Transform Your Workplace

Ego tends to get bad rap—especially in the workplace. So is the ideal employee the person with no ego? And is that even possible? Jennifer Powers, professional coach and author, joins Xenium's guest host Angela Perkins to chat about ego and its role in the workplace. We'll cover the ways ego can hurt and help us, its ultimate purpose and how a little awareness can go a long way in harnessing the e...

With the unemployment rate hovering at around 4% nationally, skilled employees are in high demand. Ultimately, that leads to a spike in voluntary turnover as employees leave their jobs for bumps in pay or benefits elsewhere. In this episode of What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws discuss why it's important to think like a marketer and promote your standout benefits and perk...

There was a time when the only way you could give back at work was to work at a non-profit. Those days are over. Employees are looking for more and companies are changing their approach. Just ask Ryan McCarty , co-author of Build a Culture of Good . He joins us to share how workplace philanthropy keeps people engaged and improves workplace culture, plus a few tips on how to start your own workplac...

Improving employee performance is such a big part of company success. But what tools and tactics really improve performance and what's just getting in the way? Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit , is back on the podcast to debunk the myths of performance management. He joins us to talk about how companies are changing their approach, what works, what doesn't and how coaching can...

When you think about the things that drive business profit, does kindness come to mind? Linda Cohen, author and the Kindness Catalyst, certainly hopes so. She joins us to discuss the Economy of Kindness and how it can transform bottom lines for all kinds of businesses. Listen in as she shares her experience with kindness, the lessons she's learned and how you can use kindness to change your workpl...

Over the last 16 years, healthcare premiums have increased by 200%. Inevitable? Just how the system has to be? Not according to Michael Menerey, author and host of the Reconstructing Healthcare podcast. He joins us to share his take on the healthcare challenge, common myths he's uncovered and ways employers and employees can take action. We'll cover alternatives to the traditional approach and giv...

Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws discuss the recent shake up at Nike at the senior leadership level and why it's a good lesson on diversity for other businesses.  Portland Business Journal Articles referenced in this podcast: Four more execs out at Nike, pushing total to 10 since misconduct investigation began Nike leadership shuffle continues with new leaders for women's, running categories Three...

Tyler Meuwissen joins Brandon Laws for a quick, emergency podcast to share what he's working on with the Beyond Compensation: Total Rewards survey and why Xenium decided to launch it. Sign up for free before July 15th at  http://www.xeniumhr.com/beyond-compensation     How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take ou...

Creating a workplace where everyone is engaged and thriving is no easy task. For Linda Binns, it all comes down to the personal. An energy coach and self-identified introvert, Linda has made a career out of helping people be their best selves at work and improving workplace culture in the process. Listen in as we discuss her approach to engagement and cover some tactics that everyone can use to na...

How's your company culture nowadays? If you ask Eric Gregg, CEO and founder of Inavero, you should start by checking your Employee Net Promoter Score (ENPS). Adapted from a survey designed to measure customer loyalty, this survey method measures the willingness of your employees to recommend their workplace to others. Listen in as we discuss how it all works, how companies should be using it and w...

In episode three of What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws discuss how one city is trying to limit email after work, why middle managers are miserable and what employers can do about it, and why pay transparency can benefit employees and employers. Check out the articles Lacey and Brandon discuss: Tired of having to check work email after hours? New Yorkers may not have to, i...

Ever thought about why you make the decisions you do? And how you know it's the right one? From acting on intuition to weighing the risks and rewards, there's a lot behind our big decisions. Listen in as Pat McCauley of Bridgewell Agribusiness, Rick Thomas of Pilot Wealth Management and Brandon Laws of Xenium HR discuss the science behind the decisions we make. We'll cover tactics that traders use...

While a manager should be focused on helping people develop at work, that role is so often lost in the day-to-day shuffle. Whitney Johnson, author of Build an A Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve , has thoughts on combating that challenge. In this episode, we'll talk about how to build the right team, smart recruiting, and tactics that help employees navigate the S-c...

