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Survive HR

By Survive HR

Being an HR professional is one of the most demanding, yet unappreciated, professions in business. This podcast will be an encouragement to HR professionals and help them become better at what they do by sharing cutting edge HR practices and giving them insight into how they can become a strategic business partner and be more valued by their organization. New episodes are updated every Tuesday!
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Clearing Through The Fog - The Rules & Regulations Surrounding the Vaccine Mandate

Survive HROct 01, 2021

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Will Employees EVER be happy at work?

Will Employees EVER be happy at work?

This week, Anna and Steve talk about an article about how employee happiness at work hits a 4-year low. They talk strategies on how HR professionals can try to improve employee happiness levels at work.
Mar 19, 202430:11
"I Was A Former Union Organizer" part 2 Feat. Roger Allain

"I Was A Former Union Organizer" part 2 Feat. Roger Allain

This week, Roger Allain joins us and this time he acts as a union organizer and tries to convince us to join a union! This is an episode you do not want to miss!


Special thanks to our sponsors RWP Lead. www.rwplead.com

Mar 05, 202442:49
"I Was a Former Union Organizer" Part 1 - feat. Roger Allain

"I Was a Former Union Organizer" Part 1 - feat. Roger Allain

This week on the podcast, Steve and Anna are joined by Roger Allain, a former union organizer with the Teamsters organization.


Roger currently works as a consultant with RWP Labor where he helps companies win when the union is trying to organize. If you would like to work with Roger, please email roadwarriorpro@gmail.com.


If you have ever wondered about the inner workings of a labor union, this podcast is for you!


Sponsored by our good friends at RWP. Below are upcoming events through RWP that you will want to be a part of:


Leader's Challenge in Nashville on March 19-21

ACT Training in Orlando on April 10-11

To learn more, go to ww.rwplead.com

Feb 20, 202428:33
2024 Goals for HR Professionals!

2024 Goals for HR Professionals!

This week, Steve and Anna discuss 2024 goals for HR professionals.

They focused on the following - Onboarding processes, coaching & mentoring, employee development, personal development, and reducing screen time!

Shout out to our sponsors at RWP - Their webinar certification series just started! It is not too late to sign up for future training as part of the series,go to www.rwplead.com to learn more!

Jan 23, 202429:33
Why do I need to be kind at work? I'm the Boss!

Why do I need to be kind at work? I'm the Boss!

This week on the podcast, Steve and Anna discuss kindness at work and how it goes a long way!


As always, thank you to our listeners and our sponsors, RWP Lead.

To sign up for their webinar series, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rwp-leadership-certification-all-7-webinars-tickets-754843305647?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dec 19, 202334:14
Unique Company Benefits!

Unique Company Benefits!

This week, Anna and Steve discuss company benefits that are outside of the normal realm of what companies offer! Having a unique benefit package is essential to hiring in today's workforce. When it comes to your organization's benefits package, make sure to think about what makes sense for your organization.


As always, we would like to thank our listeners and our sponsors RWP Lead! RWP Lead's Certification webinar series starts on January 10. To learn more and sign up, go here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rwp-leadership-certification-all-7-webinars-tickets-754843305647?aff=oddtdtcreator

Consequences of a flawed investigation puts your company's reputation and finances at risk. RWP Lead's investigations team can mitigate that risk. Learn more here: https://rwplead.com/success-stories/


Dec 01, 202327:11
Corporate Social Responsibility During Hard Economic Times

Corporate Social Responsibility During Hard Economic Times

This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve discuss corporate social responsibility during hard economic times. Steve gives suggestions to companies on how to save money outside of laying off valuable employees.


As always, we would like to thank our listeners and our sponsors at RWP Lead!


RWP Lead has a series of 7 webinars coming up on leadership! Steve and other experts in the field of HR, manufacturing, and the service industry will be discussing topics such as adaptive leadership, employee engagement and generational leadership. Participants will receive an RWP leadership certification and will be eligible for SHRM & HRCI credits. To sign up, go here:

Oct 25, 202334:43
Get Promoted & Quit

Get Promoted & Quit

This week, Anna and Steve talked about how many people are getting promoted and quitting shortly after.


As always, we would like to thank our faithful listeners and our sponsors, RWP!


To learn more about RWP and their upcoming offerings go to https://rwplead.com/.

Oct 03, 202326:33
Are College Degrees Really Important in Today's Workplace?

Are College Degrees Really Important in Today's Workplace?

This week Anna and Steve talk about a hot topic - college degrees and their importance in the current workforce.


