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Solving People ProblemsEP 40: The Reset Strategy for When Negativity Starts Spreading Like WildfireIt only takes one spark. A sarcastic comment. A sigh in the meeting. A grumble in the hallway. Before long, negativity is everywhere—burning through the team faster than progress can put it out. Negativity isn’t harmless venting. It’s contagious. It lowers energy, kills momentum, and trains people to look for what’s wrong instead of focusing on solutions. And once it spreads, it doesn’t just drag down performance—it rewires the culture. The team starts expecting problems, not possibilities. Here’s the real danger: when leaders don’t reset the tone, negativity becomes the default setting. Meetings turn he...
2025-09-0704 minSolving People ProblemsEP 39: How to Manage the Coworker Who Plays Favorites and Fuels DivisionNothing fractures a team faster than favoritism. The inside jokes. The special treatment. The obvious bias that tells everyone, these people matter more than the rest of you. It doesn’t just bruise feelings—it breeds division. Suddenly, trust erodes. Sides form. Resentment builds. The work stops being about performance and starts being about politics. And the longer it goes unchecked, the louder the unspoken message becomes: loyalty matters more than results. Here’s the real danger—favoritism doesn’t just damage relationships. It undermines you. When a coworker plays favorites, they’re not just picking sides—they’re reshaping the team dynamic...
2025-09-0604 minSolving People ProblemsEP 38: The Line That Shuts Down Chronic “That’s Not My Job” AttitudesFew phrases kill teamwork faster than this one: That’s not my job. It’s the battle cry of disengagement. The declaration that responsibility stops wherever comfort begins. And once it shows up, it doesn’t stay small—it spreads. Every time that phrase lands, the message is clear: ownership is negotiable. It chips away at collaboration, breeds resentment, and piles more weight on the shoulders of the people who do step up. Before long, you’re leading a team divided into two camps—the ones who carry the mission, and the ones who hide behind technicalities. Here’s the danger: if you...
2025-09-0504 minSolving People ProblemsEP 37: How to Confront the Employee Who Does the Bare MinimumThey show up on time, they check the boxes, and technically—they’re doing their job. But everyone sees it. The lack of effort. The refusal to go beyond the basics. The quiet withdrawal that drags the team down one unfinished edge at a time. Bare minimum isn’t neutral. It’s contagious. It tells the rest of the team that effort doesn’t matter, that ownership is optional, that carrying the load is someone else’s problem. And once that mindset takes root, high performers get resentful, standards start to slip, and suddenly your culture is running at half-speed. Here’s the h...
2025-09-0404 minSolving People ProblemsEP 36: What to Do When Someone Keeps Undermining You in Front of OthersIt doesn’t come as a full-on attack. It slips in as a side comment, a smirk, a well-placed correction in front of the team. One moment you’re leading, the next someone is chipping away at your authority where everyone can see it. Undermining is more than disagreement—it’s a strategy. It’s meant to erode trust in you without ever saying your name directly. And the longer it goes unchecked, the more the room starts to wonder if maybe they’re right. Suddenly, your credibility isn’t steady ground—it’s quicksand. Here’s the real danger: every subtle jab pla...
2025-09-0304 minSolving People ProblemsEP 35: The Fastest Way to Stop Gossip Before It Poisons Your TeamIt starts in whispers. A side comment in the hallway. A quiet text thread after hours. But once gossip takes root, it spreads like wildfire—faster than truth, louder than facts, and more destructive than most leaders realize. Gossip isn’t small talk. It’s sabotage. It fractures trust, pits people against each other, and slowly poisons the culture until no one knows who to believe—or who to trust. Left unchecked, it replaces clarity with rumors, teamwork with suspicion, and momentum with drama. And the hardest part? Once gossip becomes the language of the team, it’s nearly impossible to pull ev...
2025-09-0204 minSolving People ProblemsEP 34: How to Handle the Employee Who Turns Every Deadline Into DramaEvery deadline with them feels like a crisis. The sighs. The frantic pacing. The eleventh-hour panic that pulls everyone else into their storm. Instead of planning, they procrastinate. Instead of managing the workload, they manufacture chaos—and then expect the whole team to rally when the fire is suddenly theirs. Here’s the truth: the deadline isn’t the problem. The drama is. And drama is contagious. It steals focus, wrecks efficiency, and trains everyone else to believe that urgency—not preparation—is how things get done. Before long, the team is living in constant firefighting mode, burning energy on theatrics...
