As managers and team leaders, we’ve all been there. We recruit the brightest and talented members of the applicant pool. We spend time and resources to train them effectively. We assume we’ve assembled a great team. But then it happens. The employee you envisioned as...
Social media is no longer a platform used solely by the world’s youth. Today, it’s a multi-billion dollar machine that’s embedded into our lives on a global level. It’s a way for individuals to keep in touch and share information. It allow companies to advertise their...
If you are planning on instituting a long-term goal in your company, you’ll want to consider the best way to bring the union leadership onboard. Communication continues to play a huge role in the success of your relationship with your union leadership. In a...
The value of creating a strong relationship with the union leadership is the one of the best things you can do to ensure a stable and efficient process. Trust is an essential component to the success of both parties and without it, tension can erode months of...
Stephen Koppekin is the founder and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. An experienced former executive who spent decades overseeing industrial relations and workplace safety for major businesses in the entertainment industry, Stephen started his own independent consulting business shortly after retiring. He uses 43 years of experience in labor and employment, during which time he worked at two major entertainment corporations and in government agency National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to support a diverse client set.
