On December 9, 2020 our President Elena Paraskevas-Thadani spoke at the Association of Workplace Investigators NY Metro Area Local Circle to discuss helpful practices on issues that arise post investigation and tips on navigating through the engagement process as well as file retention. During the “Hand Over These Documents” Webinar, the group learned what obligations they have…

Remember when a “stay at home parent” meant a parent who did not work? In 2020, under the “new normal,” many working parents have the responsibilities of stay at home parents. While many gladly said goodbye to their daily commute, that time has been filled with additional chores, responsibilities, and stresses, such as supervising e-learning,…

EPT Legal Attorney Elena Paraskevas-Thadani was recently recognized by Super Lawyers as Top Attorney in the New York Metro Area.

This morning, I spoke to a scientist in Bangkok about a project. That conversation would not have been possible had it not been for the culture shift in ways of working that developed over the last few months. Because of increased technology use during these times of isolation, we also have opportunities to experience increased…

Can you finish an entire project in one meeting? Probably not. You can have a meeting that is energizing, productive, helpful, educational, clarifying, etc., but a single meeting is often a part of a project and not the end goal. This is how Inclusion Training is. Can it work? Of course. Just as an important…

“It’s pumpkin spice mousse,” my 13 year old said looking at me expectantly. “It’s Keto,” he added, referencing the diet I follow. “I wanted to surprise you.” I took a bite. He asked, “Any criticisms?” I looked at him. He wasn’t wincing, scared of potential negative feedback. He was genuinely curious. Interested in what I…

Today I smelled something delicious cooking in the kitchen. Considering my 13-year-old’s recent interest in culinary experimentation, I took a break from work to find out. I was disappointed to find frozen pizza in the toaster oven. I figured he could “do better” than that. “Frozen pizza?” I asked. “Yeah,” he answered, “that’s what I…

As a coach, I have noticed when an employee has a busy day without stress, they will describe their day as “productive” or “full.” They may report feeling “in the zone,” “invigorated,” and “important” because of goals achieved, projects completed, and everything accomplished. When an employee has a busy day with stress, managing and surviving…

Bias is essentially the things we take for granted. One of the things I take for granted is how I *think*. I think in words, but there are individuals who think in pictures. Apparently, one type of thinker is not aware that the other exists. And then there are those who toggle back and forth,…

Child to parent: “I want to be a comedian” Parent: “You’ll be the laughing stock of the community.” *** Don’t let the limitations of your parents, background, upbringing, and past bring you down. It made you who you are. These are strengths. Where to next? The next step is up to you. *** Child: “I…