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In this episode, you’ll get to learn more about the Latino culture as Carolina Castañeda del Río, the COO at Hacienda CDC, educates us about the Latino community and culture. She will help us better understand your Latino employees, and ultimately create an inclusive workplace.   Carolina shares her experience as a Mexican working in the US and talks about the differences in culture as well as the cultural aspect of being a Mexican and coming into America to work. She also talks about the common misconceptions and biases that surround the Latino community. Moreover, we cover the topic of diversity and implicit bias and how we can make our workplace more inclusive and less biased. In this episode, you will learn about: Migrating from Mexico to the US Carolina’s working experience in the US Common themes of the Latino community The common biases and misconceptions when it comes to the Latino population Diversity and implicit bias Connect with Carolina Castañeda del Río LinkedIn Resources Harvard Implicit

Happiness matters. When we’re happy, we are more productive. But when a person is generally unhappy, that person will bring it into other areas of their lives. In the workplace, happier employees translate to increased productivity, better team coordination, and it creates a more positive workplace and culture.  In this episode, happiness researcher, Nic Marks, joins us to talk about happiness! Nic is the CEO and founder of Friday Pulse, a firm that aims to improve the world of work so that every day, all of us can work happier.  Find out how you can have a happier workplace as Nic will explain how he measures happiness, it’s drivers, and how leaders/managers can contribute to their people’s happiness. Nic also shares the five ways you need to know to increase happiness at work! In this episode, you will learn about: The state of happiness in light of what’s happening today What drives happiness What led Nic to study the subject of happiness and how he made it his profession The policy side of happiness How

Stress is our response when we feel pressured or upset. When we are stressed, we become both mentally and physically unstable. Though we can’t live without stress, we can learn how to keep it at bay. Is stress getting to you lately? Or most of the time? Worry no more because today, we will talk about effective stress management tips to help you live a balanced life.  In this episode, Genella Macintyre, the author of “5 Steps to Reducing Stress: Recognizing What Works”, joins the show to talk about essential strategies on understanding stress and how to reduce it. She is a corporate trainer, a psychology expert, and the President of Partners in Discovery Ltd., she is on a mission to improve people’s quality of living by teaching them how to manage and reduce their stress. Discover what your stress triggers are and recognize what works for you as Genella offers practical advice on relaxation and lowering your stress levels that can calm your mind and body. Grab a copy of 5 Steps to Reducing Stress: Recognizing

Giving and receiving constructive criticism is a regular part of work. When done well, it can help someone understand strengths and weaknesses, and it guides them to improve in specific areas. Feedback is a valuable tool in the workplace. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the value and benefits of constructive feedback in the workplace and how to do it right with Sarah Torres-Ferrick! Sarah is a human resources officer and the creator of the FUN Feedback Framework. She has worked over a decade with executives at government agencies on growing and sustaining high performing workforces. Find out how you can give constructive feedback without having to worry about being awkward or feeling unpleasant as Sarah shares her process as well as the mistakes we need to avoid. In this episode, you will learn about: How to get better at giving feedback to other people Practicing constructive criticism More listening and less talking Roleplay about constructive criticism and feedback How Sarah does follow-ups Mis

Anne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, and Brandon Laws, Director of Marketing at Xenium HR, co-host and moderate a discussion with Economist John Mitchell about the state of the economy during the artificially induced recession, coined as the "Great Pause."  What we cover: Differences between the Great Recession and the Great Pause Policy responses by political leaders Current Data How will we come out of this? Long-term impacts  Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--4AIa2XYHA   What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Not everyone feels appreciated in the same way. In the workplace, many quit their jobs because they don’t feel appreciated. People express and receive appreciation in different ways; the Same goes for their motivation and encouragement. To improve their performance, leaders, and managers, you must learn to express it in a way that’s meaningful to them, express it in their language. Find out how to communicate genuine appreciation as Dr. Paul White joins us in this episode to talk about the five languages of appreciation in the workplace! He is a psychologist, speaker, consultant and co-authored the book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Gary Chapman, wh, the author of The 5 Love Languages. Today, Dr. Paul White walks us through the languages of appreciation and how we can use it at work and in our everyday life. He shares about how we can make people aware of our language and what we can do to better enhance our relationship, and ultimately transform the workplace! Grab yourself a copy of

Are you having bad manager problems? Or maybe you’re having a tough time dealing with a rude co-worker? Are you at your limit, can’t finish your work and can’t cope with the unpleasant work environment anymore?  Whatever your issues may be, you must learn how to protect your employees or workmates and prevent toxic workplaces from developing and employees from violating others’ rights. Join me in this episode as we explore more of the HR world, the law, and employment rights with the funniest podcast duo, Marc and Kate! They are both employment lawyers and together, they host the Hostile Work Environment podcast! Marck and Kate will share their expertise and some crazy workplace stories and the insane cases they’ve dealt with! Make sure you listen to this fun episode as they share their smart takes with a splash of humor on the HR world and employment laws! In this episode, you will learn about: Community and engagement pods A good way to show up and lead The most insane case that Marc & Kate ever discus