As always thank you to our sponsors, RWP Lead! Learn more about them here: www.rwplead.com


Sep 05, 202326:38
The Biggest Untapped Workforce
Aug 22, 202324:04
To Increase Productivity, Put in 85% Effort

To Increase Productivity, Put in 85% Effort

This week, Steve and Anna discuss an article they read about how to increase productivity. The article suggest that people only put in 85% effort - yep, you read that right! Listen to hear Anna and Steve's thoughts.


As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please share with your network and give us a 5 star rating!


Jul 11, 202327:15
Compensation & Benefits - What are Employees Really Looking for in 2023?

Compensation & Benefits - What are Employees Really Looking for in 2023?

We are BACK! Steve is joined by his new co host, his daughter, Anna Nail, to talk about compensation, benefits and what employees are really looking for in 2023.
Jun 13, 202330:34
Organizational Do's and Don'ts - Associates Returning to Work After Parental Leave With Lori Mihalich-Levin

Organizational Do's and Don'ts - Associates Returning to Work After Parental Leave With Lori Mihalich-Levin

This week we are joined by Lori Mihalich-Levin to talk about organizational do's and don'ts when it comes to how to handle parents' return to work after parental leave. She gives great insight into how to be an understanding and empathetic manager while also continuing to have high performing employees. 

As always, thank you to our sponsors Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd and to our listeners. Without you, this podcast would not be possible!


More about Lori: 


Lori K. Mihalich-Levin, Esq., believes in empowering working parents. She is the CEO and Founder of Mindful Return, a program that guides new parents through the transition back to work after maternity and paternity leave. 77 companies currently offer their employees her 4-week online program as a parental leave benefit.

Lori is also the author of the book Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and is co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys and is a lawyer in private practice. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications including Forbes, The Washington Post, New York Times Parenting, Thrive Global, and The Huffington Post.

Lori founded a boutique law firm, The GME Group, PLLC, where she counsels hospitals, health systems, and academic medical centers on Medicare graduate medical education (GME) payment issues.

She holds a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center and completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. She can be reached at lori@mindfulreturn.com and lori@thegmegroup.com.

May 25, 202230:45
What Employees Want Feat. Laura Camacho of the Mixonian Institute

What Employees Want Feat. Laura Camacho of the Mixonian Institute

This week on SurviveHR, Kelly and Steve talk about employee benefits and culture with Laura Camacho of the Mixonian Institute. This week's episode is one you do not want to miss! To learn more about Laura and the Mixonian institute, visit www.mixonian.com. 



Apr 12, 202225:42
The Future of HR - Where We Are & Where We Are Headed

The Future of HR - Where We Are & Where We Are Headed

This week on the podcast, Steve and Kelly discuss the future of human resources - where we are and where we are headed. 

Mar 08, 202222:29
Employee Burnout Feat. Ben Fanning

Employee Burnout Feat. Ben Fanning

Most of us know how it feels to be "burnt out." I mean, think about the number of emails you receive each day! However, are we creating more productive employees by allowing them to work from home versus working in the office? Is there less burnout when people work at home? 

Our friend, Ben Fanning, joins us this week to discuss employee burnout and ways for employers to get ahead of it. 

Feb 22, 202233:40
HR & AI - Welcome to the Future?

HR & AI - Welcome to the Future?

This week on survive HR, Kelly and Steve discuss HR and AI (Artifical Intelligence) and ask themselves the question is AI the future of HR? 

Feb 08, 202225:42
The Great Resignation, Part 2 Feat. Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

The Great Resignation, Part 2 Feat. Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

For our first episode of 2022, we once again discuss the Great Resignation! In 2021, companies experienced a huge amount of resignations from employees for various reasons. Joining us this week are our friends, Chis and Perry from Hansworth Sinkler Boyd to discuss the legal implications that come with resignations. 



Jan 11, 202231:48
Productivity in the Workplace Part 3: Ways to Ring in Efficiency in the New Year

Productivity in the Workplace Part 3: Ways to Ring in Efficiency in the New Year

For our last episode of 2021, we talk about tech and non-tech ways to be more efficient in the workplace and in everyday life. We hope you enjoy our last episode of 2021! 

As always, huge thank you to our sponsors Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd and to you, our listeners! 

Have any ideas for what you would like to hear in the future? Send us a note at Kelly@SurviveHR.com or Steve@SurviveHR.com. 

Dec 30, 202122:52
Tips & Tricks for Effective Meetings: Productivity in the Workplace Series, Episode 2!

Tips & Tricks for Effective Meetings: Productivity in the Workplace Series, Episode 2!

This week, Steve and Kelly discuss tips & tricks for more effective meetings, thus increasing productivity for you and your employees. 


As always, we are so thankful for our sponsors at Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd and to you, our listeners! 


Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! 

