While We Were Working: Human Resources Advice and Workplace Tech Insights for The HR Practitioner Community

NYC’s AI Bias Law Isn’t Working + Demystifying Employee Ratings

Summary In this episode, Joey Price and Sommer Ketron discuss New York City’s AI bias law and the challenges it faces in terms of enforcement and compliance. They also ev

Navigating Religious Inclusion in the Workplace + How to Handle Employee Grievances with Company

Summary In this episode, Joey and Sommer discuss two topics that are often considered taboo in business: religious inclusion at work and addressing negative employee sen

Do dress codes still matter? + Work from home vs Work from Anywhere

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What Role Does HR Play When Disaster Strikes A Business? + Can A Restaurant Remove A Tip Pool?

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Employees are Quitting over Return to Office Mandates + How Can We Make Employees Return To Office?

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Should Employers Help Repay Employee Student Loans? + New Hire Orientation and Onboarding Tips

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What Every Company Needs To Know About The New 2023 Form I-9 + Managing Labor Costs In A Downturn

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Next-Level Recruitment Best Practices and the Benefits of Partnering with a Recruitment Agency

Recruiting top talent has always been a critical challenge for organizations across industries. Hiring the right individuals who possess the necessary skills, experience,

A Closer Look at a High-Stakes Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently fined R&L Carriers, a nationwide trucking company headquartered in Wilmington, Ohio, $1.25 million to settle a

The Rise of AI in HR: What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead of the Game

As technology continues to advance, it's becoming more and more evident that the future of HR lies in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). AI has already mad

Top HR Trends Small Businesses Should Look Out For In 2023

As the role of HR evolves, HR teams must acquire new skills and an agile approach to work to meet the expectations companies and employees are placing on them. From infl

Should Small Businesses Bring Employees Back To The Office?

Apple workers recently launched a petition against the company's reported return to office plan. If one of the most influential companies worldwide is getting pushback fr

4 Ways Small Businesses Can Better Support Working Parents

Balancing work and child care is a challenge countless employees face every day. Large organizations are taking action to combat burnout in working parents, some even bui

The Ultimate Recession Survival Guide For Small Businesses

While most of the jobs lost during the pandemic have been recovered, there's a growing concern for an impending economic recession among economists and organizations. Alt

3 Reasons Why Gen Z Workers Struggle with Burnout The Most

By 2023 Gen Z is expected to make up around 30% of the workforce. However, not unlike the Millennial Generation, Gen Z workers are already reporting high levels of burnou

The Great Resignation 2022: Could It Be Beneficial For Small Businesses?

Many of the most common questions HR consultants get have to do with when to hire an HR advisor. Do you need to have a certain number of employees before starting an HR d

Are You Clasifying Your Workers Correctly? (Part 1)

On this episode: Joey and Sommer talk about how the HR field has seen a significant increase in technology spending. They also take time to discuss the specifics on how

Should You Join The Great Resignation Or Not?

On this episode: - High, Low, Buffalo (30 sceonds) - WWWW: Is The Cover Letter Dead? What Is The Purpose Of A Cover Letter? (14:55) - Consultant's corner: Should I Joi

My Employee Moved Out of State... Do I Adjust Their Pay?

On this episode: - High, Low, Buffalo - While We Were Working: Employers Use Benefits and Perks to Counter Great Resignation - Consultant’s Corner: “If an employee mov

My Boss Makes Me Uncomfortable... What Should I Do?

On this episode: - High, Low, Buffalo - Should Cameras Be A Requirement on Zoom Calls? - My Boss Makes Me Uncomfortable... What Should I Do? Hosts: Joey Price and Som