Transform Your Workplace

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...

If you're a business owner, you know that scalability is crucial to a company's success. Listen in as Brandon Laws interviews Chris Ronzio, author of The Business Playbook , and learn what you can do to ensure that your company grows in healthy ways. Gain a fresh perspective on how to document and delegate when it comes to your company's profile, people, policies, and processes.  TAKEAWAYS Owners...

What's the key to productivity and engagement in the workplace? According to recent guest Dr. Noelle Nelson, it's all about making your employees happy. Listen in to get the latest research from her book, Make More Money by Making Your Employees Happy , and get an inside glimpse into how some companies survived and thrived during the pandemic by focusing on employee engagement. Avoid common pitfal...

We're long overdue for a candid discussion about mental health and mental illness in the workplace. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws sits down with Melissa Doman, an Organizational Psychology expert, to talk about the necessity of breaking the stigma and cultivating a culture of transparency when it comes to mental wellbeing. And, as the Great Resignation conti...

Listen in to the latest episode of Transform Your Workplace , where the conversation is all about effective talent acquisition. Brandon Laws talks with top recruiter and talent acquisition expert, Tatiyana Cure, about her book, Hire to Win: Managers Practical Guide for Attracting and Interviewing Top Talent. Learn about best practices for writing job descriptions, interviewing candidates, and sele...

Returning guest Victoria Dew sits down with Brandon Laws to discuss Dewpoint Communications' latest report, The New Rules of Employee Experience and Communications in 2022. Get an up-to-date glimpse into what organizations of all sizes and across all industries had to say about the past year and its impact on their people and communication as a whole. TAKEAWAYS We've learned that change is a const...

SHOW NOTES Let's face it. Remote work can be difficult, especially when it comes to leading teams and facilitating successful collaboration. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws sits down with Anneke Victorica, HR expert and founder and director of BloomHR. Listen in as the two discuss approaches, resources, and best practices for navigating HR challenges in the ev...

Considering taking a remote position? Or just in need of some tips to boost your remote performance? In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws sits down with Jill Duffy to talk about Jill's book, The Everything Guide to Remote Work. Listen in to learn how to maximize the benefits and navigate the challenges of a remote position. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Research says that the mor...

Brandon Laws is joined by a colleague, Lacey Partipilo of Xenium HR for a bonus episode to share an oral history of the pandemic from their perspectives.  They share their experience at work and at home, and what they believe the future holds for the workplace.  Connect with Lacey Partipilo. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊  Podcast:   Transform Your Workplace , sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️   Host...

Is the popular saying "fake it 'til you make it" really a recipe for success? According to our latest guest, Sabrina Horn, faking it 'til you make it is actually "the worst business advice ever." In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Sabrina suggests that authenticity is the answer for those wishing to seize business success. Listen in and gain insight into leading with authenti...