Dec 23, 202122:10
Productivity in the Workplace, Part 1: The Creation of a Deep Work Culture

Productivity in the Workplace, Part 1: The Creation of a Deep Work Culture

This week on Survive HR, Kelly and Steve talk about productivity in the workplace, specifically how to create a deep work culture when there are many things grabbing for our attention all at once. 

This is episode 1 of a new series about Productivity in the Wokplace. 

As always, thank you to our listeners and our sponsors at Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd. 


Dec 14, 202121:14
The Motherhood Penalty

The Motherhood Penalty

Working moms and working parents in general face many unique challenges. This week, we talked with special guest Brandon Miller about how to not get stuck in comparison and play to your strengths effectively in the workplace.

Nov 24, 202120:38
Crazy Company Benefits!!!

Crazy Company Benefits!!!

Employee retention is difficult in the current market, and this week on Survive HR - Kelly and Steve talk about some of the craziest benefits! Some are crazy good, and some are just well, crazy!!! 

If your company has a really interesting benefit that they would like to share, email us at Steve@survivehr.com. 

As always, huge thank you to our listeners and sponsors, Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd. 

Nov 16, 202122:00
Recruitment Marketing - Building Your Company's Brand Feat. Giovanni Calise

Recruitment Marketing - Building Your Company's Brand Feat. Giovanni Calise

Recruitment marketing - Now, more than ever, how you market your company and its brand is an important aspect of bringing qualified and committed candidates through the door. However, building a brand is not something they usually teach HR professionals in school. 

This week, Kelly and Steve talked with Giovanni Calise, the associate dean and graduate director at Anderson University's college of business and marketing professor. 

This is a week you do not want to miss with clear guidelines and steps to build your company's brand and increase the number of candidates entering your pipeline. 

Oct 26, 202132:43
Funny HR Stories - Part 2!!!

Funny HR Stories - Part 2!!!

This week on Survive HR we take a break from our usual discussions for a light hearted conversation! Our wonderful listeners sent in their funniest HR stories. Trust us, there are some good ones. Not our fault if you bust out laughing at work today!


As always, thank you to our wonderful sponsors at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd and to our listeners - we could not do it without you!

Oct 07, 202122:52
Clearing Through The Fog - The Rules & Regulations Surrounding the Vaccine Mandate

Clearing Through The Fog - The Rules & Regulations Surrounding the Vaccine Mandate

Join Kelly, Steve and their friend Chris from the law firm, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as they discuss the rules and regulations surrounding the vaccine mandate and the effects it has on your business. 


Sponsored by our friends at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. 


Like what you hear? Rate us on apple podcasts and let us know what you would like to hear more of in the future. 

Oct 01, 202121:04
Equal Pay

Equal Pay

Join Kelly, Steve, and their friends, Chris and Perry from Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as they discuss equal pay and the laws surrounding it. 

Sep 22, 202134:24
The COVID Vaccine Mandate & What It Means For Your Business

The COVID Vaccine Mandate & What It Means For Your Business

Join Kelly Scheib, Steve Nail, and their friends Chris and Perry from Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd as they discuss the COVID vaccine mandate and what it means for your business.

Sep 14, 202122:54
The 4 S's of Structure for LESS Stress!!!

The 4 S's of Structure for LESS Stress!!!

This week on Survive HR we talk about stress with our good friend and psychotherapist, Leah Marone. 

Leah gives us her 4 S's of structure to have LESS stress.

We can't promise that all of your stress will go away, but at least this may help! We know it has helped us!

Aug 31, 202123:37
Is HR an Unhealthy Profession?

Is HR an Unhealthy Profession?

This is a really good question and the answer is, that it depends.  We certainly feel HR can be an unhealthy profession.  All HR professionals want to serve others and their differing positions or needs.  Typically, HR is put in the position of not being able to make everyone happy, which results in constant conflict much of the time.  The HR professional always seems to have a daily, unexpected crisis to deal with as nothing ever goes as planned. Steve notes that he was never able to get a big project, requiring dedicated time done in the office, and found himself doing those projects at home on weekends. Kelly has struggled to find the right balance of having her bucket full, but not overflowing.

Many jobs are stressful, but none more than HR, especially the past 18 months. Always remember these things:

  1. HR certainly can be an unhealthy profession.
  2. We must discipline ourselves to block time to focus on what is truly important.
  3. We must find time to relax, whether that is reading a book, taking a long walk, or whatever other activity works for you.
  4. We must find time and discipline ourselves to sleep.
  5. Make and organize lists and then get them done. (Kelly mentioned that she uses an app called Notability, from Apple, to help keep herself organized).

Let’s face it, there is going to be stress in our lives.  We can’t control all the things that happen at work or in life, however, we can control how we respond and our attitude towards it.  Thanks for listening to Survive HR!

Aug 24, 202130:14
Is This Really What You Need?

