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Big Tech’s Hiring Freeze: Best Talent Acquisition Opportunity In 2022?

Companies with steady cash flow from variable products in the market are offering a rich paycheck to lower talent that would have otherwise preferred working at big tech firms, including Microsoft and Meta. So, what does big tech's hiring freeze mean for small businesses and startups?
In this week's episode, Joey shares his views on the implications of big tech's hiring freeze for small businesses, both from a talent acquisition standpoint and as an opportunity to level up your IT infrastructure. 
Joey also discusses the four types of feedback conversations you should have with your team. Unfortunately, the current standard performance review process fails to promote employee engagement or excitement.
So, is there a way to fix the process to improve employee satisfaction and keep employees aligned with their goals?
Tune in to find out!
 
Key Takeaways 
The best talent acquisition opportunity in 2022 (00:00)
What big tech's hiring freeze means for small businesses (05:40)
The implications of this phenomenon on tech freelancers (06:43)
Four feedback conversations you should have with your team (11:30)
How to improve your performance review process (12:07)
The importance of scheduled meetings (16:04)
What is a retro planning meeting? (19:07)
 
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question: 
https://www.reuters.com/technology/big-techs-hiring-freeze-unlocks-rich-talent-pool-us-startups-2022-10-13/
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5 Predictions On The Future Of HR | Small Business HR Tips

The role of HR is evolving rapidly. From managing hiring challenges to combating ”quiet quitting,” companies and employees are placing new demands and expectations on HR leaders, requiring new skills and an agile approach to work.
In this week’s episode, Joey shares his top five predictions on the future of human resources. You’ll learn how training and development techniques are expected to change, the future of workplace flexibility, inflation’s influence on retention, and more!
Joey also discusses the best end-of-year employee appreciation ideas. Showing gratitude to your employees is essential to building a solid workplace culture and improving employee retention. However, taking the easy way out in this scenario can do more harm than good. Fortunately, there are some simple yet creative employee appreciation ideas that your team will love. Tune in to find out more!
 
Key Takeaways 
- 5 predictions on the future of HR (00:00)- How inflation will impact employee retention (05:01)- Will inflation affect employees’ 401(k) plans? (08:50)- Best end-of-the-year employee appreciation ideas (12:53)- Creative ways to show sincere appreciation for your team (20:43)- The importance of being grateful in the workplace (24:48)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question: 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/10/05/five-areas-impacting-the-future-of-hr/
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How To Create An Effective Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

According to the Gun Violence Archive, more than 350 mass shootings have occurred in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2022. As active shooter incidents increase, expectations on how small businesses should prepare are also changing.
Today, Jumpstart HR Consultant Brittleigh Cox joins Sommer to discuss how small businesses can prevent potential dangerous scenarios by developing an effective workplace violence prevention plan. Tune in to find out more!
You’ll also learn the best practices to keep your business safe, how to train your team to react to adverse situations, and a few examples of safety processes you should be putting into place.
In this episode’s ‘Consultant’s Corner’, Sommer and Brittleigh discuss all you need to know about online company review sites; why it’s essential to manage them actively, the potential dangers of neglecting them, and how to deal with negative reviews.
 
Key Takeaways 
How to create an effective workplace violence prevention plan (00:00)
What small businesses should be doing to keep their teams safe (04:42)
How to train your team to react to adverse scenarios (10:44)
The advantages of online company review sites (15:16)
Potential dangers of neglecting your company’s reviews (18:46)
The best way to get genuine positive reviews online (22:38)
 
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question: 
https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/risk-management/pages/are-companies-liable-for-an-active-shooter-incident-expectations-are-changing.aspx
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Did Remote Work Ruin Workplace Etiquette?

From cursing in team meetings to quitting with short notice, we're witnessing a decline in proper workplace etiquette - and many believe remote work is to blame. So, is that the case? How did we go from shaking hands in meetings to cursing or not showing up?
Today, Jumpstart HR Consultant Brittleigh Cox joins Sommer to discuss why proper workplace etiquette is getting worse, why it's problematic, and what small business HR teams can do about it.
Brittleigh and Sommer also discuss temporary wage increases. When a team member leaves the company, a common strategy is to get the rest of the team to pick up those duties and give them a temporary raise until a new worker is hired. But is this the best approach?
Tune in to find out!
You'll also learn how to manage this scenario properly, the potential downsides and dangers, and alternatives to wage increases.
 
