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All Rights Reserved. podcast TV-G bi-weekly 1a6caf18-7375-5dc3-b3d4-cdcd578e6381 https://workplaceperspective.com/julie-mccoy-2/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:36:47 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4279 Julie McCoy is a professionally-trained life coach embarking on a new phase of her professional life.  After 35 years as a trial and appellate attorney, Julie was called to coaching when she witnessed the power that life coaching has to transform lives.  Julie’s most fulfilling years as an attorney were those devoted to serving pro bono clients, helping them transform their lives by solving intractable legal problems that kept them from living lives of joy and satisfaction.  Through that work, Julie first found the greatest joy of her own life—helping others to “find their wings.”  Searching for an opportunity to summon that sense of joy and fulfillment in her retirement from law, Julie enrolled at Coach Training Institute, the world’s oldest life-coach training and certification organization.  She completed CTI’s certification program in November, 2017 and immediately after launched Dragonfly Coaching. ​A word about the Dragonfly.  While considering retirement options, Julie found that she was surrounded by ubiquitous dragonflies.  It seemed that the suddenly abundant dragonflies had some meaning, prompting Julie to probe further.  An internet search revealed that dragonflies are the universal symbol of transformation and personal growth.  Hence, “Dragonfly Coaching,” for the first and foremost goal of life coaching is to assist the client in achieving transformation and to inspire personal growth.  As an added coincidence, Julie is a commercial pilot, and dragonflies are renowned flyers.  In a word, it was “meant to be.” Julie is now mostly retired from her law practice and loving her new career as a life coach.  She brings not only the very robust training she received from CTI, but her love of people and her strong listening skills to her coaching practice.  She feels immensely privileged to share in her clients’ lives and to witness their personal growth and transformation.  While law was a calling of the head, coaching is a calling of the heart, and it is where Julie is delighted to focus her time and energy for the duration of her professional life. You can listen to the episode here: full false 27:10 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-140-performance-reviews-a-new-mindset-with-alex-geesbreght/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:19:29 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4254 In today's episode, host Teresa McQueen talks with Alex Geesbreght about "Performance Reviews : A New Mindset." Alex Geesbreght is the Founder and Partner of PRAX Leadership, LLC, Geesbreght Capital, LP, and Geesbreght Group LLC. He is also a former Owner of Emergency Medicine Consultants, where he served in various roles including General Counsel, President, and Chief Strategy Officer for over sixteen years until the sale of the company in 2018. Performance Reviews can be a risk management tool and a way to determine pay. Teresa and Alex reflect on how having different perspectives on performance reviews can be useful for organizations. If businesses treated their employees like family, it could change how performance reviews are approached. Conflict resolution can be avoided when performance reviews are held more than annually or twice a year. Regular feedback is important, though it can be uncomfortable, and can lead to growth and improvement. Open and honest communication is crucial and can have long-lasting positive impacts. While technology provides many ways to communicate, it can create barriers to basic human interaction. Properly setting up organizational charts is important for creating a more natural and efficient work environment. To connect with Alex, please visit: www.praxleadership.com “If businesses did a better job of treating their people like they treat their families, I think you would have a different perspective on a performance review.” Alex Geesbreght Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:22New Perspective on Performance Reviews 16:15Break and Public Service Announcement 16:58Getting Practical with Performance Reviews 33:29Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 34:32 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-139-the-value-in-encouraging-honest-feedback-deborah-grayson-riegel/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:50:23 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4197 In today's episode, Teresa and guest Deborah Grayson Riegel discuss "The Value in Encouraging Honest Feedback." Deborah Grayson Riegel is a keynote speaker and consultant who teaches leadership communication for Wharton Business School and Columbia Business School. She regularly contributes to Harvard Business Review, Inc., Psychology Today, Forbes, and Fast Company. The author of “Overcoming Overthinking: 36 Ways to Tame Anxiety for Work, School, and Life,” she consults and speaks for clients including Amazon, BlackRock, KraftHeinz, and The United States Army. Her work has been featured worldwide, including Bloomberg Businessweek, Oprah Magazine, and The New York Times. Teresa and Deborah discuss how to encourage your employees to give honest feedback and that it can be helpful outside of the workplace as well. Deborah gives tips on how to get in the right mindset to receive feedback and talks about her '2% Rule.' They also talk about common barriers faced when receiving feedback and how often it should take place. You want to "increase the frequency and decrease the intensity" as Deborah says. If you are only asking for feedback once a year, you should expect that you're gonna have a gripe session Deborah Grayson Riegel To read the article discussed in the show click here To connect with Deborah Grayson Riegel here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:15Why is feedback important? 11:38Break and Public Service Announcement 12:29Common barriers to receiving feedback 21:33Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 22:25 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-138-adapt-thrive-the-promise-of-flexible-leadership-carol-kauffman/ Tue, 14 May 2024 23:46:09 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4170 Today's guest is Carol Kauffman, assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, the founder of the Institute of Coaching, author of Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High, and co-author of The Power of Options. Teresa and Carol discuss "Adapt & Thrive: The Promise of Flexible Leadership." Teresa and Carol talk about why leaders need to stay agile in their decision-making process. Carol gives her tips on how to plan things out to get agile on your feet. Connect with Carol : https://carolkauffman.com/ Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:22How Leaders Can Improve 12:08Break and Public Service Announcement 12:45How to Plan 15:35Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 16:28 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-137-the-power-of-relisiency-dr-marie-helene-pelletier/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:47:17 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4156 Today's guest is Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, a bilingual practicing psychologist with over 20 years of experience in clinical psychology and advisory workplace psychology and holds a Ph.D. and an MBA from the University of British Columbia. Marie-Helene, is a Member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of the World Health Organization, and past Director on the boards of the Canadian Psychological Association and the International Association of Applied Psychology. In 2024, Dr. Pelletier published her book, The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health. Teresa and Marie-Helene discuss "The Power of Relisiency." Teresa and Marie-Helene discuss what it means to be resilient and the importance of cultivating this skill. They talk about how creating a resiliency plan can improve work performance and mental health and how to build and nurture resiliency. Connect with Marie-Helene: Order the Book: https://theresilienceplan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmhpelletier YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5ryCJz3vUfYZOxegc41DZQ  Website: https://drmarie-helene.com/ Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:15The Importance in Cultivating Resiliency 09:11Break and Public Service Announcement 09:55Build and Nurture Resiliency 23:24Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 24:02 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-136-getting-curious-sabina-nawaz/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:55:00 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4142 Today's guest is Sabina Nawaz, a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and writer working in over 26 countries. She’s the author of the upcoming book, You’re the Boss, Everything You Need to know (and Thought You Did) by Simon & Schuster. She advises C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions. Sabina also teaches faculty at Northeastern University and facilitates a faculty fellowship development program at Drexel University. Teresa and Sabina talk about "Getting Curious." Teresa and Sabina talk about how to bring curiosity into the workplace, and how it can make a better work environment. Sabina also gives her cautionary tales regarding curiosity. To read Sabina's article, How Curiosity Can Make Your Meetings — and Team — Better To connect with Sabina, click here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:24Why Curiosity? 10:00Break and Public Service Announcement 10:45How to Bring Curiousity into the Workplace 20:42Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 21:53 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-135-exploring-the-5-languages-of-appreciation-dr-paul-white/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:28:20 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4133 Today's guest is Dr. Paul White, psychologist, speaker, and leadership expert who “makes workrelationships work.” He has been interviewed by the New York Times, BBC News, and other international publications. Dr. White is the coauthor of the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which has sold over 575,000 copies (with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages.) Teresa and Dr. White discuss "Exploring the 5 Languages of Appreciation." Teresa and Dr. White discuss his book which talks about the ways leaders and employees can increase engagement and cultivate a more positive work environment and how he and Dr. Gary Chapman adapted this concept to the workplace. They also talk about why it is important to show appreciation to your co-workers and how different approaches can work. To find out more information on Dr. Paul White Website: https://www.appreciationatwork.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-white-ph-d-3178276/ Book: The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace  www.appreciationatwork.com Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:26Why Appreciation is so Important 08:48Break and Public Service Announcement 09:335 Languages of Appreciation 20:20Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 21:15 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-134-the-state-of-women-at-work/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:15:54 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4129 Join us today for a Special Episode of Workplace Perspective "State of Women at Work" to celebrate International Women's Day. For more information on International Women's Day and events near you, click here To read McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace 2023, click here full false 7:09 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-133-legal-deadline-update-and-cautionary-tales-from-the-courtroom-teresa-mcqueen/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:30:42 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4124 In today's episode, Teresa discusses "Legal Deadline Update and Cautionary Tales from the Courtroom." Teresa reminds our California employers of a few important deadlines and reports on a significant change in the law that could have a lot of California companies on the wrong side of California's privacy protection laws. Legal Update Topics Discussed Today: Business Use Rate for 2024 is 67 cents a mile Active-duty Military medical or moving purposes is 21 cents a mile Charitable Organizations remains the same at 14 cents a mile California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination and Harassment new poster and other required posters can be downloaded for free from the CRD’s website California Pay Day Reporting - California Civil Rights Department (CRD) California AB 1076 February 14, 2024 deadline California Court of Appeal has reinstated the California Privacy Protection Agency’s ability to enforce previously stayed California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regulations set to take effect on March 29, 2024 US DOL’s Final Rule for determining who is an independent contractor under Federal Law goes into effect on March 11, 2024 Cautionary Tales Discussed Today: There are no magic words when it comes to paying overtime Refusal to Engage With a Disabled Employee Lead to $1.6 Millon Dollar Verdict  To Listen to Teresa's last Legal Update click here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:31Legal Deadline Update 11:40Break and Public Service Announcement 12:26Cautionary Tales 22:16Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 22:50 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-132-cyber-security-is-your-organization-peter-stockburger/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:59:39 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4113 Today's guest is Peter Stockburger, the office managing partner for the Firm’s San Diego office, a member of the Firm’s Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies group, and co-lead of the Firm’s Autonomous Vehicle practice. Teresa and Peter discuss 'Cyber Security: Is Your Organization Ready?' Most of today's organizations work with digital files, long gone are the days of file rooms. So, are these employers ready to safeguard these files? Teresa and Peter discuss the laws for cyber security and what employers need to do to keep their files safe. Employers have lots of personal information in their files; benefits information, Human Resource files, Social Security, and Financial information. Most of the laws are at the state level. Peter helps to define what is 'responsible' when it comes to the protection of cybersecurity. Teresa and Peter also discuss the unique cybersecurity challenges with so many employees working remotely and how employers can balance the need for cybersecurity with employees' workplace privacy rights. You are as stongest as your weakest link within your organization Peter Stockburger The resources Peter talked about can be found here: https://www.nist.gov/ https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/cis-controls-list Connect with Peter here To listen to past episodes with Peter: Episode #105- Are You Ready for the CPRA? – Peter Stockburger Episode #71 – Demystifying the CA Privacy Rights Act – Part 2 : Peter Stockburger Episode #70 – Demystifying the CA Privacy Rights Act – Part 1 : Peter Stockburger Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:26Cybersecurity - A Critical Issue 11:32Break and Public Service Announcement 12:10What you can do for Cybersecurity 22:24Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 23:18 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-131-replay-selfish-is-the-new-selfless-dr-natalie-marr/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:20:11 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=4035 Today's guest is Dr. Natale M. Marr, Clinical Psychologist, and Life Transition Expert at Learn to Love Your Story. Teresa and Dr. Natale talk about "Selfish is the new Selfless." In this episode, Teresa and Dr. Natalie discuss what it means to be selfish and how sometimes the best thing that we can do for ourselves and those around us, is to put ourselves and our well-being first, in order to be the person everyone else needs us to be. Dr. Natalie gives us her Tips for Getting on the Road; being aware, being compassionate, and making empowered choices. For more information on Dr. Natalie or to connect with her, click here. The idea that, honestly to be selfless, you have to be dialed into your self care" Dr. Natalie M. Marr Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:40Rethinking selfish 11:00Break and Public Service Announcement 11:35Tips for Getting on the Road 23:58Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 24:35 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-130-legal-update-teresa-mcqueen/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:16:24 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3986 In today's episode, Teresa gives her annual Legal Update for changes happening on January 1, 2024. Out of the 1,046 bills sent to Governor Newsome for signature, 890 were signed and 156 were vetoed. 80 employment-related bills were signed with 26 vetoed. All bills, except those designated as emergency measures or as otherwise noted, take effect January 1, 2024.  Legal Update Topics Discussed Today: Minimum Wage Increases - The minimum wage in California will increase to $16.00 an hour. (Review the UC Berkeley Labor Center’s detailed list of local minimum wage ordinances for additional guidance.) AB 2188 Discrimination in Employment: Use of Cannabis (Chapters 2 and 5) - AB 2188 makes it unlawful for an employer to discriminate in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment, or otherwise penalize an individual if the discrimination is based on the individual’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace.   SB 700 – Employment Discrimination: Cannabis Use (Chapters 2 and 5) - SB 700 expands existing lawful use of cannabis outside the workplace by making it unlawful for an employer to take any adverse employment action (i.e., take any action that would negatively impact the employee’s terms or conditions of employment) against an employee for off-duty cannabis use. Fair Chance Act (Ban the Box) Regulation Update (Chapter 2) - The California Office of Administrative Law approved amendments to the California Fair Chance Act regulations, as proposed by the California Civil Rights Council. These changes impact employers with five or more employees and involve inquiries into an applicant's criminal history before a job offer or in other subsequent employment decisions (e.g., promotion, training, discipline, layoff, and termination) and the criminal history of current employees.   SB 497 – Protected Employee Conduct (The Equal Pay and Anti-Retaliation Protection Act) (Chapter 4) - SB 497 amends various sections of the Labor Code by creating a rebuttable presumption in favor of an employee’s claim of retaliation if the employer takes any adverse action against the individual within 90 days of the employee’s having engaged in protected activity.  SB 616 – Sick Days: Paid Sick Days Accrual and Use (Chapters 4 and 5) - SB 616 amends the Healthy Workplace, Healthy Families Act of 2014 (HWHFA) by increasing accrual/frontloading paid sick leave mandates from 24 hours (3 days) to 40 hours (5 days) and increasing cap amounts to 80 hours.   SB 848 - Leave for Reproductive Loss (Chapter 5) - SB 848 makes it unlawful for a covered employer to refuse to grant Reproductive Leave (“Leave”) following a miscarriage, failed surrogacy, stillbirth, unsuccessful “assisted reproduction” (i.e., artificial insemination or embryo transfer), or failed adoption. SB 553 – Workplace Violence: Restraining Orders and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (Chapter 7) - This law takes effect July 1, 2024 - SB 553 requires covered employers in California to; develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan that meets the law’s specific standards; maintain a violent incident log to record any violent workplace incidents or threats; provide comprehensive training to all employees on workplace violence prevention; and keep records related to the workplace violence prevention plan to ensure compliance. Maintain these records for at least five years and produce them to Cal/OSHA upon request.  California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (CPRA) (Chapter 5) - The CPRA became effective January 1, 2023. However, regulatory enforcement is stayed until March 29, 2024 - Current employer exemptions in the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) were eliminated in accordance with the CPRA when it became effective January 1, 2023. SB 699 – Contracts in Restraint of Trade - Existing law concerning restrictive covenants (e.g., non-competition, non-solicitation agreements) regulates business activities to maintain competition. AB 1076 – Notice Requirements for Noncompete Agreements or Agreements Containing Noncompete Provisions - This statute has a February 14, 2024 notification compliance deadline - AB 1076 continues restrictions on noncompete agreements (See SB 699) and codifies California’s position as it relates to noncompetes.  SB 525 – Minimum Wages: Health Care Workers (Chapter 4) - This law becomes effective June 1, 2024 - Existing law generally requires a minimum wage for all industries of not less than the currently stated minimum wage. SB 525 establishes five separate minimum wage schedules for covered healthcare employees depending on the nature of the employer. AB 102 – Budget Bill: Refunding the Industrial Welfare Commission (Chapter 4) - AB 102 provides a $3,000,000 budget allocation to the state’s previously non-operational Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC). COVID-19 Labor Code Notice Requirements - Implemented at the outset of the pandemic, California Labor Code Section 3212.86 established a rebuttable presumption concerning illness or death resulting from COVID-19. The statute was set to expire on January 1, 2023, unless extended. Effective January 1, 2023, AB 1751 reset the expiration date on this rebuttable presumption to January 1, 2024. Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (Chapter 1) Woodworth v. Loma Linda University Medical Center Stericycle Inc., NLRB Ruling Adopting New Legal Standard for Evaluating Employer Work Rules To listen to Teresa's last Legal Update click here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:31Legal Update Part 1 11:08Break and Public Service Announcement 11:52Legal Update Part 2 26:40Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 27:13 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-129-energizing-hybrid-collaboration-heidi-k-gardner/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:19:17 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3837 In today's episode, Teresa talks with Heidi Gardner about "Energizing Hybrid Collaboration." Heidi is a Distinguished Fellow at Harvard Law School’s Center on the Legal Profession and Program Chair of the Sector Leadership Master Class and Smarter Collaboration Master Class. Earlier this year, Heidi wrote an article "Is Your Hybrid Team Losing Steam?" which talks about how business stressors are causing one in four employees globally to feel burned out. These strains of hybrid working, have made collaboration harder for teams that are increasingly siloed and fragmented. Employees still need to reach benchmarks and employers need to find ways to keep their workers motivated. In our post-COVID era, more workers are turning to remote working, and meetings that were once in person are being done via Zoom or other virtual methods making collaboration more difficult. Heidi outlines ways employers can tap into their employee's strengths to be successful and how employers can remain positive. Teresa and Heidi discuss that collaborative teams have the opportunity to promote stronger results, faster innovation, and higher employee engagement when they tap into employees’ energy correctly. Three different paths successful, and energizing leaders must take to engender positive energy for strong hybrid collaboration are: Channeling  Generating  Multiplying  To read Heidi's article click here To connect with Heidi click here and at her website smartercollaboration.com Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:23What Employees and Employers Face 13:17Break and Public Service Announcement 13:46Positive Energy 29:26Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 30:07 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-128-making-time-to-connect-elizabeth-grace-saunders-lukasik/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:14:49 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3832 In today's episode, Teresa talks with Elizabeth Grace Saunders-Lukasik about "Making Time to Connect." Elizabeth is the founder and CEO of Real Life E, a time management coaching company that empowers individuals who feel guilty, overwhelmed, and frustrated to feel peaceful, confident, and accomplished. She was named one of the World’s Top 30 Time Management Professionals by Global Gurus.  