This Week at Work: An HR and Employment Law Show

Be sure to download our "READY. AAIM. PHIRE!" takeaway sheet for all the key insights from this episode. Click the link below: https://tinyurl.com/mpbarn29   AI tools like ChatGPT are transforming how we work - but are they doing more harm than good? This week, Phil and Burt unpack the growing trend of overusing and over trusting AI in the workplace. From fabricated facts to blind faith in chatbot...

Have questions? Submit them at hrask.org. Download the key takeaways from this episode: https://tinyurl.com/3ms864kf   This week on episode 340, Burt is joined by D.C. insider and legal strategist Jim Plunkett to unpack the DOJ’s latest guidance on DEI - and why it’s sending shockwaves through HR and compliance departments nationwide. From Title VII implications to the surprising use of the False...

Have questions? Submit them at hrask.org. Download the key takeaways from this episode: https://tinyurl.com/vtx2du4a   Phil and Burt unpack the essential best practices for using AI in HR - and why not all AI tools are created equal. We’ll spotlight Aaime Hart, AAIM’s AI-Driven HR advisor. She’s loaded with real employer survey data, compliance resources, and the expertise of AAIM Employers’ Assoc...

Have questions? Submit them at hrask.org. Click the link below to download your key takeaways from this episode: https://tinyurl.com/mv96xx68 Boeing’s union strike is making national headlines but what does it mean for the rest of us? Phil and Burt unpack the strike, share lessons from inside the negotiation room, and explore how employers can build trust, improve morale, and stay union-optional....

Have questions? Submit them at hrask.org. Be sure to download your key takeaways from this episode: https://tinyurl.com/bdhwt9m3 This week on This Week at Work, Phil and Burt dive into Missouri’s evolving paid sick leave situation—where laws were passed, rolled out, and then quickly rolled back. They unpack how HR leaders can manage unused leave, protect morale, and build flexible policies that ho...

Have questions? Submit them at hrask.org. Download our "READY. AAIM. PHIRE!" takeaway sheet for all the key insights from this episode. Click the link below: https://tinyurl.com/3zs43mhu On This Week at Work, we’re exploring how to integrate AI - and Aaime Hart - into an everyday workflow that benefits your organization. Lauren demos how Aaime can unlock powerful insights from exit interview data,...

Have questions? Submit them at hrask.org.  This week, we share the results from AAIM's phase 1 of “trying it”. because in doing so, we found a real opportunity to align AI with our services. Introducing Aaime Hart - an HR chatbot built on reliable sources our members already trust. She will actually help YOU align AI with YOUR COMPANY. #aaimehart Timestamps:  0:00 – Welcome to AI & HR Week: Ph...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Join us for a special episode where we dive into the evolving relationship between HR and AI. You’ll get a fast-paced preview of what’s ahead during AI in HR Week, along with expert insights on how AI is transforming hiring practices, reshaping compliance strategies, and helping leaders make smarter, more strategic decisions. Whether you're just starting to...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org New data shows that 1 in 5 full-time workers has a side gig, and 60% are thinking about starting one. Whether you’re seeing signs of distraction or just want to get ahead of the curve, this episode will help you move from reaction to strategy, so you’re not caught off guard. Phil and Burt also discuss legal considerations around dual employment, and even OS...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org On This Week at Work, we’re serving up something special - HR Helper: Just Add AAIM’s Secret Sauce! Phil and Kris Gfell are revealing the top HR outsourcing moves of the year, ranked and explained. From policy panic to comp confusion, we’re breaking down why more organizations are saying “no thanks” to HR headaches and tapping into expert help - by the hour...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Today, we’re facing a tough truth about compensation: if your strategy is built on averages, the best you can do is attract and retain average talent - because your stars won’t stick around. As roles become more complex and job titles lose clarity, pay certainty becomes your new competitive edge. The real question is - can we build a strategy so effective t...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org As AI redefines how work gets done, what does it mean for compensation? On this episode of This Week at Work, we explore how employers can rethink pay strategies in a world of task-based roles, gig-style contributions, and rapid workforce shifts. Join hosts Phil and Burt as they unpack the big question HR leaders need to ask, “How do we build a compensation...