2025-09-0104 minSolving People ProblemsEP 33: The Script That Shuts Down Endless Excuses ColdYou’ve heard them all before. Traffic was bad. The system was down. I didn’t know that was today. Nobody told me. One excuse after another, stacked so high you can’t even see the real problem anymore. Excuses drain more than time—they drain accountability. Every time you let them slide, the message is clear: performance doesn’t matter as much as the story told afterward. Soon, the team stops focusing on results and starts sharpening their excuses. And once that culture takes root, it spreads fast. Deadlines slip. Standards fall. Trust erodes. The real cost? Excuses don’t just cover...
2025-08-3104 minSolving People ProblemsEP 32: What to Do When Someone Challenges Your Authority in PublicIt happens fast. You’re leading the room, laying out direction, and someone decides to take their shot. They question your decision. They poke at your credibility. They make sure everyone’s watching when they do it. A public challenge isn’t about clarification—it’s about control. The goal is to shift the spotlight, rattle your confidence, and make the room wonder if you’re really the one in charge. And if you freeze, stumble, or brush it off, you’ve just handed them the stage and weakened your position in front of everyone who matters. The damage runs deeper than th...
2025-08-3004 minSolving People ProblemsEP 31: How to Confront the Passive-Aggressive Note WriterIt shows up on the breakroom counter. On a desk. On the copier. The anonymous—or not-so-anonymous—note dripping with sarcasm and fake politeness. “Some of us clean up after ourselves…” “Maybe next time you could…” On the surface, it looks harmless. In reality, it’s poison. Every note like that is a jab delivered without accountability. It stirs resentment, fuels gossip, and creates an undercurrent of hostility that lingers long after the paper’s tossed in the trash. Instead of solving problems, the note writer multiplies them—turning small irritations into team-wide tension. The trap for leaders is ignoring it. Brush it off, and...
2025-08-2904 minSolving People ProblemsEP 30: Dealing with the Employee Who Weaponizes I’m Just Being HonestYou’ve heard it before. Someone drops a cutting remark, delivers it with zero filter, and then hides behind the shield of I’m just being honest. But let’s call it what it is—it’s not honesty, it’s hostility dressed up as truth-telling. It’s the fast track to eroding trust, tearing down morale, and leaving people bruised in the name of “keeping it real.” And if you let it pass, the rest of your team learns that cruelty gets a free pass as long as it wears the mask of honesty. This behavior is dangerous because it’s sneaky. On th...
2025-08-2804 minSolving People ProblemsEP 29: The Boundary Line That Ends Manipulation in One SentenceManipulators don’t come at you head-on. They chip away sideways—with guilt trips, half-truths, and little tests to see if you’ll bend. One moment they’re flattering you, the next they’re pushing past your limits, all while making it feel like you’re the unreasonable one. If you don’t catch it, the pattern spreads. Suddenly, you’re saying yes to things you never agreed to, explaining yourself when you shouldn’t have to, and carrying weight that was never yours in the first place. Your authority gets weaker, your clarity gets muddier, and the team starts learning that pres...
2025-08-2704 minSolving People ProblemsEP 28: How to Stop the Chronic Victim Mindset from Hijacking Your TeamIt starts small—grumbling about unfairness, blaming others for missed deadlines, pointing out why nothing ever works. But before long, the victim mindset spreads. Suddenly, everything is someone else’s fault, progress stalls, and your team is stuck in a cycle of excuses and resentment. This isn’t harmless venting. It’s sabotage. A chronic victim in the room drains energy, poisons morale, and conditions everyone else to lower their standards. The longer it goes unchecked, the more your team normalizes blame over responsibility. And once that takes hold, you’re no longer leading a group of problem-solvers—you’re managing a pit...
2025-08-2604 minSolving People ProblemsEP 26: The Reset Move for When You Feel Yourself Shutting DownBy the time you’ve gone quiet, everyone already feels the shift. Your answers get shorter. Your energy drops. The room senses the wall going up, even if no one says it out loud. This is how shutdown creeps in—not as a dramatic collapse, but as the slow fade of presence. It’s what happens when the pressure never lets up, when the chaos keeps piling, and when being “the strong one” starts draining the strength you actually need to lead. The danger? People start reading your silence as disinterest, weakness, or disengagement. Meanwhile, you’re just trying to hold it toge...
2025-08-2605 minSolving People ProblemsEP 27: When the Loudest Voice Isn’t the Smartest One in the RoomYou’ve seen it happen. The person who mistakes volume for value. They speak first, speak longest, and speak over everyone else—until the room starts nodding, not because they agree, but because they’re worn down. This is how bad ideas get traction. Not because they’re strong, but because no one stopped the noise. The loudest voice drowns out better thinking, smarter solutions, and the people who actually know what they’re talking about. And when leaders let it happen, they accidentally reward arrogance over competence. The message becomes clear: if you want to win here, don’t be right—jus...
