Category: HR Stories Podcast

Send us a textWe are just days away from a new administration stepping in to The White House. Every time we have a change of office, there are impacts to the employment sector that are felt down to the small business levels, often coming from how laws are enforced and interpreted. While we have a preview of what may be expected from Trump’s administration from his first term, it’s important for us to refresh ourselves on what changes may be coming and how to ensure we are following the laws through these changes.Listen along as John takes you through how the new administration may impact the following areas:Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) InitiativesImmigration Policies and Workforce ImpactIndependent Contractors and Labor RelationsWage and Hour UpdatesOSHA and Regulatory ChangesSupport the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

Send us a textWELCOME TO THE LIVE EPISODE! Join Chuck and John for this playback of their first live recording, done on January 7th, 2025. There’s no shortage of ways that people set out to make their new year a better – working out, eating better, journaling. The Team at HR Stories wanted to provide a tool that you use use to improve your work life any time of the year. Listen in as the team gives a rundown of the importance of checklists and how they can make your work life easier. In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:New administration means new regulations – preparing for a Trump administration in HRPublix in legal troubles with pregnancy-related lawsuitsDress code modifications to increase employee retentionBlake Lively’s legal complaint regarding sexual harassmentSupport the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

Send us a textThe new year is upon us and with it comes an opportunity for a fresh start. Start your 2025 off right with an audit of the top-ten issues that the team has encountered when working with HR Teams. Proactive work on these areas can prevent major headaches later in the year. From I-9 pitfalls (likely important in 2025) to employee handbook updates, you won’t want to start 2025 without listening to this episode.Join Chuck and John for a rundown of how to check for these 10 biggest I-9 mistakes in your workplace:Using an outdated version of the I-9 form.Failing to complete the employer section of the form.Omitting the employee’s start date.Incomplete or incorrect employee information.Keeping I-9 forms in employee files instead of a separate location.Collecting the wrong combination of documents.Using an old form with outdated lists of valid documentation.Missing forms for some employees.Enrolling in E-Verify but failing to create cases for new hires.Collecting too many supporting documents.Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

Send us a textThe year has been filled with a lot of updates, changes, and questions along the way. Hang out with Chuck and John as they review some of the top listener Q&A’s from 2024. We’ll see everyone next week with new content to prepare you for 2025. Does anybody have good ideas to make your Indeed postings stand out and look less “basic” and “dry”?Can managers order individuals to cover vulgar bumper stickers on their personal vehicles?How do you create a suitable employee handbook?Do you have a good step-by-step process for creating or gathering job descriptions for all roles in the company?Can I hold an employee responsible for behavior that they participate in outside of work, on personal timeWhat timelines do I need to keep in mind during a merger?How do I handle layoffs and uncertainty around my job status?How do you effectively advise on not hiring a bad culture-fit candidate?What’s the best way to develop a time off policy?Can an employer change the agreed upon in-office requirement?Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

Send us a textTake a trip down memory lane with Chuck and John as they visit the North Pole and talk about the brutal work conditions of everyone’s favorite red-nosed reindeer. Learn about how Jolly Ol’ St. Nick mishandled a toxic work environment filled to the brim with harassment and exclusionary practices and where he could have done better. Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

Send us a textGloria worked for Trader Joe’s for over 15 years and it was a family affair – with her grandson working at the same store. When a situation arose with her underage grandson and the sale of alcoholic beverages, Trader Joe’s offered her the opportunity to retire but then had to terminate her when an email arrived in their inbox with some troubling details. Join Chuck and John in this tale of the importance of consistent policies and documentation. In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:Big Update on our book!Upcoming peak of Baby Boomer retirement brings about anticipated worker shortage. What impacts to expect, especially around our employees who are immigrants.GenZ workers are getting terminated at record speed due to poor preparation for workforce.Gender discrimination causing an uptick in lawsuits.NYC trying to introduce a bill that would include taking care of sick pets in company sick time leave.Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

Send us a textGloria worked for Trader Joe’s for over 15 years and it was a family affair – with her grandson working at the same store. When a situation arose with her underage grandson and the sale of alcoholic beverages, Trader Joe’s offered her the opportunity to retire but then had to terminate her when an email arrived in their inbox with some troubling details. Join Chuck and John in this tale of the importance of consistent policies and documentation. In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:Big Update on our book!Upcoming peak of Baby Boomer retirement brings about anticipated worker shortage. What impacts to expect, especially around our employees who are immigrants.GenZ workers are getting terminated at record speed due to poor preparation for workforce.Gender discrimination causing an uptick in lawsuits.NYC trying to introduce a bill that would include taking care of sick pets in company sick time leave.Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

Send us a textWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:Do we need to reimburse someone for cellphone usage, milage, and after hours texts?We’re going to hire someone to work half in HR, half in accounting. What tasks can I give them?Can someone use paid bereavement leave in the middle of maternity leave?Can someone be terminated during a leave of absence?Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, Chuck and John dive into several questions ripped from headlining stories. From Hooters discriminatory hiring practices to reality shows providing too much alcohol to participants, there has been no shortage of lessons to be learned from corporate missteps. The team also looks at recent survey results that say not only is your company leadership still not seeing the value in culture but your remote employees may want to break up their marriage before coming back into the office full time – awkward…Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.