The HR Lady, Podcast

An interview with Rick DellaRatta, Jazz for Peace. An enlightening and inspirational session on how "Jazz For Peace" brings peace through human connection and putting all other differences aside. Get involved today @ https://jazzforpeace.org/

Employees who are not engaged or actively disengaged cost the world $8.8 trillion in lost productivity. This is equivalent to 9% of global GDP. The focus on creative talent attraction, candidate engagement, and employee engagement persists across industries. In Q4, artificial intelligence, particularly in HR, is a prominent and uncertain topic.  PS: Wendy Sellers was published in USA Today.

We will discuss the fact that many companies are mandating return to the office. We talk about the costs associated with bringing people back - the costs to the employee and to the employer. Hint: It is not pretty! Tune in to find out - with Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, and co-host JC.

If you have just one employee, you should have "HR". Set your company and the employees up for success with a basic handbook and job descriptions. Want to do more than the bare minimum? Tune in to hear the rest, from Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady® and co-host JC.    

We discuss the incredibly high cost of replacing an employee due to attrition. While it can vary significantly, the cost of replacement typically falls within a range of 0.5 to 2 times the individual's annual salary. How do you stop this financial bleed? Tune in to find out - with Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, and co-host JC.  

Wendy and JC chat with Nathan Hester on the topic of White Privilege. It is real. Listen, learn, and strive to do better as humans. We must understand it as business professionals to help change it. It is also recommended to download two items: Read this article https://psychology.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2016/10/White-Privilege_McIntosh-1989.pdf   Watch this video https://www.pbs.org/...

Listen to our expert and super cool guy Merrick Rosenberg, to learn about Personality Styles using BIRD types! Discover Eagles (get results), Parrots (boost morale), Doves (build relationships) & Owls (gain skills). 

A quick piece of advice regarding religious accommodations around prayer time due to the current Israel–Hamas war. Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady

A Blunt Conversation with Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, and co-host JC about Religious Discrimination in the Workforce & the recent Supreme Court Decision (from June 2023).  Advice: Be Kind To Those Who Believe Why? Because bias for believers is now the law. Be consistent with all employees or suffer turnover and possible lawsuits too. Otherwise, Fuck Around and Find Out!

I am thrilled to announce that my insights on "How To Retain Employees And Find Great Talent In A Challenging Landscape" have been showcased in one of the country's most renowned publications. The piece sheds light on the importance of management training in order to improve employee retention, drawing from my years of hands-on experience.  Find the article at www.thehrlady.com  

This episode is a series from Fuck Around And Find Out. It is not intended for the young or easily offended ears!   Alongside Donna Smith, we will discuss race and reactions to women’s expressions of anger at work and examine the effects of the “angry Black woman” stereotype, including when an upset or angry white woman is often called assertive, yet an upset or angry black woman is called aggress...

My Cup Has Flowed Over. How many times have you said, I wish I had an assistant? We chat with Danielle Cuomo, President and CEO of Virtual Assist USA on how a virtual assistant can help any business owner or manager and the HR department too!    

This episode is a series from Fuck Around And Find Out. It is not intended for the young or easily offended ears! Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, and her co-host JC chat with Patricia “Trish” Murphy (aka Marketing Smarty Pants) about "How HR and Marketing Can Work Better Together".

Build a culture of trust. Engage employees. Increase retention. It's cheaper to do than a lawsuit!

Why Do Younger People Not Want to Work So Many Hours? The evolving aspirations of each generation of parents for their children are influenced by a complex interplay of social, economic, and cultural factors. These changing desires can indeed lead to differences in attitudes toward work and life choices. While it's important to avoid generalizations and recognize the diversity of viewpoints within...

Warning this is not for little ears. Tailored for the mature (adult) audience, we will pull no punches in this series as we explore the intricacies of leading teams, managing conflict, and fostering a culture of accountability in the workplace and in real life too. This podcast session about notable employment lawsuits proves that it's always better to be proactive than to... well, fuck around and...

Wendy and JC discuss how our tax dollars educate companies and defend employees who have been discriminated against. Do you think you can avoid a lawsuit with mandatory arbitration policies or just ignore it?? Think again! 

A quick message on diversity. Diversity is needed in the workforce. 🤨 But what the heck does that even mean❓ 🙃 So glad you asked! Now listen! ► Diversity brings differences (in look and thought)and fresh perspectives and ideas too. 

Are you hiring? If so, make sure your time and money is not wasted. Be prepared. Prepare your hiring team. Prepare your candidates. Prepare your new hires. Wendy Sellers is The HR Lady

Tips for "Dealing with Disrespect" at work or in your personal life. Be calm, always address in private, use "I" statements and be very straightforward.    

#1 is Poor Pay (no shocker there), but what else can change to get them to stay? Train your team (Hr/ Ops/ Managers) so people do not quit! Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, can help you both recruit and retain awesome staff. www.thehrlady.com

Welcome to "Balancing Act: Navigating Multiple Managers," where we explore strategies and insights for successfully managing relationships and expectations when working under the guidance of multiple supervisors.

Talent shortages refer to the situation where there is a lack of skilled individuals available to meet the demand for specific job roles or industries. This often occurs when the skills required by employers evolve rapidly, leaving a gap between the available talent pool and the skills needed. Upskilling, on the other hand, involves providing additional training and education to existing employees...

Check out this video from The HR Lady regarding the complicated and confusing ADA, FMLA, WC Overlap. PS: Free Guides can be located at this link below (google drive) including a chart showing the difference between the three https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17fvxumb2RDQkMHBkRDHvWkW5fSTz6NyY?usp=sharing Also, watch the 90 minute training here at https://auroratrainingadvantage.com/webinars/ad...

Approaching someone about their behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable or disrespected can be a sensitive topic, and it's important to handle it with tact and respect. The goal is to open up a conversation, not to accuse or blame.  In a private and calm setting Using "I" statements to express your feelings Requesting change in behavior Being assertive and straightforward Asking for understandi...