John Thalheimer, MS and Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!
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Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:Is there a type of policy an organization should have that shows the process of suggesting new ideas or policies?Our company is being bought
This week, the team is uncovering the dark side of retaliation in the workplace, straight from a nightmarish case at Tosh Farms, Tennessee. A shocking number of EEOC claims involve retaliation. Listen in to hear the spine-chilling tactics used
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:Our handbook policy says we cannot wear anything vulgar, but we don’t have anything about vulgar bumper stickers on our personal vehicles. Ca
Join Chuck and John in this special episode where they replay their webinar they hold quarterly, updating HR professionals in all of the major industry law and regulation updates YOU CAN’T MISS! Stick around to the end for a special announcemen
In this week's episode, we delve into the critical yet often overlooked aspects of the PUMP Act, through the lens of two compelling stories from nursing mothers at McDonald's. Discover what happens when workplace policies fail to support nursin
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:We’re having trouble with a background check on a 15 year old intern. Is this even required?An employee verbally assaulted a new employee and
Dive deep as we peel back the corporate curtain, revealing the shocking disconnect between leaders' expectations and the harsh realities faced by employees. From unpaid overtime at Garnett News Company to deadly safety oversights, discover how
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:How many times/how often do you fire employees in your organization? What’s your take on who should talk during a termination?How long should
It goes without saying (but we will anyways) that the pandemic drastically changed our ways of working as well as our expectations of a job. One of the most notable changes was the shift to remote work. While many companies embraced this change
In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges faced by HR department of one employees. From managing PTO allocation to navigating a remote-first company culture spread across multiple states, listeners gain insights into the delicate bala
Dive into a riveting episode of HR Stories Podcast, featuring the story of Sheri Minarsky's brave stand against workplace harassment. This episode, reveals Sheri's struggle as a secretary in Susquehanna County’s Department of Veterans Affairs,
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:Question #1 –Does your company do anything to compensate exempt employees if they travel/work on weekends or holidays? Also, if they travel h
When a piece of equipment with a history of related injuries claims the life of a high school student picking up hours over the summer, is it just a freak accident, or was this a preventable situation? How did the company respond to the OSHA re
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:Does anybody have good ideas to make your Indeed postings stand out and look less “basic” and “dry”?As a Manager, how do you create an enviro
What a year it has been, not only in the world of HR, but for The Team at HR Stories! This year, we kicked off a new episode format called Listener Q&A where we answer questions submitted by YOU! This has been a great opportunity to discuss a v
In this special holiday edition of the HR Stories Podcast, join John and Chuck as they delve into the enchanting yet enlightening tale of Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer. This episode offers a whimsical exploration of serious HR topics, including
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:My new employer is sending me on training in Los Angeles. Can I bring my significant other?I recently discovered an employee is recording her
The ADEA, or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, is meant to protect older workers from disadvantages in job searching and while employed. Whether it's assumptions about technology skills or desires to see a longer tenure from a new hire,
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:From an HR perspective, what do we need to keep in mind during a merger?Which would be better received by staff - a Friday or Tuesday as a da
Who ordered the Venti Peppermint Mocha Latte topped with discouraging of union activity? Anyone? In today’s story, Chuck and John ‘spill the beans’ on a an issue that ‘brewed’ among a group of employees at Starbucks. This story goes into the ri
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:As a new HR Team of One, where do I start?What would you do if an employee uses PTO suddenly, then silently quits? Would you pay out the time
We’ve all had those days at work where we just can’t give 100%. Maybe we were staying up late to watch the end of the big game. Maybe we had trouble finding childcare for the week. Whatever the reason, there are guaranteed times that employees
Today, the team dips into the vault and resurfaces an episode from 2020. See how UPS could have avoided big legal trouble by following accommodation procedures. When a deaf employee was required to attend meets, leadership tried to find every w
"Okay, Boomer! Turn those hearing aids up and listen in." Even when said in jest, statements like these can easily create a situation of age or generational discrimination. In today’s episode, Chuck and John dive into stories of employees who h
Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:I got fired and now my ex-boss is asking for the whereabouts of important files. How should I respond?What do you do when asked for a referen
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