Transform Your Workplace

Jan Foster, an Account Executive at Performance Resources, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss applicant tracking systems. During the episode, Jan and Brandon discuss how to implement applicant tracking systems, what questions to ask during the implementation process, creating automated "thank you" messages for candidates, search engine optimization (SEO) for job postings and much more.

Benjamin Prinzing, Principal at Kadalyst, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to talk about creating successful and effective wellness programs. During this episode, Benjamin and Brandon discuss: The overall importance and purpose behind wellness programs, activity-based and outcomes-based wellness programs, building a wellness program brand, encouraging participation and tracking results and planning for future programs.

Molly Kelley, HR Business Partner at Xenium HR, returns to the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss exit and stay interview processes. During this episode, Molly and Brandon discuss: the definition and purpose of an exit and stay interview, questions that should be asked in an exit interview, who conducts each type of interview, communication of results to the organization and how to develop a process around the exit and stay interview. Music Introduction By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Iris Tilly, an Associate at Barran Liebman who specializes in employment law advice & litigation, ERISA compliance and HIPPA, returns to the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to follow up on the changes that have occurred in Health Care Reform, including: the delay of the employer mandate, Exchange Notice requirements, individual mandate regulations, employer requirements to establish measurement and stability periods, and the new same-sex marriage guidance from the IRS (DOMA). Music Introduction By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Kim Smith, a Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium HR in Portland, Oregon, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss employee satisfaction surveys. In this episode Kim discusses: Effective tools for conducting satisfaction surveys, what kinds of questions should and should not be asked. how to encourage participation from all employees, analyzing and presenting results to stakeholders, and the difference between satisfaction and engagement surveys.

Rebecca Naatz, Senior Human Resource Business Partner, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss coaching and developing employee performance. During the episode, Rebecca explains the importance of coaching rather than simply managing, how this method can be used to further develop employees, and how managers can measure their effectiveness. In this episode: Characteristics of a servant leader How and when to use various leadership styles The role of emotional intelligence in the development of employees The important difference between transactional management and transformational leadership How managers and leaders can measure their effectiveness as a coach Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Rebecca Naatz, Xenium HR Music Introduction By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Ellen West, Associate Professor of Management at Portland State University, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the importance of company culture in the workplace. During the episode, Ellen explains the importance of establishing a culture which appreciates creativity and allows employees to "bring their whole selves to work." In this episode: - Practicing and nurturing creativity in a professional work environment - How creativity enhances culture and leads to innovative ideas - How to encourage the personal growth and development of employees - The importance of building community in the workplace - Methods for active learning in the workplace Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Ellen West, Portland State University Running Time: Music Introduction By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Molly Kelley and Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR, join the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a novel by Patrick Lencioni. During the episode, Molly and Lacey discuss the five dysfunctions that cause even the best teams to struggle, and a model that can be used to overcome these obstacles to achieve a cohesive team. In this episode: -Building a foundation of trust amongst employees -How to maintain a healthy level of conflict -Workplace politics -How to reach consensus among team members without settling -The impact egos have on teams Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest:Molly Kelley & Lacey Halpern, Xenium HR Running Time: 18:22 Music Introduction By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Suzi Alligood, the Director of Training and Development at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss performance management and conducting reviews. During the episode, Suzi shares her thoughts on the importance of developing a process for managing performance in an organization. In this episode, Suzi discusses: The purposes on managing performance Challenges managers have in managing the performance of their employees Types of feedback recommended for a manager to give to an employee How often performance reviews should take place The main components of a great employee review system Compensation reviews Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Suzi Alligood, Xenium HR Running Time: 25:30 Music Introduction By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Iris Tilley, an attorney at Barran Liebman who specializes in employment law advice and litigation, ERISA compliance and affirmative action compliance, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss what employers need to know about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or commonly known as Health Care Reform or ObamaCare. During the episode, Iris provides listeners with insight about the Health Care Reform regulation and what it means for small business owners with employees. In this episode, Iris discusses: - What employers should already know about Health Care Reform - Summary of the 2013 Health Care Reform requirements for employers - Insurance exchanges in 2014 and what choices employers will face - Penalties - Discrimination testing - Wellness program regulations Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Iris Tilley, Barran Liebman iTunes: Stream Episode Running Time: 30:08 Resources Mentioned in this Episode: http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/healthreform/ http://www.healthreform.gov/ http://www.barran.com/alerts.asp "Federal Agencies Roll Out Health Care Reform Guidance" - http://www.barran.com/display-alert.asp?AlertID=163 Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"