Teresa and Elizabeth talk about how to connect with fellow employees when you work in person, hybrid, or virtual without getting too personal. Elizabeth gives her tips for connecting with employees, but also how to stay productive. They also discuss how hybrid and virtual employees can stay connected to other employees at the office. Elizabeth gives her ideas on how employers and leaders can stay connected with their employees and check in on them. Connect with Elizabeth here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:24Staying Connected 09:50Break and Public Service Announcement 10:14How Leaders Stay Connected 19:45Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 20:42 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-127-disability-as-a-source-of-competitive-advantage-freek-vermeulen/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:11:34 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3826 On today's episode, Teresa interviews Freek Vermeulen, a professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the London Business School. October marks the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In continuing to honor this year’s theme, “Advancing Access and Equity," we’re dedicating today’s episode to highlighting the competitive advantages inherent in hiring those with disabilities. Teresa and Freek discuss his research into ‘Disability as a Source of Competitive Advantage.’ They discuss the common misconceptions employers may have about inclusion in the workplace for people with disabilities. Freek and Luisa Alemany recently published their study that was in Harvard Business Review, "Disability as a Source of Competitive Advantage. Employing people with disabilities can significantly improve an organization." This concluded that companies realize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion. But most focus on gender and ethnicity, paying less attention to people with disabilities. In the United Kingdom, people without disabilities, of employable age are 81% rate of employment, whereas people with disabilities are just 53% employed. People with a disability struggle with employment. Freek and Luisa interviewed mostly European companies but also included companies in Columbia, some being multi-national. The study found that when you hire people with disabilities it can lead to a real competitive advantage, here are the many ways: Disabilities often confer unique talents that make people better at particular jobs. The presence of employees with disabilities elevates the culture of the entire organization, making it more collaborative and boosting productivity. A reputation for inclusiveness enhances a firm’s value proposition with customers, who become more willing to build long-term relationships with the company. Being recognized as socially responsible gives a firm an edge in the competition for capital and talent. To connect with Freek click here To read the article, click here For information on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, click here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:32Common Misconceptions About Inclusion 08:31Break and Public Service Announcement 8:55Advantages of Hiring People with Disabilities 017:06Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 17:52 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-126-the-state-of-organizations-patrick-simon/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:11:36 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3820 On today's episode, Teresa talks to Patrick Simon about 'The State of Organizations.' Dr. Patrick Simon is a Senior Partner at McKinsey and Company. He recently published a new report "The State of Organizations 2023: Ten shifts transforming organizations." The report surveyed more than 2,500 business leaders around the world, the developed four points to consider in addressing the ten organizational shifts. Patrick said he was the most surprised about the consistency in responses they received from organizations from different countries. The Ten Most Significant Shifts Facing Organizations Today are: Increasing speed, strengthening resilience. ‘True hybrid’: The new balance of in-person and remote work. Making way for applied AI. New rules of attraction, retention, and attrition. Closing the capability chasm. Walking the talent tightrope. Leadership that is self-aware and inspiring.  Making meaningful progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mental health: Investing in a portfolio of interventions. Efficiency reloaded. To read the report, https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-state-of-organizations-2023 To connect with Patrick Simon: https://www.mckinsey.com/our-people/patrick-simon 4 out of 5 people that experience hybrid work models, don't want to go back Patrick Simon Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:23State of Organization Report Results 08:08Break and Public Service Announcement 8:35Best Practices 17:19Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 18:01 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-125-the-anxiety-advantage-tracy-a-dennis-tiwary-ph-d/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:04:13 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3812 Today Teresa is joined by Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D. to talk about "The Anxiety Advantage." Dr. Dennis-Tiwary is a researcher, entrepreneur, and author of the book Future Tense: Why Anxiety is Good for You (Even Though it Feels Bad). She is a professor of psychology and neuroscience and Director of the Emotion Regulation Lab at The City University of New York. Teresa and Dr. Dennis-Tiwary discuss how everyone has anxiety and it's not going away, so when we treat it like an ally and change our mindset we can conquer our anxiety and turn it into good. Anxiety can be good for you, even though it feels bad. Dr. Dennis-Tiwary talks about a study where people who have public speaking anxiety were told they would have to give a speech about a complicated subject. Half the people were told to change their mindset about the speech and the other half were told nothing. In the end, the people who were taught to think about anxiety differently performed better and felt better about their speech. Dr. Tracy talks about her 3 L's Listen Leverage Left Go Using these practicalities can help flip the narrative on anxiety and use it positively. Connect with Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D. here For more information on her book, click here The flipside of anxiety is hope Tracy A. Dennis-Tiwary, Ph.D. Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:22Why Can Anxiety Be Good? 10:13Break and Public Service Announcement 10:35Listen, Leverage, and Let Go 18:53Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 19:41 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-124-creating-a-culture-of-belonging-aimee-gindin/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:23:28 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3807 Today's guest is Aimee Gindin from LifeSpeak, Inc. Workplace Perspective host, Teresa McQueen talks with Aimee about 'Creating a Culture of Belonging.' Aimee is the Chief Marketing Officer at LifeSpeak Inc. In her role, Ms. Gindin is responsible for the go-to-market strategy, communications, and growth of the corporation and its full suite of well-being products. Teresa and Aimee discuss a new survey from LifeSpeak Inc. indicates that belonging can have a major ripple effect throughout an organization. 1,000 employees and 1,000 human resources professionals in the Fall of 2022 were surveyed, and it was found that a worker’s sense of belonging was linked to well-being. Aimee defines workplace belonging as 'every employee who belongs feels accepted, respected, and valued by colleagues and the organization as a whole.' Aimee shared what she was surprised about from the results and how employers can focus on employee well-being to help with how the employees feel better at work. The survey shows that employees with low belonging are 59% more likely to quit due to mental health. Educating managers to recognize when an employee is struggling and then be able to address it successfully is one way to help. 73% of respondents indicated they would be more likely to stay at their job if their organization offered mental health and well-being benefits and 52% of workers said their company offers employee health and wellbeing benefits. One size fits none Aimee Gindin To connect with Aimee: www.lifespeak.com For more information on the survey click here For the full survey click here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:22Survey Results 14:24Break and Public Service Announcement 14:48How to Improve 26:57Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 28:02 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-123-replay-the-dying-art-of-leadership-anthony-casablanca/ Tue, 22 Aug 2023 18:48:56 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3803 Today’s guest is Anthony Casablanca. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Anthony about the dying art of leadership.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28What is Grief Leadership? 16:26Break and Public Service Announcement 17:43Red-Flag Grief Related Behaviors full false 30:23 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-122-replay-mental-health-an-emerging-awareness-nadine-durbach/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:25:09 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3800 In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Nadine Durbach, Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, to discuss Mental Health: An Emerging Awareness. Teresa and Nadine talk about how many leaders are in the best position to see changes or be told of changes in their employees and addressing the issue is better than thinking it will go away. There has been a shift in how employees and employers have changed their thinking about mental health awareness in the workplace. They also talk about why it is important for leaders to be talking about mental health and sharing their own personal experiences. It is good for the bottom dollar to recognize mentally healthy employees make for a healthy workplace and stress will impact it. To connect with Nadine: https://nadinedurbachlcsw.com/ Instagram: @nadinedlcsw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadinelcsw What we struggle with on the home front, it doesn't get left at the front door of the building Nadine Durbach MENTAL-HEALTH-RESOURCES-2022Download Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28Shift in Mental Health Awareness 08:14Break and Public Service Announcement 08:38Addressing Mental Health 19:59Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 20:47 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-121-buy-in-for-organizational-change-andrea-belk-olson/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:34:34 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3795 In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Andrea Belk Olson, a published author, a contributor to Harvard Business Review, and a TEDx Speaker. Teresa and Andrea discuss "Buy-in For Organizational Change." Topics discussed in this episode: Why is it important for the employee to buy-in to organizational change How can an organization rebuild trust when they have a bad record of following through on organizational change? Six Components of Culture, that will create success when it comes to corporate change (Legitimacy, Ownership, Relevance, Attainability, Authenticity, and Impartiality) To connect with Andrea: www.pragmadik.com and www.andreabelkolson.com To read Andrea's Article click here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:22Why is Organizational Change Buy-In good? 08:57Break and Public Service Announcement 09:21Six Components of Culture 26:50Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 27:42 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-120-leaders-as-mental-health-allies-jen-porter/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:00:52 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3791 In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Jen Porter, author and COO of the non-profit Mind Share Partners. This is the second part of a two-part series. In this episode, Teresa and Jen discuss 'Leaders As Mental Health Allies.' The first episode focused on 'Addressing Bias Around Mental Health.' Teresa and Jen talk about how leaders can share their own experiences with mental health to help their employees and how reseach has shown this can help with the stigma of mental health. Jen gives her tips on how to safely share at work to help employees open up about their own mental health. Listen to the first part of the series here Connect with Jen here To read Jen's article 'How Managers Can Address Their Own Biases Around Mental Health' click here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:26Addressing the Stigma 10:56Break and Public Service Announcement 11:20Sharing Your Story 21:30Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-119-addressing-bias-around-mental-health-jen-porter/ Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:39:54 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3786 In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Jen Porter, author and COO of the non-profit Mind Share Partners. This is the first part of a two-part series. In this first episode, Teresa and Jen discuss 'Addressing Bias Around Mental Health.' Teresa and Jen talk about how it's important for companies to encourage their managers to address their bias around mental health and by addressing this, companies can make a better work environment for their employees. By supporting your employees and talking about mental health issues you can create a better, more productive work environment. Connect with Jen here To read Jen's article 'How Managers Can Address Their Own Biases Around Mental Health' click here Supporting mental health supports people, and when people are doing the job, the jobs are done better. Jen Porter Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Addressing the Bias 16:55Break and Public Service Announcement 17:18Supporting Your Employees 28:17Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 29:03 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-118-replay-a-new-hope-remote-work-alexis-hultine/ Tue, 23 May 2023 20:37:32 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3779 Alexis gives tips to employees and employers on how to keep "the water cooler conversations" so that everyone on the team feels connected. She also talks about how to recognize special events, like birthdays, promotions, and project deadlines. To connect with Alexis:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexishultine/  People are wanting flexible employers and for them to trust Alexis Hultine Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Employers gravitating towards remote work 12:24Break and Public Service Announcement 12:49Tools to keep employees connected 24:09Teresa’s Closing Remarks Get the transcription here full false 24:59 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-117-the-impacts-of-pay-transparency-tomasz-obloj-and-todd-zenger/ Tue, 09 May 2023 21:41:37 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3774 In today's episode, Teresa talks with Tomasz Obloj and Todd Zenger about the impacts of the recent trend toward pay transparency in the workplace. Tomasz Obloj is an Associate Professor of Strategy at Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Todd Zenger is the N. Eldon Tanner Chair in Strategy and Strategic Leadership at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah. As of January 1, 2023, California's SB 1162 revised existing pay transparency laws to require employers, upon request, to provide an employee with the pay scale for the position in which the employee is currently employed. Teresa, Todd, and Tomasz talk about the pros and cons of pay transparency and some surprises they found in their research. To read the article click here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:24Pay Transparency Research 10:57Break and Public Service Announcement 11:09Complexities of Pay Transparency 24:05Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 25:04 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-116-addressing-overcoming-dei-initiative-resistance-eric-knowles-and-eric-shuman/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:28:31 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3770 In today's episode, Teresa talks with Eric Shuman and Eric Knowles. Eric Shuman is a postdoctoral fellow at New York University, Eric Knowles is an associate professor of psychology at New York University. Dr. Shuman and Dr. Knowles recently published an article "To Overcome Resistance to DEI, Understand What’s Driving It" with Amit Goldenberg. Teresa, Dr. Shuman, and Dr. Knowles discuss insight and guidance on DEI and why some people resist it. Dr. Shuman and Dr. Knowles give tips on how to overcome resistance and how to move forward in the workplace. To read the article, click here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:20DEI Awareness and Resistance 10:45Break and Public Service Announcement 11:10How to Overcome 24:56Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 24:49 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-115-maladaptations-in-corporate-america-lisen-stromberg/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:15:12 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3766 For today's episode, our host, Teresa talks with Lisen Stromberg, about 'Maladaptations in Corporate America.' Lisen is a leadership and culture strategist, author, and CEO of PrismWork. Teresa and Lisen talk about her recently coined phrase, 'maladaptations' or adaptions women were making in the workplace that were harming or limiting them. These maladaptations were started to categorize the types of behaviors Lisen found many women have adopted to get ahead in their careers. The 5 Maladaptions: Need to Fit In Need to Fit In to Rise I Need to Sacrifice to Succeed I Need to do it Alone Success is Having it All To read the articles discussed in the podcast, click here and here To connect with Lisen: www.prismwork.com Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:16What are Maladaptions? 10:11Break and Public Service Announcement 10:36Why Do You Feel You Need To Adapt? 18:36Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 19:32 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-114-the-minority-voice-todd-kashdan/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:37:35 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3760 In today's episode, Teresa talks with Todd Kashdan about 'The Minority Report' and the subtle art of disagreeing with your boss. Todd is an author, speaker, professor of psychology, and director of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University. Teresa and Todd discuss how people who are not in a leadership or management position, can be afraid to speak up and find their voice. They also talk about unpopular views and effective ways to voice your opinion. To listen to Todd on HBR IdeaCast, click here To connect with Todd: https://toddkashdan.com/ Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:23Minority Voice 11:05Break and Public Service Announcement 11:31Voicing Your Opinion 22:27Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 23:13 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-113-gen-z-in-the-working-world-kweilin-ellingrud/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:30:21 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3755 In today's episode, Teresa talks with Kweilin Ellingrud of McKinsey & Company. Kweilin is McKinsey Global Institute Director, Senior Partner, and author of the recent article 'How does Gen Z see its place in the working world? With trepidation' and 'American Opportunity Survey.' Teresa and Kweilin discuss how in today's workplace, we have 4 generations working together, and they are all very different. The American Opportunity Survey spoke to 25,000 Americans and found that even though Gen Z faces many challenges, they are the most optimistic. The survey also found that Gen Z is working multiple jobs, mostly independent work, but most think they will never retire, or own a house because of affordability reasons. Another challenge Gen Z faces is mental health and paying for it. Teresa and Kweilin also talk about the survey results for working remotely and hybrid working. To connect with Kweilin here Read the Article and Survey A quarter of Gen Z is working multiple jobs, and over half of them are doing independent work Kweilin Ellingrud Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:34Gen Z in the Workplace 11:23Break and Public Service Announcement 11:47Surprises in the Survey 23:47Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 24:29 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-112-celebrating-30-years-of-the-fmla-teresa-mcqueen/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:09:03 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3751 In today's episode, Teresa discusses FMLA, Family Medical Leave Act. FMLA provides federally protected leave for eligible employees for up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave per year and certain military family leave entitlements. FMLA applies to private sector employers who employs 50+ employees for at least 20 workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year. Topics discussed: Employees must comply with the employer's notice for requesting leave or being absent. Employers are required to notify employees of their eligibility. The employer can require certification of the need for leave as appropriate based on the type of leave. Recertification Here is the site Teresa discussed in the show: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:21What is FMLA? 04:19Break and Public Service Announcement 04:46More Information About FMLA 15:54Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 16:26 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-111-replay-what-are-you-planting-for-2022-julie-mccoy/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:35:04 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3744 Today's episode is a replay with guest Julie McCoy, life coach at Dragonfly Coaching. We like to start off every year with Julie, so we can begin our New Year off on the right foot. With all things COVID, we have had non-traditional years, Julie helps our listeners realize that we have little control over some things and how we can adapt. Julie gives our listeners her tips for New Beginnings for the future! Thank You To Julie McCoy Motivation follows action Julie McCoy Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Adapting to Things We Can't Control 12:13Break and Public Service Announcement 12:38Trips and Tricks for the New Year 23:23Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 24:17 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-110-job-transitions-and-the-lingering-identity-sarah-marie-wittman/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:23:04 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3738 In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Sarah Marie Wittman to talk about "Job Transitions and the Lingering Identity." Sarah is an Assistant Professor of Management at George Mason University’s School of Business. The recent changes in the labor market have caused people to switch jobs, but what from our past jobs carries over? Teresa and Sarah discuss “lingering identities." Sarah wrote an article on lingering identities, which is the expression she uses to describe identities that are premised on former roles that persist significantly beyond role change. They talk about how this can impact your new job. To read the articles referenced in the podcast : Lingering Identities Transitioning the Study of Role Transitions: From an Attribute-Based to an Experience-Based Approach When Changing Jobs, Changes Your Identity Contact: swittman@gmu.edu Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:24Lingering Identity 12:53Break and Public Service Announcement 13:18Impacts on Job Success 22:45Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 23:48 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-109-how-to-reframe-for-2023-nadine-durbach/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:17:58 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3735 In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Nadine Durbach to talk about "How to Reframe for 2023." Nadine is a returning guest and a licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist. Teresa and Nadine discuss the "Anit-Resolution" and mindfulness. Nadine gives her types for "reframing" your mind for 2023 and how people can navigate the post-COVID world. To connect with Nadine, https://nadinedurbachlcsw.com/ To listen to Nadine's previous episode, click here. