This Week at Work - Audio
The only show to offer employers and HR professionals practical and timely insights into the workplace Powered by AAIM Employers’ Association and Ogletree Deakins. A Feature Group USA production. This Week at Work is the only show about the workplace that offers you front row seats AND a microphone, featuring human resource professionals and experts in employment law to bring you practical, timely and accurate insights so you can more effectively lead your organization. Join Phil, Burt, and other subject matter experts every Thursday at 7:30 am Central, for topics ranging from people management and compensation trends, to decoding the federal and local laws affecting your organization. This Week at Work was proud to be the premier news source and sounding board for human resource professionals and business owners who fought for their businesses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The feedback our podcast received was humbling - and you better believe we’ll be on the front line helping you build an even stronger workplace during the next crisis.
Episodes
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Ep. 326 In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt, President & CEO of AAIM Employers Association, and employment attorney Burt Garland take a look at trust in the workplace through a post-covid lens. They also break down Missouri's new Paid Sick Leave law taking effect May 1st and what HR professionals need to know now, how to prepare for the rest of 2025, and why trust is the fo...
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Ep 325. This week on This Week at Work, Phil and Burt dive into one of HR’s most uncomfortable but essential responsibilities: having difficult conversations. Inspired by a viral workplace scenario where a manager struggled to address an employee’s provocative attire, we'll unpack how to approach sensitive topics, whether it’s dress code, performance, or conflict, address it without damaging...
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How do you lead your team through uncertainty without losing trust, momentum, or top performers? In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt (President & CEO of AAIM Employers Association) and employment attorney Burt Garland (Ogletree Deakins) dive deep into how HR leaders can communicate change effectively — and empathetically.
Discover practical strategies to guide your team thr...
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Change is constant—but how you lead through it makes all the difference. In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt, CEO of AAIM Employers Association, is joined by change expert Tanya Zion to explore the most effective strategies HR professionals can use to manage organizational transformation.
From the neuroscience of employee resistance to actionable tactics for leading with empath...
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In this episode of This Week at Work, we dive into critical legal updates, HR compliance must-knows, and real-world solutions to the toughest workplace challenges. Join Phil Brandt (President & CEO of AAIM Employers’ Association) and Burt Garland (Employment Law Expert) as they break down the biggest issues facing HR leaders today. From new labor laws to policy pitfalls, we’ve got the i...
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Demographic shifts are reshaping the workforce — and if you haven't already been affected by this phenomena in your city...you will! In this eye-opening episode of This Week at Work, Phil welcomes Professor Ness Sándoval, a leading demographer from Saint Louis University, to break down why employers everywhere are struggling to hire and retain talent. From declining birth rates and delayed m...
Send your burning questions to hrask.org Join us on 'This Week at Work' as we delve into the enduring presence of remote work five years post-pandemic and uncover how leadership must evolve to inspire productivity in hybrid environments. Hosts Phil and Burt have fun with a remote work failure, and explore the latest trends to navigate the evolving workplace landscape. Don't miss this engaging conversation that blends the human touc...
In this episode of This Week at Work, we dive deep into the daily struggles HR professionals face and explore game-changing strategies to boost engagement, productivity, and workplace culture. 🎯
✅ The #1 thing holding HR teams back ✅ Why communication failures are costing you employees ✅ The secret to skyrocketing employee trust in leadership ✅ How AAIM Employers Association can help your business thrive
💡 Special segment: Lawyer...
In this episode of "This Week at Work," hosts Phil and Burt tackle the pressing issue of change fatigue and burnout among HR professionals. They explore how constant organizational changes are impacting HR leaders and discuss effective strategies to ensure that those who support the workforce are given the tools to lead a healthier, more productive work environment. Ask your burning questions anytime at hrask.org
Ep. 317 In this episode, we break down the leadership and management lessons from the latest Elon Musk drama. Company leaders, ask yourselves:
Are your leadership directives inspiring innovation—or causing unrest? Are your leaders strengthening trust and alignment, or creating internal resistance?
Join us as we dissect Musk’s leadership style, the OPM’s response, and what private businesses must learn from this high-stakes showdown...
This week on This Week at Work, we dive into Missouri’s new paid sick leave law and what it means for employers. With legal challenges pending and key deadlines approaching, our expert Lawyer on the Clock segment breaks down the latest updates. Plus, in Burning Questions, we tackle critical HR concerns, including compliance for remote workers and the impact of diversity policies.
[00:07:39] Lawyer on the Clock: Missouri Paid Sick L...
Episode #315: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs are at a pivotal moment. With new executive orders and policy shifts, what does this mean for HR leaders and employers? Are DEI initiatives at risk, or is this a chance to redefine them for long-term success? Join Phil Brandt, Burt Garland, with special guests Fred Falker and Luther Wright, Jr. for a one-hour roundtable as we break down: ✅ Key executive orders impacting...
Episode #314: This Week at Work welcomes a truly inspiring guest—John O’Leary, a world-renowned speaker, bestselling author, and survivor whose story of resilience has touched millions. John, a featured speaker at the AAIM Leadership Conference, joins us to share his powerful journey of overcoming tragedy, embracing life’s challenges, and discovering the profound impact of The Power of One.
Join us for an unforgettable conversation...
Ep. 313
Lawyer on the Clock 00:11:18: National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) changes under President Trump, including the firing of General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and board member Gwen Wilcox, reducing the board composition and potentially stalling decisions. 00:16:16: Trump fires multiple Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) commissioners, leading to legal challenges and a lack of agency leadership. 00:21:34: Meta emplo...
From navigating pay compliance to addressing harassment allegations, we’re bringing expert advice to help you handle tricky situations with confidence.
Here's what Phil and Burt are discussing this week:
Lawyer on the Clock 3:20 A flurry of executive orders 10:59 Ending remote work federally 18:40 Regulatory freeze 21:50 Federal hiring freeze 34:00 Gender and DEI policies 39:34 Impact on affirmative action
Burning Questions 57:30 ...
This Week at Work Ep. 311: Under the Influence - Can We Speak with Our Employee about Our Suspicion?
Join us for the latest episode of This Week at Work as we tackle today’s most pressing HR challenges. From handling workplace suspicions and accommodations to navigating compliance and fair pay, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can’t afford to miss.
Topics include:
Lawyer on the Clock:
07:53 Fair Labor Standards Act: Supreme Court ruling simplifies evidentiary standards in exemption cases, favoring employers. 11:53...
Ep. 310🔥 Get ready for an all-new episode of This Week at Work! We’re tackling the workplace dilemmas everyone’s talking about.
💡 Don’t miss this jam-packed episode full of insights and strategies to navigate today’s trickiest HR challenges. Here's what we covered today...
Lawyer on the Clock:
00:04:05 Rising legal challenges related to DEI programs, with potential class-action lawsuits expected in 2025.
00:09:01 A judge rules t...
Ep. 309 This Week at Work is fueled by the challenges you face, and the observations you make. This week we are answering your burning questions on red-flag candidates, managing workplace accommodations after a DUI, termination when a disability is involved, managing unauthorized workplace participation, and recouping training costs after a termination.
Ep. 308 This is our last show in 2024, but it’s jam packed with insights you’ll be mulling over at least through the New Year. That’s because Mike Mac is back to project compensation trends of 2025, and we also have the latest on the MO PROP A suit directly from the attorney who wrote it!
Ep. 307 Are you ready for an employee retention success story? One that likely hits close to home? Today, we spotlight PLZ’s Regional HR Director Karen Price, and hear how she went from identifying issues to establishing a Retention Plan that relies heavily on industry-leading training from AAIM.
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