Managing Mayhem

Important Announcement!

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0400

We are taking a break until Monday October 7th! Until then have a mayhem free couple of weeks!

Work Experience Vs. College Degrees: Which one will get you the job ?

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Creative Employee Benefits - Thinking Outside the Box

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss creative employee benefits. We are frequently asked what benefits companies are providing to attract new employees and retain staff. In this episode we delve into some creative low cost benefits that employers can offer in this competitive market.

Creative Benefits- REPLAY!!

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

We are on VACATION, and we hope you are too! See you next episode!

Celebrating Pride Month!

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Reclassifying Reefer: What the DEA's Proposed Schedule Change Means for Employers

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we dive into the DEA's proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. Join us as we explore the implications of this potential change, including its impact on legal landscapes, and, crucially, how it might affect employers and workplace policies.

Workplace Trend - Pros and Cons of Giving Candidates Interview Questions in Advance

Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we dive into the emerging trend of providing interview questions to candidates before their interviews. Whether it's weeks, days or minutes before the interview- should we give interviewers the chance to consider and plan their responses? Here we discuss how this accommodation can help and harm your application process.

Office Romance Replay

Mon, 06 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we revisit our Office Romance episode from season 2! In this episode, we explore navigating love in the workplace and strategies for handling situations when it becomes necessary to intervene.

Inbox Offenders: When Managers Should Never Hit Send

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we explore real-life email mishaps and share expert advice on what managers should never send to their teams. Tune in to learn how to maintain professionalism and respect in the digital workplace.

Pros, Cons, and Crayons: Should employees be able to bring their kids to work?

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Children in the workplace? Tune in as we delve into the pros and cons of allowing employees to have their kids accompany them to the office. We'll explore this emerging trend, offer guidance for those considering it, and discuss alternative options.

How Do I Handle an Employee with a DUI License Suspension !?

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss what to do when an employee gets a DUI and whether or not you have to accommodate their driver’s license suspension.

If you Give a Spouse a Cookie: Dangers of engaging with an employee’s Helicopter Spouse

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss how to handle spouses or significant others who are a little over involved. They call, they write, they are upset about their spouse's performance review... We will walk through how to navigate these frustrating situations.

English-Only Rules: Legal or Illegal?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as we answer a listener question about whether or not you can require employees to only speak English. We will address the strict requirements and what you should do!

Frankie’s Smells! - What to do about a worker’s overpowering odors

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as we answer a listener question about a how to deal with that coworker who uses an overpowering fragrance....

Molly has Migraines…or does she?

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500

This episode will help managers navigate when employees raise migraines as the reason for absenteeism or tardies.

The Most Popular Episode of 2023!! Replay: Coaching the Jerk at Work

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500

Brought back by popular demand! This episode was the most popular episode from Season 2. Tune in as we discuss how to address those employees who come to work with a negative attitude.

Working Interviews - They may be helpful, but are they legal?

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode we tackle the legal challenges relating to having a job applicant participate in a working interview, as well as alternative options to assess skills.

Should We Still Test for Weed??

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Guided Opportunities - #GivingTuesday
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Is it a TRAP? The dangers of Training Repayment Agreement Provisions

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as we discuss TRAPs (Training Repayment Agreement Provisions.) These have recently come under fire from numerous federal agencies and states. Join us as we discuss why they are of concern and what you should do about it.

MNW Advanced HR Webinar
Join us November 24, 2023 for this Advanced HR Webinar! Service Animals, Equal Pay and Handbooks!

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Replay: Office Halloween Pitfalls

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Halloween is tomorrow and to get ready we are replaying our Halloween Party Pitfalls episode from season 1. Tune in as we discuss what you need to do to get ready for the big day!

Interview Overshare

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss what to do when an interview candidate tells you too much personal information. The golden rule for job interviews is to not ask any questions that would make the candidate reveal that they are in a protected class. This gets turned on it's head the moment the candidate volunteers that information. Tune in as we discuss strategies on how to navigate these awkward interviews.

Halloween Special Survey
Share with us your Halloween headaches! Worst costume, decoration, party games... and the best ones!

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The Wild West of Resumes

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss resume red flags... We'll walk through all the do’s and don'ts of resumes and your legal obligations if you accept them.

Should I stay or should I go? What is a Stay Interview?

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss the pros and cons of stay interviews. These can be a great tool to get important insight as to why employees are staying or ultimately leaving.

Replay: Disciplining Danny for Attitude

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy this replay of one of our most popular episodes from season 1. Disciplining Danny... How to Discipline for Attitude.

