Talking HR with Allison and Pete

In this episode, Meg Avery from Unemployment Tax Control Associates (UTCA) joins us to talk about what's going on with unemployment claims since COVID hit. UTCA is a national unemployment insurance provider, and they help employers reduce unemployment costs. Meg's thoughts on this topic are both informative and really timely. A must listen!

Ashley Dube is the Northeast Market Director for The Difference Card, a company that helps employers reduce the cost of their health plans. In this episode, Ashley explains how The Difference Card can make a difference for employers that want to spend less on health care.

Christine Phillips, the First Vice President of HR at PeoplesBank joined us to talk about the future of human resources. A very passionate HR professional, Christine covered a range of topics including the bank's response to the pandemic, how HR can support the mental health of associates, and how the profession of HR will evolve in the upcoming years. Don't miss this one!

In this episode, we had a chance to speak with Abigail O'Connell, Senior Counsel at Sun Life, and an expert in leave management. Abigail discusses some of the most important recent changes in the Massachusetts PFML program and what employers need to know and do as we get closer to the January 1, 2021 launch date.

In this episode, our guest is Pam Thornton from The Employers Association of the Northeast. She discusses some of the challenges employers are faced with as they try to recruit, interview, and onboard new employees during the COVID - 19 pandemic.

The PPP Loan program has been widely utilized by businesses around the country, and for many, the loan forgiveness application process will begin very soon. Human Resources professionals will be heavily involved with the strategy and documentation necessary for the forgiveness application.

Jim Krupienski and Rudy D'Agostino from Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. joined us today to talk about the changes that have happened recently with the PPP loans, the forgiveness application, and the role of the HR professional in the process.

In this episode, our guest is John Nettis from PASS - Protective Advanced Safety Services. John has decades of experience as a police officer, a police special forces unit member, a criminal profile expert, and a public school safety officer. John and his partner started PASS to provide customized training and preparedness programs for employers and their employees. He provides some great advice on what to look for, and how to respond to potential internal threats in the workplace.

As employers begin to bring people back to work from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are plenty of legal concerns. In this episode, Allison and Pete discuss these issues with Mary Jo Kennedy, a partner at Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP. Mary Jo does a great job diving into the details about employees that refuse to return to work, health screenings, and more.

Our guest today was Sarah Borders, founder of Benefits Compliance Solutions. She offers some great insights about the changes that have recently become available in Section 125 plans given the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you're in human resources, this show is for you! Talking HR With Allison and Pete will bring you interviews with thought leaders, innovators, and experts to help you stay informed and drive results at your organization. We hope you enjoy the show!