Randi Frank presenting a Sexual Harassment Prevention training program for Western Kentucky University (WKU). There were over 35 students with a lively discussion. This was promoted by Dr. Victoria Gordon, Director, Center for Local Governments, WKU Political Science Department. She felt this was … [Read more...]
Four Tips for Employment Applications
1. When should you have an application for employment? It is always helpful to have an application on file for all employees. However, when recruiting for professionals you may want them send you a resume first and if they are being asked to come in for an interview then you will want to have them … [Read more...]
Blue Blood says #Me Too
The Me Too Movement is now being focused on TV shows. I watched Blue Bloods the other night and one of the stories was about sexual harassment in the work place. Nickie, daughter of Attorney Erin Regan and Granddaughter of Commission Regan, was the subject of sexual harassment. She started a new … [Read more...]
#ME TOO MOVEMENT
The #Me Too Movement and #Times UP group has raised $21 million dollars in 60 days. This money will be used for legal assistance and other assistance for woman who can’t afford to file a claim of Sexual Harassment. As we have said before many women don’t file claims because they can’t afford to … [Read more...]
NEW – Network of Entrepreneurial Women
Attended a great networking meeting with Women from NEW- Network of Entrepreneurial Women. The topic was “If I had only known these Lessons”. Mindy Munson, President of Munson Business Interiors – an office design firm for mid to large size companies that provides office furniture and solutions. … [Read more...]
KY City & County Managers Association – Chapter of International City/County Management Association
I attended the KCCMA Annual Conference recently where we learned about trends in health insurance, how Hopkinsville planned for the Solar Eclipse and about Murry State University’s Martin School of Public Policy. Professor Morrison provided us an example of a municipal issue for discussion which we … [Read more...]
Southwest Woman’s Roundtable
I have been networking with a number of woman’s groups within the Louisville Metro area to make more connections for my business. I attended my first meeting of the Southwest Woman’s Roundtable a group of woman in business that focus on their businesses in the Southwest part of Louisville. They … [Read more...]
Kentucky International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)
I attended a meeting recently of the Kentucky International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR). The topic was the State of Talent Management given by Jayne Hale Jarvis of Talent Bar Recruiting, LLC. She said the days of posting/advertising a job and praying are over. In … [Read more...]
What should you do if you Experience Sexual Harassment in your Work Place?
If you have experienced sexual harassment in your workplace that are similar to the examples in the news then you need to report it. Hopefully your agency/organization has a Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy that lets you know the proper person to approach to report your issue. Policies should … [Read more...]
So, is Sexual Harassment Happening in Regular Business Offices?
Yes, we have heard about the cases in Hollywood, Military, Tech World, and Political Offices but it is also happening in regular business offices. According to the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), “Sexual harassment is common in the startup community." A NAWBO survey found that … [Read more...]
Kentucky Public Human Resources Association (KPHRS)
I joined KPHRS – Kentucky Public Human Resources Association and attended their fall conference recently. KPHRS is an association of HR professionals who work for City, County or Public Agencies. It is similar to the ConnPelra group in CT that represents the Municipal HR professionals. The Fall … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Issues Today
Why are women coming forward now, after so many years, to report Sexual Harassment? The #MeToo movement has taken hold and people are finally talking, listening and taking action. The movement has given many people, women specifically, the courage to come forward. We often hear the … [Read more...]
Getting to know local businesses and culture through LIBA
LIBA – Louisville Independent Business Association is for small and medium companies that are not part of a national company. For example, local banks can join but the national banks are not members. As you would imagine there are a lot of entrepreneurs, retail stores, local restaurants, local … [Read more...]
Advice to women in business
During my networking at the NAWBO business fair I met Dr. Sharon Kerrick, Dean of the Business School at Bellarmine University. She invited me to their free seminars for students and business owners. I must say it is nice to attend a lecture and take notes and not be worried about a test. (Been … [Read more...]
Louisville Chapter of SHRM – Society of Human Resource Managers
Dealing with Mental Illness in the Workplace I have joined the Louisville Chapter of SHRM – Society of Human Resource Managers. I attended one of their monthly meetings recently with the Topic of Dealing with Mental Illness and the ADA-Americans with Disabilities Act. I have had a lot of … [Read more...]
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