The Employment Experience - an employment law educational tool for business owners and Human Resources professionals

There are approximately 60 million full time workers in the US who have the ability to work remotely. 30% of those workers report that they NEVER want to return to in person work again. Allowing employees to work remotely has so many benefits, but how can a company effectively engage remote workers so they don't get "overlooked" online.

My guest this week is Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar, Inc. an executive coaching and leadership company that has motivated and inspired more than 250 million people worldwide.

Tom Ziglar has dedicated his career to developing coaches and leaders so they can effectively coach their own team towards internal motivation. In this episode, Tom and I discuss the various ways to effectively lead a remote team. Listen as Tom explains that, in order for leaders to effectively lead, they need to choreograph the dance between flexibility and autonomy. In this episode, we discuss, The importance of a leadership mindset shift when leading a remote team

(1) Why top down management doesn't work

(2) Why the Navy Seal Mission is important

(3) why T-Rex managers are extinct

(4) The top three things need to retain high level employees

(5) The importance of knowing your team's personal goals

(6) The importance of a remote first policy

(7) How to address the lack of in person and interaction with remote work

(8) How to execute a one on one intentional weekly conversation with your remote team

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Karly Wannos Media Kit. Get it Here. Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here. ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSES ADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADS Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here. The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly Wannos Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses Watch YouTube videos on Employment Law here Connect with Tom Ziglar Website: https://www.ziglar.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-ziglar/ Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps me reach more businesses and provide best practices on issues affecting the workplace.

In this episode, we will discuss termination of employees. Employees my be hired with the best intentions for the work relationship to work out. However, sometimes the relationship breaks down, and the employer and employee need to part ways. If the employer determines it must fire an employee, can it give a vague reason, such as "its not working out" or does the employer need to give the reason for the termination? HINT: The answer to this question, and my recommendations for best practices (in certain situations) are different.

Resource Mentioned in this Episode: The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Visit The Wannos Law Firm, P.A. Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here. ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSES ADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADS Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here. Connect with Karly Wannos Schedule a Call www.calendly.com/karlywannos Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses Watch YouTube videos on Employment Law here

Want to scale your business by hiring employees? Need to hire based on a vacant position in your business? In this episode, I am going to walk you through the entire hiring process (from start to finish). This is an HR function, and is also an employment law function as well, as there are many times companies unknowingly take certain actions that end them in legal trouble. We will also discuss the important paperwork that is required to hire an employee and common mistakes. Hint: asking the graduation date or salary from a prior job is a no-no.

In this episode, we will discuss the following:

Identifying the need for a position

1. Planning a budget
2. Dos and don's of what to include in a job description
3. What might end you up in legal trouble during an interview
4. New Hire Paperwork

Are you interested in scaling your business by hiring? Do you know the steps you need to take to hire your first employee? I provide a 90 minute consultation where I will conduct an in depth audit of your business and guide you on the steps you need to take to make sure you are properly protected. Check out the link below to schedule a call. Resource Mentioned in this Episode: New Hire Checklist: www.karlywannos.com/newhire

Episodes Mentioned: What to Include in an Offer Letter: www.karlywannos.com/blog/21 How to Onboard a New Employee: www.karlywannos.com/blog/22 Karly Wannos Media Kit. Get it Here. Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here. ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSES ADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADS Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here. The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly Wannos Schedule a Call www.calendly.com/karlywannos Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses Watch YouTube videos on Employment Law here

Ginger Johnson is a Human Connectivity Expert and believes everything in life is powered by connection. Ginger belies that teams best work will happen when then feel connected. She challenges you to name any outcome you want- whether it be growth, resilience, exceptional customer service, deeper engagement or productivity, and she will show you how that outcome is powered by human connection. If you are a HR Professional or business owner, and want to motivate your team to operate collaboratively and develop your work culture from the inside out, you do not want to miss this episode.

