This Week at Work: An HR and Employment Law Show
The only show to offer employers and Human Resource professionals practical and timely insights into the workplace
Powered by AAIM Employers’ Association and Ogletree Deakins. A Feature Group USA production.
This Week at Work is the only show about the workplace that offers you front row seats AND a microphone, featuring human resource professionals and experts in employment law to bring you practical, timely and accurate insights so you can more effectively lead your organization.
Join Phil, Burt, and other subject matter experts every Thursday at 7:30 am Central, for topics ranging from people management and compensation trends, to decoding the federal and local laws affecting your organization.
This Week at Work was proud to be the premier news source and sounding board for human resource professionals and business owners who fought for their businesses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The feedback our podcast received was humbling - and you better believe we’ll be on the front line helping you build an even stronger workplace during the next crisis.
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Episodes
Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
36 min
Businesses are re-opening across the country, but many employers are struggling to find workers. The culprit isn’t pandemic restrictions, but rather, the labor shortage. Wages are rising and more companies are offering incentives and other bonuses to attract applicants, but higher pay isn't enough. Tune into this episode with Astron Solutions' National Director, Michael Maciekowich to learn how to attract and keep workers.
Sep 2, 2021
Sep 2, 2021
32 min
Gail Floyd is a Regional Employee Benefits Counsel with one of our business partners, USI Insurance Services. Gail is an Attorney who specializes in Health & Welfare Plans. Today she is in the studio to discuss insurance surcharges for unvaccinated employees, and other strategies employers are using to get employees vaccinated.
Aug 26, 2021
Aug 26, 2021
35 min
With a full FDA approval for Pfizer, some employers are beginning to charge an extra premium for unvaccinated workers. Has your company discussed this possibility?
Aug 19, 2021
Aug 19, 2021
32 min
The unemployment rate is currently a modest 5.4%, however employers across the country are facing one of the greatest challenges they have ever seen…..and its not COVID! It is FINDING….hiring….and onboarding employees! Today, Richard Coleman, Director of Employment Services for UCP Heartland is here to offer solutions.
Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021
32 min
Phil and Burt have lots to cover today with input from our audience on requiring fully vaccinated employees to wear a mask and in what spaces, changes to your Return to Work strategy, optimism about the Q2 and Q3 economy, if your child’s school is mandating a mask or if it is voluntary, and support for the idea of increasing your “unvaccinated” employees insurance premiums.
Aug 5, 2021
Aug 5, 2021
32 min
Are you offering employees an incentive to get vaccinated? What are your updated mask policies for those who are vaccinated vs those who are not? Find out what other companies are doing on today's Morning Briefing.
Jul 29, 2021
Jul 29, 2021
33 min
To mask, or not to mask? That is the question employers are grappling with right now for the vaccinated in the workplace. Phil and Burt tackle it on today's Morning Briefing.
Jul 22, 2021
Jul 22, 2021
31 min
Has your workplace developed a policy around respecting individuals' preferred pronouns? Do you even know how to get started? Phil and Burt will help get you started on understanding preferred pronouns.
Jul 15, 2021
Jul 15, 2021
30 min
Phil and Burt discuss what new rules surrounding "non-compete" clauses mean for employers. Plus, what to consider when allowing newly out-of-state employees to work remotely from home.
Jul 8, 2021
Jul 8, 2021
32 min
Tom Chibnall OSHA expert and Associate at Ogletree Deakins joins Burt today to discuss all things OSHA.