It's that time of the year when states begin announcing changes to employment law. Hear Brenda talk about how you can start to prepare yourself the this Mid Year Roll that begins in July. Also in this episode Brenda researches some questions your employees may be trying to find answers to...will it spell issues for you in the future? Tune in and find out!

This week Brenda talks about the continuing changes in the United States around marijuana use. This is a special edition podcast dedicated to an evolving topic - stay tuned as this continues to make waves across the country and into the offices of businesses in the US.

 A very special episode with guest Jon Macaskill and talking about the effects our work environments have on our brains, and how practicing mindfulness makes improvements to our cognitive abilities. 

Today Brenda talks with Kristina Vaquera from Jackson Lewis on how businesses and HR practitioners can prepare to engage in developing a legal strategy with their employment attorney. Together they tackle the sensitive subject of cost and make recommendations on engaging in the most productive and effective approach to working with your legal counsel. 

Join Brenda as we look at the current jobless rates and what the forecast is for the next 18 months, identify things you can do internally and externally to retain your workforce.

 Brenda welcomes the return of Jim Foreman, retired US Navy SEAL Command Master Chief, as they talk about the necessity of developing employees in the workplace. 

 Join Brenda with special guest R. Glenn Kelly as they talk about what companies can do to help move employees through the grief process when an employee or employees suffer loss. 

 This episode is a great break away from the seriousness of HR issues and a chance to listen and laugh to some of the most outrageous things employees do that get them fired. Join Brenda with special guest Public Relations Specialist Chayra for our most entertaining episode yet.