Hiring to Firing Podcast

In this episode of Hiring to Firing , hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke partners, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close, who host the No Infringement Intended podcast. Together, they explore the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and employment law through the lens of the movie The Social Network . They discuss works made for hire, the impact of the...

AI is unavoidable these days. In this episode of Hiring to Firing , hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter delve into what employers need to know about it, joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke partner, Brett Mason, who hosts The Good Bot podcast focusing on the intersection of AI, health care, and the law. They discuss the transformative potential and inherent risks of AI in the workplace, along...

In this episode of Hiring to Firing , hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter dive into the intriguing intersection of reality TV and employment law. Joined by Troutman Pepper Locke Labor and Employment Partner Richard Reibstein (author of the popular Independent Contractor Misclassification & Compliance blog), they explore the lawsuit alleging that contestants on the hit Netflix reality series Lo...

It seems that even celebrities are not immune from workplace claims. In this episode of Hiring to Firing , hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke employment law partner, Sara Longtain, to discuss the movie It Ends With Us and the real-life lawsuits sparked by it. Tune in as the trio discusses alleged conduct that occurred on set and in the marketing of th...

In this episode of Hiring to Firing , hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter explore the dynamics of teamwork, using the beloved characters Sully and Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. as prime examples. Joined by Emily Golden, founder and CEO of Golden Resources, they delve into the characteristics of effective teams, including the importance of clear communication, shared goals, and emotional in...

Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs face more scrutiny than ever after President Trump's recent Executive Order targeting DEI policies and programs across the federal government, in private industries that do business with the federal government, and in the private sector generally. In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Emily Schifter and Tracey Diamond discuss the evolvi...

In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Emily Schifter and Tracey Diamond explore the art of giving and receiving feedback in the workplace. Joined by Tara Weintritt from the Wicker Park Group, they discuss the importance of creating a culture of feedback, best practices in giving and receiving feedback, and the value of specificity and data in measuring and evaluating performance. Listen as Ha...

'Tis the season for workplace holiday celebrations! In this festive episode of Hiring to Firing podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by guest Brett Schwab, corporate counsel at D&H Distributing, to delve into the intricacies of office festivities and celebrations. From unforgettable office party tales to crucial legal compliance issues and best practices, this episode has it...

In this episode of Hiring to Firing , hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter delve into the critical topic of succession planning, drawing parallels with the popular TV show Succession. Joined by Jan Levine, an experienced attorney and executive coach, they discuss the importance of succession planning and its role in ensuring business continuity and leadership growth and development. The convers...

In this episode of Hiring to Firing , Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter explore the challenges and benefits of managing a multigenerational workforce, inspired by the movie The Intern. Joined by Naomi Barnett and Elizabeth Stephens from REPAY, they discuss the importance of avoiding stereotypes and fostering a culture of open communication and respect. Listen in for valuable insights and best prac...

In the final episode of the three-part Hiring to Firing pre-election series, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter continue to explore the various facets of leadership with Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. Drawing parallels with the iconic TV show The West Wing , the episode explores how leaders can navigate competing pressures, foster collaboration, an...

In part two of the three-part Hiring to Firing  series, host Tracey Diamond and new co-host Emily Schifter dive into the complexities of managing employees’ political beliefs and discourse in the workplace, just in time for the upcoming election. Join Tracey and Emily as they welcome Trisha Earls from The Hawkins Firm to discuss best practices for maintaining a professional environment amidst poli...

As the nation awaits the 2024 presidential election and its outcome, Hiring to Firing podcast introduces a three-part series focusing on key issues top of mind for company executives: inspirational messaging and managing political discourse in the workplace. In this first episode, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs discuss lessons learned from the beloved TV character, Ted Lasso. Joined by Steve...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs dive into international waters with Annalisa Reale, a Labor and Employment partner of the Chiomenti Law Firm in Milan, Italy. Inspired by season two of the popular TV show, White Lotus, set in Taormina, Sicily, Annalisa shares insights from representing Italy's luxury fashion and hospitality clients in employment...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Troutman Pepper's Chief Human Resources Officer Shana Beldick to discuss the appropriate use of emojis in professional settings. In an era where digital communication has become a fundamental part of daily life, the three explore the use of emojis to promote efficiencies at work, the risks of miscomm...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs chat with guest Stacey Chazin, founder and principal of I-Factor Leadership, about motivating introverts in the workplace. Featuring clips from some of their favorite TV and movie introverts — Peter Parker in Spider-Man, Milton in Office Space, and Sheldon in Big Bang Theory — the episode features an insightful di...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Josh Riggs, owner of Social Cannabis, based in Denver, CO. They delve into the complexities of managing employee conduct in the highly regulated cannabis industry and reflect on the evolution of the industry, highlighting its unexpected sophistication and the challenges of compliance with various law...

In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs delve into the complexities of employing foreign workers with special guest Robert Lee, partner at Troutman Pepper who leads the firm's immigration practice. Listen as they discuss various work visas and legal compliance issues involving business immigration. The episode also explores the real-life implications of visa denial...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast , hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs are joined by Terri Gillespie, general counsel at Stateside Brands, a family-run business. The three draw parallels from the popular TV series, Modern Family, and share their own personal experiences working with family members. Join us for an engaging conversation, offering practical advice on how to navigate th...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast , hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs, along with Erin Cannon, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Troutman Pepper, draw parallels between the popular reality TV show Big Brother to discuss the future of corporate DEI programs after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard . They discuss the benef...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs, along with Dan Sieck, a partner in the firm's Corporate practice group, discuss the hit TV show Silicon Valley and the concept of garden leave. What are the pros and cons of having employees sit on the bench? What is the difference between garden leave and noncompete agreements? Tune in for an engaging dialogu...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs navigate the evolving landscape of employee sick days in a post-COVID-19 workplace. Special guest Lisa Whittaker, director and managing counsel, employment and labor law at The J.M. Smucker Co., joins them for a humorous discussion of the use and abuse of employee sick days, using clips from the popular TV show...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast, Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs draw insights from the TV series NCIS to discuss effective workplace harassment training. Our hosts are joined by Victoria Pasquale, chief human resources officer at Pritchard Industries, who shares her expertise on structuring effective trainings for her employees. Listen as the group explores how to capture t...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast , Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs, along with fellow Partners Sheri Adler and Mary Weeks, chat about the ultimate whistleblower — police officer Frank Serpico — and the SEC's recent crackdown on whistleblower provisions in employment and separation agreements. Listen in as the group shares a top 10 list of drafting tips to ensure compliance. T...

In this episode of the Hiring to Firing Podcast , Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs welcome Katie Stark, senior director, commercial counsel for Collegium Pharmaceutical. The team delves into the topic of dress codes, drawing inspiration from the movie Erin Brockovich, and explores the intersection of personal style and professional expectations. As a bonus, the trio also share their most emb...