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:26The Anti-Resolution 12:37Break and Public Service Announcement 13:00Reframe Our Mindset 24:53Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 25:47 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-108-annual-legal-update-teresa-mcqueen/ Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:45:11 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3729 In today's episode, Teresa gives her "Annual Legal Update." Topics discussed: Minimum Wage Increases Overtime for Agricultural Workers SB 1162 AB 152 AB 2693 AB 2091 AB 2188 HR 4445 SB 523 AB 1751 AB 2068 AB 1949 AB 1041 SB 1044 AB 2183 Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Legal Update Part 1 16:09Break and Public Service Announcement 16:37Legal Update Part 2 35:48Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 36:19 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-107-holiday-survival-guide-teresa-mcqueen/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:17:18 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3726 In today's episode, Teresa gives her 2022 tips for the "Holiday Survival Guide." Teresa gives advice on how to survive business get-togethers and represent your organization and build your professional network. A lot of companies are going back to in-person events and 'small talk' is something that people have not had to deal with lately. Here are the tips Teresa discusses: Make an Effort Get Curious Research Introduce Yourself I Can't Remember Your Name Politely Disengaging Making it Work Honesty Teresa also gives tips to companies on how to include everyone during the holidays. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:36Small Talk Tips 16:55Break and Public Service Announcement 17:24Tips for Employers 20:18Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 21:22 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-106-replay-celebrating-veterans-day-with-nations-finest-chris-johnson-and-jason-henry/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:56:02 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3723 Today's episode is a replay of episode 81 with guests Chris Johnson and Jason Henry from Nation's Finest. Teresa McQueen talks with Chris and Jason for a Special Veteran's Day Episode! Nation's Finest provides critical services and support for veterans and their families. Chris and Jason discuss the biggest challenges faced by veterans as they reenter the workforce and the benefits of hiring a veteran. Jason gives his personal experience on what life was like after the Navy and why he joined Nation's Finest to help Veteran's live their best life after the Military. Don't miss this Special Veteran's Day Episode! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:58Benefit’s of Hiring a Veteran 17:30Break and Public Service Announcement 18:53Chris' Story - After the Navy 29:18Teresa’s Closing Remarks Thank You To: Chris Johnson and Jason Henry full false 31:14 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-105-are-you-ready-for-the-cpra-peter-stockburger/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:14:48 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3719 In today's episode, Teresa talks with Peter Stockburger about Are You Ready for the CPRA? Peter is a Partner at Dentons and practicing with the firm’s global Employment, Intelligence and Strategic Services, and Data Privacy groups. The CPRA amends California’s existing Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 and is set to take effect on January 1, 2023. The CPRA has serious implications for employers as it impacts how employers collect, store and utilize employee information. Peter tells our listeners what employers and employees can expect from the CPRA changes and who these changes apply to. Peter also talks about what employers should be doing now, to get ready for the 2023 deadline. Connect with Peter here Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:57What is CPRA and Who Does it Apply to? 11:58Break and Public Service Announcement 12:20What is CPRA and Who Does it Apply to? 26:10Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 27:05 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-104-all-about-exit-interviews-rebecca-zucker/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:12:16 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3707 In today's episode, Teresa discusses with Rebecca Zucker, "All About Exit Interviews." Rebecca Zucker is an author, speaker, and Partner at Next Step Partner. Rebecca discusses how exit interviews can be important for both employers and employees. She gives her tipes for making a successful exit interview and also talks about the mistakes that employees and employers make during exit interviews. To connect with Rebecca: Twitter: @rszucker Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-zucker-nsp/ Website: https://nextsteppartners.com/ Newsletter: https://nextsteppartners.com/rz-newsletter/ Make a difference for the people who remain Rebecca Zucker Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Importance and Mistakes 08:02Break and Public Service Announcement 08:30Employee and Employer Benefits 18:03Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 19:27 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-103-7-essential-emotions-for-leading-positive-change-reiner-lomb/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:42:17 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3702 In today's episode, Teresa talks with Reiner Lomb about the 7 Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change. Reiner is the founder of BoomerangCoach and the author of ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are. Reiner describes the seven emotions that he thinks can help leaders create a positive change empathycompassioninterestoptimisminspirationtrustpositivity For more information on Reiner, please visit: reinerlomb.com If a leader doesn't care, then the people that they are leading won't trust themReiner Lomb Episode Timestamp 0:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Emotions Leading to Positive Change 10:00Break and Public Service Announcement 10:29Seven Emotions 21:50Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 22:33 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-102-mental-health-an-emerging-awareness-nadine-durbach/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:20:56 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3695 In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Nadine Durbach, Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, to discuss Mental Health: An Emerging Awareness. Teresa and Nadine talk about how many leaders are in the best position to see changes or be told of changes in their employees and addressing the issue is better than thinking it will go away. There has been a shift in how employees and employers have changed their thinking about mental health awareness in the workplace. They also talk about why it is important for leaders to be talking about mental health and sharing their own personal experiences. It is good for the bottom dollar to recognize mentally healthy employees make for a healthy workplace and stress will impact it. To connect with Nadine: https://nadinedurbachlcsw.com/ Instagram: @nadinedlcsw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nadinelcsw What we struggle with on the home front, it doesn't get left at the front door of the buildingNadine Durbach MENTAL-HEALTH-RESOURCES-2022Download Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28Shift in Mental Health Awareness 08:14Break and Public Service Announcement 08:38Addressing Mental Health 19:59Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 20:47 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-101-the-hire-initiative-reimagining-hiring-practices-promoting-eeo-adaku-onyeka-crawford-and-maya-raghu/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:52:41 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3688 In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Adaku Onyeka-Crawford and Maya Raghu to discuss The HIRE Initiative: Reimagining Hiring Practices & Promoting EEO. Adaku is the Attorney Advisor, Office of the Chair, U.S. EEOC and Maya is the Deputy Director, Policy, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), US Department of Labor. Teresa, Adaku, and Maya explain the Hiring Initiative to Reimagine Equity (HIRE) and why the EEOC and DOL launched this service. HIRE will: Host convenings to examine organizational policy and practices to reimagine equity and expand opportunity in hiring.Identify strategies to remove unnecessary barriers to hiring, and to promote effective, job-related hiring and recruitment practices to cultivate a diverse pool of qualified workers.Promote equity in the use of tech-based hiring systems.Develop resources to promote adoption of innovative and evidence-based recruiting and hiring practices that advance equity. For more information on HIRE visit EEOC and DOL Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 1:42HIRE Initiative 13:26Break and Public Service Announcement 13:55Future of HIRE and Roundtables 27:49Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 28:59 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-100-avoiding-investigation-pitfalls-tina-rad/ Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:06:45 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3681 This is our 100th Episode and to celebrate we are bringing back our very first guest Tina Rad! Tina is a Partner and Attorney Investigator at Wagener Law, APC. Teresa and Tina discuss Avoiding Investigation Pitfalls. Tina gives here common pitfalls that companies make when contemplating or conducting a workplace investigation: PITFALL #1: Failing to Investigate (“Do we really need to do an investigation on this?”)PITFALL #2: Moving Too Slowly (“I meant to get to it, but we had a lot going on.”)PITFALL #3: Choosing the Wrong Investigator (“I’ve never done an investigation before, but how hard can it be?”)PITFALL #4: Not Being Thorough (“I talked to the accuser and got the whole story.”)PITFALL #5: Taking Sides (“I’m so sorry this happened to you.”)PITFALL #6: Promising Confidentiality (“What you tell me won’t leave this room.”)PITFALL #7: Using Bad Interview Tactics (“That’s not what Jane told me, and her story sounds more believable to me than yours.”)PITFALL #8: Failure to Properly Document (“I really thought I’d remember.”)PITFALL #9: Failure to Reach Conclusions (“It’s a ‘he said, she said’ case – there’s no way to tell what really happened.”)PITFALL #10: Bad Investigation Reports (“It was obvious to me what happened, so I didn’t spend too much time explaining.”) To read more about the common pitfalls, read the article here To connect with Tina here To listen to the first episode of Workplace Perspective with Guest Tina Rad click here Episode Timestamps 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:37100th Show! 14:18Break and Public Service Announcement 14:42Avoiding Investigation Pitfalls 24:49Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 25:38 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-99-addressing-unconscious-bias-stacey-a-gordon/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:45:11 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3676 Today's guest is Stacey A. Gordon, founder, and principal consultant at Rework work. Teresa and Stacey discuss addressing unconscious bias in the workplace. Teresa and Stacey give examples of bias in the workplace and how it can manifest. Stacey gives her tips for addressing workplace bias for both employees and employers. Stacey discusses having a diverse employee resource group to help organizations with workplace bias and how employers and employees can benefit from these types of groups. Connect with Stacey: https://learn.reworkwork.com More information about Stacey's book: https://www.unbiasbook.com Episode Timestamp 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:26Example of Unconscious Bias 10:44Break and Public Service Announcement 11:16How to Address the Bias 21:00Teresa's Closing Remarks full false https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-98-viking-river-redux-the-employee-perspective-neil-pedersen/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:13:48 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3671 Today's guest is attorney Neil Pedersen. Teresa and Neil discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, and its effect on employees. Neil is a Plaintiff’s Employment Law Attorney at Pedersen Law. Teresa and Neil discuss what the workplace was like before the Viking River decision and the differences employees will see now. Connect with Neil here In episode 97 with guest Connie Chen, Teresa and Connie discussed what employers needed to know about the Viking River decision, listen to it here. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:38Workplace before Viking River 12:50Break and Public Service Announcement 13:07Effects of Viking River Decision 25:37Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 26:33 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-97-viking-river-whats-next-for-employers-connie-chen/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:03:34 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3664 Today's guest is attorney Connie Chen. Teresa and Connie discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, that came down in June 2022. Connie is a Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. Teresa and Connie explain the decision of Viking River and the effects it has on employers, what they need to know, and the initial reactions. Connie also explains what makes a good Arbitration Agreement and her thoughts on AB51. Connect with Connie here. Connie is a returning guest, she was here for Episode # 54 – A Look at the New COVID Sick Leave Laws: Connie Chen Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28Supreme Court Ruling on Viking River 10:00Break and Public Service Announcement 10:14How this effects Employers 23:21Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 24:30 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-96-the-great-resignation-a-new-perspective-adria-horn/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:55:31 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3659 Today's guest is Adria Horn. Teresa and Adria discuss The Great Resignation. Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, there has been an increase in employee resignations. In 2021, there were 4.7 million people that resigned. Just in the start of 2022, there have been 4.5 million. Adria is a lieutenant colonel in the US Army Reserve and an army veteran who served five tours of duty overseas between 2003 and 2010. She wrote an article in January 2022, called "A military veteran knows why your employees are leaving." In it, she explains her theories of why so many people are leaving the workforce due to the pandemic. She uses her unique perspective from the military and relates it to the pandemic and how it really affected employees, employers, and the workplace. Read the article here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Unique Perspective on the Great Resignation 10:04Break and Public Service Announcement 11:23Breaking it Down 23:36Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 24:05 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-95-leading-with-compassion-jacqueline-carter/ Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:13:28 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3653 Today's guest is Jacqueline Carter. Teresa and Jacqueline discuss Leading with Compassion. They discuss the differences between sympathy, empathy, and compassion. Jacqueline gives her tips for making the switch in thinking so that leaders can lead with compassion. To connect with Jacqueline:  https://www.potentialproject.com/ To read the Article: https://hbr.org/2021/12/connect-with-empathy-but-lead-with-compassion Compassionate Leadership is 'I'm going to tell you something you don't want to hear, but behind that, you can feel that I care about you'Jacqueline Carter Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:04Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion 10:30Break and Public Service Announcement 10:55Changing the Mindset 20:15Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 21:07 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-94-a-new-hope-remote-work-alexis-hultine/ Tue, 24 May 2022 17:37:38 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3631 Today's guest is Alexis Hultine. Teresa and Alexis discuss A New Hope: Remote Work. They discuss how remote work can be a positive thing for most companies and how many employment seekers are specifically looking for remote or flexible work. Hybrid work is here to stay, we found with the pandemic that can help with productivity and a happier workplace. Alexis gives tips for employees and employers on how to keep "the water cooler conversations" so that everyone on the team feels connected. She also talks about how to recognize special events, like birthdays, promotions, and project deadlines. To connect with Alexis:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexishultine/  People are wanting flexible employers and for them to trustAlexis Hultine Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Employers gravitating towards remote work 12:24Break and Public Service Announcement 12:49Tools to keep employees connected 24:09Teresa’s Closing Remarks Get the transcription here full false 24:59 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-93-demystifying-the-4-day-workweek-banks-benitez/ Tue, 10 May 2022 19:55:53 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3623 Today's guest is Banks Benitez. Banks is the Co-Founder and CEO of Uncharted. Teresa and Banks discuss the advantages and challenges of a 4-Day Work Week. Banks moved the organization to a 4-day workweek where people get 100% compensation to work 32-hours a week over four days. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many offices moved to hybrid or remote work, and some have started a 4-Day Work Week, many experienced the "Great Resignation." Companies needed to think about what matters most to their employees and how they can better serve them. Teresa and Banks talk about implementing the 4-Day Work Week and what it has done for his company. To connect with Banks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/banksbenitez/ Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:35Implementing the 4-Day Work Week 13:46Break and Public Service Announcement 14:15Challenges and Advantages 24:58Teresa’s Closing Remarks Get the transcript here full false 25:34 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-92-creating-authenticity-connie-almond-and-jane-howard-martin/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:37:42 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3617 Today's guest is Connie Almond and Jane Howard-Martin. Teresa, Connie and Jane discuss diversity, inclusion, and creating authenticity. Jane and Connie published an article in November 2021, "Does Your Workplace Encourage Conformity or Authenticity?" They discussed being your whole self at work and who you are without having to conform to someone else’s expectations of how you should show up in the workplace. To read the article click here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:38Being Authentic 10:49Break and Public Service Announcement 11:17What Employers and Employees Can Do 17:18Teresa’s Closing Remarks Get the Transcript here full false 18:10 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-91-gender-assumptions-role-incredulity-dr-amy-diehl-and-dr-leanne-dzubinski/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:55:49 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3608 Today's guest is Dr. Amy Diehl and Dr. Leanne Dzubinski. Teresa. Amy and Leanne discuss gender assumptions and role incredulity. Amy and Leanne recently published an article in the Harvard Business Review, "When People Assume You’re Not In Charge Because You’re a Woman.” They discussed role incredulity, a new term which means a form of gender bias where women are mistakenly assumed to be in a support or stereotypically female role — secretary, administrative assistant, court reporter, nurse, wife, girlfriend — rather than a leadership or stereotypically male role, such as CEO, professor, lawyer, doctor, or engineer. In these instances, women must expend extra energy and time to assert and sometimes prove their role.  Teresa, Amy, and Leanne discuss examples of this in the workplace and what employers and employees can do to eliminate this type of gender bias. To connect with Amy: https://amy-diehl.com or Twitter: @amydiehl To connect with Leanne: https://www.biola.edu/directory/people/leanne-dzubinski  To read the article click here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28What is Role Incredulity? 11:25Break and Public Service Announcement 11:51What Employers and Employees Can Do 24:19Teresa’s Closing Remarks Get the Transcript here full false 25:16 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-90-maximizing-1-on-1-meetings-octavia-goredema/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:22:24 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3597 Today's guest is Octavia Goredema, career coach and author of "Prep, Push, Pivot." Teresa and Octavia discuss how to make the most of one-on-one meetings with your boss. They discuss how to plan and make sure you're getting the most out of the one-on-one time to ensure your future. Here are the steps to maximize your time : 1. Work with your manager to determine how the agenda for your meetings will be created and reflect on your priorities and professional development goals.  