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HR Hot Topics - October 2024: Navigating Workplace Civility During Election Season
In this October edition of HR Hot Topics, host Jodi Schafer addresses the challenges of maintaining professionalism and civility in the workplace during the election season.
HR Hot Topics - October 2024: Navigating Workplace Civility During Election Season
In this October edition of HR Hot Topics, host Jodi Schafer addresses the challenges of maintaining professionalism and civility in the workplace during the election season.
HR Hot Topics - September 2024: Understanding Michigan's New Earned Sick Time Act
Join host Jodi Schafer in the September edition of HR Hot Topics as we delve into Michigan’s newly affirmed Earned Sick Time Act.
HR Hot Topics - August 2024: Understanding Pay Transparency: Navigating New Challenges
In this month’s edition of HR Hot Topics, join host Jodi Schafer as we delve into the increasingly relevant issue of pay transparency in the workplace.
HR Hot Topics - July 2024: Navigating Time Off and Benefits for Small Employers
Welcome to the July edition of HR Hot Topics! I’m Jodi Schafer, and in this episode, we delve into the crucial aspects of employee benefits, focusing on time off policies.
HR Hot Topics - June 2024: Mastering Difficult Conversations: A Guide for Leaders
This month, we’re taking a break from legislative updates to delve into a subject that’s close to my heart and crucial in the HR field: managing difficult conversations effectively.
HR Hot Topics – May 2024: Major Changes Impacting Employers: DOL Earning Thresholds & FTC Noncompete Ban
Join host Jodi Schafer as she dives into the significant changes announced at the federal level by the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that will impact employers nationwide. In this episode
HR Hot Topics - April 2024: Important Announcements that will Impact Employers
Join host Jodi Schafer as we celebrate the 11-year anniversary of her ownership of HRM Services and dive into the latest updates and proposed rule changes impacting employers.
HR Hot Topics – March, 2024: Appealing to ‘Unretired’ Older Workers
Join Jodi Schafer in this month’s episode of HR Hot Topics as she delves into a novel approach to the labor shortage crisis—unretirement. This focuses on creative strategies for re-engaging retirees in the workforce.
HR Hot Topics - February, 2024: DOL Updates Independent Contractor Rule
Welcome to the February edition of HR Hot Topics! In this episode, host Jodi Schafer provides an update on the Department of Labor’s recent reinterpretation of the independent contractor rule.
HR Hot Topics – January, 2024: Benefit To-Do's in New Plan Year
Welcome to HR Hot Topics January 2024! Join Jodi Schafer and HRM’s newest team member, Gin Gibson, an expert in employee benefits, as they delve into important HR subjects.
HR Hot Topics – December, 2023: Handbook Updates Based on Recent NLRB Ruling
Welcome to the final edition of HR Hot Topics for 2023! Join Jodi Schafer as she guides us through an insightful discussion on the crucial updates in HR policies and handbooks, prompted by recent decisions from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
HR Hot Topics: November edition – Generative AI in the Workplace: Employer Responsibilities
Welcome to this month’s edition of HR Hot Topics with your host, Jodi Schafer. In our latest video, we’re tackling the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR, including an overview of President Biden’s executive order that sets new guidelines for AI.
HR Hot Topics: October Edition - Paid Leave and Earning Threshold Changes
Welcome to the October edition of HR Hot Topics! This month, we’re diving deep into two significant pieces of legislation that should have employers of all sizes on their toes.
HR Hot Topics – September, 2023: Getting Creative with Benefit Offerings
Welcome to the September edition of “HR Hot Topics” with your host, Jodi Schafer! As we embrace the fall season, it’s time to reflect on open enrollment and craft the perfect benefit plans for the upcoming year.
HR Hot Topics August 2023 - NEW I-9 and Verification Rule Changes
Hello Leaders, Welcome to August’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month we bring you the new I-9 form and we explore recent verification rule changes made to the I-9 process.
HR Hot Topics – July, 2023: Understanding the CROWN Act
Welcome to July’s edition of HR Hot Topics! I thought I’d take a break from sightseeing in Italy to share with you this month’s video – which has to do with racial or ethnic identity.
HR Hot Topics – June, 2023: Hiring Summer Help: Youth Employment Standards
Hello Leaders, Welcome to June’s edition of HR Hot Topics! School is out for most teenagers and that means it is time to secure a summer job.
HR Hot Topics – May, 2023: Pregnancy-Related Updates – Just in Time for Mother’s Day
Welcome to May’s edition of HR Hot Topics! With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I thought it appropriate to share with you some recent legislative updates that pertain to pregnant employees and nursing mothers.
HR Hot Topics – April, 2023: Potential Changes to Overtime Rules & Exciting HRM Announcements
Hello Leaders, Welcome to April’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month I share with you potential rule changes that would impact the Fair Labor Standards Act, including who is eligible for overtime pay.
HR Hot Topics – March, 2023: Setting Healthy Boundaries and Employment Law Updates
Hello Leaders, Welcome to March’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month I share with you some helpful context to better understand boundaries in the workplace and how language can be used to both set and challenge those boundaries in a healthy way.
HR Hot Topics – February, 2023: Romance and Friendship in the Workplace
Welcome to February’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month we explore love and friendship in the workplace. According to a recent SHRM article while, “Most U.S. workers say they are comfortable with workplace romances and would respect co-workers involved in one,” the majority are not interested in pursuing a workplace romance themselves.
