Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is a fast-growing technology that replicates human cognitive abilities by analyzing billions of pieces of information in only seconds, and producing new content in the form of texts, images, audio, and more. AI has...
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What Are the Benefits and Risks of Using Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace?
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is a fast-growing technology that replicates human cognitive abilities by analyzing billions of pieces of information in only seconds, and producing new content in the form of texts, images, audio, and more. AI has...
Personal Lessons From COVID-19
It has been almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic has come upon us. Let’s pause and think about the universal and human behavioral lessons we...
A New Chapter
As 2021 begins, the Firm has been re-named, Halpern & Scrom Law PLLC. My Partner, Paul, who has nearly ten years of legal experience, eight with...
Managing Remotely
Roughly one-third of American adults have spent time working from home as a result of the pandemic. While it has been a challenge for many of us to...
Working from Home: Tips for the New Normal
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, working from home is the new normal for many American workers. In New York, Governor...
Coronavirus Workplace Awareness
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has sparked concerns throughout the country of a potential widespread outbreak. While the impact of the...
Harvey Weinstein, #MeToo, and the Meaning of Consent
This week Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul who was accused by dozens of women of sexual harassment, assault, and/or rape, was convicted of...
Behind Closed Doors
One of the issues all managers struggle with is whether to close the door when meeting with an employee one-on-one. This is particularly true in the...
Harvey Weinstein – A Time for Action
The repercussions of Harvey Weinstein’s behavior have led to a watershed moment in the world of harassment and discrimination. With individuals...
Workplace Designs and Privacy Concerns
Over the years, workspace layouts have evolved. First there were individual private offices, then cubicles. Eventually, offices turned into open...
Bullying and The Significance of School Prevention
This article examines the challenges of student bullying and sets forth various New York and New Jersey initiatives designed to prevent bullying....
Workplace Bullying
Typically, when people hear the term “bullying,” they correlate the word with middle school and high school students. However, bullying often occurs...
Managing in an Evolving Workplace
The Fall is the time when managers and business owners transition from the slower summer to the busy winter season. Many employers have completed...
The Risks and Rewards of Job References
Hiring the best possible candidate for the job is typically every employer’s objective. Then why do many employers fail to check job references...
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