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**While We Were Working: Human Resources Advice and Workplace Tech Insights for The HR Practitioner Community**

This weekly podcast for HR Pros and People Leaders focuses on topics like employee engagement, workplace culture, HR Technology and HR law for the agile, modern workplace. Learn more at: http://whilewewereworking.com.

Host Joey Price, members of the Jumpstart HR team and guests bring their own personal perspective and years of experience to cover trending topics you might’ve missed while you were working.

Visit www.jumpstart-hr.com for more episodes and to learn more about our HR Outsourcing support services.
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Latest Episodes:

What Can Business Leaders Learn From Threads? + How to Address Unwanted Flirting At Work Aug 13, 2023

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On this episode, Joey and Sommer discuss practical lessons learned from the latest social media war between Twitter (now X) and Meta's Threads and what to do when flirting is unwelcome at work.

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Big Tech Layoffs: The Top Talent Acquisition Opportunity For Small Businesses In 2023? Feb 01, 2023

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During The Great Resignation, countless tech workers left their jobs searching for higher pay. But as the wave of tech layoffs keeps accelerating, tech employees are rethinking whether to leave their job and face a highly competitive search. So, what does this mean for small businesses, especially regarding talent acquisition?

This week, Joey and Sommer discuss the implications of Big Tech's layoffs on small businesses:

Why the job market changed so quickly.
Why it's a unique opportunity for employers to hire top talent.
How to upgrade your talent acquisition strategies.

In this episode's 'Consultant's Corner,' Sommer and Joey share their views on employees' mental health and productivity. Discussing mental health and medication management challenges can be an uncomfortable and tricky topic, especially when there are performance issues. So, as a manager, what is the best way to balance productivity and an employee's mental health?

Tune in to find out!

Key Takeaways

The best talent acquisition opportunity in 2023 (00:00)
What is 'The Great Recommitment?' (06:09)
Best talent acquisition strategy for hiring managers (07:43)
What to look for in candidates (11:25)
How to manage employees' mental health and productivity (14:33)
The dos and don'ts of discussing mental health and performance (18:48)
What employers must know about reasonable accommodations (22:39)

Additional Resources

Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@jumpstarthr

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📰 Article in question:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/it-is-an-employers-market-tech-layoffs-may-have-turned-the-great-resignation-into-the-great-recommitment-11674511211

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Hosts: Joey Price & Sommer Ketron

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The Truth About Southwest Airlines’ Holiday Meltdown & Their Shocking Employee Memo Jan 25, 2023

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If you've been watching the news lately or traveled for the holidays, you've probably heard about Southwest Airlines' catastrophic holiday meltdown, especially what happened with the controversial memo they sent to their employees on December 21, 2022.

Southwest is known as the love airline, and they have a strong reputation for caring deeply about their passengers and employees. So, what the heck happened?

Today, Joey and Sommer share their thoughts on Southwest's infamous employee memo:

Why it could be detrimental to company culture.
What their biggest mistake was.
What small businesses can learn from this story.

Tune in to learn more!

Sommer and Joey also discuss the rise of HR scams and what small businesses can do to avoid them. As scammers multiply and develop more creative techniques to steal your sensitive data, it's crucial to know what common HR scams look like and be familiar with cybersecurity best practices. Fortunately for you, we've got you covered!

Key Takeaways

The truth about Southwest Airlines' holiday meltdown (00:00)
Southwest's internal turmoil (03:06)
Best practices on how to deal with illness (07:05)
The main problem with Southwest's approach (08:48)
What's next for the airline? (12:14)
HR scams small businesses should know about (15:24)
What scammers are doing to trick you (18:00)

Additional Resources

Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@jumpstarthr

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

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Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

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📰 Article in question:

https://twitter.com/ruthschmidt/status/1607460985861988352

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Hosts: Joey Price & Sommer Ketron

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4 Signs A Job Candidate Is Lying On Their Resume & What To Do About It Dec 14, 2022

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Recent studies show that 32% of Americans admit to lying about their resume summary. As a small business owner, knowing how to handle this scenario is crucial if you want to hire the best talent. Fortunately, there are some ways to determine whether someone is lying on their job application easily.

