Workplace Perspectives

Today's guest is Aimee Gindin from LifeSpeak, Inc. Workplace Perspective host, Teresa McQueen talks with Aimee about 'Creating a Culture of Belonging.' Aimee is the Chief Marketing Officer at LifeSpeak Inc. In her role, Ms. Gindin is responsible for the go-to-market strategy, communications, and growth of the corporation and its full suite of well-being products. Teresa and Aimee discuss a new sur...

Today’s guest is Anthony Casablanca. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Anthony about the dying art of leadership.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28What is Grief Leadership? 16:26Break and Public Service Announcement 17:43Red-Flag Grief Related Behaviors

In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Nadine Durbach, Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, to discuss Mental Health: An Emerging Awareness. Teresa and Nadine talk about how many leaders are in the best position to see changes or be told of changes in their employees and addressing the issue is better than thinking it will go away. There has been a shift in how employees and employers have...

In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Andrea Belk Olson, a published author, a contributor to Harvard Business Review, and a TEDx Speaker. Teresa and Andrea discuss "Buy-in For Organizational Change." Topics discussed in this episode: Why is it important for the employee to buy-in to organizational change How can an organization rebuild trust when they have a bad record of following through on o...

In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Jen Porter, author and COO of the non-profit Mind Share Partners. This is the first part of a two-part series. In this first episode, Teresa and Jen discuss 'Addressing Bias Around Mental Health.' Teresa and Jen talk about how it's important for companies to encourage their managers to address their bias around mental health and by addressing this, companies...

Alexis gives tips to employees and employers on how to keep "the water cooler conversations" so that everyone on the team feels connected. She also talks about how to recognize special events, like birthdays, promotions, and project deadlines. To connect with Alexis:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexishultine/  People are wanting flexible employers and for them to trust Alexis Hultine Episode Time...

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Tomasz Obloj and Todd Zenger about the impacts of the recent trend toward pay transparency in the workplace. Tomasz Obloj is an Associate Professor of Strategy at Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Todd Zenger is the N. Eldon Tanner Chair in Strategy and Strategic Leadership at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. As of Ja...

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Eric Shuman and Eric Knowles. Eric Shuman is a postdoctoral fellow at New York University, Eric Knowles is an associate professor of psychology at New York University. Dr. Shuman and Dr. Knowles recently published an article "To Overcome Resistance to DEI, Understand What’s Driving It" with Amit Goldenberg. Teresa, Dr. Shuman, and Dr. Knowles discuss insight a...

For today's episode, our host, Teresa talks with Lisen Stromberg, about 'Maladaptations in Corporate America.' Lisen is a leadership and culture strategist, author, and CEO of PrismWork. Teresa and Lisen talk about her recently coined phrase, 'maladaptations' or adaptions women were making in the workplace that were harming or limiting them. These maladaptations were started to categorize the type...

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Todd Kashdan about 'The Minority Report' and the subtle art of disagreeing with your boss. Todd is an author, speaker, professor of psychology, and director of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University. Teresa and Todd discuss how people who are not in a leadership or management position, can be afraid to speak up and find their voice. They also talk about...

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Kweilin Ellingrud of McKinsey & Company. Kweilin is McKinsey Global Institute Director, Senior Partner, and author of the recent article 'How does Gen Z see its place in the working world? With trepidation' and 'American Opportunity Survey.' Teresa and Kweilin discuss how in today's workplace, we have 4 generations working together, and they are all very d...

In today's episode, Teresa discusses FMLA, Family Medical Leave Act. FMLA provides federally protected leave for eligible employees for up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave per year and certain military family leave entitlements. FMLA applies to private sector employers who employs 50+ employees for at least 20 workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year. Topics discussed: Employees must com...

Today's episode is a replay with guest Julie McCoy, life coach at Dragonfly Coaching. We like to start off every year with Julie, so we can begin our New Year off on the right foot. With all things COVID, we have had non-traditional years, Julie helps our listeners realize that we have little control over some things and how we can adapt. Julie gives our listeners her tips for New Beginnings for t...

