While We Were Working: Your Weekly Small Business HR News and Strategy Podcast

Is This the Solution to the Women’s Labor Shortage?

What is the solution for reversing the post-pandemic women's labor shortage?
This week, Joey and Summer dig into the Fortune article titled 'Women are Driving the Labor Shortage, and Experts Have Identified a Crucial Solution.' They discuss where the root of the women's labor shortage stems from and whether companies are taking enough action to solve it.
In this episode's 'Consultant's Corner,' Joey and Summer examine the pros and cons of companies adopting non-traditional work schedules. Are they doing more harm than good?
Tune in now to find out!
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
High, low, buffalo (01:54)
The solution to the women's labor shortage (06:38)
What companies need to do to address the issue (09:53)
Why the actual work schedule should be reevaluated (17:12)
The pros and cons of non-traditional work schedules (20:42)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/women-driving-labor-shortage-experts-184344726.html
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Why Your Small Business HR Team Needs a Chief Listening Officer

In today's social media-driven world, it's crucial for organizations to monitor their online activity proactively and empower their team members to use social media positively.
So, what is the best way for small businesses to achieve this?
In this week's episode of While We Were Working, Joey and Summer discuss why an organization's online reputation can make the difference between retaining or losing talent, and how hiring a CLO can help companies improve their media branding.
Finally, Joey and Summer also share their thoughts on why many companies are looking for alternatives to the traditional performance review process and a few tips on improving performance management.
Key Takeaways
- Why your small business needs a CLO (00:00)
- High, low, buffalo (01:17)
- How a CLO can help your small business (04:34)
- Why it's vital to monitor online reviews (08:47)
- Consultant's corner: Updating the performance review process (12:05)
- The best alternatives to the traditional performance review process (20:41)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/18/chief-listening-officer-the-must-have-position-for-every-organization.html
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Why Employee Experience Will Be Crucial in 2022

What can organizations do to improve the employee experience without neglecting regulatory obligations?
In the wake of 'The Great Resignation,' organizations are starting to understand the importance of optimizing the employee experience. However, keeping the workforce engaged without creating risk for the organization can be challenging for HR teams.
In today's episode, Joey and Sommer discuss why the employee experience needs to be a top priority in 2022, the steps organizations can take, and the tools they can use to improve it.
Joey and Summer also discuss the importance of I-9 compliance, plus best practices and recommendations for small business owners. Tune in to learn more!
Key Takeaways
- Why employee experience will be crucial in 2022 (00:00)
- High, low, buffalo (01:34)
- The five stages of employee experience (06:30)
- What organizations can do to optimize employee experience (09:48)
- The importance of I-9 compliance (14:44)
- How to improve your onboarding experience (20:00)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question: https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/employee-experience-2/
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How To Prevent and Manage Burnout

After two years of being in a pandemic, burnout hits everybody in different ways, shapes and forms.
Burnout affects not only your efficiency at work but your physical and mental health. So, what can we do to avoid it?
Today, we're joined by a special guest: Devin Fruzyna, a part of our team, to discuss how to prevent and combat burnout from personal and professional perspectives.
From the personal side, we'll discuss the importance of recognizing the problem and prioritizing self-care. And from the organizational perspective, the steps companies need to take to promote health and mental wellness in the workplace.
Finally, we'll also share a few talent acquisition strategies employers can use to make the process more effective. Tune in now to learn more!
Key Takeaways
- How to manage burnout (00:00)
- High, low, buffalo (02:36)
- The importance of prioritizing self-care (07:00)
- What leaders and HR professionals can do to manage burnout (08:42)
- Simple things you can do to combat burnout in the workplace (14:13)
- Have job candidates' expectations changed? (18:49)
- Talent acquisition strategies update (24:01)
Additional Resources
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Why Job Applications Are Not Dead

Are job applications still relevant?
In the digital age, many small business owners consider job applications a thing of the past and rely on job board submissions or resumes instead.
However, doing away with job applications can negatively impact your business, and in this episode, Joey and Sommer explore why. Tune in to learn the importance of job applications and the benefits of using them as an employer.
Joey and Sommer also discuss the recent adoption of data analytics to strengthen federal HR - and why you should incorporate data collection as part of your HR strategy. Finally, you'll learn some small steps that you can take to improve your small business' DEIA plan.
Key Takeaways
- Are job applications dead? (00:00)
- High, low, buffalo (01:48)
- 3 trends driving adoption of data analytics in federal HR (06:27)
- Why you should use an employment application as an employer (12:49)
- The best time to insert a job application in a job search process (19:49)
- Job application red flags (21:38)
- Is having a degree necessary as a job candidate? (24:23)
Additional Resources
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Trusting Your Gut and Google Is Not An HR Strategy

On this episode: Joey and Sommer give you HR updates for 2022 and tell you why searching Google might land your business in the hot seat. In While We Were Working, they discuss new HR laws which include new non-disclosure agreement and leave law. Consultant's Corner is full of interesting Google searches that employers are searching.
High, Low, Buffalo (1:40)
While We Were Working: New HR Laws Your Business Needs to Know (Littler) (7:45)
Consultant's Corner: Trusting Your Gut and Google is Not an HR Strategy (19:00)
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
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COVID-19 Vaccine Workplace Q&A

On this episode: Joey and Sommer dedicate an entire episode for workplace Covid-19 Q&A. In While We Were Working, they discuss the recent OHSA reversal on vaccine mandates. Consultant's Corner is full of even more Covid-19 vaccine questions you've probably been asking.
High, Low, Buffalo (1:26)
While We Were Working: Carhartt says vaccine mandate stays despite Supreme Court ruling (6:02)
Consultant's Corner: Workplace Covid-19 Q&A (14:23)
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
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How To Stop Pesky Phishing Scams At Work

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On this episode: Joey and Sommer help you stop cybersecurity threats from disrupting business operations. Should HR be involved in that? Absolutely! Also, we talk about why so many workers are choosing entrepreneurship over being an employee.
High, Low, Buffalo (2:20)
WWWW: The Rise of The Independent Workplace via Recruiting Daily (8:06)
Consultant's Corner: My employee was caught in a phishing scam using our company email... what do I do? (17:45)
Resource:
How to Spot Phishing (via Federal Trade Commission)
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
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Are You Classifying Your Workers Correctly? (Part 2)

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On this episode: Joey and Sommer give advice on how to fire gracefully. They also take time to discuss the specifics on how to categorize your workers in your business and, more importantly, how to not get fined for filing someone wrongly. This podcast is part 2 on classifying your employees correctly and we discuss exempt vs non-exempt classification.
Don't forget to check out part 1 for tips on hiring contractors vs employees! -
High, Low, Buffalo (1:50)
WWWW: How to Fire Gracefully (9:20)
Consultant's Corner: Are you classifying your exempt and non-exempt workers correctly? (23:00)
WWWW article of the day-> "7 Tips for Firing an Employee Gracefully and Ethically"
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
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Are You Clasifying Your Workers Correctly? (Part 1)

On this episode:
Joey and Sommer talk about how the HR field has seen a significant increase in technology spending. They also take time to discuss the specifics on how to categorize your workers in your business and, more importantly, how to not get fined for filing someone wrongly. This podcast is part 1 on classifying your employees correctly as 1099 or W-2, so come back next week to hear more on the subject!
- High, Low, Buffalo (1:15)
- WWWW: HR tech budget increases in 2021 (6:00)
- Consultant's corner: Are you classifying your workers correctly? (18:00)
WWWW article of the day-> https://www.hcamag.com/us/specialization/hr-technology/hr-technology-budget-triples-in-2021/320668
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
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