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Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastRec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastGreenhouse Sends a Text MessageThis Week in RecTech; LinkUp, the provider of global job market data, announced the release of Compass—an intuitive digital toolset for analyzing labor demand in real time and living color. https://hrtechfeed.com/linkup-launches-compass-a-visual-job-market-insight-tool/ XpertHR today announced it has rebranded to Brightmine™, marking a strategic change for the company to further support HR leaders through today’s increasingly complex workforce conditions and global economic uncertainty.  https://hrtechfeed.com/xperthr-cnages-name-to-brightmine/ Upwork announced Upwork Partners, a new program for companies to establish partnerships with Upwork that highlight skilled independent professionals on Upwo...2024-04-1907 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Pay awards – what’s in store for 2024?What financial challenges does the coming year have in store for organisations as they plan their reward strategy? Paula Flores and Hannah Mason, data insight analysts at XpertHR, make their predictions based on the findings from our autumn pay forecasts and priorities survey. Resources XpertHR surveys Reward planning 2024: priorities and key challenges Forecasts for pay awards in 2023/2024 Benchmarking - HR Metrics2023-11-0615 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The 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)The 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)The 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 minInclusive Leaders & CEO Activist Podcast by DIAL GlobalInclusive Leaders & CEO Activist 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 min10X Managers Podcast - LIVE!10X Managers Podcast - LIVE!The Role Culture Plays In High-Performance Teams 🤝According to Tom Love, culture plays a vital role in creating high-performance teams.  After all, your team can be the absolute best in terms of skill. However, if there’s no environment conducive to the people that have mastered that skill or if the environment can’t contribute to your employees bringing their skills together, it will not lead to high performance. Psychological safety and zero judgement are examples of essential components of an effective team culture as they allow your people to come to work as their authentic selves and perform to their best abilities. The e...2022-07-1404 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)HR careers - what our survey revealsNoelle Murphy, senior HR practice editor at XpertHR, explores the findings from XpertHR's recent HR careers survey including the impact of the pandemic and hybrid working practices on HR professionals and discusses priorities and challenges on the HR agenda.2022-03-2223 minManaging Reputational RiskManaging 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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)What the Supreme Court's Vaccine Mandate Rulings Mean for EmployersWith the Supreme Court blocking the Biden administration's vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers from taking effect, what happens next? And, does the ruling leave companies on their own when it comes to vaccine-related safety measures? XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld breaks down this monumental ruling striking down the COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that would have affected an estimated 84-million employees, and a separate opinion upholding a vaccine requirement for health care workers. Meanwhile, XpertHR Legal Editor Melissa Boyce, who leads our vaccination resource coverage, discusses how employers can proceed now that the Supreme Court has spoken.2022-01-2119 minNew School HRNew 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 12Best Hire EverBest Hire Ever26 - Michael Cardman on the DOL's Recent Independent Contractor GuidanceIn Episode 26 of BEST HIRE EVER, Kris Dunn talks with Michael Cardman, Legal Editor at XpertHR, on the Department of Labor's (DOL) recent employer-friendly rule/guidance related to the classification of Independent Contractors in the American workforce. Passed at the end of the Trump administration, Michael and Kris discuss the rule as announced on 1/6/21 and run through the 5-Factor Test when testing whether an individual qualifies as an independent contractor. KD and Michael also cover the announcement by the Biden administration on intent to freeze this and other agency guidance not fully deployed in the USA a...2021-02-0128 minNew School HRNew 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 10New School HRNew 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 02The XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)California Employment Law Changes to Watch in 2021Littler employment shareholders Bruce Sarchet and Emily Patajo join XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld for an in-depth look at the many new developments affecting California employers in 2021. Some of the more notable developments include the: Expansion of the California Family Rights Act to apply to employers with five or more employees; New pay data-reporting requirements for employers with 100 or more employees; Emergency COVID-19 workplace safety regulations; Changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act; and Added diversity requirements for the boards of publicly held corporations. 