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In episode 149, Coffey talks with Kurt Wilkin about people leadership in entrepreneurial firms.
They discuss the premise behind Kurt's book "Who's Your Mike," which focuses on the different kinds of workplace personalities encountered as an entrepreneurial firm matures; the evolution of HR in entrepreneurial businesses; common misconceptions that entrepreneurs have about people practices; what HR professionals often misunderstand about working in entrepreneurial firms; finding the balance between tactical and strategic HR; and the keys to building a successful culture in a growing firm.
Mentioned in the episode:
Kurtâs book, Who's Your Mike?: A No-Bullshit Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey: https://a.co/d/4BgnGch
Exceprt from Whoâs Your Mike?: HR Rhoda: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hydaddz5jfo84znstzd2w/12.-Who-s-Your-Mike_-HR-Rhoda.pdf?rlkey=52au278hhaevml73lesm7182d&e=1&dl=0
All-In Podcast Episode 168: https://youtu.be/-Am0vMW3fA0?si=LeH5WLnE8mO4CA77&t=1855
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About our Guest:
Kurt Wilkin is a gifted connectorâof dots, ideas, and people.
For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as Chairman of HireBetter and Managing Partner of Bee Cave Capital.
He's a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their own companies.
Kurt Wilkin can be reached at:
https://www.HireBetter.com
https://www.WhosYourMike.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-wilkin
https://twitter.com/KurtWilkin
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the evolution of the role of HR as entrepreneurial businesses grow.
2. Identify common people challenges entrepreneurial organizations face.
3. Learn strategies for balancing tactical and strategic HR to build a successful culture.
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In episode 148, Coffey talks with Krystal Yates about the US Department of Labor's revised rules for classifying independent contractors.
They discuss the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; â1099 employeesâ; the reasons employers might misclassify employees as independent contractors; âgigâ workers; the changes brought about by the final rule; employer considerations when determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor; the economic reality test factors that serve as a guide to determine if an employment relationship exists under the FLSA; and common mistakes made by employers when hiring and managing contractors.
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If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Krystal Yates is a certified HR expert with SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications. She is the President and Founder of EBR HR Experts and Integrity People Group, overseeing HR strategy for several small and medium businesses in DFW.
Prior to starting her own firm, Krystal worked for several small businesses in DFW, overseeing HR and Operations.
Krystal is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. She serves on the Feral Friends Community Cat Alliance board, is a Trustee for The Longhorn Group of Charities Unit Accounting Trust, and volunteers with DallasHR and the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Krystal Yates can be reached at:
www.IntegrityPeopleGroup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalyates
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between employees and independent contractors.
2. Utilize the classification factors outlined in the Department of Laborâs final rule.
3. Avoid common mistakes employers make in hiring and managing independent contractors.
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In episode 147, Coffey talks with Darryl Owens about navigating the multigenerational workplace with emotional intelligence.
They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace; the five components of emotional intelligence; the impact of the pandemic lockdown on EQ; current challenges in multigenerational workplaces; how emotional intelligence affects communication; understanding the social DNA of each generation; and what leaders can do to foster an emotionally intelligent workplace across remote and multigenerational teams.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by ImperativeâBulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Darryl Owens is owner and CEO of Blue Palmetto Training which specializes in upskilling today's workforce for maximum performance. Darryl retired from AT&T with 27 years experience in Sales, Training, Performance Development and Analytics. Darryl is also the School Board President of Kennedale ISD.
Darryl Owens can be reached at:
www.bluepalmettotraining.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-owens-shep-30868438/
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=blue%20palmetto%20training%20%26%20development
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the components of emotional intelligence.
2. Analyze the impact of generational differences on emotional intelligence in teams.
3. Develop strategies to cultivate emotional intelligence across remote and multigenerational teams.
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In episode 146, Gabriela Norton and Coffey discuss whether HR is meant to protect the interests of the company or the employees.
They discuss the challenges faced by HR in finding a balance between the two; whether HR professionals can be friends with employees; how feedback, coaching, and mentoring can help to bridge the gap and drive results for both employees and employers; the importance of shared vision and goals; HRâs role as a risk advisor to leaders; and how the "great resignation" has presented an opportunity for transactional and strategic HR to find a compromise.
