Prathan Powell

The recent 11 million dollar verdict against SHRM sends a powerful message. Employees have the right to speak up, and retaliation will not be tolerated. As an Employee Relations investigator, I remind people every day that reporting concerns is a protected action. When you document what happened and raise issues in good faith, the law is designed to protect you, not punish you. Your voice matters, your experiences matter, and you should never be afraid to report concerns in the workplace.

After years leading ER at Netflix, Nike, Coca-Cola, Instacart, and Google, I created the Black In HR™ Employee Relations & Investigations Certification Bootcamp to give our community a leg up. Through actor-led simulations and deep dives into strategy, you’ll learn to build bulletproof investigations and influence leaders with data and confidence.

What do a cleaner fish and a predator have to do with your consulting career? Everything. In this article, we explore how symbiotic relationships are the secret to building a thriving network, why “The Business of You” matters, and how Black In HR coaching can help you flourish.