Transform Your Workplace

In this episode of What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws state several bold HR predictions for 2019. Email Brandon Laws at brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com About the Guest: Connect with Lacey on LinkedIn | Instagram Email Lacey at Lacey.Partipilo@XeniumHR.com

When it comes to business, big changes are always a challenge. Unless you're Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics and author of Iterate: Run a Fast, Flexible, Focused Management Team. He joins us to share his take on iteration and how it can make your team more effective, no matter what comes your way. We'll cover the skills and tools you'll need to get started, the role management plays, and the communication techniques that will transform your organization for the better. Win a free book of Iterate! Tweet at @edmuzio and @xeniumhr and share a link to this episode to enter. How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com

If you worked uninterrupted, could you get your work done in 5 hours or less? 45% of full time workers worldwide say that they could. Is the era of the 4-day workweek finally here? Joyce Maroney, executive director of the Workforce Institute at Kronos, joins us to discuss the findings of their latest report on the state of workplace efficiency, how workers are spending their time and what it means for the future of work. Email Brandon Laws at brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com About the Guest: Workforce Institute at Kronos The Case for the 4-Day Workweek Report Joyce Moroney's Bio

In this episode of What's Up in the Workplace, Brandon Laws and Lacey Partipilo discuss work holiday parties. Should employers host them and if so, what's appropriate and what's not? Listen in on this timely discussion. Email Brandon Laws at brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com About the Guest: Connect with Lacey on LinkedIn | Instagram Email Lacey at Lacey.Partipilo@XeniumHR.com SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

What if we told you three simple words could change your entire mindset? Greg Bell, author of What's Going Well? The Question Changes Everything, is here to do just that. He joins us to discuss the mind-shifting concept within his book and ways to apply it—both at work and in your personal life. We'll cover everything from the power of gratitude, to the research behind the concept, to the many ways that teams and individuals can put this approach to work for themselves. Email Brandon Laws at brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com More about Greg Bell Buy What's Going Well? Buy the What's Going Well 90-Day Companion Journal About Greg Bell Download the Free What's Going Well for Teams Guide

Today, the podcast isn't big business as usual—we're getting literary. Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss, authors of B.S., Incorporated, join us to discuss their latest book, a satirical takedown of corporate America. We'll get the story behind this hilarious novel, as well as a little backstory on the authors, their personal take on corporate life and what they hope HR professionals and leaders will learn from this story. How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Learn about the guests: Get the book B.S. Incorporated Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss

In this segment from a CEO panel at the 2018 Leadership & Economic Summit in Portland, Oregon, three CEOs discuss employee engagement, building culture, and attracting and retaining talent. This CEO panel discussion was hosted on November 29, 2018 in Portland, Oregon and moderated by Anne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, featuring Sadie Lincoln, CEO & Founder of barre3, Kyle Stavig, CEO of Myers Container, and Graciela Gomez Cowger, CEO of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com

There's a shift happening in the business world. Jeff Mike, VP and HR research leader of Deloitte Consulting, joins us to discuss "The Rise of the Social Enterprise". This new trend shows businesses are shifting from "companies" to "institutions" that are integrated into the social fabric of society. Listen in as Jeff breaks down how this is changing the way organizations work— from the role of leadership to career development to new ways rewards and well-being are playing out in the workplace. How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com About the Guest: Learn more about Jeff Mike Get the report "The Rise of the Social Enterprise"

Many millennials entering the workforce are burdened with student loan debt. And according to some articles, the average student in the class of 2016 has $37,172 in debt. In the fight for talent, employers are getting as creative as they can to attract and retain talent to grow their businesses and some are turning to student loan repayment programs as a new, unique benefit to employees. In this episode, Paige Tamlyn and Brandon Laws discuss student loan repayment programs, why it would or would not make sense for your organization, and how to implement such a program. Articles mentioned: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/18/hundreds-of-companies-are-now-paying-off-their-employees-student-loans.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2018/06/13/student-loan-debt-statistics-2018/#42b64ab47310 How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com About the Guest: Connect with Paige on LinkedIn Email Paige at Paige.Tamlyn@XeniumHR.com SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

In this What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws discuss how the political views from the mid-term election is impacting the workplace and what it means for employers. Have a topic for us? Email Brandon Laws at brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com About the Guest: Connect with Lacey on LinkedIn | Instagram Email Lacey at Lacey.Partipilo@XeniumHR.com SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.