2. During your meetings, use your body language to underscore your words and your actions.  3. Be a good listener, embrace feedback, and default to solving problems.  4. Use your time after your one-on-ones to consider areas where you can focus, adapt, or make improvements moving forward.   To connect with Octavia : octaviagoredema.com Your manager needs to know what your long-term goals areOctavia Goredema Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:24Planning for your meeting 12:33Break and Public Service Announcement 12:58Steps to ensuring a great meeting 21:23Teresa’s Closing Remarks Get the Transcript here full false 22:06 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-89-workplace-bullying-sonja-stooss/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:51:05 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3591 Today's guest is global HR leader, Sonja Stooss. Teresa and Sonja discuss "Workplace Bullying." During the last 3 years, organizations have experienced a massive exodus of talent due to toxic leaders and hostile work environments that employees simply are no longer willing to endure. Sonja discusses how organizations can recognize the patterns of toxic leaders and provide guidance on how to prevent those situations, to begin with. For more information on Sonja or to connect with her, click here. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:33Massive Exodus 16:41Break and Public Service Announcement 17:06How to Overcome A Bully 28:00Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 28:41 https://workplaceperspective.com/steve-friedman/ Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:58:43 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3588 About Steve: ​When he wrote his memoir, In Search of Courage, he realized that the common thread of introversion he thought was a curse all his life was actually a blessing. For years he wore a mask at work and coped with his stress by sacrificing his health and personal relationships. Now he embraces his own introversion as a toolkit to become a happier self. His purpose is to help other introverts to accelerate their own journey to discover their strengths and how to apply them at home and at work. He seeks to inspire others to overcome past obstacles and find joy, pride, and confidence in life. He retired from corporate America and enjoy sharing articles, books, quizzes, and resources through his website, BeyondIntroversion.com. He is excited to combine his career experiences and his enthusiastic belief in all introverts through his new leadership book, The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence. He​ loves to engage with fellow introverts through social media and email, so drop him a line.​Steve hails from Texas and enjoys family time and travels with his wife and three kids.  I have finally realized, to be happy I don’t need to change myself, I just need to be myselfSteve Friedman For more information on Steve: The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence (available in eBook, paperback and hardback at https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HQ562YC/) The Questions Introverts Ponder & The Answers Extroverts Need to Hear (free w/ Beyond Introversion subscription at www.BeyondIntroversion.com) The Introvert Talent Quiz (join over 1600 people who have taken the quiz and received a customized report at www.BeyondIntroversion.com/quiz) full false 27:55 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-88-replay-episode-the-corp-introvert-filling-the-leadership-gap-steve-friedman/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:44:13 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3586 Special replay episode! Teresa talks to Steve Friedman, author of The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence. Teresa and Steve discuss what an introvert is and what the workplace is like for introverts. Steve gives advice on what introverts can do to help their career path. He also discusses how employers can help their introverted employees succeed in the workplace. Steve's book The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence will be available this Fall! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 1:24What is an Introvert 12:44Break and Public Service Announcement 13:12How an Introvert can exceed in the workplace 26:57Teresa'a Closing Remarks Most companies are about 50% introverts, which is surprising to everyone, including introvertsSteve Friedman full false 27:55 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-87-legal-update-2022-teresa-mcqueen/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:42:52 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3579 Teresa gives a legal update for 2022! Topics discussed : SB639AB1003SB606SB657SB807SB331 Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:31Legal Reminders 9:45Break and Public Service Announcement 11:05Legal Updates 30:54Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 31:24 https://workplaceperspective.com/treena-meyers/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:23:41 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3576 Treena Meyers serves as the Regional Campus Chaplain in San Diego for Azusa Pacific Seminary and adjunct professor in the School of Nursing teaching Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Concepts. In addition, Treena is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Kingdom One. With over 17 years of church ministry experience, she is skilled and passionate about serving church leaders in the discipleship, design and development of teams to create healthy churches. In addition to her ministry experience, Treena is a Human Resources professional with 30 years of experience in all aspects of Human Resources Management, Development, Leadership, Training, Conflict Resolution, Employee Engagement, Team Design, and Development.  She has also served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Branch College and holds a number of certifications, focused on assisting others to understand how beautifully and wonderfully God designed them. She earned her Masters of Divinity from Azusa Pacific and is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Ministry with an emphasis in Spiritual Formation. You can listen to the episode here: full false 17:28 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-86-selfish-is-the-new-selfless-dr-natalie-marr/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:25:34 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3566 Today's guest is Dr. Natale M. Marr, Clinical Psychologist, and Life Transition Expert at Learn to Love Your Story. Teresa and Dr. Natale talk about "Selfish is the new Selfless." In this episode, Teresa and Dr. Natalie discuss what it means to be selfish and how sometimes the best thing that we can do for ourselves and those around us, is to put ourselves and our well-being first, in order to be the person everyone else needs us to be. Dr. Natalie gives us her Tips for Getting on the Road; being aware, being compassionate, and making empowered choices. For more information on Dr. Natalie or to connect with her, click here. The idea that, honestly to be selfless, you have to be dialed into your self care"Dr. Natalie M. Marr Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:40Rethinking selfish 11:00Break and Public Service Announcement 11:35Tips for Getting on the Road 23:58Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 24:35 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-85-what-are-you-planting-for-2022-julie-mccoy/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:25:30 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3556 Today's guest is Julie McCoy, life coach at Dragonfly Coaching. We like to start off every year with Julie, so we can begin our New Year off on the right foot. With all things COVID, we have had non-traditional years, Julie helps our listeners realize that we have little control over some things and how we can adapt. Julie gives our listeners her tips for New Beginnings for the future! Thank You To: Julie McCoy Motivation follows action Julie McCoy Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Adapting to Things We Can't Control 12:13Break and Public Service Announcement 12:38Trips and Tricks for the New Year 23:23Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 24:17 https://workplaceperspective.com/george-cartwright/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:24:40 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3559 In 2010, after serving eighteen years in California law enforcement, George Cartwright retired his badge and became a Criminology instructor at Reedley College. Two years later, he completed his doctorate of Psychology in Organization Development. In his careers, Dr. Cartwright has moderated discussion panels as well as facilitated training and delivered presentations to a variety of groups, in such areas as: workplace violence, hate crimes, conflict resolution, stress management, time management, mentoring, leadership, interpersonal communication, domestic violence, stalking, and the Miranda Rights of the Fifth Amendment. In 2013, Dr. Cartwright received the prestigious “Commitment to Student Success Faculty Award.” In 2016, he received the Certificate of Appreciation presented by members of Alpha Gamma Sigma     for “unparalleled inspiration, countless contributions and dedication to student success at Reedley College.” In 2021, he authored and published a textbook on criminal investigations which can be viewed here: Criminal Investigations. He also assisted in writing an introductory textbook which can be viewed here:  Introduction to Criminology. Additionally, he has published articles on such topics as ethics, workplace violence prevention, succession planning, creating a learning organization, and developing and implementing mentoring programs. His published articles can be found here. He enjoys spending time with his wife and children, going to the gym, and hiking. Currently, he teaches at Madera Community College. He can be reached by phone at 559-770-7509 or email at george.cartwright@maderacollege.edu. You can also connect with him on his LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/georgecartwright. Read George's Textbooks here: Criminal-Investigations-TextbookDownload Introduction-to-CriminologyDownload full false 24:47 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-84-series-on-mental-health-in-the-workplace-eliminating-stigma-garen-staglin/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:58:04 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3550 Today's podcast is Part 2 of our Series on Mental Health In The Workplace. Teresa is joined by Garen Staglin founder and Chairman of ONE MIND. Teresa and Garen discuss eliminating the stigma of mental health in the workplace. Teresa and Garen discuss how the employer can "reframe" the issue to make the employee more comfortable at work with mental health. Garen gives his personal experience and says "It's ok, not to be ok." Connect with Garen here. Read Garen's blog here. Let's change the word mental illness to 'brain health' Garen Staglin Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:26Reframe the Issue 11:53Break and Public Service Announcement 12:22Personal Experience 24:49Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 25:34 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-83-series-on-mental-health-in-the-workplace-a-research-perspective-erica-hutchins-coe-and-kana-enomoto/ Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:41:37 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3540 Today's podcast is Part 1 of our Series on Mental Health In The Workplace. Teresa is joined by Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto from McKinsey & Company, to discuss the Research Perspective of mental health in the workplace. Teresa, Erica and Kana discuss the support the employer can give to employees for mental health and the Five Actions to Support Workforce Mental Health. They also talk about the stigma that can come with mental health at the workplace and how to overcome it. Erica and Kana give their tips on making the workplace more inclusive for mental health. You can read Erica and Kana's research here. Connect with Kana here. Connect with Erica here. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:21Mental Health Support 11:53Break and Public Service Announcement 12:25Workplace Stigma 23:45Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 24:33 https://workplaceperspective.com/rita-marie-johnson/ Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:27:59 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3535 Rita Marie Johnson, and her trainers worldwide, help adults and children resolve turmoil using the Connection Practice. Rita Marie created this wellness habit, which she taught at the United Nations University for Peace, a graduate school for international leaders, and implemented in the Costa Rican public school system. Now the Connection Practice is empowering more students faster through champions of youth around the world. They become certified to teach the Connection Practice (CP) and then teach it to the young people they serve. For example, the Connection Practice has been combined with Restorative Justice in Santa Clara County, CA. A certified CP Trainer teaches it to youth offenders so they are prepared to make amends with their victims. The Connection Practice (CP) combines empathy and insight and is taught using magnetic or digital CP Boards and biofeedback. It won the Ashoka Changemakers Innovation Award chosen from 79 projects in 32 countries. Endorsed by President Oscar Arias, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and Eileen Rockefeller, co-founder of CASEL, the leading organization for social-emotional learning in the US, the CP excels in creating connection with self and others. Johnson’s book, Completely Connected, is an Amazon bestseller and won a Nautilus Award in the Psychology Category. Over 100,000 adults and children in the US, Costa Rica, Japan, and other countries have learned the Connection Practice. In addition to presentations in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Central America, Rita Marie has been a keynote speaker at a Rotary International Peace Conference, a Peace Alliance Conference in Washington DC., a Summit of Ministries, and Departments for Peace in Costa Rica and throughout Japan. Rita Marie currently serves as Founding Director of Rasur Foundation International, a non-profit that is turning generational pain into generational peace through the Connection Practice. To contact her, call 214-48-4345 or write RitaMarie@ConnectionPractice.org. She wrote Completely Connected: Uniting Our Empathy and Insight for Extraordinary Results. You can buy the book here: https://connectionpractice.org/shop/#!form/PublicStore/5b607d04afd691063e34cb9c Upcoming events with Rita: Riita Marie Johnson will offer a free 30-minute message called This December: Less Stress, More Bliss on December 12th at 4:30 PM PST on Zoom. Here is the link to register: https://connectionpractice.org/less_stress_more_bliss/#!form/LessStressMoreBliss Please join Rita Marie for a Connection Practice Tour in Costa Rica! Participants immerse themselves in the Connection Practice and enjoy good food and company while touring beautiful Costa Rica! The next tour will take place from February 12-19, 2022. Here is the link to the tour brochure: http://connectionpractice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CR-Tour-Brochure-Revision-2022-2.pdf. Anyone interested can e-mail info@connectionpractice.org. Rita Marie regularly offers Inner Wellness for Success online from 9AM-4PM PST on Zoom. You can register here: https://connectionpractice.org/cp_course/ or check on other dates it will be offered by writing info@connectionpractice.org. For daily support, anyone can join the 15-minute Daily Coherence Calls on Zoom and Facebook. To learn more or join, check here: https://connectionpractice.org/free-daily-support/. You can receive our free Connection Practice Newsletter by subscribing here: https://connectionpractice.org/#signup. Please check https://connectionpractice.org and social media for more information https://www.facebook.com/ConnectionPractice/ You can listen to the episode here: full false 20:00 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-82-4-day-work-week-experiment-lessons-learned-and-whats-next-nicole-miller-from-buffer/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:24:19 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3531 Listen to Nicole Miller, People Operations Manager at Buffer for our Special Holiday Replay! Teresa McQueen talks with Nicole about Buffer’s 2020 4 Day Work Week Experiment. In May 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Buffer decided to experiment with a 4 Day Work Week. After a month, they felt the need to extend the trial of the experiment to December. Listen to the Podcast to see what they found out! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:40How did the 4 Day workweek start? 14:42Break and Public Service Announcement 15:57What are your biggest findings? 27:50Teresa’s Closing Remarks We Encouraged People To Make It Their Own. We Really Tried To Look At What Is A Creative Way We Can Address It, Make Our Team Feel Supportive, Make Them Feel Heard And Make Sure That We Are Focusing On The People And Human Component Of Our Work Place.– Nicole Miller Thank You To: Nicole Miller Click here for the article on 4 Day Work Week full false 29:53 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-81-celebrating-veterans-day-with-nations-finest-chris-johnson-and-jason-henry/ Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:14:27 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3525 Today's guests are Chris Johnson and Jason Henry from Nation's Finest. Teresa McQueen talks with Chris and Jason for a Special Veteran's Day Episode! Nation's Finest provides critical services and support for veterans and their families. Chris and Jason discuss the biggest challenges faced by veterans as they reenter the workforce and the benefits of hiring a veteran. Jason gives his personal experience on what life was like after the Navy and why he joined Nation's Finest to help Veteran's live their best life after the Military. Don't miss this Special Veteran's Day Episode! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:58Benefit’s of Hiring a Veteran 17:30Break and Public Service Announcement 18:53Chris' Story - After the Navy 29:18Teresa’s Closing Remarks Thank You To: Chris Johnson and Jason Henry full false 30:03 https://workplaceperspective.com/mekala-krishnan/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:26:52 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3520 Dr. Mekala Krishnan is a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey’s business and economics research arm. Her research focuses on various topics related to inclusive growth and economic development, including climate risk, globalization, productivity growth in advanced economies, and women’s role in labor markets. Her most recent research focuses on the near-term impact of physical climate risk across sectors and geographies, including its implications for companies and countries. Her past research has focused on the future of globalization including the evolution of global value chains, prospects for emerging markets, and the impact of services trade, intangible assets, and digital globalization on value chains. Mekala is a frequent speaker on these topics at global conferences as well as with executives at Fortune 500 companies. She has authored numerous articles and her work has been cited in leading business publications. Mekala is a member of a task force at the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at Brookings focused on improving productivity measurement. She also serves on an advisory board for the Sibley School of Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University and is a board member of the Global Fund for Women, a leading public foundation dedicated to improving global gender equality. Previously, Mekala worked as a consultant for McKinsey’s advanced-industries group, where she focused on innovation, strategy, and operations projects for engineering clients. Mekala received her Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University in 2011. Prior to Cornell, she received a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2006 from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. You can find out more about Mekala Krishnan here You can listen to the episode here: full false 17:38 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-80-linkedin-faqs-asked-and-answered-debbie-mccormick/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:11:37 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3517 Today’s guest is Debbie McCormick author of LinkedIn for Rookies. Teresa McQueen and Debbie answer some of the most frequently asked questions people have when it comes to LinkedIn. Debbie gives tips on how often you should post on LinkedIn and the proper equipment to use to make you and your video look professional. She also talks about how different your LinkedIn profile is different from your bio or resume and what you should and shouldn't be including. Teresa and Debbie discuss the newly rolled out LinkedIn Live! Keywords can be super important in how people can find you on LinkedIn, Debbie gives her best types for optimizing your profile. To find out more about Debbie and the special offer she is giving Workplace Perspective Listeners, please visit: https://www.debbiemccormick.com/ To purchase Debbie's book, please visit: here Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:36How Often to Post? 12:20Break and Public Service Announcement 13:04Keywords and Optimization 22:52Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 23:43 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-79-accommodation-compliance-etiquette-teresa-mcqueen/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:57:45 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3511 In today's episode, Teresa talks about accommodation and compliance etiquette for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme for this year is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” Teresa discusses SB639, the recently passed California law. Beginning January 1, 2022, California employers will be prohibited from paying workers with disabilities less than the prevailing minimum wage. She gives tips on recruitment etiquette for conducting interviews and how to prepare. Teresa also talks about her workplace etiquette tips for some specific situations. For more information on National Disability Employment Awareness Month visit the U.S. Department of Labor website here and search for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. You can also visit What Can You Do Campaign, here. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 02:15Recruitment Etiquette 12:57Break and Public Service Announcement 13:27Workplace Etiquette Tips 27:21Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 28:24 https://workplaceperspective.com/robert-lopez/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:22:30 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3508 Rob currently serves as the Head of Public Relations and Content for Aria Systems, a San Francisco-based cloud-based billing and monetization platform provider. Rob is a communications leader with 25 years of experience in the areas of public and media relations, community affairs, and employee and executive communications for tech and non-tech companies. Prior to joining Aria, Rob served as the Head of Communications for start-up AutoGravity, inc. in Irvine, CA. He has also held senior communications roles at Visa, Sitecore, Cisco, and eBay. Rob graduated from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Public Relations and went straight into an early career as a news reporter. After moving into the corporate world, Rob earned his Master's Degree in Mass Communications from San Jose State University. You can listen to the episode here: full false 24:06 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-78-18-inclusion-isms-you-need-to-know-tova-sherman/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:58:27 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3500 Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month - "America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion" In today's episode, Teresa talks with Tova Sherman, author, speaker, and CEO of Reachability, about the 18 Inclusion-isms You Need to Know. October marks the start of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In honor of this year’s theme “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion” we’re dedicating a two-part series to stress the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment as our nation begins to recover from the devastating impacts of COVID-19 on our country’s workforce.  