Is This Really What You Need?

Join Kelly and Steve on this week's podcast as they discuss recruiting and finding the right fit for your organization. 

Every organization is looking for talent and every hiring manager wants the “perfect” fit. Many hiring managers have a “wish list” of competencies and experience they want the candidate to have, but the truth is, the “wish list” is often different from the true needs for the position and results in over hiring. Over hiring results in the new hire becoming quickly disengaged from their work, creating disenchantment and turnover.  All good HR professionals should take on the responsibility of really understanding what is minimally necessary to perform the position adequately, determining and advocating for position descriptions that truly fit the needs of the organization.

Aug 06, 202113:38
The Great Resignation - Feat. Ben Fanning
Jul 19, 202138:15
Show Me The Money - The Counter Offer Conundrum

Show Me The Money - The Counter Offer Conundrum

SHRM reported that in April 2021, 4 million employees (2.7% of workers in America) quit their jobs and that the US is seeing record turnover. 25% of employees plan to leave their job in 2021, according to SHRM. According to SHRM, 36% of those changing jobs are doing so for better compensation.

The war for talent is real and almost every employer in the country is desperate to find and keep qualified and competent employees. Ghosting is common and many recruiters are scheduling twice as many candidates for in person interviews, in an effort to have a full slate of candidates.

This week, Kelly and Steve discuss counter offers and the pros and cons of such a practice. Kelly makes an excellent point that, in her opinion, a salary offer should be non-negotiable, to establish credibility as an employer. This requires organizations to have a well thought out, researched, structured and constantly updated compensation plan. Otherwise, that firm, non-negotiable offer will not be competitive and you risk losing the candidate. When an organization makes counter offers to new hires, or to retain employees who submit their resignations, they should do so judiciously, since it could be training potential and current employees that this is the organizations standard operating procedure.


Sponsored by our friends at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

Jul 08, 202127:26
Marijuana in the Workplace: To Test or Not to Test?

Marijuana in the Workplace: To Test or Not to Test?

Join Kelly Scheib, Steve Nail and their friends Perry and Chris at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as they discuss the laws surrounding marijuana in the workplace and the biggest question of all - to test or not to test? 

Jun 23, 202137:49
The War on Talent: Creative Ways To Recruit & Retain

The War on Talent: Creative Ways To Recruit & Retain

Join Kelly and Steve on this week's podcast as they discuss the most creative ways to recruit and retain top talent. 

Sponsored by Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

Jun 07, 202123:48
How Top Executives See HR & A New Mask Product

How Top Executives See HR & A New Mask Product

Join Kelly and Steve as they discuss how top executives see the HR function and a new (& improved) mask with their friends, Ron Newbold and Richard Hartnett. 


Newbold has a passion for the professional development of others, creating great cultures, and employing his strategic planning process for business growth in which all stakeholders benefit. A 30+ year veteran of the lighting industry, he has the broad-based, hands on experience from shipping/receiving to having held executive positions at Hubbell Lighting and President of LSI Lighting. He now leverages this experience for his clients through his consulting business, Epitome Services, LLC. Since his time in the lighting industry, he has successfully taken his proven processes to clients in manufacturing, construction, biosecurity, hospitality, and private equity. Ron also holds 9 patents in lighting and has multiple publications, including research in the Consulting Psychology Journal on behavioral safety. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and a Masters of Science in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Hartnett brings over 30 years of experience in the Hospitality and Vacation Ownership industry with extensive background in sales, marketing, operations and finance. He has been responsible for Vacation Ownership sales revenue exceeding $1B during his career. Currently, Hartnett is the managing partner of Isla Verde Group, in Puerto Rico. IVG is the operating entity that operates and manages the ESJ Azul, ESJ Verde and ESJ Noir. Azul is a 450 room, mixed use ocean front resort, Verde is a new purpose built 105 room vacation ownership project under construction and Noir is a 100 room oceanfront project slated to start construction later in 2017. At completion IVG will have over 650 rooms under its control. Prior to IVG, Hartness served as CEO, board member and shareholder in Festiva Hospitality Group and Zealandia Holdings, one of the largest, privately held Vacation Ownership organizations in the US and Caribbean. As one of the first shareholders of Festiva, he was instrumental in developing and executing the strategy that took the company from 300 members and annual revenue of $300,000 in 1999 to over 100,000 members, 28 resorts, 12 sailing catamarans and annual revenues of over $100M in 2015.

Jun 01, 202134:55
Life After Masks: How to Navigate!

Life After Masks: How to Navigate!

Please join us this week as we navigate the ever changing CDC guidance!!!

May 24, 202126:16
Burnout At Work!!

Burnout At Work!!

