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HR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP engages business thought leaders about the strategic, psychological, legal, and practical implications of bringing people together to create value for shareholders, customers, and the community. As an HR consultant, mentor to first-stage businesses through EO’s Accelerator program, and owner of Imperative—Bulletproof Background Screening, Mike is passionate about helping other professionals improve how they recruit, select, and manage their people. ...
Inevitable: The Future of Work is a podcast designed to help leaders and workplace activators effectively address the opportunities that allow us to move forward together. Now is the time to stand out and embrace the chance to do things differently. Hosted by SHIFT Managing Director, Jeff Lesher, IFOW listeners get a front-row seat to stories, research, and recommendations shared by thought leaders from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and expertise.
Wendy Sellers (She/Her) is known as “The HR Lady ®”. She is a consultant, educator, author, and disruptor. Wendy offers expert HR advice and training to handle pesky management challenges, while becoming and staying an employer of choice. Wendy is authentic and transparent - above all, she keeps it real - and there is never any sugar coating or a hidden agenda. Also check out the Aurora Training Advantage, HR Empowerment Podcast. HRCI and SHRM credits are available to subscribers. https://au ...
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130 Data Dump Week, Episode 2: Why we don't trust our leaders and don't want to become one
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All the Letters in the News: AI, GPT, EEOC, ADA, UPS, NLRB
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In episode 89, our inaugural HR news conversation, Coffey talks with Jimmy Taylor about the impact of artificial intelligence on HR, the EEOC’s open and shut Americans with Disabilities Act case against UPS, and whether the National Labor Relations Board has lost its freakin’ mind. Links to stuff they talked about: Chat GPT (the actual website to p…
Workplace conflict is a normal part of any job, and it's important to address it in a healthy and productive way. Here are some steps you can take to resolve workplace conflict: Identify the source of the conflict Communicate openly and honestly Seek mediation or outside help Find common ground Follow-up and review Need help training managers and/o…
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129 Data Dump Week, Episode 1: What job seekers wish employers knew ... and other critical insights about your people value
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Boston Consulting Group's Allison Bailey leads BCG's Global People & Organization practice. She oversees an ongoing research series called "Decoding Global Talent" and joins the IFOW to share insights and corresponding recommendations drawn from the most recent chapter in this effort: "What Job Seekers Wish Employers Knew." Allison walks us through…
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The Overtitling Craze and How to Remedy It with Tammy Polk
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In episode 88, Coffey talks with Tammy Polk about the practice of inflating job titles. They discuss the roots of overtitling; undertraining promoted employees; EEOC and FLSA concerns about titles and compensation; understanding salary surveys; how to realign job descriptions, titles and compensation; emotional attachments to job titles; how manage…
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Shortage of workers, the real reasons why and what to do about it
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In the USA, and around the world really, there is a shortage of workers. Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, and JC discuss Demographic shifts, COVID-19 pandemic, Low unemployment rates and Skills gap (to name a few) and what to do about it. Hint: it is all about investing in your people through training. If you do not, someone else (your competitor) will …
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128 Finding the story at the heart of your leadership
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Remote workers are putting in more hours than when in person.
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In this podcast, Wendy Sellers and JC discuss the fact that remote workers are working MORE than they were when in the office. When employees don’t have to commute, they work (take that all you quiet quitting accusers!). Thanks for joining The HR Lady for direct and factual information.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
Coach Loya was coming back from an away game with his team when his plane encountered disturbing turbulence. This harrowing flight set off a chain of events that led Lance to move from the ranks of college coaching to infusing people and their organizations with mindset and capacity to allow all of us to contribute by being a better teammate. Learn…
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Employment Investigations with John Hagan
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In episode 87, Coffey talks with John Hagan about best practices for employment investigations. They discuss the criteria for determining when an investigation is necessary; the definition of a hostile work environment; managing confidentiality in complaints; investigation guidelines and considerations; remote interviews; recording interviews; dete…
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How to use ChatGPT to help the HR function?
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How to use ChatGPT to help the HR function? There are pros and con's. Tune in to Episode 1 here. To catch the remaining 4 episodes, head over to our partner company, Aurora Training Advantage, and listen to the HR Empowerment Podcast @ https://ahttps://auroratrainingadvantage.com/hr-empowerment/ Thanks for joining us!…
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126 Workforce well-being: Shifting from constrained thinking to match the optimal health care plan with the culture of your workforce
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Dr. Murray Sabrin is many things, including being a university professor of finance, a student of and writer about economics, geography, and history, and a candidate for public office as well as a regular commentator on all manner of poliitcal and social issues. His appearance on the IFOW is focused mainly on his research on the options for employe…
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Who is responsible for communication at work?
