Your Workplace HoRizon

Generational diversity has never been so great in American companies as it is today.  Younger generations are entering the workforce in larger numbers than ever before and older workers are remaining in the workforce longer.

Each generation defines itself through its experiences and this shows itself in the workplace perhaps like in no other setting.  Exploit these differences in your organization by taking the time to understand them.

Greg is joined by an up and coming millennial, Savanah Natividad, HR Business Partner with Vensure Employer Services.  She offers her perspective and perceptions.  Sherri Stringer, corporate trainer joins us once again in this episode and offers balance as a seasoned Gen-X professional. 

The discussion is lively, fun and informative and covers the often conflicting priorities and work-styles across the demographic.

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Alternative workweek schedules provide the opportunity to schedule longer uninterrupted shifts, flexibility in managing a staggered workforce, and increased productivity.  When implemented properly, an alternative workweek can provide employees with many benefits, including more flexibility, longer shifts that minimize commuting time, and more.  While an employer may desire an alternative workweek schedule, the schedule must be presented to and approved by employees in any identified “work unit” with a majority vote and approval by the Labor Board. (employees covered by a CBA may be exempt from this requirement)

What exactly is an alternative workweek schedule, and is it good news for employees and employers?  Greg has another conversation with expert John McFarland, SHRM-CP, to answer this question and cover the potential pitfalls associated with adopting an alternative workweek schedule.

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Join in today as Workers' Compensation Claims Manager, Lina Perez, brings her 5 years of workers' compensation experience to a conversation with Greg and the team about a subject on every business owners' mind.  

We'll jump in and answer numerous questions most business owners, both fledgling and seasoned, may ask.  What is this insurance and why is it needed? (and in most states, required.)  What are my responsibilities as an employer?  As an employee?  What is an x-mod?  What effect does an x-mod have on my premiums?  How does the process of filing a claim work?  What is a sound return-to-work and modified duty policy?

These answers and many more will be found here as Lina gets out into the weeds a bit, explaining little known but essential tid-bits of the workers' comp world.  It is a must listen episode.  Get your earphones warmed up!

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Join in as the team discusses the nuances of California employment regulations regarding required rest and meal periods. 

Subject matter expert John McFarland, SHRM-CP, covers the myriad of requirements facing California employers and employers in other states having similar requirements.  

Employers have the responsibility for implementing a meal and rest policy for all hourly employees, and for making sure the provisions in it are adhered to.  Failure to do so can result in fines and penalties.  Reliance on internal payroll control may not provide assurance of compliance if training is not current.

Grab a notepad, take some notes and get compliant!

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A small business owner’s relationship with his or her banker is an important business relationship to cultivate.  Todays banking professionals are among the most valuable assets in small business owners quiver.  Understanding business cash flows and balance sheets can make a business owner better, and improve the ability of that business to borrow money when the need arises.  If your business finds itself in need of money to grow, carry accounts receivable, finance short term operating costs or to make capital improvements, today's business banks are often your first stop.

Kym Hudson, Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager at Comerica Bank sits down with Greg and shares  her 34 years of banking experience in commercial lending and relationship management to discuss today's business lending environment. 

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Join the team today as regulars Joe and John have a round table with Greg to discuss the ubiquitous company parties which are common this time of year.

To serve booze or not to serve?  Themes?  Avoiding bias and staying out of hot water are but a few of the topics covered.  The team keeps it light and lively, offers common and not-so-common talking points on just how to make the upcoming holiday soirées a fun and effective means to celebrate the season and the success of your people, while keeping you out of trouble with the EEOC and others.

Take some notes and get the plans made!

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Today, the team discusses the important topic of Leaves of Absence. 

 Policy expert Nicole Cox joins Greg and the team in a conversation about what many of you may consider to be the overwhelming rules and regulations associated with administering leaves of absences and their policies.

We'll discuss mandatory leaves such as those regulated by FMLA and ADA, as well as what a sound voluntary leave of absence policy looks like.

Do you have to "hold" a position for a mandatory leave?  What constitutes a reasonable accommodation under ADA?  What types of leaves are considered mandatory under FMLA and other state and/or Federal Regulations?

John, Joe and Greg keep the chat lively while Nicole provides needed gravitas.  

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Jason Thomasy, VP, Greeleaf HR, joins host Greg and team today to discuss some of the issues facing the industry.  As more and more states adopt policies regulating commerce in the space, challenges arise.  

Jason calls on his years of experience in the PEO industry and incorporates that knowledge into what has become Greenleaf HR; an exclusive PEO/ASO provider to this growing market.  He shares his insights with our listeners, identifies some common pitfalls and what things can and must be done to mitigate those issues.  

With the cannabis industry growing and changing so quickly it can be difficult to keep up with day-to-day business operations while staying abreast of all of the moving pieces in this unique and emerging sector.  The material in this podcast will definitely shed some light on many of your questions.

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Greg welcomes Director Kelly Bearden and Lead Consultant Jay Thompson of CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center to a conversation to discuss how they utilize their valuable training services and technical assistance to the small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs at NO COST!   

Kelly Bearden uses his 20 plus years of experience in SBDC programs to talk about how the program can benefit those who aspire to build and run a small business. 

Jay Thompson brings his entrepreneurial expertise and 9 years of SBDC experience into the conversation to talk about how the SBDC program can build a plan to raise funding and develop your business from idea to concept.

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The Latino market is growing and so is its purchasing power.  These realities offer businesses an avenue for growth that should not be ignored.  Understanding Latino culture, family life, and heritage is important when connecting to this influential and ever-growing demographic.  The Latino marketplace continues to gain influence, thus businesses would be wise to develop marketing programs which focus on establishing and showing respect and making customers feel welcome and wanted in your place of business.

Rolando Barrientos, Latino Affairs Liaison,  joins in on a conversation with Greg and the team to talk about his experience marketing to Latino communities and how he’s discovered that it’s not really a matter of language.  By focusing your efforts on Latino cultures, business results can be beneficially impacted.

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