The holiday season is almost upon us—hard to believe, but it’s true! While the holidays can be fun and bring some merriment to the office, they can also create a lot of stress. In this episode, we discuss creative ways to proactively manage absences, maintain productivity, and handle project management challenges during the holidays. So grab some mulled cider or Christmas Ale and join us for our final episode of Season 2! Thank you so much for listening, and if you've been a loyal listener, for sticking with us through Season 2! We're working on some really cool stuff for Season 3, so we hope you'll join us again next year! Many of our ideas from this episode came from or were inspired by this article: https://www.hrbranches.com/blog/Holidays-Time-Off-And-Productivity and https://allwork.space/2023/11/4-not-grinchy-strategies-to-beat-the-holiday-productivity-slump/ Don't forget that our online classes are now available! Take advantage of some of the slow times this holiday season and take a course that will get you ready to break barriers next year! Go to https://monarch-university.thinkific.com/ to check out all of the available courses! Have a safe, healthy, and peaceful holiday season. We will see you in 2025!!

Retention is an ongoing challenge for employers. In this episode, we take you beyond the typical candidate pools and explore some often overlooked ones. We'll highlight the benefits these candidates can bring and what to consider when trying to reach them. So, grab your favorite beverage, put on your thinking cap, and join us! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine with HR! The vast majority of the information we referenced in this episode can be found in the SHRM HR Quarterly, which can be found at: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-quarterly#sortCriteria=%40datesortfield%20descending&f-publicationfiltertag=HR%20Quarterly As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Join us for this magical episode with special guest Caleb Morgan, a renowned magician and motivational speaker. Caleb shares amazing ideas on building authentic, meaningful connections with your employees. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine with HR! If you'd like more information about our guest, Caleb Morgan, please visit his website at: https://www.calebmorganmagic.com/. You can also follow him on social at... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebmorganmagic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebmorganmagic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@calebmorganmagic. We hope you enjoyed this episode! As always, if you have wine or podcast topic reccomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

In this episode, we’re going back to the future! We’re covering top HR trends to consider as you start planning for Q4 and 2025 (how is that possible?!). We’ve discussed many of these in past episodes, but these trends—like AI, hybrid work environments, and blended workforces—aren’t going anywhere. So grab your favorite beverage and join us as we discuss how to make these trends work for your organization! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine with HR! Here are the resources mentioned during the show: Forbes Article. As always, if you have wine or podcast topic reccomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Most companies understand their duty to protect employees from harassment and discrimination within the organization. But did you know that you also have a duty to protect your employees from harassment and discrimination from outside the organization? When a customer or client is the one harassing, it can be awkward and delicate to handle—but handle it you must! In this episode, we'll discuss how to protect your employees when the customer is the problem. Grab your favorite beverage and join us! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine with HR! Here are the resources mentioned during the show: https://cxscoop.com/latest-news/escalating-abuse-on-customer-service-staff-sparks-concern-report-reveals/ https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/addressing-workplace-violence-and-creating-safer-workplace. https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/enforcement-guidance-harassment-workplace#_Toc164808044 We need volunteers to quality check our online courses before we release them to the public! If you'd like to help us out, we'll give you free access to the course of your choice (first come, first serve). All you have to do is watch it before September 15th and tell us your thoughts, including any issues you may have spotted. Course lengths range from 0.5 hours to 14 hours and most are approved for HRCI and SHRM credits! For more information, email Deb at [email protected]. To sign up to take a course, use this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IMD63_IKAZq7LPopeV7jE_U_1QEbq8WN-Lk-f8bNupU/edit?usp=sharing

