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The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Immigration changes in 2024 - how HR can prepareWe are joined by Louise Haycock, immigration solicitor and partner at law firm Fragomen, to discuss the latest immigration changes affecting employers and the workforce, and how HR can prepare for them. Read the transcript here Want to learn more? Record of all workers' right to work in UK form Employment law guide: Immigration rules and right to work More XpertHR podcast episodes
2024-03-1210 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)Flexible working – current law and future reformThere's been a lot of discussion around flexible working reforms in the media and elsewhere recently, sometimes generating confusion as well as providing insight. So what are employers' current obligations, what changes have been agreed by Parliament and when are they due to be implemented? In this edition of the podcast, we are joined by XpertHR senior legal editor Laura Merrylees to answer these questions.
2023-10-0614 min
The Work in Sports Podcast - Insider Advice for Sports CareersNegotiating Your Salary in the Sports IndustryWhen looking for a job, especially your first one in the sports industry, salary negotiation can take a back seat to getting a foot in the door and starting your career. However, starting at a lower salary leads to lost earning potential that you have to make up later. A pair of WorkInSports Podcast listeners are dealing with the nuances of negotiating salary in the sports industry and are looking for guidance:“Hey Brian, I’m a recent college grad who just got my first job offer! I’m stoked! The salary is a little lower than I had...
2023-10-0415 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)Advancing gender equality in the workplace - eight key policy areasZeba Sayed and Stephen Simpson discuss the importance of having workplace policies that advance gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and highlight some of the innovative policies that progressive employers are now adopting. If you have questions or ideas for future editions of the show, you can email us at podcast@xperthr.co.uk. We would love to hear from you!
2023-08-0124 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)Sickness absence - trends and tipsWorkplace sickness absence is a complicated area for employers. In this edition of the podcast, Paula Flores, an HR Data Insights Analyst at XpertHR, leads us on a tour of the findings of our annual survey of absence rates and costs. What are the trends and what measures can employers adopt? Resources referenced in this podcast How to manage an employee with a poor sickness absence record How to set absence triggers and targets Short-term sickness absence policy Long-term sickness absence policy Absence rates and costs: XpertHR survey 2023
2023-06-1314 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)Age discrimination - tips, traps and tribunal casesAge discrimination can be a tricky area for employers. In this edition of the podcast, Susie Munro, Senior Legal Editor at XpertHR, leads us on a tour of recent cases that offer examples of how things can go wrong if they are mishandled and provides some tips on avoiding typical age-related traps. If you have questions or ideas for future editions of the show, you can email us at podcast@xperthr.co.uk. We would love to hear from you! The resources Susie refers to are: Age discrimination: Case law round-up Age discrimination: Employment tr...
2023-05-1121 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)Five steps to save yourself from burning out – help for struggling HR professionalsAccording to a recent survey, 98 per cent of HR professionals said they had felt burned out in the past six months. In this episode we ask: What is burnout exactly? Why is it afflicting so many people working in HR? And - crucially - what can you do to keep burnout at bay? On hand to address these questions are Debbie Kleiner, from Wellbeing in Work, and Bar Huberman, XpertHR's HR Strategy & Practice Content Manager. We are also hoping to make a second episode in which we explore your experiences of burnout. You can email...
2023-04-2720 min
Inclusive Leaders & CEO Impact Podcast by DIAL GlobalScott Walker, CEO of XpertHR: How can an organisation attract and retain the very best talent?In this week’s podcast, Leila McKenzie-Delis, CEO and Founder of DIAL Global speaks to Scott Walker, CEO of XpertHR, part of the Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions Group."You know Millennials and Gen-Z in the workplace are demanding that their organisations are ethical in the way in which they both interact with the world and their communities around them but also how they treat their employees and there is an innate sense of fairness that these employees really are insisting upon and so the people functions within the business are recognising that this is so...
2023-01-1934 min
Managing Reputational RiskManaging Reputational Risk - Episode 4In episode four, Grant and his guests discuss the impact of ‘The Great Resignation’ and how businesses of all sizes can find, nurture and retain talent.Grant is joined by Adam Gordon and Noelle Murphy to discuss the topic of staff hiring and retention. Adam is co-founder and CEO at Candidate.ID, a marketing automation SaaS platform for HR teams at employers such as IBM and Microsoft. Noelle is a senior HR practitioner at XpertHR. XpertHR is an online source of legal compliance, good practice and benchmarking information made available to HR professionals.
2022-03-1028 min
The Women Talking About Learning PodcastThe Workwear OneLior Locher is a Learning Consultant with NIIT. They also run their own coaching business where they work with changemakers and start-ups. Lior is a Fellow of the RSA and a multilingual global citizen, based in the UK. Their books “The DIY Phoenix” and “Values-based” are both on Amazon, their TEDx talk is here. You can find Lior on Twitter and LInkedIn.