2025-08-2504 minSolving People ProblemsEP 25: How to Defuse Someone Who’s Clearly Gunning for a FightYou can see it before they even open their mouth—the posture, the tone, the energy. They walked into the room looking for a target, and it’s you. The first jab comes disguised as a “question.” The second is sharper. By the third, everyone knows this isn’t about clarity—it’s about control. Now the room is tense, all eyes are on you, and the real work is stalled because one person decided today was the day to pick a fight. This isn’t random. People who gun for fights in public are angling for power. They want to rattle you, e...
2025-08-2305 minSolving People ProblemsEP 24: When They Interrupt You — But You Still Need to LeadYou’re mid-sentence, laying out the direction. Then it happens—someone cuts you off. Suddenly the focus shifts, your momentum is gone, and the room no longer knows who’s in charge. Interruptions don’t just break the flow. They chip away at authority. They send a message that your words aren’t worth waiting for, that anyone can take the mic whenever they feel like it. And if you let it slide, the room learns to follow the interrupter instead of the leader. That’s why so many meetings spiral into chaos—because the voice with the least patience ends up steeri...
2025-08-2204 minSolving People ProblemsEP 23: The Silent Move That Ends Eye-Rolling in MeetingsIt’s quick. Subtle. But when it happens, everyone feels it. The eye-roll. One person dismisses what’s being said, and suddenly the air shifts. The tension spreads. Respect drains from the room. Now, instead of solving problems, you’re fighting invisible battles—credibility, morale, authority—all because someone couldn’t control their face. Eye-rolling is more than an attitude problem. It’s a power play. It tells the room that this person thinks they’re above the conversation, above the team, maybe even above you. And if you let it slide, you’ve just handed them silent permission to keep undermining t...
2025-08-2104 minSolving People ProblemsEP 22: What to Say When Someone Twists Your WordsYou said one thing. They repeated another. Suddenly, your message is bent, reshaped, and thrown back in a way that makes you look unclear—or worse, untrustworthy. Nothing derails credibility faster than a team member who takes your words and spins them into something you never said. It fuels confusion, pits people against each other, and forces you into damage control you never should have had to do in the first place. And every time it happens without correction, you’re training the room to believe the twisted version over the truth. This isn’t just about communication. It’s about au...
2025-08-2004 minSolving People ProblemsEP 21: How to End the “Got a Minute” Drive-Bys Without GuiltThey show up at your door. They catch you in the hallway. They slide into your office with that smile that says this will only take a second. Except it never does. That “got a minute?” turns into twenty, and suddenly your priorities are hijacked, your focus is shattered, and your day is no longer yours. You’re constantly in reaction mode, managing other people’s urgency instead of leading from clarity. Here’s the kicker—when you keep allowing it, you’re signaling availability without boundaries. You’re training people to see you as their personal problem-solver instead of the leader who d...
2025-08-1905 minSolving People ProblemsEP 20: The One Phrase That Stops Over-Talkers ColdYou know the type. The meeting hijacker. The person who fills every silence with more noise. The one who mistakes dominance for contribution. By the time they’re done, the room is drained, momentum is gone, and you’re left wondering how you lost control of your own meeting. Here’s the truth—when you don’t stop it, you teach everyone else that their time doesn’t matter. You create a culture where the loudest voice wins, and where clarity gets buried under clutter. That’s why leaders walk away from meetings exhausted, frustrated, and behind schedule. Not because of the topic—b...
2025-08-1805 min
The Dead Pixels Society podcastUnlocking Team Performance with Brenda NeckvatalHave an idea or tip? Send us a text!Imagine transforming your workplace into a high-performing, cohesive team where every member contributes meaningfully to your organization's success. That's exactly what Brenda Neckvatal, with more than 30 years of Fortune 500 HR experience, helps business owners achieve through her "human results" approach.Neckvatal unpacks the delicate balance of team dynamics, comparing cohesion to an elastic band that stretches when individual performance wavers. She reveals how to catch performance issues early before that band becomes permanently damaged, sharing strategies that work across organizations of any size.
2025-03-1337 minSolving People ProblemsEP 19: When Leadership Enables Bad BehaviorIn this episode, we dive into a tough but crucial topic—how leaders may unknowingly enable bad behavior within their teams. From avoiding conflict to being too lenient, enabling actions can undermine team morale and productivity. We’ll explore how to recognize these problematic patterns and provide actionable steps to correct them. By setting clear boundaries, addressing issues head-on, and holding team members accountable, leaders can foster a healthier and more productive environment.Free Gift Alert: Ready to take your skills to the next level? Head over to www.yobrenda.com and sign up for my free...