Have you ever thought about hiring an executive or professional coach? In this episode, we explore the reasons you may want to consider doing so - either for yourself, or for your organization. We also cover what to look for in a coach and how to get the most out of the experience. To "coach" us through the process, we have special guest Dr. Z! Grab that glass of wine and join us! We hope you enjoyed this episode with our special guest, Dr. Z! If you'd like to check out his book, here's the info: Messages from the Heart: For Those Who Need It Most – Amazon https://a.co/d/4wdRtiN https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/burnout-from-not-using-pto/ We are very excited to announce that our online courses will be available by the end of this month!! For more information, see https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ or https://monarch-university.thinkific.com/ to see what courses are available! As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Often, when we are at work, we feel like we are not allowed to say no to taking on that new project, being on yet another committee, or the random favor our boss asks us to do. But learning to say no can actually help you be more successful! Join us for this special episode with our guest, Heather Drago of That's A Hard No podcast, for a lively discussion of why it is so important to say NO! We want to thank Heather Drago again for being our guest today! And we hope that you subscribe to her podcast, That's A Hard No, also part of Evergreen's network. [Insert link]. If you are in need of marketing services, also be sure to check out Heather's company, Clever Girl Marketing at [Insert link]. You can also find Heather and That's A Hard No at: https://www.instagram.com/hardnopodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@hardnopodcast and https://hardnopodcast.com/ Here are the links to the articles referenced in today's episode: https://asana.com/resources/how-to-say-no-professionally https://hbr.org/2015/12/how-to-say-no-to-taking-on-more-work As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

We're in full summertime swing now! Hot days, sunny weather, vacations . . . it's all great, unless you're stuck in the office/at work. In this episode, we talk about ways that you can keep employees engaged this summer - and help them to lighten up! Happier employees lead to a better bottom line, so tune in for some creative ways to bring some fun into your workplace! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the materials/resources referenced: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/608675/new-workplace-employee-engagement-stagnates.aspx#:~:text=In%20the%20latest%20reading%2C%20from,than%202020's%20high%20of%2036%25. https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/fun-at-work?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7O0BhDwARIsAC0sjWMBe1yV6XDDV-rAVtWBKS_ocQtgoXM2kDWgDOXFJNTZKpGIiw2qAiMaAqzeEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADfh6_t2tBjYe-6u5-DiShgtzObhy&aceid=&co=US&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.peoplelinkstaffing.com/workplace-expectations-for-summer-months/ https://theundercoverrecruiter.com/summer-office-enjoy/ https://www.chamberplan.ca/product/blogs/read,article/225/12-ways-to-bring-summer-fun-to-work https://qz.com/work/1963490/volunteer-work-can-help-solve-the-employee-morale-crisis#:~:text=About%20three%2Dquarters%20say%20that,of%20volunteering%20are%20well%20documented. As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

In Episode 3 of this season, we discussed the importance of workplace civility. We decided that this topic is so important that we needed to keep the conversation going. In this episode, we share some of the alarming statistics from SHRM's recent Civility Index. And, as always, we offer tips and tricks for truly creating and maintaining a more civil workplace. It's on all of us, and it really does matter! So, tune in for a passionate discussion (we get a little spicy - in a very civil way) on how we can all better take care of each other! As always, we hope you enjoyed this episode. And we hope we gave you some things to think about as you head into work tomorrow! Here are the articles and/or resources mentioned during the show: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/civility#sortCriteria=relevancy%2C%40ytlikecount%20descending https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/employee-relations/a-storm-is-coming-for-hr--shrm-ceo-johnny-c--taylor--jr--says-hr https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-being-civil-practicing-respectful-behavior-workplace/ https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/all-things-work/being-transgender-in-an-election-year As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