Katrina Collier is on a mission to end the collaboration chaos that ruins recruitment and candidate experience; exacerbated by hybrid working. Her inclusive workshops help companies fix the real issues preventing successful talent acquisition, and her uniq...
2022-01-2550 min
New School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 10 TalentWelcome to season 2 episode 10 Talent.
In this episode I will be discussing Talent by covering the following areas:
What does Talent Mean (00:30)
Identifying Talent (07:18)
Talent Management (18:27)
Looking after Talent (31:11)
Losing Talent (47:30)
Recruiting Talent (57:18)
Training / Apprenticeship (01:03:58)
Support (01:15:56)
Success (01:29:01)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback please feel free to email...
2021-04-221h 39New School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 09 PayWelcome to season 2 episode 09 Pay.
In this episode I will be discussing Pay by covering the following areas:
Why do we come to work (00:05)
Deduction / Additions (06:47)
Bonus (15:00)
Salary Increase (25:00)
Secondment / Stepping up (37:33)
Salary Bands (43:56)
Equal Pay (54:25)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback please feel free to email: newschoolhr@icloud.com.
2021-04-221h 04New School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 08 AppealWelcome to season 2 episode 08 Appeal.
In this episode I will be discussing Appeal by covering the following areas:
The Reason for Dismissal (00:06)
The Right to Appeal (04:40)
What is an Appeal (09:24)
Prep (15:47)
The Meeting (20:51)
Adjourn (24:41)
Delivering the Outcome (29:52)
What Next (31:50)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback please feel free to...
2021-04-2234 minNew School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 07 DisciplinaryWelcome to season 2 episode 07 Disciplinary.
In this episode I will be discussing Disciplinary by covering the following areas:
The Pack (00:06)
Rep (06:30)
Reschedule (16:23)
The Meeting Location (22:21)
Recording (30:26)
Note Taker (33:04)
The Meeting (39:22)
Adjourn (44:20)
The Outcome / Reason (53:13)
10. After the Hearing (54:44)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback...
2021-04-221h 05New School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 06 InvestigationWelcome to season 2 episode 06 Investigation.
In this episode I will be discussing Investigation by covering the following areas:
Why Investigation (00:06)
Fact Finding (05:05)
Rep? (09:52)
Evidence (15:10)
Who to Speak to (20:14)
Are there Process Flaws (27:17)
Predict the Outcome (34:15)
Outcome (41:13)
9. Investigation Summary (54:06)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or...
2021-04-2259 minNew School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 05 GrievanceWelcome to season 2 episode 05 Grievance.
In this episode I will be discussing Grievance by covering the following areas:
What is a Grievance (00:07)
Speaking to the person (06:44)
Grievance Hearing (12:55)
Investigating (18:24)
Providing the Outcome (23:35)
Mediation (27:45)
Taking Action (34:54)
Education (39:54)
9. Whistleblower (44:04)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback...
2021-04-2150 minNew School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 04 Diversity & InclusionWelcome to season 2 episode 04 Diversity & Inclusion.
In this episode I will be discussing Diversity & Inclusion by covering the following areas:
What is Diversity & Inclusion (00:21)
Protected Characters (06:00)
Discrimination (12:30)
Cost to Business (16:54)
How do you Prevent (22:20)
Harassment (32:30)
Bantz (41:00)
8. Work Place Culture (46:00)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise...
2021-04-201h 01New School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 03 PregnancyWelcome to season 2 episode 03 Pregnancy.
In this episode I will be discussing Pregnancy by covering the following areas:
The Pregnancy (00:30)
Time Off (10:15)
The Risk Assessments (15:50)
Redundancy (24:00)
Maternity (29:50)
Paternity (35:15)
7. Return to Work (42:30)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback please feel free to email...
2021-03-1455 minNew School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 02 Flexible WorkingWelcome to season 2 episode 02 Flexible Working.
In this episode I will be discussing Flexible Working by covering the following areas:
What is a Flexible Working Request (00:26)
Statutory Right (08:50)
The Meeting (16:30)
Accepting / What Next (26:20)
Rejecting / Consequences (41:05)
The Bigger Picture (49:00)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback please feel free to email: newschoolhr@icloud...
2021-02-211h 02
New School HRNew School HR - Season 2 - 01 AbsenceWelcome to season 2 episode 01 Absence.
In this episode I will be discussing Absence by covering the following areas:
What is an Absence (02:30)
3 Types of Absence (06:56)
Long Term Sick / Medical / Occupational Health (15:58)
Managing Absence (34:21)
Empathy (45:15)
Reasonable Adjustments (54:48)
RTW - Return to Work (1:01:04)
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback please feel...
