Transform Your Workplace

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws sits down with Wendy Ellin, decluttering and organization expert, to learn how disorganization is a massive contributor to both personal and workplace stress. Wendy talks about her 3P Academy and best practices for helping employees find grea ter productivity, performance, and peace of mind.   TAKEAWAYS Employees are suffering in silence wh...

Host Brandon Laws is joined by Xenium employee and frequent favorite pod guest Lacey Partipilo! The two discuss various topics, from AI in the workplace to innovations in HR to favorite social media personalities.  Sign up for Xenium's annual What People Want from Work survey A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST  🔊  Podcast:   Transform Your Workplace , sponsored by Xenium HR  🎙️   Host:  Brandon Law...

It's time to address a growing issue in the workplace: recently-graduated employees who are struggling under the burden of student loan debt. Is repayment solely the responsibility of the borrower? The government? The employer? According to guest Naveed Iqbal, co-founder and CEO of Dolr, education benefits everyone, so we all should share the burden of paying for it.  TAKEAWAYS The burden of stude...

Everybody wants to be happy, but are there tangible steps to seizing happiness right now? According to guest Amy Newmark, co-author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, we can take action by applying the keys to happiness from her recent Chicken Soup for the Soul publication. Listen in as she shares some eye-opening stories from the book and gives advice on...

We've all seen job listings that ask for 5, 10, or even 15 years of experience to qualify for the role. But how relevant are those requirements really? On this bonus episode, guest and Xenium employee Nicole Blevins joins us to discuss required years of experience and how they misrepresent potential employees' depth of knowledge and can shut out talented candidates.   A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODC...

What is invisible work? What are non-promotable tasks? And, most importantly, are you unknowingly assigning or taking on this type of work? Find out more about this common issue in this episode of Transform Your Workplace . Guest Kelli Thompson, author of the recent Huffington Post article, " Women Do the Most 'Invisible Work' at the Office," talks about her own experiences taking on invisible wor...

It's time to revolutionize leadership development. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace , Brandon Laws and guest Mick Spiers, founder of The Leadership Project , discuss Mick's new book, You're a Leader, Now What? . Get a glimpse into best practices for how to transition from contributor to leader and build effective leadership habits through applied learning.     TAKEAWAYS More emphasis ne...

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace , Brandon Laws discusses the pressing yet largely unaddressed issue of invisible disability. Guest Jill Griffin, career strategist and executive coach, defines the term and provides best practices for how to advocate for it when working toward comprehensive inclusivity in the workplace. Think that invisible disability isn't an issue in your workplace? Li...

Many businesses are returning to face-to-face operations. As the dust of the pandemic settles, the workplace conflict that we set aside while dealing with the unexpected is, in some cases, bigger than ever. So what is a leader to do? In this episode, you'll hear from Chris Sheesley and Clare Fowler of In-Accord, a conflict management company based in Portland, Oregon. They discuss pitfalls and bes...

When it comes to gender equality, are businesses missing the mark? In this episode, Brandon Laws and guest Christine Wzorek, Founder and CEO of White Label Advisors take a hard look at the data and evidence surrounding gender equality in the workplace. According to Wzorek, businesses that recognize and maximize the distinct skill sets of female employees are setting themselves up for even greater...

Join us for a special episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, where host Brandon Laws gets a chance to be on the other side of the mic for an interview about side hustles. Al Nodarse, Client Development Manager at Xenium HR, gets the lowdown on if and how employers should support employee side hustles. The two discuss laying down ground rules and the unexpected benefits that employers can...

A sense of belonging is critical to the productivity of any business, but how can leaders tackle the challenge of creating an authentic climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion? In this episode, listen in to a discussion between host Brandon Laws and guest DDS Dobson-Smith, executive coach and belonging advocate. The two talk about the underpinnings of an inclusive workplace and how to shift pe...