Podcast Hosts: Steve Nail and Kelly Scheib

Standout Quotes:

"Burnout has a cost" - [Kelly]

"We have leaned our organization out so much that... It's almost like burnout is almost inevitable to a certain degree" - [Steve]

"Burnout is real, we should take inventory personally on whether or not we're experiencing it" - [Kelly]

"Create a mentorship program; like how often is burnout associated with your inability to talk to someone about how you're feeling?" - [Kelly]

Key Takeaways:

§ To combat burnout, LinkedIn gave all their employees a week off with pay. Kelly shares that as good as it sounds, it may not be the solution to job burnout, and extending the time won't help if they just go back to the rat race.

§ Steve highlights that in France, the whole month of August is taken on vacation, and he personally struggles with just having a week to rest.

§ Professions most at risk of burnout include Emergency Response workers, Lawyers, Sales employees, Social workers, Teachers, Accountants, Bartenders, and Managers. Notably, the majority of these professions involve dealing with people.

§ The cost of Burnout: 63% of people who are burned out are more likely to take a sick day. People who are burned out are 2.6 times more likely to be seeking a different job. 13% of them have lower confidence and performance. 23% of them are more likely to visit the emergency room.

§ From research, a major cause of burnout includes unfair treatment at work. Another is a lack of role clarity where the workers are performing many different duties without knowing which ones truly fall within their job description.

§ Poor communication and support from managers, as well as lack of social support also play a role in causing burnout.

§ How to identify burnout: Have you become cynical or critical at work? Do you drag yourself to work and have trouble getting started? Are you more irritable to coworkers or family? Do you have a lack of energy? Do you find it extremely hard to concentrate?

§ Steve shares that he tends to experience burnout usually when he senses a lack of control of work-related events or issues.

§ Managers need to be alert to the signs of burnout, so they can take steps when necessary. This includes giving time off, encouragement, rearranging work, easing workload, changing schedules, e. t. c

§ Creating a mentorship program is a key strategy to eliminate job burnout, this is because burnout is often associated with an inability to talk to someone about how you're feeling. Kelly shares that this should be the topic of the next episode.

Episode Timeline:

[00:20] The focus of today's discussion is "Burnout at work".

[04:14] Kelly highlights professions noted to be most at risk of burnout.

[08:23] The Cost of Job Burnout

[12:27] Discussing the major causes of Job Burnout.

[14:48] Questions to ask yourself if you think you're experiencing job burnout.

[21:46] How do you deal with job burnout?

Emails:

Kelly@Survivehr.com

Steve@Survivehr.com

You can find us at: survivehr.com, and listen to us on all major podcast carriers

May 04, 202126:27
Funniest Interview Questions!

Funniest Interview Questions!

‘SurviveHR’ Podcast Show Notes

Podcast Hosts: Steve Nail and Kelly Scheib

Sponsors: Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

Standout Quotes:

"In HR school, you're taught that your interview questions need to be relevant to the job" - [Kelly]

"If you ever have to interview for a job, you should do your research because obviously there are some silly people out there" - [Kelly]

"I think it's about seeing how people think in the most creative of ways, and quite frankly, seeing how people react under pressure" - [Kelly]

Key Takeaways:

In this episode, Kelly highlights some very far-fetched interview questions, with an effort to try to find possible answers.

These job-unrelated questions may be asked to see how people think or identify those who might be a security risk.

If you ever have to interview for a job, you should do your research because many companies ask hysterical questions.

Steve notes that in some cases, it might be a result of boredom from asking the standard questions over the years, or in some cases aimed at exploring the creativity of job applicants.

It may also be aimed at observing the reaction of people under pressure.

Episode Timeline:

[01:20] Kelly shares that for this episode, the craziest interview questions would be highlighted and discussed.

[03:40] If you were a pizza delivery person, how would you benefit from scissors?

[05:07] Would you rather fight a hundred duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?

[07:07] If someone gives you an elephant and you can't sell it or give it away, what would you do with it?

[07:56] What is your favorite song? Perform it for us now.

[09:10] How would you sell hot chocolate in Florida in the summer?

[10:46] If you were a crayon, what color would you want to be, and why?

[12:15] How would you decide how many windows there are in New York?

[15:05] Who would win a fight between Spiderman and Batman?

[15:54] What's the funniest thing that's happened to you recently?

Emails:

Kelly@Survivehr.com 

Steve@Survivehr.com

You can find us at: survivehr.com, and listen to us on all major podcast carriers

Sponsors: Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

https://www.hsblawfirm.com/

https://www.scemployersblog.com/

Mar 29, 202121:37
Human Resources is Really the Best Profession!

Human Resources is Really the Best Profession!