2021-02-071h 12
New School HRNew School HR - Bonus Episode - 01 How I Made a PodcastWelcome to bonus episode 01 - How I Made a Podcast
In this episode I will be talking through the steps it took to make this podcast by covering the following topics:
Brainstorm
Hardware
Software
Time Table
Social Media
Launch
Ups and Downs
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should you wish to raise questions or submit feedback...
2021-01-071h 10
New School HRNew School HR - Series 1 - 10 YouWelcome to episode 10 You.
In this episode I will be discussing things to make note of in your new probation review by covering the following areas:
Who are you
What was your HR stance
What was your journey
Who are you away from work
What do you offer
Why are you unique
Who said you couldn’t
What next
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show.
Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so sh...
2020-12-151h 02New School HRNew School HR - Series 1 - 09 The Probation ReviewWelcome to episode 09 The Probation Review.
In this episode I will be discussing things to make note of in your new probation review by covering the following areas:
1. Week 4 / 8 / 12
2. Feedback & Opportunities
3. What has worked
4. What you have learned
5. Your observations
6. Clarity
7. Your objectives
This episode contains some un "HR" friendly language..... however man up, listen with an open mind and hopefully take something away from the show. Moving forward I would like to have questions submitted so should...
2020-12-1343 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)FFCRA's December 31 Expiration Date Looms Large for HROn this podcast, Littler employment attorney Natasha DeCourcy joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss what happens if the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and its federal paid leave provision is allowed to expire on December 31. DeCourcy takes employers through all the potential contingencies, including whether an expiration also means the end of an employer's ability to continue claiming tax credits. She also advises that employers should not mention the FFCRA, or anything related to COVID, at all in their employee handbooks because of the fleeting nature of these requirements.
2020-12-0215 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)What the Biden Presidency Could Mean for EmployersThis podcast explores the various changes employers should expect after President-elect Biden takes office on January 20, as Proskauer employment attorneys Anthony Oncidi and Laura Fant join XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld. Oncidi heads the labor and employment group at Proskauer's Los Angeles office while Fant practices with the firm's New York City office. While there would have been more developments had the Democrats taken control of the Senate (at best they can achieve a 50-50 split), Oncidi and Fant agree there will be significant action at the regulatory level.
2020-11-1228 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Back to School Leave Issues Bedeviling EmployersA new school year has started, and it is presenting unprecedented challenges for working parents and employers. Many schools are physically open on a reduced schedule or 100% remote. The US Department of Labor recently tried to clear up confusion regarding an employee's eligibility for leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) when a child's school is on a hybrid or remote schedule. On this podcast, Littler employment shareholder Jeff Nowak joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss a host of back to school leave issues. Nowak is sympathetic to the plight many parents are fa...
2020-09-1121 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)How COVID-19 Updates Should Affect Your Employee HandbookEmployers have had to adopt a host of new policies and procedures during the COVID-19 crisis and must continue weighing changes that were unthinkable just a few months ago. This podcast features unique insights on ways to answer employee questions and prepare for future challenges from Ogletree Deakins employment attorney Kathy Dudley Helms, who heads her firm's Columbia, South Carolina office and Lin Hearne, Director of HR Operations for Acute Care at Prisma Health. Helms and Hearne share perspectives from the compliance side and the practical side on: Remote work policies; Visitor and mail policies; Bonus...
2020-06-2626 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)What Will Post-Pandemic Workplaces Look Like?Employers are facing many challenges as they weigh what a return to work will entail, and how it can be done safely. On this podcast, Global Workplace Analytics President Kate Lister joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of work and what offices may look like in the years ahead. "The genie is not going back in the bottle with telework," said Lister. "The surveys we've done show the large majority of people who hadn't worked from home before want to continue doing it." Meanwhile, amidst the business downturn, she...
2020-04-2922 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Reducing Anxiety Amid the COVID-19 Mental Health CrisisOn this podcast, Brower joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss the crisis and offer tangible ways to reduce stress. She also addresses how managers can help, including understanding mental illness under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Brower has written a book about creating work-life fulfillment and has engaged with many Fortune 500 companies during her career. Some tips include: Maintaining a daily routine; Being grateful for the little things; Setting boundaries (e.g. not talking coronavirus over dinner); and Limiting time reading or watching the news.
2020-04-2320 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Stay-at-Home Orders and What Makes a Job Truly "Essential"On this podcast, Laner Muchin employment attorney Peter Gillespie addresses several key issues affecting businesses in the new COVID-19 landscape, including: Whether relief is available to businesses that disagree with having been deemed "nonessential"; How multistate employers should handle discrepancies regarding who are essential workers; Whether it is enough for an employer to give out gloves and surgical masks in an effort to stay open; and Other key employer obligations under OSHA.