In this week's episode, Sommer and Joey share 4 signs a job candidate is lying on their resume and how to handle it. Tune in to find out more!

You'll learn why job candidates lie on their resumes, how it might affect your business, and a few strategies to avoid fraud during the hiring process.

Joey and Sommer also discuss whether COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) could be detrimental to your small business by rewarding mediocre performance. They analyze the relationship between COLA and performance and share a few team management strategies to drive performance and grow your business.

Key Takeaways

4 signs a job candidate is lying on their resume (00:00)
What are people lying about on their resumes? (03:28)
The best way to confirm a candidate's job experience (07:56)
How to know if someone is lying on their job application (09:46)
Does COLA reward mediocre performance? (13:12)
Highly skilled vs. highly engaged team members (14:14)
The best strategy to drive performance and growth (18:22)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

https://www.hcamag.com/us/specialization/hr-technology/32-of-americans-admit-to-lying-on-their-resume/428440

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Hosts: Joey Price & Sommer Ketron

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Is This The Best Talent Attraction Strategy In 2023? Dec 07, 2022

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While the unemployment rate in the US is relatively low, the gap between demand for jobs and the supply of workers for on-site positions is four times as high as remote work. So, what does this mean for small businesses looking to hire top talent in 2023?

Sommer and Joey share their views on hiring remotely as a talent attraction opportunity in 2023, why the job market is changing, and how to effectively tackle the challenges of hiring remotely. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode's 'Consultant Corner,' Joey and Sommer discuss how to keep your small team growing and engaged when there are few upward positions available. They discuss the importance of cross-training and upskilling, how to provide leadership opportunities, and the best strategies to build skills within your organization.

Key Takeaways

Is this the best talent attraction strategy in 2023? (00:00)
Why the remote work market is changing (03:04)
The future of remote vs. in-person work (07:48)
How can small businesses navigate this climate of remote work? (10:12)
The best strategy to provide growth and development for your team (18:01)
The importance of providing leadership opportunities (22:12)
How to build skills within your organization (23:24)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/11/27/remote-jobs-economy/

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Hosts: Joey Price & Sommer Ketron

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

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Big Tech’s Hiring Freeze: Best Talent Acquisition Opportunity In 2022? Oct 20, 2022

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Companies with steady cash flow from variable products in the market are offering a rich paycheck to lower talent that would have otherwise preferred working at big tech firms, including Microsoft and Meta. So, what does big tech's hiring freeze mean for small businesses and startups?

In this week's episode, Joey shares his views on the implications of big tech's hiring freeze for small businesses, both from a talent acquisition standpoint and as an opportunity to level up your IT infrastructure.

Joey also discusses the four types of feedback conversations you should have with your team. Unfortunately, the current standard performance review process fails to promote employee engagement or excitement.

So, is there a way to fix the process to improve employee satisfaction and keep employees aligned with their goals?

Tune in to find out!

Key Takeaways

The best talent acquisition opportunity in 2022 (00:00)
What big tech's hiring freeze means for small businesses (05:40)
The implications of this phenomenon on tech freelancers (06:43)
Four feedback conversations you should have with your team (11:30)
How to improve your performance review process (12:07)
The importance of scheduled meetings (16:04)
What is a retro planning meeting? (19:07)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

https://www.reuters.com/technology/big-techs-hiring-freeze-unlocks-rich-talent-pool-us-startups-2022-10-13/

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Host: Joey Price

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Biggest Pay Raise In 15 Years?! What To Expect With Salary Raises In 2023 Aug 03, 2022

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The tight labor market the US is currently experiencing has prompted employers to budget big pay raises for 2023. While the average is projected to be about 4.1%, data shows that this would be the most significant pay increase in the past 15 years. So, what does this entail for small businesses?

In this week's episode, Sommer and Joey discuss why pay raise should be a part of your executive strategy for 2023, how to identify a fair pay raise, and best practices in communicating pay increases with your employees.