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If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Gabriela established People Performance Resources (PPR), a full-service Human Capital consulting firm, in 2010. Since then, Gabriela and her team have continued to expand their reach in providing strategic and best practice expertise with a proven track record of enhancing operational excellence. Gabriela is a highly regarded and sought-after trusted advisor to many local, national, and international organizations and their decision-makers.
Here are a few of Gabrielaâs areas of focus: bilingual/bicultural expertise, organizational analysis and development, C-level business continuity planning, executive coaching, executive compensation, change management, strategic planning, employment compliance, executive searches, board governance guidance, and more.
Gabriela serves as North Texas Board Chair for Out Teach, a mission committed to educating children in less fortunate communities through school gardens. In addition, she supports several local and national causes that empower education, social justice, womenâs causes, children at risk, and conservation efforts. In 2022, Gabriela was nominated and accepted into The Dallas Summit, a group of purpose-driven women leaders.
When not enjoying her professional adventures, Gabriela is a foodie who loves traveling, running, hiking, snorkeling, and spending time with her friends, family, and rescue dog, Harley.
Gabriela Norton can be reached at:
https://www.pprhr.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielanorton
https://www.facebook.com/pprhr
https://www.instagram.com/ppr_hr
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Evaluate the challenges HR faces in balancing company interests with employee advocacy.
2. Implement strategies to reconcile the interests of employees and employers.
3. Find ways to help leaders execute their strategy while making the business case for compliance and a healthy workplace.
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In episode 145, Coffey talks with Karen Cunningham about recent HR news around whether layoffs are âa failure of leadershipâ and âfearâ of returning to the office.
They discuss recent layoffs; employee loyalty, engagement, and management; balancing regular and temporary employees; the pros and cons of remote work; how leaders can be more intentional in a remote environment; and âoveremployment.â
Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP145 and include the following topics:
- The Crunchbase Tech Layoffs Tracker
- Tesla laying off more than 10% of staff globally as sales fall
- Deeming Mass Layoffs a âFailure of Leadership,â One Company Fine-Tunes a Strategy to Avoid Them
- 43% of people would rather get a divorce than return to the office
- Fears and Remote Work: Livecareer Report
- Overemployed Subreddit
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If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Karen Cunningham is Principal Consultant and President of Intrust HR. Karen is a senior human resources leader with a work history that illustrates strong strategic management skills, extensive experience and knowledge in human resources, and a career focused on creating value for organizations through the effective development and delivery of HR programs and practices tailored to fit the clientâs unique needs. Karen has supported organizations of all sizes and in numerous industries. She is certified as a senior-level HR professional with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).
In addition to Karenâs 25+ years navigating the ever-changing world of human resources, she is actively involved in her community through civic, nonprofit, educational and professional boards and committees. She is also a member of two service organizations.
Karen Cunningham can be reached at:
https://www.intrusthr.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencunningham1
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Consider workforce planning techniques to avoid reductions in force.
2. Evaluate remote work in light of the last four yearsâ experience.
3. Develop strategies for leaders to increase engagement in a remote work environment.
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In episode 144, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about employers' responsibilities and employees' rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Note: As predicted in the podcast (recorded on April 1st), the EEOC issued the final regulations implementing the PWFA on April 15th for official publication on April 19th. The final regulations can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-07527/implementation-of-the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act. (The final rule starts on page 272 of the PDF.) So far, weâve noted no significant changes contradicting anything discussed during the podcast.
Coffey and Vianei discuss the gaps in existing law that necessitated the PWFA; the difference between accommodations provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the PWFA, including obligations employers may have to suspend essential functions of a job under the PWFA; actions employers need to take to ensure PWFA compliance; the federal court injunction against the enforcement of the PWFA against the State of Texas; the PWFAâs definition of âundue hardshipâ; how managers can navigate employeesâ undisclosed pregnancies; how long pregnancy-related accommodations may be required; how long pregnancy-related accommodations may be required; the importance of HRâs inclusion in pregnancy-related accommodation documentation; when to involve a healthcare provider in reviewing documentation; and various kinds of PWFA accommodations employers may need to consider; and other challenges employers may face in implementing the PWFA.
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If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Vianei Braun is a shareholder in Decker Jones, P.C. and heads their labor and employment law group. She has represented employers for more than 30 years and is a frequent author and speaker on employment law issues.
Vianei is also a member of the Board of Directors of First Financial Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIN) and serves on their compensation and risk committees.
