Transform Your Workplace

Do you ever wonder why many people in their 20s are leaving their jobs more often than before? Maybe you're thinking - "It's because they're millennials, it's who they are." But did it ever cross your mind that we're irresponsibly labeling them based on age, what year they were born, and what group they're in without really getting to know or without really trying to understand them? The workplace...

Paige Tamlyn joins us to describe why 'OK Boomer' and 'Lazy Millennials' are hurtful to people, and how we can better communicate with each generation. Resources: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/ok-boomer-and-lazy-millennial-shouldnt-be-ignored.aspx?   What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on  Apple Podcasts , or ta...

Hiring the wrong people can cost you tons! Not just tons of money but tons of time as well. On the other hand, hiring the right employee not only helps your business but also creates a positive impact in your workplace, resulting in a healthy company culture. In this episode, hiring and interview expert, David Lee Jensen, joins us to talk about how to hire the right people for your business. He is...

There are many ways to lead but great leaders throughout history have one thing in common that made them great. And that is being responsive and proactive when it comes to managing their people and dealing with external and internal issues. Being a responsive leader means leading with the heart.  Responsive leadership means winning and thriving anywhere. But how does one become a responsive leader...

Brandon Laws and Lacey Partipio discuss Coronavirus impacts and recommendations for employers. For the latest information on Coronavirus from Xenium, visit: https://www.xeniumhr.com/blog/wellness/coronavirus-prevention-and-info/   Connect with Lacey Partipilo LinkedIn What did you think of this short bonus episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on  Apple Podcasts , or take our  survey...

A new generation of workers are entering the workforce, companies are undergoing a digital transformation, and the use of AI in the workplace is getting more and more attention. It's time to update and equip yourself with the new HR and workplace trends that'll shape this year's workplace! In this episode, we are joined by Xenium HR's  Alishia Young, VP of HR & Client and Lacey Partipilo, Director...

Conflict can also be productive and lead to innovative solutions. Conflict arises from differences, both big and small. Here's the truth: conflict is unavoidable. After all, you can't expect others to agree on something all the time. However, conflict can do a lot of good as well. It can lead us to new ideas, innovative solutions, and ultimately, open the opportunity to strengthen bonds! But what...

When it comes to essential decision-making situations, you're better off trusting your head than your gut. Did you know that trusting your gut is terrible advice when it comes to business and work-related matters? One of the reasons why a business fails is due to the fact that leaders don't know when to trust their gut and when not to. If you want to avoid business disasters, make sure you listen...

Join us in this episode, as I sit with Xenium's new HR business partner, Nicole Blevins.  Nicole will share with us how she found Xenium from the podcast all the way from Florida, and what made her decide to make the leap and move to Oregon to work for Xenium. She gives an insider look at what it's like to work at Xenium, her experiences with the company so far, the differences between being an in...

To sustain one's best work, they need to be part of an environment that makes them feel they're appreciated and needed. Showing gratitude to others boost their confidence and motivates them to perform at their best. And at the same time, you're also helping your people's mental wellbeing. In this episode, we are joined by bestselling leadership author and organizational culture expert, Adrian Gost...

Wouldn't it be great if your company had a 3-day weekend every week instead of the usual 2? Who doesn't love long weekends?  Imagine if your company did implement a 4-day workweek, weekends will be longer, and breaks would be shorter, which won't intervene with the normal business operations. Sounds great, right? The traditional workweek for Americans is five days a week and eight hours per day. W...

In this solo podcast with Brandon Laws, he describes Xenium's recognition programs and their effort over the years to connect their recognition program to their values and behavior statements. Download the WOW card template mentioned in this podcast  What did you think of this short bonus episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on  Apple Podcasts , or take our  survey . Contact Brandon...

It takes an extraordinary team to accomplish incredible things. But how do we build one? What makes a team extraordinary? Start this year off right by listening in today's episode as an author, speaker, world-record athlete, and pro leadership coach Jason Caldwell joins us to share his amazing experience on how to build and lead an extraordinary team to accomplish incredible things! He is the foun...

If you think you can go to eat alone, you are bound to be disappointed, and you will eventually hit a dead-end in your life. There's an entire generation out there that's growing and finding it hard to connect with others and be successful in it. Though social media has emerged to help us connect with more people, sadly, it has made us more isolated. If you're struggling to make connections with o...

How you run your company says a lot about what you value, and it directly impacts the productivity of your people. Are you looking to take your company's performance to the next level?  If you want to get more things done, you need to make some changes to improve work productivity and happiness in the workplace. To achieve all of this, Darren Chait, Co-Founder, and COO of Hugo, a connected meeting...

A lot of us white-collar workers are poor when it comes to managing our health. Due to the nature of our job, which is sitting 9 to 5 staring at a computer screen, it's no wonder a lot of us gain pounds and increase the digits on our waistlines.  And so not only are you stressed due to work, but you're also overwhelmed by the fact that you're gaining weight and becoming more unhealthy. How do we p...

In this special bonus Thursday episode, Brandon speaks with Lacey Partipilo and Tyler Meuwissen of Xenium HR about crowd-sourced wage data, why employers should be aware of it, and what they can do about it. -- What did you think of this short bonus episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts , or take our  survey . Contact Brandon:  Email  Brandon. Laws@xeniumhr.com  or...

Trust in the workplace is just as important as it is in our relationships. It's the basis of all relationships and the one that holds an organization together. Building a culture of trust is essential in empowering, engaging, and retaining top talent within your organization. But how do we build trust back once it's already broken? In this episode, Joel Peterson, author of The 10 Laws of Trust , j...

Technology is changing the world as we know it. And that includes how we hire talent for our organizations. To stay at the top of the competition, we need to adapt to technological advancements.  Recruiting is on the rise, and it's changing fast. In this episode, we are joined by Amy Schultz, the Talent Director of Talent Acquisition at LinkedIn, about the future of recruiting and how a recruiter'...

It's no secret that the key to a good and happy team is a great manager. But what makes a great manager? How would you know if you or your people are ready for the role of leading a team? In a study published by Harvard Business Review, it showcased that the average age for first-time managers is 30 years old. While the average age when they get their first leadership training is 42. This means th...

If you're thinking of advancing your career or your people, you've probably heard the phrase, "You need a mentor to guide you; You need a mentor to help you achieve this and that...". True enough, one needs a mentor to help them with decision making in their business and career endeavors and to foster their skills. The demand for mentors is high, but the supply is low. In a survey conducted by our...

Are you spending more time with your low performers or high performers? How much time do you spend with each? As managers and employers, you need to spend your time wisely. In this episode, Paige Tamlyn joins us to talk about how managers spend their time and who should they be spending it on. Should you focus more on the low performers to improve their skills, and overcome their weaknesses? Or sh...

We can't deny that technology has helped us work smarter. Organizations are now using bots to free up their people from administrative tasks to focus on more important humanly tasks. Normally a task that takes us hours to finish, can be done in just a couple of minutes with the help of bots and advanced technologies. In this episode, we're going to talk about technology and how it elevates our wor...

Mental health awareness has grown more than ever today. But managers, employers, and leaders still have a long way to go in helping their employees get the support they need to deal with mental illness especially in the workplace. How do we help our people feel better and live better? How do we shift their thoughts to make positive choices at work and in life? Join me today as I talk to Karen Mill...

As social beings, we are wired to connect. It's part of our DNA. And communication has never been easier than now with the introduction of the internet and social media that allows us to be more interconnected.  Despite all of that, many still feel isolated and disconnected, especially in the workplace. How do we take action and create more engagement at work and connectedness with others? Take th...