You've probably been there - going along, everything seems fine, and then out of the blue, one of your best employees quits. How did you not see it? Why didn't they say anything to you? Are other employees thinking about leaving? In this episode, we discuss how conducting stay interviews can help you keep the employees you want to keep and potentially alert you to brewing problems. These interviews do not have to be stressful or anxiety-provoking - they can actually be fun! And they are a great way to make sure your best employees are getting what they need to stay engaged and with the company for a long period of time. Tune in to find out more about this underutilized tool! We hope you enjoyed this episode! In this episode, we referenced a Gallup Poll from 2021. They have since come out with updated data, which you can find in the link below: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx Richard Finnegan's book, and more information about stay interviews, can be found here: https://www.finneganinstitute.com/stay-interviews/ Other resources: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/employee-relations/stay-interview-how-to-core-features-advantages https://www.gallup.com/workplace/355238/overwhelmed-employee-turnover-stay-conversations.aspx If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things just don't work out with an employee and you have to fire them. It's the worst, but as a manager or HR professional, a necessary part of the job. In this episode, we'll discuss some tips and tricks for making the process a bit smoother and less painful. Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we tackle this tricky topic! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to articles and resources referenced during the show: https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/how-to-fire-an-employee https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/how-to-fire-an-employee https://hbr.org/2016/02/the-right-way-to-fire-someone https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-magazine/termination-tips-hr-practitioners https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7969-employee-firing-tips.html If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

You've been promoted! That's great, but now it starts to dawn on you that you now have to manage the people who were previously your co-workers. How are you going to do that? What kind of manager do you want to be? Over 60% of new managers fail within the first 24 months. On this episode, we discuss the most typical reasons why managers fail - and, more importantly, how to make sure you don't! This one is for new managers, old managers, and anyone who wants to be a better leader! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to the articles mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-60-new-managers-fail-how-avoid-lee-nallalingham/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-managers-37-facts-you-must-know-leadership-brian-rollo-phr/ https://hbr.org/2022/06/5-pieces-of-advice-for-first-time-managers If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

There have been several significant legal developments lately. The FTC has banned non-competes, the NLRB has made company policies and work rules a confusing muddle, and the Supreme Court recently clarified when a job transfer can constitute discrimination or retaliation. To find out more about how these decisions impact employers and what you should do (or not do), tune in to this week's episode with special legal eagle guest stars Stephen Zashin and Ami Patel from Zashin & Rich!

59% of millennials say they find development opportunities extremely important when deciding whether to apply for a position. 76% of employees say that they are more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training, while an almost equal amount say that a lack of professional development is preventing them from reaching their full potential. Tune into this episode for tips on how you can develop your existing employees to make sure they stick around! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to the articles mentioned: https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/people-development https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/blog/bid/73916/6-tips-to-help-employees-grow-and-develop https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/developing-employees https://www.valamis.com/hub/employee-development-methods https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/importance-of-employee-development https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/developing-employee If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/. We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Although these trends were starting prior to COVID, the pandemic did seem to bring into sharper focus for a lot of people how they want to work. Many individuals are choosing not to pursue the traditional 40-hour workweek with one employer; instead, more and more people are opting for freelancing opportunities with multiple employers. In this episode, we discuss how employers can embrace this shift in work dynamics rather than dreading it. Thank you for joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We were thrilled to have Sarah Eppink, Principal and Founder of Aisling Group LLC join us! Sarah can be found at: www.aislinggroupllc.com or www.linkedin.com/in/saraheppink Here are the articles we referenced during the show: https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardsegal/2022/12/13/how-and-why-the-freelance-workforce-is-setting-new-records/?sh=9ad3da4b1816. https://www.upwork.com/research/freelance-forward-2022 If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine With HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Did you know that a woman has to work 14.5 months to make what a man makes in 12 months? In this episode of Whine with HR, we are tackling the gender pay gap. We'll discuss the challenges women face regarding the gap and share some ways women can empower themselves to ask for what they deserve! You may need an extra-large glass of your favorite beverage for this one, so grab a glass and join in! Thank you for joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We hope that the information we shared will inspire you to evaluate pay equity for yourself, your co-workers, or your organization as a whole. Here are the links to the articles we discussed: Forbes, Gender Pay Gap Statistics in 2024 (March 1, 2024): https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/gender-pay-gap-statistics/#:~:text=Women%20earn%20an%20average%20of,for%20every%20dollar%20men%20earn Center for American Progress, Closing the Gender Pay Gap (March 14, 2024): https://www.americanprogress.org/article/playbook-for-the-advancement-of-women-in-the-economy/closing-the-gender-pay-gap/ CNN Business, March 12 Marks Equal Pay Day This Year (March 12, 2024): https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/12/success/equal-pay-day-2024/index.html#:~:text=March%2012%20marks%20Equal%20Pay%20Day%20in%20the%20United%20States,to%20work%20about%2014.5%20months Airswift, 9 Steps to Close the Gender Pay Gap on Equal Pay Day (February 16, 2022): https://www.airswift.com/blog/close-gender-pay-gap-on-equal-pay-day. If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/. We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Working with friends can be a dream...or awkward as all get out. Whether you were friends before you started working together or became friends through work, when one of you moves into the "boss" position, things can get tricky. In this episode, we discuss the advantages and challenges of working with our friends. Grab one of your friends, a bottle to share, and tune in! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to the articles mentioned... https://hbr.org/2020/09/what-to-do-when-you-become-your-friends-boss https://hbr.org/2022/10/the-power-of-work-friends https://time.com/6274502/work-friends-health-benefits/ If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