Podcast Hosts: Steve Nail and Kelly Scheib

Standout Quotes:

"Sometimes Kelly, you need to go back to the beginning, and remember why you went into HR" - [Steve]

"I think the most fascinating part of the profession quite frankly is your ability to influence people and lives" - [Kelly]

"No news is good news" - [Steve]

"When I'm successful, that means something hasn't happened, that's good policy but it's lousy politics, the first year you're applauded, the second year your budget's cut, the third year your staff goes away" - [Kelly]

"I think that's a good way to think about the profession Steve, it's a rollercoaster ride and some of us are rollercoaster junkies" - [Kelly]

Key Takeaways:

§ One key benefit of HR is the variability in experiences that come with the job.

§ Kelly notes that nowadays with HR, it's almost like the less you hear about what's bad, the better a job that you're doing, but you rarely hear what's good.

§ Steve also describes the innovative and problem-solving aspect of HR.

§ Our hosts highlight a problem with the perspective towards HR, noting that the only way you get recognized is when something's wrong, and your goal is to make sure nothing is wrong.

§ Kelly explains that the versatility and multitasking required in HR is an important factor in determining a good fit for it since it mostly involves managing people as a resource and people are complicated.

§ HR as a profession has been very dynamic over the years especially from the legal standpoint. Steve shares that since he started his profession, over 30 new laws have been made.

Episode Timeline:

[01:43] Why do we like HR?

[04:50] The innovative aspect of HR

[05:34] Challenges of working in HR

[09:26] Kelly’s rollercoaster description of HR

[13:25] Steve describes how dynamic HR has been over the years.

[15:54] Visit https://www.scemployersblog.com/for attorneys from Haynsworth Sinkler & Boyd

Emails:

Kelly@Survivehr.com

Steve@Survivehr.com

You can find us at: survivehr.com, and listen to us on all major podcast carriers

Sponsors: Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

https://www.hsblawfirm.com/

https://www.scemployersblog.com/

Mar 18, 202118:02
Is Work Life Balance Real?

Is Work Life Balance Real?

Podcast Hosts: Steve Nail and Kelly Scheib

Sponsors: Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd

Standout Quotes:

"The older I get, the more I realize how little I know" - [Steve]

"89% of Americans said that in 2020 they've experienced burnout" - [Steve]

"I don't think that there is ever a disconnection point between either work or life" - [Kelly]

"We put so much emphasis on the concept of balance, but it's really only 'balance' on the work side" - [Kelly]

"Give up the fight to try to balance... and realize that they're intertwined and that's okay so long as you figure out when one needs to take priority over the other in the moment that it needs to take priority" - [Kelly]

"We don't set boundaries, we're too eager to say 'Yes' to things, we don't say 'No' to enough things" - [Steve]

"One of the greatest lessons of writing your eulogy alive is the fact that you have an 'Edit' button" - [Kelly]

"But if you know what you're driving towards then your goals reflect what you're driving towards and life doesn't seem so out of balance because you're driving towards something" - [Kelly]

"Life is a long race and you need to pace yourself" - [Steve]

Key Takeaways:

❏ Work-life balance has different meanings to different people.

❏ Steve describes the impact of Covid19 on the working hours and burnout rate of Americans generally, noting that work-life balance is possible.

❏ Kelly doesn't believe work-life balance is possible, explaining that since both are so tightly intertwined, the idea that each can have a separate time allocated to it is not feasible. A key point of note is that other aspects of life don't stop when you're at work.

❏ Give up the fight to try to balance and realize that they're intertwined and that's okay so long as you figure out when one needs to take priority over the other at the moment that it needs to take priority.

❏ There are things we can do to help be a bit more balanced. One of them is 'Setting Boundaries'.

❏ Understanding that the concept of work-life balance depends on your personal priorities, it is critical that you're honest with yourself and you understand exactly where you want to go and what you want to do.

❏ Sharing a strategy where she asks her clients to write their eulogy, Kelly explains how this puts into perspective the things that really matter and offers the benefit of being able to still edit your eulogy by living your life towards what you want to be remembered for.

❏ People need to understand what is really important in their lives and focus their efforts on those priorities and nothing elsee.

Episode Timeline:

[01:20] Kelly's shares today is her Birthday.

[03:45] Steve's perspective on work-life balance

[05:45] Kelly shares her opinion on work-life balance.

[15:17] The 'Eulogy' approach to the topic of work-life balance

[18:03] What can you do personally regarding work-life balance?

Emails:

Kelly@Survivehr.com; Steve@Survivehr.com

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Mar 08, 202126:52
Are you ready for disaster?

Are you ready for disaster?

Guests: Chad Ayers and Andy Sexton of ProActive Response Group.

