Easy Small Business HR Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dianne Shaddock
The Easy Small Business HR.com “Employee Hiring and Managing Tips” Podcast is the podcast made with you, the supervisor in mind. This HR podcast is also a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about human resources in general. Whether you are a small business owner, or a supervisor at a company, you’ll find straightforward and easy to understand and implement human resources advice. My focus is on topics that will help you to more effectively hire and manage employees, develop best management practices, and adeptly handle difficult or problem employees. You’ll also learn about things like the employee and new hire paperwork management process, as well as how to think about and develop effective employee policies and procedures. Do you need an employee handbook? Need to learn how to find and manage a diverse staff? Do wonder about things like whether you are required to give employees meal breaks, or time off for maternity leave? I’ll highlight these types of common employment issues and much, much more in the Employee Hiring and Managing Tips podcast. Easy Small Business HR.com. Your online resource for Quick and Simple Human Resources Strategies for Small Businesses, Non-Profits and Entrepreneurs.
Managers often ask how they can retain and motivate their employees in ways that are meaningful but that don’t always involve spending large sums of money in terms of bonuses or raises? Studies show that money, although important to employees is not always the prime motivator when it comes to job satisfaction. Taro Fukuyama of […]
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More employers are considering using social media platforms such as Facebook to check references and to gain a better sense of their potential employees.
But there's been an interesting trend to checking the Facebook pages of potential candidates that some employers are exploring based on media reports. Companies are asking job applicants to actually provide their Facebook password.
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Amy Reid, Recruitment Director for Impact Advisors, a consulting services company that focuses on the healthcare information technology industry shares how Impact Advisors effectively recruits using social media.
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As a supervisor, you can't turn a blind eye to attendance issues. This HR podcast episode covers the consequences that businesses face when staff attendance issues are not properly managed including:
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If you have a tendency towards micromanaging your employees because you think that you are being helpful, or because you feel that you know better, you are negatively impacting your employee's morale. Listen and learn why.
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I’ve not shared a podcast in a few months, but this one interview will make up for that! Paul Falcone is a seasoned human resources executive who has written several very good books on having difficult conversations, hiring, and setting performance goals. Check out his book selections below. Paul and I had a great conversation […]
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Today's podcast features Emily King, Vice President of Military Transitions with the Buller Group and author of the book "Field Tested: Recruiting, Managing, and Retaining Veterans".
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In this HR podcast episode, I discuss five strategies that you can incorporate into your management "toolkit" right now that will strengthen your employee management skills. These tips will shore up your confidence when managing staff.
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I was fortunate to be featured on Money Matters at Mind Your Own Business, (MYOB) Radio, WBNW 1120 AM in Massachusetts. We discussed the work that I'm currently doing in human resources in diversity and my HR work with small businesses...
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Being aware of changes in behavior or performance is important as a manager if you want to stay abreast of workplace issues and have a highly functioning team.
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Read the Transcript Watch the video Workplace theft statistics bear out the fact that a whopping 75% of all employees have stolen from their employers at least once. In today’s HR Podcast episode, I share details about employee theft statistics and share with you what you can do to lessen your exposure to employee theft. […]
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One of the best, yet under-valued actions that you can take, whether you are the owner of a small business or a manager in a large corporation is reward your employees for a job well done.
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Calling all new supervisors, (and experienced supervisors)! When you are new to supervising employees, learning how to supervise doesn’t always come naturally, but we’re here to help. Podcast Episode #25 focuses on 4 quick tips supervisor tips that will help contribute to your success if you are a new supervisor, and reinforce, or offer different […]
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There are so many different styles of management. Did you know that your management style can influence how your employees perform?
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There is a reluctance to deal with issues centering around behavior in the workplace for some supervisors; and understandably so.
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Now that your new employee has been hired, what are your next steps for inducting your new employees? In Podcast #22, I'll share with you 6 new employee orientation tips that you can use immediately.
