The Human Resource

What's in your attendance policy? Do you have the details needed to actually enforce your policy? Is your policy equally applied throughout your organization? In this episode Pandy gives you specific content to consider and why it's important to be this particular not only for your employees but for your management team as well.

If you have remote workers, you need to be aware of the differences in state laws. In this episode Pandy reviews a list of prominent state laws that effect your daily HR decisions that relate to remote workers from how you interview to how reimbursements are paid. This show will have you thinking about your policies and procedures.

Can we all agree that experience makes a difference in the workplace? That expertise is impactful? Leslie Deshler, co-founder of Bullseye Talent Solutions shares the success stories of hiring candidates with experience beyond your budget. Learn how hiring experience on a part-time or project basis can boast your workforce morale and productivity.

Everyone knows about the personnel file but did you know that there are reasons why certain paperwork should not be kept in the standard personnel file? Pandy discusses the risks of maintaining employee information improperly. Listen and learn the legal reasons why certain documents and employee information are to be kept out of the personnel file and in other designated areas.

Everything you do in HR is overseen by either a federal or state agency and if you aren't careful mistakes can happen that will cost big. In this episode Pandy discusses some of the most prominant of those "watchful eyes" and what you can do to stay compliant.

This topic is so important to a business that in this episode Pandy challenges you to think about the depth and quality of management or supervisory training you're providing the "boots on the ground" that make over 90% of the HR decisions in your Company.

John McCarty joins Pandy to discuss his books The Purpose Partner and The Purpose Promise. His findings of what motivates employees and how companies can master employee retention are amazing and changing the culture of companies all over the country. Take notes as he shares some of his secrets and methods for working with management teams just like yours.

When it comes to determining an appropriate accommodation under the Americans with Disabilites Act many companies claim undue hardship without acknowledging or properly reviewing the consequences of such a claim. In this episode Pandy walks you through the actual guidance of the EEOC in determining if a request for an accommodation qualifies as an undue hardhip for a company.

In this episode Pandy reviews the federal and state programs in place to protect pregnant workers. Some familiar and some new, employers now have multiple government agencies and laws protecting employee conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

Todd Ywait, Retirement Advisor with Rosselot Financial Group returns to continue explaining the new guidance for retirement plans. Part 2 of this 2 part series shares an additional 5 of the top 10 things employees and employers alike should be aware of in regards to their 401K and IRA plans and what each of us should be doing to assure we are in compliance with these changes.

Todd Ywait, Retirement Advisor with Rosselot Financial Group joins Pandy to explain the new guidance for retirement plans. Part 1 of this 2 part series shares 5 of the top 10 things employees and employers alike should be aware of in regards to their 401K and IRA plans and what each of us should be doing to assure we are in compliance with these changes.

Does your leadership know they're accountable for harassment if it exists in the workplace? Do they know what to do if a complaint is filed? Do they know the consequences? Pandy pushes you to think through your harassment policy and process by asking questions you need to have answers for. Take these suggestions and push your management teams for solid answers. Don't wait until it's...

How sophisticated is your personal leave policy? Did you think it completely through? In this episode Pandy discusses the differences between a medical leave and personal leave policy, reasons to have a personal leave policy, how to administer it, considerations for approval and what to document. What's missing from your current policy?

What's keeping you awake at night? In this episode Pandy shares the top topics discovered in a recent survey of HR professionals when asked "How worried are you about HR issues?" Compare your list with the findings of HR 4Sight and the feedback of companies just like yours.

Scott Warrick joins Pandy in a discussion regarding oversensitivity in the workplace. How many complaints do you get that seem personal and only something this person would be offended by? How do you handle conversations involving overly sensitive people? They're in the workplace and they want to be heard. Scott brings his vast knowledge as a Labor Law Attorney complimented by his expertise w...

So you want to hire your first employee but you don’t know where to start.  In this episode we review what is required to employ even one employee.  From paperwork to payroll accounts, what should you consider and the risks of forgetting a single detail.

Paid Time Off: What should that entail for your business? Pandy discusses PTO/Vacation hours on this episode of the Human Resource Podcast

Audits are a standard in Finance but how many of you are performing HR audits. Learn the most common and essential audits all HR professionals should be conducting on an annual basis.

Love in the workplace can be dangerous and disruptive if not managed. Pandy gives you several aspects to consider and a hint of what could go wrong when the love ends and emotions grow cold.

In this episode Pandy continues with 5 more policies and HR practices that are misunderstood and many times misused.

When dealing with medical conditions HR representatives can assume more than they should. In this episode Pandy shares the danger of exercising medical knowledge only a medical professional can provide.

Did you know that The Fair Labor Standards Act allows employers to deduct pay from exempt workers? Under the supervision of the division of Wage and Hour, the FLSA has very specific conditions for making deductions from the payroll of an exempt worker. Pandy discusses these rules and when to exercise the decision to withhold pay from an exempt worker.

Offer letters are more than simply the position and start date. In this episode Pandy reviews the essential language to establish an employment relationship and what not to forget or exclude.

Most people don't realize how much knowledge it takes to be an HR Generalist or even an HR expert. Learn the 7 disciplines of Human Resources and why it takes decades to be considered an HR expert.

In this episode Pandy identifies the top 5 HR documents that require the assistance of a labor law or employment attorney. These are the documents you may need to enforce so mistakes are not an option.