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Pay Transparency Starts Here: What to Do Before October 29
With Massachusetts’ pay transparency law going live on October 29, employers are entering new terrain ...
S6 E7: When Policy Meets People: Immigration and HR
Immigration rules churn endlessly, but the human stakes remain the same. In this special live episode, we explore how HR ...
S6 E6: Human in the Loop: Using AI in HR Without Losing the “Human”
AI can write your first draft, but it can’t shake a new hire’s hand. In this episode, Pete, Kyle, and ...
S6 E5: You Asked, We Answered!
What happens when your employees want unpaid time off, even when they still have PTO? Or when team friction boils ...
S6 E4: Keeping Engagement Real Amid Workplace Risks
How HR navigates legal landmines and culture clashes—from offsite events to political speech and ADA accommodations gone sideways ...
S6 E3: Pay Transparency 101
We're helping HR professionals navigate the shifting legal, cultural, and strategic terrain of transparent pay practices ...
S6 E2: When HR Gets Personal
We're tackling the human and legal challenges that arise when personal struggles like body odor, domestic violence, and impairment, cross ...
S6 E1: Bereavement Leave, Fake Doctor’s Notes, and Workplace Recordings
Can an employer require an obituary to approve bereavement leave? What should you do if you suspect a doctor’s note ...
S5 E8: HR’s Juggling Act in Manufacturing: Recruitment, Training, and Retention
Explore the evolving landscape of HR in manufacturing, hear insights, anecdotes, and practical advice for companies looking to attract and ...
S5 E7: Pay Equity & Pay Transparency
This week on the show we’re talking all about Pay Equity and and the proposed legislation on Pay Transparency that ...
S5 E6: Workforce Training Grants to Level Up Your Training & Development
Join Rob Duncan, Director of the Workforce Training Fund Programs at Commonwealth Corporation, and Jen Moff, VP of Learning and ...
S5 E5: The Complicated Reality of Workplace Wellness Programs
A controversial article circulated a few months back criticizing the effectiveness of many workplace wellness programs. Jen Moff sits down ...
S5 E4: Exploring Workplace Coaching
This episode delves into the true power of coaching, debunking myths and highlighting its transformative potential in professional growth and ...
S5 E3: The Big 3: The Top Categories of Calls to the HR Helpline
Ever wonder what the most common questions HR professionals grapple with are? In this episode we are joined by AIM ...
S5 E2: Fueling DEI in Your Organization
In the rich tapestry of today's workforce, the threads of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are not just woven in; ...
S5 E1: Peering into HR’s Crystal Ball: 2024 and Beyond
This week, Kyle Pardo and Tom Jones join Pete Wright to tackle everything from the intricacies of current compliance issues, ...
S4 E11: AI & the Law
In this episode, we explore the legal implications of AI in human resources. Our guest is employment lawyer Bryn Goodman, ...
S4 E10: AI & the Future of HR
As companies race to harness AI, what legal realities must they confront? How do these powerful tools reshape the employer-employee ...
S4 E9: Financial Wellness in Focus: Helping Employees Find Peace of Mind
In this week's episode of Human Solutions, Pete Wright explores the pressing issue of financial wellness in the workplace with ...
S4 E8: Redefining Performance Reviews for a New Era of Work
This week, Kyle Pardo and Terry Cook join Pete Wright to discuss reinventing employee evaluations in the aftershocks of a ...
S4 E7: The Structured Learning & Development Strategy
What a poorly done L&D strategy is, is reactionary. It is short-term. It's not thinking about the big picture,” says ...
S4 E6: Authentic Recruiting
Why is recruiting the right candidates becoming an uphill battle for many companies today? This week, Pete Wright sits down ...
S4 E5: Workers’ Comp Unpacked: Navigating Injuries, Communication, and Compliance
We’re jumping into the world of workers' compensation. We start with an introduction to the topic, emphasizing the role of ...
S4 E4: The Challenges of Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Lori Bourgoin and Tom Jones Pete Wright to delve deep into this complex issue, highlighting the real-world scenarios HR must ...
S4 E3: Crafting a Modern Employee Handbook: Tips to Stay Current and Effective
We're turning the pages on employee handbooks, those essential guides that can make or break workplace understanding. We will analyze ...
S4 E2: HR The Party Planner
Office parties have always been a double-edged sword for employers. On one hand, they can boost morale, foster camaraderie, and ...
S4 E1: The Loud Quitter
This week, Tom Jones and Terry Cook join Pete Wright to talk about a topic that's making waves in the ...
S3 E10: Decoding Wage Theft for HR Professionals
This week we unravel the complex web of wage theft and its implications for HR professionals! Sam Larson and Tom ...
S3 E9: Benefits Reimagined: A Fresh Strategy
Figuring out how to best design a benefits program that aligns with your company's culture, values, and the needs of ...
S3 E8: Connecting HR, Learning & Development, and the Dynamics of Employee Engagement
We unveil the power of collaboration between HR professionals and learning and development experts to craft bespoke solutions that elevate ...