Moonlighting: Employees working multiple jobs... Does it matter?

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss employees who are moonlighting or working more than one job. Currently, over 8 million people are working multiple jobs and it is important for employers why it is happening and whether they should care or not. We'll also discuss what to do when those second jobs start to interfere with their actual job!

Ghosted by Your Employee? How to Address No Call No Shows

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss what to do when your employee no-call-no-shows.

Barbie's World: Has her varied resume had an impact?

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Barbie is all everyone is talking about! Join us this week as we discuss Barbie and her varied career. From CEO to Astronaut has Barbie had an impact on women's career choices or not?

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: Is your company ready?

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which went into effect June 27th. We'll explain what it is, why it came about, and what you need to do to make sure your company is ready!

Webinar - Implementing PWFA and PUMP Act
This critical HR webinar will guide you through the PWFA and PUMP act.

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Replay - Is Todd in the bathroom again? Addressing the vanishing employee

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Back by popular demand! This week we are replaying one of our most popular episodes from season 1, "Is Todd in the bathroom again? Addressing the vanishing employee." Enjoy this episode and have a mayhem free week!

Illegal Off the clock texts/calls/emails to hourly workers

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Are your employees working off the clock? This is a major problem for most managers especially post-pandemic. Join us this week as we discuss what managers are to do when they find out their employees have been working off the clock.

The New Epidemic: Loneliness in the Workplace

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400

The Surgeon General came out and said that loneliness is an epidemic and the health risk is the same as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! Join us this week as we talk about loneliness in the workplace and provide advice on what you can do to combat this epidemic.

Is a Termination like a Shish kebab?

Mon, 22 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we walk through progressive discipline with Paula.... Please turn off the lights... We'll cover everything from coaching to termination and most importantly why progressive discipline is so important.

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McDonald’s McBlunder - What NOT to do when hiring minors

Mon, 15 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we talk about McDonalds employing 10 year olds, chipotle violations and the meatpacking industry.

Tony was Terminated... Now what?

Mon, 08 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss what to do after you let an employee go... Everything from final pay to coordinating the return of the massive potted plants they had in their office.

Stop Spreading the News... Medical Privacy in the Workplace

Mon, 01 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400

HIPAA? FMLA? ADA? What does it all mean??? Join us this week as we discuss medical privacy in the workplace.

Phil Won't Get Off His Phone

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

How to handle personal cell phone use in the workplace.

Fred has Flatulence

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Employees full of hot air? Join us as we discuss bad behavior, the ADA and the gas we pass... at work.

Paid Parental Leave- Getting Your Policy Out of the Dark Ages

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we discuss the legal evolution of birth and bonding leave policies.

Ted is Tardy... AGAIN! Addressing Consistent Employee Tardiness

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

We all have a Ted in our office. Someone (not necessarily named Ted) who is late. And we mean late ALL. THE. TIME. Listen in for tips on how to address, coach, and discipline tardy employees.

Dogs at Work and Other Pet Friendly Benefits

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss bringing dogs into the office. We'll address the pros, cons, and additional benefits employers can provide to make their office more dog friendly!

Embrace the Madness? March Madness!

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

March Madness is here! Brackets, betting, UCLA Bruins, how will your office handle the chaos?

Is it Time to Embrace the Four Day Workweek?

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Are five day workweeks wearing down your workforce? Join us as we discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls of the much debated concept of The Four Day Workweek.

Homophily: Is sameness-syndrome hurting your business?

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Homophi-what?? Join us in a discussion of bias, business and baby teeth as we tackle homophily in the workplace.

Office Romance - Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join us as we discuss workplace romance and the effects it can have on your office.

HR Seminar: ADA Reasonable Accommodation
What is a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA? Join us for this HR Seminar on February 28, 2023!

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TikTok Trend: Rage Applying

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join us as we discuss Rage Applying - a TikTok take on a not-so-new trend.

Bossware - Are you monitoring your remote workers?

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

What is Bossware? Should you be using it to monitor your remote workers? Join us as we discuss this new workplace trend.

Coaching the Jerk at Work

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

How to handle an employee with a bad attitude.

Holiday Hangover? How to reengage your staff in the new year.

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Join us as we discuss how to reengage your staff coming back from the holidays.

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Annual Performance Reviews: Dig them? Ditch them? Do something else?

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as we discuss everyone's favorite topic... Annual Performance Reviews.

Holiday Parties - Tips from the Party Planners

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as discuss the what you should and should not do when having holiday parties.

