The Human Resource

Productive Corrective Action Meetings

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Pandy reviews the essential elements of a productive and effective corrective action meeting. Learn what you should include and what ...

Drug Tests: Urine vs Saliva with Scott Warrick

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you aware of the difference between a urine test and a saliva test for drug use? In this episode, Pandy has Scott Warrick, consultant and attorney...

What's Negligent Retention? with Scott Warrick

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you think about negligent retention when evaluating the performance or activities of your workforce? Ignoring this concept can be detrimen...

Recordings in the Workplace with Karl Ulrich

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every phone has a camera—and your employees are using that camera whether you want them to or not. Recent updates have been announced as to what an ...

Employment Practice Insurance

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most companies do business under the premise that "it's not a problem until it's a problem." This episode, however, will help you ...

The 7 Steps of Just Cause

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Just cause is the standard that employers must meet to justify disciplinary actions against employees. In this episode, Pandy walks you through the se...

What's Workplace Liability?

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What exposure to employer liability do you currently have? Are you aware of all the possible risks you may be allowing in the workplace that could be ...

What's Your Grievance Policy?

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A policy for handling grievances—you may not have one, but everyone should. Follow guidance from the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR) as Pandy offers a...

OSHA Inspections: Dos and Don'ts

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What rights do you have as an employer or an employee when an OSHA inspector arrives at your door? In this episode, Pandy references advice from Matth...

Compensate Travel Between Job Sites

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are you paying your employees for travel between job sites? Learn how the US Supreme Court has reinforced the Department of Labor's interpretatio...

National Origin Discrimination

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who would have thought we would be talking about national origin discrimination against Americans? It's a real occurrence. and In this episode, P...

Plan for an Emergency

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every company—no matter how small—should have an emergency response plan. OSHA has wonderful templates and examples on how to create a plan. In th...

Time is Money in HR

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you realize strong time management skills can effect the regulatory and compliance aspects of human resources? In this episode, Pandy shares a pag...

Time is Money in HR

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you realize strong time management skills can effect the regulatory and compliance aspects of Human Resources? In this episode, Pandy shares a pag...

Employee Handbook Updates

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you reviewing your handbook for the new year? Learn why this is important and what "unusual" policies you might want to add.

4th Quarter HR Audit

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's fourth quarter—so what should you be doing in HR? The 4th Quarter HR Audit is Pandy's answer. In this episode, Pandy will review a nu...

Let's Talk Job Abandonment

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When can you legally terminate someone for job abandonment? Is there a reason when you can't? Pandy walks through all the aspects to consider whe...

Exempt Status Payroll Errors

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before you make that deduction from an exempt workers payroll, listen to Pandy as she shares some of the most common mistakes made to a salary. Starti...

Adverse Action Updated

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has redefined adverse action in a recent case involving an employee working for the Social Security Administration. I...

SHRM & Lessons from Lawsuits

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SHRM has it's problems—we all do—but it's time we start talking about what we can learn from their mistakes rather than focusing only on...

How Consistent Are You?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If there is a super power every leader needs to have, consistency would have to be in the top three for any company or organization. When we're t...

Let's Talk ADEA

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that age is a protected class under the EEOC and Title VII, but did you know that age protection includes it's own separate act from ...

Separation vs. Severance Agreements

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did you realize there are distinct differences between separation agreements and severance agreements? Listen to this weeks episode for the nuisances ...

I Want To Fire Someone! with Tracey Levy

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You want to terminate someone, but HR says "slow down"— but why? When can you terminate an employee and do it correctly? In this episode. ...

Comparing State Employment Laws

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As remote work grows, so do the compliance challenges. In this episode, Pandy highlights key state employment laws that HR teams should consider when ...

Questions in an Investigation

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No one enjoys conducting an investigation but the more facts gathered, the more effective and accurate your decision and verdict can be. In this episo...

Personnel Files; HR 101 with Doug Oldham

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Doug Oldham from Barnes & Thornburg is back on the show sharing the nuances of personnel files. What should go in and what should stay out? He als...

Hey HR, What's Missing?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In every handbook, there are little additions that can make a huge impact on how employees approach their work or engagement with the company. In this...

Personal vs. Professional

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How we communicate with our employees can influence not only the outcome of the engagement but also the perception and understanding of the intent. Pa...

What the DOL Requires

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every employer needs to know the basic information required to be maintained on all of their employees according to the Department of Labor. In this e...

Religious Discrimination Guidance

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects sincerely held religious beliefs, but are you training your management teams to understand this? In...

Are You DOT Compliant?

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have trucks at your company? Are you compliant? The Department of Transportation oversees more than just CDL drivers and vehicles—which is so...

New OSHA Rules for 2025

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are you prepared for the new OSHA guidance? Were you aware they increased fines by 10 - 15%? OSHA effects every business in one way or another; in thi...

Preparing for an ICE Raid

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They may come or they may not, so let's not panic. ICE raids are on the increase, but if management is doing their due diligence, hysteria should...

Reverse Discrimination For Real

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's official—The Supreme Court has made their decision. The 52-year-old McDonnell Douglas case prevails; those who feel they have been discrim...

