Synopsis
The Human Resources for Small Business podcast is the ultimate resource for HR professionals and small business owners. Join Xeniums Brandon Laws as he chats with guests from all sides of the industrydigging up tips, tools and insights you can apply to your own small business. Well dig into a different HR-focused topic each episoderanging from business strategy and leadership to HR policy, legal updates and more.
Episodes
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How New Managers Succeed with Peter Economy
28/07/2020 Duration: 31minMost people are thrown into management positions without any official training. And because a manager’s role in a company is crucial and affects everyone, this can pose problems in the future. In this episode with Peter Economy, we tackle the lack of managerial training, poor management practices, and their corresponding solutions. Peter is a professional writer with 20 years of experience in his belt. He’s a best-selling author and a publishing consultant. He also writes for Inc.com as The Leadership Guy. If you want to learn how to become a good manager, tune into this episode as Peter shares what his book is all about and how you can lead and run a company better! Grab yourself a copy of Peter’s Wait, I'm the Boss?!?: The Essential Guide for New Managers to Succeed from Day One
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How to Write Compelling Job Posts to Attract the Best Candidates with Mac Prichard
23/07/2020 Duration: 22minWith the help of technology, publishing your job posts has never been easier. The challenge, how will you stand out and attract the best pool of job seekers? In a sea of job postings, how do you help a qualified individual seeking for a job find your job posts? In this episode, we are joined by the career expert Mac Prichard to answer questions related to job search and job postings! Mac is a Communications Strategist and the Founder and Publisher of Mac’s List, a top source for job listings in Portland, Oregon aimed at professionals who’re looking for a personally fulfilling career. He is also the host of Find Your Dream Job podcast where they provide inspiration, empathy, insider secrets, and actionable advice to help you find purposeful work! Check out my guest appearance on Mac’s show! At Mac’s List, they believe that behind every successful career, there’s a smart, effective job seeker. And Mac will share tips for job seekers and how employers can create a compelling job post and help others build a gr
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How to create a culture of high performance, trust and belonging with Mike Robbins
14/07/2020 Duration: 46minGreat teams are at the heart of every successful business and organization. But what makes a great team? Is it the presence of a star player, or is it a dynamic leader who knows how to empower and bring out the best in their team? Find out the answer today as former pro athlete Mike Robbins teaches us how to create a team culture of high performance, authenticity, trust, and belonging! Mike is a sought-after motivational keynote speaker, seminar leader, and the author of five books, including his latest, We’re All in This Together. Robbins spent the past 15 years researching and speaking about essential human experiences in the workplace. Robbins' work is centered around emotional intelligence, leadership, teamwork, authenticity, appreciation, compassion, and vulnerability at work and in life. Make sure you don’t skip this episode, as Mike provides essential tips on how to create a strong culture of empowerment, trust, and performance and how to sustain it to accomplish exceptional results! Grab a copy of M
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Creating Cultures that Empowers People with Emily Elrod
07/07/2020 Duration: 28minOur work environment heavily impacts our health more than we ever know. When we are not taking care of ourselves, we are more prone to burn out, stress, and sickness. If you are not in your top condition, you’re more absent and disengaged at work. But when you’re in a space that empowers you to be healthy and happy, it’ll reflect on your work! Join me in this episode as we talk about how to create safe spaces and build accountability connections within your organizations with Emily Elrod! She is an experienced corporate consultant and the President of Workzbe, a company with a mission to creating environments where people can have accountability, long-lasting connections, and favorable results. Find out how you can create wise work that your people need as Emily shares her knowledge and expertise so you have a culture that empowers people to show up, contribute, collaborate, and have fun in what they do! In this episode, you will learn about: Creating safe spaces or accountability connection Building throug
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Cracking the Leadership Code to Build Effective & Proactive Leaders
30/06/2020 Duration: 42minMany people go into leadership roles without understanding the fundamentals of how to lead effectively and succeed at it. As a leader, your job is and will always be to serve. But many aren’t aware of that. They just simply don’t understand what leadership is supposed to be and what it is not. If you’re serious about developing organizational leadership skills, then make sure you listen to today’s episode! Our guest today, Alain Hunkins, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach, who is passionate about building influential leaders. He wrote the book Cracking the Leadership Code: 3 Secrets to Building Strong Leaders, where he shares valuable principles and practices that he developed and refined over 20 years working with leaders. Unlock your leadership potential and create the best possible results for your team and organization as we crack the leadership code on how to build strong leaders so you can become the effective leader you aspire to be! Grab yourself a copy of Alain’s Cracking the