While our culture, values, and beliefs differ, we all have a common denominator: to have our needs met.  As human beings, we all have the same basic needs, but how we value, prioritize and apply it determines the trajectory of our life. Every day, we are driven by the need to meet our needs. We do what we do because we want to feel satisfied or we unconsciously fulfill it because it’s part of our human instincts. When you meet these universal human needs, you’ll experience joy and fulfillment. But when you don’t meet these needs, you’ll feel dissatisfied and feeling miserable. What are these universal human needs? How do we meet them and how does this play a role in the workplace? Jennifer Blankl, a Certified Relationship & life coach, speaker, trainer, and workshop leader, joins us to talk about these universal needs. She helps professional individuals in their struggles in order to live a successfully fulfilled life. Find out how you can meet your primal needs as Jennifer breaks it all down for us! Unde

Conflict is inevitable. While many avoid it, it’s not necessarily bad. In fact, conflict may lead to something great! You might not agree, but conflict can be good once in a while. It opens doors for opportunities and growth. If your team is avoiding conflict, you and your team might be missing out on innovation and productivity. So, how do we embrace conflict to get better results? In this episode, you’re going to learn why conflict is beautiful with CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, the authors of the book, “The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitive Advantage”. CrisMarie and Susan are also the founders of Thrive!, a coaching and consulting firm that specializes in helping individuals, leaders, teams and entire companies learn how to deal with differences to ignite creativity and innovation. Find out why conflict is beneficial to your organization as CrisMarie and Susan share their expertise on how to deal with those “oh shit!” moments in the workplace and at home.  Embrace conflict now a

We’ve all had the experience of being in a team, where everyone and everything is just not working harmoniously together. What do you do in those times when you’re involved in a team that doesn’t match your interest? How do you avoid issues and build trust among the members? In order to drive change and business growth, leaders must form strategic teams. How do you get the right people to work for the right teams, in the right roles, and with the right goals? In this episode, you’ll learn how strategic teams are formed and what defines them with Daniel Wolf. Daniel is the President and Co-Founder of Dewar Sloan, a firm that provides advice to executives and governance to leaders about teams and strategy executions. Daniel is also the author of Strategic Teams and Development along with two other books about strategic direction and execution management for leaders. He will share his expertise on strategy, building strategic teams, and how to fully execute team strategies. We talk about the talent blocks and be

Do you ever wonder why many people in their 20s are leaving their jobs more often than before? Maybe you’re thinking - “It’s because they’re millennials, it’s who they are.” But did it ever cross your mind that we’re irresponsibly labeling them based on age, what year they were born, and what group they’re in without really getting to know or without really trying to understand them? The workplace is rapidly changing. Employers need to shift their focus in order to adapt to the future workplace. Toxic company culture, work-life balance, workplace stereotypes, these are just some of the gaps that need to be bridged in today’s work environment. Join me in this episode, as I talk to Eric Termunede the author of Rethink Work about how we should rethink work in order to keep the right people. He is a global leader and keynote speaker who speaks about people and work. He’s on a mission to empower companies to build better teams, establish deep trust, and ultimately create an environment where everyone thrives toget

Paige Tamlyn joins us to describe why 'OK Boomer' and 'Lazy Millennials' are hurtful to people, and how we can better communicate with each generation. Resources: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/ok-boomer-and-lazy-millennial-shouldnt-be-ignored.aspx?   What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Connect with David Lee Jensen LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Resources The Naked Interview: Hiring Without Regret by David Jensen The Hiring Academy Never Go with Your Gut with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (Avoid Terrible Advice, Cognitive Biases, and Poor Decisions) by Gleb Tsipursky

Hiring the wrong people can cost you tons! Not just tons of money but tons of time as well. On the other hand, hiring the right employee not only helps your business but also creates a positive impact in your workplace, resulting in a healthy company culture. In this episode, hiring and interview expert, David Lee Jensen, joins us to talk about how to hire the right people for your business. He is the best selling author of the book The Naked Interview: Hiring Without Regret and the founder of The Hiring Academy. David is also an entrepreneur and a speaker who travels the world to talk about team building, culture, hiring, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Find out how you can hire the right people for your organization as David shares tips on how to hire the right person, what questions to ask, as well as his approach to the whole hiring process! In this episode, you will learn about: How to choose people correctly Questions to determine whether or not your organization has hiring problems The truths you ne

