This week, Traci shares the reality of what is and is not tolerable in the workplace, especially related to employee speech and conduct in the workplace. Are employees protected when they are involved in unlawful conduct? Can employees say anything they want because Americans have a First Amendment right? Are employers entitled to terminate employees for their beliefs? All of these questions are asked and answered on this week's episode.

Fast Company - "Can you fire an employee who was a U.S. Capitol rioter? In a word, yes"

Traci connects with Harrison Kim, CEO of Pavestep, to talk about performance management and employee engagement. Harrison shares his advice for managers and insight that employees and managers alike can benefit from.

This week, Traci discusses coming back to work after time off (real, unplugged time off) and how she's going to approach 2021 with a  fresh set of eyes, especially to prevent burnout. Traci also spends time talking about cutting ourselves some slack and how our personal lives can impact and determine how we perform at work.

On the last episode of the Podcast's first season, Traci recaps how 2020 enabled businesses, managers, and employees to challenge the status quo. Traci discusses how people were pushed far outside of their comfort zones by requiring an incredible amount of agility while also providing time and space for us to reevaluate our relationships with our careers.

This week, Bethany Turon, Head of HR for Elmet Technologies joins Traci to talk about how HR has evolved as a career and industry. Bethany shares her insight as a change-agent in the field and her recommendations for breaking into HR.

This week, Traci shares just how much goal setting can impact achievement and success. As for annual reviews--it's an inevitable process that can and should be approached with a take-charge attitude with openness to discussion. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

This week, Traci recaps her December commitments and spends time talking about breaking into HR--whether you're a student, recent graduate, or existing professional. Join Traci for her discussion on breaking into a thriving industry! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

This week, we're diving into achieving a work-life balance. In this episode, there are tips, stories, and thoughts on how to achieve a work-life balance, especially in 2020 where WFH offers no separation between work and home. Join Traci for her December commitments toward achieving a more sustainable work-life balance.

This week, feedback is key. In the first discussion of many, Traci shares tips on delivering feedback successfully as well as a story of where well-intentioned feedback didn't exactly go over as planned.

On this episode, we talk about salary negotiations, raises (especially during COVID), and salary reductions.