In this episode, Ginger walks you through her highly sought after Powered by Connection keynote speech, where she teaches the steps to becoming a better leader:

1. Ignite Alignment: How to strike your own match so you are no longer in the fizzle zone;
2. Activate Possibilities: When teams intentionally navigate towards a shared vision, they begin to operate at a higher level;
3. Excel Forward: How interconnectedness among teams drives constant focus;
4. Appreciate and Aspire: How mindset and language power personal and organizational growth

Did you enjoy this episode? If so, leave me a review or send me a message on instagram or Facebook @karlywannos! FREE DOWNLOADS Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here. The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly Wannos Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses Watch YouTube videos on Employment Law here Connect with Ginger Johnson Website: www.gingerjohnson.com Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps me reach more businesses and provide best practices on issues affecting companies and employees.

Disclaimer: The information on the Employment Experience is for educational purposes only. The information in this episode does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship with Karly Wannos. Karly Wannos is licensed to practice law in Florida only. Please consult with an attorney before making any important business related decisions.

The onboarding process is very important for several reasons. First, it's one of the first impressions the company will make on the new hire.

The systems, processes, how he/she is introduced to the day to day of what he/she will be doing. If the first impression is chaos, confusion, overwhelm, this is how the employee will perceive that the entire company is run. In comparison, if the employee is met with a warm welcome, properly intrude to the processes and systems, and has a chance to experience the culture, he/she will feel better about the decision to join the company. In the long run, this will serve to Limit overwhelm and reinforce the clear expectations and improved retention rates.

In this episode, we will discuss:

1. Automations
2. New hire paperwork
3. The first day of work
4. Key employment policies
5. Follow up

Are you interested in scaling your business by hiring? Do you know the steps you need to take to hire your first employee? We provide a 90 minute consultation where we will conduct an in depth audit of your business and guide you on the steps you need to take to make sure you are properly protected. Check out the link in my bio to schedule a call. If you enjoyed this episode, leave me a review or share with a friend!

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✅ If you found the episode helpful, share this post on social media and tag me @karlywannos Other Episodes in the Series Mentioned: What to Include in an Offer Letter: www.karlywannos.com/blog/21 How to Legally Hire an Employee: www.karlywannos.com/blog/24 Karly Wannos Media Kit. Get it Here. Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here. ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSES ADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADS Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here. The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly Wannos Schedule a Call www.calendly.com/karlywannos Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses Watch YouTube videos on Employment Law here

After the interview, the offer letter is potentially the next major interaction a prospective employee may have with your business. Offer letters are important for legal purposes and to prevent litigation. Many states have at-will employment, so there may not necessarily be a contract at the time of hire. However, for at will employment states, there should be an offer letter.

In this podcast episode, we are discussing the dos and don'ts of offer letters. I discuss what should be included, and what you should not include. For example, include specifics like start date, rate of pay (include hourly or annual salary) and when bonus or commission will be paid. You will also want to include that the employment is at will. A few things you want to keep out are verbiage that mentions the duration of the job or what constitutes grounds for termination, as this may inadvertently create a contract in an otherwise at will state.

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✅ If you found the episode helpful, share this post on social media and tag me @karlywannos Media Kit. Get it Here. NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here. ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSES ADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADS Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here. The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly Wannos Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses Watch YouTube videos on Employment Law here Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps me reach more businesses and provide best practices on issues affecting companies and employees.

Disclaimer: The information on the Employment Experience is for educational purposes only. The information in this episode does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship with Karly Wannos. Karly Wannos is licensed to practice law in Florida only. Please consult with an attorney before making any important business related decisions.

What is a Chief Happiness Officer and does your company need one immediately!? The answer is most likely YES! My guest his week is Tia Graham, Chief Happiness Officer of Arrive at Happy, where she teaches companies how to be a happy leader. In this episode, we discuss (1) What is a Chief Happiness Officer and how to create a sustainable organization [at 2:00] (2) How to get employees to stay at your company with a thriving culture [at 5:00] (3) The difference between job happiness and job satisfaction and which one gets your employees to commit long term to your company; (4) Why experienced positive happiness is better for employer branding than benefits (5) How to hep your company grow Ising the science of happiness to boost employee morale [at 16:10] (6) the main roadblock most leaders have in reaching happiness [at 19:25] (7): the 8 Step methodology to being a happy leader [at 21:33] If you enjoyed this episode, leave me a review or share with a friend! Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here. ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSES ADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADS Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here. The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly Wannos Retain an employment lawyer, mediator or investigator at The Wannos Law Firm, PA Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses Watch YouTube videos on Employment Law here Connect with Tia Graham Website: Arrive At Happy Instagram Get Tia's Book: Be a Happy Leader Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps me reach more businesses and provide best practices on issues affecting companies and employees.

