HR in 15 Podcast

Diversity impacts everything around us.    We need only consider the experience of today’s guest, Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City. Haycox leads an organization that battles housing inequities…

Habitat for Humanity is more than you think, especially in New York City.   Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity in NYC, channels 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, in…

  This is an inspiring, can’t-miss episode. Today’s guest, Dr. Bob Scott, is President Emeritus of Adelphi University and served 15 years as acting president. Previously, he served 15 years as president…

Today we are joined by Dr. Bob Scott, President Emeritus of Adelphi University. Dr. Scott’s decorated career in higher education has included 10 years at Cornell University, 6 years with the Indiana…

“Automating the recruitment process has significantly compromised and even damaged the candidate experience.” The way candidates search for jobs continues to change as technology evolves. Companies find themselves having to adapt to…

“People are a company’s most important asset.” The world of HR has been evolving for years, and COVID-19 has kicked things up a notch. Businesses everywhere are recognizing the need to adapt…

“Wellness and wellbeing programs are a journey, not a destination.” The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the importance of employee wellness. But while plenty of employee wellness initiatives offer valuable support for…

“The employer was interested in making a statement about how they treat and value their employees’ health and well-being.” There is a lot of information out there about the nature of the…

“The big thing here is that the performance discussion should not include any surprises for the employee.” Providing positive feedback to your team member is the easy part, but what happens when…

“Performance management is a process to improve and sustain performance over time.” Every company has a goal to achieve, and each employee is part of that goal in their own way. It’s…

“We often assume that everyone has the same values, and we can’t make those assumptions.” Everyone has biases, and often they can be helpful. It’s how our brains understand the world. Biases…

“The problem with implicit bias is when it promotes harmful stereotypes and assumptions” Implicit bias is something that our brains do without even thinking about it. But when it comes to implicit…

“We have to shift our mindset around emotions and vulnerability at work. When we’re saying psychological safety, what we’re saying is that people can feel free to be vulnerable.” The ideal workplace…

“I’m not being my best self if I’m experiencing microaggressions in the workplace. I can’t be as innovative as I possibly could be, and I can’t offer my best customer service to…

“Some people thought that working remotely would end harassment, but it didn’t. Harassment just changed.” The pandemic caused a multitude of sudden changes in our daily lives, and the business world wasn’t…

“In a toxic workplace, employees are not going to reach their full potential because they’re afraid.” As employers compete for the best talent in our current competitive job market, many business owners…

“We’re not talking about doing the same work in less time. We’re looking at your business processes to figure out how you can deliver the same output with fewer and more efficient…

“In a really tight labor market, the 4-day work week can give businesses a competitive advantage.” You’ve probably heard of the 4-day work week concept already – in recent years, this idea…

“Having a DEI strategy makes the difference between having to go to work and wanting to go to work. When you know that your company cares about you, you work harder and…

“DEI is not something you can assign to a single person, like a project. It changes the way work gets done. It’s a way of life.” The business world has gone through…

“The big thing here is that the performance discussion should not include any surprises for the employee.” Providing positive feedback to your team member is the easy part, but what happens when…

“Performance management is a process to improve and sustain performance over time.” Every company has a goal to achieve, and each employee is part of that goal in their own way. It’s…

“We often assume that everyone has the same values, and we can’t make those assumptions.” Everyone has biases, and often they can be helpful. It’s how our brains understand the world. Biases…

“The problem with implicit bias is when it promotes harmful stereotypes and assumptions” Implicit bias is something that our brains do without even thinking about it. But when it comes to implicit…

“This is a big opportunity for thoughtful, purposeful communication, engagement, transparency…getting this right will set organizations on the right foot for decades to come” The return-to-work process isn’t just about a safe…

“A lot of things will change but, this presents an opportunity for savvy business leaders.” As the world continues its battle with COVID-19, the future health of our country is still uncertain.…

“Clarity of mission is foundational to the success of companies and their newly appointed leaders” The disconnect between newly elected leaders and human resource representatives is among the top reasons why these…

“How much more effective, more productive, more profitable would a company be if instead of planning for the dip, they planned for the dominance?” In this episode, Claire Chandler, a business advisor…

“An organization that wants to avoid burnout needs to start with a big why: a mission, a vision, and core values.” Employee burnout is becoming a greater topic of focus as the…

“We’re working hard, but we’re not seeing the rewards – not necessarily the paycheck, but the recognition and feedback we seek.” Employee burnout is an important topic, but it isn’t addressed enough.…

“The more you can let bad execution go, and double down on good execution, the greater chance you have at becoming forever employable.” What does “agile thinking” really mean, and how can…

“Always start with what you know and what you’ve experienced. Nobody else has that.” In such a competitive world, how can job seekers remain at the top of their game and continuously…

“Automating the recruitment process has significantly compromised and even damaged the candidate experience.” The way candidates search for jobs continues to change as technology evolves. Companies find themselves having to adapt to…

“People are a company’s most important asset.” The world of HR has been evolving for years, and COVID-19 has kicked things up a notch. Businesses everywhere are recognizing the need to adapt…

