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More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Join serial entrepreneur, and #1 best selling author, Vicky Brown in this weekly podcast series – designed specifically for Entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur herself, Vicky understands it takes a village of experts to help you stay on top of your company’s growth – and you don’t have time for HR jargon. Vicky gives you the important facts, in a way you can easily understand – and lays out your next steps.To learn more go to https://idomeneoinc.com You can also follow Vicky on:LinkedIn…
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- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Stop Trying to be Everyone’s Friend
Ever found yourself avoiding a difficult conversation with your team because you don't want to damage a friendly relationship? This episode reveals why that…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Tips for Correctly Classifying Employees
Are you unknowingly setting yourself up for thousands in potential penalties? In this episode, I reveal the truth about employee classification that every…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Tips For Dealing With Work Authorization And ICE
In this episode, you’ll learn how to protect your business from costly mistakes in I-9 compliance and ICE audits. Discover how to stay ahead with proactive…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Managing a Team Member You Don't Like
Ever found yourself dreading interactions with that one team member who just rubs you the wrong way? In this episode, we’ll tackle the uncomfortable reality of…
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When Your Superstars Ignore Policies, Do This
If you’ve ever struggled with enforcing policies while trying to keep your top performers engaged, this episode is for you. High achievers bring immense value…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Manage a Difficult Employee Without Losing Your Cool
Ready to stop dreading those daily interactions with your challenging team member? This episode unpacks game-changing strategies that help you address…
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The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership
Want to know what your brain already knows about being a great leader? In this episode, I share the fascinating science behind exceptional leadership and why…
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How to Manage HR When You’re Wearing 10 Other Hats
Ready to stop stressing about HR? This episode cuts through the complexity to show you exactly how to build an HR system that works for your business. Whether…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Interview Smarter Not Harder
Tired of conducting interviews that leave you unsure about who to hire? Ready to move beyond gut feelings and first impressions to make confident hiring…
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Keep Calm and Lead On - Leadership Tactics for Stressful Times
In this episode we’re talking about how to handle those moments when everything feels like it’s falling apart. Your team looks to you to set the tone, and…
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Beyond 'That's Not My Department': Real Solutions for Breaking Down Business Silos
Join me as I bust the myth that only big corporations deal with business silos. Through real stories and practical solutions, I'll show you how even the…
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How To Hold Your Team Accountable
We hear about holding teams accountable all the time, but have you ever stopped to really think about what you need to do to create accountability. And no…
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How to Manage Someone Older than You
In this episode, I'm diving into something many of us face but few want to talk about - managing someone who's older than we are. You know that slightly…
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How Can You Tell When Someone is in Over Their Head
Sometimes someone is tapped to take on a job that's above their head. They're simply out of their depth – maybe they don't have the right skills, or their…
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A Client Yelled at Me Today
Ever had a client yell at you? In this episode, I open up about a recent situation where I found myself on the receiving end of a client's frustration - and…
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Beyond the Binder - Company Policies That Stick
Look, I get it - nobody wants to read another boring policy manual, and I'm betting you don't want to create one either. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've…
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Navigating the New Landscape of Pregnancy Rights
There’s a new federal law that's reshaping how we approach pregnancy rights in the workplace - the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). And yes, these changes…
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Dealing with Politics at Work - a Refresher
OK, I know we talked about this before. Recently in fact. But it keeps coming up – particularly now. We’re less than 3 weeks away from the election. And…
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Managing Workplace Stress and Burnout
Let’s back the curtain on a silent killer in our businesses: burnout. As entrepreneurs, we often push ourselves and our teams to the limit, wearing stress like…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Overcoming Obstacles - 5 Barriers to Great Leadership
Ready to elevate your leadership game? In this episode, we dive deep into the five key barriers that could be holding you back from becoming a great leader…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Developing a Growth Mindset – 4 Exercises
You hear about the huge benefits of having a growth mindset all the time. But exactly how are you supposed to go about developing one? In this episode, we’ll…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Leadership Lessons from Selling Sunset
You may love it, or you may say you hate it – but either way, Selling Sunset does have some lessons for leadership. Actually, if you look really carefully, you…
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EPLI and BPLI: Say What Now?
Think you have yourself and your business covered with the proper insurance. Maybe not. Getting notice of a pending lawsuit from a current or former employee…
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Your Culture is Actually a Delivery System
We all think of culture as just something that ‘develops’ at a company. But it’s far more than that. Think of it as a Delivery System – a pathway to making…
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Summer, Hot Dogs, BBQ, Cotton Candy and Politics
It’s Democracy time again! That’s right – politics are in the news, in a big way. In today’s climate, there are a lot of strong opinions. So, how can you, as…
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Hallelujah – We Have a Bot!
AI can really help you become an outlier for service and customer care. But done wrong – AI can demoralize your team, alienate your customer, and make your…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Unemployment Insurance - a Primer
Are you confused about unemployment insurance. Well, in this episode we'll give you the inside scoop on how unemployment insurance works, and how it can impact…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Can I Require a High School Diploma?
