Managing Mayhem

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Managing Mayhem is the essential podcast for managers, HR professionals, and employees seeking to navigate the daily challenges of the workforce with ease and confidence. Hosted by two seasoned lawyers and a layman, this insightful podcast offers practical advice, expert insights, and real-world solutions to help you tackle every day issues in the workplace. Tune in to transform mayhem into manageable, as we guide you through the intricacies of employment law, conflict resolution, and effective leadership strategies.

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Ghosted by Your Employee? How to Address No Call No Shows 07.08.2023 14:37

Join us this week as we discuss what to do when your employee no-call-no-shows.

Barbie's World: Has her varied resume had an impact? 24.07.2023 21:37

Barbie is all everyone is talking about! Join us this week as we discuss Barbie and her varied career. From CEO to Astronaut has Barbie had an impact on women's career choices or not?

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Is your company ready? 10.07.2023 17:23

Join us this week as we discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which went into effect June 27th. We'll explain what it is, why it came about, and what you need to do to make sure your company is ready! Webinar - Implementing PWFA and PUMP Act This critical HR webinar will guide you through the PWFA and PUMP act. Management Northwest Join us for our upcoming trainings and webinars...

Replay - Is Todd in the bathroom again? Addressing the vanishing employee 26.06.2023 14:59

Back by popular demand! This week we are replaying one of our most popular episodes from season 1, "Is Todd in the bathroom again? Addressing the vanishing employee." Enjoy this episode and have a mayhem free week!

Illegal Off the clock texts/calls/emails to hourly workers 12.06.2023 19:21

Are your employees working off the clock? This is a major problem for most managers especially post-pandemic. Join us this week as we discuss what managers are to do when they find out their employees have been working off the clock.

The New Epidemic: Loneliness in the Workplace 05.06.2023 14:20

The Surgeon General came out and said that loneliness is an epidemic and the health risk is the same as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! Join us this week as we talk about loneliness in the workplace and provide advice on what you can do to combat this epidemic.

Is a Termination like a Shish kebab? 22.05.2023 18:02

Join us this week as we walk through progressive discipline with Paula.... Please turn off the lights... We'll cover everything from coaching to termination and most importantly why progressive discipline is so important. FREE WEBINAR! May 24, 2023 10:00-11:00 am (MST) https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4981821645794637148 FREE MNW/MSW Webinar Join us on May 24, 2023 10:00-11:00 am (MS...

McDonald’s McBlunder - What NOT to do when hiring minors 15.05.2023 17:43

Join us this week as we talk about McDonalds employing 10 year olds, chipotle violations and the meatpacking industry.

Tony was Terminated... Now what? 08.05.2023 18:59

Join us this week as we discuss what to do after you let an employee go... Everything from final pay to coordinating the return of the massive potted plants they had in their office.

Stop Spreading the News... Medical Privacy in the Workplace 01.05.2023 19:28

HIPAA? FMLA? ADA? What does it all mean??? Join us this week as we discuss medical privacy in the workplace.

Phil Won't Get Off His Phone 24.04.2023 16:51

How to handle personal cell phone use in the workplace.

Fred has Flatulence 10.04.2023 18:09

Employees full of hot air? Join us as we discuss bad behavior, the ADA and the gas we pass... at work.

Paid Parental Leave- Getting Your Policy Out of the Dark Ages 03.04.2023 24:04

Join us as we discuss the legal evolution of birth and bonding leave policies.

Ted is Tardy... AGAIN! Addressing Consistent Employee Tardiness 27.03.2023 25:24

We all have a Ted in our office. Someone (not necessarily named Ted) who is late. And we mean late ALL. THE. TIME. Listen in for tips on how to address, coach, and discipline tardy employees.

Dogs at Work and Other Pet Friendly Benefits 20.03.2023 24:22

Join us this week as we discuss bringing dogs into the office. We'll address the pros, cons, and additional benefits employers can provide to make their office more dog friendly!

Embrace the Madness? March Madness! 13.03.2023 24:46

March Madness is here! Brackets, betting, UCLA Bruins, how will your office handle the chaos?

Is it Time to Embrace the Four Day Workweek? 06.03.2023 26:42

Are five day workweeks wearing down your workforce? Join us as we discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls of the much debated concept of The Four Day Workweek.

Homophily: Is sameness-syndrome hurting your business? 27.02.2023 32:03

Homophi-what?? Join us in a discussion of bias, business and baby teeth as we tackle homophily in the workplace.

Office Romance - Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places 13.02.2023 29:40

Join us as we discuss workplace romance and the effects it can have on your office. HR Seminar: ADA Reasonable Accommodation What is a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA? Join us for this HR Seminar on February 28, 2023! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

TikTok Trend: Rage Applying 06.02.2023 22:37

Join us as we discuss Rage Applying - a TikTok take on a not-so-new trend. HR Seminar: ADA Reasonable Accommodation What is a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA? Join us for this HR Seminar on February 28, 2023! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Bossware - Are you monitoring your remote workers? 30.01.2023 27:21

What is Bossware? Should you be using it to monitor your remote workers? Join us as we discuss this new workplace trend.

Coaching the Jerk at Work 23.01.2023 33:10

How to handle an employee with a bad attitude.

Holiday Hangover? How to reengage your staff in the new year. 09.01.2023 26:25

Join us as we discuss how to reengage your staff coming back from the holidays. Management Northwest Join us for our upcoming trainings and webinars! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Annual Performance Reviews: Dig them? Ditch them? Do something else? 12.12.2022 18:51

Join us this week as we discuss everyone's favorite topic... Annual Performance Reviews.

Holiday Parties - Tips from the Party Planners 05.12.2022 21:25

Join us this week as discuss the what you should and should not do when having holiday parties.