Transform Your Workplace
Episodes
Millennials and Management with Author Lee Caraher
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Millennials are continuing to pour into the workplace, and by 2020 they are expected to represent nearly half of the workforce. As managers and leader...
How to Refocus HR to Work for You
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
At Xenium, it's our job to stay on top of the various workplace and HR trends that come our way. And in this podcast, we'll talk about the belief that...
Everything You Need to Know about Hiring Millennials
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to hiring fresh talent, there's a new demographic in town. With boomers retiring and Gen Xers aging, millennials are taking over the wor...
How to Unlock the Hidden Job Market and Change Careers Successfully
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
So much of the job seeking process has moved online into social media, job boards, and applicant tracking systems. But is this the most effective wa...
Xenium's President on Top Trends in HR During 2017
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As we look forward to the rest of 2017, what can we expect to see in the world of business and human resources? What will employees expect from their ...
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World - Book Discussion
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation and business success almost always involve taking risk. But risk is, quite frankly, risky, and everyone handles it so differently. How do w...
How Transparent Should Compensation Be in the Workplace?
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the salaries of our coworkers and people working similar jobs to ours at other companies, should we know what they make? And what abo...
Professional Development Matters
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone learns differently. So, how do you advance professional development while catering to the many ways people learn? Listen in as five Xenium pr...
How to Engage Your Employees Through Community Service
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Giving back to the community fills us with joy—but there is perhaps something even bigger at play—it often brings people together and engages us d...
#Millennials Debunked
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When people hear the term "millennial," they often associate the generation ranging from ages 18-34 as "entitled," "trophy generation," "me genera...
How to Coach for Leadership
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you help someone who has a track record of high performance as an individual contributor become the next great leader? Tana Thomson, Xenium ...
How to Use Mindfulness to Be More Productive at Work
27 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness has been a buzz word these past several years. But what is it in practice and how can it impact the workplace? Will it truly make a dif...
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Book Discussion
14 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience, stamina, a determination to continue on against all odds - we've all heard how important this is to achieving our goals, whether personal ...
Living Your 'Happy-est' Life – Author Mark Jaffe on Happiness and Fulfillment
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do we live our happiest lives, even throughout pain, suffering, and loss? How do we capitalize on the good of life, and achieve and enjoy our happ...
How to Build a Completely Remote Workforce
29 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As technology has shifted a lot of our work to screens, more companies are creating opportunities for employees to work from home. Craig Bryant is a...
Going No-Email in the Workplace Does it Work?
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Email has become one of our chief methods of communication in the workplace, yet one of the biggest thorns in our side in terms of productivity. Sever...
From Psychology to HR: A Career Story of a Rising Star in HR
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern, Sr. HR Business Partner at Xenium and frequent podcast guest, joins us for a special episode to discuss how she landed in the HR indust...
How to Say Anything to Anyone Book Discussion
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How do you approach a coworker or friend with a concern about their body odor? Or negative feedback about their work or attitude? The prospect of an u...
How to Fix Your Workplace's Communication Problem
25 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is key in many areas of life, most chiefly the workplace. An office of clashing employees not only makes for unpleasant feelings amongst...
Family Values – Including Families in your Worksite Wellness Goals
09 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Worksite wellness programs are often launched with very employee-centric goals in mind. But what about employees' families, and the benefits that coul...
Inviting HR to the Executive Team – What it Could Do for You and Your Company
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
As an HR professional, how do you jump into conversations about the business side of your organization, particularly when it's about finance, marketin...
Holacracy and the Art of Self Management
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Picture a workplace free of micromanagement—where responsibility in the hands of many and everyone is empowered to do their best. That's the goal of...
But You Promised! Why Brand Promise Matters
18 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking brand promise, that elusive but essential vision that affects every element of a business—from customer experience to employee a...
Lyons and Unicorns and Startups, Oh My!
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What does a baby boomer do when he finds himself the fish-out-of-water at a tech startup? Well, if you're Dan Lyons, you write about it and expose a s...
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today
21 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to business, great leaders aren't born, they're made. So how do we ensure we're doing what we can to empower our employees? Deb Calvert,...
Questioning Your Way to Great Leadership
23 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
How can asking questions lead to being an effective leader? Let's find out. Michael Bungay Stanier, author and founder of Box of Crayons, joins us to ...
Overtime Overhaul: What the FLSA Means for You
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Department of Labor has officially updated the overtime regulations of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, or the FLSA. These updates are going ...
The Workplace Problem Nobody Will Talk About
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's the office note-leaver or the backhanded compliment master, everyone has witnessed passive aggressive behavior in the workplace. But why ...