2024-09-2727 minSolving People ProblemsEP 18: How Indecision Impacts Your TeamIn this episode, we explore the ripple effects of leadership indecision on team morale and performance. When leaders hesitate or delay critical decisions, it can leave teams feeling uncertain, disengaged, and directionless. We’ll discuss why decisiveness is essential for maintaining team motivation and trust, and we’ll provide three actionable strategies to help leaders become more decisive. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how timely decision-making can drive stronger team dynamics, improve productivity, and keep your team aligned with the organization's goals.Enroll in FORTITUDE today and learn how to deal w...
2024-09-2518 minSolving People ProblemsEP 17: How Leadership Influences Team DynamicsIn this episode, we explore the powerful role leadership plays in shaping team dynamics. Leaders have the unique ability to foster a positive, productive environment through their actions and behaviors. Join us as we discuss three key strategies leaders can implement to model the right behaviors, encourage collaboration, and create a culture of recognition. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand how to set the tone for your team and lead them toward greater success and harmony.Enroll in FORTITUDE today and learn how to deal with difficult people at work!!
2024-09-2415 minSolving People ProblemsEP 16: How Ignoring Problems Can Lead to Bigger IssuesIn this episode, I explore the consequences of ignoring problems in the workplace and how small issues can snowball into bigger, more complex challenges. Taking the perspective of both the employee and the leader, I’ll discuss why it’s crucial for leaders to address concerns early before they escalate. You’ll gain insights into how employees approach leadership when seeking help and how leaders can create a proactive environment to remove obstacles and ensure timely interventions.Enroll in FORTITUDE today and learn how to deal with difficult people at work!!Free G...
2024-09-2314 minSolving People ProblemsEP 15: Buy-In and Why You Don’t Get It – The Trust FactorIn this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges leaders face: getting true buy-in from their team. If you’re struggling to gain support for your vision or initiatives, the root issue may be a lack of trust. We’ll explore why trust is the foundation for buy-in, what might be preventing your team from fully committing, and how to start rebuilding that trust. It’s not just about presenting ideas—it’s about creating a relationship where your team feels confident in following your lead.Enroll in FORTITUDE today and learn how to dea...
2024-09-1911 minSolving People ProblemsEP 14: What You Don't See Makes You Want to QuitIn this episode, we explore the unseen effects of giving feedback. Often, leaders expect an immediate change after offering guidance or correction, but the reality is, you don’t always witness an instant transformation. Just because you don’t see immediate results doesn’t mean your message wasn’t received or isn’t working its way into that person’s mindset. We’ll discuss why it’s essential to trust the process and avoid giving up too soon, even when it feels like nothing is happening. By understanding the hidden impact of feedback, you’ll learn how to stay patient, persistent, and se...
2024-09-1919 minSolving People ProblemsEP 13: How One Difficult Person Can Derail A TeamIn this episode, we explore how a single difficult personality can disrupt the entire dynamic of a team. From undermining morale to slowing productivity, the effects can be far-reaching if left unchecked. We’ll discuss the signs to watch for and share three practical strategies for addressing difficult behaviors head-on. By the end of this episode, you’ll gain the awareness and tools needed to take decisive action and keep your team on track.Are you ready to dig deeper into managing difficult personalities at work? Join my FORTITUDE program today to gain the skills you need to lead...
2024-09-1619 minSolving People ProblemsEP 12: How Difficult Personalities Emerge in Professional SettingsIn this episode, I dive deep into how and why difficult personalities often emerge in the workplace. From stress to unresolved conflicts, I explore the root causes behind challenging behaviors that can disrupt team dynamics and productivity. Understanding these triggers is the key to transforming how leaders address these issues at their source. I’ll cover three actionable suggestions to help leaders gain insight into difficult behaviors and take steps toward creating a healthier, more effective work environment:Recognize behavioral triggers and patterns.Foster open communication to uncover hidden frustrations.Provide emotional support and resources to prevent escalation.By th...
2024-09-1118 minSolving People ProblemsEP 11: Empower Your Team by Handling the Overly Critical MemberIn this episode, we explore how to transform criticism into a powerful tool for growth and team development. Overly critical team members can disrupt morale, but when managed effectively, their feedback can drive positive change. Learn how to turn negativity into constructive insights, maintain team motivation, and create a culture of continuous improvement.Ready to empower your team with this approach? Tune in now!Enroll in FORTITUDE today and learn how to deal with difficult people at work!!Free Gift Alert: Ready to take your skills to the...