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Dianne Durkin is the founder of the website The Loyalty Factor and the author of several books including her latest "The Loyalty Factor". Dianne will share her insights on employee management:
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In Episode 21, I review a short list of items that you’ll want to include in your new hire checklist. The new hire checklist is a tool that you can use to ensure that you don’t miss any important paperwork relating to your new employee. You’ll also want to ensure that your employee gets the […]
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Difficult employees, complicated hiring issues, firings, leave requests. Managing employees can be complicated. In my interview with Michael Davey, Attorney with Eckell & Sparks , Michael shares an attorney’s perspective on: The top 3 employment law related issues that employers need to be mindful of and why The most common complaints that employees level against […]
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You’ve read piles of resumes. You’ve interviewed job applicants. You’ve taken the time to thoroughly check references and you identified your final candidate. It’s time to make a job offer! Podcast episode 20 will walk you through the process of how to make a job offer so that you are comfortable with calling your final […]
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Are employee retention and employee loyalty non-existent within your company? Do you need tips on how to build employee loyalty? The podcast The Loyalty Factor , “People Management Tips — Employee Loyalty and Retention” featuring Dianne Durkin will help you to recognize why employee engagement and employee loyalty is critical for your business. You’ll get […]
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The new year will bring more expert interviews with professionals in their field such as Michael Davey, an employment lawyer with the firm Eckell Sparks, and Dianne Durkin, owner of the Loyalty Factor and author of a series of employee loyalty and employee management books. Other podcast episodes will range from advice on handling difficult […]
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You’ve interviewed, you’ve checked references, and now you’re ready to select your top candidate. But first, you’ll need to figure out what salary to offer your potential new hire. If you’re unsure of how to determine what is the best salary to offer your job applicant, or if you’re looking for tips on how to […]
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It’s the one form of hiring discrimination that seems to be the hardest to overcome. I once heard someone liken being disabled with being an “invisible minority”. During this episode of Employee Hiring and Managing Tips hiring series, I discuss the “elephant in the room”. Read the transcript Watch the video
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There are so many advantages for organizations that hire older workers. In this session, I’ll share with you what the advantages are and how to avoid unintentionally discriminating against our older workforce. Read the transcript Watch the video Resources Referenced In This Podcast: Why Your Company Needs Job Descriptions How To Write A Job Description […]
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This special podcast episode features Asher Adelman, the Founder of Ebosswatch.com. Asher started Ebosswatch based on his own very unpleasant experience as an employee. In the interview, Asher shares the story behind the development of Ebosswatch, a website where employees can rate their current or past bosses– similar to a performance review for bosses! Learn […]
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Learn ways to engage your diverse workforce in order to reduce turnover and retain employees. In today’s episode, I’ll share ideas on how to increase overall employee interest and engagement in the workplace. Be sure to listen to Part I in the diversity hiring HR podcast series: Tips on Finding and Recruiting Diverse Employees Watch […]
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Ever wondered if incorporating employee drug testing and employee background checks is the right step for your business? Jason Knight, Founder of Human Capital Strategies, an authority in outsourced payroll & HR solutions, including drug testing and background checks, discusses why employee drug testing and employee background checks are an important part of any company’s […]
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Episode 15 of Easy Small Business HR.com’s Employee Hiring and Managing Tips. This episode includes actionable tips that will help you to find and recruit diverse employees. Part II: ESBHR Podcast 16– Retaining a Diverse Workforce Read the transcript Watch the video
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In this episode, I’ll share with you a list of core reference questions that you should ask about your job candidate and why employment reference check questions are important. Watch the video Read the Transcript
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Episode 13 highlights the pros and cons of using telephone references versus written references and how the information that you obtain based on each reference type can positively or negatively impact your hiring decision. Read the transcript Watch the video
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In Episode 12 of the Easy Small Business Employee Hiring and Managing Tips Podcast, I will discuss the key reasons why employee reference checking is an important next step. I will also provide you with 4 reference checking tips to ensure that the reference process goes smoothly. Read the transcript Watch the video
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You’ve prepared your job description and interview questions and have interviewed several candidates. You’re ready to make a decision about who you should hire! What are the next steps? I’ll walk you through the next phase in the process in Episode 11 of Employee Hiring and Managing Tips. Watch the video. Read the transcript.
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Listening to your applicant’s responses is just as important if not more important than asking the right questions. In episode 10 of my Employee Hiring and Managing Tips Podcast, I’ll discuss how you should begin to think about deciphering the responses of your job applicant. Watch the video. Read the transcript.
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One of the keys to a successful interview is helping your job applicant to feel as comfortable as possible; or as comfortable as anyone can feel when being interviewed! Take a little time before the start of the actual interview to make small talk with your job applicant. It will help you both to relax […]
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Are you unsure about the types of questions that you can or cannot ask while interviewing job candidates? Join me as I explore the questions that you want to avoid asking job candidates during the interview and why. Upcoming episodes in the hiring series will focus on building rapport during your interview, how to assess […]
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This podcast will focus on what I think are five of the best types of interview questions to ask, no matter what type of job it is that you are interviewing for. I’ll also cover the reasons why you should ask these specific interview questions. Watch the video. Read the transcript.
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In the last episode, I gave you tips on how to write a job description or job summary. You’ve developed a job description, and now you’re ready to interview. This podcast will cover how to develop interview questions using the behavioral interviewing style of questioning job applicants. Thanks for listening! Watch the video. Read the […]
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A job description can be an essential tool when hiring employees as part of the job interview process. A clearly written job description is also one of several ways to help you to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings of what is required of your employees once hired. In podcast episode #5, “How To Write A […]
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Lack of preparation for your interview with your job applicant is a common mistake made in the hiring process, but it’s a mistake that can cost you in terms of lost productivity and revenue if you hire the wrong person for your opening. In Episode 4, I’ll discuss the importance of preparing for your face […]
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To help you to better understand the types of phone screens that are most effective, I’ll highlight sample phone screen questions based on a hypothetical job and discuss why these questions are important to ask when phone screening. Thanks for listening! Watch the video. Read the transcript.
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In Episode 2 of “Employing Hiring and Management Tips“, I’ll share why it’s important to phone screen candidates in order to increase the likelihood that you’ll hire the right person for your job. Future episodes will include the best types of phone screen questions to ask and why, as well as the best interview questions […]
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In the premiere episode of Easy Small Business HR’s “Employee Hiring and Managing Podcast, I highlight what you can expect in future episodes. Future podcasts will feature tips on how to effectively find, hire and manage employees. You’ll also get sound and straightforward advice on how to deal with difficult employees. Get the help that […]
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