ProActive Response Group’s founders are well-trained veteran SWAT team leaders, with first-hand experience in hostage rescues and high-risk dignitary protection. Since 2015 ProActive Response Group has trained thousands of individuals how to Survive violent encounters in their workplace, schools, and places of worship.  They have trained Fortune 500 companies, Universities, and small locally owned businesses. Chad and Andy founded the company with one goal, saving lives!

Sponsors: Haynesworth Sinkler & Boyd; https://www.hsblawfirm.com

Standout Quotes:

"You wouldn't want the weight of responding to an emergency to rest only on the shoulders of HR.. or one department..it's got to be a shared responsibility if you hope to succeed in responding to an unforeseen emergency"

Key Takeaways:

❏  Organizations need to be prepared for everything you can think of, be it a natural disaster or man-made.

❏  There is usually an assumption by new HR personnel or leaders that there are things in place for emergencies but in many cases these plans are outdated.

❏  It is important to note that occurrences of workplace violence are mostly associated with current or former employees rather than random strangers from nowhere.

❏  Focusing on the long-term effects; "Once the yellow tape comes down and you're back open for business, mentally, how many of your staff can walk back into that facility after witnessing such a horrific event?"

❏  The first step if you don't have an emergency response plan is to create a safety committee or emergency response team with a representative from every aspect of your business. This would be the first team to be activated in an emergency.

❏  Key Components of an Emergency Response Plan: Recognizing the emergency early, Dealing with the immediate aftermath of the emergency, and then addressing the effects 3 months after, 6 months after, and a year after the incident.

❏ In an emergency, a certain degree of calmness is required and this occurs mostly when the response plan has been rehearsed over time. Humility in getting an outside overview is important with regards to the emergency plan because in an organization there is a level of tunnel vision and as such, several aspects may be overlooked.

❏  Concerning relatives or close workers of those directly affected, critical steps to plan for include having designated people from the office to deliver news, knowledge of religious preferences, dealing with the media, and trauma counseling.

❏  Chad notes that based on statistics, workplace violence is on the rise.

❏  The challenge to HR leaders: Look at the emergency book, review it and send a message out to everyone in your organization reminding them of one aspect of the emergency response policy that hasn't been discussed in the last 12 months.

Episode Timeline:

[00:52] Meet our guests for today, 'Chad Ayers' and 'Andy Sexton', who help prepare organizations for disaster.

[03:04] What are some of the things in your experiences that organizations need to be prepared for?

[05:33] Discussing the long and short-term impacts of a workplace violence issue.

[10:20] What advice would you give an HR team on how to manage an emergency response plan after creating one?

[11:55] Key Components of an Emergency Response Plan

[21:43] What team deals with the family and close co-workers of people that are severely or fatally wounded?

[30:11] How to get help with your Emergency Response from Andy and Chad.

(Website - proactiverg.com)

[30:29] For employment lawyers or business lawyers in general, contact Haynesworth Sinkler & Boyd (www.hsblawfirm.com)

Feb 19, 202131:35
How to Set Up Your HR Team for Success in 2021

How to Set Up Your HR Team for Success in 2021

SurviveHR Podcast Show Notes 

Podcast Hosts: Steve Nail and Kelly Scheib 

Guest: Leslie Hayes from The HAYES Approach 

Standout Quotes: 

"I have often said that HR is the soul of the company" - [Leslie]

 "We're trying to provide the workforce that can do the work for the organization... that's our job" - [Leslie] 

"The best teams and the best coaches are the ones that really understand what talents they have on their team" - [Steve] 

"Culture is not made at the board room, culture is made at the watercooler" - [Kelly] 

"Remember this moment.. write down how you feel and write down what you miss because one day we're going to go into an office and you're going to want to be at home... and remember what we've lost in this time" - [Kelly] 

"HR folks know HR, but HR folks are not effective at real HR until they understand their industry" - [Kelly] 

"HR's product is the workforce, and the product needs to meet the customer needs, and you can't possibly meet the customer needs if you don't understand the customer" - [Leslie] 

"As you're setting your HR team up for success.. we can do many things but we cannot do everything, and we can do most things but we can't do them all at the same time" - [Leslie]

 Key Takeaways: 

  • One of the most important things that we can do in 2021 as HR practitioners, is taking a self inventory and having a moment of personal reset.
  •  In this period, people need human connection more than anything, and HR practitioners will have to be unifiers. 
  • We won't go back to the office the same way but we'll go back. 
  • One of the things that HR teams miss, that you should pay attention to if you're setting up yourself for success in 2021, is understanding your industry. You've got to be curious about more than just what's on your plate for the day. 
  • The HR person has to know the metrics that drive their particular industry. Kelly recommends certain books as she strongly encourages HR practitioners to engage in as much reading as possible. 
  • Using the hero on a bicycle analogy, Leslie describes that the job of HR job includes to hire, engage, retain and offboard personnel, which is carried out using strategies in line with the organization, and tactically implemented with legal parameters. 
  • Leslie offers a strategy for every HR leader: Identify 3 things you need to accomplish this year, what you need to do to accomplish those things, and measure your to-do list against that yardstick. 
  • Dropping some activities and setting realistic expectations is a really important part of setting ourselves up for success. 