I know - it just doesn’t seem to make sense that asking for a diploma can land you in hot water – but it can. We have to remember, not everyone is the same or…
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Meal Period Waiver, Unicorn. Same, Same
Meal period waivers can be a wonderful thing. And they can save you money. But they can also cost you a lot, if you don’t know how to use them properly. In…
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It’s Summer - Here Come the Updates
I know it’s Summer, and we are all itching for a vacay. But, there a big changes in store for us all on the employment front – and most of them are effective…
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You Have To Let Them Fall
You know you have to delegate and let go. But what do you do when something goes wrong. I mean, really wrong. Is your first impulse to jump in and start…
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Workplace Violence Prevention Plan – Now It’s Mandatory
You’ve got to have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. No, I mean (if you are a CA employer) you’ve GOT to have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan. It’s…
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We’re Are a Team – Not a Family
You may notice that I always say team, or team member. In fact, you will never hear me saying things like “we’re a family’” or “we’re just like family” –…
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Are You Undermining Your Own Authority?
You know, authority is a tricky thing for a leader. On the one hand, you need it to hold your team accountable and drive performance. But on the other hand…
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How to Terminate a Remote Employee
Terminating an employee, no matter what type of employee, is a difficult process. But letting a remote employee go is a particular flavor of hard. There’s the…
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Unlimited Vacation – Good or Bad?
Unlimited vacation sounds like it would be a dream. But if you aren’t careful, it could easily turn out to be a nightmare for you and your company. We’ll dive…
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But Sam Wants to be an Independent Contractor
I bet you’ve been there. Trying to explain to someone why they can’t be an independent contract for you. Well, in this week’s episode, we’ll hopefully give you…
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Summer Internships — And The Living Is Easy, Or Is It?
Summer internships – they’re a great way to give someone experience, and for your business to get a fresh take. But make sure you structure the program right –…
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If the Leader Ain’t Happy – Ain’t Nobody Happy
You’re the leader – you’re the motivator, the visionary, the passion holder. So what happens when the North Star starts shining less brightly than before. One…
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Tinder. Match. Bumble. Work?
I know, I know – people spend so much time working. It’s natural they might meet someone of interest in their company. But how do you, as the leader, make sure…
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Are You Making Your Employees Lazy? (Classic Episode)
In this episode Classic Episode, we focus on how much help is too much. If you find yourself constantly providing answers to routine problems - you aren't…
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Are You Getting the Respect You Expect?
Respect. That word is thrown around a lot – but what does it really look like, and what do you do when, as a leader, you feel like it’s just not happening…
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No Blame, Just Build: Accountability Magic
Discover the secrets to cultivating a culture of responsibility and success. This week’s episode explores simple ways to boost your team's accountability and…
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Well - What Do You Think?
We’ve all done it. Answered question 1; then answered question 2, then answered question 3. Then we have the nerve to get aggravated because people keep…
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Loans and Advances – Oh My!
“Um, ur um, I donno, hum, well – let me think.” That is simply not a great answer when someone comes to you asking for a loan or advance. Decide now what your…
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I Only Use Independent Contractors.
“I’ll just avoid all this HR / payroll headache and only use Independent Contractors. No employees, no problems!” Yep, I’ve heard that before – but as with…
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Happy New Year – Now What?
Welcome to 2024. But just because the holidays are behind us, doesn’t mean you an relax. Jump on these reminders so you can have a (sort of) effortless Q1!…
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4 Habits That are Holding You Back from Being a Great Leader
You think you’re doing everything right. You meet regularly with your team, you have open communication, you set goals. But there may be habits that are still…
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Did Someone Say – Party?
How do you create a Holiday Party, and sidestep the landmines? Oh yes, there are landmines – serving alcohol, getting too up close and personal, team members…
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Are You Busy, or Just in Chaos?
“My schedule is overflowing, my clients are particularly loud right now and things are coming at me from all directions. Oh no – there will be no settling in…
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HR Qs and As
We get so many questions, every week. Questions about how to deal with team members; thorny HR compliance questions; and questions around counseling and…
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What in the World is an HSA?
The Health Savings Account (or HSA) is an interesting benefit option that doesn’t get nearly the press that the Big Three get – but it can be a really great…
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How to Manage a Superstar
It takes a lot more effort to manage a high performer than you think. In fact, it may actually take more brain power and leadership finesse than managing non…
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The Best KPIs for Your Team
KPIs or Key Performance Indicators are basically super-metrics. When you have a dashboard of the right KPIs to review on a regular basis, you will know…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
Sick Again?!
Navigating the various sick leave laws and programs can be a frustrating exercise for managers. In this week’s episode we’ll talk about some of the…
- More Human More Resources - HR for Entrepreneurs
How to Have Hard Conversations
As a leader, a (large) part of your job is going to be stepping up and having those hard conversations. But I know wading into conflict and discussing…
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How to Create a Great Experience for New Hires
Getting a new hire onboarded is easier, and more complex, than you might think. Easy in the sense that you can just think about what information you might need…
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Background Checks - a Refresher
Confused about Background checks? Not even sure you want them? Well, this episode will clear up the confusion and explain what they are, how you can legally…
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Interview Qs – The Winners and Losers
In this week’s podcast, we’ll cover how to ask questions specifically designed to give you insight into how the candidate made the decision they made, what was…
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How to Hire Out of State
When you decide to hire someone out of state, there’s a list of items to keep top of mind, including payroll taxes, insurance, workers comp. And then there are…