2020-04-0819 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Handling COVID-19 Plant Closing and Furlough IssuesThe news has been rather bleak on the employment front of late to say the least. A record 6.6 million Americans filed unemployment benefits claims last week, after nearly 3.3 million unemployment benefits claims were filed two weeks ago, up from just 200,000 one month ago. At the heart of this has been the spiraling number of business closings and temporary shutdowns taking place amid COVID-19. On this podcast, Ford Harrison employment attorney Amy Turci joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss what employers need to know about the Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification (WARN) Act, plant closings and te...
2020-04-0313 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Managing Employees During a Global PandemicWorking from home is one thing, but working from home with children in the house 24/7 or elderly relatives to care for is quite another. On this podcast, XpertHR Managing Director Scott Walker discusses those challenges, how this crisis has affected him personally and specific steps he has taken to maintain staff morale. "We don't know when this is going to end. All of our offices are in a form of lockdown," said Walker. "You need to strike that right balance between creating a sense of fun and engagement when people are working at home disconnected from their...
2020-03-3120 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Don't Let Unconscious Bias Derail Your WorkplaceThis podcast features one of the nation's leading experts on unconscious bias at work, Dr. Sondra Thiederman. Having worked with Fortune 500 companies, Thiederman noted that positive biases can be just as damaging as negative ones when it comes to damaging an organization's recruiting efforts. For instance, Thiederman said the following "positive" biases can prevent HR from seeing candidates as they really are: Millennials are always good with technology; Older workers tend to be reliable; and Asians bring strong math skills to the table.
2020-03-2423 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)How Employers Should Handle Coronavirus ConcernsWith the coronavirus (or COVID-19) permeating every aspect of American life, much of the focus is on workplace implications. This podcast takes a deep dive into the issues as longtime Ogletree Deakins employment attorney Kathy Dudley Helms, managing shareholder of the firm's Columbia, South Carolina, office, shares her insights in a wide-ranging conversation with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld.
2020-03-1323 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Why Class Action Employment Cases Are on the RiseOn this podcast, Seyfarth Shaw partner Gerald Maatman discusses the record rate for employment law class actions in 2019 with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld, a trend employers cannot afford to ignore. Maatman authored the firm's 16th Annual Workplace Class Action Litigation Report, which pointed to "seismic shifts" in the employment law class action landscape.
2020-02-1817 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Amazon's Crackdown Sheds Spotlight on Employee SpeechWhen Amazon threatened to fire employees for speaking out about the company's need to do more on climate change, it created a public relations quagmire. This podcast examines Amazon's ill-fated crackdown and other topical employee speech issues with Kate Bischoff, who runs the Minneapolis-based tHRive Law and Consulting, and Cleveland employment attorney Jonathan Hyman, of Meyers Roman. Hyman noted that PR issues often trump legal ones. In this case, threatening a couple of employees with termination led to more than 350 Amazon workers speaking out publicly in an online critique.
2020-02-0623 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Best Employee Handbook Tips for 2020On this podcast, Littler shareholder Meredith Shoop provides her annual look at the key items organizations need to include in their employee handbooks. With new state and local employment laws sprouting up on a fairly regular basis, Shoop notes that regular updates are critical.
2020-01-0918 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)New 2020 California Laws Pose Challenges for EmployersOn this podcast, Littler shareholder Bruce Sarchet takes a deep dive into the many new California employment laws effective January 1, 2020, with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld. Sarchet highlights AB 5, which would reclassify an estimated 2 million workers in California from independent contractors to employees.
2019-12-2329 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Office Holiday Party Hazards and How to Avoid ThemOn this podcast, longtime North Carolina employment attorney Robin Shea joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss workplace parties and how employers can ensure their annual holiday celebration steers clear of legal risks.
2019-12-1614 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Massive ICE Raid Raises Troubling Issues for EmployersUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents carried out what's been called the largest statewide workplace enforcement action in the nation's history in arresting 680 undocumented workers at several Mississippi food processing plants this summer. ICE also seized records from the companies that employed these workers. This podcast examines what's next for employers amidst this heightened enforcement climate with Littler shareholder Jorge Lopez, who chairs the firm's Global Mobility and Immigration Practice Group. Lopez discussed what HR can do to stay prepared for I-9 audits and stressed the importance of being proactive in showing good faith regarding compliance...
2019-10-2512 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Supreme Court Hears Landmark LGBT CasesThis podcast features a unique look inside the Supreme Court as XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld reports on whether Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from being fired based on their sexual orientation, transgender or transitioning status. The justices heard oral arguments on October 8, with rulings not expected until 2020. The Court appeared deeply divided in what figures to be the most closely watched employment law controversy of its term. Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia and Altitude Express v. Zarda involve a pair of gay men who claimed they lost their jobs because of their sexu...