2024-09-1016 minSolving People ProblemsEP 10: Recognize Passive-Aggressive Behavior at WorkIn this episode, we break down one of the most frustrating and elusive workplace challenges—passive-aggressive behavior. Whether it’s the subtle sarcasm, procrastination, or avoidance of direct communication, passive-aggressive tendencies can quietly undermine team morale and productivity. But how do you spot these behaviors before they create deeper issues within your team?Join me as we explore the telltale signs of passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace and how it can manifest in different ways. We’ll also discuss practical, high-level approaches to managing these behaviors and creating a more open, positive work environment.Enroll...
2024-09-0920 minSolving People ProblemsEP 9: Identifying Common Traits of Difficult EmployeesIn today’s episode, we tackle one of the most challenging aspects of leadership and teamwork—dealing with difficult people. Whether it's the constant complainer, the blame-shifter, or the know-it-all, difficult personalities can drain your energy and derail team progress. But what if you had the tools to handle these situations with confidence?Join me as we explore effective strategies to manage tough personalities and improve your work environment. We’ll discuss the key traits of difficult employees, the impact they have on team dynamics, and how you can turn these challenges into opportunities for growth.Call t...
2024-09-0414 minSolving People ProblemsEP 8: The Impact Difficult People Make on Team MoraleIn this episode, we dive deep into the hidden costs of dealing with difficult people in the workplace. From eroding team trust to diminishing overall morale, the presence of challenging personalities can have far-reaching effects on your team’s performance and well-being. But what if you could turn these challenges into opportunities for growth?Join me as we explore strategies to not only manage but also transform these difficult interactions. When you build a skill set to handle difficult people effectively, you bring more wisdom into your life—wisdom that is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold...
2024-09-0315 minSolving People ProblemsEP 7: Questions I Get When Dealing With Difficult People At WorkIn this special LIVE episode, we're diving into the tough questions I get asked the most when it comes to dealing with difficult people at work. From navigating toxic behaviors to setting firm boundaries, this episode is all about giving you the tools to handle the most challenging situations with confidence.I'll be sharing real-life scenarios, actionable strategies, and my personal insights on turning difficult encounters into opportunities for growth and leadership. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this episode will equip you with the knowledge you need to transform your workplace dynamics.
2024-08-2726 minSolving People ProblemsEP 2: The #1 Secret to Solving People ProblemsWelcome to this episode of my podcast, where we delve into the intricate world of people problems in business and management. I'm your host, Brenda Neckvatal, a seasoned HR professional with three decades of experience, and I've had the privilege of assisting over 600 businesses in resolving their most challenging personnel issues.In this episode, we're diving deep into the heart of the matter – why do our people problems seem so baffling and complex? You've probably experienced it yourself: conflicts, miscommunications, and workplace tension that leave you scratching your head. Well, you're not alone, and there's a fundamental reason be...
2024-04-3025 minSolving People ProblemsEP 1: Solving People Problems - The RelaunchIn this the inaugural relauncg episode of "Solving People Problems," your host Brenda Neckvatal shares a deeply personal and inspiring story of creative problem-solving from her own career journey. Brenda, a seasoned HR professional with over 30 years of experience and a distinguished track record in helping businesses navigate complex people issues, reveals how she addressed a significant people problem in her workplace through innovative solutions.Discover how Brenda's unique perspective on people management led her to innovate with a solution that not only improved communication within her team but also fostered a culture of collaboration and camaraderie.
2024-04-3005 min
Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 123 The HR HangoverShow Notes:
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2022-01-0537 min
Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 84: Gaining Buy-in with Your CEO w/ Guest US Navy SEAL TK EppleyTK Eppley joins Brenda this week in the studio and they talk about what CEOs need to be successful, how they look at business needs, and it will spark ideas on how you can connect and communicate with your CEO to gain that necessary buy-in.
2020-10-281h 00Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 83: Assessing the Assessments w/ Guest Dr. Richard ShusterDid you know that assessments, although helpful, could get you into hot water? Brenda and Dr. Richard talk about how assessments can benefit companies and hurt them. Get in the know!
2020-10-2154 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 82: Building a Great Internship Program in 2021 w/ Miri Rodriguez at MicrosoftIn this week's episode, Brenda speaks to Miri Rodriguez about the various internship programs Microsoft builds, their best practices, and how they integrate their social awareness values into their efforts.
2020-10-141h 01Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 81: What Questions Are Your Employees Researching IIDo you wonder what employees are looking for on the net? Are you curious about their curiosity as it pertains to their employment? Brenda goes into detail on several questions employees ask on open source Q&A boards, and provides her views and actions you can take.