Vianei appears on various law-related lists, including Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. She has also been honored as a member of the âFort Worth 400â by Fort Worth Inc. and as a âGreat Woman of Texasâ by the Fort Worth Business Press.
At the time of her graduation at age 19, Vianei was the youngest ever female graduate of Princeton University. She received her law degree from the University of Texas School of Law and is a proud Longhorn.
Vianei lives in Fort Worth with a pack of rescue Chihuahuas and with her husband Jason, an attorney in the enforcement division of the SEC.
Vianei Braun can be reached at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vianeibraunattorney
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the key provisions of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
2. Differentiate between accommodations under the ADA and those required by the PWFA.
3. Evaluate strategies for employers to ensure compliance with the PWFA.
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In episode 143, Coffey talks with Neil Katz about how companies utilize fractional leadership.
They discuss the distinction between a consultant and a fractional leader; the two types of fractional leaders and their level of control within a business; the typical profile of a fractional leader; how to assess the need for a fractional leader; the cost analysis of employing permanent staff compared to a fractional leader; and the extent of involvement of a fractional leader with a company.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by ImperativeâBulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Neil Katz has over 25 years of unparalleled expertise in leading, advising, and consulting C-Suite executives, deftly navigating the intricate terrain of human capital challenges while seamlessly aligning people and business strategies. With a distinguished career spanning diverse industries including retail, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and startups, Neil has consistently empowered companies to realize their strategic objectives while optimizing both employee and organizational potential.
Currently, Neil spearheads fractional HR consulting and advisory services catering to small to medium-sized enterprises across the United States. Alongside his seasoned team of 15+ consultants, Neil comprehensively understands the nuanced needs of these enterprises, illuminating the transformative value that strategic Human Resources initiatives can bring to the table, yielding tangible, positive outcomes for both people and businesses alike.
For the past 15 years, Neil has additionally carved a niche as an esteemed executive coach, providing invaluable guidance to CEOs, Board of Directors, and executive professionals. He derives immense fulfillment from collaborating with individuals and groups, propelling them towards the attainment of their business and career aspirations, and fostering ongoing professional growth and development.
Neil's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Texas Lutheran University and an MBA from Amberton University. He has honed his coaching acumen through the prestigious Executive Coaching program at the University of Texas at Dallas and holds an esteemed SRHM certification. A sought-after thought leader, Neil has graced numerous speaking panels, sharing his insights on pivotal topics such as networking, interview navigation, and employee engagement.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Neil is deeply committed to philanthropy, serving on the Board of Directors for Hope International, an esteemed adoption agency based in Dallas. He has also lent his expertise to organizations such as Gift of Adoption and Halo Senior Care, embodying his ethos of giving back to the community.
Neil Katz can be reached at:
https://exceptionalhrsolutions.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/exceptional-hr-solutions
https://twitter.com/exceptional_hrs
https://www.facebook.com/exceptionalhrS
https://www.instagram.com/exceptional_hr_solutions_/
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the difference between consultants and fractional leaders.
2. Assess the suitability and cost-effectiveness of fractional leadership for business needs.
3. Analyze the benefits and considerations of employing fractional leaders.
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In episode 142, Coffey talks with Crystal Lay about employer brand and culture.
They discuss the definition of an "employer brand" and why companies need to pay attention to theirs; whether marketing or HR owns employer branding; understanding the process of building an EVP (Employee Value Proposition); how branding impacts recruiting and retention; the importance of building a community; and how to align company values and reputation.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Give & Get Employer Branding: Repel the Many and Compel the Few with Impact, Purpose, and Belonging by Bryan Adams and Charlotte Marshall
- Episode 135: Hiring Neurodiverse Talent with David AspinallGood Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâpremium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Crystal Lay is the Chief Executive and Chief People Officer of GBS Worldwide, an end-to-end Talent Attraction Firm specializing in employer branding, recruitment marketing, media management, and organizational talent transformation. With over 20 years of experience in marketing strategy, behavioral psychology, brand experience management and award-winning digital marketing, Crystal, along with her team, work with late stage startups to multi-national, Fortune 10 organizations to improve talent attraction and better the world of work.
When the pandemic hit, Crystal saw a deepened need to help employers better understand the psychological shift happening with workers and so returned to school to first pursue a Masters in Leadership and Organizational Innovation through the University of Wales, specializing her research in EVP, Employer Brand and the employment gap for the Neurodiverse Workforce, and now her MSc in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. In 2023, she wrapped the largest known study of its kind into neurodiversity at work. Specifically, she explored the gap in EVP development, specifically as it applies to those with disabilities and the neurodiverse.
