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HR Spot
Introducing HR Spot Podcast
Looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of Human Resources? Look no further than HR Spot, the ultimate podcast destination for HR professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills, and career and business owners who don’t have an HR person.
Hosted by industry experts, HR Spot offers a fresh, insightful, and engaging approach to all things HR. Each episode delves into the core challenges and trends shaping the HR landscape, providing practical…
Episodes
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Episode #78 - The Write-Up and the Complaint
What happens when you write up an employee—and the very next day they accuse their manager of bullying or harassment? Suddenly, what seemed like a…
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Episode #77 - The HR Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making
Most business owners aren’t intentionally making HR mistakes—but some of the most expensive people problems start with decisions that seem perfectly reasonable…
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Episode #76 - You Don't Have HR But You Should Have HR
You may not have an HR department—but if you have employees, you already have HR responsibilities. In this episode of HR Spot, Linda Michaels and Gary discuss…
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Episode #75 - Why Didn't You Fire Them Sooner?
Most problem employees didn't become a problem yesterday—so why do managers wait so long to address them? In this episode of the HR Spot Podcast, Linda…
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Episode #74 - HR as a Business Partner: A Leader’s Guide to Using HR
Having HR and actually using HR effectively are two very different things. In this episode of HR Spot, Linda Michaels and Gary Nigh discuss how business owners…
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Episode #73 - Your Manager Is the Problem — Now What
What happens when the problem isn’t the employee—it’s the manager? In this episode of HR Spot, Linda Michaels and Gary tackle one of the toughest challenges…
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Episode #72 - The Employee Isn’t Working Out — Now What?
You know an employee isn't working out—but can you just fire them? In this episode of HR Spot, Linda Michaels and Gary tackle one of the most uncomfortable…
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Episode #71 - The Why: The Leadership Conversation Most Managers Skip
Great leaders don’t just tell people what to do—they help them understand why it matters. In this episode of HR Spot, Linda and Gary explore one of the most…
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Episode #70 - They’re a 1099 Contractor…Or Are They?
You call them a contractor. You pay them as a contractor. They may have even signed an independent contractor agreement. But does that actually make them a…
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Episode #69 - How to Fire a Toxic Employee - Without Creating a Bigger Problem
A toxic employee can impact far more than one relationship — they can damage morale, drive away great employees, disrupt productivity, and create unnecessary…
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Episode #68 - What Happens if your Key Employee Quits Tomorrow?
What would happen to your business if one of your most important employees quit tomorrow? In this episode of The HR Spot, Linda and Gary are joined by AZ HR…
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Episode #67 - The Ghost and the General: Leading from the Middle
Most leadership problems don't come from one bad decision. They come from patterns that get repeated every day. In this episode, Linda and Gary look at two…
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Episode #66 - Strategic Thinking Series #10 - From Strategic Thinking to Strategic Leadership: Making It a Way of Operating
In the final episode of our Strategic Thinking Series, Linda and Gary bring everything together and tackle the most important question: How do you turn…
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Episode #65 - Strategic Thinking Series #9 - Building a Strategic Culture: How Great Leaders Get Everyone Thinking Beyond Today
In this episode of the Strategic Thinking Series, Linda and Gary explore why even the best strategic plans fail without the right organizational culture. They…
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Episode #64 - Strategic Thinking Series #8 continued - Strategic Prioritization Part 2
Every organization has more opportunities than it has capacity. Strategic leaders understand that their competitive advantage isn’t saying “yes” to…
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Episode #63 - Strategic Thinking Series #8 - Strategic Prioritization Part 1
Strategic leaders understand that focus is a competitive advantage. The goal is not to do everything—it is to identify what matters most and create the…
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Episode #62 Strategic Thinking Series #7 - Why Even Great Strategies Fail: The Execution Gap
Most organizations don't fail because they have bad ideas—they fail because they struggle to execute consistently. In this episode, Gary and Linda discuss the…
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Episode #61 - Strategic Thinking Series #6 - The 5 Questions Strategic Leaders ask before Making Big Decisions
In this episode of the HR Spot Strategic Thinking Series, Linda and Gary explore one of the most powerful tools great leaders possess—the ability to ask the…