2020-12-1529 minNew School HRNew 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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)Managing the end of a redundancy processEmployment lawyer David Whincup provides practical tips on managing the end of a redundancy process.2020-10-2033 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)Handling Employee Social Media Use Amid the 2020 ElectionLong-time employment attorneys Jonathan Hyman and Robin Shea, both accomplished bloggers on workplace issues, join XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld for a wide-ranging discussion about employee social media use. Generally speaking, employers can hold an employee responsible for posts on their personal social media accounts. But there are lots of exceptions to the rule. "Employers can't get too draconian or employees will perceive them as Big Brother," said Hyman. "The message shouldn't be 'don't post political stuff.' It should be 'let's be respectful.'" Shea asserted that employers must avoid content-based judgments. "You can't allow pro-Biden pos...2020-10-0126 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)Recruiting During a Global Pandemic - How Employers Must AdaptHR is at a tipping point, and must take a fresh look at how it approaches job candidates and employees. That's according to Ira Wolfe, author of "Recruiting in the Age of Googlization: When the Shift Hits Your Plan," who joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss recruiting challenges during this time of uncertainty. Wolfe is the president of Success Performance Solutions and often presents at SHRM conferences.2020-08-1822 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)Courageous Workplace Conversation About Racial InequalityIn our continued look at diversity and inclusion issues, corporate culture consultant Joy Stephens joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss the importance of having serious conversations about racial inequality to create greater understanding among your employees. That includes raising questions with your management team. "If black people make up 10% or 11% of the country, why don't they make up 10% or 11% of the leadership team?" asked Stephens. "If you have an all-white executive board, ask yourself why." Noting that diversity is no longer an expendable line item, Stephens said she would like to see these conversations extend...2020-07-2721 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)LGBT Workers Win Blockbuster Supreme Court RulingThe Supreme Court broke new ground with its 6-3 ruling that an employer that fires someone merely for being gay or transgender violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The Court's decision is a major victory for LGBT employees, who had lacked basic job protections in more than half of the states. Anthony Oncidi, head of the labor and employment group for Proskauer's Los Angeles office, joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss the ruling's significance, what it means for employers and what the next big workplace issue will be at the nation's highest court.2020-06-1818 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)How Employers Should Respond to George Floyd AftermathThe co-author of a Harvard Business Review article on why US businesses must take meaningful action against racism, Laura Morgan Roberts, and the co-chair of Littler's EEO and Diversity Practice Group, Cindy-Ann Thomas, join XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld for a discussion about the nationwide response to George Floyd's suffocation death at the hands of police in Minneapolis. Roberts and Thomas discuss the importance of candor in corporate messages. It's especially important not to couch terms or tiptoe around the realities of the situation, said Thomas. "Employers need to show they understand by using words in their sta...2020-06-0540 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)COVID-19 Employer Reopening Compliance ChallengesEmployers are facing numerous dilemmas as they prepare to reopen their worksites. New York City employment attorney Jason Habinksy joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to discuss how to handle these return-to-work challenges without violating employment laws. Habinsky chairs the labor and employment practice group at Haynes and Boone. "HR professionals will be additionally busy as we return to the workplace," said Habinsky. "A big part of that is going to be reassuring employees that their employer is taking steps to protect them." Habinsky notes that the next phase after returning to work will likely be the co...2020-05-1319 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)How HR is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemicMark Crail, content director at XpertHR, takes us through the findings of our two most recent surveys exploring how HR is dealing with the challenges thrown up by the coronavirus pandemic.2020-04-2012 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Key Employer TakeawaysMillions of US workers are able to receive federally mandated paid leave for the first time under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). But with few employers unscathed by the COVID-19 crisis, many are wondering what this emergency law means for them. Littler employment attorney Jeff Nowak, a leading authority on leave law issues, joins XpertHR Legal Editor David Weisenfeld to break down the FFCRA. "This new law is fraught with compliance issues," said Nowak. What concerns him the most is how employers will take paid leave into account in conjunction with the Family and Medical L...2020-04-1619 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Key metrics for the HR professionSenior HR practice editor, Noelle Murphy, takes us through the latest findings from XpertHR's annual survey of HR roles and responsibilities. We discuss key metrics for the profession, including the ratio of HR practitioners to employees, budgets and priorities over the coming 12 months. We also discuss the impact of the coronavirus on planned priorities for the HR function.2020-03-1712 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)The XpertHR Podcast (US)Why Reverse Mentoring Can Derive Big BenefitsReverse mentoring, a concept first