While We Were Working: Human Resources Advice and Workplace Tech Insights for The HR Practitioner Community

This weekly podcast for HR Pros and People Leaders focuses on topics like employee engagement, workplace culture, HR Technology and HR law for the agile, modern workplace. Learn more at: http://whilewewereworking.com. Host Joey Price, members of the Jumpstart HR team and guests bring their own personal perspective and years of experience to cover trending topics you might’ve missed while you were working. Visit www.jumpstart-hr.com for more episodes and to learn more about our HR Outsourcing support services. Visit www.aspect43.com for more industry leading HR Technology research and for HR Tech Vendor analyst opportunities.

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Episodes

Thursday Jan 06, 2022

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
This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

Are You Happy Or Burnt Out?

Thursday Dec 30, 2021

Thursday Dec 30, 2021

On this episode:
Joey and Sommer tackle some provisions that employers should know about before the end of the year and also take time to talk about the causes of employee burnout. As the last episode of 2021, all of us in the Jumpstart-HR family would like to wish you a happy New Year!!
- High, Low, Buffalo (1:30)
- WWWW: 5 'common-sense' pandemic provisions workers lose at year's end (5:00)
- Consultant's corner: Are you happy or burnt out? (23:00)
WWWW article of the day -> https://www.hrdive.com/news/5-common-sense-pandemic-provisions-workers-lose-at-years-end/611754/
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

Thursday Dec 23, 2021

On this episode:
- High, Low, Buffalo (3:30)
- WWWW: 8 Tips To Create Company Culture (8:00)
- Consultant's corner: Whose Afraid Of The Big Bad Boss? (25:00)
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

Thursday Dec 16, 2021

On this episode:
- High, Low, Buffalo (30 sceonds)
- WWWW: Is The Cover Letter Dead? What Is The Purpose Of A Cover Letter? (14:55)
- Consultant's corner: Should I Join The Great Resignation Or Not (28:50)
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

Thursday Dec 09, 2021

On this episode:
- High, Low, Buffalo
- While We Were Working: Should Companies Have In Person Gatherings? A.K.A. Holiday Parties, Return To Office Parties, Etc.
- Consultant’s Corner: “My Employee Doesn't Have PTO And Wants Time Off...What Should I Do?”
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

Thursday Dec 02, 2021

On this episode:
- High, Low, Buffalo
- While We Were Working: Employers Use Benefits and Perks to Counter Great Resignation
- Consultant’s Corner: “If an employee moves out of state, should we adjust their salary based on the location?”
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

Tuesday Nov 30, 2021

On this episode:
- High, Low, Buffalo
- Should Cameras Be A Requirement on Zoom Calls?
- My Boss Makes Me Uncomfortable... What Should I Do?
Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron
This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

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