The Herbein Conversation

In this episode of The Herbein Conversation podcast, host Hannah Kubik welcomes back Kris M. Bashore, VP and Practice Lead for Herbein’s Human Capital & HR Consulting practice. Together, they break down recent federal policy shifts, including the revocation of Executive Order 11246, changes in EEOC leadership, and proposed workforce reductions. Learn what these developments mean for HR teams and how organizations can proactively adapt to the evolving compliance landscape.

In this episode of the Fraud Fighters podcast series, host Debbi Fetter, Partner and Managing Director for our risk management practice, and Senior Manager Julie Mixtacki explore the growing issue of elder fraud—a range of scams that prey on vulnerable adults over 60.

They break down common schemes like romance scams, tech support fraud, and more. Learn how these scams work, key warning signs to watch for, and practical ways to help protect seniors from financial abuse.

In this episode of the Fraud Fighters podcast series, host Debbi Fetter, Partner and Managing Director, and Jeff Johns, Partner, explore the rising threat of email compromise—a sophisticated cyber attack that continues to target individuals and businesses alike.

Discover how these attacks happen, the red flags to watch for, and the most effective strategies to prevent them. From strengthening email security to implementing proactive risk mitigation tactics, this episode provides expert insights to help safeguard your sensitive information.

In this episode of Herbein Conversation, we welcome back Kris Bashore, VP and Practice Lead for Herbein’s HR Consulting practice, to tackle a timely topic: navigating political discussions in the workplace after the 2024 presidential election.

Building on insights from our earlier episode, "Navigating Politics in the Workplace: Best Practices for Leaders and Teams," this conversation dives into strategies for keeping workplace conversations respectful, guidance for managing political posts on personal social media accounts, and reminders that employees are brand ambassadors for their employers. Tune in for actionable tips to maintain a positive and professional workplace culture post-election.

In this timely episode of the Herbein Conversation podcast, we're joined by Kris Bashore, Vice President and Practice Lead for Herbein’s HR Consulting practice, to explore how to handle politics in the workplace. With an upcoming election on the horizon, Kris shares essential best practices for leaders and teams to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment. From guidelines on political clothing and discussions to managing heated conversations, this episode provides actionable insights to help your workplace remain a safe space for all employees.

In this kick-off episode, we introduce our host and partner of our Risk Management team, Debbi Fetter. Debbi provides an overview of what the “Fraud Fighters” series is about, what inspired it, and what listeners can expect to learn. Our goal for the series is to help our audience learn how to lessen, mitigate, and in some cases prevent the blow that comes from fraud incidents targeting businesses today by properly aligning banking products, internal checks & balances, and information technology measures. 

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In this episode, Matt Kline, an Investment Advisor Representative at Herbein Financial Group joins us to discuss the latest consumer spending habits and trends, diving into key indicators like the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), Consumer Price Index (CPI), and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE). Key topics include how inflation and rising costs impact consumer behavior, the implications of falling personal savings rates, and the significance of increasing credit card delinquencies. Tune in to understand how to navigate the complex economic landscape and make informed financial decisions.

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In this Women's History Month episode, we invited Linda Himeback, Herbein’s first woman partner, for a discussion with Marybeth Olree, Herbein partner and co-leader of the firm’s women’s initiative, HWomen RISE.

Linda shares her unique perspectives on the progress of women in accounting, and her personal story of her first days at our firm through admission to the partnership.

Join us for this special Herbein Conversation.

Welcome to the Herbein Conversation podcast, where we explore the issues that matter most to your business. In this episode, we examine the Now, Where, How approach with Ashley Blessing, senior manager in Herbein's small business group. Tune in today!