The Human Resource

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects sincerely held religious beliefs, but are you training your management teams to understand this? In this episode, Pandy explains how one company violated Title VII and what you should do so not to fall into same mistakes.

Do you have trucks at your company? Are you compliant? The Department of Transportation oversees more than just CDL drivers and vehicles—which is something many companies may be unaware of. Mike Cicak with Sheakley has been advising companies on DOT regulations for over 22 years, and joins Pandy to share some of the basic requirements and how the government views non-compliance regarding DOT rules.

Are you prepared for the new OSHA guidance? Were you aware they increased fines by 10 - 15%? OSHA effects every business in one way or another; in this show Pandy reviews the most recent updates, some that begin to go into effect starting July 1, 2025. How many will effect you?

They may come or they may not, so let's not panic. ICE raids are on the increase, but if management is doing their due diligence, hysteria should not be creeping into your business. Karl Ulrich with Sebaly, Shillito + Dyer joins Pandy to review how to prepare, what to expect, and why it's important to not panic if ICE comes through your door.

It's official—The Supreme Court has made their decision. The 52-year-old McDonnell Douglas case prevails; those who feel they have been discriminated against in employment decisions can now seek justice. Karl Ulrich with Sebaly, Shillito & Dyer joins Pandy to explain the implications of such a serious decision. Learn what to do in preparing for the possible claim before it happens.

Does anyone think they handle change correctly? Richard Carson, author of The "Book of Change", joins Pandy to share how management teams can introduce and orchestrate change to achieve success. Since change is the only constant in the universe, listen and learn Richard's secrets in a time where change is everywhere.

When management teams need a speaker to motivate, inspire and creatively train, Jon Colby is the man to call. Recognized by MSN.com as one of the top ten leading speakers to follow in 2025, Colby shares his unique approach to presenting crucial topics on leadership and building strong teams. Join Jon and Pandy as they discuss the importance of engaging your teams and the power of training while having fun.

Documentation is one of the most crucial parts of Human Resources and yet it's the one area that can be improved upon in any organization. Learn what is considered to be documentation and what can be subpoenaed if you ever get pulled into court. The list is longer then you may think. Use this show as a training topic for your team.

No one is perfect but if we can prevent a mistake, why aren't we doing that? Learn what some consider to be the most common HR mistakes to avoid and then compare those to what Pandy has on her list. You may be surprised...

What does your handbook say about insubordination? Do you have it clearly defined? Have you taught your management team when an act of emotion is protected by the NLRA and may not be disciplined? Join Pandy as she reviews the differences in these two scenarios and provides you with policy language to protect your company.

"What were they thinking?" In this episode, Pandy reviews recent lawsuits filed by the EEOC on preventable and yet costly mistakes involving discrimination of age, disabilities and pregnancy. Join her as she reviews where the mistakes occurred and discusses what should have happened to prevent them.

The most difficult conversation in HR is the one that involves hygiene or odors but in this episode Pandy has tips on how to have those crucial conversations with confidence. Join Pandy as she shares a blog by Marisa Eckberg with Grey Owl HR in Texas on how to delicately and professionally facilitate a conversation regarding hygiene and odors.

We all have an idea what an exit interview is, but what about all the employment details that must be considered when an employee separates from the company? Employment verification? Do they owe us any monies or PTO? Do we owe them any reimbursements? In this episode, Pandy shares a different kind of exit form that guides those "final" conversations through details that shouldn't be overlooked or forgotten.

In the realm of HR, the words 'furlough' and 'laid off' are desperately avoided, but when the time comes, do you know which to use and how to implement these processes? In this episode, Pandy discusses the differences of each and what companies need to consider before making such hard announcements.

The EEOC has announced its intention to switch gears and focus on anti-discrimination protections to include portions of the PWFA final rules and employment laws against illegal preference of non-American workers over American workers under Title VI. In this episode Pandy talks about these directives as well as the guidance on Anti-Arab, Anti-Muslim and Antisemitic discrimination involving social media and workplace behaviors.

Scott Warrick returns to discuss the importance of a culture based on safety and tolerance. Employers can't tell employees to accept each other but you can require that everyone be tolerant, assuring that all employees have a safe and secure workplace. Listen as Scott and Pandy discuss what companies need to consider to create this positive work environment for all.

Change in Human Resources has never been so apparent as the major shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the workplace. What can companies do to maintain a balanced workforce? Scott Warrick is in the studio talking about the dangers of using DEI in employment decisions and what your alternatives should be.