In March of 2020, small and large businesses alike had only hours to pack up and begin navigating the new normal of remote or hybrid work. And a little over two years later, it's clear that the pandemic has left an indelible mark on our teams and our processes. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace , Brandon Laws interviews Ali Greene, remote work expert, speaker, and advocate, about how to...

SHOW NOTES Struggling to find a genuine, streamlined method for sharing appreciation with your employees? Aaron Rubens, CEO/Co-Founder of Kudoboard and expert in employee recognition and appreciation, is here to talk about an innovative, authentic tool for making employees feel seen and valued. It's called Kudoboard, and just under 3 million users have already bought in. Listen in today, and learn...

It's time to get honest about what makes a horrible boss. According to executive coach Tamica Sears, a**hole bosses play a significant role in employee attrition and low productivity, but it doesn't have to be this way. Most horrible bosses are redeemable, and it starts with recognizing the tell-tale signs and committing to change. Listen in to this episode featuring the author of the How to Tell...

SHOW NOTES Chown Hardware was founded almost 150 years ago, and despite countless ups and downs, the company is still thriving. So, what's the big secret? In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews President and CEO Kyle Chown of Chown Hardware. Chown gives listeners an insider's glimpse into casting vision, conquering team or leadership complacency, and layin...

In this episode, Brandon Laws sits down with Réland Logan and Katy Byrtus of Cinder, a staffing agency headquartered in Hillsboro, OR. The group discusses the growing emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in today's business world. Instead of just checking the EDI box, learn some best practices for creating an authentic and equitable culture at your business.   TAKEAWAYS B...

In this episode, Brandon Laws sits down with Emmy Thomas, VP of Brand and Marketing for Logical Position, a premier PPC management company and digital marketing agency. Emmy talks about her career with LP and how the company has tackled challenges brought on by the pandemic and an ever-increasing remote workforce. Listen in and learn how to engage employees, ramp up clear communication, and lead e...

Is your team struggling to communicate effectively in the remote or hybrid workplace? According to our recent guest, Renée Marino, we can't lean too heavily on new school tools, or we'll find ourselves facing constant workplace miscommunication and conflict. Instead, a balance between what's new and that "old school" face-to-face interaction is critical if we want to make it in this post-pandemic...

Our most recent guest, Jackie Insinger, believes in the power of the positive. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace , she and host Brandon Laws talk about the science behind Positive Psychology, especially when it comes to the workplace. Looking to transform your team? Listen in and get an inside glimpse into Jackie's new book, Spark Brilliance , all about how leaders can effectively implem...

SHOW NOTES It's time to give your people what they need — a career with purpose and meaning that transcends their job titles. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws sits down with Julie Winkle Giulioni, career development expert and author of Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive. Listen in to learn about some common misconce...

Craving connection at work? According to our most recent guest, Charmaine Hammond, personal connection is critical to mental health and the overall health of a business. Listen in to learn some best practices for increasing opportunities for meaningful connection among in-office, remote, and hybrid workers alike.   TAKEAWAYS Workplace conflict increases as employees navigate frequent change and un...

When it comes to the well-being of employees, how much responsibility should an employer take on? According to guest Ravi Swaminathan, a growing number of companies are doing more than just giving lip service regarding employee wellness. In fact, they're taking action by offering some unconventional benefits. One such benefit is TaskHuman, an app that gives users virtual one-on-one access to exper...

Having trouble scaling your business when it comes to HR? According to our most recent guest, you're not alone. In this week's episode, host Brandon Laws sits down with HR aficionado Matt Tanner. The two discuss common HR blunders that business leaders make when trying to keep up with company growing pains. Ultimately, Matt explains that whether you outsource or hire, passing the "HR Hat" to an ex...

Avoiding the "uncomfortable" has become so common that we have a famous term for it: it's "the elephant in the room." But according to guest Sarah Noll Wilson, author of Don't Feed the Elephants , it's possible to free yourself and your team from that overwhelming awkwardness. In today's episode of Transform Your Workplace , our guest provides tips on how to address your elephants and create a tra...