Key Takeaways 
Why our workplace etiquette is getting worse (00:00)
What happened to our manners at work? (02:53)
Is cursing at work acceptable? (04:43)
Why people don't send 'thank you' notes anymore (05:59)
How to manage team members being rude on Slack (10:40)
Potential downsides of temporary wage increases (16:11)
Are there better alternatives to temporary wage increases? (21:29)
 
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question: 
https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-the-happened-to-our-manners-at-work-11662584091
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Should Small Businesses Bring Employees Back To The Office?

Apple workers recently launched a petition against the company's reported return to office plan. If one of the most influential companies worldwide is getting pushback from its team, what does this mean for small businesses?
Today, Sommer and Joey discuss the pros and cons of asking team members to return to the office. Tune in to find out more!
You'll learn what to do if your employees don't want to return to the office and how this issue plays out in the context of company culture and the employee experience.
In this episode's 'Consultant's Corner,' Joey and Sommer also share all you need to know about employee handbooks; why you need one, what it should include, and some tips on creating the perfect employee handbook.
Key Takeaways
Should small businesses ask employees back to the office? (00:00)
Why workers in large organizations refuse to return to the office (05:35)
Is remote work a sustainable option for small businesses? (06:54)
Why not going back to the office could be harmful to company culture (10:17)
Why an employee handbook is a crucial part of your HR toolkit (15:08)
The dangers of not having an employee handbook (16:48)
The number one reason your company needs an employee handbook (19:00)
Best practices when creating employee handbooks (22:45)
How often should organizations update their employee handbooks? (25:46)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/apple-workers-launch-petition-companys-reported-return-office-plan-rcna44156
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4 Ways Small Businesses Can Create A More Trans-Inclusive Workplace

A recent federal appeals court decision granted transgender workers broadened legal protections under the ADA. So, it's a good time for small businesses to reevaluate their current anti-discrimination policies and to find ways to provide the best experience possible for their trans workers.
In this week's episode, Sommer and Joey share tips for small businesses on creating a more transgender-friendly workplace. You'll learn to evaluate whether your business meets the new ADA compliance requirements and some examples of reasonable accommodations in the workplace.
Joey and Sommer also discuss the importance of training your team. The main reason employees leave organizations is a lack of growth opportunities - a recent survey showed that 74% of surveyed employees feel they aren't reaching their full potential at work due to a lack of proper training and development opportunities.
Tune in to find out how to own your role as a leader, how to influence people, and how you can train your team to perform better, communicate better, and embrace your company's culture better.
Key Takeaways
How to create a more trans-friendly workplace (00:00)
The implications of the new ADA ruling for small businesses (04:40)
Examples of reasonable accommodations in the workplace (07:39)
How to evaluate whether you're providing reasonable accommodations (09:50)
The importance of training your team (14:25)
Tips on becoming a better leader and influencing people (15:07)
The main reason people leave organizations (19:09)
The best thing you can do as a manager (21:53)
The secret to becoming a great leader (25:38)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question:
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/transgender-workers-rights-expanded-by-gender-dysphoria-ruling
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Fast-Track Interview Scheduling To Hire Top Talent In 2022

Economists recently announced that the 22 million jobs lost due to the pandemic have been recovered - and the job market is still growing. With 528,000 new jobs added to the market in July (significantly surpassing the original estimate of 258,000), what can small businesses do to remain competitive and hire top talent?
In this week's episode, Sommer and Joey discuss why it's essential for small businesses to fast-track their interview scheduling and provide some advice on how to optimize your hiring process to get the best candidates. Tune in to find out more!
Joey and Sommer also share tips on helping your team ease back into work after summer vacations. You'll learn the importance of improving the employee experience, how companies are doing it, and how you can support working parents in this back-to-school season.
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
Why it's essential to fast-track your interview scheduling (03:18)
Tips on optimizing your recruiting process (07:21)
The one thing hiring managers usually get wrong (10:52)
Why the hiring process is not always about the interview (13:11)
Simple strategy to make your interview scheduling more efficient (16:44)
Helping your team ease back into work after summer vacations (18:40)
What companies are doing to improve back-to-work routines (22:39)
The importance of improving the employee experience in this season (22:35)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question:
https://recruitingdaily.com/11-ways-to-fast-track-interview-scheduling/
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4 Ways Small Businesses Can Better Support Working Parents

