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Scary Statistics: Women stepping back because of COVID Nov 23, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with Mysi Hall, HR Generalist at GovHR and President-Elect of The Legacy Project about a disturbing workplace trend--women stepping back because of COVID. COVID Response Survey www.legacyprojectnow.org/resources Mysi can be reached at mhall@govhrusa.com

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to initiate change in the workplace Nov 16, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with Sonal Shaw of HR Source as she previews her upcoming webinar on this important topic.

Workplace Mental Health Concerns in the Wake of COVID-19 Nov 09, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with Joyce Marker. Joyce has been a licensed psychotherapist for over twenty years and has served in multiple leadership positions including President of the Illinois Counseling Association, two-terms as President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association, and Chair of the Midwest Region of the American Counseling Association.

If you would like to access a PDF that includes the key points discussed during the podcast and additional resources, please text MENTALHEALTH to 33777. https://www.joyce-marter.com/

Resources for First Responders https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Frontline-Professionals/Public-Safety-Professionals

Politics in the Workplace Nov 02, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with Marji Swanson, partner at Mahoney, Silverman, and Cross, LLC about politics in the workplace. What activity is permitted and what should be prohibited in a public sector workplace? Marji can be reached at 815-730-9500 and on the web at www.mwclaw.com.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Contributions to the Workplace Oct 25, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with Yordana Wysocki, legal partner with Hervas, Condon & Bersani, PC. about Justice Ginsburg's contributions to the workplace. Yordana can be reached at ywysocki@hcbattorneys.com.

A look back at a legacy: Leslie Rienzie-Barry, IPELRA President Oct 17, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with IPELRA President Leslie G. Rienzie-Barry, HRCI-SPHR, SHRM-SCP on her experience with the organization as she passes the torch to Cristina.

Leslie is the Director of Human Resources for the Will County Circuit Clerk and can be reached at lrienzie@willcountyillinois.com.

Workplace Trends with Sonal Shah Oct 05, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with Senior Employment Counselor Sonal Shah from HR Source. Sonal discusses workplace trends amid a global pandemic and divisive political climate. Listen to hear how President Trump's latest Executive Order may impact your planned diversity training. https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-combating-race-sex-stereotyping/

Sonal can be reached at www.hrsource.org.

The Need for Organizational Analysis Sep 28, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with Powerhouse Heidi Voorhees (GovHr) on the need for organizational analysis. Learn what you need to know to stay effective and efficient in 2020! Heidi can be reached on the web at www.govhrusa.com or HVoorhees@GovHRusa.com

Effective Communication in the Age of Social Distancing Sep 21, 2020

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Our first ever QUAD communication! Megan and Cristina speak with IPELRA's own Bob Smith, managing partner at Clark Baird Smith and counselor to IPELRA and daughter Dr. Stephanie Smith, Assistant Professor of Communication at Virginia Tech. The group discusses the challenges of communicating during a global pandemic and offers tips for Elected Officials to successfully utilize social media.

Bob can be reached at rsmith@cbslawyers.com.or 847-378-7700.

Stephanie can be contacted at stephasmith1@gmail.com or via linkedin.com/in/stephanie-smith-phd-apr.

Qualified Immunity Sep 14, 2020

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Megan and Cristina speak with Civil Rights Attorney Jim Sotos about qualified immunity. Learn what this legal principal really is, what it means for Police operations, and how it affects municipal government. Jim can be reached at JSotos@jsotoslaw.com.

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