Transform Your Workplace

Sierra Modro, author of The Right Ladder: Climb to your perfect career in 4 simple steps, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss how organizations and employees can reach the next level. In this episode, Sierra and Brandon Discuss: - The LEAP system and what it stands for- How leaders can help current employees reach the next level in their career - Success and failure - Procrastination at work - The "golden handcuffs" - Creating satisfaction in the workplace Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Sierra Modro, LEAP to Greatness Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Jon Spencer, Principal, CFO & COO of Solutions YES, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss HR decision-making in a key business role with a small business. In this episode, Jon shares his thoughts on the process he went through in deciding how to manage HR programs for his new and growing business. Learn: - The options available to CFOs for managing HR functions in their business - How often a CFO should analyze HR programs - When to hire internal HR resources - What sort of HR challenges a typical CFO goes through Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Jon Spencer, CFO, COO & Principal of Solutions YES Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Lacey Halpern, Human Resource Account Representative of Xenium HR joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on the "Romantic Relationships in the Workplace." In this episode Lacey shares information on how to prepare for and handle romantic relationships in the workplace. Learn: - How a workplace relationship is defined and what that means for an employer - What is in a policy for workplace relationships - How a supervisor should respond to the discovery of a romantic relationship Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Lacey Halpern, HR Account Representative Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"

Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Going Lean as Non-Manufacturing Company.” In this episode, Richard Coley continues his explanation of what lean is and how a non-manufacturing company can apply lean tools to streamline processes and communication within their organization. If you haven't checked out the first episode yet, please click here. Learn: - How "Lean" concepts can be applied to any work environment - How communication between leadership and other team members can be improved through use of Lean tools - What results to expect in applying elements of Lean Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group Music By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Going Lean as Non-Manufacturing Company.” In this episode, Richard Coley explains what lean is and how a non-manufacturing company can apply lean tools to ultimately become more productive. Learn: - How to organize and standardize processes - How to apply the lean tools - How to reduce waste and inefficiencies to streamline communication Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest: Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group Music By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Molly Kelley, PHR Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Improving Organizational Culture through Employee Satisfaction Committees.” In this episode, Molly Kelley explains what an employee satisfaction committee is, why a company should develop such a committee, and more. Learn: -What an "employee satisfaction committee" or "culture team" is -About the initiatives the committee plans and implements -About the return an employer should expect from the committee Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Molly Kelley, Human Resource Business Partner Music By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Lacey Halpern Human Resource Account Representative at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Creating Effective Job Postings on the Web.” In this episode, Lacey Halpern explains how to create effective job postings online, including tips on what to feature in your post and how to style it for the right applicants. Learn: - What to feature in your job post content and title - How to stylize your post to appeal to relevant and top talent - Where to feature your job posts Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Lacey Halpern, Human Resource Account Representative Download: MP3 iTunes: Stream Episode Resources Mentioned in Podcast: CareerBuilder Craigslist Jobdango LinkedIn.com/Jobs Music By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Molly Kelley, Human Resource Business Partner of Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Bullying in the Workplace.” During this episode, Molly Kelley explains workplace bullying, how it can affect the workplace, and what employers can do to avoid bullying issues. Learn: - Which organizations are most likely to experience workplace bullying - How to identify bullying in the workplace - What HR can do to prevent bullying Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Molly Kelley, Human Resource Business Partner Music By: “Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0″ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/”

Lacey Halpern, Human Resource Account Representative of Xenium HR joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on the "Importance of an Employee Handbook in Small Business." With years of experience in working with owners and HR professionals to develop and create employee handbooks, Lacey shares insight to why employers need an employee handbook in the first place. Learn: - What is typically in an employee handbook - How often employers should update the employee handbook - What types of policies and procedures employes tend to organize in a handbook Host: Brandon Laws, Xenium HR Guest(s): Lacey Halpern, HR Account Representative Music Introduction By: "Cut and Dry Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/"