When she's not working (and often even when she is), you're likely to find Crystal either traveling or with her family. She's also fond of patio gardening, an occasional glass of red wine, and is a complete bibliophile.
Crystal Lay can be reached at:
Http://meetgbs.com
Http://LinkedIn.com/in/theonecrystal
Http://Facebook.com/theonecrystal
Http://Instagram.com/theonecrystal
https://www.instagram.com/gbsworldwideAbout Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the concept of employer brand.
2. Evaluate the importance of the employer brand in attracting and retaining talent.
3. Assess strategies to align company values with employer brand.
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In episode 141, Coffey talks with Catherine Clifton about recent news about sexual harassment, discrimination, and whatâs next for DEI programs.
They discuss employer lessons to be learned from California's Sunshine Raisin $2 million sexual harassment lawsuit; Florida's Stop Woke Act; two âreverse discriminationâ cases; and the shift away from âdiversityâ to âinclusion.â
Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP141 and include the following topics:
- Sunshine Raisin / National Raisin to Pay $2 Million in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
- Stop Woke Act Stopped by the Eleventh Circuit Court of AppealsâŠFor Now
- DEI Under Scrutiny, Part VIII: Eleventh Circuit Strikes Down Florida Ban On Workplace DEI Training Under First Amendment
- 4th Circuit backs $3.4 mln award in white ex-hospital exec's bias case
- DEI Task Force Update (March 13, 2024)
- Does DEI training create a hostile work environment?
- The shifting language around DE&I isnât just about politics
- Episode 118: Evidence Based Inclusion with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey
- C+: Employers given 'less favourable' score on LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by ImperativeâBulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for three-quarters of a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Catherine has more than 20 years of experience specializing in employment law in Texas. She worked with multiple local governmental entities as an employment law attorney and also served as a legal advisor for public safety.
She spent several years as an administrative services director, where she was responsible for Human Resources, Risk Management, and Payroll. She has advised clients on recruitment, selection, discipline, wage and hour, policies, and grievance matters, including federal and state laws related to labor and employment.
Catherine also has experience with general municipal law, utility matters, public information, open meetings, and general governance matters.
Catherine is a graduate of Southwestern University, obtained her JD from Texas Tech University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She joined Ross | Gannaway | Clifton, PLLC in 2022.
Catherine Clifton can be reached at:
www.RossGannaway.law
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rossgannawayclifton/
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of discrimination and sexual harassment policies.
2. Analyze the complexities of âreverseâ discrimination and its implications.
3. Explore strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.
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In episode 140, Coffey talks with Marci Sogan about the state of skilled trades and manufacturing workforce.
They discuss how modern manufacturing jobs are different from those in years past; challenges in the labor market; the impact of remote work and flexibility on talent acquisition within the manufacturing workforce; education, certifications, and career paths; and (admin/clerical) support roles in manufacturing.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâpremium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
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About our Guest:
Marci will develop and execute HR strategies that strengthen organizational effectiveness, align with business objectives, and enhance employee performance and engagement.
Marci has extensive expertise across multiple HR disciplines, including succession planning, talent management and engagement, employee benefits, employee relations, and HR program management.
She can be your secret weapon as a strategic thinker, team-player, and problem-solver, with sound judgment and strong communication skills.
Marci is passionate about building strong partnerships and initiatives that add value to an organization. Her mission is to create a positive and productive work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth.
20+ yearsâ experience across a variety of industries, including Oil& Gas, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production and Skilled Trades.
Marci Sogan can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcisogan
https://www.anchorfabrication.com
https://anchorpartners.com
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Assess modern manufacturing labor market challenges.
2. Evaluate the impact of remote work and flexibility benefits on skilled trades talent acquisition.
3. Explore education, certifications, and career path alternatives in the manufacturing sector.
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In episode 139, Coffey talks with Shelley Goodrum about coaching as a leadership skill.
They discuss the definition of being a coach; the difference between managing and coaching; the significance of coaching in creating employee autonomy; the fundamental skills that leaders need to establish a coaching culture; and how to provide feedback while maintaining a balance between accountability and empowerment.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by ImperativeâBulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Driven by a desire to empower individuals beyond the corporate realm, Shelley embarked on a new path, becoming an executive and life coach. By leveraging her expertise in human resources leadership and employee development, she serves as a guide to others toward personal and professional fulfillment.
