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It’s that time of year when HR personnel nationwide prepare for one of the industry’s biggest events: the SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition. Paycom is headed to Chicago for SHRM18, with HR Break Room making the trek as well, to record episodes live from Booth 250 on the expo floor! In this special SHRM18 preview episode of HR Break Room, hosts Caleb Masters and Chelsea Justice are joined by two Paycom HR managers to discuss what they most look forward to at this year’s conference.   Listen to this episode to learn about: the most anticipated sessions of the SHRM 2018 Annual Conference networking opportunities available to attendees a giveaway attendees can enter, for a chance to embark on their own adventure   To learn more, visit Paycom.com/SHRM.

Guest: John C. Maxwell, life coach, world-renowned leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Levels of Leadership True leaders know there’s always room to grow. But it’s difficult to develop others effectively if you don’t know where to start, and that’s one of HR’s biggest challenges.  In this HR Break Room episode, guest John C. Maxwell shares guidance on developing yourself – and those you lead – through his 5 Levels of Leadership as we discuss: why communicating your values is critical for great leadership ways to identify and develop potential leaders in your organization how to empower your workforce through the levels of leadership

Guests: Matthew Paque, Paycom executive vice president of legal and compliance Tiffany Gamblin, Paycom HR manager Jason Hines, Paycom compliance attorney In October 2017, in light of the #MeToo movement, HR Break Room discussed workplace sexual harassment policies. Since that conversation, we have continued to receive questions on the subject, not only from podcast listeners, but Paycom blog readers and webinar attendees. To answer those questions and examine the topic further, HR Break Room assembled a panel of leaders from Paycom’s legal and HR departments. In this episode of HR Break Room, hosts Caleb Masters and Braeden Fair are joined by three Paycom executives to field listener inquiries related to: creating safe and fair policies that protect employees and the organization best practices for incorporating and utilizing anonymous reports in those policies training contractors and volunteers on sexual harassment policies handling sexual harassment cases that occur outside normal work hours or between

Guest: Dr. Larry Barton, Distinguished University Professor of Crisis Management and Public Safety at the University of Central Florida In the wake of recent tragic events in Parkland and San Bruno, organizations around the country are taking a closer look at their own crisis and threat management plans and policies. HR is essential in planning for workplace emergencies, starting in the conceptual planning stages all of the way through how employees are trained to handle the event. Dr. Larry Barton, the highest rated instructor at the FBI Academy and U.S. Marshall Service, joins HR Break Room host Caleb Masters and guest Jason Bodin to talk about how organizations can ensure they are prepared in case of a workplace threat. In this episode Dr. Barton will: define what types of scenarios qualify as a workplace crisis discuss how to identify the warning signs of individuals who may be a threat to your organization establish best practices for creating a crisis plan that includes executive leadership, security a

Guest: Kris Dunn, Kinetix CHRO and founder of the blogs Fistful of Talent and The HR Capitalist Between recruiting today’s top performers and coaching up-and-coming talent, the much-buzzed-about college basketball tournament shares similarities with many of HR’s most critical priorities. Guest Kris Dunn stops by the HR Break Room to examine the most valuable lessons HR can learn from the annual hoops competition. In this episode of HR Break Room, Dunn joins hosts Caleb Masters and Braeden Fair to discuss the importance of: defining an organization's core values and promoting them to the world identifying top performers and giving them the tools and opportunities to succeed being transparent when promoting your employer brand for prospective talent Learn even more about what HR can learn from college basketball by signing up for our on demand webinar featuring Kris Dunn, Swish! 8 Engagement Strategies to Drive Game-Winning Performance.

Guests: Jessica Melo, Paycom executive director of sales training Andres Traslavina, Whole Foods director of global recruiting Rachel Feferman, Businessolver advisor relations Kim Gorsuch, Weeva CEO John Adcock, RetailMeNot senior vice president of people Learning how to change workplace culture and what makes an organization unique remain high priorities for companies nationwide. During the 2018 SXSW Conference, Paycom’s Jessica Melo attended the Workology HRetreat, where she hosted a panel on the current state of employee culture. Couldn’t attend? No worries – now you can! This special episode of HR Break Room presents the panel, in which will discuss: how today's organizations measure culture and adapt to the rapidly changing needs of their workforce HR strategies to gain management’s buy-in for culture initiatives the difference between employee happiness and employee engagement Learn more about how to build a winning culture that results in greater workforce engagement in our Discover How the Right Sel

Guest: Nicole Torres, associate editor at Harvard Business Review and co-host of the Women at Work podcast According to the UN, there are more than 1.75 billion women in the workforce worldwide. So how can leaders in your organization equip women to climb the ladder and further your company’s mission? In this special International Women’s Day episode of HR Break Room, Caleb talks with Nicole Torres from Harvard Business Review and the Women at Work podcast about: The benefits of having women in leadership within your organization How HR can go above and beyond to promote an inclusive culture Identifying and developing the women who are already leading in your organization Learn more about developing leaders within your organization with our white paper, Discover Fueling Employee Knowledge and Propelling Business Growth Through Learning Management Systems.