Internal versus External Hires

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Join us as we discuss the business strategies and legal risks when posting positions internally and/or externally.

Employee Appreciation and the Unsung Office Heroes

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as we talk about employee appreciation and share some shoutouts to the unsung heroes of your office.

Fun Runs and Food Drives - Do we have to pay employees for volunteer time?

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as we discuss volunteer time and whether or not you have to pay your employees when they volunteer for charitable events.

Applications vs. Resumes: Shortening the Hiring Process

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Join us this week as we provide advice on how to modify your applications and speed up the entire process, as well as what to do with all those resumes...

Halloween Storytime: Listener Nightmares

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this Halloween as we tell HR and Manager nightmares!

Halloween Parties: 5 Potential Pitfalls to Consider

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we talk about Halloween parties and the pitfalls to avoid!

Dress Codes: Sweatpants, Crocs and Tank Tops - Is this the New Business Casual?

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we tackle the top five challenges managers and HR face in addressing dress codes.

Disciplining Employees for Off-duty Conduct

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

This episode will help managers and HR assess when they need to address an employees’ off duty conduct.

Carl has a Criminal Conviction: Do we care?

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400

In this episode we discuss criminal background checks, negligent hire, and what to do about a candidate’s prior criminal convictions.

Absent Anita: How to deal with the flaky employee

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we tackle excessive absenteeism... We'll provide tips and strategies for dealing with that one employee who never seems to be there.

Act Your Wage: Employees who act like they are the boss

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we discuss employees who act like supervisors but aren't... We'll address the legal risks as well as provide strategies.

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Legal Essentials of Management Training
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How to Survive the Office Witch Hunt

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we go over tips to recognize, understand and stop staff member witch hunts. We will also answer a listener question about time tracking apps!

Monday Morning Mugshot: What to do when your employee is arrested?

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Did one of your employees have too good of a weekend? Join us this week as we discuss how to navigate when an employee gets arrested.

On the record about "off the record" - There is no such thing as promising an"off the record" conversation with an employee

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Is "off the record" a real thing? Join us as we discuss what to do when employees want to have an "off the record" conversation and the legal risks of allowing it

Office Happy Hours - Headache or Happiness?

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us in discussing the pros and cons of the office happy hour.

"Quiet Quitting" - Is it happening at your workplace?

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us in unpacking the global workplace trend of "Quiet Quitting."

Company Brands and Marketing Swag: Do you know where your logo is? Employee misconduct while wearing your brand

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us this week as we address logos and how off/on duty conduct can cause headaches for employers.

What's that smell??? Odors in the Office

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Body odor, essential oils, old left overs in the community refrigerator... Join us as we discuss all the odors in the office and how to address them as a manager.

Remote workers: Are they really working? How to manage the remote worker

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

With more and more employees working remote/hybrid managers have to adapt to the new normal. Join us this week as we give you the best strategies for managing the remote worker!

Q & A: What about those summer jobs for teenagers?

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us for this listener Q & A as we address questions about employing minors. We will breakdown the essentials of child labor laws as we go through each question.

Disciplining Danny... How to discipline for attitude.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we discuss the tricky subject of disciplining for attitude and how to document it.

Out to Lunch: Navigating Meal Periods

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we address laws relating to unpaid meal periods for hourly staff.

Listener Questions

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Patti and Jack answer listeners' questions relating to overtime, delayed timecard submissions, employees discussing wages, and searches.

Tackling Tattoos in the Workplace

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we address tattoos in the workplace, specifically dress code policies (if you even need them), respectful workplace, and inclusivity.

Should we Google the Candidate? Legal risks and benefits

Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we address the growing trend of googling job candidates and the legal risks and benefits if you do it.

Will work for food... Do we have to pay for training time?

Mon, 23 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we discuss when you have to pay hourly employees for those fun "lunch and learn" trainings! (And pizza doesn't count...)

Is Sammy stoned? Reasonable suspicion drug testing

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Join us as we tackle how to deal with an employee you suspect is impaired at work and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

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Is Todd in the bathroom again? Addressing the vanishing employee

Mon, 09 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400

A common management challenge is the disappearing employee, especially those that take numerous bathroom breaks. This episode will provide strategies on addressing and curbing this challenge while navigating the legal risks involved in these delicate discussions.

Managing Mayhem Trailer

Wed, 04 May 2022 22:00:00 -0400

Managing Mayhem is brought to you by two lawyers and a layman to help managers and HR navigate the daily workforce mayhem! Join us for these weekly episodes!