2020-10-0751 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 80: Resiliency w/ Guest Adam MarkelIn this week's episode, Brenda talks with Adam Markel about building resiliency as HR pros during the COVID pandemic.
2020-09-3024 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 79: Executing Your Life & Career Strategy with Grit as an HR Pro w/ Guest Jodi HarrisIn this episode, Brenda and Jodi talk about getting ahead in HR. Jodi shares some of the exceptional wisdom she passes down to her team. Another epic episode.
2020-09-2346 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP78: Sedentary Work, Stress, and the Need to Take Care of You as an HR Pro W/ Guest US Navy SEAL William BranumThis week Brenda speaks with US Navy SEAL Will Branum and they talk about the damage of leading a sedentary worklife, the benefits of using CBD, what you need to know about CBD, and reducing your stress from trauma and the burden of "mileage" accumulated in your career.
2020-09-1648 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP77: How We Got To Where We Are & Being In A State Of Action w/ Guest Lisa PerezThis week Brenda and her guest Lisa share their experiences as they come up through their careers, what challenges they had to overcome, and what they are looking forward to in the future.
2020-09-091h 25Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 67: Three Simple Things and Leading During Chaos w/ Guest US Navy SEAL Thom SheaUS Navy SEAL Thom Shea speaks with Brenda about his newest book, Three Simple Things: Leading During Chaos. Brenda just completed his Unbreakable 48 challenge this past weekend and through that experience and his story, his insight to leading during chaos requires using three simple things.
2020-07-011h 25Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP57: You’re Not Alone – Questions HR Pros Are Asking – Part IIJoin Brenda and 5 members of the Next Gen Women in HR Group as she hosts an HR round table discussion on how members are surviving the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-221h 00Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 51: Making Shift Happen w/ Guest Marissa Q. PaineIn this episode Brenda speaks with her guest Marissa Q Paine on the nuances of change and making shift happen.
2020-03-111h 10Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 50: Prepare for the Arrival of the Coronavirus in the WorkplaceJoin Brenda as she begins to discuss what steps employers can take to prepare for the arrival of the fast spreading coronavirus in the workplace.
2020-03-0445 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 46: Addressing Poor Hygiene and Dress Code ViolationsThis week Brenda takes listeners navigate the most uncomfortable discussions around an employee's distracting body odor and how to speak with employees around dress code violations.
EP 46 Show Notes
Raise your hand if you’re not sure how to have a difficult conversation with an employee, especially when it’s a sensitive issue like body odor. What if I told you that it isn’t easy for me either but I have learned how to deal with it where everyone comes out a winner. Would you believe it’s possible?
It actually is and with some care and preparation, you can turn...
2020-02-0535 min
A PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 14: Communicating a CultureCommunicating to build your company culture is the most important element in your growth strategy. Listen as Brenda & Chayra talk about how to communicate to your employees.
2020-01-3056 minA PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 13: The Terminal TweetBrenda and Chayra spend time discussing recent events with a Canadian company, a tweet, and a lawsuit.
2020-01-161h 01Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 43: The Risks of Using Slack Channels and IM TechnologyJoin Brenda as she shares the risks and solutions available for your corporate communication and instant messaging platforms.
2020-01-1542 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 42: Reinforcing Trust After a Critical Workplace EventJoin Brenda as she talks about how to rebuild trust in the workplace when it has suffered some form of damage from a major event.
2020-01-0854 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 41: 3 Workplace Challenges for 2020Join Brenda as she talks about the challenges businesses face rolling into 2020 as well as some exciting news!
2020-01-0136 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 39: How HR Helps 10 Business Pain PointsListen in as Brenda talks about serious business issues that HR can help solve.
2019-12-1848 minA PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 12: When Your CEO Goes RogueCheck out this episode where Brenda and Chayra talk about CEOs who go rogue and what challenges lie in store with that adventure!
2019-12-121h 13Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 38: 5 Easy Cost Saving Compliance Wins For 2020Join Brenda as she talks about how you can accomplish compliance and save money for 2020
2019-12-1135 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 37: What a Navy SEAL Knows About Negligent Retention w/ Guest Eddie PenneyJoin Brenda as she and US Navy SEAL Eddie Penney of Contingent Group discuss the implications of not doing your homework!
2019-12-0455 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 36: 7 Tips To Manage Your Remote WorkforceToday Brenda talks about 7 helpful tips to help manage your remote employees.
2019-11-2736 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 35: Consequences of Pot in the WorkplaceAfter a trip to New York City, Brenda returns with some thought provoking information about how the unrealized legalization and increased use of marijuana will impact costs for employers.
