Human resources is an important and necessary part of doing business. In this relaxing and entertaining environment, we’ll dive into all things HR and have a little fun doing it. In this podcast we’ll talk about compliance, challenges, great ideas and mishaps, and how Human Resources can move from an administrative, overhead department to a strategic contributor to the bottom line.
Episode 20 : Employee Resource Groups – Grassroots Approach to Return to Work and Employee Engagement
JULY 12, 2021
Guest – Paul Younkins, Chief Innovation Officer at TriBridge Partners, LLC
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or affinity groups have been around for decades. But since the pandemic, they have taken on a more strategic role in many organizations as leaders grapple with hybrid and remote work. My guest and I will discuss ERGs, their origin, and how businesses of any size can use them to solve for a variety of issues…and of course we talk about cocktails!
Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR
Episode 19 : Mental Health – The Role of Grief in the Workplace
JUNE 17, 2021
Guest – Maureen Desmond, Founder of Navigating Through Loss
Mental Health has been top of mind for employers since the start of the pandemic. But many times we don’t associate change with grief. And certainly not how all of the change we have experienced over the last 15 months can show itself as grief. My guest and I will discuss the fact that grief is not just the loss of a loved one, but any significant change in a person’s life. How can organizations assist with employees adjusting to change? We discuss this and more…and of course we talk about cocktails!
Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR
Episode 18 : What Businesses Need to Know About Employee Benefits
APRIL 10, 2021
Guest – Tara Pellet, Managing Advisor at AHT Insurance
Employee benefits is a topic that is on the mind of every employer, even if you don’t offer benefits. The world of employee benefits can be overwhelming. What is a broker? Are all benefits plans the same? How do you design a plan that works for you? What about small employer versus large employer groups? Self-funded? Fully insured? We discuss this and more in this episode….and of course we talk about cocktails.
Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR
Episode 17 : The Role of Ethics in the Workplace
FEBRUARY 6, 2021
Guest – Shavon Smith, Attorney and Principal at SJS Law Firm
Business ethics. This can mean different things. However, the recent political landscape has required employers to take another look at their ethics policies. Can an employee’s behavior outside of work become an issue in the workplace? What can employers do? What should employers do? What are the elements of a good ethics policy and program? My guest will discuss this and other ethics challenges facing employers…and of course we talk about cocktails.
Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR
Episode 16 : COVID Updates for Employers
JANUARY 8, 2021
Guest – Cheryl Brown, Attorney at Davis, Agnor, Rappaport and Skalny
2021 is here! Along with it comes changes to legislation and questions (more questions than answers candidly). With the complexity that COVID has brought into the workplace, my guest discusses the questions and challenges facing many employers. We discuss this and more…and of course, we talk about cocktails.
Hosted by Kimberly Prescott, Founder and President of Prescott HR
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