Change Management in HR

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does anyone think they handle change correctly? Richard Carson, author of The "Book of Change", joins Pandy to share how management teams ca...

Introducing Jon Colby

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When management teams need a speaker to motivate, inspire and creatively train, Jon Colby is the man to call. Recognized by MSN.com as one of the top ...

What Is Documentation?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Documentation is one of the most crucial parts of Human Resources and yet it's the one area that can be improved upon in any organization. Learn ...

Costly HR Mistakes to Avoid

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No one is perfect but if we can prevent a mistake, why aren't we doing that? Learn what some consider to be the most common HR mistakes to avoid ...

WHD; Updates on 1099 vs. W2

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Update your records and audit your payroll; the Wage and Hour Division has published new information concerning the meaning of "employment relati...

The True Definition of Insubordination

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does your handbook say about insubordination? Do you have it clearly defined? Have you taught your management team when an act of emotion is prot...

Recent Lawsuits of the EOCC

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"What were they thinking?" In this episode, Pandy reviews recent lawsuits filed by the EEOC on preventable and yet costly mistakes involving...

They Smell Like What?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The most difficult conversation in HR is the one that involves hygiene or odors but in this episode Pandy has tips on how to have those crucial conver...

The Exit Conversation

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all have an idea what an exit interview is, but what about all the employment details that must be considered when an employee separates from the c...

Furlough vs. Laid Off

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the realm of HR, the words 'furlough' and 'laid off' are desperately avoided, but when the time comes, do you know which to use...

EEOC Crackdown

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The EEOC has announced its intention to switch gears and focus on anti-discrimination protections to include portions of the PWFA final rules and empl...

Human Resource Assessment?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you know? As an HR representative, what are your strengths and opportunities? How can you be confident of your expertise if you haven't a...

Intolerance of Intolerance

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Warrick returns to discuss the importance of a culture based on safety and tolerance. Employers can't tell employees to accept each other b...

What Happened to DEI?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Change in Human Resources has never been so apparent as the major shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the workplace. What can ...

Updates on Independent Contractors

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand the real difference between an independent contractor and a W2 employee? The legal aspects of that difference? Faith Whitaker, Emplo...

Trust Me

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you trust your Manager? Do your employees trust you? Tracy LaLonde, author of Trust Me joins Pandy in this episode to discuss her newest book. Desc...

Rethinking Two Week's Notice

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Glazer, author of "Rethinking the Two Week Notice" joins Pandy in this episode to talk about his newest book. Learn how to communicat...

Writing an AI Policy

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does your company have a policy for AI use by employees? Dave Hatter returns to discuss with Pandy elements of an AI policy for employees, how much AI...

AI + Employees = ????

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How much AI is your workforce using to do their work? Are you even aware of what types of AI they are using on a daily basis? How reliable it is? How ...

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is your body language telling your employees? Are you even aware of how you're acting or posturing around your team? In this episode Pandy s...

HR 2025 = Change is Coming

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the Department of Labor to the National Labor Relations Board look for change as the new administration takes their place in Washington. We all k...

The Final Rule on PPE

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US Department of Labor announced that OSHA finalized the rule on proper fit requirements for personal protective equipment in construction on Dece...

Have Fun Without Getting Sued

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tis the season for festivities and company parties but are you thinking about the risks you may be taking if these events are not well thought out? Op...

Bystanders Speak Up

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you realize that Supervisors can be sued as well as the employer? Scott Warrick, attorney and HR Consultant in Columbus joins Pandy in this episod...

Stay or Pay?

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Contracts or agreements with "stay or pay" provisions are under attack by the NLRB. If you're using a payback agreement for any reason;...

"Pawternity"

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much are you babysitting when employees request time off or sick time? Does it really matter why they need time off from work? Pandy references th...

The Enabling Checklist

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who are you enabling? What are you enabling? In this episode Pandy walks through a checklist of questions to help you identify who and what you are en...

The Human Resource - Dealing with Harassment

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Pandy reminds us of the importance of eliminating harassment of any kind. How much is the harassing or discriminating behavior costing...

The Human Resource - OSHA's Top Ten Cited Violations of 2024

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Would it surprise you to know that falls are the #1 cited safety violation in the workplace this year? Start your new workplace safety program by list...

The Human Resource - 2024 State Voting Leave Requirements

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does your state require that employees be paid to vote on election day? Have you educated yourself on the state voting laws of your remote workers? Do...

The Human Resource - Marijuana vs. a Drug Policy

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the popularity of recreational and medical marijuana how is a company to enforce a drug policy? Just finding employees that don't use mariju...

The Human Resource - The Rules of At-Will Employment

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that Montana is the only state in the US that does not recognize at-will employment? Companies rely on at-will employment as a safety net...

The Human Resource - Who's Watching the Children?

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed more of your remote workers missing meetings. Missing deadlines or calls with the team? If you suspect they're at a soccer game ...

The Human Resource - Do Employers Have Options? FLSA Updates

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the new updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act's new salary threshold, what changes can employers make and still remain compliant? Karl Ulr...

