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Kate Bischoff
Kate Bischoff, ERE's legal columnist, is an overly enthusiastic, sarcastic, and opinionated management-side employment attorney and human resources professional. She works closely with management, HR, and technology companies to improve organizations and make it easier to recruit and retain talent through easy-to-understand policies, easy-to-use technology, and easy-to-explain compliance initiatives.
Prior to starting her own business, Kate served as the HR officer for the Consulate General Jerusalem and U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia. Kate has also been recognized by The New York Times, CNN.com, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, National Public Radio, and other journalistic sources as a leading authority on harassment, technology in the workplace, and employment law.