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The Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Who's Watching the Children?Have you noticed more of your remote workers missing meetings. Missing deadlines or calls with the team? If you suspect they're at a soccer game or swim lessons you're not alone. What can you do if you suspect your remote employees are also watching their children during working hours? Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan from Woods & Rogers Law Firm in Virginia join Pandy in this episode to clarify the legal approach to requiring employees to provide childcare for their families during working hours. It's a sensitive topic but you'll appreciate their advice.2024-10-0116 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Do Employers Have Options? FLSA UpdatesWith the new updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act's new salary threshold, what changes can employers make and still remain compliant? Karl Ulrich with Sebaly, Shillito and Dyer joins Pandy to discuss changing terms of employment and the option of restructuring to address the upcoming increases to the salary threshold.2024-09-2416 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - What's New with Non-Competes?Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito and Dyer joins Pandy to update us on the latest court decisions regarding the Federal Trade Commission's opposition of non-competes. Where do we go from here? Are non-competes dead in the water or can they be revived?2024-09-1715 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Firearms in the Workplace; Pro or ConHow many of you have a policy regarding firearms in the workplace? A number of states are updating their laws regarding concealed carry and the possession of firearms but are you updating your company policies? What is the impact or risk of possessing a firearm in the workplace. In this episode Pandy recommends 10 things to consider as you review your policy on firearms in the workplace.2024-09-0314 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Marijuana and EmploymentWhen your state legalizes either medical or recreational marijuana how does that change your drug policies? Do you even know the marijuana laws in the states your employees reside? In this episode Pandy talks about the laws in Ohio and provides you with points to consider when reviewing your employment decisions involving marijuana use.2024-08-2709 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - I-9 Fine Increases are HereHave you heard? I-9 fines have increased to as much as $2,789 per violation. Are you prepared to pay fines even higher? And if you're knowingly employing unauthorized aliens you need to listen to this episode. Auditing your I-9's now should be top priority. Pandy shares the cost of I-9 mistakes and some common errors to avoid.2024-08-2016 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - The Power of ConsequencesThere's a consequence to not having consequences so why are so many companies not using them to manage their business and workforce. Pandy's passion is revealed in this episode as she challenges you to consider how you and your company are using consequences to accomplish your goals and the damage that can occur by not using them.2024-08-1318 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - 2024 HR UpdatesIt's only July and yet so much has changed in HR compliance just since January. In this episode Pandy reviews updates from Wage and Hour, EEOC, Federal Trade Commission, OSHA, and more. Don't let anything slip between the cracks. There's still time to make the changes you may have missed.2024-08-0618 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Severe and PervasiveAccording to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) one of the formal indicators of a hostile workplace is how severe and/or pervasive an act is. Pandy references the actual guidance published in April, 2024 to teach us how to identify if an act is either severe or pervasive.2024-07-3015 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - The Retirement ConversationHow do you properly approach the retirement conversation? What can you say and what should you avoid? In this episode Pandy walks you through the key items to think about and how to establish a positive and constructive line of communication so everyone feels empowered and informed.2024-07-2315 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Reviewing the New EEOC GuidanceAttorney Shannon Kelly from Ford Harrison in Orlando Florida joins Pandy to explain the finer details of the updated EEOC guidance. Shannon explains the new terms and expanded protections in defining a hostile workplace according to the EEOC. Take notes on what she recommends to be a compliant harassment policy.2024-07-1620 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Surveillance with a PurposeHow many of you are using camera's or listening in on your employee phone calls? What should a business be considering if you want to implement this technology? Pandy has Karl Ulrich in from Sebaly, Shillito and Dyer to review the legal restrictions around the use of surveilance equipment and the legal protections employees can expect.2024-07-0920 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - What Happened to Non-Competes?Who is the Federal Trade Commission and why are they changing the way we use non-competes? Karl Ulrich with Sebaly, Shillito and Dyer, and Pandy discuss the surprising and much talked about removal of non-compete agreements from the employment process. What options do businesses have and what should you be doing before the effective date in September.2024-07-0215 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Politics in the WorkplaceHow much of what your employees are discussing can you control? When it comes to politics, more then you may realize. Karl Ulrich joins Pandy to review how to control and monitor politics and controversial topics during business hours. They talk about what's permitted and what should employers be doing now to prepare for the