Lutz Talk Business

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Training & Development Manager, Marisa Gift. In this episode, Jack and Marisa discuss Mentorships! Topics include:

• What is a mentor/mentee and why is having one important?

Resources referenced in the show:

25 Tips from the Best Mentors We Know

The Coaching Habit book

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, HR Benefits & Compliance Specialist, Courtney Martin, and Human Resources Shareholder, Steph Hand. In this episode, Jack, Courtney, and Steph discuss employee benefits! Topics include:

- Overview of the different types of benefits offered by companies

- Explanation of costs, eligibility, and vesting schedules

- Insurance provider information

- Where to get help if you are unemployed

This podcast episode is brought to by our host, Jack Moylan, and Lutz Talent Relations Lead, Steve Guenther. In this episode, Jack and Steve discuss everything about interviews! Topics include:

- Overview of what the typical interview process looks like

- How to prepare for an interview

- What to wear to an interview

- Common interview questions

- Questions you should be asking your interviewer

- How to best follow up after an interview

- What it means if you haven't heard back from an interview

This episode discusses:

- What a smart home device is

- What could happen if your smart home device got hacked

- Measures you can take to use your smart home devices safely

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https://www.lastpass.com/

This episode discusses:

- Different types of investment options (stocks, bonds, commodities, and more)

- The advantages and disadvantages of each investment option

- Investing through retirement plans

This episode discusses:

- What is a budget?

- Why is budgeting important?

- How to get started with setting your budget.

- When and how to review or revise your budget.

This episode discusses:

- New Year's resolutions and goal setting

- How to be more successful in keeping your goals

- Creating a plan of attack to achieve your goals

This episode discusses:

- When to seek help from a professional CPA

- If you should be expecting a tax refund

- Benefits and pitfalls of receiving a tax refund

- What it means to itemize

- The difference between a deduction, exemption and a credit

- How to prepare for your taxes at the end of the year