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My book "Suck It Up Buttercup, Be a Leader People Will Follow" delves into who is responsible for communication at work. Take a guess! Be part of the solution, not the communication problem. Get the book on Amazon or directly at www.thehrlady.com for a pdf.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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The Leaders Role Is To Engage Employee’s, The HR Lady
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Wendy and JC discuss leadership versus management and how their role or function is to engage employees, regardless of title. This means manager training is essential for driving the intended culture of your company (not where you hired them from).By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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The Employment Visa Process, Step by Step with Dobrina Ustun
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In episode 86, Coffey talks with Dobrina Ustun about the nuts and bolts of sponsoring an employment visa and common challenges employers face. They discuss the considerations for sponsoring a work visa; misconceptions about hiring foreign employees; the process for employers to recruit foreign talent; the paperwork for lottery registration and the …
Thriving - not merely surviving - in a data world requires learning the foundational elements of data analytics instead of learning the next fancy tool. That's the conclusion of business intelligence and analytics leader, Sangeeta Krishnan, in her book, Thriving in a Data World: A Guide for Leaders and Managers. While there is a bit of "math on the…
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Employment Concerns, 2023: Should We Be Worried?
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Listen to Wendy Sellers and JC discuss "Employment Concerns 2023" and ponder if, as an employer or a candidate, should we be worried? Tune in to Episode 1 here. To catch the remaining 4 episodes, head over to our partner company, Aurora Training Advantage, and listen to the HR Empowerment Podcast @ https://auroratrainingadvantage.com/podcasts Thank…
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Mental Health and the Americans with Disabilities Act with Janette Levey
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In episode 85, Coffey talks with Janette Levey about the intersection between the Americans with Disabilities Act and mental health. They discuss employers' responsibilities under ADA; the definition of "disability"; what constitutes "essential functions" and "reasonable accommodation"; important guidelines when inquiring about conditions or disabi…
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124 Digitalization begins with organization
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Digitalization of professional advice makes all the sense in the world to consultant-turned-technology platform entrepreneur, Stefan Debois, CEO and Co-founder of Pointerpro. Stefan's experience and expertise haven't just led to the development of a tool through which to economize and accelerate the process of determining good client fit and the be…
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Announcement +plus+ 6 Tips To Address Employee Issues
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I have exciting news. While I will continue the HR Empowerment series, only the first episode will be posted on my podcast channel, The HR Lady (here). For the foreseeable future, the remaining 4 episodes will only be hosted by Aurora Training Advantage. So please find the HR Empowerment Podcast at https://auroratrainingadvantage.com/podcasts. If y…
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What California's Labor Law Changes Might Predict for the Rest of the US with Michael Kalt
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In episode 84, Coffey talks with Michael Kalt about the California labor law landscape and its influence on the rest of the US. They discuss the differences between California laws and the rest of the US; the California legislative cycle; what happened in 2022 that will roll out this year and how companies should prepare for it; bereavement leave; …
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123 Turning scheduling from a "Black Art" into a silver bullet for 2 billion shift workers
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Overcoming Skills Gaps in the Manufacturing Industry (Series 5 of 5).
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We will openly discuss why the manufacturing industry has both an employee and skills shortage and how this affects everyone. Listen to us speak with manufacturing expert consultant and educator, Patti Gander of Business Essentials Skills Training (BEST).By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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Overcoming Skills Gaps in the Manufacturing Industry (Series 4 of 5).
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Millions of Manufacturing Jobs Will Go Unfilled Due to Skill Gaps. We will openly discuss why the manufacturing industry has both an employee and skills shortage and how this affects everyone. Listen to us speak with manufacturing expert consultant and educator, Patti Gander of Business Essentials Skills Training (BEST).…
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Neuroscience's Impact on Leadership with Dr. Jason Jones
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In episode 83, Coffey talks with Dr. Jason Jones about what behavioral neuroscience teaches us about leadership. They discuss the role and definition of an organizational psychologist; what leaders need to understand about behavioral neuroscience; the three key areas of the brain for decision-making and thought processing relevant in the workplace;…
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Overcoming Skills Gaps in the Manufacturing Industry (Series 3 of 5).
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Millions of Manufacturing Jobs Will Go Unfilled Due to Skill Gaps. Resolve this with training and possible grant money too.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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Overcoming Skills Gaps in the Manufacturing Industry (Series 2 of 5).
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Millions of Manufacturing Jobs Will Go Unfilled Due to Skill Gaps. We will openly discuss why the manufacturing industry has both an employee and skills shortage and how this affects everyone. Listen to us speak with manufacturing expert consultant and educator, Patti Gander of Business Essentials Skills Training (BEST). Connect with Patti here: ht…
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122 Scaling HR with employee amplification resources
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Overcoming Skills Gaps in the Manufacturing Industry (Series 1 of 5).
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Overcoming Skills Gaps in the Manufacturing Industry (Series 1 of 5). Millions of Manufacturing Jobs Will Go Unfilled Due to Skill Gaps. We will openly discuss why the manufacturing industry has both an employee and skills shortage and how this affects everyone. Listen to us speak with manufacturing expert consultant and educator, Patti Gander of B…
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Real world advice regarding immigration and visa’s for HR and hiring managers (5 of 5).