  Aman Brar, CEO of Canvas, a text-based interviewing platform, joins Brandon Laws for a future-oriented discussion about the impact technology is having on recruiting. They discuss how A.I. and machine learning are playing a role in the way employers recruit, top technology trends in recruiting, and how technology is improving the user experience throughout the recruiting process. How to Support...

In the second episode of What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws discuss why one CEO is keeping "assholes" out of the workplace, common severance policies amongst employers, and how one CEO is bringing athletics into the workplace to drive culture and results.  Check out the articles Lacey and Brandon discuss: No Assholes Allowed by Andrea Ozias, World at Work Severance Tied t...

Complaints are an unfortunate but inevitable part of working in human resources. But not all employers know how to handle complaints and investigations into those complaints, and unprofessional or callous complaint processes can sour any workplace. In this episode, Alishia Young, Xenium's Director of HR Services, joins Brandon Laws to discuss employee complaints and the steps every HR professional...

It's a common mistake to promote star employees into leadership roles before they're ready, or before they fully understand their new responsibilities. Both you and the employee in question can end up feeling dissatisfied if you move too quickly. Becoming a manager is a big step, and it takes any employee time to adjust to the additional expectations. In this episode, Suzi Alligood, VP of People D...

Radical honesty, the importance of cultural fit—these terms are familiar to most of us. But when Patty McCord, Chief Talent Officer of Netflix, first introduced them to the tech world, they were pretty radical. Xenium's Tyler Meuwissen joins Brandon Laws for a discussion of McCord's new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility . We'll talk about McCord's take on recruiting,...

Lain Hensley and Odyssey Teams are redefining the typical corporate team building program. And it came out of a need to bring people closer together, with a common purpose, and to make a positive, lasting impact on the world. In this episode, Lain Hensley and Brandon Laws discuss how to make employees' time spent together more meaningful, why giving back to the community can build effective teams...

In the first episode of the series What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo joins Brandon Laws for a fun and engaging discussion on three articles related to the workplace.  Artificial Intelligence Comes to HR as a Conversation by Josh Bersin The 10 Biggest Mistakes New HR Professionals Make by Christina Folz Why One on One Meetings are Your Most Important Work Meeting by Jose Bautista Email br...

We've all been reading the headlines. There's never been a more important time to talk about harassment & discrimination in the workplace. Suzi Alligood, VP of People Development and Culture at Xenium, joins us to take the topic head-on. We'll cover the changes she's seen in the workplace and what employers and employees have to say about it. We'll also cover the best tactics for preventing workpl...

In 2017, human resources had a heavy focus on compliance. This is typical in an inauguration year; a new administration in the White House usually brings with it changes to the tax code and other rules related to employment. While we'll continue to see some of these changes rolled out in 2018, most will be done at the state level—like Oregon's Equal Pay Act and changes to overtime and sick leave r...

Ever wish you could take some time off from your job? Not just a vacation but a significant, life-resetting break? Lacy Partipilo, a Senior HR Business Partner at Xenium, knows the feeling. In fact, she just returned from a lengthy sabbatical after 10 years at Xenium. She joins us to discuss how she pulled off her sabbatical, why it's such a unique benefit for employees and why it's great for empl...

Veterans have shown their country dedication and commitment. So how do employers return the favor? Michael Weiss, an HR Account Representative at Xenium, joins us to discuss workplace tactics that can help veterans thrive and succeed in the workforce. We'll talk about the many skills veterans bring to the workplace, how employers can support reintegration efforts and the ways employers and coworke...

You've heard about "emotional intelligence." So what's "emotional agility" and how is it different? Xenium's own Tyler Meuwissen joins us to discuss a Xenium Book Club favorite: Emotional Agility by Susan David . We'll break down the concept of emotional agility and cover the ways that emotional agility allows us to overcome challenges, reframe our realities and continue to grow. We'll also discus...