2019-10-1611 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)How Second Chance Hiring Can Uncover Untapped TalentOn this podcast, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) CEO and President Johnny C. Taylor Jr. speaks with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld about the importance of second chance hiring of individuals with a criminal history. Taylor said employers cannot afford to ignore this untapped talent pool, especially amidst the growing labor shortage. Since taking the helm at SHRM nearly two years ago, Taylor has made this issue a top priority for the 300,000-plus member organization. One CEO told Taylor, "We are flush with cash. Our problem is human capital. We can't find enough of the right...
2019-10-0721 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Stopping Pregnancy Discrimination Before It StartsMany employers continue to get tripped up with compliance issues involving pregnancy. That's why long-time employment attorney Robin Shea, of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld on this podcast to discuss pregnancy discrimination pitfalls and how to avoid them. Light-duty programs are a real trap with pregnant employees, according to Shea. "I'm still seeing employers who offer "make-work" light duty for work-related injuries but do not offer it for anybody else. And that could be a problem under the [Supreme Court's] Young vs. UPS standard," she said. In that case, the employer accommodated...
2019-08-0519 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing the WorkplaceArtificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly significant role in recruiting and hiring, cybersecurity, payroll and other employment areas. This podcast takes an in-depth look at AI issues with Garry Mathiason, who spearheaded a first-of-its-kind practice area in forming the Robotics Practice Group at Littler Mendelson.
2019-07-1730 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Drug Testing in the Marijuana Legalization AgeOn this podcast, New Hampshire employment attorney Jim Reidy discusses with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld whether employers should still be testing for marijuana on their drug screens. With 33 states having legalized some form of medical marijuana and 10 more plus the District of Columbia having legalized recreational use, the issue is growing in importance. New York City recently passed a groundbreaking preemployment drug testing ban for marijuana, and Maine has a similar ban. Reidy called these laws, "The wave of things to come." But he expects that safety-sensitive positions will always be exceptions.
2019-06-0516 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Supreme Court 2019 - Arbitration, LGBT Are Top Workplace DevelopmentsThis podcast takes an in-depth look at key developments from this year's Supreme Court term affecting employers with Anthony Oncidi, head of the Labor and Employment Group for Proskauer's Los Angeles office, and XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld. Most notably, the Court held 5-4 in Lamps Plus, Inc. v. Varela that employees may not compel their employer to face classwide arbitration when an arbitration agreement is ambiguous as to whether the parties agreed to submit disputes to class arbitration. It marks the latest in a series of close decisions permitting companies to bar class actions in court as...
2019-05-2228 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Why Diversity and Inclusion Matters More Than EverOn this podcast, Littler employment attorney Cindy-Ann Thomas, co-chair of the firm's EEO & Diversity Practice Group joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld for a deep dive into diversity and inclusion issues. "Diversity is really not the problem for most employers, it's inclusion," said Thomas. This means taking a good, hard look at the organization's systems and practices. Nonetheless, Thomas noted that it is important for employers to ensure their interviewing panels are diverse. Otherwise, she asserted, "You end up with a team of mini-me's."
2019-05-0920 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Will Nationwide Paid Family Leave Ever Become Reality?While the US is the only industrialized country that does not guarantee its citizens paid family leave, there is a growing push to change that. On this podcast, the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM's) Lisa Horn joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discusses how the various proposals might fare amidst gridlock in Congress. Horn is SHRM's vice president of policy engagement. Speaking at SHRM's Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC about the possibility of paid family leave, Horn said, "It absolutely has to be bipartisan to get anywhere in this town." Horn added, th...
2019-04-1609 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)What the Proposed Overtime Rules Mean For EmployersOn this podcast, the Trump administration's recent proposal to raise the minimum salary for overtime-exempt employees to $35,308 takes center stage in a conversation between former Department of Labor Wage and Hour Administrator Tammy McCutchen (now VP & Managing Director of Strategic Solutions at ComplianceHR) and XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld. Speaking with Weisenfeld at the Society for Human Resource Management's annual Employment Law and Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, McCutchen stressed that time is of the essence with the new regulations. In noting that 2020 is an election year, she said a failure to finalize the proposed rules by...
2019-03-2513 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)How to Keep A-List Talent From Exiting Stage LeftFrom a bottom-line perspective, few things are as costly as watching talented employees walk out the door. On this podcast, employee engagement expert David Lee speaks with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld about common mistakes managers make to push people away, and ways to avoid them. Lee focuses in on what turns employees from "happy campers" into job seekers. Too often, he says, employers fail to act as if human capital is their number one asset. He called it "very important" for organizations to consider what is within their circle of control to create a positive work ex...