“Wellness and wellbeing programs are a journey, not a destination.” The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the importance of employee wellness. But while plenty of employee wellness initiatives offer valuable support for…

“The employer was interested in making a statement about how they treat and value their employees’ health and well-being.” There is a lot of information out there about the nature of the…

“Finding a solution to help streamline the overall lifespan of an employee from start to finish is what the majority of folks find most important.” With HR technology at the forefront of…

“There is a way to move forward in which everyone can come along for the ride.” Why is it so important for businesses to make a real effort toward offering an inclusive…

Diversity In Corporate America – Evolution Of Diversity In The Workplace “How can we make something so inclusive that people ask your employees if you’re hiring? It has to be more than…

“You want to make the right thing to do the easiest thing to do.” So says today’s guest Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO of PILOT, who designed the career coaching software platform…

What’s the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago. Before Ben Brooks founded the career coaching platform PILOT, his own career wound through many industries: rental cars, defense contracting, airlines,…

After the Supreme Court’s ruling in June, on Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, it’s time for companies to update their policies and practices. Today, Maggie Spell, partner at Jones…

Amidst all the tumultuous news of 2020, Civil Rights has landed a major victory. Today, Maggie Spell, Partner at Jones Walker LLP, talks with Eric about the transformation decision the Supreme Court…

Sometimes a crisis brings us together in ways we don’t expect. Today we’re joined by Lisa Marchitelli, Chief Administrative Officer at AFMDA. The American Friends of Magen David Adom is a nonprofit…

There was a time when grief was shunned from the workplace. Of course, this was never realistic. Thankfully we have people like today’s guest, Ron Glenn Kelly, to coach us when grief…

Diversity impacts everything around us.    We need only consider the experience of today’s guest, Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City. Haycox leads an organization that battles housing inequities…

Habitat for Humanity is more than you think, especially in New York City.   Karen Haycox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity in NYC, channels 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, in…

  This is an inspiring, can’t-miss episode. Today’s guest, Dr. Bob Scott, is President Emeritus of Adelphi University and served 15 years as acting president. Previously, he served 15 years as president…

Today we are joined by Dr. Bob Scott, President Emeritus of Adelphi University. Dr. Scott’s decorated career in higher education has included 10 years at Cornell University, 6 years with the Indiana…

Malcolm Slee, Principal at Groom Law Group, guides businesses through laws on company payroll and finances. He works in Washington D.C. and is an expert on complex financial issues at the intersection…

Malcolm Slee, Principal at Groom Law Group, advises employers and institutions on legal aspects of corporate payroll and finances. He works in Washington D.C. and keeps a close eye on laws that…

Marcus Rosenau, Principal at SSP Architects brings an architectural perspective to challenges we all face as employees continue returning to the office. With a thoughtful approach to design, layout, and construction, Rosenau…

Katherine Heaviside, Founder and President of Epoch 5 Public Relations joins us for part two of our conversation on how to manage your company’s reputation in these tumultuous times. Her extensive experience…

Katherine Heaviside, President and Founder of Epoch 5 Public Relations, talks to Eric about the importance of communication from a distinctly human PR perspective, and about how the means and impact of…

Sue Fredericks, President of One Purpose Performance, is an enlightening and encouraging voice in these times of uncertainty. If you’ve struggled at all with communication in this uncharted work format – from…

Today we speak with Sue Fredericks, President of One Purpose Performance. Sue founded this management consulting company in 2000 to help organizations build more productive culture and communication.  In our conversation today,…

  Today we continue our conversation with Kevin Law, Pres. & CEO of the Long Island Assn. Law has been ranked as “one the most powerful non-governmental people in New York State,”…

As the early epicenter of COVID-19, Long Island has handled the pandemic “remarkably well,” says today’s guest, Kevin Law. Now there is fear that current surges in other parts of the country…

The way we approach the needs of our businesses has undergone a drastic change during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a business owner during the COVID-19 pandemic, the constantly changing environment means taking…

The COVID-19 Pandemic has imposed many changes in our day-to-day lives, and businesses are no exception. With constant changes to policies surrounding best practices for businesses during this pandemic, we’re shifting gears…

After small to medium-sized businesses pointed serious discrepancies in the guidance as to how to properly use PPP loan proceeds to maximize the potential for loan forgiveness – Congress, the The Treasury…

When the Payroll Protection Program was introduced shortly after the COVID-19 crisis hit the United States, small and medium size business were quick to take advantage of the available resources to sustain…

“If someone can continue to telework and they are high risk – the guidance is to allow them to do so” – Kim Malerba, Partner at Ruskin, Moscou Faltischek, P.C. Listen to Eric Foodim,…

“Employees who are concerned about re-entering the world right now don’t have a right, per say, to not return and maintain their job” – Kim Malerba, Partner at Ruskin, Moscou Faltischek, P.C. Listen…

“You wanna be thinking about how you can maintain your business operations while also ensuring the health and safety of your employees and customers” – Malcolm Slee, Groom Law Listen to Eric Foodim,…

Returning to work in a Post COVID-19 world is going to require rethinking the way our teams work together. “The most important thing is to keep your eyes and ears open..” –…