HR & Cocktails

Guest:  Tara Pellet, Managing Advisor at AHT Insurance

Employee benefits is a topic that is on the mind of every employer, even if you don't offer benefits.  The world of employee benefits can be overwhelming.  What is a broker?  Are all benefits plans the same?  How do you design a plan that works for you? What about small employer versus large employer groups?  Self-funded?  Fully insured?  We discuss this and more in this episode....and of course we talk about cocktails.

Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR

Guest:  Shavon Smith, Attorney and Principal at SJS Law Firm

Business ethics.  This can mean different things.  However, the recent political landscape has required employers to take another look at their ethics policies.  Can an employee's behavior outside of work become an issue in the workplace?  What can employers do?  What should employers do?  What are the elements of a good ethics policy and program?  My guest will discuss this and other ethics challenges facing employers...and of course we talk about cocktails.

Hosted by:  Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR

Guest - Cheryl Brown, Attorney at Davis, Agnor, Rappaport and Skalny

2021 is here!  Along with it comes changes to legislation and questions (more questions than answers candidly).  With the complexity that COVID has brought into the workplace,  my guest discusses the questions and challenges facing many employers.  We discuss this and more…and of course, we talk about cocktails.

Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR

Guest: Dean Iacovetti, President of VANTA Partners

Recruitment has come a long way from posting your jobs in the Want Ads of the local newspaper.  But, what does recruitment look like in the 2020's?   Is it posting on a job board and hoping that your dream employee will apply?  And how do you tap into that pool of talent that is already working?  How do we find the illusive passive job seeker?  My guest will discuss various strategies for using social media and networking as the core of your recruitment function.  We discuss this and more...and of course, we talk about cocktails.

Hosted by:  Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR.

Guest:  Sonja Der, President of Bridge Performance Coaching

Some of the most critical roles in the organization sit at the executive level.  Businesses, especially small to mid-sized businesses, must pay special attention to ensuring they make the right decision about the executives they hire for their team.  Primarily, ensuring that they are strategic thinkers and operate like an executive, and not a manager.  That begs the question: Is there a difference between your executive team and your management team? We discuss this and more…and of course, we talk about cocktails.

Hosted by: Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR.

Guests:  Tom Herb, Area Sales VP at Paycor, Jeff Martin, CEO at University Recruiters and Frank B. Mengert, Founder and Creative Visionary at ebm

Businesses thrive on information.  But what about Human Resources?  How do digital resources affect the employee experience? In this episode we discuss how technology impacts recruitment, onboarding, payroll, HR management and benefits administration.  The importance of having up-to-date and properly implemented technology is highlighted as a significant factor to the employee experience.  We discuss this and more…and of course, we talk about cocktails.

Hosted by: Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR.

Guest - Cheryl Brown, Attorney at Davis, Agnor, Rapport and Skalny

The pandemic was the catalyst for new laws, particularly leave laws. With the passing of these laws, employers were left with many questions. Some of these questions include: What is the interplay between the previous leave laws and accommodation requirements with the new regulations? How do employers comply with the laws and not cause undue hardship to the business? And...how do we manage school closings? We discuss this and more...and of course, we talk about cocktails.

Guest - Kashonna Holland, President and CEO of Simply Kashonna

In recent weeks, the topic of diversity, equity and inclusion has been the headline. But many employers are not sure how to tackle the issue in their workplace. In this episode we discuss our experiences working in corporate America, the challenges we faced and how employers can make adjustments to create a better workplace for their employees. We discuss this and more...and of course, we talk about cocktails.

Hosted by: Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR.

Guest: Cailey Locklair, President, Maryland Retailers Association

As states begin a phased reopening of business, particularly retail, what do businesses need to know.  While most businesses are focused (rightfully) on reopening from a financial perspective, they are also employers.  New social distancing and face covering requirements are proving to be a challenge for business and their employees.  Additionally, there are other considerations that are impacting businesses as they open.  Our guest discusses these challenges and the resources available to ensure that the reopening process is as smooth as possible.  We discuss this and more...and of course, we talk about cocktails.

Hosted by: Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR.

Guest:  Christine Ross, President and CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce

During this pandemic, businesses are looking for a variety of resources to provide answers and support.  In this episode, we discuss the role of Chambers of Commerce and how the Maryland Chamber of Commerce is supporting businesses in the state of Maryland and the resources that are available.  Additionally, we discuss the advocacy role of the Chamber and how businesses can get involved....and of course we talk about cocktails!

Hosted by: Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR.