Podcast #6 – Author, Musician, and TV Personality Daryl Davis

Dennis and Joe talk about race relations with Daryl Davis, who will be the Keynote Presenter at Workplace Strategies on Friday, June 25. Daryl has become famous for convincing more than 200 KKK members to reject the organization. And find out who won last week’s wine contest – and make sure you are entered to win your favorite bottle this week.

Dennis and Joe discuss diversity, equity and inclusion practices, policies, and training with Ogletree Deakins Shareholder Shafeeqa Giarratani. Shafeeqa, who is based in Austin, also shares her favorite activities in her hometown and Joe and Dennis compete for your votes for the best wine story of the week.

Dennis and Joe discuss the events in DC on January 6 and federal employment policy in the Biden Administration with former judge and seven-term Congressman Charlie Gonzalez. Dennis and Joe also discuss their favorite wines, with the audience deciding the winner. And one listener wins a bottle of vino!

This special edition exclusively focuses on violence in the workplace.  The tragic mass killings in Atlanta and Boulder have created many concerns for employers about protecting their workers.  Dr. Davis defines workplace violence, discusses the frightening statistics, and provides specific tips for all employers.

Join us as we interview our special guest James Plunkett. Jim Plunkett is a shareholder in the Washington, D.C. office of Ogletree Deakins. Jim was previously the Director for Labor Law Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where he focused on legislation, regulations, and policy decisions that impact the workplace.  This included activity concerning the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as international labor issues. Jim also publishes the weekly Beltway Buzz with helpful Washington D.C. insights.

Join us as we interview our special guest Cheryl Stanton. Cheryl is the immediate past Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division at the United States Department of Labor under the Trump Administration. She previously served as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

Please join Joe Beachboard and Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D. as they update us in what's new in labor and employment law. Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized expert on labor and employment law issues. Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D.*, is recognized nationally as an expert on Workplace Violence Prevention, Workplace Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Sexual Harassment, and Cultural Diversity.