Shelley Goodrum can be reached at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-goodrum-733070a/
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the distinction between managing and coaching approaches in leadership.
2. Identify the skills required to build a coaching culture within an organization.
3. Learn how to provide feedback that promotes accountability and empowerment.
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In episode 138, Coffey talks with Jim Zadeh about legal issues related to the use of AI in business.
They discuss the legal issues companies face when using AI, including privacy and confidentiality, international and local regulations, liability for errors made by AI tools, the use of othersâ intellectual property, ownership of AI-generated content, and the near-term positive and negative impacts of AI on business and society.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by ImperativeâBulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Jamshyd (Jim) M. Zadeh, Esq. is president and owner of the Law Office of Jim Zadeh, P.C. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Zadeh has 32 years of litigation experience.
Zadeh's law office is in the beautifully renovated historic Cobb-Burney home located at 1555 Rio Grande Ave., Fort Worth, TX. 76102
Zadehâs law experience includes representing:
Numerous individuals and companies in personal injury cases
Companies and individuals in business disputes
Employees and employers in employment related disputes
He also serves as local counsel in Tarrant County and throughout Texas and prepares appellate briefs as needed.
Jim Zadeh can be reached at: www.zadehfirm.com
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Evaluate legal considerations for businesses implementing AI.
2. Analyze global legal frameworks to ensure compliance when integrating AI technologies.
3. Assess ownership and liability issues regarding AI-generated content.
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In episode 137, Coffey talks with Sarah Glaser about office romances, working while sick, and employee surveillance.
They discuss the post-Covid increase in office romances and appropriate policies to protect the company and workforce; the reasons behind conflicting attitudes about working when ill; and a backlash against employee surveillance.
Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP137 and include the following topics:
- Are your employees aware of your workplace romance policies?
- Sick Shaming Rampant in the Workplace Amid COVID-19, Flu Surge
- Flu Season Has an Annoying Side Effect: âSick Shamingâ at Work
- French regulator fines Amazon $35M over its surveillance system of warehouse workers
- Employee surveillance is on the rise â and that could backfire on employers
- Surveilling Employees Erodes Trust â and Puts Managers in a Bind
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâbulletproof background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Sarah Glaser is an employment attorney with Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. in Austin.
Sarah helps employers navigate compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. She works directly with her clients in hiring, leave programs, performance counseling, workplace safety, and the many issues that arise as a result of the termination of an employment relationship.
Sarah advises her clients with the goal of providing efficient, cost-effective representation rooted in an understanding of the business.
Although avoiding litigation is always a goal, Sarah also represents clients in front of federal and state courts and administrative agencies, such as the EEOC.
Sarah was named a Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Employment Litigation: Defense for the years 2019 through 2021 and was named a Top Austin Attorney by Austin Monthly Magazine in Labor and Employment in 2020 and 2021.
Sarah Glaser can be reached at (512) 322-5881 or [email protected]
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze the implications of workplace relationships and the policies around them.
2. Assess the impact of sick leave policies on employee well-being and organizational culture.
3. Understand the ethical considerations and potential consequences of employee surveillance in the workplace.
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In episode 136, Coffey talks with Michael Sherrod about the impact of artificial intelligence on business strategy and management.
They discuss how old news mediaâs failure to adapt their business model to the digital age may be a predictor of how businesses succeed or fail with the advent of artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies; how organizational structures are changing to more quickly adapt to digital transformations; younger workersâ expectations that businesses incorporate new technologies; why business leaders should begin integrating artificial intelligence into their business strategies; using technology to replace workers; and companiesâ ethical responsibilities to workers whose jobs are disrupted by new technologies.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâbulletproof background checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
This episode is pre-approved for .5 hour HR (Business) recertification credit for HRCI-certified professionals and .5 professional development credit for SHRM-certified professionals. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Michael Sherrod is currently the William M. Dickey Entrepreneur in Residence at TCUâs Neeley School of Business.
He began his career by starting a magazine publishing company right out of grad school. Over a few years he added 7 additional media properties to the original magazine.
He transitioned from the print world into the online world in 1985 when he helped manage Star-Text, a video-text news service at the Star-Telegram, owned at the time by CapCities/ABC.