Joey and Sommer also explore the benefits and hazards of remote work. While workplace flexibility it's a fantastic employee engagement strategy, letting your employees work from anywhere can also pose severe threats to your business. Tune in to learn how to create a solid work remote policy that benefits your team and protects your business!

Key Takeaways

WWWW: What expected pay raises in 2023 mean for small businesses (02:46)
Why salary projections are being increased (4:37)
How to calculate fair salary increases (12:08)
Best practices in communicating pay raise to your team (13:09)
'Consultant's Corner': The pros and cons of remote work (18:00)
The difference between 'work from home' and 'work from anywhere' policies (18:44)
The truth about employees working from abroad (25:20)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

https://hrexecutive.com/employers-budgeting-big-pay-raises-for-2023/

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

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Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

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What Viral TikTok Series ’Salary Transparent Street’ Revealed About Pay Transparency and Equality Jun 08, 2022

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Should you share how much you make?

In today's episode, Joey and Sommer welcome Hannah Williams, a 25-year-old content creator in the DMV area, to share her views on a major issue in the United States: salary transparency.

With her viral series, Salary Transparent Street, Hannah challenges strangers across the country to share what they do and how much they make in order to fight discrimination opportunities in the workforce and further close the gender pay gap.

Hannah discusses how she uses her platform to educate her community and shares ways to strategize your career to reach your professional goals and build generational wealth.

Tune in to find out more!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
Why Hannah believes companies should adopt pay transparency (03:01)
How Hannah started Salary Transparent Street (05:20)
The reason companies have negative perceptions around pay transparency (11:40)
The link between pay transparency and talent strategies (14:16)
Hannah's advice for business leaders on pay transparency (24:37)

Additional Resources

Follow Salary Transparent Street on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@salarytransparentstreet

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

📧 Email us at: hello@jumpstart-hr.com

Java With Joey (Monthly Small Business CEO Mastermind) - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/mwka2AyB/checkout

👉 Join our Empowered People Leaders Community [FREE Access] - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/MwchLoyL/checkout

👉 Join our Student and Early Stage HR Pro community -

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Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

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Remote Jobs Are Here to Stay! What Can Small Businesses Do About It? Apr 27, 2022

Show notes

According to a CareerBuilder survey, jobs that allow employees to work from home saw a substantially higher application rate than in-person jobs.

Remote work has undeniably become a more desirable option for a considerable part of the workforce, so organizations need to develop new strategies to attract and retain the right talent.

In today's episode, Joey and Sommer share some tips on how to tackle this challenge as a small business, plus some of the unexpected benefits companies can get from remote work.

Additionally, Sommer and Joey discuss the legality of make-up time. Since regulations around make-up time vary from state to state, this topic can get very confusing very quickly. Tune in to learn some of the misconceptions around make-up time and a few overtime management strategies to help you avoid mistakes that could put your company at risk.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
High, low, buffalo (01:52)
WWWW: Why remote jobs are here to stay (07:11)
What companies can do about remote work (09:33)
The advantages of remote work for small businesses (12:15)
Consultant's Corner: Is make-up time illegal? (16:13)
The difference between exempt vs. non-exempt employees (22:44)
Overtime management strategies for employers (25:39)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/04/flexible-jobs-are-attracting-7-times-more-applicants-than-in-person-jobs.html

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

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Java With Joey (Monthly Small Business CEO Mastermind) - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/mwka2AyB/checkout

👉 Join our Empowered People Leaders Community [FREE Access] - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/MwchLoyL/checkout

👉 Join our Student and Early Stage HR Pro community -

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Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

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Should Small Businesses Worry About Inflation’s Impact on Employees’ Wages? Mar 30, 2022

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The Consumer Price Index rose 7.9%, year-over-year in February- its highest point in more than 40 years, and it's steadily increasing. Should employers be worried about its effects on workers' wages?

Sommer and Joey discuss how exactly inflation can affect small business, especially regarding talent acquisition and retention. Tune in to learn more about the key tactics companies are developing to offset inflation and what small businesses can do to keep up.

In today's 'Consultant Corner,' Joey and Sommer share their views on the blind hiring process: what it is, how it works, and why companies should utilize it.

Key Takeaways