2019-03-1525 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Why Biometrics in the Workplace Is a Growing IssueA growing number of companies are turning to technology to keep track of employee biometric data, such as fingerprints. But the use of this data is also creating a host of privacy issues. On this podcast, Chicago employment attorney Greg Abrams, of Faegre Baker Daniels, and Kate Bischoff, who runs the Minneapolis-based tHRrive Law and Consulting, join XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld for a deep dive into employer biometrics use and how it is leading to increased litigation and concerns.
2019-03-0417 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Investigations Expert Discusses How to Spot DeceptionDespite what one might see on Law & Order and other shows, there is no foolproof way to tell when an employee who is the subject of an internal investigation is lying. But while there may not always be a "smoking gun," there are steps HR professionals can take to increase their odds of spotting deception. On this podcast, investigations expert Michael W. Johnson tells XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld that many people stumble when questioning witnesses because they are looking for the wrong body language cues and operating on a number of misconceptions, including: Good eye...
2019-02-2527 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Top Employee Handbook Tips for 2019With many new employment laws taking effect in various states, the new year is a perfect time to take a fresh look at your organization's employee handbook. On this podcast, Littler shareholder Meredith Shoop speaks with XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld about what employers need to know when updating their handbooks. "If you've been allowing your company handbook to fall down the to-do list, then it's time to really consider bringing it back up to the top," said Shoop. "It's a critically important document for any and all HR functions, and it's something that should be taken ve...
2019-02-0917 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Best Ways to Avoid Performance Review BlundersOn this podcast, Philadelphia employment attorney Jonathan Segal joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss what's wrong with the annual performance review process and how to fix it. Segal is managing principal of the Duane Morris Institute and a popular speaker at Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conferences. While some have called for abolishing annual performance reviews altogether, Segal is not among them. "We should fix it [the process] rather than nix it," he said. "There is a lot of checking off boxes and writing comments, but no conversation." If employers focus more on performance de...
2019-02-0923 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)What Key 2018 Ballot Measures Mean for the WorkplaceVoter turnout for the 2018 midterm election hit a 50-year high, as the fate of both the House of Representatives and the Senate hung in the balance. But with attention focused on several hotly contested races, there were some notable state ballot initiatives that employers should not overlook. On this podcast, XpertHR Legal Editors David Weisenfeld and Beth Zoller discuss several key measures that passed in the election's aftermath, including: Expanded transgender rights in Massachusets; Minimum wage increases in Arkansas and Missouri; Recreational marijuana legalization in Michigan; and Medical marijuana legalization in Missouri and Utah.
2019-02-0913 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)California Dreaming - New Employment Laws Send Shock WavesThis podcast examines the dizzying array of new employment laws that have been signed recently affecting California employers with Bruce Sarchet, a shareholder with Littler Mendelson's Sacramento office. The highlights discussed included a: First-of-its-kind law requiring Golden State-based corporations to have at least one woman on their board of directors; Significant expansion of California's sexual harassment prevention law; Ban on most confidentiality clauses in sexual harassment settlement agreements; New law limiting an employer's ability to use non-disparagement clauses; and Breastfeeding breaks expansion of employee rights.
2019-02-0917 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)#MeToo Movement Sparks New Anti-Sexual Harassment LawsNew York has passed new sexual harassment policy and training requirements affecting all employers, from Mom-and-Pop stores to Wal-Mart. With other states beginning to follow suit, this podcast examines the new laws with New York City employment attorney Michael Schmidt, vice chair of the Labor and Employment Department at Cozen O'Connor. "Even if you've got just one employee in New York, you've got to comply with the training requirement," said Schmidt. Another notable requirement is that an employer must comply with these requirements as each new hire is brought into the company. Companies have until October 9, 2019, to c...
2019-02-0920 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)What HR Must Do to Survive and ThriveThis podcast features outside-the-box insights about the HR role and how to improve it from Steve Browne, the author of "HR on Purpose" and acclaimed speaker. Browne, vice president of HR for the LaRosa's Pizzeria chain, often shows up incognito at his employer's various restaurants so employees are not on edge and do not change their approach. Browne shares many useful tips that may change the way you think about HR. Chief among them, Browne stresses that HR must be "a regular part of the mechanism" and not just a place people go to when there is a...
2019-02-0926 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Why Zero-Tolerance Policies Are a Bad IdeaMany companies trumpet their zero-tolerance discipline policies as evidence of their strong stance against bad workplace behavior. But this podcast examines how these policies might actually do more harm than good with Robin Shea, a partner with Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, and the author of the firm's Employment and Labor Insider blog. "They're way too strict," said Shea. "Most employees view these policies as meaning that if you commit an offense, you will be fired with no consideration of mitigating circumstances." According to Shea, the result is that some employees will not report certain misconduct because they d...
