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The Respectful Employer

Empowering
Respectful Workplaces

where excellence, curiosity and innovation thrive

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Improving Company Culture
to Build High-Performing, Respectful Teams

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Building on decades of experience helping transform businesses into respectful workplaces, we know that respect is at the heart of team member engagement and the cornerstone of a healthy, productive environment. Today’s workforce expects and demands respect; it is no longer a perk, but a fundamental requirement for any successful organization. At the center of this evolution is the ongoing process of improving company culture, a strategic necessity that directly impacts retention, innovation, and your bottom line.
 
The Respectful Employer helps organizations harness the transformative power of embracing respect in the workplace by creating human-centered environments where everyone can flourish. We understand that improving company culture requires more than just high-level mission statements—it demands actionable strategies, leadership accountability, and a commitment to psychological safety.
 
Whether your organization is navigating the complexities of a workplace investigation or proactively seeking ways to strengthen internal dynamics, our expertise provides the roadmap for lasting change. By focusing on improving company culture, we help you bridge the gap between policy and practice. Together, we can build a workplace where employees feel valued, and leaders are empowered to cultivate an atmosphere of trust. Let us help you turn respect into your competitive advantage, ensuring your organization remains a destination for top talent in a modern, evolving market.

Our Approach

  • data-driven
  • culture-nuanced
  • globally-oriented
  • customized
  • focused on sustainability
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TESTIMONIALS FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS

“If you require a professional who can handle any task with sensitivity, regardless of its complexity, and deliver results that advance the business, look no further than Jane Howard-Martin and Olesja Cormney. Jane is a pragmatic and innovative human resources expert who deeply understands the importance of respecting people to enhance workplace culture and engagement. Having worked with Jane for nearly 15 years, I can confidently assert that she is exceptional in her field. She combines her extensive 40-year experience as a labor and employment specialist with a profound understanding of today’s workforce to achieve successful outcomes for her clients. Olesja is an adept communicator and strategist. With a finely developed sense of business needs and deep knowledge of employment law, she is highly regarded by her clients. Together they form a formidable team.”

Sandra Phillips, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Integrity, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer at Toyota Motor North America

“I have known Jane Howard-Martin for over 30 years, including in her capacity as the President and long-standing Board member of the California Employment Law Council and as a valued client of my firm. She is a pragmatic, knowledgeable and creative employment lawyer and leader, dedicated to doing what is right to help companies advance. I fully endorse her efforts to bring respect to American workplaces as a way to reduce liability, increase productivity and promote civility.”

Paul Grossman, Partner, Employment Law Department, Paul Hastings LLP 

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