Guest: Coby Turner, associate at Seyfarth Shaw LLP and senior editor of the California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog Strange California employment laws always seem to be in the news. Despite their peculiarity, the laws emerging from the Golden State often set trends that eventually go nationwide. For example, in 2003, it passed local minimum wages and in 2006 it passed the first sick leave law in nation— just to name a couple. How can organizations be mindful about what’s new in California and discern whether it will impact their organization? In this episode of HR Break Room, Coby Turner joins Caleb and Braeden to discuss: why California laws have historically set nationwide trends in employment law the consequences of being unprepared for the changes emerging from the Golden State the California laws currently gaining traction on the national stage   Learn more about government regulations and how technology can help your organization through them in our executive summary, Squaring Off: Just How Big

Guest: Minkah Fitzpatrick, former defensive back for the Alabama Crimson Tide and winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Since 1986, the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame has picked the best defensive back in college football as the winner of the Paycom Jim Thorpe award. This year’s winner, Minkah Fitzpatrick from the University of Alabama, lead the Crimson Tide to two different national championships, winning the 2018 game against the Georgia Bulldogs. In this special HR Break Room interview, we will discuss: leadership lessons from Minkah what makes an organization attractive to today's top talent how grit and determination are key traits to a successful team or organization Learn more about how to find and recruit top talent like Minkah by reading our Discover Better Candidates By Automating the Recruitment Process executive summary.

Around Valentine’s Day, conversations about love and romance are everywhere – including the office. And with good reason: According to Career Builder, 38% of American workers said they have dated a co-worker at least once over their career. But just how should organizations approach creating and enforcing a dating policy in 2018? In this episode of HR Break Room we will discuss: the importance of having a clear, simple dating policy that empowers employees best practices for writing different workplace dating policies regarding coworkers, managers and clients clearly communicating the difference between sexual harassment and romantic interest within the organization Learn more about communicating policy to your workforce in our whitepaper, Discover Fueling Employee Knowledge and Propelling Business Growth through Learning Management Systems.

Guest: John Doorley, Elon University communications professor and best-selling author of Rethinking Reputation: How PR Trumps Marketing and Advertising in the New Media World Two trends expected to grow in popularity throughout 2018 are employer's brands and reputation swaying consumer behavior, and leaders encouraging more in-person interaction and less working remotely.  Regarding the former, according to CareerBuilder, 58% of employees are less likely to buy from a company they applied to, but never received a response. Meanwhile, related to the latter, IBM has ceased its remote-working program, pushing thousands of employees back into the office. These trends already have changed the way employees work. Is your organization prepared to adjust and adapt? In this week’s episode of HR Break Room, co-hosts Caleb Masters and Chelsea Justice talk with communications expert John Doorley about these emergent workplace trends, as well as: the importance of having a strong internal and external brand, cultural val

Guest: Leigh Stringer, workplace design specialist and bestselling author of The Healthy Workplace: How to Improve the Well-Being of Your Employees — and Boost Your Company’s Bottom Line In a recent UnitedHealthcare study, 70% of employees expressed interest in taking proactive steps to improve their health. As we settle into 2018, we look at the new trends and best practices your organization can incorporate into health and ergonomics initiatives throughout the year. In this episode of HR Break Room, hosts Caleb Masters and Braeden Fair talk with Stringer about: the rising investment in employee mental/emotional wellness programs how these programs resonate with the growing millennial workforce the role physical space and best ergonomics practices play in nurturing a healthy and productive work environment how sustaining a solid wellness program starts with changing an organization’s culture Learn more about communicating your wellness and ergonomics initiatives to employees in our Drive Performance with

Guest: Rachel Duran, manager of talent acquisition marketing, CA Technologies The employer brand has emerged as one of the most important tools for today’s recruiters. In fact, 75% of job seekers consider it before they even apply, according to a recent CareerArc study. But what exactly is it? And how can you influence and shape it to attract the type of talent your business needs? In this episode of HR Break Room, Rachel Duran, manager of talent acquisition marketing at CA Technologies, joins us to look at what one of the year’s most anticipated movies can tell us about the employer brand. In this conversation, we discuss: what the employer brand entails and why it matters the importance of keeping your employer brand transparent and true to your organization’s culture how to ensure your employer brand stays away from the dark side in order to attract the right people Learn more about your employer brand by taking our quiz.