The Human Resource - What's New with Non-Competes?

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito and Dyer joins Pandy to update us on the latest court decisions regarding the Federal Trade Commission's opposit...

The Human Resource - Firearms in the Workplace; Pro or Con

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you have a policy regarding firearms in the workplace? A number of states are updating their laws regarding concealed carry and the posses...

The Human Resource - Marijuana and Employment

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When your state legalizes either medical or recreational marijuana how does that change your drug policies? Do you even know the marijuana laws in the...

The Human Resource - I-9 Fine Increases are Here

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard? I-9 fines have increased to as much as $2,789 per violation. Are you prepared to pay fines even higher? And if you're knowingly e...

The Human Resource - The Power of Consequences

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a consequence to not having consequences so why are so many companies not using them to manage their business and workforce. Pandy's...

The Human Resource - 2024 HR Updates

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's only July and yet so much has changed in HR compliance just since January. In this episode Pandy reviews updates from Wage and Hour, EEOC, F...

The Human Resource - Severe and Pervasive

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) one of the formal indicators of a hostile workplace is how severe and/or pervasive an ...

The Human Resource - The Retirement Conversation

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you properly approach the retirement conversation? What can you say and what should you avoid? In this episode Pandy walks you through the key ...

The Human Resource - Reviewing the New EEOC Guidance

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attorney Shannon Kelly from Ford Harrison in Orlando Florida joins Pandy to explain the finer details of the updated EEOC guidance. Shannon explains t...

The Human Resource - Surveillance with a Purpose

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you are using camera's or listening in on your employee phone calls? What should a business be considering if you want to implement t...

The Human Resource - What Happened to Non-Competes?

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who is the Federal Trade Commission and why are they changing the way we use non-competes? Karl Ulrich with Sebaly, Shillito and Dyer, and Pandy discu...

The Human Resource - Politics in the Workplace

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much of what your employees are discussing can you control? When it comes to politics, more then you may realize. Karl Ulrich joins Pandy to revie...

The Human Resource - The Law and DEI

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Has everyone forgotten that recruitment using diversity quotas and discriminative employment is illegal? How are we to recruit for a diverse and inclu...

The Human Resource - What is the NLRA doing now?

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the NLRA changing the rules on political conversations or statements in the workplace? Show regular, Scott Warrick shares his insight on what the N...

The Human Resource - Recruiting Etiquette 101

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are you communicating to your candidates? Are you ghosting applicants as much as they're ghosting you? Walt Tracy, owner of At Work Personne...

The Human Resource - Show Me Adverse Employment Action?

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we can see what others can't and in this episode Pandy reviews a recent discrimination case that had all the signs of what not to do. S...

The Human Resource - Travel Time; Paid or Unpaid

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Fair Labor Standards Act is clear about travel time and yet it remains one of the most important misunderstood laws within Wage and Hour. Learn ho...

The Human Resource - Rules of Performance Documentation

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How's your documentation when communicating with employee regarding their performance? Are you specific enough that the employee understands what...

The Human Resource - Contents of a Personnel File

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you audited your personnel files? Is HR aware and holding all the documents associated employee medical conditions or performan...

The Human Resource - Are Your Remote Workers Working?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are your remote workers working? .... and who are they working for? This question plagues every business owner who has expanded their business model t...

The Human Resource - 5 HR Documents or Policies to Update

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know how fast information and employment laws are changing but are you keeping up with these changes? In this episode Pandy reviews the top 5 d...

The Human Resource - The Final Rule of Independent Contractors

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Department of Labor has finally published the new rules on determining the difference between w2 employees and 1099's. Review the 6 factors w...

The Human Resource - Gossip=Bullying

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What workplace hasn't had the experience of gossiping at one time or another? In fact gossiping tends to exist in most companies and they never d...

The Human Resource - The Fundamental Audit in HR

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you had an outside party conduct an audit of your HR practices and procedures? This episode defines what Pandy considers to be ...

The Human Resource - The Correct Way to "Restructure"

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a correct way to restructure and eliminate jobs and then there's a wrong way. Are you aware of the difference? In this episode Pandy...

The Human Resource - Preventable Mistakes

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pandy's on her soap box in this episode talking about how some of the biggest companies make the simplest and most preventable HR mistakes. 

The Human Resource - "Not A Good Fit?"

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Pandy reflects on a white paper by Fiona Ong with Shawe Rosenthal LLP on the use of the term "Not a good fit" in termination...

The Human Resource - The Hammer vs. the Rock

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you the hammer or are you the rock? How do you approach your position in HR? Are you there as a foundation of knowledge and support or are you the...

The Human Resource - Can You Identify Concerted Activity?

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Concerted Activity may be more prevalent in the workplace then many of you realize and yet the National Labor Relations Act protects these moments and...

The Human Resource - Define Independent Judgement

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How confident are you at identifying or defining independent judgement as used within the Fair Labor Standards Act? How about the act of exercising di...

The Human Resource - Unions Today; 2023

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Ulrich from Sebaly Shillito + Dyer joins Pandy in this episode to discuss the current activities of unions. Despite the media hype and constant s...