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Join Matt and Rhiannon Poore, Founder and CEO of Forge Search, for a fun, unfiltered conversation recorded live at Growth Summit 2024 in South Carolina!  From navigating the tricky five-year business milestone to hiring a team that truly aligns with your mission, they dive into the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of entrepreneurship—like carrying water jugs down Main Street in heels and survivi...

In this episode, Matt Vaadi dives into a candid conversation with Heather R. Younger, CEO of Employee Fanatix, renowned keynote speaker, and acclaimed author of The Art of Active Listening, The Art of Caring Leadership, The Art of Self-Leadership, and The Seven Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty. Heather shares her profound insights on bridging the gap between leaders and teams, the nuances of bui...

Youtube and Spotify Description In this episode of Culture and Compliance, Matt welcomes entrepreneur Dane Palarino, founder of Dad Bod Sculptors and Pallorino Partners.  Dane’s powerful fitness journey—transforming from 30% to 6% body fat—fuels his mission to help professionals balance personal wellness with career success. Together, Matt and Dane explore how leaders can inspire their teams throu...

Every HR document you need to be compliant - FREE 42 HR Templates! 📝 👉 Click here to get started: https://go.guhroo.co/25-free-hr-templates 📘’Ping-Pong is not a Strategy’ - Matt Vaadi’s bestselling book gives insight on creating an awesome culture. https://a.co/d/aCYbX2U 🎯First step to an awesome culture is our Ultimate Performance Review Package https://www.guhroo.co/ultimate-performance-revi...

Feeling like life’s a bit too hectic? Matt is here with some fun, science-backed mindset hacks to help you slow down, focus, and feel more productive. Whether you're balancing work, family, or just trying to stay sane, Matt shares simple strategies that keep him smiling—and they can work for you too! Key Points: "What's Important Now" mindset The power of response in shaping outc...

Choosing the right commission plan can make or break your sales team's performance. In this episode of Culture and Compliance , Matt Vaadi draws on over 20 years of sales leadership experience to explore different compensation strategies.  Whether you're launching a new sales team or revising your compensation approach, Matt provides a deep dive into models that boost motivation, drive res...

In this episode of Culture and Compliance , Matt dives deep into performance management, challenging the outdated annual review method. He offers a comprehensive breakdown of modern performance review methods, guiding you through five distinct types and helping you determine which one best fits your organization's needs. Whether you're looking to implement continuous feedback or refine you...

In this Culture and Compliance episode, Matt dives deep into the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), a groundbreaking law effective as of June 18th, 2024, that reshapes the responsibilities of employers with more than 15 employees. **Employment laws are ever-changing – when was the last time you updated your employee handbook? Let us take care of it for you: https://www.guhroo.co/employee-handbo...

Join Matt in this episode of "Culture and Compliance" as he unveils three dynamic team-building activities designed to bring your team closer together.  In celebration of guHRoo’s 10-year anniversary, Matt shares how these engaging experiences can boost team morale and create lasting bonds.  Whether you’re looking to energize your workforce or simply add some fun to your work environment...

In this episode of Culture and Compliance, Matt breaks down the essential frameworks every business owner needs to know to avoid the costly mistake of a bad hire. A poor hiring decision can ripple through your organization, leading to wasted time, lost revenue, and damage to your company’s reputation.  Matt shares practical frameworks and step-by-step guidance on how to identify the right candidat...

In this episode of Culture & Compliance, Matt Vaadi addresses a critical issue facing many businesses: the gap between leadership and management. Learn why having a great culture isn't enough to meet goals and avoid setbacks. Matt discusses the importance of both leadership and management, offering real-life examples and practical solutions for small businesses. Key Points: Differences bet...

This podcast is a treasure trove of knowledge, offering best practices, actionable tips, and expert advice tailored for small business owners. Each episode breaks down complex topics into practical, easy-to-implement steps that enhance organizational culture and maintain compliance. We aim to equip listeners with the tools to foster a work environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and al...