2019-02-0916 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Sexual Harassment 2.0, What Now?With #MeToo now a household name, sexual harassment is undoubtedly one of the most significant issues affecting employers today. That's why it was front and center at the annual conference of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Chicago, which featured a presentation by Philadelphia employment attorney Jonathan Segal, partner and managing principal of the Duane Morris Institute. This podcast features a wide-ranging conversation with Segal at the conference about sexual harassment and workplace relationships, including: The role HR can play in investigations; Why love contracts are not a good idea; Gray areas involving what's socially a...
2019-02-0915 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Is the Gig Economy More Myth Than Reality?The gig economy has been described as a "game changer" for the relationship between companies and their workers. But a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report actually shows a slight decline in the number of US workers employed in alternative work arrangements between 2005 and 2017. So is all of the gig economy talk more hype than reality? This podcast takes an in-depth look with Fisher Phillips employment attorney Rich Meneghello, who co-chairs his firm's Gig Economy Practice Group. "If you're an HR professional, this report is not good news," says Meneghello. However, he notes that the report f...
2019-02-0915 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor Discusses Key Issues Affecting HRSHRM's President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. has made several changes since taking the helm at the beginning of 2018. This podcast features a wide-ranging conversation with Taylor at the SHRM 2018 Conference and Exposition in Chicago on key challenges affecting HR professionals today. Chief among them is the oft-voiced complaint that, too often when people go to HR, nothing happens. "A lot happens, but people just don't know it's happening," said Taylor. "And that's the part that we've got to do a better job as a profession of reacting to." Taylor explains that much of what HR do...
2019-02-0916 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Supreme Court Aids Employers in Arbitration CasesThe Supreme Court has ruled that companies may force their employees to arbitrate their workplace disputes individually, rather than as part of a class action. It's a ruling that could affect an estimated 25 million employment contracts and has a host of other implications. This podcast examines the closely watched case of Epic Systems vs. Lewis and what it means for employers with Seyfarth Shaw employment attorney Gerald Maatman, who chairs the firm's class action defense group.
2019-02-0920 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)How Opioids and Marijuana Are Changing the Drug-Testing LandscapeBetween the nation's growing opioid crisis and the increasing number of marijuana legalization laws, employers may need to revisit their drug-testing programs if they have not already done so. Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta said during a 2018 speech about occupational licensing that employers should "rethink the practice of drug testing every applicant" because it could keep qualified people out of the workforce. On this podcast, management-side employment attorney Jim Reidy discusses pressing issues affecting this evolving area. Reidy chairs the labor and employment group at Sheehan Phinney in New Hampshire, and said several of his clients no lo...
2019-02-0914 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Why the EU's General Data Protection Regulation Matters for US EmployersOn May 25, 2018, the European Union's new General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) takes effect, bringing about the most significant change to European data security in more than 20 years. For the first time, data breach notifications will be mandatory for employers in all 28 EU member states. And that's not all. On this podcast, Littler Mendelson employment attorney Philip Gordon, who co-chairs the firm's Privacy and Background Checks Practice Group, examines what the GDPR means for US businesses. Gordon cautioned, "Anyone who markets products over the web will have reason for concern and will have to look at their website pri...
2019-02-0922 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)How Much Employee Input Is Enough?Employee engagement continues to be a trending topic because of its close connection to an organization's ability to retain its workers. So how can employers get better at making their employees truly feel like part of the team without losing sight of the bottom line? And is there any danger of relying too much on employee input? This podcast examines those questions and more with noted HR blogger and professional Tim Sackett, a key contributor to Fistful of Talent who also serves as president of HRU Technical Resources, a $40 million IT and engineering contract staffing firm.
2019-02-0918 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Paid Leave Trend Continues to Affect HRWhile the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, serious federal action regarding paid leave remains elusive. However, a growing number of states and municipalities are going beyond the FMLA to take matters into their own hands. On this podcast, Littler Mendelson employment attorney Casey Kurtz, who co-chairs the firm's Leaves of Absence and Disability Accommodation Practice Group, examines the growing trend of paid leave laws along with the key questions he receives regarding employee leave generally.
2019-02-0916 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)What 2018 California Employment Laws Mean For HRCalifornia has long been at or near the front of employment law trends, and that certainly holds true this year. New compliance requirements involving job interviews, the minimum wage and parental leave already have taken effect in the Golden State, and more could be on the way. This podcast features an in-depth look at all of these new laws affecting the workplace with Littler Mendelson employment attorney Bruce Sarchet, of the firm's Sacramento office. Sarchet is a member of Littler's Workplace Policy Institute, where he focuses on California legislative changes.
