Transform Your Workplace

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.

In the second episode of What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws discuss why one CEO is keeping "assholes" out of the workplace, common severance policies amongst employers, and how one CEO is bringing athletics into the workplace to drive culture and results. Check out the articles Lacey and Brandon discuss: No Assholes Allowed by Andrea Ozias, World at Work Severance Tied to Tenure and Position as Formal Policies Decline by Stephen Miller, SHRM The Swedish CEO Who Runs His Company Like a CrossFit Gym by Carl Cederstrom and Torkild Thanem, HBR.org Email brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com or review us on iTunes and let us know if you enjoyed this format for the podcast! 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 Partipilo SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

Complaints are an unfortunate but inevitable part of working in human resources. But not all employers know how to handle complaints and investigations into those complaints, and unprofessional or callous complaint processes can sour any workplace. In this episode, Alishia Young, Xenium's Director of HR Services, joins Brandon Laws to discuss employee complaints and the steps every HR professional should take to address them. We'll cover common grievances, what you should and shouldn't document, and how to know when it's time to ask a third party to step in. 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 Alishia Young SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

It's a common mistake to promote star employees into leadership roles before they're ready, or before they fully understand their new responsibilities. Both you and the employee in question can end up feeling dissatisfied if you move too quickly. Becoming a manager is a big step, and it takes any employee time to adjust to the additional expectations. In this episode, Suzi Alligood, VP of People Development & Culture at Xenium, shares what Xenium learned recently by going through this exact scenario. We'll discuss the steps employers can take to ensure they have a proper leadership development plan in place. We'll also identify the skills needed to move into leadership and how to develop them before that transition into management takes place. 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 Suzi Alligood SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

Radical honesty, the importance of cultural fit—these terms are familiar to most of us. But when Patty McCord, Chief Talent Officer of Netflix, first introduced them to the tech world, they were pretty radical. Xenium's Tyler Meuwissen joins Brandon Laws for a discussion of McCord's new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility. We'll talk about McCord's take on recruiting, compensation and culture and how these big startup ideas can be applied to small businesses with success. How to Support this Show: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app (iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, etc.) 5-Star Review 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 and Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses. Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn or Twitter

Lain Hensley and Odyssey Teams are redefining the typical corporate team building program. And it came out of a need to bring people closer together, with a common purpose, and to make a positive, lasting impact on the world. In this episode, Lain Hensley and Brandon Laws discuss how to make employees' time spent together more meaningful, why giving back to the community can build effective teams and a great culture, and what employees are saying in response to this new type of team building program. 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 Lain Hensley Learn about Odyssey Teams Watch Lain's Tedx Talk SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

In the first episode of the series What's Up in the Workplace, Lacey Partipilo joins Brandon Laws for a fun and engaging discussion on three articles related to the workplace. Artificial Intelligence Comes to HR as a Conversation by Josh Bersin The 10 Biggest Mistakes New HR Professionals Make by Christina Folz Why One on One Meetings are Your Most Important Work Meeting by Jose Bautista Email brandon.laws@xeniumhr.com or review us on iTunes and let us know if you enjoyed this format for the podcast! We're considering bringing this format to you monthly. 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 Halpern SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.

We've all been reading the headlines. There's never been a more important time to talk about harassment & discrimination in the workplace. Suzi Alligood, VP of People Development and Culture at Xenium, joins us to take the topic head-on. We'll cover the changes she's seen in the workplace and what employers and employees have to say about it. We'll also cover the best tactics for preventing workplace harassment and ensuring a healthy work environment. Top Tips for Employers – Harassment Prevention Have a current zero tolerance policy for workplace harassment and retaliation that is communicated with all employees during onboarding and reviewed annually to ensure it reflects the latest employment protections. Specifically include information on how to recognize harassment and multiple options for reporting concerns. Provide training to both employees and supervisors upon hire and every 1 -2 years thereafter. Don't wait for a complaint before you provide training! Supervisors need specific training around their responsibilities and should receive training immediately upon hire or promotion. A combination of e-learning and instructor-led workshops is best. Lead with your core values by clarifying workplace expectations for professional and value-based communication. Ideally, this should be common language within your organization. Reinforce value-based behavior through your hiring, recognition and performance management processes. 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 Suzi Alligood SPECIAL OFFERS: e-learning courses at Xenium -www.xeniumhr.com/courses - promo code "POD" for 10% off all courses.