upcoming election.2024-06-2515 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - The Law and DEIHas everyone forgotten that recruitment using diversity quotas and discriminative employment is illegal? How are we to recruit for a diverse and inclusive workplace? Scott Warrick returns to share the pitfalls and damage diversity quotas and hiring employees for reasons of diversity rather then qualifications and competencies can create. It's a contraversial topic but one that needs to be discussed.2024-05-2822 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - What is the NLRA doing now?Is the NLRA changing the rules on political conversations or statements in the workplace? Show regular, Scott Warrick shares his insight on what the NLRA is permitting in the workplace and how this may effect your companies morale and culture.2024-05-2117 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Recruiting Etiquette 101What are you communicating to your candidates? Are you ghosting applicants as much as they're ghosting you? Walt Tracy, owner of At Work Personnel joins Pandy in this episode to review how important recruiting etiquette is from both the candidate and the employer.2024-05-1416 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Show Me Adverse Employment Action?Sometimes we can see what others can't and in this episode Pandy reviews a recent discrimination case that had all the signs of what not to do. See if you can pick them out as she walks you through the multiple mistakes and why a court of appeals found evidence of adverse employment actions in the company's decisions.2024-04-3011 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Travel Time; Paid or UnpaidThe Fair Labor Standards Act is clear about travel time and yet it remains one of the most important misunderstood laws within Wage and Hour. Learn how to view travel time and pay it correctly in this episode. This may be a show you'll want to listen to several times and take notes.2024-04-2311 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Rules of Performance DocumentationHow's your documentation when communicating with employee regarding their performance? Are you specific enough that the employee understands what you mean to say? Or are able to properly convey your expectations so they understand what to change or improve? This episode comes directly from the Training the Team series with recommendations on how to document for positive results.2024-04-1617 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Contents of a Personnel FileWhen was the last time you audited your personnel files? Is HR aware and holding all the documents associated employee medical conditions or performance? Were you aware that there are documents that are not permitted in a personnel file? In this episode Pandy will talk to you about best practices for personnal files and how to keep your records compliant.2024-04-0918 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Are Your Remote Workers Working?Are your remote workers working? .... and who are they working for? This question plagues every business owner who has expanded their business model to include remote workers so if you're one of them, you're not alone. These are genuine questions and you have the right to be assured your employees are loyal and productive. Watch and listen as Pandy shares some tips on how to monitor production and time and how to be mindful of possible deception.2024-03-2615 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - 5 HR Documents or Policies to UpdateWe all know how fast information and employment laws are changing but are you keeping up with these changes? In this episode Pandy reviews the top 5 documents or policies every HR professional should be aware of. Some might surprise you but all of them should be taken seriously. Update these policies and material so you're ready for the next big changes that are yet to come.2024-03-1914 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - The Final Rule of Independent ContractorsThe Department of Labor has finally published the new rules on determining the difference between w2 employees and 1099's. Review the 6 factors with Pandy and use this to determine how compliant you are in this area. Companies cannot afford to get this wrong so this is a podcast you don't want to miss.2024-03-1213 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Gossip=BullyingWhat workplace hasn't had the experience of gossiping at one time or another? In fact gossiping tends to exist in most companies and they never deal with it because they simply don't think there's a solution or a cure. Not addressing gossip leads to a toxic and disruptive company culture. In this episode Pandy shares several ideas on how to approach gossiping and end this distructive cultural cancer.2024-03-0514 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - The Fundamental Audit in HRWhen was the last time you had an outside party conduct an audit of your HR practices and procedures? This episode defines what Pandy considers to be the foundation of all HR audits, the Fundamental audit. The basics of any HR office no matter what size of company you have. 2024-02-2715 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - The Correct Way to "Restructure"There's a correct way to restructure and eliminate jobs and then there's a wrong way. Are you aware of the difference? In this episode Pandy shares the do's and don'ts of restructuring and the importance of following certain processes to stay compliant and legal through the entire process.2024-02-2013 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Preventable MistakesPandy's on her soap box in this episode talking about how some of the biggest companies make the simplest and most preventable HR mistakes. 