Employer focus on DEI, however well intentioned, may have a detrimental effect on the workforce if not handled properly. While many employers promote DEI as “the right thing to do,” it’s essential for DEI success and acceptance that the right…

My family originally was from a small farm close to Selma, Alabama.  My father, Paul Leslie Rose, was born in 1885 at a place called Hamburg Station, Alabama, which was the location of the farm where he was born.  To…

While Black History Month is a time for celebration, it is also a time to reflect on the history that formed the landscape of Birmingham, and ultimately our nation. One small glimpse of that history lies with the landmark decision…

Mandatory work from home, strict social distancing, daily temperature checks – all seem like employment issues from a lifetime ago as we enter yet another phase of managing COVID-19 in the workplace.  The primary issue now?  Managing the effects of…

Our In-Person Effective Supervisor Programs Are Back! We are pleased to resume our popular in person Effective Supervisor® training sessions in Huntsville, Decatur, Birmingham, and Montgomery. Our Effective Supervisor® presentations are prepared especially for front-line supervisors and managers, as well as HR professionals and…

Legal and Labor Update at Manufacture Alabama on February 9th Lehr Middlebrooks partner Richard Lehr will present a legal and labor update at the Manufacture Alabama Human Resources & Workforce Development Committee Meeting on February 9, 2023. Richard will cover…