On this week's episode of Whine, we are discussing civility in the workplace. Workplace civility is a buzzword that often makes people think of everyone sitting in a circle singing "Kumbaya." However, that's not the reality of it. It's about creating a shared understanding with your team about how you want to interact with one another. We're going to be discussing how to start the conversation, what to focus on, and, of course, sharing some great tips and tricks to leading the way. Grab your favorite beverage and join us! Thank you so much for joining us as we start Season 2! We appreciate everyone who gives us a listen. If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/. We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/. As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! Julie was drinking Clarendelle, a Bordeaux Blanc. It was a nice blend of several white varieties that made for a pleasing wine with soft notes of citrus, lemon, perhaps a little olive oil. Trisha was drinking Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon by Prisoner Wine Company. She commented on its notes of blackberry, fig, and olive tapenade. This is one of her new favorites!

Valentine's Day recently passed, and love—or love's wrath—is in the air! On this week's episode of Whine, we are discussing romantic relationships in the workplace and the havoc they can wreak. We're excited to have guest Chrissy Myers from HR Clarity and AUI. Chrissy has over 30 years of experience in HR and employee benefits. She is also a brand-new, best-selling Amazon author! We had a blast talking about this heart-wrenching topic. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for joining us for this week's episode of Whine with HR! We promised links to find Chrissy and all she is doing, so here they are: www.clarityhr.com www.auiinfo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissymyersceo Instagram: @chrissymyersceo Facebook: AUI, Akron OH And to order her new book, Reluctantly Resilient, follow this link: www.reluctantlyresilientthebook.com. We also want to thank our wine sponsor, Wine & Whiskey with Samantha Mercado. Samantha offers wine and whiskey tastings, education, and private events. Check out her wine website: https://my.boissetcollection.com/samantha, or follow her on Instagram at Whiskey or Wine. Lastly, we referenced a SHRM artlicle during the show. Here is an updated version of that article: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2024-workplace-romance?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=conf_annual~SHRM24-allseg~ES_2024_02-14%20SHRM24%20Workplace%20Romance&linktext=today&mktoid=78090588 . As always, please feel free to send topic ideas or wine recommendations to [email protected]. We'll be sure to give you a shout out! Until next time . . . .

Everyone seems to be hiring right now, so we thought it was a good time to go over some of the most common mistakes companies make when recruiting. You know we never leave you without solutions though, so we've also included some best practices to help you find the right candidate for whatever position you are looking to fill! Join us - with your favorite beverage if you so choose - for our first episode of Season 2!! Thank you so much for joining us as we start Season 2! We appreciate everyone who gives us a listen! If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ . We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at [email protected] or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Many of us love everything about the holiday season. For others, it can be a really difficult time of year. In this episode - our last for our first season - we explore ways in which you can better support your employees' (and your own) mental health throughout this holiday season. So, grab a glass of your favorite beverage, curl up with a blanket, and listen in as we discuss this important topic! We talked about a lot of different things in this episode and we want to be sure to share the resources with you. Due to the lengthy list we compiled, we are including a link to a Google doc with all of the information. We also want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening in during our first season! We're excited to come back in 2024 with even more tips and tricks for managers and HR professionals on a variety of topics. We will also be introducing some guests to the program so that we can bring you even more perspectives and new ways of thinking! Until then, have a safe and healthy holiday season and remember to take care of yourselves and each other! Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OVt2W2Ew2ahfQQREhlW-cjUMm8CRJwIAHOoDFnOHlMM/edit?usp=sharing