Disclaimer: The information on the Employment Experience is for educational purposes only. The information in this episode does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship with Karly Wannos. Karly Wannos is licensed to practice law in Florida only. Please consult with an attorney before making any important business related decisions.

What do businesses needs to look out for in terms of employment laws in 2022? In this episode, we are discussing the top employment law areas for 2022. There were a lot of changes with the pandemic, whether employers had to require certain protective measures, allow employees to work from home or require vaccines. Even though compliance with employment issues surrounding the pandemic is important, it is key to keep a pulse on the other more common everyday areas.

Knowing what is ahead can help you plan the areas you need to watch out for, and keep an eye on. Here is what we discuss:

1. [3:50] Work from home requests disguised as request for an accommodation based on a medical condition.
2. [6:35] Online Harassment - employees may be less professional when communication is online, which may lead to more harassment type claims
3. [7:46] Wage and Hour Issues - improper time keeping; contacting employees after hours by text/phone; employees arriving to work late

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✅ If you found the episode helpful, share this post on social media and tag me @karlywannos Media Kit. Get it Here. NEWSLETTER: Sign up for my weekly newsletter on employment law and management topics here. ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSES ADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. FREE DOWNLOADS Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here. The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here. Connect with Karly Wannos Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses Watch YouTube videos on Employment Law here Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps me reach more businesses and provide best practices on issues affecting companies and employees.

Disclaimer: The information on the Employment Experience is for educational purposes only. The information in this episode does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship with Karly Wannos. Karly Wannos is licensed to practice law in Florida only. Please consult with an attorney before making any important business related decisions.

Cannabis is currently illegal at the federal level, but over half the states have a comprehensive medical marijuana program and others allow for recreational use (as of the date of this recording.) Due to the constant change of the law in this area, employers have many unanswered questions about what is and is not permitted relative to cannabis in the workplace.

My guest this week is Rachael Ardanuy, Denver-based Cannabis Business attorney and founder of a boutique law firm specializing in cannabis law for businesses. Rachael has dedicated her career to advising, educating and advocating for entrepreneurs, business owners and other cannabis industry participants. Listen as we discuss the current state of the law, areas where employers need to proceed with caution, and best practices for business moving forward.

In the episode, we discuss the following:

1. Can Employers fire someone for marijuana use?
2. What happens when a new hire tests positive on a drug test?
3. Will Employers be liable for discrimination if I terminate an employee who fails a drug test?

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My guest, Roberta Matuson, explains the importance of having difficult conversations at work and the best way to address conflict to reach a mutually agreeable resolution. Roberta Matuson helps leaders in Fortune 500 companies and small to medium size businesses achieve dramatic growth and market leadership through the maximization of talent. Through her consulting company, Matuson Consulting, Roberta helps her clients create strong employer brands that attract and retain talent and provides executive coaching services. Roberta recently published her sixth book, Can we Talk? Seven Principles for Managing Difficult Work Conversations. NEWSLETTER- Don't miss an Employment Law Updatewww.karlywannos.com/newsletter ONLINE COURSES FOR HR, MANAGERS AND BUSINESSESADA: The Complete Course: learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure you comply with the law! Check it out here. Sexual Harassment Training for Managers- Join the Waitlist FREE DOWNLOADS THE EMPLOYMENT AUDIT: Does Your Company Pass the Test? Take the Quizto find out if your company is protected from employment claims. The Employer's Essential Guide to Hiring and Firing: 5 Steps to Avoid Legal Trouble. Get the Guide here. If you make the hiring and firing decisions for your company, then you need this guide! Avoid these mistakes and protect your company from legal claims. Get the guide here. Connect with Karly Wannos Facebook Instagram Employment Law for Business Community Facebook Page Linkedin Visit The Wannos Law Firm, P.A. Connect with Roberta Matuson Matuson Consulting LinkedIn

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