S3 E7: HR Mindfulness Matters: Mental Health in the Workplace
Jen Moff and Jillian Derby join Pete Wright to share personal stories, experiences, and valuable insights on creating a supportive ...
S3 E6: HR and Stress Management
Jen Moff and Tom Jones Join Pete Wright to guide us through the HR labyrinth of stress management. So get ...
S3 E5: AIM’s DEI Council: Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Starting Your Own
Are you thinking about launching and leading a diversity, equity, and inclusion council in your workplace? This week, Pete Wright ...
S3 E4: Pay Rates to Job Duties: How to Determine Exempt vs. Non-Exempt
Are you confident that your employees are classified correctly as exempt or non-exempt? The answer may not be as straightforward ...
S3 E3 From Bottles to Boardrooms: Navigating the Pump Act for Pregnant Workers
Are you a working parent expecting a baby? Or are you an HR professional looking to support pregnant and nursing ...
What is HR’s Role in Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Disclosure Agreements?
Non-Compete Agreements are a hot topic in HR right now, thanks in no small part to the FTC and NLRB ...
S3 E1: An HR Professional’s Guide to Dress Code Policies that Work
Are you tired of feeling like the fashion police when it comes to enforcing a dress code in your workplace? ...
S2 E12: The Evolving Workplace Post-Pandemic: Remote Workplace Ergonomics
The push toward remote work has accelerated considerably since the pandemic’s start. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number ...
S2 E11: Managing Caregivers in the Workplace
The number of caregivers in the workplace has increased significantly since the onset of the pandemic. Employees have increased responsibilities ...
S2 E10: Handling Layoffs
Meta, Salesforce, Twitter, Zillow, and Peleton are just a few of the significant companies recently making headlines for massive layoffs ...
S2 E8: Tools for Motivating, Celebrating, and Honoring Your Teams
Cultivating a motivated workforce is the organization’s ultimate goal, especially in the face of extraordinary turnover across the employment market ...
S2 E7: The Courage of Inclusion with John Regan and Juliette Mayers
What does it mean to be inclusive? For HR pros, if you’re not thinking about diversity and inclusion in your ...
S2 E6: Quiet Quitting and Building the Unbreakable Employer-Employee Relationship
Is quiet quitting just an example of engaged workers setting reasonable boundaries, or of an impending productivity crisis in your ...
S2 E5: Is Your Company Ready for Pay Transparency?
Back in the day, salary discussions were very hush-hush in the office. Now it seems as if we’ve done a ...
S2 E4: The Competitive Advantage of Your Learning & Development Program
Jen Moff joins Pete Wright to explore the topic of Learning & Development programs and the ROI and benefits they ...
S2 E3: Managing Stress and Heading Off Burnout
Jen Moff, AIM HR VP of Learning & Development, joins Pete Wright to talk about the evolution of mental health ...
S2 E2: Savvy Social Media and the HR Professional
It's easy to let concerns over team social media use over-shadow and engaged culture. How do you find the balance ...
S2 E1: Dos & Don’ts of ADA Accommodations
Terry Cook and Tom Jones join Pete Wright to share what you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities ...
S1 E10: The “F” Word: Employer Flexibility
Terry Cook, Jillian Derby, and Kelly McInnis, join Pete Wright to talk all about flexibility in the workplace, what it ...
S1 E9: The Dos and Don’ts in Record-keeping for HR
Paperwork is one not-so-exciting — yet critical — piece of an HR person’s job. This week, Kyle Pardo and Tom ...
S1 E8: Managing, Mentoring and Motivating Across Generations
Gen Z is in the workplace! Who are they? How are they different from millennials? And why has everyone forgotten ...
S1 E7: The Delicate Matter of Termination
The manner in which a termination is handled can impact the morale of the entire workplace and must be handled ...
S1 E6: Demystifying Mindfulness
Mindfulness has become a workplace buzzword, but what is it? Can you learn it? How do you practice it? Jen ...
S1 E5:HR Prep for a Great Summer Work Season
Seasonal workers bring changing processes and may invite a younger demographic into your world. What do you need to know ...
FMLA, PFMLA, Earned Sick Time — Where to Begin with Leaves of Absence?
Tom Jones and Mary McNally join Pete Wright to break down LOAs and answer some of the most common questions ...
S1 E3: HR & Recruiting Through the Great Resignation
Recruiting competition is peaking as we navigate the hiring environment now that the pandemic restrictions are lifting around us. The ...
S1 E2: The Slap Heard Round The World: Violence in the Workplace
Tom Jones, AIM HR Solutions attorney specializing in labor and employment matters, and Jen Moff, our VP of training, join ...
S1 E1: Putting Sexual Harassment and Discrimination in the HR Spotlight
Terry Cook, our Senior Vice President of Employer Services, and Tom Jones, our attorney specializing in labor and employment matters, ...