Season 1

Many of us love everything about the holiday season. For others, it can be a really difficult time of year. In this episode - our last for our first season - we explore ways in which you can better support your employees' (and your own) mental health throughout this holiday season. So, grab a glass ...

Thanksgiving is approaching and is often a time when we practice gratitude for all of the blessings in our lives. How can we bring some of that gratitude into the workplace and help foster an attitude of gratitude amongst our employees? In this episode, we'll discuss ways to include gratitude in the...

In this episode, we'll discuss some of the unique challenges that come with managing a remote workforce, such as virtual meetings filled with black boxes and little engagement; doubts over whether your remote employees are working when they say they are; managing expectations or perceptions from tho...

In this episode, we'll discuss why, as a manager and/or HR professional, it is important not only to manage your direct reports, but also to manage sideways (your colleagues) and up (your bosses). While it may seem overwhelming to have to worry about managing in so many directions, we'll provide you...

In this episode, we address some of the most frequently asked HR questions, such as "Can my employer view my browser history?" "Can I be fired for searching for another job?" "What does 'at-will' employment truly mean?" and much more! So, pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage and tune in f...

Lighter fare for this episode! We've been heavy on the law, so we thought we'd switch gears and talk about some of the newest trends in HR. Join us to find out what companies are doing to help engage and retain their employees. We'll be discussing things like: the 15-minute meeting (yes, please), me...

We continue our legal update in this episode! We'll discuss recent changes to the I-9 form, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the PUMP Act, and some anticipated changes to other employment laws. You may feel like whining at how you're going to keep all of these changes straight, but we've got you c...

The Supreme Court rendered several decisions this term that either directly impact the workplace, or have the potential to do so. We will be discussing the Court's most impactful decisions and what they mean for employers. Topics include: affirmative action, religious accommodations, religious freed...

It's part of the human experience that we tend to hate having uncomfortable or difficult conversations. In fact, many of us will go to great lengths to avoid any conversation that even hints at being awkward or uncomfortable. Unfortunately, as HR professionals and managers, it is part of our job to ...

Performance reviews: managers hate doing them, employees hate getting them, and HR hates being in charge of the whole process. Isn't there a better way? Join us for this episode as we discuss the latest trends in performance management! We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with ...