Terminating an employee, no matter what type of employee, is a difficult process. But letting a remote employee go is a particular flavor of hard. There’s the process, and the logistics. To say nothing of trying to show human compassion – ov

Unlimited Vacation – Good or Bad?

Apr 4th, 2024 11m 51s

Unlimited vacation sounds like it would be a dream. But if you aren’t careful, it could easily turn out to be a nightmare for you and your company. We’ll dive into the pros and cons, and the implementation best practices.InvitationUse the lin

But Sam Wants to be an Independent Contractor

Mar 21st, 2024 6m 51s

I bet you’ve been there. Trying to explain to someone why they can’t be an independent contract for you. Well, in this week’s episode, we’ll hopefully give you some tips and points to help you through those conversations. Go you!InvitationUs

Summer Internships — And The Living Is Easy, Or Is It?

Mar 14th, 2024 7m 13s

Summer internships – they’re a great way to give someone experience, and for your business to get a fresh take. But make sure you structure the program right – or you could run afoul of wage and hour laws.Linkshttps://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/f

If the Leader Ain’t Happy – Ain’t Nobody Happy

Mar 7th, 2024 9m 12s

You’re the leader – you’re the motivator, the visionary, the passion holder. So what happens when the North Star starts shining less brightly than before. One of the most vital parts of a leader’s job is to promote passion, engagement and opt

Tinder. Match. Bumble. Work?

Feb 29th, 2024 9m 18s

I know, I know – people spend so much time working. It’s natural they might meet someone of interest in their company. But how do you, as the leader, make sure personal relationships at work don’t tank your company.InvitationUse the link belo

Are You Making Your Employees Lazy? (Classic Episode)

Feb 22nd, 2024 7m 32s

In this episode Classic Episode, we focus on how much help is too much.If you find yourself constantly providing answers to routine problems - you aren't doing your team (or yourself) any favors. Being the 'Answer Woman or Answer Man' may fee

Are You Getting the Respect You Expect?

Feb 15th, 2024 8m 21s

Respect. That word is thrown around a lot – but what does it really look like, and what do you do when, as a leader, you feel like it’s just not happening. Well, there are some specific strategies you could (and as a good leader, should) put

No Blame, Just Build: Accountability Magic

Feb 8th, 2024 6m 33s

Discover the secrets to cultivating a culture of responsibility and success. This week’s episode explores simple ways to boost your team's accountability and effectiveness. Turn accountability into your team's superpower.InvitationUse the lin

Well - What Do You Think?

Feb 1st, 2024 5m 38s

We’ve all done it. Answered question 1; then answered question 2, then answered question 3. Then we have the nerve to get aggravated because people keep interrupting us and we feel like we can’t get anything done!Check out this week’s episode

Loans and Advances – Oh My!

Jan 25th, 2024 7m 26s

“Um, ur um, I donno, hum, well – let me think.” That is simply not a great answer when someone comes to you asking for a loan or advance.Decide now what your take is on offering loans or advances. And, if you are on board with offering them,

I Only Use Independent Contractors.

Jan 18th, 2024 6m 39s

“I’ll just avoid all this HR / payroll headache and only use Independent Contractors. No employees, no problems!”Yep, I’ve heard that before – but as with most things in my world, it’s not that simple. In this episode we’ll explain why the re

Happy New Year – Now What?

Jan 11th, 2024 6m 38s

Welcome to 2024. But just because the holidays are behind us, doesn’t mean you an relax. Jump on these reminders so you can have a (sort of) effortless Q1!LinksCA Workplace Violence Prevention PlanCA Cannabis Anti-Discrimination LawCA Wage Th

4 Habits That are Holding You Back from Being a Great Leader

Jan 4th, 2024 7m 13s

You think you’re doing everything right. You meet regularly with your team, you have open communication, you set goals. But there may be habits that are still holding you back from being a great leader. Here are 4 to think about.InvitationUs

Did Someone Say – Party?

Dec 21st, 2023 5m 43s

How do you create a Holiday Party, and sidestep the landmines? Oh yes, there are landmines – serving alcohol, getting too up close and personal, team members saying and/or doing things that are best left unsaid and undone….the list goes on. B

Are You Busy, or Just in Chaos?

Dec 14th, 2023 7m 4s

“My schedule is overflowing, my clients are particularly loud right now and things are coming at me from all directions.Oh no – there will be no settling in for the holiday”.Well, before you get too far ahead of yourself, listen to this week’s

HR Qs and As

Dec 7th, 2023 8m 26s

We get so many questions, every week. Questions about how to deal with team members; thorny HR compliance questions; and questions around counseling and coaching.So, I decided to dedicate a full podcast episode to HR Q & A’s. In this week’s e

What in the World is an HSA?

Nov 30th, 2023 7m 53s

The Health Savings Account (or HSA) is an interesting benefit option that doesn’t get nearly the press that the Big Three get – but it can be a really great value for employees. And (depending on how you set it up) is might have zero cost to t

How to Manage a Superstar

Nov 24th, 2023 7m 27s

It takes a lot more effort to manage a high performer than you think. In fact, it may actually take more brain power and leadership finesse than managing non superstars.That’s because you still have to motivate them, keep them engaged, and no

The Best KPIs for Your Team

Nov 9th, 2023 7m 44s

KPIs or Key Performance Indicators are basically super-metrics.When you have a dashboard of the right KPIs to review on a regular basis, you will know immediately if you are moving forward, standing still, or falling behind.This week’s podcast

Sick Again?!

Nov 2nd, 2023 6m 23s

Navigating the various sick leave laws and programs can be a frustrating exercise for managers. In this week’s episode we’ll talk about some of the frustrations, where they’re coming from, and how you can effectively deal with them – without f

How to Have Hard Conversations

Oct 26th, 2023 7m 9s

As a leader, a (large) part of your job is going to be stepping up and having those hard conversations.But I know wading into conflict and discussing difficult things is….well, it’s just downright hard.So, how can you accomplish what you need t

How to Create a Great Experience for New Hires

Oct 19th, 2023 6m 58s

Getting a new hire onboarded is easier, and more complex, than you might think.Easy in the sense that you can just think about what information you might need if you were just starting a new job. But beyond that – what experience would you wan

Background Checks - a Refresher

Oct 12th, 2023 7m 20s

Confused about Background checks? Not even sure you want them? Well, this episode will clear up the confusion and explain what they are, how you can legally conduct them, and how they should be used.Links:Ban the Box Workflow GuideInvitationU

Interview Qs – The Winners and Losers

Oct 5th, 2023 6m 19s

In this week’s podcast, we’ll cover how to ask questions specifically designed to give you insight into how the candidate made the decision they made, what was their thought process, how did they problem solve.It’s called behavioral interviewin