2024-02-1313 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - "Not A Good Fit?"In this episode Pandy reflects on a white paper by Fiona Ong with Shawe Rosenthal LLP on the use of the term "Not a good fit" in terminations. Fiona's guidance shares how the U S Court of Appeals for the fourth circuit sends the message that companies need to be more specific when terminating employees with vague terminology.2024-02-0611 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - The Hammer vs. the RockAre you the hammer or are you the rock? How do you approach your position in HR? Are you there as a foundation of knowledge and support or are you the one always trying to change and force discipline in the company? There's a fine line to what HR should be in the management hiearchy. Pandy gives you scenarios to think about and the reasons why HR should always provide a foundation for solutions.2024-01-3014 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Can You Identify Concerted Activity?Concerted Activity may be more prevalent in the workplace then many of you realize and yet the National Labor Relations Act protects these moments and activities from discipline and in many cases, termination. Pandy has Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer back on the show to discuss what employers should be looking for and how to approach employees properly without violating their rights.2024-01-2314 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Define Independent JudgementHow confident are you at identifying or defining independent judgement as used within the Fair Labor Standards Act? How about the act of exercising discretion? Are you confident you completely understand what is required by Wage and Hour to properly classify an employee as exempt status? Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer returns to the show to discuss common scenarios that are wrongly defined and causing employers to be out of compliance with the FLSA.2024-01-1616 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Unions Today; 2023Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer joins Pandy in this episode to discuss the current activities of unions. Despite the media hype and constant stories of union activity in the country, Karl shares with us the reality of unions and what to expect in the coming year. You may be shocked with what the data actually tells us.2024-01-0916 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - What's Section 7 of the NLRA?The National Labor Relations Act is one of the most misunderstood aspects of employment and labor laws. In this episode Pandy reviews the basics of section 7 of the NLRA and what employers may or may not be able to do in regards to their current policies.2023-11-2813 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - FMLA: Let's Review the Facts Pt.2This is the second of three episodes focused on the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In this episode we review the general facts and foundation of FMLA. How well do you know the core details of FMLA?2023-11-2116 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - FMLA: What Can I Ask?In episode 3 of our FMLA series we review the questions employers are permitted to ask when discussing the possibilities of eligibility for FMLA. Conversations involving health issues or personal circumstances can be difficult and should be conducted by someone knowledgeable. How knowledgeable are you?2023-11-2115 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - FMLA: Let's Review the Facts Pt.1This is the first of three episodes reviewing the fundamentals of the Family Medical Leave Act. We start with the general notice. Did you know you're required to provide this information? Join Pandy as she explains the FMLA general notice and it's purpose.2023-11-0713 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Are You Using a 2nd Pair of Eyes?How often are you asking for a second opinion? A witness for a meeting or a second pair of eyes on a document or policy? In this episode Pandy reminds us that a second pair of eyes can help us refine our thoughts and perfect our understanding of how we are perceived by the Company and those we are attempting to lead in HR.2023-10-3111 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Where's the Humility?When was the last time you saw some sense of humility in an employee meeting or crucial conversation? The power of humility is being discounted and lost in the workplace and at all levels. In this episode Pandy reminds all of us the power of humility and the results of an honest conversation.2023-10-2413 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - What Should Have Happened?How many times do you ask yourself, "How did this happen?" Asking the right questions of your teams is the proper way to solving many of the challenges we face as HR professionals. Learn what questions to ask and how to lead your teams down the road to prevention rather than reaction.2023-10-1712 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Welcome to the Dark SideHuman Resources is not always a happy place, in fact many people who want to get into HR don't realize what a lonely place this can be. In this episode Pandy talks about some of the uncomfortable and confidential scenarios HR people find themselves in. It's not always about social events and celebrations. HR can be a very dark and lonely place when you know things you can't discuss with anyone else in the company.2023-10-1014 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Who are you offending?Have you noticed how almost anything can offend someone today? In this episode Pandy reminds all of us of the smallest things that can possibly offend your employees and the preventive steps you can take to keep your culture focused on positive and productive things.2023-09-1215 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Menopause Friendly Workplace?Are you providing a menopause friendly workplace? Most of you aren't but in this episode Pandy shares why this is becoming a hot topic and the organizations and government representatives that are promoting this movement. You might be surprised why HR should take this seriously and what companies can do now to prepare.2023-09-0513 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - The Benefits of TransformationDoug Goodwin from the Center for Great Work Performance is back in this episode talking about the power of transformation. Teaching your team to understand how positive change can lead to improved profits and engagment is the message. Can your company afford not to equip your Supervisors for exceptional performance?2023-08-2915 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Training for Security AwarenessDave Hatter from Intrust IT joins Pandy to discuss the risks and liabilties of not training your team on security awareness. Dave shares real world experiences of how companies have paid the price for not training to prevent such incidents and what businesses like yours can do to be proactive before the hackers and phishing e-mails cost you more then you can afford.2023-08-2319 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - What is Work Mastery? 