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Category: HR Stories Podcast

Welcome to the HR Stories Podcast! Our Storytellers – John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian founded HR Stories Podcast to help Human Resource Professionals and Business Owners learn the best practices of human resources management. Both are successful entrepreneurs who help businesses through human resources consulting, training, and coaching leaders. In the last year, they have coached and trained thousands of HR Professionals as, Business Owners, and Leaders to prepare them for the future.

When the Coronavirus stopped America, John and Chuck wanted to share their knowledge. They realized that the stories they shared in their seminars were the perfect vehicle to teach the principles of human resources management. In short, there is a lesson in every story. John is the Founding Director of True Star Leadership™, which focuses on helping managers and leaders learn the principles of performance management. Chuck is the Founding Partner of Alliance HR Partners, which provides human resources consulting and training to businesses across the country. Together they have over 40 years navigating the challenges of human resources.

Listener Q&A – We Answer Your Questions: Working without paperwork, Layoff Difficulty, and Passive Aggression

Send us a textHR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:How do we handle an individual who attended multiple days of training without completing paperwork or signed their contract yet?We have to terminate a great employee due to financial reasons. Any tips?Can you lower a contractor’s compensation if a customer complained and want a refund?How do you handle a passive aggressive manager who has caused people to quit?HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Remote Work Legal Complexity: State Laws vs Company Location

Send us a textIn a landmark remote work case, when Inna worked remotely in New Jersey for a Pennsylvania-based company, she assumed New Jersey’s employee-friendly laws would protect her. However, the courts made a surprising ruling: the company’s location, not the employee’s, determines which state laws apply. This key decision highlights the complex “It Depends” nature of remote work employment law.HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR.com/freedemoIn the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:Right to Disconnect Bill – the needs for boundaries versus the needs of the business.Employee satisfaction is at an all time low. Over half of employees are seeking a new job.Civility in the workplace on the decline over the last month. Is leading with empathy the right next step?Early impacts of the new Trump administration and a great resource to help you navigate it: https://www.littler.com/HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR.com/freedemoSupport 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.

Ep110: Remote Work Legal Complexity – State Laws vs Company Location

Send us a textIn a landmark remote work case, when Inna worked remotely in New Jersey for a Pennsylvania-based company, she assumed New Jersey’s employee-friendly laws would protect her. However, the courts made a surprising ruling: the company’s location, not the employee’s, determines which state laws apply. This key decision highlights the complex “It Depends” nature of remote work employment law.HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFIn the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:Right to Disconnect Bill – the needs for boundaries versus the needs of the business.Employee satisfaction is at an all time low. Over half of employees are seeking a new job.Civility in the workplace on the decline over the last month. Is leading with empathy the right next step?Early impacts of the new Trump administration and a great resource to help you navigate it: https://www.littler.com/HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.