Download your compensation cheat sheet here: https://shorturl.at/OcOYG Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 329 This Week, Are you paying to win or just to survive? In this week’s episode of This Week at Work, Phil and Burt flip the script on “competitive pay” and reveal why average compensation is costing you top talent. They’ll unpack why your well-meaning raises might be fueling turnove...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 328 This Week, Phil and Burt tackle confusion in the new workplace: Are we measuring the wrong things? As discussed last week, employees are happier with flexibility, yet engagement, and productivity, are trending down. It’s time to rethink what productivity really means in the age of remote work. Join us for a provocative conversation about redefining...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 327 Remote and hybrid work are no longer the exception, they’re the expectation. But even after years of experimenting, employers are still navigating some tough waters. In today’s episode, we’ll quiz Burt on the top five challenges HR professionals report in managing hybrid models, and reveal why solving those doesn’t mean the job is done. 00:48 - Intr...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 326 In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt, President & CEO of AAIM Employers Association, and employment attorney Burt Garland take a look at trust in the workplace through a post-covid lens. They also break down Missouri's new Paid Sick Leave law taking effect May 1st and what HR professionals need to know now, how to prepare for the re...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep 325. This week on This Week at Work, Phil and Burt dive into one of HR’s most uncomfortable but essential responsibilities: having difficult conversations. Inspired by a viral workplace scenario where a manager struggled to address an employee’s provocative attire, we'll unpack how to approach sensitive topics, whether it’s dress code, performance, or co...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org How do you lead your team through uncertainty without losing trust, momentum, or top performers? In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt (President & CEO of AAIM Employers Association) and employment attorney Burt Garland (Ogletree Deakins) dive deep into how HR leaders can communicate change effectively — and empathetically. Discover practica...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Change is constant—but how you lead through it makes all the difference. In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt, CEO of AAIM Employers Association, is joined by change expert Tanya Zion to explore the most effective strategies HR professionals can use to manage organizational transformation. From the neuroscience of employee resistance to actiona...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org In this episode of This Week at Work, we dive into critical legal updates, HR compliance must-knows, and real-world solutions to the toughest workplace challenges. Join Phil Brandt (President & CEO of AAIM Employers’ Association) and Burt Garland (Employment Law Expert) as they break down the biggest issues facing HR leaders today. From new labor laws t...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Demographic shifts are reshaping the workforce — and if you haven't already been affected by this phenomena in your city...you will! In this eye-opening episode of This Week at Work, Phil welcomes Professor Ness Sándoval, a leading demographer from Saint Louis University, to break down why employers everywhere are struggling to hire and retain talent. From...

Send your burning questions to hrask.org Join us on 'This Week at Work' as we delve into the enduring presence of remote work five years post-pandemic and uncover how leadership must evolve to inspire productivity in hybrid environments. Hosts Phil and Burt have fun with a remote work failure, and explore the latest trends to navigate the evolving workplace landscape. Don't miss this engaging conv...

In this episode of This Week at Work, we dive deep into the daily struggles HR professionals face and explore game-changing strategies to boost engagement, productivity, and workplace culture. 🎯 ✅ The #1 thing holding HR teams back ✅ Why communication failures are costing you employees ✅ The secret to skyrocketing employee trust in leadership ✅ How AAIM Employers Association can help your bus...

In this episode of "This Week at Work," hosts Phil and Burt tackle the pressing issue of change fatigue and burnout among HR professionals. They explore how constant organizational changes are impacting HR leaders and discuss effective strategies to ensure that those who support the workforce are given the tools to lead a healthier, more productive work environment. Ask your burning questions anyt...

Ep. 317 In this episode, we break down the leadership and management lessons from the latest Elon Musk drama. Company leaders, ask yourselves: Are your leadership directives inspiring innovation—or causing unrest? Are your leaders strengthening trust and alignment, or creating internal resistance? Join us as we dissect Musk’s leadership style, the OPM’s response, and what private businesses must l...