Why Your Business Needs a Legal Generalist Not A “Specialist”
In a wicked world, relying upon experience from a single domain is not only limiting, it can be disastrous.David Epstein, Author of Range: Why Generalist Triumph in a Specialized World You probably see a doctor a few times a year — both for preventive medicine or when...
Updated Employer Reporting Requirements Under the New EEO-1 Component 2
If you are a business owner with more than 100 employees, you’re likely already familiar with the Employer Information Report (EEO-1). For anyone who is not already familiar, the EEO-1 Report is a "compliance survey mandated by federal statute and regulations… [which]...
3 Steps to Address Data Privacy as a Business Problem
"Cybersecurity is a business problem, not a technical problem." - Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, LLC and Author of Fire Doesn't Innovate: The Executive's Practical Guide to Thriving in the Face of Evolving Cyber Risks As a business owner, you may...
Employee Training Programs Tailored For Your Business
Does your staff get excited about employee training? Typically, it’s not something they’re looking forward to attending. And it’s true — out-of-the-box style employee trainings aren’t just boring, they’re ineffective. Equinox has a different approach when it comes to...
July FOCUS Event: Data Privacy — Risks and Responsibilities
In an increasingly connected global marketplace, data for many companies has become simultaneously one of the greatest assets and one of the greatest risks. Data privacy and cybersecurity are rapidly shooting to the top of the list of concerns that keep business...
How Your Contracts Are Losing You Money
Last month, we focused on tools you can use to increase your business’ profitability, many of which you already have available to you but which get put to the wayside in the day-to-day push to bring deals in the door. One such tool is your contracts, whether with your...
Salary History Bans and the Washington State EPOA
Effective on July 28, 2019, employers in Washington State are prohibited from collecting or seeking the wage or salary history of an applicant for employment. Salary History Bans Salary history bans are becoming increasingly common and are now in place in some form...
Seeking Reactive Legal Counsel Won’t Solve Your Business Problems
At an event recently, someone said, “I hope I’ll never need it, but I’ll take your card.” While I never take these comments personally, it’s always a little disheartening to hear that many intelligent, thoughtful business leaders still have an antiquated view of the...
4 Steps to Optimize Your Company’s Contract Management System
Contract management is at the heart of effectively building relationships with partners; ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws; anticipating and eliminating potential deal delays; and increasing profitability. Not surprisingly, the importance of...
Data Privacy Compliance as a Microsoft Supplier
There is no doubt that data privacy is a hot topic in boardrooms and courtrooms across the U.S. and globally. With the privacy landscape evolving quickly and heavily publicized breaches, many businesses now see that the collection and processing of personal data are...