Best Employco USAs Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating “Watch Me Get Fired” Videos 19:35

21d ago19:35

19:35

Join Rob, Scott, and Jason in this month’s HR podcast as they discuss "Watch Me Get Fired" videos, a growing concern for employers nationwide. They explore what they are, best practices to follow, some of the legal implications, helpful termination techniques, manager training, the importance of using professionalism and respect, and more.Tune in t…

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Responding to an EEOC Charge of Discrimination 21:19

2M ago21:19

21:19

Join Rob, Scott, and Jason in this month’s HR podcast as they discuss what happens when a business receives an EEOC charge of discrimination. They go over some best practices and employer guidance, from the moment the complaint arrives in the mail to your options when responding. It’s crucial to act timely!They also provide some insights on interna…

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DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule 18:00

3M ago18:00

18:00

Join Rob, Scott, and Jason in this month’s HR podcast as they delve into the latest developments in employment regulations. In this episode, they unpack the Department of Labor's new independent contractor rule, set to take effect on March 11th. They provide insights into its background, the changes forthcoming, tips for employers, and crucial prep…

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Bored at Work and Trends to Monitor in 2024 19:36

4M ago19:36

19:36

Join Rob, Scott, and Jason in this month’s HR podcast as they discuss workplace boredom and the key trends shaping HR practices in 2024. They take a look at a recent SHRM survey that revealed nearly 70% of employees feel disengaged or bored at work. They dissect potential causes, from communication breakdowns to the challenges of remote work, highl…

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New Form I-9 and Changes Coming in 2024 13:10

5M ago13:10

13:10

Join Rob, Scott, and Jason in this month's HR podcast as they delve into the details of the new Form I-9, a critical component of the hiring process. They also highlight HR and employment changes set to roll out in 2024.The new Form I-9 is now mandatory for all new hires. The team discusses some of the improvements, remote verification updates, int…

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Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act 16:24

6M ago16:24

16:24

Welcome to this month's HR podcast with Rob, Scott, and Jason, where we dive into changes brought by the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, scheduled to take effect on January 1st, 2024. In this episode, we break down some of the key components of the law, which mandates up to 40 hours of paid leave for every employee, regardless of the reaso…

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WFH Survey Insights & Open Enrollment Tips 18:06

7M ago18:06

18:06

Welcome to this month's HR podcast with Rob, Scott, and Jason. In this episode, we review the findings from our Work from Home survey, where we surveyed 3,000 business owners from a variety of states. We discuss the shifting landscape of office space, examine the future of remote work practices, and look at the impact on productivity and profitabil…

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Navigating Performance Management 14:01

8M ago14:01

14:01

Welcome to this month's HR podcast with Rob, Scott, and Jason. As we approach the end of the year and Q4, we're diving into a hot topic that's on every HR professional’s mind: Performance Management. In this episode, we explore the crucial aspects of the performance management process, why frequent conversations are important (not just once a year)…

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Golf and HR w/Amy Alcott 22:34

9M ago22:34

22:34

On this month’s HR podcast, Rob, Scott, and Jason are joined by world champion golfer Amy Alcott, Employco's Golf Ambassador, and business development expert John Carr. They discuss a few HR insights while Amy shares some great golf stories with the team, including how Amy got her start, her first professional tournament, her iconic jump at Mission…

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Tips for Making Performance Reviews as Painless as Possible 13:22

10M ago13:22

13:22

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason tackle the challenge of making performance reviews less painful and more productive. Discover valuable tips, such as training supervisors on effective review techniques, fostering open communication throughout the year, and accentuating the positives rather than solely focusing on the negatives. Lear…

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EEOC Charges Rising, Employee Burnout, and AI 16:21

11M ago16:21

16:21

Join Rob, Scott, and Jason on this month’s HR podcast as they discuss rising EEOC charges, employee burnout, and the impact of AI. They review the 20% surge in EEOC charges, key claims, pending cases, hearings, settlements, and practical tips for employers. They also delve into the causes of employee burnout, including heavy workloads and lack of s…

