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Fostering Gender Equality in the Workplace with Christine Wzorek Jun 28, 2022

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When it comes to gender equality, are businesses missing the mark? In this episode, Brandon Laws and guest Christine Wzorek, Founder and CEO of White Label Advisors take a hard look at the data and evidence surrounding gender equality in the workplace. According to Wzorek, businesses that recognize and maximize the distinct skill sets of female employees are setting themselves up for even greater success.

TAKEAWAYS

Businesses must make a stronger effort to recognize the indispensable qualities that women bring to the table.

To make measured progress in gender equality, men and women must come to the table and work together toward this common goal.
Leaders must move beyond networking and acquiring talent from within their comfort zone.
Businesses with executive boards that have greater female representation have shown better sustainability and longevity.
Businesses must be intentional about creating better pathways and access to leadership positions for women.

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Should Employers Support Employees Who Have a Side Hustle? Jun 21, 2022

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Join us for a special episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, where host Brandon Laws gets a chance to be on the other side of the mic for an interview about side hustles. Al Nodarse, Client Development Manager at Xenium HR, gets the lowdown on if and how employers should support employee side hustles. The two discuss laying down ground rules and the unexpected benefits that employers can see at their own companies when they let their employees explore the idea of a side hustle.

TAKEAWAYS

Side hustles can reinvigorate and engage employees who have lost interest in their full-time roles.
Employees who pursue a side hustle learn new skills that they might be able to bring to their role at the organization.
A side hustle gives employees an opportunity to earn more money, leading to lower dissatisfaction with their full-time pay.
When balancing a full-time position and a side hustle, leaders and employees should err on the side of caution by over-communicating and setting clear ground rules.

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Creating Inclusive Workplaces with DDS Dobson-Smith Jun 14, 2022

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A sense of belonging is critical to the productivity of any business, but how can leaders tackle the challenge of creating an authentic climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion? In this episode, listen in to a discussion between host Brandon Laws and guest DDS Dobson-Smith, executive coach and belonging advocate. The two talk about the underpinnings of an inclusive workplace and how to shift perspectives and facilitate change.

TAKEAWAYS

In today's workplace, the employee's sense of belonging is critical to a productive team, and businesses are realizing more and more that they cannot ignore it.
Without a sense of belonging, employees have to expend an enormous amount of energy curating an identity that helps them fit in.
When employees don't feel fully accepted at work, there is a monumental impact on their workplace performance.
To have the experience of belonging, you have to have the behavior of inclusion. and to have the behavior inclusion, you have to have the fact of diversity.
Psychological safety occurs when we know that it's not "expensive" to be ourselves in the workplace.
Leaders should think about bottom-up recruitment, not only plugging in diversity at senior levels but at entry levels too.

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Navigating Remote Work with Ali Greene Jun 07, 2022

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In March of 2020, small and large businesses alike had only hours to pack up and begin navigating the new normal of remote or hybrid work. And a little over two years later, it's clear that the pandemic has left an indelible mark on our teams and our processes. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws interviews Ali Greene, remote work expert, speaker, and advocate, about how to keep remote teams connected and productive no matter where their "office" is.

TAKEAWAYS

When leading a remote or hybrid team, leaders must ensure that their employees have access to information so they can be more effective and efficient in their roles.
By defining terms like "remote" or "hybrid," leaders give their teams clear expectations of what it means to be part of an organization.
Remote Works contains reflection questions and activities that managers and leaders can ask themselves to make sure that they're using best practices for keeping teams connected.
Business leaders must take advantage of communication tech tools to ensure that employees are engaged and productive at every turn.

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Innovating Employee Appreciation with Aaron Rubens May 31, 2022

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Struggling to find a genuine, streamlined method for sharing appreciation with your employees? Aaron Rubens, CEO/Co-Founder of Kudoboard and expert in employee recognition and appreciation, is here to talk about an innovative, authentic tool for making employees feel seen and valued. It's called Kudoboard, and just under 3 million users have already bought in. Listen in today, and learn more about how Kudoboard could transform your employee appreciation measures.

TAKEAWAYS

Kudoboard is an online group card for honoring employees and recognizing special milestones both inside and outside of the workplace.
Users can create a Kudoboard, invite others to collaborate, and post short or detailed messages, GIFs, photos, or videos to commemorate a special occasion.
The more formulaic an appreciation initiative is, the less authentic it feels to the employees.
Employees need specific and consistent recognition from their workplace peers and leaders.
When times are difficult, Kudoboard brings people together and helps them press forward.