2019-02-0923 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Sexual Harassment Run Amok - A View From the EEOCWith sexual harassment claims remaining very much in the headlines, this podcast takes an in-depth look at the issue with EEOC Associate Legal Counsel Carol Miaskoff. "People in privileged positions often feel the basic rules don't apply to them," says Miaskoff, who calls that a huge risk factor for companies. Despite the striking increase in superstar sexual harassment claims (featured in the last XpertHR podcast), Miaskoff says the percentage of harassment victims who come forward is "very small." For instance, she cites an EEOC Task Force Report revealing that only 8% of people who have been the victims of...
2019-02-0925 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Superstar Sexual Harassment and What to Do About ItSince sexual harassment claims against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein first emerged in October, the floodgates have opened. From Charlie Rose to Matt Lauer, Mark Halperin and many more, the allegations against big names keep on coming, and the #metoo movement is gaining strength. On this podcast, workplace trainer and employment attorney Allison West discusses what organizations should do when it's a CEO, a senior vice president or any other prominent figure who stands accused of sexual harassment. West has conducted training for CBS and many other well-known employers. She also holds SPHR, SHRM-SCP and AWI-CH certifications, and is...
2019-02-0925 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Why Salary History Bans Are on the RiseSeveral jurisdictions have passed laws banning salary history questions during the hiring process, with more likely in 2018. This podcast examines the trend and what employers need to know about it with Fisher Phillips attorney Cheryl Pinarchick, a founding co-chair of the firm's Pay Equity Practice Group. The rationale behind these laws is that salary history questions perpetuate past discrimination and lead to pay differences between men and women for performing comparable work. "Pay discrimination can follow employees from job to job throughout their careers," said Pinarchick.
2019-02-0914 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)How Generation Z Is Changing the WorkforceOn this podcast, the Chief HR Officer of Randstad North America discusses how Generation Z is already making its presence felt in the workplace and what employers need to do to communicate effectively with these young workers.
2019-02-0421 min
The XpertHR Podcast (US)Is Predictive Scheduling the Next Big Thing?This podcast takes an in-depth look at one of the most notable workplace trends of 2017, predictive scheduling. Laws have been sprouting up that require a certain amount of notice to employees before any scheduling changes are made. New York City, San Francisco, San Jose and Seattle are among the big cities to enact predictive scheduling laws, and Oregon recently passed the first statewide predictive scheduling measure. Littler shareholder Bruce Sarchet, a member of the firm's Workplace Policy Institute, says predictive scheduling measures have arisen to help workers in retail jobs, fast food and other industries where schedules c...
2019-01-2816 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)HR developments 2018/2019In this roundtable podcast, members of the XpertHR editorial team reflect on the key employment law developments of 2018 and the impact of these for HR, including: Brexit; the GDPR; the apprenticeship levy; pay reporting; parental bereavement leave; and family-friendly policies. With many of the changes likely to affect employers of all sizes and in differing sectors, we consider what employers need to do to prepare and plan for the year ahead and beyond. Presenter Laura Merrylees is joined by Susie Munro, Stephen Simpson, Noelle Murphy and Fiona Cuming. Edited and produced by Chris Bryant.
2018-12-1329 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)TUPE mythbusters (part 1)In part one of our two-part podcast on TUPE, we discuss how to inform and consult employees on a TUPE transfer to ensure as smooth a transfer as possible. Special guests Patrick Brodie and Kelly Thomson, TUPE specialists at law firm RPC and XpertHR contributing authors, run through their top tips on informing and consulting.
2017-09-2115 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)Managing an underperforming employeeIn this week's podcast, we look at how employers can manage poorly performing employees in an effective and proactive manner. In particular, we cover: giving feedback to underperforming employees; the standard of performance that is expected of employees; following a fair performance management process; and redeployment in the context of poorly performing employees. We also briefly look at Matthew Taylor's review of modern employment practices. Presenter Jeya Thiruchelvam is joined by XpertHR consultant editor Darren Newman.
2017-07-1310 min
Personnel Today AudioFriday podcast - 23 Oct 09: IoD want pension age to be 70, IRS pay prospects survey 2010, and CIPD buys BridgeHR news and analysis including:
<ul><li>We discuss the Institute of Directors’ call for state pension age to rise to 70</li>
<li>What are the likely pay deals in 2010? We look at the latest IRS pay prospects survey, published on XpertHR today</li>
<li>And we discuss the fallout of the CIPD’s announcement to buy the Bridge Partnership consultancy.</li></ul>
Rob Moss is joined by John Charlton, Mark Crail and Mike Berry.
2009-10-2311 min