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Be Brown Brave

ICRC-TV, Michelle Starr

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Host Michelle Starr focuses on conversations centered around women of color in the workplace and how diversity, equity, and inclusion are just plain good for business. Conversations delve deep into both best practices for business as well as first hand accounts of growing up (and working) as a person of color with guests coming from every racial, socio-economic, and cultural background.
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Humanity in War is the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)'s humanitarian law and policy podcast. Hosted by Elizabeth Rushing, Humanity in War will consult cutting edge thinkers with one overarching question in mind: how can we better leverage international humanitarian law and policy to protect the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflict and violence? For questions and/or feedback, contact erushing@icrc.org or stxu@icrc.org.
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The official podcast of the International Committee of the Red Cross out of the delegation in the US & Canada. We aim to delve into the rules of war and take you to the frontlines of some of the most inaccessible conflicts in the world, where the ICRC and the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement work to neutrally and independently respond to emergencies. OUR MISSION: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanit ...
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OOMPH!

WVU Injury Control Research Center

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OOMPH! is a podcast created by the West Virginia University Injury Control Research Center. We bring you interesting speakers and topics relevant to injury control research and prevention. Learn about the field and why it matters to you. #wemakeinjurycontrolcool #askwvuicrc
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Sometimes we can see what others can't and in this episode Pandy reviews a recent discrimination case that had all the signs of what not to do. See if you can pick them out as she walks you through the multiple mistakes and why a court of appeals found evidence of adverse employment actions in the company's decisions.…
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How's your documentation when communicating with employee regarding their performance? Are you specific enough that the employee understands what you mean to say? Or are able to properly convey your expectations so they understand what to change or improve? This episode comes directly from the Training the Team series with recommendations on how to…
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When was the last time you audited your personnel files? Is HR aware and holding all the documents associated employee medical conditions or performance? Were you aware that there are documents that are not permitted in a personnel file? In this episode Pandy will talk to you about best practices for personnal files and how to keep your records com…
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In 2017, a battle raged in Mosul, as Iraqi armed forces and their international supporters fought to dislodge Islamic State fighters from the city. Almost 2 million people—half of Mosul’s population--fled from the fighting. During the battle, over 9000 civilians were killed and more than 130,000 homes were destroyed or damaged. In the latest episod…
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Are your remote workers working? .... and who are they working for? This question plagues every business owner who has expanded their business model to include remote workers so if you're one of them, you're not alone. These are genuine questions and you have the right to be assured your employees are loyal and productive. Watch and listen as Pandy…
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We all know how fast information and employment laws are changing but are you keeping up with these changes? In this episode Pandy reviews the top 5 documents or policies every HR professional should be aware of. Some might surprise you but all of them should be taken seriously. Update these policies and material so you're ready for the next big ch…
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The Department of Labor has finally published the new rules on determining the difference between w2 employees and 1099's. Review the 6 factors with Pandy and use this to determine how compliant you are in this area. Companies cannot afford to get this wrong so this is a podcast you don't want to miss.…
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What workplace hasn't had the experience of gossiping at one time or another? In fact gossiping tends to exist in most companies and they never deal with it because they simply don't think there's a solution or a cure. Not addressing gossip leads to a toxic and disruptive company culture. In this episode Pandy shares several ideas on how to approac…
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Following the end of the Islamic State Group’s caliphate in Mosul, Iraq in 2017, hundreds of women and children were detained in facilities throughout Iraq and Syria, and left in a state of limbo, not knowing when or if they would be released and repatriated into third-party countries. In this episode, we meet one family that has at least partly ma…
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In this episode Pandy reflects on a white paper by Fiona Ong with Shawe Rosenthal LLP on the use of the term "Not a good fit" in terminations. Fiona's guidance shares how the U S Court of Appeals for the fourth circuit sends the message that companies need to be more specific when terminating employees with vague terminology.…
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How do young people today understand and feel about international humanitarian law (IHL) and the policies in place when it comes to armed conflict? It is no surprise that our youth are increasingly affected by war, in a world where situations are becoming more complex. We bear witness to active youth participation in a way we have never seen before…
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Are you the hammer or are you the rock? How do you approach your position in HR? Are you there as a foundation of knowledge and support or are you the one always trying to change and force discipline in the company? There's a fine line to what HR should be in the management hiearchy. Pandy gives you scenarios to think about and the reasons why HR s…
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While media images showed the initial destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam leaving thousands of homes underwater and civilians without electricity or clean drinking water, it wasn’t able to show the unexploded ordnances lurking under the surface, affecting untold numbers of people. Today go to the Kherson Region, which has been heavily impacted une…
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Concerted Activity may be more prevalent in the workplace then many of you realize and yet the National Labor Relations Act protects these moments and activities from discipline and in many cases, termination. Pandy has Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer back on the show to discuss what employers should be looking for and how to approach emplo…
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How confident are you at identifying or defining independent judgement as used within the Fair Labor Standards Act? How about the act of exercising discretion? Are you confident you completely understand what is required by Wage and Hour to properly classify an employee as exempt status? Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer returns to the show t…
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Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer joins Pandy in this episode to discuss the current activities of unions. Despite the media hype and constant stories of union activity in the country, Karl shares with us the reality of unions and what to expect in the coming year. You may be shocked with what the data actually tells us.…
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Since the 7th of October, the world has witnessed a new and unimaginable wave of tragedy unfold across Israel and the occupied territories. As we pass the two-month mark of the intensification of this armed conflict, the armed violence continues to impact civilians minute by minute.As our colleagues on the ground engage in an exceedingly challengin…
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Today, we have an archived episode for you from last year called “Inside the Central Tracing Agency.” It’s a 150-year-old division of the ICRC that today is a crucial resource for families searching for loved ones gone missing due to conflict, violence, natural disasters, or along the migration route. We hope to be back in the New Year with all new…
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Responsibility for maintaining law and order generally falls to civil authorities such as the police and other law enforcement agencies that are equipped, organized and trained for such operations. The primary role of most state armed forces, by contrast, is to protect their country against external threats (international armed conflict, IAC) and t…
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The level of armed violence in Haiti—akin to what we see in areas of conflict around the world—has had a direct and devastating impact on the population living in and around the capital of Port-au-Prince. For about the last two years, these neighborhoods have been living under protracted armed violence and suffer from the absence of basic services …
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How often are you asking for a second opinion? A witness for a meeting or a second pair of eyes on a document or policy? In this episode Pandy reminds us that a second pair of eyes can help us refine our thoughts and perfect our understanding of how we are perceived by the Company and those we are attempting to lead in HR.…
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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains sounds of an explosion and may be disturbing to some listeners. Digital dilemmas surrounding internet connectivity, artificial intelligence, and data surveillance are becoming more ubiquitous in our everyday lives as technology advances. It’s difficult to keep pace with those changes. But now picture yourself …
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Human Resources is not always a happy place, in fact many people who want to get into HR don't realize what a lonely place this can be. In this episode Pandy talks about some of the uncomfortable and confidential scenarios HR people find themselves in. It's not always about social events and celebrations. HR can be a very dark and lonely place when…
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Attacks on and military use of education facilities frequently occur during armed conflict, disrupting and destroying education and the opportunities that it brings. When affected populations lose access to education, they lose the protection it offers to children and young people. Protecting and ensuring access to education during conflict is ensh…
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