Wearables and Wellness in the Workplace
18 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
It’s clear that the wearable trend is here to stay. From counting steps to interrupting our sedentary habits—wearable technology helps us make hea...
Building Habits Using the Better Than Before Model
22 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever determined whether you are better at completing tasks in the morning or evening? Do you prefer starting a new project or opening somethi...
Is HR Strategic?
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the human resources department often seen as overhead by the leaders of organizations? Lacey Halpern joins the podcast to discuss why the perc...
Talent Acquisition, Hiring for Culture Fit, and Offering Unique Benefits
11 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
During a panel discussion at the Leadership and Economic Summit on November 4, 2015 in Portland, Oregon, three business leaders discuss some of the u...
Scott Beebe on Operating Business With Clear Vision, Mission and Values
27 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Beebe of the Business on Purpose podcast joins Brandon Laws to discuss why business leaders and HR professionals should be operating business w...
The Go-Giver Book Discussion and Review
14 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Meuwissen of Xenium HR joins Brandon Laws for a discussion of the book The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg...
How to Leverage Employee Assistance Programs to Retain Talent
16 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR joins Brandon Laws on the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss employee assistance programs (EAPs). Lacey ...
Why Employers Should Care About Emotional Intelligence
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Katherine Thomas of Xenium HR joins Brandon Laws for a discussion on emotional intelligence (EQ) in relation to IQ and why people, including employers...
Ban-the-Box Law and Re-Entry for Those With Criminal Records
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Gilbert and Brandon Laws of Xenium HR discuss people with criminal records re-entering into the job market and what it means for employers and s...
Growing a Business With Purpose in Mind
10 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Spencer, CFO, COO & Principal at Solutions YES and Brandon Laws discuss the growth of Solutions YES, meeting the demands of the market, their hir...
How to Navigate the Back-to-School Work Schedule Challenges
26 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR discusses the back-to-school challenges that working parents face. Inevitably, kids get sick, they have after-school progra...
Joy, Inc - How We Built a Workplace People Love - Book Discussion
09 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Laws and Tyler Meuwissen discuss the book Joy, Inc: How We Built a Workplace People Love by Richard Sheridan. In the episode, Brandon and Ty...
What You Need to Know About the New Oregon Paid Sick Leave Law
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Fallon Niedrist, an Associate Attorney with JJH Law in Portland, Oregon, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the new Oreg...
What It is Like as In-House HR and as an HR Consultant
11 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an HR professional who is curious about what it is like to be an in-house HR professional or an HR consultant? In the 45th episode of the H...
Attorney Dan Grinfas on New Proposed Changes to FLSA Exemption Laws
21 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Grinfas, a labor and employment attorney at Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan LLP, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to disc...
What Do Millennials Want From Work?
14 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern joins Brandon Laws as co-host in this episode as they discuss an article on LinkedIn Pulse titled "Millennials Don't Want Work Life Bal...
How to Hire the Right Sales Person for Your Organization
31 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Returning guest, Jan Foster, of Performance Resources, Inc, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss recruiting and hiring the ...
Strategic Interviewing with Lacey Halpern
29 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern joins the HR for Small Business podcast to talk about strategic interviewing. In this episode, Lacey gives tips, techniques and best pra...
How to Manage Conflict in the Workplace
12 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Leatherman, a human resources consultant in Portland, Oregon, joins the HR for Small Business podcast to discuss conflict management in the work...
Workforce Planning and Conducting a Gap Analysis
18 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern joins Brandon Laws on the HR for Small Business podcast to discuss workforce planning. During the episode, Lacey discusses the process o...
Creating an Employer Brand, Attracting Talent and Working with Millenials
07 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Maynard, Strategic Director & Founding Partner of Kinesis, joins the HR for Small Business podcast to discuss how the collaboration of marketing...
Anne Donovan on the Past, Present, and Future of Human Resources
23 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, joins the HR for Small Business podcast to discuss her career in human resources and the role it played in bus...
Implications for Employers and Employees as a Result of Legalized Marijuana
07 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Need answers to your employee’s questions around Oregon’s legalization of marijuana effective July 1, 2015? This informative podcast featuring Suz...
How to Build an Onboarding Process that Drives Culture and Performance
11 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The onboarding process can have a significant impact on whether or not new employees “make it” in their new role. So what is onboarding, and why a...
Why Employer Branding is More Important Now Than Ever
16 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the term "employer brand" before? Do you know what it means and why there is a lot of buzz around this concept? In this episode, Lacey ...
