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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2025 · 29 MIN

287: Law, HR, Furries and Other Accommodations with Leah Stiegler

from Manage Smarter · host C. Lee Smith and Audrey Strong

Leah Stiegler, a seasoned labor attorney from Woods Rogers, delves into the complexities of modern workplace dynamics. From handling toxic personalities to navigating the intricacies of non-compete agreements, Leah offers invaluable insights for employers. She discusses the importance of maintaining a psychologically safe environment and the role of documentation in protecting both employees and employers. Leah also touches on the ethical use of AI in workplace management, emphasizing transparency and responsible practices. Tune in to learn how to manage workplace challenges effectively and keep your organization legally compliant. Whether you're dealing with workplace toxicity or exploring AI's role in sales, Leah's expertise is a must-listen for all managers. "I would say that the best advice I can give on that is for managers to address concerns early on, to hear someone out regardless of whether they think the concern is ridiculous or whether they know that the person is wrong about their perception, whatever it may be." - Leah Stiegler KEY TAKEAWAYS: -How can managers handle false allegations without appearing retaliatory? -The importance of handling workplace HR legal issues promptly -The latest unusual workplace HR trends and accommodations, including furries, litter boxes and other requests -Non-Compete agreements -What to do about workplace romances and the various dynamics and scenarios of those -AI, technology forensic data, social media posts legal latest #HR #humanresources #businesslaw #law #lawyer #laborlaw #laborattorney #HRattorney #workplaceaccommodations CONNNECT WITH LEAH STIEGLER www.woodsrogers.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-stiegler-28aa7a62/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/woodsrogers/ Connect with Manage Smarter         Website: https://salesfuel.com/manage-smarter/·         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreystrong/                                                 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleesmith/ X Audrey https://x.com/tallmediamaven Lee  https://x.com/cleesmith  Connect with SalesFuel·         Website:  https://salesfuel.com/·         X: https://x.com/SalesFuel·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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