When you think about the things that drive business profit, does kindness come to mind? Linda Cohen, author and the Kindness Catalyst, certainly hopes so. She joins us to discuss the Economy of Kindness and how it can transform bottom lines for all kinds of businesses. Listen in as she shares her experience with kindness, the lessons she’s learned and how you can use kindness to change your workplace culture for the better.   How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com   About Linda Cohen: Cohen has been a Kindness Catalyst for over 10 years. She is a professional speaker, presentation coach and the author of 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life published in 2011 by Seal Press. Cohen presents to organizations and businesses on the Economy of Kindness. She served as Programming Vice President of the National Speakers Association Oregon Chapter and is the current President Elect. In 2017, she was chosen as NSA Oregon Chapter Member of the Year. She received her BA from American Jewish University and an MA from Brandeis University. She lives in Oregon with her husband of 25 years, they have two spirited young adult children and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Ginger and Remy. She loves yoga and meditation and will never pass up a good cup of Earl Grey tea. Linda's Website Buy 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life

Over the last 16 years, healthcare premiums have increased by 200%. Inevitable? Just how the system has to be? Not according to Michael Menerey, author and host of the Reconstructing Healthcare podcast. He joins us to share his take on the healthcare challenge, common myths he’s uncovered and ways employers and employees can take action. We’ll cover alternatives to the traditional approach and give you actionable ways to start changing the system for the better.   How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com   About Michael Menerey: Michael Menerey is a Senior Vice President and Benefits Consultant with one of the largest Employee Benefits Brokerage & Consulting firms in the country.  Michael enjoys collaborating with his clients to challenge the status quo approach to benefits and is constantly evaluating new products, vendors and strategies that can drive lower costs and create value for employers, employees, and their dependents. Listen to the Reconstructing Healthcare podcast Get the free ebook CEOs Guide to Lowering Healthcare Costs by 33%

Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws discuss the recent shake up at Nike at the senior leadership level and why it's a good lesson on diversity for other businesses.  Portland Business Journal Articles referenced in this podcast: Four more execs out at Nike, pushing total to 10 since misconduct investigation began Nike leadership shuffle continues with new leaders for women's, running categories Three more senior exits at Nike, bringing the total to nine, start to raise questions with analysts   Email Brandon Laws at brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com  How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com  About the Guest:  Connect with Lacey on LinkedIn | Instagram    SPECIAL OFFERS:  e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

Tyler Meuwissen joins Brandon Laws for a quick, emergency podcast to share what he's working on with the Beyond Compensation: Total Rewards survey and why Xenium decided to launch it. Sign up for free before July 15th at http://www.xeniumhr.com/beyond-compensation    How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com

Creating a workplace where everyone is engaged and thriving is no easy task. For Linda Binns, it all comes down to the personal. An energy coach and self-identified introvert, Linda has made a career out of helping people be their best selves at work and improving workplace culture in the process. Listen in as we discuss her approach to engagement and cover some tactics that everyone can use to navigate personal challenges, maintain their energy and thrive in the workplace.      Register for Step Up and Be Heard: How Your Best Employees May Be Going Unnoticed on June 21st.   How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Links:  Connect with Linda Binns

How’s your company culture nowadays? If you ask Eric Gregg, CEO and founder of Inavero, you should start by checking your Employee Net Promoter Score (ENPS). Adapted from a survey designed to measure customer loyalty, this survey method measures the willingness of your employees to recommend their workplace to others. Listen in as we discuss how it all works, how companies should be using it and ways you can use the results to improve company culture for the better. How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Links:  Connect with Eric Gregg Learn about Inavero

In episode three of What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws discuss how one city is trying to limit email after work, why middle managers are miserable and what employers can do about it, and why pay transparency can benefit employees and employers. Check out the articles Lacey and Brandon discuss: Tired of having to check work email after hours? New Yorkers may not have to, if this bill passes | CNN The Miserable Middle Managers | SHRM Ask Your Coworkers What They Make. You’ll Earn More. | Medium   Email Brandon Laws at brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com   How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter and LinkedIn Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com  About the Guest:  Connect with Lacey on LinkedIn | Instagram    SPECIAL OFFERS:  e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

Ever thought about why you make the decisions you do? And how you know it’s the right one? From acting on intuition to weighing the risks and rewards, there’s a lot behind our big decisions. Listen in as Pat McCauley of Bridgewell Agribusiness, Rick Thomas of Pilot Wealth Management and Brandon Laws of Xenium HR discuss the science behind the decisions we make. We’ll cover tactics that traders use to combat uncertainty, how to avoid bias in decision making and tips for making the best choice you can every time. ATTEND THE SEMINAR ON JUNE 12TH - 50% Off - use discount code XENIUMHR (limited to first 12 people)   How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Links:   Connect with Pat McCauley  

While a manager should be focused on helping people develop at work, that role is so often lost in the day-to-day shuffle. Whitney Johnson, author of Build an A Team: Play to Their Strengths and Lead Them Up the Learning Curve, has thoughts on combating that challenge. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to build the right team, smart recruiting, and tactics that help employees navigate the S-curve of learning to accelerate growth and professional development at every stage of their career. First 5 people to either review us on Apple podcasts, share a shout out on LinkedIn or on Facebook or Twitter will win a free copy of Build an A team. Email me at brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com to share your Apple Podcasts review.   How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Links:  Follow Whitney Johnson on LinkedIn Buy Build an A Team Learn about Whitney Johnson Whitney's Diagnostic Tool     SPECIAL OFFERS:  e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

  Aman Brar, CEO of Canvas, a text-based interviewing platform, joins Brandon Laws for a future-oriented discussion about the impact technology is having on recruiting. They discuss how A.I. and machine learning are playing a role in the way employers recruit, top technology trends in recruiting, and how technology is improving the user experience throughout the recruiting process. How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.) Review us on iTunes Take our survey and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book Follow Xenium HR (@XeniumHR) and Brandon Laws (@BrandonLaws) on Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com  About the Guest:  Connect with Aman Brar Learn about Canvas    SPECIAL OFFERS:  e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.