Hard Talks, Real Results: How to Have Difficult Conversations

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Ep 325. This week on This Week at Work, Phil and Burt dive into one of HR’s most uncomfortable but essential responsibilities: having difficult conversations. Inspired by a viral workplace scenario where a manager struggled to address an employee’s provocative attire, we'll unpack how to approach sensitive topics, whether it’s dress code, performance, or conflict, address it without damaging relationships or morale. Tune in for expert strategies, real-world examples, and a few laughs to help make those tough talks a little easier.

 

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & Show Overview

01:30 – Live from Las Vegas: Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategy Seminar

02:40 – The Cost of No Training: Phil’s Son’s Experience as a New Manager

07:00 – HR Scenario Q&A: Handling Difficult Conversations

13:00 – Preparing Managers for Sensitive Talks: Tools & Frameworks

20:00 – Supporting Managers: HR as a Partner in Performance

21:00 – Lawyer on the Clock – Missouri Proposition A Update

24:00 – Paid Sick Leave Policy Advice: Interim Solutions

26:00 – Federal Executive Orders: DEI, Disparate Impact, and Legal Trends

30:00 – Final Thoughts: HR Leadership & Legal Foresight

 

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