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How to Tell if You're an A**hole Boss with Tamica Sears May 24, 2022

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It's time to get honest about what makes a horrible boss. According to executive coach Tamica Sears, a**hole bosses play a significant role in employee attrition and low productivity, but it doesn't have to be this way. Most horrible bosses are redeemable, and it starts with recognizing the tell-tale signs and committing to change. Listen in to this episode featuring the author of the How to Tell if You're an A**hole Boss: A Humorous, Yet Honest Exposé on Misguided Management Behaviors.

TAKEAWAYS

Those without leadership skills may start off at that bottom rung, but they "aren't stuck there" — they are still capable of learning and growing in their leadership roles.
Bad bosses are inextricably linked with higher employee attrition and lower productivity.
Good leaders must take real action on the data collected from employee engagement surveys.
Succession planning is critical to effective future leadership and employee placement.

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How a 150-Year-Old Business Keeps Thriving with Kyle Chown May 17, 2022

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Chown Hardware was founded almost 150 years ago, and despite countless ups and downs, the company is still thriving. So, what's the big secret? In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews President and CEO Kyle Chown of Chown Hardware. Chown gives listeners an insider's glimpse into casting vision, conquering team or leadership complacency, and laying the groundwork for a stable, successful future.

TAKEAWAYS

Work-life balance is a significant challenge for those leading family-owned and operated businesses.
Chown Hardware, as with any successful business, has a responsibility to care for not only the employees themselves but also the families of those employees.
During his transitional period into the role of President/CEO, Kyle Chown grappled with interpersonal conflicts about his identity as a leader.
To lead effectively, leaders must be intentional about being their authentic selves.
Involving team members in goal setting toward a common vision helps them to become deeply invested in the company itself.

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Starting with Equity with Réland Logan and Katy Byrtus May 10, 2022

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In this episode, Brandon Laws sits down with Réland Logan and Katy Byrtus of Cinder, a staffing agency headquartered in Hillsboro, OR. The group discusses the growing emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives in today's business world. Instead of just checking the EDI box, learn some best practices for creating an authentic and equitable culture at your business.

TAKEAWAYS

By beginning with a goal of equality across all people, companies will inevitably become more diverse and more inclusive.
Allowing employees to air out their grievances allows Cinder to get a deeper understanding of what it is that they need.
Leaders must create a common language and understanding because we all come to work with different lived experiences and perceptions.
One common challenge in cultivating effective EDI initiatives can be leaders who aren't willing to accept that there are issues that need to be resolved.

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A Look Inside a Successful Post-Pandemic Business with Emmy Thomas May 04, 2022

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In this episode, Brandon Laws sits down with Emmy Thomas, VP of Brand and Marketing for Logical Position, a premier PPC management company and digital marketing agency. Emmy talks about her career with LP and how the company has tackled challenges brought on by the pandemic and an ever-increasing remote workforce. Listen in and learn how to engage employees, ramp up clear communication, and lead effectively, whether your team is in-office, hybrid, or remote.

TAKEAWAYS

The pandemic caused companies to have to fill unexpected 'holes' left by the switch from in-office to remote work.
The remote work environment has leveled the playing field of the employee experience since all employees receive the same communication at once.
The remote onboarding experience must be dynamic and engaging — not just talking to employees through a screen all day.
The LP leadership team has open ears for feedback from all levels of the company.
Through frequent employee surveying, LP leadership can get a pulse on how employees are feeling and areas of potential improvement and expansion.

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Striking the Communication Balance with Renée Marino Apr 26, 2022

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Is your team struggling to communicate effectively in the remote or hybrid workplace? According to our recent guest, Renée Marino, we can't lean too heavily on new school tools, or we'll find ourselves facing constant workplace miscommunication and conflict. Instead, a balance between what's new and that "old school" face-to-face interaction is critical if we want to make it in this post-pandemic workplace. Listen in as Renee shares insight from her new book, Becoming a Master Communicator, and find out how to step up your communication game at work.

TAKEAWAYS

Too much dependence on impersonal tech tools is a recipe for conflict and miscommunication.
To become master communicators, we need to balance old school and new school communication methods.
Master communicators know when it's appropriate to reach out through email versus hopping on a quick Zoom call.
We cannot forget that we are human beings, and human beings are meant to connect.
One of the most crucial components of being a master communicator is being a master listener, and that means being a complete listener.

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