In his career Michael has founded or co-founded 19 companies, including Black Dove Media, DigitalCity.com, AOL Local, Examiner.com and the AddLibra Corporation. Additionally, he has served in senior management roles and started new companies inside CapCities/ABC, AMR Information Services, AOL, Ancestry.com, and The Anschutz Companies.
In 2010, he served as the first Publisher of The Texas Tribune (https://www.texastribune.org), a non-profit, non-partisan media site covering Texas government, politics, and public policy and was a founding board member.
Michael is the immediate past Chair of the Board of the Urban Library Council, Past Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Kinsey Institute, the worldâs leading research institute for sex, gender and reproduction, and a former board member of the Craigslist Foundation. He also serves as board member, advisor and investor to a number of online organizations in Texas and around the world. Michael is an author and frequent speaker on online, cultural, business issues and how they will impact the near and mid-term future.
Michael holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied in the interdisciplinary Great Books Program, an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Missouri at Columbia and an EMBA from The Neeley School of Business at TCU.
Michael Sherrod can be reached at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sherrod-1688611/
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
Apply lessons learned from previous disruptive technologiesâ impact on businesses.Consider more agile organizational structures to more quickly adapt to and leverage new technologies.Predict and prepare for workforce disruptions caused by new technologies. -
In episode 135, Coffey talks with David Aspinall about embracing neurodiversity in the workplace.
They discuss how auticon is a demonstration that neurodiverse individuals bring unique value propositions to employers; underemployment in the neurodivergent workforce; how employers can prepare their team to engage with neurodiverse peers; the benefits of having a diverse organization in terms of work culture; the challenges neurodiverse applicants might face during the recruiting process; and whether employers should have different expectations around communication, conduct, and performance when hiring neurodivergent talent.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâpremium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
David has served as CEO of auticon US since 2020. He is responsible for overseeing the further market development of auticon in the U.S. to create more job opportunities for autistic professionals in the technology space. Prior to joining auticon, David was an executive in a Fortune 10 brand at AT&T, where he spent nearly 12 years, including time leading the telecommunication giantâs Canadian operations. He also served as Regional President, South for Sprint in Texas. More recently, David worked as an operating executive with various private equity firms specializing in scaling businesses and revenue growth.
David holds an MBA from Texas Christian University M.J. Neeley School of Business and a BA with Honors from The University of Sheffield. He is the 2022-23 Member Engagement Officer for YPO (Young Presidentsâ Organization), a global organization of 30,000 members across 142 countries.
David Aspinall can be reached at:
https://www.auticon.us
https://www.linkedin.com/in/diaspinall
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize the value of neurodiverse individuals as talent resources.
2. Identify strategies to foster inclusion and support neurodiverse employees.
3. Explore the benefits and challenges of integrating neurodiverse talent into organizations.
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In episode 134, Coffey talks with Suzanne Brown about the importance of embracing a balance-friendly workplace.
They discuss the meaning of work-life balance; the distinction between balance and integration; the impact of individualsâ priorities in defining work-life balance; the impact of the pandemic on employeesâ expectations; employersâ role in creating a balance-friendly environment; evaluating the financial benefit of balance-friendly strategies; the impact of remote work; and how employers can develop policies to enhance work-life balance.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâpremium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Suzanne Brown is a fractional CMO and work-life balance speaker, consultant, and award-winning author of the Mompowerment books. She empowers companies and working moms and dads to think differently about balance and take action. She uses her own experience and extensive research as well as tips, insights, and advice from interviews with more than 110 professional working moms.
Suzanne is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and her insights appear in major publications such as Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Real Simple, Parents magazine, and Forbes.
Sheâs been interviewed on more than 45 podcasts, and sheâs done a TED talk on creating more professional part-time roles for working mothers. She's got an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. Suzanne, her husband, and their two active young boys live in Austin, TX.
Suzanne Brown can be reached at:
https://www.mompowerment.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/oksuzi
https://www.facebook.com/Mompowerment
https://www.instagram.com/Mompowerment
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define work-life balance.
2. Evaluate the financial benefits and challenges of implementing a balance-friendly workplace.
3. Explore strategies for implementing policies to enhance work-life balance.
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In episode 133, Coffey talks with Peter Cappelli about the consequences of employees experiencing too much psychological safety.