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Episode #60 - Strategic Thinking Series #5 - Why Great Leaders Build Leaders - Not Followers
Leadership is not about having all the answers or being involved in every decision. True leadership is about creating clarity, developing confidence in others…
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Episode #59 - Strategic Thinking Series #4: The Difference Between Busy Leadership and Effective Leadership
In this episode of HR Spot’s Strategic Thinking Series, Linda and Gary dive into the difference between being a busy leader and being an effective leader. Many…
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Episode #58 - Strategic Thinking Series #3 - The Cost of Leading without a Plan
If your business constantly feels reactive, chaotic, or stuck putting out fires, this episode is a must-listen. In “The Cost of Leading Without a Plan,” Linda…
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Episode #57 - Strategic Thinking Series #2: Three Habits of Strategic Leaders
If you’ve ever felt stuck reacting to problems instead of leading with intention, this episode is for you. In “3 Habits of Strategic Leaders,” we break down…
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Episode #56 - Strategic Thinking Series #1: Why Most Leaders Stay in Reactive Mode
If you feel like your days are spent constantly putting out fires, handling employee issues, reacting to problems, and struggling to get ahead, this episode is…
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Episode #55 - Why AI is Becoming Essential in the Day to Day of HR
In today’s workplace, AI is no longer a “nice to have” for HR — it is quickly becoming essential to staying efficient, strategic, and competitive. HR…
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Episode #54 - The Conversations Leaders Avoid and Why They Cost You Everything
Most leaders don't struggle because they lack strategy, they struggle because they avoid the conversations that actually drive results. In this episode of HR…
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Episode #53 - If We Took Over Your HR Tomorrow, Here's What We'd Fix First
What if you woke up tomorrow and someone took over your HR… what would they find—and more importantly, what would they fix first? In today’s episode of HR…
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Episode #52 - HR Firefighter to Strategic Leader: How to Get Out of the Weeds
In this episode of HR Spot, Linda Michaels and Gary dive into one of the most common challenges facing HR professionals and business leaders today—being stuck…
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Episode #51 - Stop Managing HR. Start Leading a Business
If you’re a business owner or leader who feels pulled into the day-to-day challenges of managing people, this episode is for you. It will help you shift your…
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Episode #50 - 7 Most Frequent HR Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
What if you could anticipate - and avoid - your next HR issue? Take a listen to this podcast as we share the seven most frequently HR mistakes we see business…
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Episode #49 - How to Master Conflict Resolution
Learning to navigate conflicts is not really a choice in today's organizations. It is an imperative. In this episode, I explain what conflict resolution is…
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Episode #48 - Tips on Strategic Thinking
When you are told you need to be more strategic, it's tempting to feel defensive. But it is more productive to take the feedback in stride and demonstrate your…
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Episode #47 - The HR Checklist: Top Must-Haves Every Business Needs
Before we jump into the checklist, let’s talk about why HR matters. At its core, HR isn’t just about managing people—it’s about protecting your business and…
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Episode #46 - Building Better Workplaces: How HR Services Drive Business Success
This podcast, "Building Better Workplaces: How HR Services Drive Business Success," highlights the critical role HR services play in empowering businesses of…
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Episode #45 - Why Every Business Needs HR
This episode addresses a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of running a business—human resources. Many small to mid-sized companies struggle to manage HR…
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Episode #44 - How to tell an employee they are not ready for a promotion
Discussing a promotion with an employee when you’re not ready to give them one is a delicate balancing act, but it’s also a golden opportunity. It’s a chance…
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Episode #43 - Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is an important topic. We definitely want our employees feeling passionate about their work. Don't let this become a check the box…
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Episode #42 - Hiring Process
There's no better time to be hiring as a small or medium size business. This is a unique opportunity for businesses to rethink and revamp your hiring…
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Episode #41 - Onboarding Best Practices
Onboarding a new hire is crucial to any business. In this podcast we share best practices for businesses and HR professionals on how to create exceptional…
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Episode #40 - Mental Health in the Workplace
