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May 10, 2022
E2: The Slap Heard Round The World: Violence in the Workplace
According to Nielsen, the 2022 Academy Awards celebration was seen by 16.6 million viewers around the world. That’s 16.6 million people watching as Will Smith slapped Chris Rock across the face on stage. It was emotional and horrifying and, to us, it was a dramatic example of violence in the workplace. According to the National […]

May 10, 2022
5 Tips for Recruiting Seasonal Employees
As we gear up for better weather, more backyard BBQs, and the right to wear white after Memorial Day, some employers are diving into their busiest season, the summer. You will struggle if you rely on your year-round recruiting tactics to get seasonal employment. While recruiting has become even more challenging post-pandemic, seasonal workplaces have […]

May 3, 2022
E1: Putting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the HR Spotlight
This week we’re talking all about Matt Lauer. And Harvey Weinstein. And Clarence Thomas. And Andrew Cuomo. And the list goes on, and on, and on. Truth be told, while we’re not going to be talking about any of those individuals specifically, we’re talking about all of them. Sexual harassment and discrimination have been long-standing […]

May 22, 2021
The Express Grant – Chase Corporation’s Story
When she was approached about applying for a grant, Paula Eckel, Vice President of Human Resources at Chase Corporation, a global manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications based in Westwood, Massachusetts, was hesitant. She knew there was usually a lot of paperwork and that the process could be cumbersome and complicated. That is when […]