HR Power Hour

On this episode of HR Power Hour join Tawny Alvarez in a discussion with Attorney Ben Ford of Verrill on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, GA, holding that the term “sex” in Title VII protects employees from discrimination in the work environment on account of sexual orientation and gender identity. 

This discussion will provide a foundational discussion of how the case came before the Supreme Court and an analysis of the majority and dissenting opinions. Additionally, Tawny and Ben will provide specific take-aways concerning concrete steps that employers should take on account of the recent decision.

This week on the HR Power Hour, understanding the importance of resilience in our personal lives and at work is key to growth and development as manager and leaders.

Join Kate Simpson, co-author and developer of Take-Two: a Journal for New Beginnings as she discusses the Take-Two Journal and its purpose to assist individuals in building resilience to deal with difficult situations—both personal and professional. Divided into four sections according to seasons, Tawny Alvarez and Kate Simpson discuss the process of recognizing and facing problems and the work necessary to build resilience and overcome these issues.

This week on the HR Power Hour, you are going to hear a hour of the recent webinar done on Realities of Re-Opening webinar hosted by Dave Ciullo and employment attorney Peter Lowe in which they discuss the important issues employers are grappling with as many workplaces reopen in June.

Some of the most pressing questions include:

• What happens if an employee or a visitor gets infected by COVID-19?

• What are my liabilities? What should I do to minimize them?

• How do I deal with employees who are reluctant or unwilling to return to work?

• Business is soft, and our future is uncertain, so how do I decide who to layoff and what are the risks?

This is a practical and conversational discussing the questions from actual leaders and HR professionals.

 Next on the HR Power Hour, Kevin O’Brian, author of the new book “The Massachusetts Biotech Boom; A Guide for Executives and Entrepreneurs, provides insight to employers and employees on recognizing what and why retirement is important to you.

Kevin and your host David Ciullo discuss his new book which provides an overview of the biotech opportunities, explores the risks, the process of wealth management, and techniques for generating more wealth.

On this week's HR Power Hour, success feels great, but we learn the most from our failures.

Whether the failure is large or small, the growth potential that comes with the experience provides an opportunity for future success.

In this episode, we sit down with Robert Baldacci to discuss his work with Baldacci Consulting Group, his experiences in the restaurant industry (both in a well-known family-owned restaurant and as a franchisee), and the lessons that he has learned throughout his business career that are helpful generally, and to businesses as they pivot operations and plans amidst pandemic concerns. 

On this week's HR Power Hour, Technology drives constant change, and HR and

C-Suite leaders have to get employees comfortable with the turmoil change creates.

But where do leaders get started in dealing with the complexities of progress? Graham Binks, author of the new book: Trusting Technology: Mastering Technology for Non-Tech Leaders, discusses how business leaders can become centered in their focus, approach, and resilience with adopting and adapting technology in the workplace.

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Liz Greason, co-owner of Maine Intercultural Communication Consultants, LLC for a discussion about overcoming intercultural issues in the workplace.  

Liz will discuss with listeners the work that her organization does with entities to help the organization understand their relationship with diversity and ways that the organization can evolve to make the organization stronger.  The episode focuses on Maine Intercultural Communication Consultant's use of the Intercultural Development Inventory and Intercultural Competency in understanding an organization's strengths and weaknesses related to creating a diverse work environment.

On this week's HR Power Hour, In the wake of the federal government's institution of the Paycheck Protection Program and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act it is easy to focus on your company's obligations under both of those statutes.  Be mindful, however, that all the statutes that previously applied to your business remain in effect.  

In this episode, Tawny talks to Elizabeth Johnston, Attorney in Verrill's Labor and Employment Practice Group concerning the importance of not losing sight of other employee rights and statutory leave requirements in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic-such as the NLRA, the ADA, the FMLA, and workers' compensation responsibilities.

This week on the HR Power Hour our guest is Todd Cherches. He's the CEO and CoFounder of Big Blue Gumball and an author of the new book Visual Leadership, Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life.

Challenge conventional wisdom during these uncertain times and listen to Todd as he returns to the show to educate us on why a picture is not only worth a thousand words but how it can transform the future of work thru Visual Thinking.

This week on the HR Power Hour our guest is Chris Cynkar, Franchise Consultant at FranChoice. Chris has been a frequent guest on the HR Power Hour talking about career opportunities.

The Coronavirus situation does not mean that there are no opportunities. Have you thought about what you're going to do now that the market has turned, and you potentially have been laid off or furloughed? Have you thought about an opportunity where you're your own boss?

Chris Cynkar talks about making the investment in yourself and how in today's changing market you can still be successful in your next career.