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Stay Interviews 16:34

1y ago16:34

16:34

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason take a look at stay interviews in the workplace. They discuss what they entail, the cost of recruiting and onboarding, the importance of retention and culture, showing employees you care, actively listening, not treating this like a performance review, fixing issues, impacting change, and more!Contac…

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Payroll Trends and Complications w/Gerri LeCompte 15:20

1y ago15:20

15:20

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason are joined by special guest Gerri LeCompte, our Vice President of Payroll Services, who has been with Employco for over 20 years. They discuss current payroll trends, from remote workers and multi-state compliance issues to reciprocal agreements, employer liabilities, constantly changing tax laws, W-…

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ChatGPT In The Workplace 15:54

1y ago15:54

15:54

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason take a look at ChatGPT. They discuss some background details, the pros and cons, how it relates to HR and businesses, how accurate the data is, some of the drawbacks, use case scenarios for HR professionals, the importance of review, if it takes state laws like pay transparency into account, workplac…

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Leadership w/Special Guest J.J. Cummings 24:33

1y ago24:33

24:33

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason are joined by retired Navy Captain J.J. Cummings (Leadership Consultant). J.J. shares a number of leadership insights from his experience as a Naval advisor for the film Top Gun: Maverick to being the Commanding Officer of the USS Gerald R. Ford - the largest ship in the Navy fleet.They touch on how …

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Reviewing 2022’s Top HR Issues and Looking Ahead in 2023 17:41

1+ y ago17:41

17:41

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover some of the top HR issues from 2022 and look ahead in 2023. They discuss the vaccine mandate, supreme court rulings, no proposed overtime rule, large company layoffs, quiet quitting, Dobbs (Roe v. Wade) ruling effects, and hiring problems. They also look ahead for 2023 and predict more layoffs,…

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Leadership Development and 2023 Outlook w/Scott Robinson 17:30

1+ y ago17:30

17:30

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason are joined by special guest Scott Robinson (Managing Director of Robinson Resource Group and Founder of SearchWorks, LLC) to discuss leadership development and their outlook for 2023. They touch on executive coaching, developing high-performance leaders, finding the “blind spots,” focusing on company…

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End of Year HR Topics 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

16:34

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover a variety of year-end HR topics. They discuss health insurance, renewal rates, open enrollment, cost containment, employee reviews, the importance of periodic conversations, supervisor training, bonuses and raises, regional compensation, the competitive labor market, upcoming events, and more!…

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Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors 16:58

1+ y ago16:58

16:58

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover independent contractors vs employees and what to look out for on the employer side. They discuss what the key differences are, tax liabilities, penalties, taking each situation on a case-by-case basis, unemployment, health insurance and benefits, attracting and retaining talent, unions, and mor…

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Trade Shows – Where We’re at Now and a Look into the Future 17:33

1+ y ago17:33

17:33

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason are joined by special guest Rob West (Vice President of Operations for Sho-Link) to discuss trade shows – where we’re at now and a look into the future. They touch on the big recovery, more attendees returning, shows filling up faster, the demand for good labor, going full throttle, and the challenge…

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The HR Side Of Inflation 15:54

1+ y ago15:54

15:54

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason (via phone) cover the HR side of inflation. They discuss current stats, today’s cost of doing business, high turnover, midyear pay increases, having to increase the cost of products being sold, moonlighting, updating your handbook for second jobs, how Employco can help with policy updates and trainin…

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The HR Side of Preparing for a Recession 13:41

2y ago13:41

13:41

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover the HR side of preparing for a recession, “we’d rather be out in front of it than be behind it.” They discuss recent stats and figures, triggering effects, wages not keeping up with inflation, the decline in consumer spending, tips on planning ahead, reducing costs, outsourcing your HR and bene…

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LGBTQ Workplace Best Practices 10:50

2y ago10:50

10:50

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover LGBTQ workplace issues. They discuss historical events, workplace discrimination, diversity and inclusion training, company policies and handbooks, anonymous employee surveys, and more. They also touch on some of our next podcast talking points - from inflation and job market changes to the HR …

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The HR Side of Scaling Your Business 11:59

2y ago11:59

11:59

Revenue growth and advertising are most often major concerns when scaling a business, but what about the HR and employment aspects? On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover the HR side of scaling your business. They discuss different state regulations and compliance issues, the importance of your company culture, employee engagement, …

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Mental Health in the Workplace 12:49

2y ago12:49

12:49

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover mental health in the workplace. They discuss a recent SHRM survey that outlines where businesses stand on support, work related stress, recommendations and tips for employers, mental health resources, manager training, communication, social events, employee surveys, and more.Questions or future…

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Trade Shows - It’s Great to Be Back! 15:39

2y ago15:39

15:39

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason are joined by special guest Don Svehla (founder and publisher of Exhibit City News) to discuss trade shows back in action. They touch on the strong turnaround, the adaptability of the industry, labor shortages, attracting the next generation, continued growth and expansion, the face of trade shows mo…

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Relationships in the Workplace 11:43

2+ y ago11:43

11:43

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss relationships in the workplace. They cover recent news stories, pandemic relationship stats, reviewing your handbook, putting company policies in place, the importance of employee communication and disclosure, Title VII, what’s prohibited by law, and more.We’re always happy to help with any ques…

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Upcoming Changes for Employers in 2022 15:42

2+ y ago15:42

15:42

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss upcoming changes for employers in the new year. They cover minimum wage updates for various states and cities, new 401(k) contribution limits, the Illinois Secure Choice plan, employee tip credit requirements, vaccine mandate holds/updates, merit pay increases vs inflation, and more.We’re always…

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Health Insurance Renewals 14:55

2+ y ago14:55

14:55

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss health insurance renewals. They cover new rates for 2022, stories of high increases, the effects of COVID-related claims, recommendations for employers on how to save money (from plan design changes to routine care), the importance of voluntary benefits/perks, and more.From health care to our bu…

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Jobs: Where Are the People? 13:47

2+ y ago13:47

13:47

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason break down the latest jobs report. They discuss jobless claims, labor shortages, why employees are changing careers, recommendations for employers to recruit employees, corporate culture, flexible working conditions, and more.We’re always happy to help with any questions you may have on the HR side: hir…

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The Current State of the Food Industry 21:03

3y ago21:03

21:03

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason with special guest Cary Miller (Vice President of Food Industry News) discuss the current state of the food industry. They touch on COVID protocol questions (testing, masks, vaccines), CDC guidelines, employer liability, creative ways to hire and attract talent, unique employee benefits, saving money…

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Biden's Executive Order and Topgolf's Biometric Settlement 12:42

3y ago12:42

12:42

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover some recent topics, including – President Biden's executive order on promoting competition as well as Topgolf's biometric privacy lawsuit. They discuss curtailing non-compete agreements, client poaching, job offer templates, recommendations for employers, biometric timeclocks, employee consent and…

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Getting in the Zone as You Return to Work 23:01

3y ago23:01

23:01

On this month’s HR podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason with special guest Jim Fannin (America’s ZoneCoach®) discuss getting in the zone mindset as you return to the workplace, in-office or remote. They touch on what the zone is and how it applies to a team, self-discipline, accountability, reinventing your business, positive energy, peak performance, cre…

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Recruiting Challenges 13:41

3y ago13:41

13:41

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover recruiting challenges in the current employment landscape. They discuss unemployment benefits, competitor wages, career changes, signing bonuses, employee referrals, virtual job fairs, hybrid remote/office programs, finding the right balance, creating a robust offer package, and more.…

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Can You Ask Employees if They’ve Been Vaccinated? 14:34

3y ago14:34

14:34

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason cover if employers are allowed to ask employees if they’ve been vaccinated. They discuss the EEOC’s stance, tips on how to ask responsibly, what documentation to ask for, confidentiality, keeping employee information safe, vaccination incentives, and more.…

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Employee Retention Tips to Avoid Significant Departures 12:10

3y ago12:10

12:10

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss a recent survey that states a quarter of employees are planning to quit post-COVID. They discuss burnout, average workday increases, health issues, what employers can do to be proactive, tips for employee retention, and more.By Employco USA

