Managing Mayhem

Business EN ↓ 79 episodes

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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Internal versus External Hires 28.11.2022 19:00

Join us as we discuss the business strategies and legal risks when posting positions internally and/or externally.

Employee Appreciation and the Unsung Office Heroes 21.11.2022 22:01

Join us this week as we talk about employee appreciation and share some shoutouts to the unsung heroes of your office.

Fun Runs and Food Drives - Do we have to pay employees for volunteer time? 14.11.2022 22:00

Join us this week as we discuss volunteer time and whether or not you have to pay your employees when they volunteer for charitable events.

Applications vs. Resumes: Shortening the Hiring Process 07.11.2022 19:14

Join us this week as we provide advice on how to modify your applications and speed up the entire process, as well as what to do with all those resumes...

Halloween Storytime: Listener Nightmares 31.10.2022 19:52

Join us this Halloween as we tell HR and Manager nightmares!

Halloween Parties: 5 Potential Pitfalls to Consider 24.10.2022 22:22

Join us this week as we talk about Halloween parties and the pitfalls to avoid! Halloween Special Survey Share with us your Halloween headaches! Worst costume, decoration, party games... and the best ones! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Dress Codes: Sweatpants, Crocs and Tank Tops - Is this the New Business Casual? 17.10.2022 19:58

Join us as we tackle the top five challenges managers and HR face in addressing dress codes. Halloween Special Survey Share with us your Halloween headaches! Worst costume, decoration, party games... and the best ones! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Disciplining Employees for Off-duty Conduct 10.10.2022 19:00

This episode will help managers and HR assess when they need to address an employees’ off duty conduct.

Carl has a Criminal Conviction: Do we care? 03.10.2022 19:18

In this episode we discuss criminal background checks, negligent hire, and what to do about a candidate’s prior criminal convictions.

Absent Anita: How to deal with the flaky employee 26.09.2022 19:17

Join us this week as we tackle excessive absenteeism... We'll provide tips and strategies for dealing with that one employee who never seems to be there. 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...

Act Your Wage: Employees who act like they are the boss 19.09.2022 17:28

Join us this week as we discuss employees who act like supervisors but aren't... We'll address the legal risks as well as provide strategies. HR Critical Skills Seminar One-day advanced seminar to ensure that HR is compliant with the rapidly evolving employment laws. Legal Essentials of Management Training A Critical Management Training Course - Because a good intention is not a legal...

How to Survive the Office Witch Hunt 12.09.2022 17:32

Join us as we go over tips to recognize, understand and stop staff member witch hunts. We will also answer a listener question about time tracking apps!

Monday Morning Mugshot: What to do when your employee is arrested? 29.08.2022 19:31

Did one of your employees have too good of a weekend? Join us this week as we discuss how to navigate when an employee gets arrested.

On the record about "off the record" - There is no such thing as promising an"off the record" conversation with an employee 22.08.2022 17:47

Is "off the record" a real thing? Join us as we discuss what to do when employees want to have an "off the record" conversation and the legal risks of allowing it

Office Happy Hours - Headache or Happiness? 15.08.2022 17:03

Join us in discussing the pros and cons of the office happy hour.

"Quiet Quitting" - Is it happening at your workplace? 08.08.2022 20:14

Join us in unpacking the global workplace trend of "Quiet Quitting."

Company Brands and Marketing Swag: Do you know where your logo is? Employee misconduct while wearing your brand 01.08.2022 19:35

Join us this week as we address logos and how off/on duty conduct can cause headaches for employers.

What's that smell??? Odors in the Office 25.07.2022 17:12

Body odor, essential oils, old left overs in the community refrigerator... Join us as we discuss all the odors in the office and how to address them as a manager.

Remote workers: Are they really working? How to manage the remote worker 18.07.2022 16:38

With more and more employees working remote/hybrid managers have to adapt to the new normal. Join us this week as we give you the best strategies for managing the remote worker!

Q & A: What about those summer jobs for teenagers? 11.07.2022 17:36

Join us for this listener Q & A as we address questions about employing minors. We will breakdown the essentials of child labor laws as we go through each question.

Disciplining Danny... How to discipline for attitude. 27.06.2022 15:29

Join us as we discuss the tricky subject of disciplining for attitude and how to document it.

Out to Lunch: Navigating Meal Periods 20.06.2022 14:06

Join us as we address laws relating to unpaid meal periods for hourly staff.

Listener Questions 13.06.2022 9:29

Patti and Jack answer listeners' questions relating to overtime, delayed timecard submissions, employees discussing wages, and searches.

Tackling Tattoos in the Workplace 06.06.2022 13:53

Join us as we address tattoos in the workplace, specifically dress code policies (if you even need them), respectful workplace, and inclusivity.

Should we Google the Candidate? Legal risks and benefits 30.05.2022 15:06

Join us as we address the growing trend of googling job candidates and the legal risks and benefits if you do it.