Books referenced:

  •  The Portable MBA in Finance and Accounting by Theodore Grossman and John Leslie Livingstone, PhD 
  • Performance Conversations by Christopher D. Lee, PhD 
  • The Practical Guide to HR Analytics by Shonna D. Waters, Valerie N. Streets, Lindsay A. McFarlane, Rachael Johnson-Murray

CONTACT US:

 If you want to email us with your comments, questions, or show ideas reach out at: Kelly@Survivehr.com or Steve@Survivehr.com

 You can find us at: survivehr.com, and listen to us on all major podcast carriers 

THANK YOU

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors: Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd 

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Feb 05, 202136:22
Just Because You Can—Should You? Disciplining Employees for failing to Follow COVID-19 rules outside of work.

Just Because You Can—Should You? Disciplining Employees for failing to Follow COVID-19 rules outside of work.

Welcome to the first podcast of the 2021 New Year! Today, Steve and I are chatting with Chris and Perry about employees not adhering to CDC rules with the potential to spread COVID into the workplace. Steve asked me this pointed question last week, specifically disciplining workers who do not adhere to CDC pandemic guidelines. We ask Chris and Perry, ‘Can you discipline an employee for going to a party and socializing outside of work?’

Can You Discipline Employees on How They Spend Their Personal Time?

Chris has had experience dealing with a similar situation. "It's what got me thinking about an employer who called me about an employee who'd been written up." The case for this particular employer was reprimanding his employee for holding a public party during the holidays for other employees. As a result of this party, there was an outbreak among workers, resulting in an employee's hospitalization.

Implementing Policies that Regulate Off-Duty Conduct

Perry adds, “If you’re going to take action against employees for parties and social gatherings, it’s good to make sure that this has already been written down in your COVID policy.” Having clearly defined off-limits activities in a written, binding policy is a good step forward to cover yourself as a business entity. Perry adds that if the activity involved others who are not employees if the act is egregious enough, that discipline is warranted.

Listen in as we discuss how to police the distinctions between personal activity and employee actions that warrant discipline, the aspect of these policies on employee relations, and how you can use coaching or a warning as an alternative action.

Resources Mentioned

SC Employer’s Blog

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SHRM on the web

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Jan 26, 202128:20
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate- that is the Question??!
Dec 28, 202025:39
Could Violence Be Lurking?

Could Violence Be Lurking?

We are living in stressful times as COVID-19 rattles our world.

We have talked a lot about stress on this podcast—but I am concerned that HR folks have taken their eye off of an important ball while navigating the health and business challenges of COVID-19. Statistics show that 70% of employees consider this pandemic one of the most stressful times in their career. What if the stress of this pandemic manifests itself into a violent situation at work? Are you prepared? Do you have the three critical pieces of the puzzle ready to go to address potential violence at work?

Listen this week as Steve Nail and I talk with our friends at ProActive Response Group about the increase in violence and how to prepare yourself with three critical steps!

Dec 18, 202022:34
New President & Changes to Human Resources! What to expect!
Dec 07, 202033:46
TURKEY ANYONE? How do we help our employees during this DIFFERENT holiday season?

TURKEY ANYONE? How do we help our employees during this DIFFERENT holiday season?

 A season often filled with joy and gatherings will undoubtedly be marked negatively by the COVID-19 virus.  How can employers help their employees navigate this different holiday season?  This week we are joined by Psychotherapist Leah Marone who gives us great tips for making the best of this season!  

Nov 18, 202023:20
It's GOTCHA DAY! Celebrating our One Year Anniversary of Adoption!

It's GOTCHA DAY! Celebrating our One Year Anniversary of Adoption!

Today is a special day for our family-- it is GOTCHA DAY!

On November 4th, 2019, we had the privilege of adopting our daughters from the foster care system in South Carolina.  However, our journey in foster care or adoption would have never been possible without the support of the companies my husband and I both worked for.  November is Adoption Awareness Month-- we encourage all HR and Business Leaders to consider how to best support your employees participate in this incredible cause.  

Nov 04, 202023:22
Politics and Work...dangerous combination!!

Politics and Work...dangerous combination!!

Election Day is exactly one week away and contentious conversations are among us! How do you manage politics in the workplace???  How do you ensure civil behavior in less than civil times!!

Oct 27, 202025:20