Thanksgiving is approaching and is often a time when we practice gratitude for all of the blessings in our lives. How can we bring some of that gratitude into the workplace and help foster an attitude of gratitude amongst our employees? In this episode, we'll discuss ways to include gratitude in the workplace and the ways in which it can help increase morale. We'll also discuss some ways that you, as managers and HR professionals, can show your gratitude and respect for employees throughout the holiday season. Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a great conversation - you'll be grateful you did (-; Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine! Here are links to the article that we referenced: https://www.mindful.org/6-ways-to-cultivate-gratitude-at-work/ and https://www.limeade.com/resources/blog/ways-to-show-gratitude-at-work/ As we are entering year-end and many of you are putting your budgets for 2024, don't forget about training! Monarch offers customized training for managers and HR professionals - live (in-person or virtual) or on-demand! Contact us to see how we can meet your training needs! And as always, we'd love to hear your feedback - and wine recommendations. Email us at [email protected] . Cheers!

In this episode, we'll discuss some of the unique challenges that come with managing a remote workforce, such as virtual meetings filled with black boxes and little engagement; doubts over whether your remote employees are working when they say they are; managing expectations or perceptions from those who are in the office; and the danger of remote employees feeling disconnected and disengaged. As usual, we'll discuss the "whine" (the challenges) and provide some tips and tricks you can try - all while enjoying a lovely glass of wine! Tune in now! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine! If you want to catch either Trisha or Julie in real life, there are a couple of upcoming opportunities. Julie is teaching a virtual HR Generalist Certificate Program, 11/1-11/3/23. For more info, follow this link: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276248&RID=1018701. Trisha is teaching a virtual Internal Investigation Certificate Program on those same dates. For more info, follow this link: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276244&RID=1028295. As always, we'd love to hear your feedback, so feel free to email us at [email protected] with your thoughts and your wine recommendations! Until next time, Cheers!

In this episode, we'll discuss why, as a manager and/or HR professional, it is important not only to manage your direct reports, but also to manage sideways (your colleagues) and up (your bosses). While it may seem overwhelming to have to worry about managing in so many directions, we'll provide you with some great tips to make it a bit easier! Fill up your glass and join us for an important and valuable discussion! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine! If you want to catch either Trisha or I in real life, there are a couple of upcoming opportunities. Julie is teaching a virtual HR Generalist Certificate Program,11/1-11/3/23. For more info, follow this link: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276248&RID=1018701. Trisha is teaching a virtual Internal Investigation Certificate Program on those same dates. For more info, follow this link: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276244&RID=1028295. As always, we'd love to hear your feedback, so feel free to email us at [email protected] with your thoughts and your wine recommendations! Until next time, Cheers!

In this episode, we address some of the most frequently asked HR questions, such as "Can my employer view my browser history?" "Can I be fired for searching for another job?" "What does 'at-will' employment truly mean?" and much more! So, pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage and tune in for the answers! We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions! Julie and Trisha will be in Chicago - TOGETHER - in October, teaching separate classes. Trish will be teaching a three-day HR Generalist Certificate Program course and Julie will be teaching an Internal Investigations Certificate Program course. If either of these trainings sound good to you, come join us in Chicago! For more info on the HR Generalist course, go to https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276290&RID=1028295. For more info about the Internal Investigations course, go to: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276289&RID=1018701. If your company is in need of customized HR or manager related training, please check out our website: http://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com . We have all manner of trainings for HR professionals and managers. We customize every training we do to specifically suit your company, your culture, and your industry. And, as you can tell from this podcast, we keep things interesting! We'd love to work with you! Again, you can email us at [email protected].

