The Human Resource
The Human Resource brings in industry professionals to talk about current HR issues as well as chatting about important HR topics.
Episodes
171 episodes
I9 Best Practices with Christopher LeClair and Sarah Bileti
Christopher LeClair and Sarah Bileti from the Immigration Practice division of Warner, Norcross and Judd share stories and best practice advice on the proper and compliant processes involved with I9 form completion and retention.
Mergers & Acquisitions Considerations
Everyone thinks about finances and marketing when merging or acquiring a company but what about the HR issues? Did you realize there is actually an HR due diligence audit that should be completed? In this episode, Pandy will share some of the i...
Bereavement for Pets
How does your company approach this issue? Would your employees see it as a meaningful benefit? It’s a topic we’ve discussed before, but it’s resurfacing: should companies offer bereavement leave and pay for the loss of a pet? In this episode, ...
DOL Proposes with Jeremy Smith
Jeremy Smith, partner with Dinsmore, joins Pandy to discuss the new proposal for determining independent contractors from W2 employees. Jeremy shares the importance of independent contractor agreements and the pitfalls of making the wrong class...
The Importance of Listening in HR
Do you hear what I hear? In this episode, Pandy references a training session from The HR Academy on the importance of listening skills. Review common statements or comments that may lead to bigger and more meaningful concerns that HR should be...
Productive Corrective Action Meetings
In this episode, Pandy reviews the essential elements of a productive and effective corrective action meeting. Learn what you should include and what should be avoided.
Drug Tests: Urine vs Saliva with Scott Warrick
Are you aware of the difference between a urine test and a saliva test for drug use? In this episode, Pandy has Scott Warrick, consultant and attorney for employment law, share the nuances and advantages of each— and why you should be using one...
What's Negligent Retention? with Scott Warrick
How many of you think about negligent retention when evaluating the performance or activities of your workforce? Ignoring this concept can be detrimental to your organization. In this episode Scott Warrick joins Pandy to discuss the effects of ...
Recordings in the Workplace with Karl Ulrich
Every phone has a camera—and your employees are using that camera whether you want them to or not. Recent updates have been announced as to what an employer can restrict and control regarding the use of personal cameras. Karl Ulrich, from Sebal...
Employment Practice Insurance
Most companies do business under the premise that "it's not a problem until it's a problem." This episode, however, will help you understand how important it is to have employment practice liability insurance before you find yourself faced with...
The 7 Steps of Just Cause
Just cause is the standard that employers must meet to justify disciplinary actions against employees. In this episode, Pandy walks you through the seven steps to assure that any punishment including termination is fair and founded on clear evi...
What's Workplace Liability?
What exposure to employer liability do you currently have? Are you aware of all the possible risks you may be allowing in the workplace that could be prevented? In this episode, Pandy reviews a list of possible liability issues employers can ex...
What's Your Grievance Policy?
A policy for handling grievances—you may not have one, but everyone should. Follow guidance from the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR) as Pandy offers advice on what should be considered and included in your grievance policy.
OSHA Inspections: Dos and Don'ts
What rights do you have as an employer or an employee when an OSHA inspector arrives at your door? In this episode, Pandy references advice from Matthew Horn, attorney from Amundsen Davis, with his advice and step-by-step guide for OSHA inspect...
Compensate Travel Between Job Sites
Are you paying your employees for travel between job sites? Learn how the US Supreme Court has reinforced the Department of Labor's interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act on travel time.
National Origin Discrimination
Who would have thought we would be talking about national origin discrimination against Americans? It's a real occurrence. and In this episode, Pandy shares the new EEOC updates of educational materials and landing page dedicated to national or...
Plan for an Emergency
Every company—no matter how small—should have an emergency response plan. OSHA has wonderful templates and examples on how to create a plan. In this episode, Pandy stresses the minimum training every company should be doing to prepare for the u...
Time is Money in HR
Did you realize strong time management skills can effect the regulatory and compliance aspects of human resources? In this episode, Pandy shares a page from the workshop "A Big Step; moving from Peer to Supervisor" on how improving time managem...
Employee Handbook Updates
Are you reviewing your handbook for the new year? Learn why this is important and what "unusual" policies you might want to add.
4th Quarter HR Audit
It's fourth quarter—so what should you be doing in HR? The 4th Quarter HR Audit is Pandy's answer. In this episode, Pandy will review a number of items and functions that you can and should review to assure they are updated and compliant for 20...
Let's Talk Job Abandonment
When can you legally terminate someone for job abandonment? Is there a reason when you can't? Pandy walks through all the aspects to consider when using the reason of job abandonment for termination. It's not as easy as some think, but a topic ...
Exempt Status Payroll Errors
Before you make that deduction from an exempt workers payroll, listen to Pandy as she shares some of the most common mistakes made to a salary. Starting with a clarification of the classification of exempt status, she provides nine things to re...
Adverse Action Updated
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has redefined adverse action in a recent case involving an employee working for the Social Security Administration. In this episode, Pandy shares some insight on what to consider and the importance of communicat...