The Drama-Free Workplace

Foreword

Times have changed. The old way of managing (but not solving) employee conflict doesn’t work anymore. Social media has increased transparency in every organization and our changing demographics make it more important than ever to be authentic and promote a healthy workplace culture.

The #MeToo movement is the culmination of employers taking the wrong approach to solving conflict, and it was during the unfolding of this movement that Patti joined our team at Emtrain.

This watershed moment created an instant bond between us—two California employment lawyers who understand that intentions drive results, and that the intent should always be to create a healthy culture, not mere legal compliance. Patti and I are both on a mission to educate people on workplace issues and ensure we solve problems in a more authentic, effective way. The Drama-Free Workplace is Patti’s latest effort in this mission and her practical guidance and strategies are invaluable for any leader who wants a healthy, drama-free workplace.

As you’ll read in The Drama-Free Workplace, that doesn’t mean taking actions that might increase your risk for claims. It means widening your view and treating the workplace in a more integrated, holistic way, rather than narrowly focusing on the symptoms (claims) of an unhealthy workplace culture.

You’ll learn about the root causes of workplace drama and, especially relevant for today’s climate, you’ll learn in detail what is most likely to give rise to sexual harassment ...