Guest: Dave Ryan, director of the Illinois State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) With the holiday season among us,so is your year-end office party. These festive get-togethers can be a great way for the entire company to celebrate the accomplishments of the last 12 months. While these parties are planned to be fun, they also can be a potential source of HR violations. Are you prepared? In today’s special episode of HR Break Room, Caleb talks with the director of SHRM’s Illinois State Council, Dave Ryan, about the dos and don’ts organizations can implement to ensure all attendees have a wonderful and safe time. In this talk, they discuss: how HR can create a work environment that is festive and casual, yet also professional the best way to enforce a dress code and other policies the responsibility of HR to monitor and address the inclusion of alcohol

Guests: Melody Muniz, Science Museum Oklahoma guest relations director Clint Stone, Science Museum Oklahoma vice president of programs According to the recruiting firm Korn Ferry, 80% of retailers plan to hire the same amount of seasonal staff as they did last year – or more! Thanks to the lowest unemployment rate the nation has seen in 16 years and the rising gig economy, 2017 has proven challenging for employers to fill such positions with the right talent. With the processes of identifying and hiring new top performing employees growing more difficult and expensive, what can your organization do to retain the top performers from your seasonal workforce for future years? In this episode of HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea talk with Muniz and Stone about: the financial and practical benefits of retaining seasonal employees for the future the importance of establishing a culture that inspires them to return strategies to stay in touch with these top performers during the off-season Learn more about strateg

Guest: Mark Sanborn, motivational speaker, leadership expert and international best-selling author Building a top-performing organization is challenging enough, but how do you continue to improve after you’ve mastered your trade or industry? In his new book, The Potential Principle, leadership expert Mark Sanborn reveals strategies for doing even better once you already have given your best. In this episode of HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea talk with Sanborn about: the importance of having a philosophy that guides and drives your organization the benefits an encore performer can bring to your company why "being better" is a more powerful motivator than "being the best" Additionally, you can learn more about Mark Sanborn’s The Potential Principle by registering for our free Nov. 16 webinar today!

From somewhere within overstuffed filing cabinets of an unnamed office come two terrifying tales. The first story investigates a haunted onboarding experience caused by excessive paperwork, while the second explores an infestation of manual processes so creepy, your skin will crawl. Luckily, these HR nightmares can have a happy ending when the right HR technology comes into play. In this special Halloween episode of HR Break Room, Caleb and Chelsea share “HR Nightmares” that cover how: a poor onboarding process can negatively impact your new hires manual processes could slow your organization HR technology can help protect your company Learn how to handle more "HR Nightmares" by downloading Paycom's Trick or Treat Bag, full of white papers, infographics and other FREE content. 

Guests: Jessica Miller-Merrell, Founder of Workology.com Tony Puckett, attorney at McAfee & Taft Sexual harassment has dominated headlines lately. Following recent allegations of sexual harassment and assault that led to the firing of film producer Harvey Weinstein, organizations all over the country are taking note. What can HR and organization leaders nationwide do to prevent sexual harassment and create a safer workplace for their employees? In this episode, Jessica Miller-Merrell and Tony Puckett join the HR Break Room to discuss: the consequences of failing to create, implement and enforce a sexual harassment policy covering all employees how legal and HR can work together to review and revise sexual harassment policies that can be enforced consistently from the top down why it is important to create a culture that encourages a safe atmosphere for employees   Learn more about communicating with your workforce with our Drive Performance with Employee Surveys infographic.

Guest: Misha Goli, Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisee Coffee remains an integral part of most organizations. In fact, a recent Workonomix survey discovered that 80% of adults consume caffeine every day. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the average intake is 200 milligrams or about two 5-ounce cups of coffee a day. Employees continue to be more passionate about their caffeinated beverage choices than ever before. To celebrate the recent National Coffee Day, HR Break Room sits down with a Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee to discuss: the importance of offering employees quality coffee how coffee engages employees and can refresh their day the most popular options among today’s workforce

Guest: Mihir Desai, Mizuho Financial Group professor of finance at Harvard Business School and author of The Wisdom of Finance: Discovering Humanity in the World of Risk and Return According to a recent study by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, more than 81% of college-educated millennials have at least one term debt, but only 24% can demonstrate basic financial knowledge. With such a need, how can organizations use financial education programs to recruit top talent and engage employees? In today’s episode, Mihir Desai, author of The Wisdom of Finance, joins HR Break Room to discuss: why financial literacy is so important to today’s largely millennial workforce, even if they don’t realize it the benefits of having financial literacy programs available to employees how these programs can benefit employee recruitment and engagement initiatives   Learn more about educating your workforce by reading our Learning Management Systems: Fueling Employee Knowledge and Propelling Business Growth white paper.