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What to Expect Under the Biden Administration Over the First 100 Days 14:10

3+ y ago14:10

14:10

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss their best guesses of “What to Expect Under the Biden Administration Over the First 100 Days,” including: HR and employer standpoints, minimum wage, federal paid leave, OSHA, worker discrimination protections, and more.By Employco USA

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How to Have Your Best Year Ever for 2021! 21:30

3+ y ago21:30

21:30

On this year-end podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason with special guest Jim Fannin (America’s ZoneCoach®) discuss “How to Have Your Best Year Ever for 2021,” including: operating from a well-defined blueprint, employee communication, challenges that await us in the new year, finding your proven formula for success, and more.…

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Virtual Holiday Parties and Employer Responsibilities 13:24

3+ y ago13:24

13:24

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss “Virtual Holiday Parties and Employer Responsibilities,” including: the do’s and don’ts, games and trivia, how long they should last, employee travel, mandatory self-quarantines, and more.By Employco USA

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The Top 5 Employment Law Changes Expected Under Joe Biden 15:05

3+ y ago15:05

15:05

On this month’s podcast Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss "The Top 5 Employment Law Changes Expected Under Joe Biden," including: the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employee leaves of absence, labor relations, independent contractors, minimum wage, and more.By Employco USA

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Reviewing The 2020 Kaiser Health Survey 15:52

3+ y ago15:52

15:52

Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss the 2020 Kaiser Health Survey, including: renewal rate increases, employer and employee premium contribution rates, the most common plan designs (PPO, HDHP, HMO, POS) and their enrollments, higher deductibles and employee cost sharing, the uncertainties that insurers and employers have to deal with right now, and more.…

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Payroll Tax Deferral (Employer Options and Liability) 11:35

3+ y ago11:35

11:35

Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss payroll tax deferral (employer options and liability), including: what happens if an employee leaves, what large companies are doing, employer options, and more.By Employco USA

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President Trump’s Four Executive Orders 12:59

3+ y ago12:59

12:59

Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss President Trump’s four executive orders, including: student loans, evictions, additional federal unemployment, and differed payroll tax obligations, along with their own predictions and more.By Employco USA

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What's Next in Stimulus? 15:17

4y ago15:17

15:17

Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss predictions for what’s next in stimulus, including: what’s worked in the past for small and medium sized businesses, the previous five rounds of legislation, federal unemployment benefits, what businesses need for round six, and more.By Employco USA

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July 1st Legal Updates 17:01

4y ago17:01

17:01

Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss legal updates from across the country for July 1st, including: hands-free driving laws, updated overtime rules in Washington, minimum wage increases across multiple states and municipalities, the Chicago Fair Workweek Ordinance with predictive scheduling, and more.By Employco USA

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Reopening the Workplace 17:38

4y ago17:38

17:38

Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss reopening the workplace; from performing a building walkthrough to identifying hazards and how to address them, optimizing your HVAC filtration system, following CDC recommendations, conducting an employee survey, limiting staff back at one time, having a plan in place if someone shows symptoms, and more.…

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The Reopening of Trade Shows 26:23

4y ago26:23

26:23

Rob, Scott, and Jason with special guest Larry Arnaudet (Executive Director of ESCA) discuss the reopening of trade shows; from ESCA’s health and safety guidelines for the exhibitions industry, to suggested best practices, show floor recommendations, what phase trade shows are in across the country, scheduled openings and cancellations, what listen…

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Managing a Remote Workforce During COVID-19 19:03

4y ago19:03

19:03

Rob, Scott, and Jason discuss managing a remote workforce during COVID-19; from the history behind telecommuting and current statistics to technology, infrastructure, creating a remote work policy, timekeeping, engagement and motivation, productivity, wellness, and more.By Employco USA

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates 21:27

4y ago21:27

21:27

Rob, Scott, and Jason podcast remotely from their homes and discuss the latest updates on COVID-19; from new laws that have been passed and what they have to offer to the difference between furloughs and layoffs, a breakdown of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, preliminary information on the CARES Act, and more.…