In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Sarah Marie Wittman to talk about "Job Transitions and the Lingering Identity." Sarah is an Assistant Professor of Management at George Mason University’s School of Business. The recent changes in the labor market have caused people to switch jobs, but what from our past jobs carries over? Teresa and Sarah discuss “lingering identities." Sarah wrote an artic...

In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Nadine Durbach to talk about "How to Reframe for 2023." Nadine is a returning guest and a licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist. Teresa and Nadine discuss the "Anit-Resolution" and mindfulness. Nadine gives her types for "reframing" your mind for 2023 and how people can navigate the post-COVID world. To connect with Nadine, https://nadinedurb...

In today's episode, Teresa gives her "Annual Legal Update." Topics discussed: Minimum Wage Increases Overtime for Agricultural Workers SB 1162 AB 152 AB 2693 AB 2091 AB 2188 HR 4445 SB 523 AB 1751 AB 2068 AB 1949 AB 1041 SB 1044 AB 2183 Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Legal Update Part 1 16:09Break and Public Service Announcement 16:37Legal Update Part 2 35:48Teresa's Closin...

In today's episode, Teresa gives her 2022 tips for the "Holiday Survival Guide." Teresa gives advice on how to survive business get-togethers and represent your organization and build your professional network. A lot of companies are going back to in-person events and 'small talk' is something that people have not had to deal with lately. Here are the tips Teresa discusses: Make an Effort Get Curi...

Today's episode is a replay of episode 81 with guests Chris Johnson and Jason Henry from Nation's Finest. Teresa McQueen talks with Chris and Jason for a Special Veteran's Day Episode! Nation's Finest provides critical services and support for veterans and their families. Chris and Jason discuss the biggest challenges faced by veterans as they reenter the workforce and the benefits of hiring a vet...

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Peter Stockburger about Are You Ready for the CPRA? Peter is a Partner at Dentons and practicing with the firm’s global Employment, Intelligence and Strategic Services, and Data Privacy groups. The CPRA amends California’s existing Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and is set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The CPRA has serious implications for employers as it i...

In today's episode, Teresa discusses with Rebecca Zucker, "All About Exit Interviews." Rebecca Zucker is an author, speaker, and Partner at Next Step Partner. Rebecca discusses how exit interviews can be important for both employers and employees. She gives her types for making a successful exit interview and also talks about the mistakes that employees and employers make during exit interviews. T...

In today's episode, Teresa talks with Reiner Lomb about the 7 Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change. Reiner is the founder of BoomerangCoach and the author of ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are. Reiner describes the seven emotions that he thinks can help leaders create a positive change empathycompassioninterestoptimisminspirationtrustpos...

In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Nadine Durbach, Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, to discuss Mental Health: An Emerging Awareness. Teresa and Nadine talk about how many leaders are in the best position to see changes or be told of changes in their employees and addressing the issue is better than thinking it will go away. There has been a shift in how employees and employers have...

In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Adaku Onyeka-Crawford and Maya Raghu to discuss The HIRE Initiative: Reimagining Hiring Practices & Promoting EEO. Adaku is the Attorney Advisor, Office of the Chair, U.S. EEOC and Maya is the Deputy Director, Policy, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), US Department of Labor. Teresa, Adaku, and Maya explain the Hiring Initiative to Reima...

This is our 100th Episode and to celebrate we are bringing back our very first guest Tina Rad! Tina is a Partner and Attorney Investigator at Wagener Law, APC. Teresa and Tina discuss Avoiding Investigation Pitfalls. Tina gives here common pitfalls that companies make when contemplating or conducting a workplace investigation: PITFALL #1: Failing to Investigate (“Do we really need to do an investi...

Today's guest is attorney Neil Pedersen. Teresa and Neil discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, and its effect on employees. Neil is a Plaintiff’s Employment Law Attorney at Pedersen Law. Teresa and Neil discuss what the workplace was like before the Viking River decision and the differences employees will see now. Connect with Neil here In episode 97 w...