Teresa and Tova dispel some of the more common myths about inclusion in the workplace for those with disabilities. Tova explains 2 of her 18 Inclusion-isms; 'Education Osmosis' and 'Everyone had/has a disability.' To learn more about Tova or to purchase her book, click here. To find out more about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, click here. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 02:12Dispelling Common Myths 19:30Break and Public Service Announcement 19:59Inclusion-isms 33:10Teresa's Closing Remarks Removing architectural barriers is a lovely step – but it is the attitudinal barriers, from the top down, that we really need to focus on Tova Sherman full false https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-77-the-corp-introvert-filling-the-leadership-gap-steve-friedman/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:48:12 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3493 In today's episode, Teresa talks to Steve Friedman, author of The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence. Teresa and Steve discuss what an introvert is and what the workplace is like for introverts. Steve gives advice on what introverts can do to help their career path. He also discusses how employers can help their introverted employees succeed in the workplace. Steve's book The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence will be available this Fall! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 1:24What is an Introvert 12:44Break and Public Service Announcement 13:12How an Introvert can exceed in the workplace 26:57Teresa'a Closing Remarks Most companies are about 50% introverts, which is surprising to everyone, including introvertsSteve Friedman full false 27:55 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-76-vaccine-q-a-sharon-rennert/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:38:54 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3482 In today's special episode Teresa talks to Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, about the vaccine mandate. Teresa and Sharon answer questions that all employees and employers are asking right now about vaccine mandates. Questions answered in this episode Can my employer ask me about my vaccination status? As an employer, can I make it mandatory that my employees be vaccinated?Can my vaccination policy mirror what the federal government is doing? Can I incentivize my employees to get vaccinated? Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:51Part 1 Q & A 15:05Break and Public Service Announcement 16:24Part 2 Q & A 30:27Teresa'a Closing Remarks full false 31:27 https://workplaceperspective.com/christele-demuro/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:50:50 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3485 Christèle’s practice is mostly about assisting skilled workers to secure temporary visas and entrepreneurs to self-sponsor for legal permanent residence with their American companies. She is currently a student of Harvard Extension pursuing a Graduate Certificate Program in International Relations. This is highly relevant to the current state of affairs between the U.S. and foreign countries and bears a connection with her daily work as an immigration lawyer. Christèle puts a particular focus on client relations: she handles cases and communications personally from begin to finish with no wait time to schedule a call with her, she produces high-quality work and remains honest with her clients throughout about the likelihood of succeeding with their petitions or applications. Christèle loves good food & wine, travel, discussing the news, reading, and enjoy it all even more while spending time with family and friends!! She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the International School of OC, the only accredited French-Immersion School PK-6 in Orange County. Her 3 children attended this school before transferring to Tustin Public Schools. You can listen to the episode here: full false 25:48 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-75-mid-year-legal-update-teresa-mcqueen/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3478 Teresa gives a Mid-Year update on some recent key rulings and gives some reminders for employees and employers. Topics discussed in this episode are: CalSavers Retirement Savings Program (CalSavers), for more information visit www.calsavers.comDistracted Driving License PointsCalifornia local minimum wage increase, for more information visit www.laborcenter.Berkeley.edu. EEO-1 Update, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently announced a new filing deadline for Employer Information Reports (EEO-1)EEOC released updated guidance on protections extended to LGBTQ+ workers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), for more information visit https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/protections-against-employment-discrimination-based-sexual-orientation-or-genderPresident Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:26Legal Reminders 10:58Break and Public Service Announcement 12:14Legal Updates 27:38Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 28:05 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-74-health-and-wellness-kelly-lam/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3454 Today's guest is Kelly Lam, a wellness expert and founder of The Whole Purpose. Teresa and Kelly discuss the importance of health and wellness in the workplace, and why it is so important for employers to pay attention to their employees. Kelly discusses her top tips for how to stay healthy at work so you can be better focused and perform your job better. One tip Kelly talks about is setting a timer to get up during your workday. You can find out more about Kelly at https://thewholepurpose.com/. The Whole Purpose, a company that offers individuals and corporations an innovative approach to physical and emotional wellbeing through Mindful Wellness and Purposeful Communication. 0:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Health and Wellness - Why it's Important 13:44Break and Public Service Announcement 15:01What is important for Employee/Employer 24:28Teresa's Closing Remarks Be happy, be healthyKelly Lam full false 25:16 https://workplaceperspective.com/neil-pederson/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:15:54 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3439 Neil Pedersen is a fierce competitor, savvy negotiator, and insightful strategist. He has a thirty- year track record of procuring significant judgments and settlements in the areas of employment discrimination and termination as well as insurance coverage and bad faith, business litigation, and real property litigation. He enjoys and excels in trial, and pushes cases aggressively in that direction. Neil has been recognized by the legal community as one of its most honored professionals. He has been regularly named a Southern California Super Lawyer, and one of the best employment attorneys in Orange County. He has enjoyed over twenty-five years as an AV-rated attorney for his excellence and ethical compass. His law school inducted him into its Alumni Hall of Fame in 2010, and in 2018 the Western State Law Review presented him with its first Distinguished Alumni Award. Neil was named Attorney of the Year by the State Bar Solo and Small Firm Section in 2016. Neil enjoys sharing his in-depth knowledge and experience with others. He has contributed over 20,000 answers on the AVVO Q&A site, making him the by far most prolific contributor to the employment practice area on that site.  He has given over 85 professional presentations and has contributed to almost 40 publications to the legal community. Neil has been married to his wife Janelle for 33 years. He has three sons, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He enjoys watching high school and college sports and loves to travel. You can listen to the episode here: full false 31:35 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-73-replay-ban-the-box-alan-crivaro/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:06:03 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3434 Today's replay episode is a very informational interview with attorney Alan Crivaro on California's Ban The Box legislation. The interview continues to receive a lot of positive feedback and the topic remains relevant and as important as ever. During the interview, Teresa McQueen talks with criminal defense attorney Alan Crivaro about California's Ban-The-Box legislation. The episode provides an overview of Ban-The-Box conditional offers of employment and notice requirements as a starting point for a discussion on how Ban-The-Box legislation will impact the employer selection process. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:39Thoughts on Ban the Box 16:29Break and Public Service Announcement 17:52Things Employees and Employers need to know 33:33Teresa's Closing Remarks RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: California AB1008 – Criminal Conviction History Department of Fair Employment & Housing – What Can An Employer Ask? California Code of Regulations Section 11017 – Employee Selection Additional Materials: Orange County Lawyer Magazine Article: WHEN TO ASK, WHEN TO TELL:NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S RECENT BAN-THE-BOX LEGISLATIONby Teresa A. McQueen and Alan J. Crivaro full false 34:44 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-72-demystifying-leadership-angie-morgan/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 17:49:21 +0000 https://workplaceperspective.com/?p=3429 Today’s guest is Angie Morgan, executive coach, and co-creator of leadership development, Lead Star. Teresa McQueen talks with Angie about demystifying leadership. Angie gives her tips and thoughts for leaders and how they may identify and mentor those around them. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30What does it mean to "demystify" leadership? 12:57Break and Public Service Announcement 14:19Tips and thoughts for leaders 26:49Teresa's Closing Remarks Leadership happens in your mind, so pay attention to your thoughts, and if you don't like your narrator, you can fire that personAngie Morgan More information on Angie Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch, co-created the leadership development firm, Lead Star Check out Angie and Courtney's book, SPARK 72 72 Episode #72 – Demystifying Leadership : Angie Morgan full false 27:34 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-71-demystifying-the-ca-privacy-rights-act-part-2-peter-stockburger/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:00:01 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11587 Today’s guest is Peter Stockburger, a partner at Dentons. Teresa McQueen talks with Peter for Part 2 of California’s Privacy Rights Act. They discuss what is CA Consumer Privacy Act and CA Privacy Right Act. Peter gives us insight into what employers and employees can expect to see in 2023, and his takeaways and best practices.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:48What we can expect for 2023 15:10Break and Public Service Announcement 16:28Key Take A Ways and Best Practices 28:25Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 29:29 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-70-demystifying-the-ca-privacy-rights-act-part-1-peter-stockburger/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:00:10 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11575 Today’s guest is Peter Stockburger, a partner at Dentons. Teresa McQueen talks with Peter about California’s Privacy Rights Act. They discuss what is CA Consumer Privacy Act and CA Privacy Right Act. Peter gives us insight into what will happen when CPRA becomes effective in 2023, what employers and employees will need to know, and what employers will need to provide to their listeners.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:57What is California’s PPA and PRA? 11:44Break and Public Service Announcement 12:50What Employees and Employers Need to Know 24:05Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 25:06 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-69-embracing-mental-wellness-scott-shute/ Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:17 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11572 Today’s guest is Scott Shute, Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs at LinkedIn. Teresa McQueen talks with Scott about embracing mental wellness.  “I think we are seeing an evolution, you can think of mindfulness as a mental exercise, as a corollary to physical exercise” -Scott Shute “There’s this stigma. If I admit to not being perfect, admit to having a bad day; that I am weak, and that is a stigma that we need to get over”-Scott Shute Scott is the author of the book, The Full Body Yes: Change Your Work and Your World from the Inside Out. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:38Mental Wellness in the Workplace 09:53Break and Public Service Announcement 11:12Effects of COVID-19 on Employees 20:50Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 21:35 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-68-immigration-and-the-lingering-impacts-of-covid-19-christele-demuro/ Tue, 11 May 2021 11:00:56 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11569 Today’s guest is Christèle Demuro, experienced Attorney in business immigration law. Teresa McQueen talks with Christèle about immigration and lingering impacts of COVID-19.  Teresa and Christèle talk about the first 100 Days of the new Biden Administration; what changes have we seen and what can we expect. They also discuss the limitations imposed by COVID-19 and the accommodations that U.S. employers have made and the long-term impact of COVID-19 on remote work and visas for immigrants. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:25Travel Restrictions and Impact on Immigration 12:25Break and Public Service Announcement 13:43COVID-19 Impacts on Immigration 25:00Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 25:48 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-67-leveraging-the-designers-mindset-katherine-porter/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:53 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11566 Today’s guest is Katherine Porter, practicing attorney and certified life coach. Teresa McQueen talks with Katherine about the designer’s mindset, what it is and how it can improve your workplace for employers and employees. Dealing with resistance on a new idea in the workplace? Katherine says that with the designer’s mindset, “you don’t hide from them, you bring them into the process.” Katherine discusses the different Designer’s Mindset: Bias to ActionEmpathyRadical CollaborationEmbrace ambiguityFailure ImmunityIterate and Experiment “Designers are focusing on the human value and keep all the humans that are interacting with the design in mind – that could be employees, customers, managers, executives, any stakeholders.“– KATHERINE PORTER Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:32What is the Designer Mindset? 16:51Break and Public Service Announcement 18:03Employee and Employer Perspectives 32:30Teresa's Closing Remarks full false 33:15 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-66-looking-forward-2025-anyone-theresa-agovino/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:38 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11561 The second guest in our Return to Work Series is Theresa Agovino, workplace editor for the Society for Human Resource Management. Teresa McQueen talks with Theresa about what the workplace could look like in 2025.  Facebook and Twitter were one of the first companies to hire a Director of Remote Work to help manage the amount of people working remotely.  Another trend that Theresa says will continue is the push for diversity and inclusion. Theresa also believes that the COVID-19 pandemic has made companies think more about the health of their employees. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Work Trends Looking to 2025 15:44Break and Public Service Announcement 17:00Major Trends for 2025 29:48Teresa's Closing Remarks Companies Have Realized That People Can Productively Work From Home. It’s Made Companies So Much More Aware Of The Health And Safety Of Their Employees– Theresa Agovino Check out the Theresa’s article mentioned in today’s podcast : What Will the Workplace Look Like in 2025 full false 30:37 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-65-the-future-of-work-post-covid-19-susan-lund/ Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:22:36 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11557 The first guest in our Return to Work Series is Susan Lund, partner of McKinsey & Company and a leader of the McKinsey Global Institute. Teresa McQueen talks with Susan about the Future of Work : Post Covid-19. Many employers and employees have faced challenges over the past year, but what will the future hold for the workforce? Listen to the episode to hear about McKinsey’s recent study. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:39Coming Back to Work Post Covid 13:32Break and Public Service Announcement 14:49Reimagined Workforce 21:59Teresa's Closing Remarks There Is Work, But It Is Going To Be Different Work And In General, It’s Specialized Skills. It’s Been Really Hard For New Employees To Join A New Organization And Work Only Via Zoom. It’s A Mindset Shift– Susan Lund Check out the McKinsey Global Institute’s report mentioned in today’s podcast : What 800 Executives Envision for the Postpandemic Workforce What’s Next for Remote Work : an Analysis of 2000 Tasks 800 Jobs and Nine Countries Thank You To: Susan Lund full false 22:49 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-64-addressing-microaggressions-in-the-workplace-michelle-silverthorn/ Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:30:14 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11552 Today’s guest is Michelle Silverthorn, speaker and author of Authenic Diversity. Teresa McQueen talks with Michelle about addressing microaggressions in the workplace. Episode Timeline From A Person’s Perspective, Are They Allowed To Succeed And Belong Here? You Set The Culture That Says, ‘No, We Don’t Do That Here, We Don’t Say That Here, Those Aren’t Actions That We Perform Here– Michelle Silverthorn Thank You To: Michelle Silverthorn Click here to access Michelle’s book Authentic Diversity full false 27:12 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-63-4-day-work-week-experiment-lessons-learned-and-whats-next-nicole-miller-from-buffer/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:00:22 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11548 Today’s guest is Nicole Miller, People Operations Manager at Buffer. Teresa McQueen talks with Nicole about Buffer’s 2020 4 Day Work Week Experiment. In May 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Buffer decided to experiment with a 4 Day Work Week. After a month, they felt the need to extend the trial of the experiment to December. Listen to the Podcast to see what they found out! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:40How did the 4 Day workweek start? 14:42Break and Public Service Announcement 15:57What are your biggest findings? 27:50Teresa’s Closing Remarks We Encouraged People To Make It Their Own. We Really Tried To Look At What Is A Creative Way We Can Address It, Make Our Team Feel Supportive, Make Them Feel Heard And Make Sure That We Are Focusing On The People And Human Component Of Our Work Place.– Nicole Miller Thank You To: Nicole Miller Click here for the article on 4 Day Work Week full false 28:47 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-62-crafting-a-powerful-performance-review-col-carla-bass/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:07:36 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11543 Today’s guest is Col. Carla Bass. Teresa McQueen talks with Carla about crafting a powerful performance review. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:39How Employers can create a Powerful Review 10:36Break and Public Service Announcement 11:57Tips for Powerful Performance Appraisal 21:02Teresa’s Closing Remarks You Have To Make Every Word Count– Col. Carla Bass Thank You To: Ret. Col. Carla Bass Click here for links to Carla’s book “Write to Influence!” full false 21:53 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-61-how-to-create-a-magnetic-linkedin-profile-debbie-mccormick/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:11:28 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11537 Today’s guest is Debbie McCormick. Teresa McQueen talks with Debbie about how to create a magnetic LinkedIn profile. She lays out 5 tips to help improve your LinkedIn profile.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Tips 1 & 2 for a Magnetic Profile 12:04Break and Public Service Announcement 13:17Tips 3 – 5 for a Magnetic Profile 23:40Teresa’s Closing Remarks Thank You To: Debbie McCormick full false 24:28 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-60-take-aways-and-reflections-julie-mccoy/ Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:41:24 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11536 Today’s guest is Life Coach Julie McCoy. Teresa McQueen talks with Julie about take aways from 2020 and reflections for 2021!  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Reflections of 2020 18:05Break and Public Service Announcement 19:19Lesson Learned from 2020 26:27Teresa’s Closing Remarks Thank You To: Julie McCoy full false 27:10 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-59-special-holiday-replay-gender-equality-in-the-workplace-mekala-krishnan/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:37:10 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11529 Special Holiday Replay with guest is Mekala Krishnan. Teresa McQueen talks with Mekala about the Gender Equality in the Workplace Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:38Challenges Women Face in the Workplace 10:09Break and Public Service Announcement 10:59How Women Can Get Ahead 17:44Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/gSl-wSJzMxI Thank You To: Mekala Krishnan full false 19:08 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-58-the-dying-art-of-leadership-anthony-casablanca/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:24:01 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11521 Today’s guest is Anthony Casablanca. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Anthony about the dying art of leadership.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28What is Grief Leadership? 16:26Break and Public Service Announcement 17:43Red-Flag Grief Related Behaviors 29:40Teresa’s Closing Remarks Thank You To: Anthony Casablanca full false 30:23 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-57-leadership-in-a-time-of-crisis-marilyn-gist/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:12:58 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11526 Today’s guest is Marilyn Gist. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Marilyn about leadership in a time of crisis. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 1:253 Questions for Leadership 15:20Break and Public Service Announcement 16:34Balance Between Humility and Ego 25:49Teresa’s Closing Remarks Thank You To: Marilyn Gist full false 26:52 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-56-special-veterans-day-episode-antoinette-balta/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:44:17 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11516 Today's guest is Antoinette Balta, attorney, and Veteran’s Advocate. Teresa McQueen talks with Antoinette for a Special Veteran's Day Episode. Antoinette discusses the barriers Veterans face when trying to reenter the workplace. She also talks about the benefits of hiring a Veteran. Don't miss this Special Veteran's Day Episode! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:35Barriers Veterans Face Reentering the Workplace 11:25Break and Public Service Announcement 12:43Benefit’s of Hiring a Veteran 21:55Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/-ePqFbIStHw Thank You To: Antoinette Balta full false 23:45 https://workplaceperspective.com/julie-mccoy/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:18:16 +0000 https://demo.mekshq.com/megaphone/?p=205 Julie McCoy is a professionally-trained life coach embarking on a new phase of her professional life. After 35 years as a trial and appellate attorney, Julie was called to coaching when she witnessed the power that life coaching has to transform lives. Julie’s most fulfilling years as an attorney were those devoted to serving pro bono clients, helping them transform their lives by solving intractable legal problems that kept them from living lives of joy and satisfaction. Through that work, Julie first found the greatest joy of her own life—helping others to “find their wings.” Searching for an opportunity to summon that sense of joy and fulfillment in her retirement from law, Julie enrolled at Coach Training Institute, the world’s oldest life-coach training and certification organization. She completed CTI’s certification program in November, 2017 and immediately after launched Dragonfly Coaching. full false 27:10 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-55-improving-productivity-tim-ringo/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:11:04 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11523 Today's guest is Tim Ringo, author and HR consultant. Teresa McQueen talks with Tim about improving productivity. Tim recently released a book; "Solving The Productivity Problem: How People Engagement, Innovation and Performance Will Transform Work." Teresa and Tim discuss what causes productivity issues and how they can be fixed.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:27What is the ‘Productivity Problem?’ 09:33Break and Public Service Announcement 10:51Productivity Issues and Trust Issues 20:37Teresa’s Closing Remarks You can find his book "Solving The Productivity Problem: How People Engagement, Innovation and Performance Will Transform Work" here full false 21:30 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-54-a-look-at-the-new-covid-sick-leave-laws-connie-chen/ Wed, 14 Oct 2020 19:26:34 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11513 Today's guest is Connie Chen, principal in the Los Angeles, California, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. Teresa McQueen talks with Connie about new sick leave laws since COVID-19. Teresa and Connie discuss the claims that employers are seeing and new COVID sick leave provisions. Connie also answers some of our viewer questions! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30COVID-19 Sick Leave Provisions 17:02Break and Public Service Announcement 17:56COVID-19 Q&A 28:59Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/y58shRk9hjA full false 29:52 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-53-introverts-in-the-workplace-steve-friedman/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 20:40:37 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11509 Today's guest is Steve Friedman, author of In Search of Courage: An Introvert’s Struggle with Addictive Behaviors. Teresa McQueen talks with Steve about introverts in the workplace. Steve discusses challenges and triumphs for introverts as it relates to the workplace. Steve also talks to us about how introverts can create a successful career path.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:16What is an Introvert? 14:05Break and Public Service Announcement 15:01How an Introvert Can Be Successful 30:30Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/nYefLLfVEAI full false 31:28 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-52-creating-a-happier-office-thalma-lobel/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:43:31 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11505 Today's guest is Thalma Lobel, an internationally recognized psychologist and expert on human behavior. Teresa McQueen talks with Thalma about creating a happier office. Thalma is the author of Whatever Works: The Small Cues That Make a Surprising Difference in Our Success at Work—and How to Create a Happier Office. Teresa and Thalma discuss how companies are tackling the issue of mental health in the workplace; Thalma talks about the perspectives of both sides and how to create a more open environment.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:31Happier Office : Pre/Post COVID 13:57Break and Public Service Announcement 14:18Tackling Mental Health in the Workplace 25:46Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/B9XT45jTd7M You can find her book "Whatever Works: The Small Cues That Make a Surprising Difference in Our Success at Work—and How to Create a Happier Office" here full false 26:33 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-51-special-civility-episode-zoom-etiquette/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:33:36 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11507 Teresa McQueen talks about Zoom Etiquette. COVID-19 has forced many employees to work from home, how they stay connected is Zoom. Teresa gives her tips on Zoom Etiquette for both employers and employees.  Use the video option when possibleDon’t wear your pajamasStage your video areaLighting is also very important and typically, more light is betterTry to look into the cameraDo your own tech support before you startStay on mute if you’re not talkingDon’t eat during the meetingDon’t do other private things while on a meetingStay focusedLimit your meetings to only those who really need to attendFinally, just like an in-person meeting, the host should be the last to leave  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:17Tips 1-6 for Best Zoom Etiquette 19:52Break and Public Service Announcement 20:43Tips 6-12 for Best Zoom Etiquette 30:38Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/g8zE68ve-mk full false 31:30 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-50-covid-19-in-the-non-profit-and-educational-world-tia-dwyer/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:52:25 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11502 Today's guest is Tia Dwyer, Chief Operating Officer at THINK Together. Teresa McQueen talks with Tia dealing COVID-19 issues in the non-profit and educational world. Tia discusses with Teresa the initial challenges that THINK Together is facing and what companies can anticipate during the first ‘work from home’ week. Teresa and Tia give suggestions on how people can stay connected during the pandemic. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:58COVID Challenges in Schools 14:57Break and Public Service Announcement 16:05Handling the New Normal 21:02Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 21:49 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-49-remote-work-the-new-way-to-work-katie-womersley/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:17:00 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11497 Today's guest is Katie Womersley, VP of Engineering at Buffer. Teresa McQueen talks with Katie about working remotely. Katie gives her myths and pitfalls of remote work and how you can create a team atmosphere and not be in the same room as your co-workers. Teresa and Katie discuss Buffer’s efforts in tackling mental health in the workplace, especially in the time of a pandemic. Katie gives our audience her tops for maintaining moral, preventing burnout and how to work better, while working remotely. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:34Myths and Pitfalls of Remote Work 12:06Break and Public Service Announcement 13:01Mental Health in the Workplace 20:29Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 21:34 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-48-artificial-intelligence-for-human-resources-ben-eubanks/ Wed, 08 Jul 2020 21:39:42 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11494 Today's guest is Ben Eubanks, principal analyst and Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research. Teresa McQueen talks with Ben about Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources. Teresa and Ben discuss how Artificial Intelligence and Human Resources are integrating, what area Human Resources are using Artificial Intelligence now and what are the benefits and challenges. Ben gives his tips for those who are looking to integrate Artificial Intelligence into their Human Resource programs Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:25AI and HR Integrating 14:50Break and Public Service Announcement 15:47How To Tips for Integrating 25:33Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/y8oRiRzfMUw full false 26:14 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-47-reverse-mentoring-michael-sorell/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:38:33 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11492 Today's guest is Michael Sorell, Research Fellow at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland. Teresa McQueen talks with Michael about Reverse Mentoring. Teresa and Michael discuss what reserve mentoring is and where the idea originated. Michael gives his tips for challenges organizations and individuals face when introducing a reverse mentoring program and how they can get the program started. Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:41What is ‘reverse mentoring?” 13:15Break and Public Service Announcement 14:10How To Get Involved in Reverse Mentoring 24:39Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/L5LYOqVx6wo full false 25:22 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-46-civility-and-gender-bias-in-the-practice-of-law-andrew-friedman/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:57:29 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11490 Today's guest is Andrew Friedman, a name partner with the law firm of Helmer Friedman LLP. Teresa McQueen talks with Andrew about the Civility and Gender Bias in the Practice of Law. Teresa and Andrew discuss the incivility in law and where he believes it is coming from. Andrew talks about what he thinks we can do to correct these issues and gives examples that he has encountered.  Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Increase in Uncivil Behavior 13:35Break and Public Service Announcement 14:10Improving Civility 23:57Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 24:46 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-45-gender-equality-in-the-workplace-mekala-krishnan/ Wed, 13 May 2020 16:33:56 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11484 Today's guest is Mekala Krishnan, Senior Fellow at McKinsey Global Institute. Teresa McQueen talks with Mekala about Gender Equality in the Workplace. Teresa and Mekala discuss 'The Future of Women at Work: Transitions in the Age of Automation' report by Mckinsey & Company. The report talks about significant challenges women face in the workplace and the possible threat of automation. Mekala talks about transitional opportunities and what women can do to get ahead of the curve.  Read the report here.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:51Challenges Women Face in the Workplace 09:14Break and Public Service Announcement 10:20How Women Can Get Ahead 16:48Teresa’s Closing Remarks https://youtu.be/gSl-wSJzMxI full false 17:38 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-44-special-covid-19-workplace-perspective-greg-dill-and-the-cares-act-part-2/ Wed, 06 May 2020 20:44:19 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11477 Today's episode is Part two of our Special COVID-19 show featuring Greg Dill, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate, and SBA Lending at Union Bank in Irvine CA. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen continues her conversation with Greg about the newly enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) focusing on the Small Business Debt Relief Program. Greg continues to provide great insight and timely insights into these SBA assistance programs. If you missed our first episode or would like to hear more from Greg on the Paycheck Protection Program and the Emergency Economic Injury Grant, check out episode #40! Designated as a world-wide pandemic in early March, the effects of COVID-19 are touching all of our lives with far reaching implications as the edges of our personal and professional lives begin to blend together; a direct result of 'shelter in-place' orders and the shuttering non-essential workplaces. Greg provides amazing information on these vital SBA related programs aimed at helping small business and self-employed individual weather the COVID-19 storm.     Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships. Shortly California's Governor Gavin Newsom's March 19, 2020 stay at home order was issued we at Workplace Perspective began preparing a series of COVID-19 related episodes. Our goal: To share some real stories from real people who are, like you our listeners, dealing with this novel and ever changing environment. We hope you find our guests stories inspirational, affirming and encouraging.  Rest assured that we at Workplace Perspective, in compliance with California's shelter in-place order, are broadcasting for the foreseeable future from our make-shift home studios. We thank you for your continued support! Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:51Small Business Debt Relief Program 16:30Break and Public Service Announcement 17:19CARES Act Impact On Small Businesses 29:31Teresa’s Closing Remarks Part one here full false 30:18 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-43-special-covid-19-workplace-perspective-faq-with-neil-pedersen-esq-part-2/ Wed, 06 May 2020 09:44:46 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11475 Today's episode is a continuation of our FAQ episode with attorney Neil Pedersen, Founder and Principal Attorney at Pedersen Law. Teresa McQueen and Neil continue responding to important COVID-19 related questions such as, "Do I have to return to work if I'm still afraid of being exposed to COVID-19?" and "Can my boss require me to wear a mask when I return to work?"   Designated as a world-wide pandemic in early March, the effects of COVID-19 are touching all of our lives with far reaching implications as the edges of our personal and professional lives begin to blend together; a direct result of 'shelter in-place' orders and the shuttering non-essential workplaces. Teresa and Neil provide employee and employer perspectives as the working world focuses on returning to work.     Shortly California's Governor Gavin Newsom's March 19, 2020 stay at home order was issued we at Workplace Perspective began preparing a series of COVID-19 related episodes. Our goal: To share some real stories from real people who are, like you our listeners, dealing with this novel and ever changing environment. We hope you find our guests stories inspirational, affirming and encouraging.  Rest assured that we at Workplace Perspective, in compliance with California's shelter in-place order, are broadcasting for the foreseeable future from our make-shift home studios. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:38Common COVID Questions 15:07Break and Public Service Announcement 16:02Handling the New Normal 30:54Teresa's Closing Remarks Listen to Part one here full false 31:35 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-42-californias-independent-contractor-case-kevin-ruf/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:27:41 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11467 Teresa McQueen talks with Kevin about the Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County, case decided April 30, 2018. A litigation partner at Glancy, Prongay & Murryay, Kevin has the distinction of arguing the Dynamex case before the California Supreme Court. During this episode Kevin offers insight into this seminal case and his thoughts on California's AB5 legislation which marks the codification of Dynamex's controversial ABC test for Independent Contractors.  Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:56Dynamex Case 15:22AB-5 23:31Teresa’s Closing Remarks full false 24:19 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-41-special-covid-19-workplace-perspective-faq-with-neil-pedersen-esq/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:55:45 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11463 Today's guest is attorney Neil Pedersen, Founder and Principal Attorney at Pedersen Law. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen and Neil provide responses to some FAQs regarding COVID-19 and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act's (FFCRA) Emergency Family Medical Leave Response and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Acts.  Neil also shares his thoughts and experiences as a small business owner in transitioning his 'brick and morter' law practice to a functioning remote workforce.  Designated as a world-wide pandemic in early March, the effects of COVID-19 are touching all of our lives with far reaching implications as the edges of our personal and professional lives begin to blend together; a direct result of 'shelter in-place' orders and the shuttering non-essential workplaces. Teresa and Neil provide employee and employer perspectives regarding leave, layoffs and sick pay provisions of the FFCRA.   Shortly California's Governor Gavin Newsom's March 19, 2020 stay at home order was issued we at Workplace Perspective began preparing a series of COVID-19 related episodes. Our goal: To share some real stories from real people who are, like you our listeners, dealing with this novel and ever changing environment. We hope you find our guests stories inspirational, affirming and encouraging.  Rest assured that we at Workplace Perspective, in compliance with California's shelter in-place order, are broadcasting for the foreseeable future from our make-shift home studios. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:41COVID-19 Questions 19:30Break and Public Service Announcement 20:26More COVID-19 Questions 41:04Break and Public Service Announcement 52:43Teresa’s Closing Remarks Listen to Part two here full false 53:30 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-40-special-covid-19-workplace-perspective-greg-dill-and-the-cares-act/ Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:30:42 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11464 Today's guest is Greg Dill, Vice President of Commercial Real Estate, and SBA Lending at Union Bank in Irvine CA. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Greg about the newly enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) which provides numerous resources for small businesses including: the Paycheck Protection Program, Emergency Economic Injury Grant and the Small Business Debt Relief Program. In this first of a two-part program, Greg gives details and industry insights into the Paycheck Protection Program and the Emergency Economic Injury Grant. Watch for our second episode! Designated as a world-wide pandemic in early March, the effects of COVID-19 are touching all of our lives with far reaching implications as the edges of our personal and professional lives begin to blend together; a direct result of 'shelter in-place' orders and the shuttering non-essential workplaces. Greg provides amazing information on these vital SBA related programs aimed at helping small business and self-employed individual weather the COVID-19 storm.    Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships. Shortly California's Governor Gavin Newsom's March 19, 2020 stay at home order was issued we at Workplace Perspective began preparing a series of COVID-19 related episodes. Our goal: To share some real stories from real people who are, like you our listeners, dealing with this novel and ever changing environment. We hope you find our guests stories inspirational, affirming and encouraging.  Rest assured that we at Workplace Perspective, in compliance with California's shelter in-place order, are broadcasting for the foreseeable future from our make-shift home studios. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:43Common CARES Act Questions 14:06Break and Public Service Announcement 14:59Emergency Economic Injury Grant 22:30Teresa’s Closing Remarks Continue to Part Two here full false 23:15 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-39-conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace-rita-marie-johnson/ Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:52:48 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11482 Today's guest is Rita Marie Johnson. Teresa McQueen talks with Rita about the conflict resolution in the workplace. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:45Conflict Resolving Techniques 11:40Break and Public Service Announcement 12:35Tips for Conflict Resolution 19:13Teresa’s Closing Remarks Thank you to Rita Marie Johnson. You can find more about her here. full false 20:00 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-38-special-covid-19-workplace-perspective-treena-meyers/ Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:30:16 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11459 Today's guest is Treena Meyers, Director of Human Resources and Training at the Fleet Science Center of San Diego . SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Treena about her experiences - professionally and personally - in dealing with the impacts of COVID-19.  Designated as a world-wide pandemic in early March, the effects of COVID-19 are touching all of our lives with far reaching implications as the edges of our personal and professional lives begin to blend together; a direct result of 'shelter in-place' orders and the shuttering non-essential workplaces. We'll hear how Treena and her team at the Fleet Science Center managed to navigate this unprecedented event and be inspired by her words of hope and encouragement.  Shortly California's Governor Gavin Newsom's March 19, 2020 stay at home order was issued we at Workplace Perspective began preparing a series of COVID-19 related episodes. Our goal: To share some real stories from real people who are, like you our listeners, dealing with this novel and ever changing environment. We hope you find our guests stories inspirational, affirming and encouraging.  Rest assured that we at Workplace Perspective, in compliance with California's shelter in-place order, are broadcasting for the foreseeable future from our make-shift home studios. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:48COVID-19 Impacts on Businesses 09:50Break and Public Service Announcement 10:51Staying Connected During COVID-19 16:43Teresa’s Closing Remarks "There is hope in all of this...." - Treena Meyers Treena's Surviving COVID-19 Tips Remember, there is hope in all of this; that we're going to get through this and we're going to come out stronger on the other side.  Find joy in your day. Consider keeping a daily 'Thankful Journal' to keep track of the things you are most thankful for in your life.   