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Fostering a Culture of Integrity with Airbnb Chief Ethics Officer Robert Chesnut
23/06/2020 Duration: 37minEvery one of us is capable of dishonesty. The reason why many companies and organizations in the past failed is that they simply didn’t practice integrity and wasn’t committed enough to follow ethical principles and values. When companies don’t talk about integrity, it creates an air of ambiguity about right and wrong. In this episode, we are joined by Airbnb Chief Ethics Officer, Rob Chesnut to discuss the crucial element of the corporate culture - integrity! He is the author of "Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead An Ethical Revolution," where he offers a 6 step process for leaders to foster and manage a culture of integrity at work. He previously led eBay’s North America legal team, where he founded the Internet’s first e-commerce person to person platform Trust and Safety team. Transform how your business gets done the right way as Robert talks about intentional integrity, common issues relating to integrity and ethics, and how we can guide our people to encourage integrity in the workplac
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Respectful Leadership: How to lead with respect and avoid mediocrity with Gregg Ward
09/06/2020 Duration: 36minEveryone wants respect. From your assistant to the youngest member of your team, to the janitor of the company building, everyone yearns to be treated fairly and politely. But sadly, in reality, not many are willing to give others back the respect they want to be given. Just as the platinum rule suggests, to be respected, you must first give respect. Join me in this episode as we learn what respectful leadership is all about with the guru of respect, Gregg Ward! Gregg is a thought leader, speaker, author, consultant, trainer, executive coach, and entrepreneur. He wrote the book The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation presented in a true-to-life business fable where he shares how to build and show respect to all people on all levels regardless of ranks. If you want to create a winning culture based on leading with respect, then make sure you listen to this episode as Gregg talks about his book and explains the respectful do’s so that you can avoid mediocrity and serve your people an
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Training that Allows People to Take a Walk in Someone Else's Shoes
02/06/2020 Duration: 27minTechnology has forced us all to adapt to the new world, including workplaces. Employers are scrambling to adapt their technology to meet the needs of their people and keep up with the competition. Unfortunately, Some areas of organizations are slow to change, such as how we train and develop our employees, and Wendy Morgan and Maggie Hubbel, co-founders of Shift Bias, are here to change that. In this episode, Morgan and Hubbel describe how virtual reality training can more effectively train people on diversity, equity, and inclusion. They call it the "empathy machine" because it allows people to walk in others' shoes. Listen in for an engaging conversation about technology, new methods of training, and how they're helping the fight against COVID-19 using their technology. What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at
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Work-Related Culture Differences, Implicit Bias and More with Carolina Casteneda del Rio
27/05/2020 Duration: 41minIn this episode, you’ll get to learn more about the Latino culture as Carolina Castañeda del Río, the COO at Hacienda CDC, educates us about the Latino community and culture. She will help us better understand your Latino employees, and ultimately create an inclusive workplace. Carolina shares her experience as a Mexican working in the US and talks about the differences in culture as well as the cultural aspect of being a Mexican and coming into America to work. She also talks about the common misconceptions and biases that surround the Latino community. Moreover, we cover the topic of diversity and implicit bias and how we can make our workplace more inclusive and less biased. In this episode, you will learn about: Migrating from Mexico to the US Carolina’s working experience in the US Common themes of the Latino community The common biases and misconceptions when it comes to the Latino population Diversity and implicit bias Connect with Carolina Castañeda del Río LinkedIn Resources Harvard Implicit
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Measuring Happiness in the Workplace with Nic Marks
19/05/2020 Duration: 32minHappiness matters. When we’re happy, we are more productive. But when a person is generally unhappy, that person will bring it into other areas of their lives. In the workplace, happier employees translate to increased productivity, better team coordination, and it creates a more positive workplace and culture. In this episode, happiness researcher, Nic Marks, joins us to talk about happiness! Nic is the CEO and founder of Friday Pulse, a firm that aims to improve the world of work so that every day, all of us can work happier. Find out how you can have a happier workplace as Nic will explain how he measures happiness, it’s drivers, and how leaders/managers can contribute to their people’s happiness. Nic also shares the five ways you need to know to increase happiness at work! In this episode, you will learn about: The state of happiness in light of what’s happening today What drives happiness What led Nic to study the subject of happiness and how he made it his profession The policy side of happiness How