Lighter fare for this episode! We've been heavy on the law, so we thought we'd switch gears and talk about some of the newest trends in HR. Join us to find out what companies are doing to help engage and retain their employees. We'll be discussing things like: the 15-minute meeting (yes, please), mental health benefits, and even AI (cue horror movie music). Julie also finds a wine she really couldn't get behind. It's a fun episode filled with good info! Grab a glass and join us! We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with HR. We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions. Julie and Trisha will be in Chicago - TOGETHER - teaching separate classes. Trish will be teaching a three-day HR Generalist Certificate Program course and Julie will be teaching an Internal Investigations Certificate Program course. If either of these trainings sound good to you, come join us in Chicago! For more info on the HR Generalist course, go to https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276290&RID=1028295. For more info about the Internal Investigations course, go to: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276289&RID=1018701. If your company is in need of customized HR or manager related training, please check out our website: http://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com . We have all manner of trainings for HR professionals and managers. We customize every training we do to specifically suit your company, your culture, and your industry. And, as you can tell from this podcast, we keep things interesting! We'd love to work with you! Again, you can email us at [email protected] .

We continue our legal update in this episode! We'll discuss recent changes to the I-9 form, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the PUMP Act, and some anticipated changes to other employment laws. You may feel like whining at how you're going to keep all of these changes straight, but we've got you covered! And it never hurts to bring a bit more wine with you (-: We hope you enjoyed - or at least appreciated - this episode of Whine with HR! We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions! Also, if you are in need of any HR or manager related training, please check out our website: http://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com. We have all manner of trainings for HR professionals and managers. We customize every training we do to specifically suit your company, your culture, and your industry. And, as you can tell from this podcast, we keep things interesting! We'd love to work with you! Again, you can email us at [email protected]. ·Link to USCIS website that has a summary of the I-9 form. When you download the summary, the hyperlinks become active; you can click on those for more information (including the E-verify exceptions for remote inspection). https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/fact-sheets/FormI9SummaryofChangesFactSheet.pdf · This DOL link will take you to a page where you will find information on the PUMP Act. Whether you are an employer, an employee or an advocate, this is where you want to start. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pump-at-work · Employers who need to file EEO-1, check out this link to stay abreast of updates/requirements. https://www.eeocdata.org/eeo1 · Info on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act · For those things that have not gone into effect, we recommend signing up for alerts for the various agencies: EEOC = https://www.eeoc.gov DOL = https://www.dol.gov NLRB = https://www.nlrb.gov

The Supreme Court rendered several decisions this term that either directly impact the workplace, or have the potential to do so. We will be discussing the Court's most impactful decisions and what they mean for employers. Topics include: affirmative action, religious accommodations, religious freedom, labor strikes, overtime, and personal jurisdiction. Don't worry if you're not sure what some of those mean - we'll discuss it all! Tune in for a need-to-know episode!

It's part of the human experience that we tend to hate having uncomfortable or difficult conversations. In fact, many of us will go to great lengths to avoid any conversation that even hints at being awkward or uncomfortable. Unfortunately, as HR professionals and managers, it is part of our job to have such conversations. In this episode, we'll give tips and tricks for making those conversations a little bit easier to manage. The "Feed Forward" method we discussed during this episode was created by Marshall Goldsmith. You can read more about it at his website: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/articles/try-feedforward-instead-feedback/. We also shared the CHANGE method with you. For reference, here it is: C= Have a CONVERSATION. H=Be HUMAN. A = ADVISE the employee of the problem. N = NAME the specific behaviors that need to change. G=GIVE the employee a chance to respond. E = Set EXPECTATIONS moving forward. And don't forget to DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT! We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions! Also, if you are in need of any HR or manager related training, please check out our website: http://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com . We have all manner of trainings for HR professionals and managers. We customize every training we do to specifically suit your company, your culture, and your industry. And, as you can tell from this podcast, we keep things interesting! We'd love to work with you! Again, you can email us at [email protected] .

