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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

“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 

“Jane conducted the investigation with exceptional rigor and professionalism. Her approach was thorough and balanced, carefully reviewing documentary evidence, interviewing key witnesses, and testing credibility through corroboration rather than assumption. She demonstrated strong legal acumen by applying the appropriate evidentiary standards and maintaining independence throughout, ensuring the findings were objective and defensible. Jane also showed clarity and precision in her written report, presenting complex facts in a clear, structured way that made the issues accessible to business leaders. Importantly, she took time to understand our business context and needs, tailoring her investigation to focus on facts most relevant to our risk profile and compliance requirements. This combination of thoroughness, clarity, and contextual understanding reflects the highest standard of investigative practice.”

Peter Kim, VP Chief Global Employment Counsel

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