Host Brandon Laws is joined by Xenium employee and frequent favorite pod guest Lacey Partipilo! The two discuss various topics, from AI in the workplace to innovations in HR to favorite social media personalities. 

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It’s time to address a growing issue in the workplace: recently-graduated employees who are struggling under the burden of student loan debt. Is repayment solely the responsibility of the borrower? The government? The employer? According to guest Naveed Iqbal, co-founder and CEO of Dolr, education benefits everyone, so we all should share the burden of paying for it. 

TAKEAWAYS

• The burden of student loan repayment hinders young people from starting families earlier, buying homes, and saving for emergencies or retirement.
• Employers could be part of the solution by providing innovative benefits for those with educational debt.
• Despite Gen Z’s tendency toward fiscal responsibility, they are given little information or knowledge about how to optimize their finances.
• The student loan crisis is centered around borrowers not having an understanding of what it means to make payments versus defer payments. 
• Dolr believes that education benefits everyone, so everyone should play some role in paying for it.

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A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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Everybody wants to be happy, but are there tangible steps to seizing happiness right now? According to guest Amy Newmark, co-author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, we can take action by applying the keys to happiness from her recent Chicken Soup for the Soul publication. Listen in as she shares some eye-opening stories from the book and gives advice on how we, too, can find happiness.

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A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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We've all seen job listings that ask for 5, 10, or even 15 years of experience to qualify for the role. But how relevant are those requirements really? On this bonus episode, guest and Xenium employee Nicole Blevins joins us to discuss required years of experience and how they misrepresent potential employees' depth of knowledge and can shut out talented candidates.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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What is invisible work? What are non-promotable tasks? And, most importantly, are you unknowingly assigning or taking on this type of work? Find out more about this common issue in this episode of Transform Your Workplace. Guest Kelli Thompson, author of the recent Huffington Post article, “Women Do the Most ‘Invisible Work’ at the Office,” talks about her own experiences taking on invisible work and how women can be empowered to say “no” to tasks that don’t advance them toward leadership positions.

TAKEAWAYS

• On average, women get 44% more requests than men to do non-promotable tasks at work. 
• Non-promotable tasks are tasks that don't contribute to performance results or reviews. 
• When tasks do not add personal value, align with their career goals and mission, or come with financial compensation, women must be empowered to say “no.”
• Instead of burdening employees with non-promotable tasks, leaders should consider outsourcing.
• When it comes to invisible work, female leaders should shift their identity from doer to leader and delegate tasks to others. 

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

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It’s time to revolutionize leadership development. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws and guest Mick Spiers, founder of The Leadership Project, discuss Mick’s new book, You’re a Leader, Now What?. Get a glimpse into best practices for how to transition from contributor to leader and build effective leadership habits through applied learning.  

TAKEAWAYS

• More emphasis needs to be placed on leader preparation instead of placing contributors into leadership roles without adequate development.
• When it comes to leadership, it doesn't matter what you know but rather how much you care about your people.
• A true leader should be motivated by helping people unlock their best version of themselves.
• Through smart and clever questioning and coaching, new leaders can quickly accelerate through the learning curve.
• The Leadership Project embraces concepts of collaborative or social learning to get people talking, reflecting, and building habits for successful leadership.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws discusses the pressing yet largely unaddressed issue of invisible disability. Guest Jill Griffin, career strategist and executive coach, defines the term and provides best practices for how to advocate for it when working toward comprehensive inclusivity in the workplace. Think that invisible disability isn’t an issue in your workplace? Listen in to learn how an estimated 20% of the US population is dealing with this struggle, in many cases without speaking up.

TAKEAWAYS

• It’s common for people to assume that if you look a certain way, you're able-bodied, and this assumption is a hindrance to creating a truly inclusive workplace environment. 
• Those with invisible disabilities may need additional accommodations to perform their duties effectively.
• By not disclosing an invisible disability, the employee doesn't create a capacity for the leadership to help them.
• When employees are working side by side with people with visible and non-apparent disabilities, they feel better about the social construct of the company.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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Many businesses are returning to face-to-face operations. As the dust of the pandemic settles, the workplace conflict that we set aside while dealing with the unexpected is, in some cases, bigger than ever. So what is a leader to do? In this episode, you’ll hear from Chris Sheesley and Clare Fowler of In-Accord, a conflict management company based in Portland, Oregon. They discuss pitfalls and best practices for resolving conflict so that businesses can move forward united by purpose.

TAKEAWAYS

• Post-pandemic business leaders are meeting conflict issues head-on, which has resulted in a significant increase in morale.
• The pandemic taught us to humanize each other and prioritize relationships in the workplace.
• Diversity should reflect not only an appreciation for different demographic backgrounds and different cultures but also for neurodiversity and different approaches.
• Today, people are more empowered to share concerns and to raise issues, and that creates more confrontation that must be resolved. 
• If we can help people understand their contribution to conflict, we're not only helping with the immediate problem but we’re also helping to prevent it from returning.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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When it comes to gender equality, are businesses missing the mark? In this episode, Brandon Laws and guest Christine Wzorek, Founder and CEO of White Label Advisors take a hard look at the data and evidence surrounding gender equality in the workplace. According to Wzorek, businesses that recognize and maximize the distinct skill sets of female employees are setting themselves up for even greater success. 

TAKEAWAYS

• Businesses must make a stronger effort to recognize the indispensable qualities that women bring to the table.

• To make measured progress in gender equality, men and women must come to the table and work together toward this common goal.
• Leaders must move beyond networking and acquiring talent from within their comfort zone.
• Businesses with executive boards that have greater female representation have shown better sustainability and longevity.
• Businesses must be intentional about creating better pathways and access to leadership positions for women.

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A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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Join us for a special episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, where host Brandon Laws gets a chance to be on the other side of the mic for an interview about side hustles. Al Nodarse, Client Development Manager at Xenium HR, gets the lowdown on if and how employers should support employee side hustles. The two discuss laying down ground rules and the unexpected benefits that employers can see at their own companies when they let their employees explore the idea of a side hustle.

TAKEAWAYS

• Side hustles can reinvigorate and engage employees who have lost interest in their full-time roles.
• Employees who pursue a side hustle learn new skills that they might be able to bring to their role at the organization.
• A side hustle gives employees an opportunity to earn more money, leading to lower dissatisfaction with their full-time pay.
• When balancing a full-time position and a side hustle, leaders and employees should err on the side of caution by over-communicating and setting clear ground rules.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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