More than ever, companies are actively committed to philanthropy. A 2015 survey reveals that, of the world’s 250 largest companies, 92% released a report detailing their efforts to improve environmental and societal well being compared to only 64% in 2005. Beyond the...
This article originally appeared on Stephen Koppekin’s Linkedin profile. Be sure to connect with Stephen on LinkedIn! While millions of men and women will be working to uphold their New Year’s Resolutions in the coming weeks, across California,...
Within any group of people who cooperate over long periods of time, some amount of conflict is bound to spring up. An agreement to collaborate on work assignments or live with a spouse is often interspersed with a bit of disagreement along the way. Most of us realize...
Employees, before you go on strike over money, think through the gain versus loss. For example, let’s say you are earning 600/week. That’s $15.00/hr. And the company has offered a 3% raise. However, your union wants a 5% increase in wages. If the parties are unable to...
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.