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Wendy Sellers chats with guest Tahmina Watson of Watson Immigration Law about Tips for Employers and Workers Regarding Work VISA’s.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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Real world advice regarding immigration and visa’s for HR and hiring managers (4 of 5).
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Wendy Sellers hears from guest Tahmina Watson of Watson Immigration Law about how COVID affected both workers and employers with VISA’s.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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Successful Mergers & Acquisitions with Diane Gallo
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In episode 82, Coffey talks with Diane Gallo about people considerations for successful mergers and acquisitions. They discuss the inevitable change of culture that comes with a merger or acquisition; questions leaders in the acquiring company should ask; the importance that leaders acknowledge change; when and how to communicate with teams during …
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Real world advice regarding immigration and visa’s for HR and hiring managers (3 of 5).
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Real world advice regarding immigration and visa's for HR and hiring managers (3 or 5). Wendy Sellers hears from guest Tahmina Watson of Watson Immigration Law about real life success stories.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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121 Sparking Brilliance: Why it's not enough to create the absence of bad things
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Real world advice regarding immigration and visa’s for HR and hiring managers (2 of 5).
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Wendy Sellers talks with guest Tahmina Watson of Watson Immigration Law regarding where does an employer start with considering bringing in immigrants?By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
Shane Kovalsky is Co-founder of Mystery - a facilitator of incredible experiences for organizations investing in opportunities for their teams to forge and sustain the bonds that continue to be a key ingredient of high performance even - or perhaps especially - in the hybrid workplaces of today. The Zoom Happy Hour may still be on life support; but…
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Real world advice regarding immigration and visa’s for HR and hiring managers (1 of 5).
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Real world advice regarding immigration and visa's for HR and hiring managers (1 or 5). Wendy Sellers talks with guest Tahmina Watson of Watson Immigration Law regarding Immigration Advice for HR and Hiring Managers to help with the staffing crunch in the USA.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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How to Connect With Co-Workers (5 of 5 series).
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Sometimes coworkers are the nightmare! How do we work with them without losing our minds? Dealing with not-so-great coworkers is part of life. Let’s discuss how!By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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How to Connect With Co-Workers (4 of 5 series).
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My manager is not great but I want to connect with my teammate anyways, help! We cannot always pick our managers, so we have to make change from where we stand, including connecting with coworkers.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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The Importance of Storytelling for Leaders with Christina Harbridge
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In episode 81, Coffey talks with Christina Harbridge about storytelling as a tool for leaders to create engaging communication. They discuss the importance of authentic storytelling; the role of physiology in storytelling; the correlation between soothing mechanisms and innate talent; why leaders should engage in meaningful conversations and how to…
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How to Connect With Co-Workers (3 of 5 series).
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Town Halls can work to build connections. Companies who have regular town halls create transparency and a feeling of safety when asking questions to each other and managersBy Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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How to Connect With Co-Workers (2 of 5 series).
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How can managers and HR help employees connect better? Let's address this right now!By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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119 Employing talent from around the world is not a DIY project
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Bjorn Reynolds is known as Chief Guardian at Safeguard Global. Formally, he's the Founder and CEO. Regardless of title, his commitment is to help Safeguard's clients hire and manage the best, highly-skilled workers they can from around the globe without screwing it up. In fact, the phrase "don't try this at home" comes up in our conversation. More …
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How to Connect With Co-Workers (1 of 5 series)
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We spend over 2000 hours a year with co-workers, so we really need to learn how to connect with them on a human level. It is important to connect with coworkers for my own mental health and theirs too.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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Mental Health in the Workplace (5 of 5 series).
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Statistics & Healthy Way of Managing Stress: You must train and support managers to lead and also lean about stress, post pandemic.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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Mental Health in the Workplace (4 of 5 series).
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What are employers’ responsibilities - legally and ethically about workplace mental health? Retaining employees means properly caring for your people including their mental health.By Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady
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Confronting Underperformance with Randy Anderson
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In episode 80, Coffey talks with Randy Anderson about confronting and managing underperformance. They discuss the spectrum of underperformance; managing underperformance; engagement and fulfillment in the workplace; how leaders can elevate employees; the importance of establishing job expectations early; which factors affect performance; the differ…
Bailey Showalter is the VP Product | Ecosystem Partnerships & Solutions for Pearson where she advocates for and advances efforts to reimagine opportunity in the workplace - especially for women. Critical elements of her approach include a shift from a mentor to a champion mindset to ensure getting woment into the spotlight. Recognizing potential no…
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Identifying High Potential Future Leaders with Deb Calvert
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In episode 79, Coffey talks with Deb Calvert about improving succession planning to identify and prepare future leaders. They discuss the problems with the 9-box model for succession planning; the challenge of objectively measuring potential; the risk of developing and losing talent; how to improve the 9-box model; and effective ways to communicate…
