HR Solutions for Big and Small Organizations with Cynthia Elstien, Lesa Hammond, and Bill Heffernan

In this episode we discuss difficult personalities and behaviors in the workplace. Listen to our insights as we share some ideas of how do deal with the gossip, the negative person, the drama pappa /mamma, the catastrophizer, and more.

In this episode we discuss religious holidays and business. Do you recognize them and if so, which ones and how?

Recorded Feb. 28, 2024

Promoting wellness in your organization. In this episode we discuss what it takes to create a wellness program, the benefits of having one, and some resources for starting your own.

In this episode we explore the various types of mentoring, the value of a great mentor, and when mentoring is effective.

Planning for emergencies is an important part of your business planning. Tornadoes, earthquakes, floods or fire, any natural or human caused disaster could put an end to your business if you are not fully prepared. In this episode, we discuss how to prepare for an emergency and resources you can access.

In this podcast we explore HR as a strategic business partner and what keeps organizations from utilizing HR in that way.

Layoff are never easy. They aren't easy for the employees being laid off. They aren't easy for the employees who remain. And they aren't easy for the managers and HR who are doing the layoffs. We will discuss some of the things HR professionals want to make sure they do or advise be done when layoffs are imminent.

Performance Reviews...the thing everyone loves to hate.
We are discussing what makes a good and bad performance review.

We are talking about our Predictions for 2023. Topics include:

• Apprenticeships & On-the-Job Training
• Benefits changes and options
• Changes in marijuana laws and access
• Gig workers and working from home
• Workers' Compensation 
• New organizational structures companies 
• Engaging employees
• The recession and relays in retirement

Plus we touch on DEI, the economy in general, layoffs and more.

In this episode we talk about the difference between Hiring, Onboarding, and Orientation.

What are the essentials to a great onboarding process and what are the nice to haves?

In this episode we talk about performance improvement programs:

• What is a performance improvement program
• When to give a performance improvement program
• How to give a performance improvement program
• What to do while talking to the employee about their performance

...and more

This post-pandemic work environment demands radical flexibility applied to work policies, new work patterns and an office design focused on enhancing the employee’s experience. Executive leaders endorse the future by implementing a flexible work model that meets evolving employer and employee needs.

In this episode, we discuss what an EAP benefit is for employees within an organization. We talk through program promotion, confidentiality, critical incidence response, management referral,  and utilization reporting of an EAP program. We give real examples of how to maximize the value of this program ------especially during the COVID pandemic!