Count your blessings. Ask yourself what can you do for your community. What are the things you can still do to impact somebody for the better? How can you impact the community you work with? Thank you to Treena Meyers. Find more about her here. Find more about The Fleet Science Center of San Diego here. Get the Transcript here full false 17:28 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-37-true-impact-of-paid-paternity-leave-rob-wilson/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:30:34 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11455 Today's guest is Rob Wilson, President of Employco USA . SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Rob about his thoughts on the true cost of providing paid Paternity leave. Rob will discuss his perspective - based on the findings of a Danish research project - on how businesses can actually increase retention and recruitment through paid paternity related leave.  This show also offers a brief comment on the emerging COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to spread across the nation impacting our personal lives as well as our workplace relationships. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:38Need for Paternity Leave 13:38Break and Public Service Announcement 14:49COVID-19 19:59Future of Paid Paternity Leave 25:00Teresa’s Closing Remarks "76% of men who take paid paternity leave return to work within 1 week."- Rob Wilson Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: According to Rob Wilson, workplace culture heavily influences when/if men take paternity leave. The overall goal in pushing for paid paternity leave is the desire to provide parents the opportunity to become involved in their children's lives from the earliest possible moment.  Positive impacts of improved recruitment and retention outweigh the perceived negative impacts associated with alleged financial burdens and downturns in productivity due to paid leave. More and more large employers such as Starbucks, General Mills, and Lowe's Hardware, are taking the initiative and providing paid parental leave.    Rob's Tips for Those Interested In Increasing Paid Parental Leave Advocate within your organization by bringing the issue of paid parental leave to the attention of top management or your Human Resources Team.  Contact your state and federal representative and encourage them to bring attention to the issue. Join a local, state or national organization and lend your voice! Thank you to Rob Wilson. Find more about him here. full false 25:46 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-36-write-to-influence-col-carla-bass/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 03:30:57 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11442 Today's guest is Col. Carla Bass. Teresa McQueen talks with Carla about her book Write to Influence!, why every boss needs a staff that can write effectively and how to banish bureaucratic blather - We love that! Carla also shares with our listeners  some very practical tips for improving your writing skills.    Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:29Importance of Workplace Writing Skills 13:29Break and Public Service Announcement 14:20Bureaucratic Blather 24:48Teresa’s Closing Remarks "Powerful writing changes lives." - Col. Carla Bass Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: According to Carla Bass, "powerful writing is the life blood of an organization." Word sculpting is a methodology developed by Carla Bass that focuses on strategizing the message and then using specific tools to chip away at the redundant words (the ones that hog space) and the bureaucratic blather to sculpt out a solid hard hitting message.  Every single writer is constrained by two things: 1) the readers time; and 2) space. The author who leverages time and space best wins!   Carla's Write to Influence! Tips Don't put the horse before the cart. Identify what is the most important part of your message and raise that to the very top. Outline the journey you're trying to take the reader on.  If you are trying to extend your influence you have to explain [your principle thoughts] in very concise persuasive language, being cognizant of time and space.  Strategize and hone your message to make each word count. Leave out the "Bureaucratic Blather:" Don't use noun, after noun, after noun....Don't smother the verbInstead of "provide a demonstration" use "demonstrate"Instead of "reduce the amount of time" use "expedite"Instead of "conduct over-site" use "oversee"Instead of "provide contribution" use "contribute" Don't use words that "hog the space." Instead of using several words to convey one thought - go for the one!Instead of "at the present time" try "presently"Instead of "those who attend" try "attendees"Instead of take you up on" try "accept"Instead of "talk about" try "discuss"Instead of "prior to that" try "previously" Avoid redundancy by removing words already inferred in the sentence (e.g., "He was being surreptitiously sneaky" should be "He was being sneaky.") Avoid useless words such as:. There is / There areProvide withOn a daily basisIn order toMoving forward we will Carla's Tips For Employees To help employees take control of various situations (Job Interviews, Resumes, Performance Reviews), Carla offers the following tips: Job Interviews: Strategize your message beforehand. Before the interview think about and have ready 3 short messages you want to leave behind with your interviewer.  Performance Reviews (Where your employer asks for your written input): Pretend you are writing about someone else - eliminate the ego. Keep track of what you do day-to-day and the impact of those actions. Emphasis the "what happened" as a result of what you contributed. Prioritize and triage. What were the effects of the things you did (on a day-to-day basis)? Did your actions impact other divisions, people, organizations? Did you set new benchmarks? The further the ripples go the higher up that information should be in the information you put forward to your supervisor. Frame the story. Details make a huge difference (e.g., Instead of "Created Handbook" try "Created an 80 page handbook, distributed to over 500 employees and integral to the onboarding of 80 new employees.")Keep track of any accolades or compliments from customers or co-workers.  Resume: Use hard hitting verbs:Use: Developed, implemented, interacted with, created, integrated - these action words tell the reader exactly what you did. Avoid: responsible for, solely responsible for, provide coordination, provided support - these words leave the reader asking, "what exactly did you do?"Write your resume targeting the employer. Ask yourself, "what are the employers needs?"  Tell the employer, "I can help you because I can..." instead of "hire me because I'm good at...." full false 25:39 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-35-dealing-with-the-saboteur-in-your-head-julie-mccoy/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:48:10 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11392 Today's guest is Life Coach Julie McCoy. Teresa McQueen talks with Julie about how to silence our inner Saboteur - that little voice in our head that touts self-doubt and fear. Listen in as Julie provides some valuable insight into how to evict (or at least muzzle) that inner critic and reach your full potential in the year to come!    Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:30Saboteur – Who/What is it? 14:34Break and Public Service Announcement 15:51How to Silence the Saboteur 26:13Teresa’s Closing Remarks “The bigger the goal, the louder the [Saboteur] voice.”– Julie McCoy Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: The inner critic can be a positive force for improvement, but the Saboteur's voices is always going to try to trip us up. The main thing that characterizes the voice of the Saboteur [is that] the Saboteur is a liar.  You'll never win an argument with the Saboteur, but you have within you positive voices that can talk back and help silence the inner critic's monologue.   Julie's  Tips for Employers and Employees Recognizing that the Saboteur is never going to fall silent is one of the first steps to turning down its volume. Confront the Saboteur head-on and identify its message. Once you identify the message you can figure out what parts are true and which parts are false. Work with what's true and turn up the volume; lessening the impact of the Saboteur's false message. Identify and work to bring forward the positive voices. Focus on the voice of positivity when the Saboteur raises its voice and tries to step to the front.   full false 26:56 https://workplaceperspective.com/hot-topic-legislative-update-2020/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 01:05:22 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11385 Today’s Hot Topic focuses on some of the new legislative changes set to take effect in California on January 1, 2020.  Teresa McQueen talks about the new laws impacting mandatory arbitration agreements, the codification of the Dynamex ABC test, and what policies you’ll need to have in your organization’s employee handbook as of January 1st “Enacted to quote, “codify the decision in the Dynamex case and clarify its application,” AB 5  does nothing more than muddy the waters and once again add confusion to what was – for the better part of a year – a very straightforward analysis.” – Teresa McQueen Highlights From This Week’s Workplace Perspective: ABC test remains in effect, but if a court rules that the 3-part ABC test cannot be applied, then the issue of whether individual is an employee or independent contractor is to be determined by applying the Borello factors Keep in mind that the ABC test is an ‘all or nothing’ test – all 3 factors must be met for the individual to be classified as an IC – while Borello requires a weighing of the facts against many various factors The existing Department of Fair Employment & Housing deadline for filing claims of harassment, discrimination or retaliation is extended from 1 year to 3 years (from date of last act of harassment, discrimination or retaliation – unless an exception applies) AB 51 prohibits employers – not subject to Federal Arbitration Act – from requiring applicants/employees to agree, as a condition of employment, to mandatory arbitration of employment related claims (under the CA Labor Code or the Fair Employment & Housing Act) Deadline for complying with SB 1343 is extended by SB 788 to January 1, 2021 (with some exceptions) full false 24:33 https://workplaceperspective.com/hot-topic-2019-holiday-survival-guide/ Wed, 04 Dec 2019 02:10:05 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11384 Today we’re in full holiday mode with our annual Holiday Survival Guide. The holiday mix & mingle season is in full swing which can mean added stress for those who dread the inevitable holiday business social scene. Fear not! Workplace Perspective is here to help you sail through your holiday events with confidence and style!  SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks today about the importance of sending an RSVP, how to engage in small talk, and ways to preserve that all important business relationship as you politely disengage from a social conversation. "Taking the time to think before you act and then acting in way that builds those all important business relationships will go a long way toward helping you shine a bit brighter and solidify your reputation as someone who understands the value of developing and maintaining professional relationships."  - Teresa McQueen Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: Failing to respond to an invitation is one of the most frustrating mistakes people make. By failing to respond to the invitation, you’ve frustrated your host and are well on your way to making a bad impression – and you haven’t even set foot in the door! Be sure to respond to invitations IMMEDIATELY! A good rule of thumb is to respond within a day or two of receiving the invitation. The dictionary defines small talk as “polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial matters, especially as engaged in on social occasions;” Take it for what it is and run with it. If meet and greets make you nervous keep in mind most all social business events are structured as meet and greets. This means attendees are expecting to have people introduce themselves. Half the battle is already won! When politely disengaging from a social conversation, taking the time to consider your options for disengaging honestly will assure that your actions are sincere, genuine, and authentic. And remember, being truthful is an important part of acting honestly. full false 21:37 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-32-lessons-from-an-esop-convert-shawn-burcham/ Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:08:17 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11381 Today’s special guest is Shawn Burcham, Founder & CEO of Pro Food Systems, Inc. and the author of the Amazon Bestselling book Keeping Score with GRITT: Straight Talk Strategies for Success. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Shawn about the challenges in creating & operating a 100% employee owned business. This is an exciting episode with a dynamic entrepreneur who believes empowering employees to think and act like owners is a recipe for success.   "The main job of a CEO or President is to share the vision." - Shawn Burcham Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: One of the biggest challenges in creating an ESOP is overcoming the mental hurdle of recognizing that creating an ESOP requires a loss of owner control. Creating an ESOP won't change the company culture if you don't communicate the reasons behind the decision and why its good for the employees.  ESOP's give everyone a stake in the success of the business and provides a great opportunity to make a commitment to the employees and the local community.  Shawn's  Tips for Employers and Employees: Understand how your business - or the business you work for - operates.  Make an effort to become financially literate to help understand how your actions impact the business.  Become laser-focused on being self-aware of your strengths and weaknesses and focus on utilizing those strengths to become more successful.  Focus on those around you - what are their strengths and motivators - focus on what drives these individuals to help you operate better as part of a team and to increase your overall chances for success.     full false 27:36 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-31-ethics-in-the-workplace-dr-steven-mintz/ Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:09:30 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11376 Today’s special guest is Dr. Steven Mintz, author, speaker and "Ethics Sage." SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Dr. Mintz about the impact of ethics in the workplace and focusing on creating a more productive and civil working environment.  A wonderful episode that highlights the practical steps employees and employers can take to create a more ethics-minded workplace.  "If you want to make a difference, master their way before you s"You have to be pro-active with ethics - not reactive - to get the positive result." - Dr, Steven Mintz Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: Organizations can learn ethics, but it takes having an open-minded leadership that wants to learn, evaluate their own systems, and be open to change. To promote a culture of ethics, organizational leadership needs to "act the way you are asking your employees to act."  "Employees tend to act in the way that they think will be rewarded."  Common dangers zones for unethical behavior flow from messages sent from the top; a lack of "stakeholder capitalism;" and rationalizing unethical behavior. Ethics as an awareness issue and the evolution of the 'ethics culture.' Dr. Mintz' Ethical Tips for Employers and Employees: To achieve positive results you need to be pro-active with ethics, not reactive.  Think before you act and live by the mantra of "do no harm." Consider the consequences of your actions before you act. "It takes a long time to build a reputation for trust, but not very long to destroy it." Go ahead and draft that angry tweet or email, but send it to yourself before sending it to its intended recipient or out onto the internet.    Find a mentor or adviser - someone whose opinion you respect - to go to for advise or to run ideas by before making a report or taking action. full false 27:41 https://workplaceperspective.com/epsiode-29-the-role-of-ai-in-the-workplace-michael-ashley/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 16:33:51 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11365 Today’s special guest is Michael Ashley, Owner and Creative Content specialist at Ink Wordsmith. Mr. Ashley is also a speaker and co-author of "Own the A.I. Revolution: Unlock Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy to Disrupt Your Competition."  SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Ashley about his views artificial intelligence and its impact on the workforce of the future. This engaging conversation delves deep into Mr. Ashley's theories of how artificial intelligence may impact existing jobs while increasing our quality of life and improving certain professions.  "AI poses an opportunity for us to be more human than we've been before." - Michael Ashley Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: "AI is any task or activity completed by a program or a machine that if a human being did the same thing we would say it requires intelligence to complete it." Michael Ashley Andrew Yang - author of "The War on Normal People" - states that:"The media and the public need to be talking about artificial intelligence and the possible threats of automation more. We have some understanding that AI is coming for blue collar jobs - truck driver is raised a lot - but what people don’t realize is that it is also coming for white collar jobs." Amazing new technology called AI Writer aggregates content on the web to help write blogs. Mr. Ashley discusses how this can be considered plagiarism since the person who publishes the blog post just copies and pastes it. But also considers how far is that from original AI content. Author Kai-Fu Lee in his book “AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order” speaks about what AI does for you. In a sense we do have superpowers when we use artificial intelligence. We - in essence - merge with AI to become bigger or greater than we are right now. The ethics of artificial intelligence: How super intelligence is achievable through AI. We are able to behave and think in ways beyond how we can think now. What happens when everyone has the capability, but there are some that won't have access. Do they get left behind? Michael Ashley's Tips for Employers and Employees: We need to begin to see the humanity in other people. We need to find value in other people more than just how much money they can earn us. If we recognize that automation is coming for most jobs how do we begin to relate to each other? Will we begin to relate in a way that we should have been doing all along which was to be kind to one another because they’re a living creature. We need to have more awareness about artificial intelligence and more public discussion about the future. Artificial intelligence can't do what people can do which is to integrate information. Artificial is exactly what humanity needs in this moment. It is a catalyst for us to change how we relate to each other. full false 28:35 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-28-the-9-5-culture-is-changing-hr-professional-mona-shah/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 07:27:12 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11361 Today’s special guest is attorney and Human Resources professional Mona Shah. With over ten years of HR experience Ms. Shah as accumulated a wealth of experience working in the field of human resources. Her impressive career spans various industries and includes working as an HR professional for Twitter, Kaiser Permamente and most recently California Pacific Gas & Electric.  SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Shah about her views and insights into our traditional 9-5 culture and how the workplace dynamic is shifting to become more flexible. This engaging conversation delves deep into the ways companies are evolving to accommodate both local and international employees to obtain the best possible talent available. "Market conditions, workforce demands, and globalization has changed the work culture and environment. The 9-5 brick and mortar isn’t working any more due to these factors. The work place is shifting to a more flexible and remote workplace." - Mona Shah Highlights from This Week's Workplace Perspective: Employees get a better work/life balance and can work from home is a trend that is coming up and benefiting employers and employees. It’s not just tech industry that’s adapting this type of workplace - the remote workplace demand is driven by micro climates too. Even older companies are making changes to acclimate to this new environment. The difference between companies that are open to these changes versus some tech companies that have had these procedures were in place since the beginning of the company. There is an appetite for [remote workforce] and many companies are starting to figure out how to supply it. Need to implement policies and procedures and processes that are fair, consistent, scalable and sustainable to make sure that these distributed  teams can be managed in the right way, Otherwise there is a lot of derivative types of things that can happen if these teams aren’t managed in the right way. “Distributed workforce” - anywhere from someone who is working flexible work hours or someone who is working remote full time or employees who are working in the office or around the office domestically or around the world. full false 22:00 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-27-albert-eloyan-importance-of-employee-engagement/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:44:30 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11356 Today’s special guest is Albert Eloyan, CEO of Surprise HR in San Francisco, CA. Surprise HR helps companies most effectively celebrate their values, wins, and their people. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Eloyan about the importance of engaging with employees in any business. "The modern company is a fascinating phenomenon...When you have that many people it creates its own microcosm."  - Albert Eloyan Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: How employers see employee engagement vs. how employees feel about the engagement. The importance of the employee experience on the macro level. The benefits to having employees buy in to the mission and the goals of a particular company and assimilating into the individual culture of the business. How some companies can struggle to raise morale and how to overcome that. Engendering a culture of gratitude and innovation within companies so that it evolves with each generation that enters the workplace. Taking a closer look into the shift from authority based leadership paradigm toward a more crowd sourced and transparent environment. Understand that millennials and Gen Z grew up with high dopamine experiences and how to implement that drive into a business. Employee engagement isn't necessarily based on how expensive the programs or initiatives are. How AI technology can learn from employees and become accurate in their predictions about matching up employees with recognition that's impactful. Saying "Thanks" to coworkers and to employees has a long term benefit and helps encourages people to improve in their work. Albert Eloyan's Tips for Employers and Employees: Employers should focus on their "why" and be authentic. Realize that employees can tell the difference when you contradict your stated values. Always celebrate. Always say thanks to your people. Always show appreciation intentionally. full false 29:00 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-26the-workforce-of-the-future-dr-chip-espinoza/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 22:54:07 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11352 Today’s special guest is Dr. Chip Espinoza, author and Dean of Strategy and Organization at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Dr. Espinoza about his views on the impact Millennials will have in on the workforce of the future. This engaging conversation delves deep into the gaps between the four generations in the workforce right now and what the future workforce will look like once Millennials and Gen Z transition into their own dominate workforce rolls.  "If you want to make a difference, master their way before you suggest your way." - Dr. Chip Espinoza Highlights From This Week's Workplace Perspective: How the Millennial generation will influence working in the future. Why Millennials are the first generation who don't need an authority figure to access information. “Demographic Metabolism" - the transition from when older generations are losing control of the workforce and a newer generation is taking over. How having negative management experiences can damage or create a malevolent view of older generations in the workplace for Millennials. Why some workplaces value experience over education and the kind of barriers that can create. The importance of communication that is focused on readiness and preparedness with Millennials instead of expecting them to follow outdated work mentalities. "Structural Lag" - outmoded social institutions failing to provide opportunities for its members who represent a growing group. What does it mean "to work?” How does the conversation about Millennials translate to other generations. Millennials are more alike around the world than any generation before them Dr. Chip Espinoza's Tips for Employers and Employees: Focus on building a relationship between employees and managers Take the initiative to reach out to the employees to help them building experience Help employees by establishing a career path for them with milestones they can accomplish Provide frequent feedback and communication Be careful about how you present a potential job Be aware that if there's no room for advancement or the description doesn't match the actual daily work, there's less chance of retaining a Millennial workforce Understand that young professionals want to make a difference in the company and contribute to the betterment of the  organization Focus on providing opportunities that have meaning and allow for self expression full false 28:05 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-24-millennials-in-the-workplace-dr-joshua-fredenburg/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:33:43 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11340 Today’s special guest is nationally acclaimed speaker and author, Dr. Joshua Fredenburg.  SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Dr. Fredenburg about his views on Millennials in the workplace. This engaging conversation runs the Millennial-gambit addressing the significant impacts Millennials are making in the workplace, what Millennials value in an employer and how this amazing generation is transforming the workplace! https://youtu.be/ezoTKeOo0V8 Thank you to Dr. Fredenburg A Call To Action – 14 Highly Effective Leadership Principles for Leaders of Millennials full false 24:45 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-23-background-checks-tim-santoni/ Thu, 23 May 2019 22:42:24 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11319 Today’s special guest is Tim Santoni of Santoni Investigation Services.  SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Santoni about conducting effective and compliant background checks. A great interview with a unique perspective on background checks, their use in the hiring process and what employees can do to be proactive if they think (or know!) there might be problems lurking. SPECIAL THANKS TO… Tim Santoni (President and CEO of Santoni Investigations) Santoni Investigation Services full false 29:40 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-22-ban-the-box-redux-alan-crivaro/ Wed, 08 May 2019 22:47:37 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11311 Today's "redux" episode is a replay of a very informational interview with attorney Alan Crivaro on California's Ban The Box legislation. The interview continues to receive a lot of positive feedback and the topic remains relevant and as important as ever. During the interview SAFFIRE LEGAL PC's founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with criminal defense attorney Alan Crivaro about California's Ban-The-Box legislation. The episode provides an overview of Ban-The-Box conditional offers of employment and notice requirements as a starting point for a discussion on how Ban-The-Box legislation will impact the employer selection process. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: California AB1008 – Criminal Conviction History Department of Fair Employment & Housing – What Can An Employer Ask? California Code of Regulations Section 11017 – Employee Selection Additional Materials: Orange County Lawyer Magazine Article: WHEN TO ASK, WHEN TO TELL:NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S RECENT BAN-THE-BOX LEGISLATIONby Teresa A. McQueen and Alan J. Crivaro full false 34:44 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-21-improving-workplace-training-teresa-mcqueen/ Wed, 01 May 2019 01:00:02 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11309 Today’s special guest is SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen! Ms. McQueen discusses why training - specifically training to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace - fails and how organizations can improve training overall and lower risk by engaging in a more global focus as opposed to 'check the box' compliance.   full false 16:22 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-20-violence-in-the-workplace-dr-george-cartwright/ Sat, 20 Apr 2019 20:20:33 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11304 Today’s special guest is Dr. George Cartwright, a former police officer who now teaches criminology as a professor at Madera Community College Center.  SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Cartwright about the prevalence of violence in today's workplace as well as what employers and employees can do to create a safer work environment.  Special Thanks To… Dr. George Cartwright [george.cartwright@scccd.edu] Read Dr. Cartwright’s Article: The Phenomena of Workplace Violence  full false 24:47 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-19-cannabis-in-the-workplace-andrea-bird/ Sat, 20 Apr 2019 19:21:50 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11302 Today’s special guest is attorney Andrea Bird, founding attorney at Bird Law Group, a cutting-edge firm focusing on all aspects of the cannabis industry. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Bird about what's new in the cannabis industry and the overall impacts the legalization of cannabis is making on the workplace. https://youtu.be/mwhPZJm-GZY Special Thanks To… Andrea Bird-Steiner – Founding attorney at Bird Law Group.  Read Andrea’s Article: Intersection of Federal and State Law on Cannabis Regulations full false 28:01 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-18-ryan-gottfredson-mindfulness-in-the-workplace/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:43:50 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11299 Today’s special guest is Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D, a cutting-edge leadership consultant, trainer, coach, and researcher. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Gottfredson aobut his views on unlocking the power of mindfulness in an organization and gaining what he refers to as the Mindfulness Advantage! https://youtu.be/cFg7SNRxCCQ full false 25:44 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-17-christele-demuro-immigration-2019-hiring-foreign-workers/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:54:01 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11291 Today’s special guest is immigration attorney Christele Demuro. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Demuro about hiring foreign workers and navigating immigration laws in normal times and during our current federal shutdown. Christele explains the two step process involved in hiring foreign workers, what employers need to consider, what potential employees can expect and what they should watchout for.  https://youtu.be/8uNHaWwYwxY full false 29:58 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-16-new-year-new-focus-new-beginnings-julie-mccoy/ Tue, 22 Jan 2019 01:34:51 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11289 Today’s special guest - the first of the New Year! - is Life Coach Julie McCoy.  SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. McCoy about her unique perspective on helping individuals in setting and achieving their life goals. Ms. McCoy shares the impacts of life coaching, its benefits in defining and helping shape her client's goals, and embarking on new beginnings! https://youtu.be/Zk_wJW7oGSQ full false https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-15-bonus-replay-tina-rad-effective-workplace-investigations/ Tue, 25 Dec 2018 01:18:06 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11287 Today's holiday bonus episode is a replay of a terrific interview with attorney Tina Rad of the Wagner Law firm from our inaugural podcast on conducting effective workplace investigations. The interview continues to receive a lot of positive feedback and the topic remains relevant and as important as ever. During the interview SAFFIRE LEGAL, PC founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Rad about her unique perspective on the Department of Fair Employment & Housing's guidelines on conducting effective workplace investigations. Ms. Rad shares her thoughts on choosing investigators, investigation standards, the role of HR in the investigation process, and some portkey takeaways.  Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Department of Fair Employment & Housing Guidelines full false 29:21 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-14-robert-lopez-realities-of-workplace-culture-in-emerging-startups/ Sat, 15 Dec 2018 00:22:49 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11283 Today’s special guest is Corporate Communications professional Robert Lopez. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Lopez about his unique perspective on workplace culture based on his years of working with emerging and established startups. Mr. Lopez shares his philosophy as well as key takeaways for those already working for a startup or looking to jump into this exciting risk taking world.  https://youtu.be/81CHaw6W4Bs full false 24:06 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-13-anderee-berengain-the-power-of-workplace-culture-in-emerging-startups/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 01:54:42 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11281 Today’s special guest is Cie Digital Labs CEO Anderee Berengain. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Berengain about his view's on the importance of creating a positive workplace culture in emerging startups. Mr. Berengain shares his unique philosophy and his thoughts on the four key points to building a successful startup. full false 24:25 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-12-neil-pedersen-inherent-bias-in-the-arbitration-process/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:09:51 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11268 Today’s special guest is plaintiff's employment law litigation attorney Neil Pedersen. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Mr. Pedersen about his thoughts on arbitration in general and the issue of inherent bias in the arbitration process. Drawing from 30+ years of litigation experience Mr. Pedersen shares his passionate view of the impacts of arbitration and the arbitration process on the employer/employee relationship. https://youtu.be/t8Y_Jr8ab5o full false 26:15 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-11-andrea-paris-and-the-epic-systems-corp-v-lewis-case/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:26:41 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11242 Today’s special guest is employment and civil litigation attorney Andrea Paris. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Paris about the impact of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case known as Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis and its impact on the workplace from both the employer and the employee perspectives. Drawing from experience and research into the far reaching implications of this seminal case, Ms. Paris shares her insights on how this case is changing the workplace on every level. https://youtu.be/T0vpCDMD0iA full false 24:30 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-10-harlene-miller-bankruptcy-tips-and-information/ Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:18:53 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11220 Today’s special guest is bankruptcy attorney Harlene Miller. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Ms. Miller about the impact of bankruptcy on the workplace from both the employer and the employee perspectives. From her years of experience, Ms. Miller shares what she see as the top tips for employers and employees when it comes to avoiding bankruptcy. She also discusses what to do if you find yourself impacted by your company's bankruptcy or a third-party's bankruptcy proceeding. https://youtu.be/8NkEWK6pTbI full false 23:51 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-9-stephanie-pottick-and-intellectual-property-agreements/ Sun, 30 Sep 2018 00:30:04 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11211 Today’s guest is Orange County intellectual property attorney Stephanie Pottick of Pottick Law PC. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen will talk with Ms. Pottick about intellectual property ownership and what employers and employees alike should know. By understanding the basics about intellectual property and intellectual property ownership, employers and employees can enter into the employment relationship knowing more of what to expect when it comes to inventions and creations made by that employee. Today's show will also touch upon what employers need to look out for when they hire independent contractors in regards to intellectual property ownership. https://youtu.be/-rG4vCxNeV0 full false 28:16 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-8-dynamex-and-dining-etiquette/ Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:39:39 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11186 In today's episode I'll be talking about a recent (April 2018) CA Supreme Court decision on an important case known as Dynamex Systems v. LA Superior Court. The Dynamex ruling with its new ABC test for determining when an independent contractor is truly independent has a lot of businesses and IC across the state scrambling.  We'll walk through some of the more significant aspects of Dynamex and talk briefly about some initial consideration to keep in mind whether you’re a business or an IC. Today's episode ends, as always, with an etiquette segment. Today's focus: Dining Etiquette! full false 27:46 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-7-taking-stock-julie-mccoy-and-a-manners-dilemma/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:08:08 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11051 WELCOME TO OUR FIRST EPISODE OF 2018! Today's episode is about taking stock and looking toward the future as we begin a New Year. We kickoff the New Year by looking at what we at SAFFIRE LEGAL see as two emerging trends in the legal practice for 2018. We'll talk with Dragonfly Coaching’s Julie McCoy about the impact of life coaching and how it can help people at all stages of their careers recognize and realize their true potential and end by answering a listener question about the best way to handle a tricky workplace manners dilemma. full false 24:27 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-6-2017-holiday-survival-guide-politely-disengaging/ Mon, 18 Dec 2017 01:51:01 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=11052 Thank you for joining us! Today’s is the final episode of our 2017 Holiday Survival Guide! - This is the fourth of our  four part series on how to survive and thrive during the holiday business social season. Today we offer tips on how to politely disengage from any social situation!     The 2017 Holiday Survival Guide Over the past four weeks we've published a series of podcasts providing business social etiquette tips and insights into a variety of critical social skills necessary if you want to navigate this year’s holiday business social scene with style and confidence. Our line-up includes: Creating a positive image of yourself and your companyBeing a good host and a good guestEngaging in small talk and socializingPolitely disengaging from any social conversation  SHOW NOTES: 2017 Holiday Survival Guide - Politely Disengaging!! full false 7:57 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-5-2017-holiday-survival-guide-small-talk-and-socializing/ Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:12:39 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=10991 Thank you for joining us! Today’s episode continues our 2017 Holiday Survival Guide! – This is the third of our  four part series on how to survive and thrive during the holiday business social season. Today we offer tips on mastering the art of small talk and socializing!  Join us next week for our final holiday episode as we focus on how to politely disengage from any social situation.  THE 2017 HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE Over the next four weeks we’ll be publishing a series of podcasts providing business social etiquette tips and insights into a variety of critical social skills necessary if you want to navigate this year’s holiday business social scene with style and confidence. Our line-up includes: Creating a positive image of yourself and your companyBeing a good host and a good guestEngaging in small talk and socializingPolitely disengaging from any social conversation SHOW NOTES: 2017 Holiday Survival Guide – Mastering the Art of Small Talk & Socializing! full false 11:43 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-4-2017-holiday-survival-guide-good-host-good-guest/ Sat, 09 Dec 2017 02:17:42 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=10987 WELCOME TO OUR 2017 HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE EPISODE #2! Thank you for joining us! Today’s episode continues our 2017 Holiday Survival Guide! - This is the second of our  four part series on how to survive and thrive during the holiday business social season. Today we offer tips on being a good host and a good guest!  Join us next week as we provide some outstanding down-to-earth tips for engaging in small talk and socializing!  The 2017 Holiday Survival Guide Over the next four weeks we’ll be publishing a series of podcasts providing business social etiquette tips and insights into a variety of critical social skills necessary if you want to navigate this year’s holiday business social scene with style and confidence. Our line-up includes: Creating a positive image of yourself and your companyBeing a good host and a good guestEngaging in small talk and socializingPolitely disengaging from any social conversation SHOW NOTES: 2017 Holiday Survival Guide - Good Host, Good Guest! full false 9:53 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-3-terminations-2018-legislative-overview-2017-holiday-survival-guide/ Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:27:41 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=10956 WELCOME TO OUR HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE EPISODE! Thank you for joining us! Today’s episode includes a primer on effective terminations including specific questions to ask before initiating a termination event and provides a brief legislative overview of some of the more noteworthy legislation taking effect January 1, 2018. This episode also kicks off our 2017 Holiday Survival Guide! - The first of our annual four part series on how to survive and thrive during the holiday business social season. Today we offer tips on how to create a positive image of yourself and your company by focusing on the art of the RSVP! The 2017 Holiday Survival Guide Over the next four weeks we’ll be publishing a series of podcasts providing business social etiquette tips and insights into a variety of critical social skills necessary if you want to navigate this year’s holiday business social scene with style and confidence. Our line-up includes: Creating a positive image of yourself and your companyBeing a good host and a good guestEngaging in small talk and socializingPolitely disengaging from any social conversation RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Questions To Ask Before Initiating A Termination. List of Noteworthy Legislation Taking Effect 1/1/2018 2017 Holiday Survival Guide – RSVPs full false 22:14 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-2-employee-selection-interviewing-alan-crivaro-and-ban-the-box-legislation/ Fri, 03 Nov 2017 01:06:01 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=10886 Welcome to Our Ban-The-Box Episode! Workplace Perspective is a regular podcast series for employers and employees focusing on education, training, and the law to help organizations of all sizes develop and maintain successful employer / employee relationships. Today's special guest is criminal defense attorney Alan Crivaro. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC's founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen will talk with Mr. Crivaro about California's latest Ban-The-Box legislation. The episode kicks off with insight into the employee selection and interviewing process as a starting point for a discussion on how the newest Ban-The-Box legislation will impact the employer selection process by prohibiting inquiry into an applicant's criminal conviction history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made and ends by sharing with our listeners our top five etiquette tips for successful interviewing. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: California AB1008 - Criminal Conviction History Department of Fair Employment & Housing - What Can An Employer Ask? California Code of Regulations Section 11017 - Employee Selection Interview Etiquette Tips  Additional Materials: Orange County Lawyer Magazine Article: WHEN TO ASK, WHEN TO TELL:NAVIGATING CALIFORNIA’S RECENT BAN-THE-BOX LEGISLATIONby Teresa A. McQueen and Alan J. Crivaro full false 51:49 https://workplaceperspective.com/episode-1-trainings-tina-rad-and-meeting-etiquette-tips/ Fri, 29 Sep 2017 01:05:00 +0000 https://saffirelegal.com/?post_type=podcast&p=10847 Welcome to Our Inaugural Episode! Today's special guest is attorney Tina Rad of the Wagener Law firm. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC's founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen will talk with Ms. Rad about the new Department of Fair Employment & Housing Guidelines on effective workplace investigations. The episode kicks off with insight into the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Select Task Force Report on the study of harassment in the workplace as a starting point for a discussion on ways to create a new dynamic in workplace anti-harassment training and ends by sharing with our listeners a few important meeting etiquette tips. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Select Task Force Report Department of Fair Employment & Housing Guidelines Meeting Etiquette Tips  full false 40:20