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5 Steps to Reducing Stress with Genella Macintyre
12/05/2020 Duration: 35minStress is our response when we feel pressured or upset. When we are stressed, we become both mentally and physically unstable. Though we can’t live without stress, we can learn how to keep it at bay. Is stress getting to you lately? Or most of the time? Worry no more because today, we will talk about effective stress management tips to help you live a balanced life. In this episode, Genella Macintyre, the author of “5 Steps to Reducing Stress: Recognizing What Works”, joins the show to talk about essential strategies on understanding stress and how to reduce it. She is a corporate trainer, a psychology expert, and the President of Partners in Discovery Ltd., she is on a mission to improve people’s quality of living by teaching them how to manage and reduce their stress. Discover what your stress triggers are and recognize what works for you as Genella offers practical advice on relaxation and lowering your stress levels that can calm your mind and body. Grab a copy of 5 Steps to Reducing Stress: Recognizing
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Constructive Feedback in the Workplace Sarah Torres-Ferrick
05/05/2020 Duration: 27minGiving and receiving constructive criticism is a regular part of work. When done well, it can help someone understand strengths and weaknesses, and it guides them to improve in specific areas. Feedback is a valuable tool in the workplace. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the value and benefits of constructive feedback in the workplace and how to do it right with Sarah Torres-Ferrick! Sarah is a human resources officer and the creator of the FUN Feedback Framework. She has worked over a decade with executives at government agencies on growing and sustaining high performing workforces. Find out how you can give constructive feedback without having to worry about being awkward or feeling unpleasant as Sarah shares her process as well as the mistakes we need to avoid. In this episode, you will learn about: How to get better at giving feedback to other people Practicing constructive criticism More listening and less talking Roleplay about constructive criticism and feedback How Sarah does follow-ups Mis
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State of the Economy During the Great Pause with John Mitchell
30/04/2020 Duration: 01h02minAnne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, and Brandon Laws, Director of Marketing at Xenium HR, co-host and moderate a discussion with Economist John Mitchell about the state of the economy during the artificially induced recession, coined as the "Great Pause." What we cover: Differences between the Great Recession and the Great Pause Policy responses by political leaders Current Data How will we come out of this? Long-term impacts Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--4AIa2XYHA What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
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Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White
28/04/2020 Duration: 29minNot everyone feels appreciated in the same way. In the workplace, many quit their jobs because they don’t feel appreciated. People express and receive appreciation in different ways; the Same goes for their motivation and encouragement. To improve their performance, leaders, and managers, you must learn to express it in a way that’s meaningful to them, express it in their language. Find out how to communicate genuine appreciation as Dr. Paul White joins us in this episode to talk about the five languages of appreciation in the workplace! He is a psychologist, speaker, consultant and co-authored the book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Gary Chapman, wh, the author of The 5 Love Languages. Today, Dr. Paul White walks us through the languages of appreciation and how we can use it at work and in our everyday life. He shares about how we can make people aware of our language and what we can do to better enhance our relationship, and ultimately transform the workplace! Grab yourself a copy of
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Hostile Work Environment with Marc & Kate
21/04/2020 Duration: 40minAre you having bad manager problems? Or maybe you’re having a tough time dealing with a rude co-worker? Are you at your limit, can’t finish your work and can’t cope with the unpleasant work environment anymore? Whatever your issues may be, you must learn how to protect your employees or workmates and prevent toxic workplaces from developing and employees from violating others’ rights. Join me in this episode as we explore more of the HR world, the law, and employment rights with the funniest podcast duo, Marc and Kate! They are both employment lawyers and together, they host the Hostile Work Environment podcast! Marck and Kate will share their expertise and some crazy workplace stories and the insane cases they’ve dealt with! Make sure you listen to this fun episode as they share their smart takes with a splash of humor on the HR world and employment laws! In this episode, you will learn about: Community and engagement pods A good way to show up and lead The most insane case that Marc & Kate ever discus
