In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey talks with special guest, Ivna Curi, who is the podcast host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically and author of the book Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership.

Key topics:

• Defining what happens when you have a passive boss who doesn’t know how to communicate assertively
• Examining what happens to teams when a leader doesn’t communicate assertively and support the team
• Recognizing the underlying reasons for failing to communicate assertively: fear
• Examining the behaviors of a passive boss
• Reviewing key tips and techniques on how to handle a passive boss

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In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey, talks with special guest, retired Navy Seal turned HR Executive, Tom DeJarnette. This episode focuses on an issue that is continuing to come up with HR and Employee Relations professionals, which is the issue of accountability almost becoming a “dirty word” in business. Performance management is so important in business; yet when managers try to hold employees accountable it is turning into complaints of bullying and harassment.

Key topics:

• Identifying why accountability in some organizations has become so difficult and is turning into serious employee drama
• Recognizing the performance management challenges leaders face when having crucial performance discussions with team members and how to improve them
• Laying the foundation for a culture with strong leaders who know how to build trust with teams
• Guest, Tom DeJarnette shares his lessons from leadership in the Navy Seals that translate to employers on how to establish a culture of accountability from the beginning of an employee’s relationship with the organization
• Creating strong organizational values that foster an environment that values personal responsibility and accountability

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In today’s show, podcast host Natalie Ivey, discusses the importance of why mangers need to document employee performance and behavioral issues. Natalie will provide a simple framework for managers to jot down their thoughts before meeting with an employee to discuss a performance or behavioral issue.

This episode focuses on basic “how to” skills for holding a coaching and course correction feedback discuss with employees. Additionally, Natalie shares the importance of coaching and documentation before managers simply rush to issue a disciplinary warning as this is often what sparks internal investigations into allegations of discrimination and harassment.

Key topics:

• Creating a framework for “words to say” to help managers prepare for coaching discussions with employees
• The importance of preparation before sitting down with an employee or meeting virtually to discuss performance issues
• Identifying what the coaching conversation should sound like, especially when handling a behavioral issue

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In today’s show we spend time with Daniela Uribe, a global entrepreneur, shoe designer, and content creator who launched her own namesake luxury footwear brand, Daniela Uribe.

The Daniela Uribe line embodies her distinctive style along with her electrifying personality and her striking designs that incorporate technological comfort with a sensual, lavish look. Her shoes are guaranteed to make the wearer feel comfortable, powerful, and prominent.

Daniela will share her experience in launching her global footwear brand and the importance of understanding an employer’s regulatory compliance obligations in foreign countries.

Key topics:

• Recognizing the differences in managing employees outside of the U.S.

• Identifying some regulatory compliance risk factors in talent acquisition, managing payroll, and performance management
• The importance of organizational values and transparent communication with employees to minimize risk
• Best practices in establishing a business in a foreign country

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Ep. 35 Investigating a Wage and Hour Issue: Exempt | Non-Exempt Classifications

Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company.

In today’s episode we review the pending change to salary levels for Exempt worker classifications and how the new Biden Administration rules may affect employers, some pending litigation, and we’ll discuss how to investigate employee allegations of wrongful classification.”

In this episode we will explore:

• The Biden Administration’s proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act salary levels for Exempt workers
• Current employer lawsuits filed opposing the Administration’s changes to the rules
• What to do right now while there is uncertainty
• How to handle an employee who claims wrongful classification

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Episode 34: Mitigating the Risk of EEOC Charges from Your Hiring Process

Welcome to the HR Investigations Podcast: Exploring the Issues, Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions, sponsored by RPC Human Resources, an HR consulting, training, and private investigations company.

In today’s episode we focus on some “do’s and don’ts” for recruiters and hiring managers during the talent acquisitions process. Our focus will be on strategies to mitigate the risk of receiving an EEOC charge of discrimination. In this episode, we will review:

• Best practices in candidate sourcing to increase applicant diversity
• How to screen candidates without running afoul of EEO laws
• Using AI: some pros and cons
• “Do’s and Don’ts” When Documenting Interview Notes
• How to create and document an applicant screening process to compare candidates "apples to apples”

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In today’s episode we focus on an issue that comes up a great deal in employee relations’ issues. Often, employees use the “buzzwords” hostile work environment without actually understanding the true definition. And, employees will often allege that they are being bullied in the workplace. In this podcast episode it is discuss how hostile work environment harassment is different than bullying in the workplace. Additionally, what to do when allegations of hostile work environment haven’t been substantiated—but allegations of bullying have been substantiated.

In this episode, we examine:

• Different types of bullying behaviors
• Why bullies engage in bullying misconduct
• The key differences between hostile work environment harassment and bullying
• Unlawful conduct based on a protected characteristic vs. lawful conduct such as bullying
• How to address disciplinary action in a case in which bullying has been substantiated

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In today’s episode we focus on the important topic that is often part of HR investigations: a hostile work environment. In this episode, we examine:

• The definition of hostile work environment harassment
• How hostile work environment is different from workplace bullying
• A review of protected characteristics under federal law
• Why there isn’t any longer management “off the record” conversations regarding harassment in the workplace
• The employers’ defense to claims of hostile work environment harassment
• Current and emerging legislation regarding abusive conduct in the workplace

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• Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information.
• Check out Natalie's book ‘How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals’ here: https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77