How an HR Manager Developed a Successful Wellness Program
08 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sheri Kuretich, a Human Resources Manager at Sunstone Circuits, shares how she and the leadership team at Sunstone built a successful wellness pro...
How to Create Guiding Principles for an Organization
26 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it is like to create a set of guiding principles for an organization—the type that all employees believe in and live every single d...
How to Engage Employees at Work
22 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Alfred Dual and Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR join Brandon Laws for a discussion on ways to engage employees at work. The discussion is centered aroun...
Growing Business through People, Culture
27 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brandon Laws and Tim Winner, Vice President of People at Metal Toad Media discuss the title “VP of People” and its role in an org...
Being Authentic, Giving Negative Feedback and Managing Performance
29 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss giving feedback to employees, being authentic and managi...
The One Thing Book Discussion
30 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Meuwissen, HR Representative at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the book The One Thing: The Surprisi...
Attracting and Retaining Talent in Organizations
28 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as this podcast episode features a recording of the HR leader panel from the Attracting and Retaining Talent workshop Xenium hosted on April...
Developing for Skills, XenTalks and Employee Enagagement
18 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Kelley, HR Business Partner at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss developing for skills, training and a ...
The Leader Who Had No Title Book Discussion
07 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Alfred Dual, HR Business Partner at Xenium HR, and Brandon Laws discuss the leadership book The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Succes...
Corrective Action and Performance Improvement Plans
10 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern, HR Business Partner at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss how to create and implement ...
Applicant Tracking Systems, Resume Filtering, Job Postings & Employment Branding
28 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Foster, an Account Executive at Performance Resources, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss applicant tracking systems....
How to Create Effective Workplace Wellness Programs that Stick
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Prinzing, Principal at Kadalyst, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to talk about creating successful and effective wellne...
How to Conduct Exit and Stay Interviews
04 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Kelley, HR Business Partner at Xenium HR, returns to the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss exit and stay interview processes...
Obamacare Updates, Cover Oregon and DOMA
12 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Iris Tilly, an Associate at Barran Liebman who specializes in employment law advice & litigation, ERISA compliance and HIPPA, returns to the Human Res...
Building and Analyzing Employee Engagement Surveys
28 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Smith, a Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium HR in Portland, Oregon, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss employe...
Servant Leadership, Coaching & Employee Development
18 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Naatz, Senior Human Resource Business Partner, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss coaching and developing employe...
Company Culture and the Soul & Spirit of Business with Ellen West
26 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ellen West, Associate Professor of Management at Portland State University, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the import...
'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' Discussion and Review
01 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Kelley and Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR, join the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a novel b...
Managing Employee Performance and Conducting Reviews
06 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Suzi Alligood, the Director of Training and Development at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss performance mana...
Health Care Reform - What it Means for Employers
08 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Iris Tilley, an attorney at Barran Liebman who specializes in employment law advice and litigation, ERISA compliance and affirmative action compliance...
Paid Time Off (PTO) vs. Vacation and Sick Time Policies
17 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the difference between paid time off (PTO) and vacation & s...
'Fierce Conversations' Book Discussion and Review
05 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Mathew Simonton joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the book Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life O...
Creating a Paperless Workplace
15 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
John Young, an attorney at Garrett Hemann Robertson, who practices civil litigation, employment & labor law and workers' compensation, joins the Human...
What Employers Need to Know About the Form I-9
22 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsten Solis, a Senior Human Resource Representative at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the what employers...
Author Sierra Modro on Beliefs, Personal Growth and Organizational Development
04 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Sierra Modro, author of The Right Ladder: Climb to your perfect career in 4 simple steps, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to disc...
Critical HR Decision-making as a CFO
19 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Spencer, Principal, CFO & COO of Solutions YES, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss HR decision-making in a key busine...
Romantic Relationships in the Workplace
04 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern, Human Resource Account Representative of Xenium HR joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on the "Roma...
Going 'Lean' as a Non-Manufacturing Company - Part 2
16 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Going Lean as Non-Manufactur...
Going 'Lean' as a Non-Manufacturing Company - Part 1
01 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Coley, CEO of CFS Consulting Group, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Going Lean as Non-Manufact...
Improving Organizational Culture through Employee Satisfaction Committees
17 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Kelley, PHR Human Resource Business Partner at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Improvin...
Creating Effective Job Postings on the Web
02 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern Human Resource Account Representative at Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Creat...
Bullying in the Workplace
19 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Molly Kelley, Human Resource Business Partner of Xenium HR, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on “Bullying in ...
The Importance of an Employee Handbook in Small Business
05 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Lacey Halpern, Human Resource Account Representative of Xenium HR joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast for a conversation on the "Impo...