They discuss the difference between the popular and the academic definitions of psychological safety; how psychological safety is measured; the correlation between psychological safety and job performance; why an above-average sense of psychological safety might damage performance; and the importance of accountability and compliance when building a psychologically-safe workplace.
Link to the Harvard Business Review article: Can Workplaces Have Too Much Psychological Safety?
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâpremium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Peter Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at The Wharton School and Director of Whartonâs Center for Human Resources. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, MA, served as Senior Advisor to the Kingdom of Bahrain for Employment Policy from 2003-2005, was a Distinguished Scholar of the Ministry of Manpower for Singapore, and was Co-Director of the U.S. Department of Educationâs National Center on the Educational Quality of the Workforce from 1990-1998.
He was recently named by HR Magazine as one of the top 5 most influential management thinkers, by NPR as one of the 50 influencers in the field of aging, and was elected a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources.
He received the PRO award from the International Association of Corporate and Professional Recruiters for contributions to human resources, the Michael Losey Award fro Research Contributions from the Society for Human Resource Management, and an honorary Doctorate degree from the University of Liege in Belgium.
He is a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal and writes a monthly column for HR Executive magazine. His work on performance management, agile systems, and hiring practices, and other workplace topics appears in the Harvard Business Review. His most recent book is Our Least Important Asset: How a Relentless Focus on Finance and Accounting is Bad for Employees and Business.
Peter Cappelli can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-cappelli-14936a3/.
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Differentiate popular and academic definitions of psychological safety.
2. Learn methods for measuring psychological safety.
3. Evaluate the correlation between psychological safety levels and job performance.
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In episode 132, Coffey talks with Patrick Richter about HR news from January, including the Department of Laborâs new contractor rule and discrimination settlements.
They discuss the Department of Laborâs final regulation concerning classification of independent contractors, which takes effect on March 11th and whether it will really impact employers; Perdue Foodsâ settlement of a lawsuit regarding accommodations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Americans with Disabilities Act; Walmart's settlement for denying a promotion to a mother; whether and when employers can consider someone's parental status; and how companies can avoid the costly consequences of non-compliance.
Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP132 and include the following topics:
- New independent contractor rule signals a busy year for compliance
- Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
- How Brokers Can Preserve Independent Contractor Status
- Freelancers Challenge New Independent Contractor Rule in Court
- Perdue settles claim HR department put pregnant employee on involuntary leave
- Complaint here
- Walmart settles sex discrimination lawsuit, agrees to $60,000 payout and policy changes
- Walmart to pay $60K over claim it did not promote woman with young children
- Noncompliant workers are a $1.6M liability, study shows
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâpremium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Patrick is an experienced mediator, litigator, and employment attorney with expertise ranging from first chair trial lawyer to advisor on mergers and acquisitions to counselor on the full spectrum of day-to-day HR issues.
As an employment lawyer, he has significant experience representing employers and employees with wage & hour issues, class and collective actions, and intellectual property and trade secret issues, including non-disclosure agreements and covenants not to competeâboth in the drafting and preparation of the underlying agreements as well as litigation and appeals. HE also has considerable experience with matters before the National Labor Relations Board and in assisting employers with union avoidance.
Apart from employment-related matters, He is a certified mediator, and has significant experience with non-patent intellectual property litigation, commercial litigation, and corporate transactions -including mergers and acquisitions and venture capital investments.
No matter the issue -- from sensitive employee termination issues, to high-level harassment investigations, to protection of trade secrets -- he partners with his clients to help them achieve their business objectives while minimizing legal risks and obstacles.
Patrick Richter can be reached at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-richter-986b19/
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze the implications of the DOLâs final regulations on independent contractors.
2. Respond appropriately to requests for accommodation under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
3. Ensure compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act when making hiring decisions related to parents.
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In episode 131, Coffey talks with Dr. Stevie Dawn about the impact of emotional intelligence on organizations.
They discuss the definition of emotional intelligence; the difference between EI and EQ; how to measure emotional quotient and whether it is reliable; the correlation of EI and empathy; how to identify lack of EI in the workplace; approaching emotional intelligence as a learned ability; how to improve the EI in the workplace; how EI affects organizations and leadership; and codes of conduct in the workplace.
Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperativeâpremium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.
If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for three-quarters of a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.
