Season 2

The holiday season is almost upon us—hard to believe, but it’s true! While the holidays can be fun and bring some merriment to the office, they can also create a lot of stress. In this episode, we discuss creative ways to proactively manage absences, maintain productivity, and handle project managem...

Retention is an ongoing challenge for employers. In this episode, we take you beyond the typical candidate pools and explore some often overlooked ones. We'll highlight the benefits these candidates can bring and what to consider when trying to reach them. So, grab your favorite beverage, put on you...

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In this episode, we’re going back to the future! We’re covering top HR trends to consider as you start planning for Q4 and 2025 (how is that possible?!). We’ve discussed many of these in past episodes, but these trends—like AI, hybrid work environments, and blended workforces—aren’t going anywhere. ...

Most companies understand their duty to protect employees from harassment and discrimination within the organization. But did you know that you also have a duty to protect your employees from harassment and discrimination from outside the organization? When a customer or client is the one harassing,...

Have you ever thought about hiring an executive or professional coach? In this episode, we explore the reasons you may want to consider doing so - either for yourself, or for your organization. We also cover what to look for in a coach and how to get the most out of the experience. To "coach" us thr...

Often, when we are at work, we feel like we are not allowed to say no to taking on that new project, being on yet another committee, or the random favor our boss asks us to do. But learning to say no can actually help you be more successful! Join us for this special episode with our guest, Heather D...

We're in full summertime swing now! Hot days, sunny weather, vacations...it's all great, unless you're stuck in the office/at work. In this episode, we talk about ways that you can keep employees engaged this summer - and help them to lighten up! Happier employees lead to a better bottom line, so tu...

In Episode 3 of this season, we discussed the importance of workplace civility. We decided that this topic is so important that we needed to keep the conversation going. In this episode, we share some of the alarming statistics from SHRM's recent Civility Index. And, as always, we offer tips and tri...

You've probably been there - going along, everything seems fine, and then out of the blue, one of your best employees quits. How did you not see it? Why didn't they say anything to you? Are other employees thinking about leaving? In this episode, we discuss how conducting stay interviews can help yo...