2019-11-2031 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 34: The HR Nightmare That Is WeWorksJoin Brenda as she walks through the complex and changing time of WeWorks.
2019-11-1352 minA PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 11: When Your Company "Handle" Gets HijackedJoin Chayra and Brenda talk about what happens when your company's "handle" gets hijacked.
2019-11-071h 19Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP: 33 Managing Trauma in the Workplace w/ Guest US Navy SEAL Jason RedmanSpecial guest Jason Redman joins Brenda in a conversation about how businesses and people survive life ambushes.
2019-11-061h 15Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 32: Employee Questions That Will Haunt YouShe's at it again! Brenda's found 23 questions that employees are asking on open chat boards that will leave give your the chills and keep you awake at night!
2019-10-3049 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 31: To Drink or Not to Drink...That is a Really Great QuestionJoin Brenda as she talks about the challenges employers have when faced with providing pr permitting alcohol at company sponsored events.
2019-10-2338 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 30: A Closer Look at Individual LiabilityIndividual liability is not a commonly discussed topic in the workplace, but it holds a great deal of risk when it's not addressed. Join Brenda as she talks about what individual liability is, how it impacts the company, and what employers can do to mitigate the impact.
2019-10-1640 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 29: Hiring Veterans for Your Workforce w/ US Navy Veteran Kristof LewisJoin Brenda and special guest US Navy Veteran Kristof Lewis as they talk about transition from the military and what companies can do to help.
2019-10-021h 05Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 28: Wise Words from US Navy SEAL David Rutherford & ChayraJoin Brenda in an episode of "the best of" from A PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A Bar podcast with special guests US Navy SEAL and former host of the Team Never Quit Podcast David "Rut" Rutherford and co-host Chayra.
2019-09-252h 14Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 27: Top 5 Ways A Company Can Get Sued By EmployeesCurious on what are some of the most common ways employees can get their employers in hot water, and what to do about it? Listen in as Brenda identifies five practices in human resources that open the door for problems and tips on how to address them.
2019-09-1845 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 26: Benefits Renewal Planning - Guest Kim SetzerBrenda and Kim return to discuss best practices on working through annual renewals as well as preparing for a successful open enrollment
2019-09-1134 minA PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 10: Honoring 9/11Join Chayra and Brenda as they look at what we've learned from the events of 9/11 with a career veteran EMS First Responder.
2019-09-051h 26Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 25: How to Work with Your Insurance Broker w/ Guest Kim SetzerJoin Brenda and special guest Kim Setzer of Towne Benefits for part one of a two part series on how you can apply best practices in building a successful working relationship with your broker.
2019-09-041h 12A PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 9: When All Hell Breaks Loose Part IIJoin Chayra as she speaks to Brenda about the human resource challenges that come with the job and what happens when things go awry.
2019-08-291h 25A PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 8: When All Hell Breaks Loose Part IThe first part of a two part series where Brenda and Chayra discuss what happens when crisis occurs and how PR helps with the impact and the challenges that come with it.
2019-08-221h 13Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 23: Dealing with Disruptive BehaviorEvery business owner, operator, and HR professional runs into four common employee behaviors that take attention away from the daily needs of the company. In this episode, Brenda discusses what these are and how companies can address them to work towards putting attention back towards the business at hand.
2019-08-2153 minA PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 7: Smart Business & ICE RaidsIn this episode Chayra and Brenda take a deep look into the ICE raids occurring over the past two years and talk about what businesses need to know from an HR standpoint, and what PR can do to help with public image and damage control.
2019-08-151h 23Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 22: It's Not All About the Contract w/ Guest Dr. Steve RenzThere is a great deal of money to be made in the US government contracting sector, and a significant amount of opportunity. Join Brenda and contracting specialist Steve Renz talk about common mistakes business owners make when deciding to become government contractors.
2019-08-141h 30A PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 6: The Retail ApocalypseChayra and Brenda talk about the trends appearing in the shift in retail, known as the retail apocalypse. Together they discuss the market changes, growth in the industry, and how PR & HR intersect in this shifting landscape.
2019-08-081h 01Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 21: Obesity & the US Appeals Court DecisionConfused if obesity is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act? Don't feel alone! Join Brenda as she discusses new ground established that could open the door to our next major change in employment law.
2019-08-0749 minA PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 5: Talkin Shop w US Navy SEAL David Rut RutherfordWe've initiated our first guest on the show series, and we couldn't be more THRILLED to share the microphone with David "Rut" Rutherford of Team Froglogic and former host of the Team Never Quit Podcast series. Chayra, Brenda, and David talk about...just about anything and everything, but most importantly what they see in the business world and what advice they offer for success. Don't miss this episode!