Balancing work and child care is a challenge countless employees face every day. Large organizations are taking action to combat burnout in working parents, some even building their own daycares. As a small business, offering onsite child care can be too expensive, but fortunately, there are alternative ways to support working parents without breaking the bank.
In this week's episode, Joey and Sommer share four ways small businesses can better support workers with child care needs. Tune in to find out more!
You'll also learn why helping workers navigate child care needs is a strategic investment regarding talent attraction and retention and what companies are doing to take care of their employees' mental health and wellbeing.
Sommer and Joey also discuss monkeypox from an HR perspective, its risks, common misconceptions, and some steps you can take to keep your team safe and your organization protected.
Key Takeaways
How small businesses can better support working parents (00:00)
What organizations are doing to help parents struggling with child care needs (03:10)
Why many women left the workforce during the pandemic (06:43)
Offering child care benefits as a talent retention strategy (10:47)
Alternative ways small businesses can support working parents (16:17)
What HR teams should know about monkeypox (22:04)
How monkeypox could negatively impact your business (26:03)
Should your business be worried about monkeypox? (29:43)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question:
https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2022/07/29/in-an-effort-to-keep-working-parents-some-employers-are-building-their-own-daycares
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A.I. Recruitment Tools: Could They Get Your Business In Legal Trouble?

A.I. technologies have drastically revolutionized and improved how we do business. A.I. tools play a significant role in H.R. processes, yet they can potentially get your business in legal trouble by implementing discriminatory practices during recruitment.
In this week's episode, Sommer and Joey discuss A.I. tools in H.R.: how organizations use them, their benefits and risks, and some tips on preventing potential discriminatory practices.
Joey and Sommer also explore the culture brewing around false COVID test information in the workplace. Tune in to learn what to do if you suspect an employee is faking a test to take sick time and the pros and cons of requiring tests at work.
Key Takeaways
Can A.I. tools get your business in legal trouble? (00:00)
How organizations are using these tools for the hiring process (03:53)
The risks of using A.I. tools when hiring (07:03)
Tips on preventing potential discriminatory practices (10:00)
What to do if your employees are faking COVID tests (16:29)
The pros and cons of requiring COVID tests at work (19:04)
Lessons from real examples of test forgeries in organizations (21:30)
What leaders can do to create an environment of honesty (25:22)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question:
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/eeoc-issues-guidance-on-use-of-3746307/
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Biggest Pay Raise In 15 Years?! What To Expect With Salary Raises In 2023

The tight labor market the US is currently experiencing has prompted employers to budget big pay raises for 2023. While the average is projected to be about 4.1%, data shows that this would be the most significant pay increase in the past 15 years. So, what does this entail for small businesses?
In this week's episode, Sommer and Joey discuss why pay raise should be a part of your executive strategy for 2023, how to identify a fair pay raise, and best practices in communicating pay increases with your employees.
Joey and Sommer also explore the benefits and hazards of remote work. While workplace flexibility it's a fantastic employee engagement strategy, letting your employees work from anywhere can also pose severe threats to your business. Tune in to learn how to create a solid work remote policy that benefits your team and protects your business!
Key Takeaways
WWWW: What expected pay raises in 2023 mean for small businesses (02:46)
Why salary projections are being increased (4:37)
How to calculate fair salary increases (12:08)
Best practices in communicating pay raise to your team (13:09)
'Consultant's Corner': The pros and cons of remote work (18:00)
The difference between 'work from home' and 'work from anywhere' policies (18:44)
The truth about employees working from abroad (25:20)
Additional Resources
📰 Article in question:
https://hrexecutive.com/employers-budgeting-big-pay-raises-for-2023/
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