8/1/2023Can you define work mastery and how to get there? The Center for Great Workplace Performance can and they know exactly how to get you and your management team onboard with their MVP Supervisory training programs. Doug Goodwin, co-founder explains how companies should be evaluating the approach, productivity and processes of their current operations and management teams in relationship to work mastery.2023-08-0116 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Advice from my Rising Stars 7/25/2023The best teachers are those who have walked in your shoes, right? Pandy invited 2 "HR Rising Stars" to share with you their journeys, their challenges and some of their success stories. Listen as Kisha Dierkson from Designs Direct and Warren Grove of Grove Transportation share advice for how they entered into the HR field and have grown into the professionals they are today. This episode is dedicated to everyone in the HR role who needs encouragement and some reassurance.2023-07-2519 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Introducing the Center for Great Workplace Performance 7/18/2023Doug Goodwin, co- founder for The Center for Great Workplace Performance joins Pandy to share how their program is changing the level of expertise and knowledge of management teams in the Tri-State market. Learn how the MVP certification is raising the bar of excellence for managers while improving the processes and culture of their client companies. This program has an approach and philosophy like no other.2023-07-1812 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Can your Supervisors communicate? 7/11/2023Every decision, every act has a consequence. So what is the consequence of a Supervisor that fails to communicate to his team or fails to communicate to HR?This show will have you thinking about how much we rely on the communication skills of our managers and the consequences of poor training in the area of communication. Ask yourself this question .... Who should be held accountable for poor communication?2023-07-1112 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Contents of an Effective Attendance Policy 7/4/2023What's in your attendance policy? Do you have the details needed to actually enforce your policy? Is your policy equally applied throughout your organization? In this episode Pandy gives you specific content to consider and why it's important to be this particular not only for your employees but for your management team as well.2023-07-0414 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Are you paying attention to state laws? 6/27/2023If you have remote workers, you need to be aware of the differences in state laws. In this episode Pandy reviews a list of prominent state laws that effect your daily HR decisions that relate to remote workers from how you interview to how reimbursements are paid. This show will have you thinking about your policies and procedures.2023-06-2716 minThe Human ResourceThe Human Resource - Bullseye Talent Solutions 6/20/2023Can we all agree that experience makes a difference in the workplace? That expertise is impactful? Leslie Deshler, co-founder of Bullseye Talent Solutions shares the success stories of hiring candidates with experience beyond your budget. Learn how hiring experience on a part-time or project basis can boast your workforce morale and productivity.2023-06-2016 minThe Human ResourceThe 5 Employee Files in HREveryone knows about the personnel file but did you know that there are reasons why certain paperwork should not be kept in the standard personnel file? Pandy discusses the risks of maintaining employee information improperly. Listen and learn the legal reasons why certain documents and employee information are to be kept out of the personnel file and in other designated areas.2023-05-1215 minThe Human ResourceWho's watching you, HR?Everything you do in HR is overseen by either a federal or state agency and if you aren't careful mistakes can happen that will cost big. In this episode Pandy discusses some of the most prominant of those "watchful eyes" and what you can do to stay compliant.2023-05-1213 minThe Human ResourceAre you training your Supervisors?This topic is so important to a business that in this episode Pandy challenges you to think about the depth and quality of management or supervisory training you're providing the "boots on the ground" that make over 90% of the HR decisions in your Company.2023-05-1215 minThe Human ResourceMeet The Purpose PartnerJohn McCarty joins Pandy to discuss his books The Purpose Partner and The Purpose Promise. His findings of what motivates employees and how companies can master employee retention are amazing and changing the culture of companies all over the country. Take notes as he shares some of his secrets and methods for working with management teams just like yours.2023-05-1219 minThe Human ResourceHow To Determine "Undue Hardship"When it comes to determining an appropriate accommodation under the Americans with Disabilites Act many companies claim undue hardship without acknowledging or properly reviewing the consequences of such a claim. In this episode Pandy walks you through the actual guidance of the EEOC in determining if a request for an accommodation qualifies as an undue hardhip for a company.2023-04-1115 min