Hosts Tom Schin and Tom Horne sit down with Joel Stupka to tackle a fascinating mix of workplace issues, from the utility of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) to the latest trends in HR Tech and AI. They swap hilarious personal stories about karaoke before diving into serious discussions about labor law compliance and the deceptive practice of career catfishing in the job market. This episode is packed with essential insights for HR professionals, managers, and anyone navigating the modern workplace.

Key Takeaways:

PIPs often protect the organization more than they help the employee.

Training managers on people issues can significantly prevent the need for PIPs.

Labor law compliance is a non-negotiable for businesses with employees.

Taco Bell's layaway option reflects interesting consumer spending trends.

Career catfishing highlights deceptive hiring practices in the job market.

HR Tech conferences are critical for networking and industry insight.

AI is rapidly becoming a core component of modern HR technology.

Understanding AI’s role can boost HR productivity and decision-making.

First impressions and understanding workplace culture are vital in hiring.

Unplanned personal moments like karaoke can lead to great fun and connection.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:10 Joel's Background and Podcasting Journey

06:02 Karaoke Stories and Personal Anecdotes

07:37 Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) Discussion

11:43 Proactive Management and Employee Development

13:29 HR Compliance and Labor Law Posters

19:36 Current News: DoorDash and Payment Options

22:18 Career Catfishing and Job Market Trends

23:57 Understanding Job Descriptions and Company Culture

29:39 Insights from HR Tech Conference

35:25 The Role of AI in HR and Business

Keywords:

HR

podcasting

performance improvement plans

labor law compliance

karaoke

career catfishing

HR tech

AI

workplace culture

compliance