We have a very special episode for you today!

To recognize Women's History Month, we thought it would be fun to give Joey the day off and have an all-women hosts episode.

Maria Thorpe, an HR Consultant at Jumpstart HR, joins Sommer today to discuss the new IRS guidelines for family leave under the FFCRA. You'll learn how these updates might apply to you and the importance for small businesses to be proactive when filing taxes.

In this episode's 'Consultant's Corner,' Maria and Sommer share their views on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Small business HR teams and managers usually think of PIPs as a way to fire employees. But it doesn't have to be that way!

Tune in to find out how HR teams can create effective PIPs to help employees grow and succeed instead of letting them go.

• Intro (00:00)

📰 Article in question:

https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/faqs-tax-credits/

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Hosts: Maria Thorpe and Sommer Ketron

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What is the solution for reversing the post-pandemic women's labor shortage?

This week, Joey and Summer dig into the Fortune article titled 'Women are Driving the Labor Shortage, and Experts Have Identified a Crucial Solution.' They discuss where the root of the women's labor shortage stems from and whether companies are taking enough action to solve it.

In this episode's 'Consultant's Corner,' Joey and Summer examine the pros and cons of companies adopting non-traditional work schedules. Are they doing more harm than good?

Tune in now to find out!

• Intro (00:00)

📰 Article in question:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/women-driving-labor-shortage-experts-184344726.html

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Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron

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In today's social media-driven world, it's crucial for organizations to monitor their online activity proactively and empower their team members to use social media positively.

So, what is the best way for small businesses to achieve this?

In this week's episode of While We Were Working, Joey and Summer discuss why an organization's online reputation can make the difference between retaining or losing talent, and how hiring a CLO can help companies improve their media branding.

Finally, Joey and Summer also share their thoughts on why many companies are looking for alternatives to the traditional performance review process and a few tips on improving performance management.

- Why your small business needs a CLO (00:00)

- High, low, buffalo (01:17)

- How a CLO can help your small business (04:34)

- Why it's vital to monitor online reviews (08:47)

- Consultant's corner: Updating the performance review process (12:05)

- The best alternatives to the traditional performance review process (20:41)

📰 Article in question: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/18/chief-listening-officer-the-must-have-position-for-every-organization.html

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What can organizations do to improve the employee experience without neglecting regulatory obligations?

In the wake of 'The Great Resignation,' organizations are starting to understand the importance of optimizing the employee experience. However, keeping the workforce engaged without creating risk for the organization can be challenging for HR teams.

In today's episode, Joey and Sommer discuss why the employee experience needs to be a top priority in 2022, the steps organizations can take, and the tools they can use to improve it.

Joey and Summer also discuss the importance of I-9 compliance, plus best practices and recommendations for small business owners. Tune in to learn more!

- Why employee experience will be crucial in 2022 (00:00)

- High, low, buffalo (01:34)

- The five stages of employee experience (06:30)

- What organizations can do to optimize employee experience (09:48)

- The importance of I-9 compliance (14:44)

- How to improve your onboarding experience (20:00)

📰 Article in question: https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/employee-experience-2/

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After two years of being in a pandemic, burnout hits everybody in different ways, shapes and forms.

Burnout affects not only your efficiency at work but your physical and mental health. So, what can we do to avoid it?

Today, we're joined by a special guest: Devin Fruzyna, a part of our team, to discuss how to prevent and combat burnout from personal and professional perspectives.

From the personal side, we'll discuss the importance of recognizing the problem and prioritizing self-care. And from the organizational perspective, the steps companies need to take to promote health and mental wellness in the workplace.

Finally, we'll also share a few talent acquisition strategies employers can use to make the process more effective. Tune in now to learn more!

- How to manage burnout (00:00)

- High, low, buffalo (02:36)

- The importance of prioritizing self-care (07:00)

- What leaders and HR professionals can do to manage burnout (08:42)

- Simple things you can do to combat burnout in the workplace (14:13)

- Have job candidates' expectations changed? (18:49)

- Talent acquisition strategies update (24:01)

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Are job applications still relevant?

In the digital age, many small business owners consider job applications a thing of the past and rely on job board submissions or resumes instead.

However, doing away with job applications can negatively impact your business, and in this episode, Joey and Sommer explore why. Tune in to learn the importance of job applications and the benefits of using them as an employer.

Joey and Sommer also discuss the recent adoption of data analytics to strengthen federal HR - and why you should incorporate data collection as part of your HR strategy. Finally, you'll learn some small steps that you can take to improve your small business' DEIA plan.

- Are job applications dead? (00:00)

- High, low, buffalo (01:48)

- 3 trends driving adoption of data analytics in federal HR (06:27)

- Why you should use an employment application as an employer (12:49)

- The best time to insert a job application in a job search process (19:49)

- Job application red flags (21:38)

- Is having a degree necessary as a job candidate? (24:23)

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On this episode: Joey and Sommer give you HR updates for 2022 and tell you why searching Google might land your business in the hot seat. In While We Were Working, they discuss new HR laws which include new non-disclosure agreement and leave law. Consultant's Corner is full of interesting Google searches that employers are searching.

• High, Low, Buffalo (1:40)

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On this episode: Joey and Sommer dedicate an entire episode for workplace Covid-19 Q&A. In While We Were Working, they discuss the recent OHSA reversal on vaccine mandates. Consultant's Corner is full of even more Covid-19 vaccine questions you've probably been asking.

• High, Low, Buffalo (1:26)

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On this episode: Joey and Sommer help you stop cybersecurity threats from disrupting business operations. Should HR be involved in that? Absolutely! Also, we talk about why so many workers are choosing entrepreneurship over being an employee.

• High, Low, Buffalo (2:20)

Resource:

• How to Spot Phishing (via Federal Trade Commission)

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On this episode: Joey and Sommer give advice on how to fire gracefully. They also take time to discuss the specifics on how to categorize your workers in your business and, more importantly, how to not get fined for filing someone wrongly. This podcast is part 2 on classifying your employees correctly and we discuss exempt vs non-exempt classification.

Don't forget to check out part 1 for tips on hiring contractors vs employees! -

• High, Low, Buffalo (1:50)

WWWW article of the day-> "7 Tips for Firing an Employee Gracefully and Ethically"

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