popularized by former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, is when a senior leader takes on a much younger employee to be their "mentor." The rationale is to ensure the leader remains connected with technological advances and other key developments affecting their workforce.2019-09-2627 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Key HR metrics and priorities for the year aheadXpertHR's annual survey of HR roles and responsibilities covers HR priorities over the coming year, budgets for carrying out activities and ratio of HR practitioners to employees. Senior HR practice editor, Noelle Murphy, takes us through latest findings, key points of note from the research and identifies trends over time. Recruitment challenges for the HR profession and the impact of Brexit are also discussed.2019-04-3012 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Wellbeing in the workplaceEmployee wellbeing is high on the HR agenda, given its relationship with improved business performance. We explore XpertHR's latest research based on the experience of over 400 HR practitioners around initiatives in five key areas: health; job-related financial security; working environment; work-based relationships; and job purpose. We look at the top three reasons for organisations running wellbeing initiatives, how you can get it right and the challenges you might expect to meet along the way.   Presenter Laura Merrylees is joined by Noelle Murphy. 2019-02-0711 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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 minThe XpertHR Podcast (US)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)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)#MeToo - sexual harassment in the workplaceThe #MeToo movement has become a global phenomenon and is rarely out of the news. But what should employers be doing to combat sexual harassment in the workplace? Kelly Thomson, legal director at law firm RPC and XpertHR contributing author, gives us some top tips on the steps that employers can take to prevent sexual harassment. Kelly also gives her insight into how employers should deal with complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace and the key pitfalls that they should avoid. Presenter Fiona Cuming is joined by Kelly Thomson.2019-01-2420 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The 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)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Avoiding unfair dismissals during redundanciesLaurie Anstis, director with Boyes Turner LLP and updating author at XpertHR, focusses on how employers can avoid unfair dismissals when going through a redundancy exercise. Laurie covers when to seek volunteers, how to go about the consultation process, identifying and applying selection criteria, scoring those at risk of redundancy, avoiding redundancy problems and dealing with appeals against dismissal. Presenter Noelle Murphy is joined by Laurie Anstis.2018-11-1523 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Pay award forecasts for 2019Employers have awarded only modest pay rises over recent years, but what do they have in store for 2019? XpertHR managing editor for pay and HR practice Sheila Attwood joins us to discuss what organisations are planning on the pay front in 2019, including the likely level of pay awards and the factors that are putting pressure on organisations to make higher or lower increases. Presenter Laura Merrylees is joined by Sheila Attwood. Edited and produced by Chris Bryant.2018-11-0109 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Gender pay gap reporting - what we have learnt so farXpertHR reward consultant Penne Cecil-Hutton joins us to share her insight into the steps employers are taking to address or improve the gender pay gap within their organisations, and the most common queries that employers have with preparing or interpreting gender pay gap figures. We also round up what employers need to do to prepare for the next date of publication of gender pay gap reports in 2019.2018-10-1818 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)XpertHR's key HR metrics and what we can learn from themSenior HR practice editor Noelle Murphy discusses the trends in key HR metrics gathered by XpertHR for over a decade. We cover movements in sickness absence rates, labour turnover - including rates among employees with less than 12 months' service - and changes in the ratio of HR practitioners to employees, and consider what these changes mean for HR and the wider business. Presenter Laura Merrylees is joined by Noelle Murphy. Edited and produced by Chris Bryant2018-09-2014 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)What employers need to know about BrexitLouise Haycock, a senior manager at Fragomen and updating author at XpertHR, outlines where all things Brexit stand as of now for employers, what the end of free movement will mean for current and future employees from the European Economic Area and the implications of a "no deal" Brexit. Louise also covers what steps HR can take to reassure any employees who may be directly affected by the end of free movement between the UK and the EU and key dates around the process. Presenter Noelle Murphy is joined by Louise Haycock. Edited and produced by Chris Bryant.2018-08-0917 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Responding to subject access requestsThe right to know who holds data about you and how it is being processed has long been a fundamental part of data protection law. The GDPR has brought in a renewed focus on transparency, and employers need to be prepared to respond quickly, should an employee or job applicant make a data subject access request. We discuss the main changes in the procedure for responding to a subject access request under the GDPR regime and the practicalities of providing access to what could potentially be a large amount of data. We highight the resources on XpertHR that can...2018-07-1812 minDon\'t HR AloneDon't HR AloneFORM I-9—Increased federal enforcement requires proactive measuresFORM I-9—Increased federal enforcement requires proactive measures The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is stepping up enforcement efforts of unauthorized workers by tripling its number of officers and quintupling the number of enforcement actions in 2018. As a result, employers need to be proactive and ensure that they are hiring authorized workers and that their Form I-9 practices are in compliance, says a new XpertHR report. Otherwise, employers may be ICE’s next target. Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), if an employer knowingly hires or continues to employ an unauthorized worker, it ca...2018-06-2907 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Restrictive covenants - protecting your businessEnforcing the protection that restrictive covenants provide can be difficult and legally complex, particularly at a time when key commercial interests are at stake and emotions are running high. Special guest, Patrick Brodie, Head of Employment at law firm RPC and XpertHR contributing author, takes you through what you need to know about restrictive covenants to protect your business effectively.2018-05-2417 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Gender pay gap reporting - what we can learn from the first wave of reportsGender pay gap reports have now been published by more than 10,000 organisations. Mark Crail, content director at XpertHR including the XpertHR gender pay gap reporting service, discusses the main findings from the reports, how best to use the data internally and externally, and the dos and don'ts when preparing reports for 2019.2018-05-1013 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Supporting bereaved employeesManaging the needs of a bereaved employee is one of most sensitive issues that HR professionals can face. Sheila Attwood, XpertHR managing editor for pay and HR practice, talks us through the support that employers can give employees at the time of a bereavement. We are also joined by Andy Langford from Cruse, a national bereavement charity, to tell us about the employee experience and how they would like to be supported by their employer.2018-04-2610 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)How XpertHR can help you be GDPR readyWith the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018 fast approaching, we highlight the new and updated resources on XpertHR that will help with your GDPR preparation, whatever stage you are at. If you are just beginning to think about your GDPR compliance, we point out the practical guidance on XpertHR that will help with getting started. If you are further down the line in implementing your compliance plan, we direct you to where you can find more detailed guidance and answers to the tricky questions that will arise as you go along. Presenter Laura Merrylees...2018-04-1211 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Gender pay gap reporting - where are we now?With organisations having already published or preparing to publish their first gender pay gap reports, Mark Crail, content director for XpertHR, takes a look at where we are now, including: the number of reports that have been published; what reports should contain; how to identify target audiences for reports; and examples of good and bad reporting. Presenter Zuraida Curtis is joined by Mark Crail.2017-11-2309 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)HR careersSpecial guest Brad Taylor, Head of People at CIPD, joins us to discuss the findings of the XpertHR HR careers survey 2017 and provides a valuable insight into the HR profession.2017-10-1210 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The 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)The 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 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Tribunal hearings - what to expect (part 2)On this week's XpertHR Weekly, which is the second part of a two-part interview with special guest Max Winthrop, we continue our journey through a typical employment tribunal hearing. Max, an employment partner at Short Richardson & Forth LLP, explains what happens after both parties have given their evidence. He covers closing submissions, how the tribunal will deliver its judgment and deal with remedies, the recovery of costs and the lessons that can be learned from both victory and defeat. Presenter Jeya Thiruchelvam is joined by Max Winthrop.2017-01-1214 minThe Brightmine Podcast (UK)The Brightmine Podcast (UK)Tribunal hearings - what to expect (part 1)On this week's XpertHR Weekly, we tell you how to prepare for, and what to expect at an employment tribunal hearing. We are joined by special guest, employment partner at Short Richardson & Forth LLP and XpertHR employment law manual updating author, Max Winthrop. He prepares you for what happens at a typical tribunal hearing starting from what do when you arrive at the tribunal on the morning of the hearing all the way through to what to do when the tribunal delivers its judgment. Presenter Jeya Thiruchelvam is joined by Max Winthrop.2017-01-1229 minintrepidHR Radio!intrepidHR Radio!Dedicated to HR Compliance – Alicia D’Angelo SmithLIVE from Las Vegas, at #HRTechConf, we were joined by Alicia D’Angelo Smith, Product Manager with Reed Business Information, makers of XpertHR. A little more about Alicia D’Angelo Smith: – Attorney by Training, legal editor at Lexus Nexus. – Joined Reed Business Information who launched XpertHR, objective: to be a one-stop shop for compliance and the […] The post Dedicated to HR Compliance – Alicia D’Angelo Smith appeared first on .2016-02-1413 minPersonnel Today AudioPersonnel 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