In today's fast-paced and demanding work environments, the significance of mental health cannot be underestimated. We share why mental health in the workplace…
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Episode #39 - Rethink your Employee Value Proposition
The great resignation and a highly competitive labor market have made attracting and retaining talent a major challenge for employers. Why not ask people what…
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Episode #38 - How to Conduct a Great Performance Review
The purpose of performance reviews is two fold: an accurate and actionable evaluation of performance, and then development of that person's skills in line with…
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Episode #37 - Arizona Employers
If you are setting up a business in Arizona and will be hiring employees, we wanted to share a few important things that you must have in place. As always, we…
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Episode #36 - The Impact of Compensation Studies on Talent Acquisition and Retention
In the competitive landscape of today's job market, attracting and retaining top talent is a challenge faced by businesses of all sizes. One crucial factor…
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Episode #35 - The Interactive Process
Navigating the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) can be complex. The interactive process is a term most often associated with the Americans with…
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Episode #34 - New Form I-9
Finally the new Form I-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available for employers to use on or after August 1, 2023, and once released can be found on the USCIS…
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Episode #33 - 5 Priorities for HR
Executives must make decisions about what their company's priorities should be and HR professionals can and should influence those decisions. HR professionals…
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Episode #32 - How to Create Bulletproof Documentation
Most HR professionals recognize the importance of documenting employees' performance problems. Our challenge is to teach managers how to document those issues…
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Episode #31 - The First 90 Days
It can take new employees time to settle in and learn the ropes of a new position. However, employers want to see productivity sooner than later. This is why…
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Episode #30 - How to Perfect Your Job Interview Questions
Well-designed interview questions help you figure out how candidates will perform as future employees, whether they will be great additions to the team and if…
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Episode #29 - Five 2023 Legislative Proposals Having Negative Impact on California Employers
In this episode, we will discuss five troubling employment law bills that are pending in the California Legislature this year: SB 809, SB 616, SB 723, SB 627…
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Episode #28 - Reasonable Suspicion Testing
Maintaining a drug-free workplace is critical for preventing accidents, reducing turnover, and protecting the safety of your employees. Reasonable suspicion…
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Episode #27 - A Good Benefits Broker
Our experience with small business is that some brokers only push high commission products. Does your benefits broker truly care about you and your business…
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Episode #26 - Training and Development
Many employers have fears about training employees, believing the training will encourage employees to find other jobs. It's true training and developing…
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Episode #25 - Employee Conflict
We have two employees who don’t seem to like each other, and it is starting to affect their work. How do we help employees who don’t get along to work well…
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Podcast #24 - Four Things Employers Should Know About Pay Transparency
Have you heard about pay transparency? It’s the idea that companies should be open with employees and applicants about pay and, more broadly, what factors they…
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Episode #23 - What a Good Hiring Process Looks Like
The last few years have proved challenging for employers trying to fill positions. Low unemployment, among other factors, made the job market much more…
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Episode #22 - Five Steps To Succession Planning
While succession planning sounds like an overwhelming task, it’s simply a method of considering who your organization’s potential leaders may be in the years…
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Episode #21 - Engage Every Individual in the Workplace
Everything DiSC Workplace® is a classroom training (in person or virtual) and personalized learning experience that can benefit every person in the…
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Episode #20 - The Qualities of Great Managers and How to Develop Them
Think about your favorite manager. Now think about what made them your favorite. Was it the success you earned while working with them? Your employer may have…
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Episode #18 - How to Support a Grieving Employee
Everyone experiences grief at some point in their life, and yet for being such a common experience, it’s also one that few of us are fully equipped to navigate…