Performance reviews: managers hate doing them, employees hate getting them, and HR hates being in charge of the whole process. Isn't there a better way? Join us for this episode as we discuss the latest trends in performance management! We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions! Also, if you are in need of any HR or manager related training, please check out our website: http://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com . We have all manner of trainings for HR professionals and managers. We customize every training we do to specifically suit your company, your culture, and your industry. And, as you can tell from this podcast, we keep things interesting! We'd love to work with you! Again, you can email us at [email protected] .

Employees who behave badly (think: yelling or screaming at co-workers, slacking off, disrupting the workplace environment, etc.) can be toxic to the workplace. And while it is tempting to ignore the behavior and hope it goes away, that rarely works. Ignoring the behavior can also lead to your good employees jumping ship. In this episode, we discuss why it is so important to address bad behavior, as well as the best ways to do so. We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions! Want to catch Trisha or Julie live? Julie will be in Vegas, July 17th-19th, teaching a three-day, FMLA/ADA Certificate Program. If you handle FMLA and ADA for your company, you need this seminar! Plus, it's in Vegas! For more info, go to: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276280& Trish will be live in Milwaukee July 17th-19th, conducting HR Generalist training. For more info, go to: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276279&RID=1028295 . She's also teaching Internal Investigations, virtually, several dates in July and August. For more info, email Trish at [email protected] Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts. And follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!

This is a continuation of Episode 4. In this episode, we teach you how to identify bias when it shows up and we provide helpful tricks and tips for ensuring that implicit bias is no longer negatively impacting the decisions you and your team make. We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions! Want to catch Trisha or Julie live? Trish will be live in Milwaukee July 17th-19th, conducting HR Generalist training. For more info, go to: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276279&RID=1028295. She's also teaching Internal Investigations, virtually, several dates in July and August. For more info, email Trish at [email protected]. Julie will be in Vegas, July 17th-19th, teaching a three-day, FMLA/ADA Certificate Program. If you handle FMLA and ADA for your company, you need this seminar! Plus, it's in Vegas! For more info, go to: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276280&RID=1018701. Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts. And follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!

Implicit bias is sneaky because we're generally unaware it is even impacting how we think about things, or the decisions we make. In our personal lives, this is potentially problematic. In our work lives, it can be downright dangerous, leaving you and your company at risk for claims of unfair treatment, discrimination, harassment, and the like. In Part One, we discuss what implicit bias is and how it is most likely to show up in the workplace for you as an HR professional or manager. We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions! Want to catch Trisha or Julie live? Trish is teaching a virtual Certificate for HR Generalist seminar, June 14-16th. This is an in-depth seminar, great for those new to HR or those who need a refresher. And you can do it from your couch! For more information, go to: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276222&RID=1028295. Julie will be in Vegas, July 17th-19th, teaching a three-day, FMLA/ADA Certificate Program. If you handle FMLA and ADA for your company, you need this seminar! Plus, it's in Vegas! For more info, go to: https://hrtrainingcenter.com/showsedetails.asp?tcid=1276280&RID=1018701. Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts. And follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!

Do you know who your future leaders are? If one of your key people got hit by a bus (hypothetically), do you have someone who could step into their place? It is never too early, but almost always too late, to start planning for who will lead your company in key roles in the next 3, 5, 10 years. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the best ways to identify those future leaders - and ways to ensure that you are not ignoring employees who could be. We so appreciate you joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We would love to hear what topics you would like us to cover - or your favorite wine recommendations! Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with questions, comments, or suggestions! Also, if you are in need of any HR or manager related training, please check out our website: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com . We have all manner of trainings for HR professionals and managers. We customize every training we do to specifically suit your company, your culture, and your industry. And, as you can tell from this podcast, we keep things interesting! We'd love to work with you! Again, you can email us at [email protected] . Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts. And follow us on social media. Until next time...Cheers!