Join Matt in this newest Culture & Compliance episode, as he tackles the second installment of our Employee Onboarding Series. In this episode, Matt Vaadi provides essential insights on conducting weekly check-in meetings to ensure your onboarding plan stays on track.  Discover how these meetings can help you effectively engage, retain, and grow your new team members. Learn practical strategie...

In this episode, Matt Vaadi shares a powerful five-step formula to create the perfect employee onboarding program. Inspired by James Clear's "Atomic Habits," Matt emphasizes the importance of structured systems to achieve outstanding results.  Learn how to set clear, measurable goals and optimize your onboarding process to boost retention, engagement, and productivity. Stay tuned for...

In this episode, Matt tackles one of the most common questions he receives from small business owners: 'Should we have an employee handbook?' He breaks down whether or not you should have a handbook and what should be included in it. Join him to discover why it's a must-have for your company, covering everything from establishing clear expectations to providing legal protection. He dis...

In this episode, Matt shared the use of offer letters during the hiring process and how it can help in ensuring a smooth and legally sound hiring process. Join Matt as he explores why offer letters are indispensable and how they can benefit both employers and potential hires. He also talks about the following and more: • Introduction to Offer Letters • Diverse Role of Offer Letters • Crucial Compo...

In today's episode, Matt will go through some excellent ideas for team-building activities that will enhance culture, engagement, and retention. The advantages of team building include enhanced collaboration, planning abilities, employee engagement, and communication. Employees can connect in a different environment by engaging in enjoyable activities that allow them to perceive each other in a ne...

A lot of people are interested in leveraging offshore talent to move their business forward. While this is not a new thing, there are still a lot of limiting beliefs about what you can get help with from offshore teammates. People are worried about the level of skill, getting screwed over, worried about the quality of the work, don’t trust the systems, and don’t know how to get started. We are goi...

In this episode, Matt shares how to find remote teammates. Hiring remote employees can lead to a lot more work, can create some unique issues when determining who is a good fit, and you can make bad hires just as easy. We cover how to define what you are looking for, where to find people, how to actively recruit, and how to be efficient with your time. I am taking the perspective of the small busi...

In today’s episode, Matt gets into some of the pros and cons of hiring remote teammates along with his own personal experience leading a hybrid team. Growing a remote workforce is a trend that was accelerated by Covid-19 but it can be scary if you are used to the old way of doing things. How do you hire, retain, and engage top talent while maintaining compliance across state lines? This can be a b...

In today’s episode, Matt chats with Niko Caparisos, Principal of Prosperity Benefits, LLC out of Savannah, GA. They covered a wide range of topics including health and well-being of employees, group health insurance alternatives, why so many companies pay for perceived security, and more. During this insightful episode, Matt and Niko cover the following topics: [02:49] Unique Ways for Companies to...

Let’s face it, some people on your team are miserable. They are on LinkedIn right now looking for their next job. According to Gallup, only 30% of employees are actively engaged. That means you have more than just a few miserable people on your team. In this episode, Matt breaks down the three most critical areas of HR that high-performing organizations do right.  Why does this matter? Active...

In this episode, Matt talks with Bryan Murdaugh at Fivable about going to a 4 day work week. Fivable adopted a rotating 4-day work week as an experiment back in May 2020. In February 2020, Fivable was 100% co-located in their Irmo, SC office. After the 4 day work week implementation, in August 2020 Fivable was located in 4 states, 3 time zones, and just one or two members of their team will find t...

On today's show, Matt is joined by Amanda Volz, Sr. HR Business Partner at ERG Payroll & HR. They are discussing the Covid-19 vaccine and it's impact on employers. Matt and Amanda answer the following questions and more! Can I require employees to get the vaccine? What should I do if employees don’t want to get the vaccine? Should we make it a requirement? How can we encourage employees to get the...

In this episode, Matt talks to David Young from Rockerbox. David is a CPA, attorney, and Tax Credit. Expert Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) are designed to help small business owners offset the economic losses associated with COVID. The keys here are not just understanding the credits but also understanding how to best maximize them alongside your PPP loans. During the conversation, they cov...