The Human Resource

"What were they thinking?" In this episode, Pandy reviews recent lawsuits filed by the EEOC on preventable and yet costly mistakes involving discrimination of age, disabilities and pregnancy. Join her as she reviews where the mistakes occurred and discusses what should have happened to prevent them.

The most difficult conversation in HR is the one that involves hygiene or odors but in this episode Pandy has tips on how to have those crucial conversations with confidence. Join Pandy as she shares a blog by Marisa Eckberg with Grey Owl HR in Texas on how to delicately and professionally facilitate a conversation regarding hygiene and odors.

We all have an idea what an exit interview is, but what about all the employment details that must be considered when an employee separates from the company? Employment verification? Do they owe us any monies or PTO? Do we owe them any reimbursements? In this episode, Pandy shares a different kind of exit form that guides those "final" conversations through details that shouldn't be...

In the realm of HR, the words 'furlough' and 'laid off' are desperately avoided, but when the time comes, do you know which to use and how to implement these processes? In this episode, Pandy discusses the differences of each and what companies need to consider before making such hard announcements.

The EEOC has announced its intention to switch gears and focus on anti-discrimination protections to include portions of the PWFA final rules and employment laws against illegal preference of non-American workers over American workers under Title VI. In this episode Pandy talks about these directives as well as the guidance on Anti-Arab, Anti-Muslim and Antisemitic discrimination involving social...

What do you know? As an HR representative, what are your strengths and opportunities? How can you be confident of your expertise if you haven't assessed your knowledge? It takes more then a certification or degree to be an HR expert in today's world. Pandy talks about the importance of assessing your skills or the skills of your HR representative to protect and eliminate risks to the com...

Scott Warrick returns to discuss the importance of a culture based on safety and tolerance. Employers can't tell employees to accept each other but you can require that everyone be tolerant, assuring that all employees have a safe and secure workplace. Listen as Scott and Pandy discuss what companies need to consider to create this positive work environment for all.

Change in Human Resources has never been so apparent as the major shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the workplace. What can companies do to maintain a balanced workforce? Scott Warrick is in the studio talking about the dangers of using DEI in employment decisions and what your alternatives should be.

Do you understand the real difference between an independent contractor and a W2 employee? The legal aspects of that difference? Faith Whitaker, Employment Practice Group Chair and Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl joins Pandy to review the key points that distinguish a W2 employee from an independent contractor. Misclassifying an employee as a contractor will place your organization as great risk....

Do you trust your Manager? Do your employees trust you? Tracy LaLonde, author of Trust Me joins Pandy in this episode to discuss her newest book. Described as the "insider's guide to being the go-to person at work" her book talks about how trust is cultivated, shared and restored in the workplace. If you have remote workers this can be a challenge. Learn the elements of trust and se...

Robert Glazer, author of "Rethinking the Two Week Notice" joins Pandy in this episode to talk about his newest book. Learn how to communicate with your employees to properly identify performance issues and poor retention. Robert challenges business leaders and HR representatives to start conversations early and partner with employees to understand why someone may leave the company or if...

Does your company have a policy for AI use by employees? Dave Hatter returns to discuss with Pandy elements of an AI policy for employees, how much AI can affect employee performance, and how to control the new found "time" employees are discovering with the efficiencies of AI use. Learn how to protect the company while using this new technology.

How much AI is your workforce using to do their work? Are you even aware of what types of AI they are using on a daily basis? How reliable it is? How accurate? Did you know that AI can hallucinate? Dave Hatter with InTrust IT joins Pandy to talk about the dangers of AI and the security issues to be thinking about as your employees incorporate AI into their work.

What is your body language telling your employees? Are you even aware of how you're acting or posturing around your team? In this episode Pandy shares 5 things you should be watching in regards to body language from you and your employees. You may be amazed at what you learn without saying a word.

From the Department of Labor to the National Labor Relations Board look for change as the new administration takes their place in Washington. We all know change is the only constant in the universe but will you be able to keep up with the many projected changes in employment and labor regulations? Pandy shares a list of what she expects to be the major topics of conversation over the next few year...

The US Department of Labor announced that OSHA finalized the rule on proper fit requirements for personal protective equipment in construction on December 11, 2024. In this episode Pandy reminds any organization utilizing PPE of the importance of a proper fit for all employees.

Tis the season for festivities and company parties but are you thinking about the risks you may be taking if these events are not well thought out? Open bars and mandatory attendance are disasters waiting to happen. In this episode Pandy gives you ideas to consider when planning your company celebrations while eliminating unnecessary risks.

Did you realize that Supervisors can be sued as well as the employer? Scott Warrick, attorney and HR Consultant in Columbus joins Pandy in this episode about bystander laws and the risks of not speaking up as a Supervisor.

Contracts or agreements with "stay or pay" provisions are under attack by the NLRB. If you're using a payback agreement for any reason; recruiting fees, education repayments, sign-on bonuses, you need to listen to this show. Pandy shares the concerns and details the General Counsel is presently identifying as unlawful. This show encourages you to work with your labor law attorney to...

How much are you babysitting when employees request time off or sick time? Does it really matter why they need time off from work? Pandy references the New York City initiative to add sick time for employees to use for their pets. Based on a paper by Fiona Ong at Shawe and Rosenthal, Pandy challenges you to think about the mental health of your employees and those life events when time away is imp...

Who are you enabling? What are you enabling? In this episode Pandy walks through a checklist of questions to help you identify who and what you are enabling in the workplace. Learn to identify and address those that enable and those that are being enabled to eliminate the toxic and risky environment they create.

In this episode Pandy reminds us of the importance of eliminating harassment of any kind. How much is the harassing or discriminating behavior costing your company? Stop ignoring, stop enabling and deal with the harassment in your workplace using the EEOC guidelines to eliminate and prevent these behaviors.

Would it surprise you to know that falls are the #1 cited safety violation in the workplace this year? Start your new workplace safety program by listening to this episode where Pandy shares the top ten cited violations by OSHA. Though the numbers have decreased from 2023 by 10% we can all be reminded how important it is to train for and maintain a safe work environment.

Does your state require that employees be paid to vote on election day? Have you educated yourself on the state voting laws of your remote workers? Don't wait until it's too late and your workforce is leaving the building to vote ... while still on the clock. In this episode Pandy shares the states that provide paid voting leave and the possible requirements other states may impose on em...

With the popularity of recreational and medical marijuana how is a company to enforce a drug policy? Just finding employees that don't use marijuana is a struggle but ignoring the possible risks and harm drug use can have in the workplace is not the answer any of us can afford to practice. Doug Oldham from Barnes and Thornburg in Columbus, Ohio joins Pandy to discuss how to craft an effective...