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The Six Universal Human Needs with Jennifer Blankl
14/04/2020 Duration: 47minWhile our culture, values, and beliefs differ, we all have a common denominator: to have our needs met. As human beings, we all have the same basic needs, but how we value, prioritize and apply it determines the trajectory of our life. Every day, we are driven by the need to meet our needs. We do what we do because we want to feel satisfied or we unconsciously fulfill it because it’s part of our human instincts. When you meet these universal human needs, you’ll experience joy and fulfillment. But when you don’t meet these needs, you’ll feel dissatisfied and feeling miserable. What are these universal human needs? How do we meet them and how does this play a role in the workplace? Jennifer Blankl, a Certified Relationship & life coach, speaker, trainer, and workshop leader, joins us to talk about these universal needs. She helps professional individuals in their struggles in order to live a successfully fulfilled life. Find out how you can meet your primal needs as Jennifer breaks it all down for us! Unde
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The Beauty of Conflict with Crismarie Campbell & Susan Clarke
07/04/2020 Duration: 43minConflict is inevitable. While many avoid it, it’s not necessarily bad. In fact, conflict may lead to something great! You might not agree, but conflict can be good once in a while. It opens doors for opportunities and growth. If your team is avoiding conflict, you and your team might be missing out on innovation and productivity. So, how do we embrace conflict to get better results? In this episode, you’re going to learn why conflict is beautiful with CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, the authors of the book, “The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitive Advantage”. CrisMarie and Susan are also the founders of Thrive!, a coaching and consulting firm that specializes in helping individuals, leaders, teams and entire companies learn how to deal with differences to ignite creativity and innovation. Find out why conflict is beneficial to your organization as CrisMarie and Susan share their expertise on how to deal with those “oh shit!” moments in the workplace and at home. Embrace conflict now a
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Strategic Teams with Dan Wolf
31/03/2020 Duration: 40minWe’ve all had the experience of being in a team, where everyone and everything is just not working harmoniously together. What do you do in those times when you’re involved in a team that doesn’t match your interest? How do you avoid issues and build trust among the members? In order to drive change and business growth, leaders must form strategic teams. How do you get the right people to work for the right teams, in the right roles, and with the right goals? In this episode, you’ll learn how strategic teams are formed and what defines them with Daniel Wolf. Daniel is the President and Co-Founder of Dewar Sloan, a firm that provides advice to executives and governance to leaders about teams and strategy executions. Daniel is also the author of Strategic Teams and Development along with two other books about strategic direction and execution management for leaders. He will share his expertise on strategy, building strategic teams, and how to fully execute team strategies. We talk about the talent blocks and be
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Rethinking Work with Eric Termuende
24/03/2020 Duration: 38minDo you ever wonder why many people in their 20s are leaving their jobs more often than before? Maybe you’re thinking - “It’s because they’re millennials, it’s who they are.” But did it ever cross your mind that we’re irresponsibly labeling them based on age, what year they were born, and what group they’re in without really getting to know or without really trying to understand them? The workplace is rapidly changing. Employers need to shift their focus in order to adapt to the future workplace. Toxic company culture, work-life balance, workplace stereotypes, these are just some of the gaps that need to be bridged in today’s work environment. Join me in this episode, as I talk to Eric Termunede the author of Rethink Work about how we should rethink work in order to keep the right people. He is a global leader and keynote speaker who speaks about people and work. He’s on a mission to empower companies to build better teams, establish deep trust, and ultimately create an environment where everyone thrives toget
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Stop Using OK Boomer and Lazy Millennials to Describe Generations
19/03/2020 Duration: 12minPaige Tamlyn joins us to describe why 'OK Boomer' and 'Lazy Millennials' are hurtful to people, and how we can better communicate with each generation. Resources: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/ok-boomer-and-lazy-millennial-shouldnt-be-ignored.aspx? What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Connect with David Lee Jensen LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Resources The Naked Interview: Hiring Without Regret by David Jensen The Hiring Academy Never Go with Your Gut with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (Avoid Terrible Advice, Cognitive Biases, and Poor Decisions) by Gleb Tsipursky