About our Guest:
Stevie Dawn Carter, PhD, is a passionate advocate for emotional intelligence, seamlessly blending academic expertise with her dynamic speaking and training efforts. With a Masterâs in Sociology and a Doctorate in Leadership, Stevie's journey into the world of emotional intelligence was driven by a deep rooted commitment to understanding the intricacies of human dynamics and group interactions. Her academic pursuits laid the foundation for a career dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations.
Throughout her career, Stevie has left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, offering engaging and insightful presentations that draw from her years of academic study as well as varied work experience.
Stevie's dynamic approach to speaking and training has made her a sought-after authority in the field, engaging audiences with her relatable stories and humor. In an ever-changing world, Stevie Dawn Carter's work continues to inspire and transform, guiding individuals and organizations toward greater emotional intelligence and success.
Stevie Dawn can be reached at:
https://www.empathix.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsteviedawncarter
https://www.facebook.com/empathix.us
https://www.instagram.com/empathix.usAbout Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define emotional intelligence (EI) and differentiate it from emotional quotient (EQ)
2. Discover methods for measuring and improving emotional intelligence
3. Examine the impact of emotional intelligence on organizational culture, leadership, and workplace dynamics.
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In episode 130, Coffey talks with Shani Dellimore Barrax about the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs and who should be accountable for those programs.
They discuss the definition of DEIB; understanding that each personâs various experiences âintersectâ to create a unique individuals; âdiversityâ as a means rather than an end; equity through the four P's: policies, programs, practices and people; the difference between intersectionality vs. intersected identities; government and corporate trends away from Chief Diversity Officers; and the ADKAR model (awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement ) for change management.
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About our Guest:
Shani Dellimore Barrax (she/her/hers, formally Barrax Moore) is a strategic diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner with more than 25 years of practical experience in organizational culture change and change leadership, training and development, strategic planning and execution, and coalition and capacity building. She serves as the Principal of Aurora Change Agency, a consulting firm partnering with
organizations to create intentionally inclusive and humane cultures of belonging characterized by
psychological safety, self-inquiry, and the freedom to innovate.
A trained mediator, Cornell Certified Diversity Practitioner/Advanced Practitioner, Intercultural Development Inventory Qualified Administrator, and Prosci© Certified Change Management Practitioner, Shani has led and liaised with cross-functional teams across sectors - such as education, on-profit and professional associations, corporate entities and the arts - to increase individual and organizational capacities through change agency facilitation.
Her skills include integration of cultural humility and self-reflection into learning and development strategy through innovative curriculum design and delivery, data storytelling for strategic road mapping, application of academic theory to practice, and inclusive leadership development.
Shani spent several years in higher education, most recently as an Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of North Texas (UNT) where she led a learning and development team, planned and delivered the UNT Equity and Diversity Conference, managed employee resource groups and diversity and inclusion councils, and developed strategic partnerships for the university. At both UNT and Tarrant County College District, a community college where she served as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, she led an institution-wide campus inclusion climate survey and strategic planning process leading to institutional diversity and inclusion infrastructure. She served in a similar capacity for Vizient, a for profit health care performance improvement company where she led an emerging diversity and inclusion team and partnered with key stakeholders such as human resources to enhance policies and practices.
Her thought leadership includes piloting INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazineâs Women of Color Need Courageous Allies In the Academy Series, and partners with Viewfinder Campus-wide Climate Surveys for higher education data collection and analysis services. Her Coursera titled Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Essentials has become an international resource for DEIB capacity-building. A sought-after keynote speaker, facilitator, and presenter at numerous conferences events, and organizations, her thought leadership contributions include the NAIS publication Diversity Work in Independent Schools: The Practice and the Practitioner and textbooks such as Quantum Realities: Educational Truth-telling in an Era of Alternative Facts and Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Student Affairs Practice: A Professional Competency-Based Approach.
A former city council candidate who lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Shani serves on the boards of Child Care Group, North Texas Diversity Council, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated.
Hailing from Raleigh, North Carolina and proud of her Caribbean heritage, she is an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a dance and UT Austin Mom, and cuddler to three cats.
Shani Dellimore Barrax can be reached at:
https://www.aurorachangeagency.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shani-dellimore-barrax-aurorachangeagency
About Mike Coffey:
Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.
In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.
Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.
Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year.
Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Businessâ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.
Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneursâ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.
Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).
Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the evolving concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
2. Explore the four dimensions of equity and their role in fostering inclusive workplace cultures.
3. Evaluate the strategic placement and integration of DEIB efforts within the organizational structure.
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