In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs sit down with Fawn Collingwood, VP of Human Resources at United Safety, about the essence and importance of “grit” in the workplace. With clips from the classic movie, A League of Their Own, they explore how resilience, determination, and teamwork can shape a modern work environment.
Navigating Noncompetes: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 2
Building on the foundation laid in the first episode, the second installment of this series uses additional examples from the TV show The Office to delve deeper into the intricacies of noncompetes. This time, Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs join Labor + Employment Partner Matt DelDuca and Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation Partner Jim Earle to focus on the concept of “forfeiture for competition.” Key points that were highlighted include:
Navigating Noncompetes: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 1
In the first episode of this two-part series, our Labor + Employment and Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practices join forces and provide a comprehensive overview of noncompete agreements. Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs join Partners Constance Brewster and Jim Earle to discuss the popular TV series, The Office, and the basics of noncompetes, their legal implications, and their role in the modern business world, all while drawing interesting parallels to situations from the TV series. Key topics covered include:
Navigating Workplace Confidentiality and Compliance When Government Agents Come Calling
Explore the complex intersection of agency inquiries and workplace confidentiality in this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast. Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs join Partner Abbey Hazlett to delve into the challenging decisions employers face when agents come knocking, seeking information about purported criminal activity by the company or an employee.
Generative AI in the Workplace: It’s Not ‘The Matrix’ Reloaded
Should artificial intelligence be used in hiring processes? Many Americans are skeptical, raising fears of a ‘Matrix’-style dystopian future, but AI, and particularly generative AI, is becoming an increasingly important tool for workplace efficiency and management. In the Matrix, AI-powered machines took over the world, using human beings as their energy source. In their latest article, Troutman Pepper’s Tracey Diamond, Evan Gibbs and Alison Grounds discuss the potential for dystopian results from generative AI and outline the significant opportunities and challenges that generative AI present in the workplace.
Managing “Moonlighting” in the Workplace: Julie and Julia
Are your employees consistently taking extended lunch breaks? Are they frequently absent or keeping their cameras off during video conferences? If so, they might be “moonlighting” while on the clock. Listen in as Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chat with Exelon Business Services Company Assistant General Counsel Amy Bashore about the popular movie Julie and Julia, the risks associated with moonlighting, how employers can effectively monitor moonlighting within their organizations, and if gas stoves are better than electric.
How to Manage Name, Image, and Likeness: Air
Companies can profit off their top employees by using their name, image, and likeness. However, there are limitations on an employer’s rights to do so. Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chatted with fellow Partner Cal Stein about the popular movie Air and the implications surrounding employee name, image, and likeness.
The Pros and Cons of Generative AI in the Workplace: The Matrix
For better or worse, generative AI is everywhere. Many companies are asking themselves: “Do we run from it or embrace it? What role can generative AI play in the workplace, and what should we do to stay ahead of the curve?”
Water Cooler Talk: Insights From ‘The Bear’ on Right and Wrong Ways to Manage Employees
How to Combat Corporate Theft: Office Space
Corporate theft can happen in any workplace. What type of employee is most likely to steal from the company or its customers? What can companies do to combat this? Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chatted with Troutman Pepper Partner Chris Willis about the popular movie Office Space, employee misconduct and creative uses of technology to protect against corporate theft.