Survive HR

Businesses, just like people, can be either positive or negative. Sure, there are lots of things that we can legitimately point to that are negative due to COVID-19 and the effect it is having on physical health, families, mental well-being and the economy. However, we as individuals, families and businesses have a choice. We can sink into depression and feel sorry for ourselves, or we can find the good in this situation and use this time to better ourselves, our relationships with others and our businesses. There are many things we cannot control, but the one thing we can always control is our attitude. Since you cannot travel, use this time at home to eat healthier foods, take walks, runs or bike rides to clear your head and de-stress. Solo exercise is also a great time to think and be creative. Take time at meals to talk to your spouse and children about their hopes, dreams and aspirations. Tell your children about things you did as a child that really made positive differences in your life and what you wish you had done differently.

Recently released federal government statistics indicate there have been 26 million employees enter the ranks of the unemployed over the past 6 weeks. Added to that, schools are closed and parents are now having to “home school” their children. We are in close proximity with, and spending much more time, with our family members. The stress, anxiety and lack of control is overwhelming for some. So why do we not take precautions to protect employees as we conduct mass layoffs, furloughs and flat out terminations?

Fever, shortness of breath, flu like symptoms is what we hear are the symptoms of COVID-19. However, this virus has a hidden impact that is plaguing our society and needs attention. This impact of quarantine and the anxiety caused by COVID-19 have caused a mental health tsunami. As an HR professional, I feel smacked in the face by the title wave of information and fires that we need to deal with daily. We are also tasked with ensuring our employees are okay during these challenging times. How do we manage it all!?

These have certainly been interesting times for the Human Resources Profession. We were faced almost overnight with a pandemic that forced us to consider how it is that we work and react instantly to the changing world!

This week's episode discusses stimulus packages, how businesses can apply for loans and other key information to help navigate COVID-19.

It's true that "everything you do is a representative of who you are." Tune in to see how dating and fashion choices in the workplace can impact your career. We even feature a firsthand account of dating in the workplace that you don't want to miss!

Obviously, we are not in times where walking up to an employer and asking them for “More Money” would be a smart move! The COVID-19 crisis has screeched all hiring and businesses to a halt. It will be interesting to see what the world will look like at the other end of this crisis.  It will be particularly interesting to see what the economy looks like! This episode is geared to those just coming out of school, or new in their career, and we try to answer the question of “How do I negotiate my salary?”

According to a 2016 report by Everbridge, “69% of workplaces view an active shooter incident as a top threat, but 79% of organizations responded that they were not prepared for this level of threat.” On this week’s podcast, we are joined by our friends, Proactive Response Group, to learn more about how to take a survivor’s attitude during the unfortunate act of a workplace violence incident.

It's no secret that we live in a technology driven age, especially within the business world. In this week's podcast, our guest Kelly Prange discusses her role at Gallagher, the most popular technology systems, the importance of implementation of technology and everything in between. 

The Coronavirus is clearly a topic on every news source right now. However, most people may not know how this effects the HR world. This talk features professionals who speak on modifying paid time off, prevention methods, and pre and post travel tips to help people navigate through this new outbreak.