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2019-08-012h 18Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 20: Asking the Tough Questions w/ Elaine DevostIn this episode, Brenda invites one of her clients to ask HR questions that impact her family's business. Lots of great information from questions that seem simple on the surface, but have complex answers & consequences.
2019-07-311h 12A PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 4: CannabisWhat was once a taboo product has now crossed barriers into new areas of the culture of the United States. Full of varying perspectives, arguments for and against, as well as consequences, cannabis is here to stay. It is creating interesting and engaging dialog to the wide berth of complexity in our country. Chayra and Brenda talk about how cannabis impacts our culture as well as public relations opportunities and human relations challenges.
2019-07-251h 19Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 19: How Recession Proof Are You and Your Staff?Are you prepared for a sudden downturn in business? Have you been monitoring the predictions for a potential recession in 2019 or 2020? Are you prepared for the high cost associated with a reduction in force? In this episode Brenda talks about how to assess your company's position for changes in your market, as well as some ideas on how you can bolster your position to minimize the impact and mitigate the risks.
2019-07-2453 minA PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 3: The Interview - Chayra & BrendaJoin these two wacky broads as they interview each other and learn more about their personalities, their drive & ambition, and their path towards their respective careers.
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2019-07-181h 44A PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 2: Sex in BusinessSex may sell, even in businesses that rely on it, but sex also it has implications for a business' HR and reputation policies and practices. Join Chayra (the PR Lady) and Brenda (the HR Lady) to learn how to use sex as a tool in recruitment and marketing while being sensitive to customers, employees, and the bottom line.
2019-07-1147 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 17: How Bad Is The Sexual Harassment Problem In The US?With the explosion of the #MeToo movement that swept the nation and stemmed from the rampant issue in Hollywood, Brenda talks about the visible data and the unknown number of incidents involving the issue of sexual harassment in today's workforce. How bad is the problem and what can businesses do to mitigate risk?
2019-07-1042 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 16: Feedback: Why Didn't You Tell Them w/ Guest US Navy SEAL Jim ForemanJim is back for his third episode! He and Brenda talk about the importance and consequences of not providing feedback, the manifestation of the anti-culture, as well as addressing cliques in the workplace.
2019-07-0345 minA PR Lady & A HR Lady Walk Into A BarEP 1 Crisis CommunicationsWhen a crisis happens, the preparedness of an organization to maintain their reputation and human resource assets is dependent on communications. Using Las Vegas' October 2017 event (Mandalay Bay) as an example, Chayra and Brenda discuss how PR and HR collaborate to ensure the safety and assurance of guests, employees and other community stakeholders.
2019-06-271h 08Best Practices in Human ResourcesEP 15: The Side of Safety Nobody Wants to Talk AboutWe know safety is a necessity in the workplace, but it's also a program that often tends to go unnoticed or is under supported. Join Brenda as she talks through an article featuring comments from Mike Rowe on "Safety First" and her observations on the differences in how programs are administered.
2019-06-2625 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 14: What Questions are Your Employees Researching?It's that time of the year when states begin announcing changes to employment law. Hear Brenda talk about how you can start to prepare yourself the this Mid Year Roll that begins in July. Also in this episode Brenda researches some questions your employees may be trying to find answers to...will it spell issues for you in the future? Tune in and find out!
2019-06-1928 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 13: Changing Laws Around Marijuana UsageThis week Brenda talks about the continuing changes in the United States around marijuana use. This is a special edition podcast dedicated to an evolving topic - stay tuned as this continues to make waves across the country and into the offices of businesses in the US.
2019-05-1528 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 11: How to Prepare to Talk to Your Employment AttorneyToday Brenda talks with Kristina Vaquera from Jackson Lewis on how businesses and HR practitioners can prepare to engage in developing a legal strategy with their employment attorney. Together they tackle the sensitive subject of cost and make recommendations on engaging in the most productive and effective approach to working with your legal counsel.
2019-05-0146 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 10: The Employment Landscape and Finding Talent to Grow Your TeamJoin Brenda as we look at the current jobless rates and what the forecast is for the next 18 months, identify things you can do internally and externally to retain your workforce.
2019-04-1047 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 9: I Don't Have Time to Develop My Employees W/ Guest US Navy SEAL Jim Foreman Brenda welcomes the return of Jim Foreman, retired US Navy SEAL Command Master Chief, as they talk about the necessity of developing employees in the workplace.
2019-04-0357 minBest Practices in Human ResourcesEP 8: Grief in the Workplace Join Brenda with special guest R. Glenn Kelly as they talk about what companies can do to help move employees through the grief process when an employee or employees suffer loss.
2019-03-2758 min