There are many ways to lead but great leaders throughout history have one thing in common that made them great. And that is being responsive and proactive when it comes to managing their people and dealing with external and internal issues. Being a responsive leader means leading with the heart.  Responsive leadership means winning and thriving anywhere. But how does one become a responsive leader? What are the skills and the characteristics leaders must have in order to develop into someone that takes advantage of opportunities and easily adapts to any environment? In this episode, leadership expert Jackie Jenkins-Scott joins us to talk about the secrets of leadership! She is a nationally recognized leader who founded JJS Advising and wrote The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership: Drive Change, Manage Transitions, and Help Any Organization Turn Around wherein she provides guidance with practical advice on how to build the skills needed to become a responsive leader. Jackie also talks about how she deals with

Brandon Laws and Lacey Partipio discuss Coronavirus impacts and recommendations for employers. For the latest information on Coronavirus from Xenium, visit: https://www.xeniumhr.com/blog/wellness/coronavirus-prevention-and-info/   Connect with Lacey Partipilo LinkedIn What did you think of this short bonus episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

A new generation of workers are entering the workforce, companies are undergoing a digital transformation, and the use of AI in the workplace is getting more and more attention. It’s time to update and equip yourself with the new HR and workplace trends that’ll shape this year’s workplace! In this episode, we are joined by Xenium HR’s  Alishia Young, VP of HR & Client and Lacey Partipilo, Director of HR and Client Success, to talk about the workplace and HR trends you need to watch out for in 2020! To help you stay on top of the game, I put together a list of the possible trends that we at Xenium, believe will transform the workplace and the workforce this 2020 and for the years to come! In this episode, you will learn about: Diversity and inclusion Performance reviews and psychological safety The evolution of HR roles Understanding how your business works Omnipresent AI Automation Pay equity New workforce: Millennials and Gen Z What people want from work report Workplace challenges over the next several

Conflict can also be productive and lead to innovative solutions. Conflict arises from differences, both big and small. Here’s the truth: conflict is unavoidable. After all, you can’t expect others to agree on something all the time. However, conflict can do a lot of good as well. It can lead us to new ideas, innovative solutions, and ultimately, open the opportunity to strengthen bonds! But what would you do when agreement and collaboration seem impossible? You’ve tried everything, now, what’s next? In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Goldman Wetzler, the author of the soon to be released book, Optimal Outcomes: Free Yourself from Conflict at Work, at Home, and in Life, to learn how we can achieve freedom from conflict! Jennifer is a recognized global leader in how CEOs and their teams can optimize organizational health and growth.  Tune in as she will help us get out of the conflict loop by sharing some of her real-life experiences when it comes to dealing with conflicts to achieve her ideal future result

When it comes to essential decision-making situations, you’re better off trusting your head than your gut. Did you know that trusting your gut is terrible advice when it comes to business and work-related matters? One of the reasons why a business fails is due to the fact that leaders don’t know when to trust their gut and when not to. If you want to avoid business disasters, make sure you listen in to today’s episode, as a best-selling author, consultant, coach, speaker and Neuroscientist Dr. Gleb Tsipursky join us to talk about why you shouldn’t go with your gut. He also shares some of the most dangerous cognitive biases for business situations and how to deal with them. Find out what you need to do when you are faced with uncomfortable and challenging situations, will you reason, or will you go with your gut feeling? Order your copy of Never Go With Your Gut

Join us in this episode, as I sit with Xenium’s new HR business partner, Nicole Blevins.  Nicole will share with us how she found Xenium from the podcast all the way from Florida, and what made her decide to make the leap and move to Oregon to work for Xenium. She gives an insider look at what it’s like to work at Xenium, her experiences with the company so far, the differences between being an in-house HR generalist for a city versus HR consulting, and how she helps clients as well as her workmates. Nicole shares what drives her to keep on achieving her goals and how you can make the best decision for yourself! In this episode, you will learn about: How Nicole found Xenium HR Nicole’s transition from Florida to Oregon What it’s like with Xenium HR The onboarding experience What drives Nicole to give it her best every single time Making the best decision for yourself What did you think of this short bonus episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Bran

To sustain one’s best work, they need to be part of an environment that makes them feel they’re appreciated and needed. Showing gratitude to others boost their confidence and motivates them to perform at their best. And at the same time, you’re also helping your people’s mental wellbeing. In this episode, we are joined by bestselling leadership author and organizational culture expert, Adrian Gostick to talk about how leaders, bosses, and managers can lead with gratitude. He is the author of The Carrot Principle, All In, and The Best Team Wins, and he goes around the world to help leaders with employee engagement and other leadership related issues. Adrian shares essential leadership practices that are for sure will help you achieve the results you’ve wanted to see. We talk about the science behind being grateful, why managers should practice leading gratitude and positivity and not lead under pressure, as well as the benefits of appreciation in the workplace. Leading with Gratitude: Eight Leadership Practice