Transform Your Workplace

Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the difference between paid time off (PTO) and vacation & sick time policies. During the episode, Lacey shares her thoughts on why employers would choose one "time off" policy over the other and explains how each works. In this episode: - The advantages and disadvantages of paid time off (PTO) and vacation/sick time - Making the switch from vacation/sick time to a PTO bank - Carry-over of unused PTO - "Going into the negative" - Which time off policy is easier to track? Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Lacey Halpern, Xenium HR Running Time: 14:08 Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Mathew Simonton joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the book Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time by Susan Scott. In this episode, Brandon and Mathew discuss the concepts in Fierce Conversations and give their overall review on the content. In this episode: - The seven principles in Fierce Conversations - How can we relate this book to our daily conversations with coworkers, family and friends? - What does "master the courage to interrogate reality" actually mean? - Words that make people become defensive by nature - How do we "be here, prepared to be nowhere else?" Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Mathew Simonton Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

John Young, an attorney at Garrett Hemann Robertson, who practices civil litigation, employment & labor law and workers' compensation, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss how organizations can make the transition to a paperless workplace. In this episode, John and Brandon discuss the ideas in John's article, "Tips on Starting a Paperless Office," from the Oregon State Bar, Workers' Compensation Section. Questions from this episode: - Is going paperless the right thing to do as a business leader? - Should HR or IT lead the implementation of a paperless structure? - Do people want to work for firms that are conscious of being environmentally friendly? - Are there laws around storing documents electronically? - What does the future of electronic document storage look like? Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): John Young, Garret Hemann Robertson Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: - "Tips on Starting a Paperless Office" - Oregon State Bar - Workers' Comp Section Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Kirsten Solis, a Senior Human Resource Representative at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the what employers should know about the Form I-9. In this episode, Kirsten and Brandon discuss the latest updates on the Form I-9 and share thoughts on filling out the form. Learn: - What is the Form I-9 and why do employers need it?- Does the I-9 Form Expire?- Storing I-9s electronically- How to identify fake documents- The common mistakes made by HR and hiring managers Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Kirsten Solis, Xenium HR Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: - Form I-9 / Items from List A, B & C - USCIS Website - "10 Things You Should Know About the Form I-9" Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sierra Modro, author of The Right Ladder: Climb to your perfect career in 4 simple steps, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss how organizations and employees can reach the next level. In this episode, Sierra and Brandon Discuss: - The LEAP system and what it stands for- How leaders can help current employees reach the next level in their career - Success and failure - Procrastination at work - The "golden handcuffs" - Creating satisfaction in the workplace Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Sierra Modro, LEAP to Greatness Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Jon Spencer, Principal, CFO & COO of Solutions YES, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss HR decision-making in a key business role with a small business. In this episode, Jon shares his thoughts on the process he went through in deciding how to manage HR programs for his new and growing business. Learn: - The options available to CFOs for managing HR functions in their business - How often a CFO should analyze HR programs - When to hire internal HR resources - What sort of HR challenges a typical CFO goes through Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Jon Spencer, CFO, COO & Principal of Solutions YES Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Lacey Halpern, Human Resource Account Representative of Xenium HR joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on the "Romantic Relationships in the Workplace." In this episode Lacey shares information on how to prepare for and handle romantic relationships in the workplace. Learn: - How a workplace relationship is defined and what that means for an employer - What is in a policy for workplace relationships - How a supervisor should respond to the discovery of a romantic relationship Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Lacey Halpern, HR Account Representative Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Going Lean as Non-Manufacturing Company.” In this episode, Richard Coley continues his explanation of what lean is and how a non-manufacturing company can apply lean tools to streamline processes and communication within their organization. If you haven't checked out the first episode yet, please click here. Learn: - How "Lean" concepts can be applied to any work environment - How communication between leadership and other team members can be improved through use of Lean tools - What results to expect in applying elements of Lean Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group Music By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Going Lean as Non-Manufacturing Company.” In this episode, Richard Coley explains what lean is and how a non-manufacturing company can apply lean tools to ultimately become more productive. Learn: - How to organize and standardize processes - How to apply the lean tools - How to reduce waste and inefficiencies to streamline communication Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group Music By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Molly Kelley, PHR Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Improving Organizational Culture through Employee Satisfaction Committees.” In this episode, Molly Kelley explains what an employee satisfaction committee is, why a company should develop such a committee, and more. Learn: -What an "employee satisfaction committee" or "culture team" is -About the initiatives the committee plans and implements -About the return an employer should expect from the committee Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Molly Kelley, Human Resource Business Partner Music By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”