HR Hot Topics – January, 2023: New Independent Contractor Rule & Exciting HRM Announcement
Welcome to January’s edition of HR Hot Topics! We’re kicking off 2023 with an episode on the newly proposed independent contractor rule from the Department of Labor. Independent contractor (1099) status has always been a challenging area for employers to navigate.
HR Hot Topics – December, 2022: Paid Sick Leave Update, Election Results and Planning for 2023
Welcome to December’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This final episode of 2022 provides some insight on what employers can expect in the coming year based on November’s election results and the ongoing litigation around Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave law.
HR Hot Topics – November, 2022: Creating a Culture of Gratitude
Welcome to November’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month’s episode focuses on GRATITUDE! With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it felt only right that I should share with you all just how thankful I am for your continued viewership and support. I want to encourage each of you to lean into that spirit of generosity and, in turn, share your appreciation for your team and their efforts.
HR Hot Topics – August, 2022: Legal Updates on Paid Sick Leave/Minimum Wage, Roe v. Wade, and Michigan Supreme Court Interpretation of Sex as a Protect Class
Welcome to August’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month’s episode attempts to bring you up to speed on several recent court decisions affecting Michigan employers.
HR Hot Topics – September, 2022: Quiet Quitting
Welcome to September’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month’s episode focuses on a phrase that has been getting a lot of attention lately – Quiet Quitting. This catchy use of alliteration has been used to describe an employee who is doing the bare minimum not to get fired.
HR Hot Topics – August, 2022: Legal Updates on Paid Sick Leave/Minimum Wage, Roe v. Wade, and Michigan Supreme Court Interpretation of Sex as a Protect Class
Welcome to August’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month’s episode attempts to bring you up to speed on several recent court decisions affecting Michigan employers.
HR Hot Topics – July, 2022: Leadership Coaching Discussion w/Caryn Bedford, our Newest Team Member
Welcome to August’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month’s episode attempts to bring you up to speed on several recent court decisions affecting Michigan employers.
HR Hot Topics – June, 2022: Communicating TOTAL Compensation to Employees
Welcome to June’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month’s episode describes the value of using total compensation statements to give employees the full picture when it comes to their pay package.
HR Hot Topics – May, 2022: The UIA Debacle and What’s Being Done About it
Welcome to May’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month’s episode centers around Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) and the results of several independent audits and investigations into agency actions during the COVID crisis.
HR Hot Topics April, 2022: Upskilling and Reskilling your Workforce + Exciting Announcement!
Welcome to April’s edition of HR Hot Topics! This month’s episode was filmed for release in March, but due to timing delays was pushed back a month. We continue our conversation on upskilling and reskilling your workforce as a way of preparing for workforce shortages issues.
HR Hot Topics – February, 2022: Sobering Workforce Projections
Happy February! This month’s episode takes the long view on workforce statistics.
HR Hot Topics – January, 2022: CDC Updates Quarantine and Isolation Guidance
As you know, the Omicron variant is sweeping across our state and our nation; drastically increasing the number of employees who are contracting COVID and those out due to quarantine.
HR Hot Topics – December, 2021: Updates on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
We’re coming to the end of another crazy year and I thought I’d close out our 2021 HR Hot Topics with an update on the various COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
HR Hot Topics – November, 2021: Workforce Statistics with a New Team Member
Welcome to the November edition of HR Hot Topics. I’m excited to introduce the newest member of the HRM team to you this month!
HR Hot Topics – October, 2021: Asking About a Job Seeker’s Vaccination Status
Welcome to the October edition of HR Hot Topics. We are back to discussing the ever-changing COVID guidance.
HR Hot Topics – Sept. 2021: New OSHA Guidance to Protect Workers & New Fed Rules on Vaccine Mandates
Welcome to the September edition of HR Hot Topics. We are back to discussing the ever-changing COVID guidance.
HR Hot Topics – August, 2021: Preventing Inappropriate & Illegal Behavior in the Workplace
Welcome to the August edition of HR Hot Topics. I was struck recently by an article that highlighted the significantly different beliefs between men and women as to what constitutes sexual harassment.
HR Hot Topics – July, 2021: The Power of Stay Interviews
Welcome to the July edition of HR Hot Topics. I’m back from an extended trip ‘Out West’ and have been getting questions on how to find qualified talent in the wake of COVID.
HR Hot Topics – June, 2021: MIOSHA Emergency Rule Changes
HR Hot Topics – May, 2021: Vaccine Incentives and Responding to Customer/Patient Vaccination Inquiries
Welcome to the May edition of HR Hot Topics. In this month’s episode we’re talking vaccines…again.
HR Hot Topics – April, 2021: FFCRA Extension and COBRA Updates
In this month’s episode I provide an overview of two important changes brought about by the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act.
HR Hot Topics – March, 2021: Travel and Quarantine Policies for Vaccinated and COVID-Recovered Staff
Welcome to the March edition of HR Hot Topics. Spring (false spring) is upon us here in Michigan and with that comes thoughts of spring break and vacations to someplace warm!
HR Hot Topics – February, 2021: HRM Welcomes Ann Hall to our Team of HR Experts!
Hello Leaders!
I’m taking a small break from discussing COVID (you’re welcome!) and instead want to use this month’s episode share to some exciting news happening at HRM.
HR Hot Topics – January, 2021: How to Address Employee Concerns Regarding the Coronavirus Vaccine
Hello Leaders!
Welcome to 2021! This year has already gotten off to an eventful start and the issues that employers must grapple with in the workplace show no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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