Managing Mayhem is the essential podcast for managers, HR professionals, and employees seeking to navigate the daily challenges of the workforce with ease and confidence. Hosted by two seasoned lawyers and a layman, this insightful podcast offers practical advice, expert insights, and real-world solutions to help you tackle every day issues in the workplace. Tune in to transform mayhem into manageable, as we guide you through the intricacies of employment law, conflict resolution, and effect ...
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We are taking a break until Monday October 7th! Until then have a mayhem free couple of weeks!由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss creative employee benefits. We are frequently asked what benefits companies are providing to attract new employees and retain staff. In this episode we delve into some creative low cost benefits that employers can offer in this competitive market.由Managing Mayhem
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We are on VACATION, and we hope you are too! See you next episode!由Managing Mayhem
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In this episode, we dive into the DEA's proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. Join us as we explore the implications of this potential change, including its impact on legal landscapes, and, crucially, how it might affect employers and workplace policies.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we dive into the emerging trend of providing interview questions to candidates before their interviews. Whether it's weeks, days or minutes before the interview- should we give interviewers the chance to consider and plan their responses? Here we discuss how this accommodation can help and harm your application process.…
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Join us this week as we revisit our Office Romance episode from season 2! In this episode, we explore navigating love in the workplace and strategies for handling situations when it becomes necessary to intervene.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we explore real-life email mishaps and share expert advice on what managers should never send to their teams. Tune in to learn how to maintain professionalism and respect in the digital workplace.由Managing Mayhem
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Children in the workplace? Tune in as we delve into the pros and cons of allowing employees to have their kids accompany them to the office. We'll explore this emerging trend, offer guidance for those considering it, and discuss alternative options.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss what to do when an employee gets a DUI and whether or not you have to accommodate their driver’s license suspension.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss how to handle spouses or significant others who are a little over involved. They call, they write, they are upset about their spouse's performance review... We will walk through how to navigate these frustrating situations.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we answer a listener question about whether or not you can require employees to only speak English. We will address the strict requirements and what you should do!由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we answer a listener question about a how to deal with that coworker who uses an overpowering fragrance....由Managing Mayhem
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This episode will help managers navigate when employees raise migraines as the reason for absenteeism or tardies.由Managing Mayhem
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Brought back by popular demand! This episode was the most popular episode from Season 2. Tune in as we discuss how to address those employees who come to work with a negative attitude.由Managing Mayhem
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In this episode we tackle the legal challenges relating to having a job applicant participate in a working interview, as well as alternative options to assess skills.由Managing Mayhem
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Guided Opportunities - #GivingTuesday Support Guided Opportunities, a 501(c)3 nonprofit helping rural schools in Honduras! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss TRAPs (Training Repayment Agreement Provisions.) These have recently come under fire from numerous federal agencies and states. Join us as we discuss why they are of concern and what you should do about it. MNW Advanced HR Webinar Join us November 24, 2023 for this Advanced HR Webinar! Service Animals, Equal Pay and …
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Halloween is tomorrow and to get ready we are replaying our Halloween Party Pitfalls episode from season 1. Tune in as we discuss what you need to do to get ready for the big day!由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss what to do when an interview candidate tells you too much personal information. The golden rule for job interviews is to not ask any questions that would make the candidate reveal that they are in a protected class. This gets turned on it's head the moment the candidate volunteers that information. Tune in as we disc…
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Join us this week as we discuss resume red flags... We'll walk through all the do’s and don'ts of resumes and your legal obligations if you accept them. Halloween Special Survey Share with us your Halloween headaches! Worst costume, decoration, party games... and the best ones! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase,…
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Join us this week as we discuss the pros and cons of stay interviews. These can be a great tool to get important insight as to why employees are staying or ultimately leaving.由Managing Mayhem
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Happy Labor Day! Enjoy this replay of one of our most popular episodes from season 1. Disciplining Danny... How to Discipline for Attitude.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss employees who are moonlighting or working more than one job. Currently, over 8 million people are working multiple jobs and it is important for employers why it is happening and whether they should care or not. We'll also discuss what to do when those second jobs start to interfere with their actual job!…
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Join us this week as we discuss what to do when your employee no-call-no-shows.由Managing Mayhem
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Barbie is all everyone is talking about! Join us this week as we discuss Barbie and her varied career. From CEO to Astronaut has Barbie had an impact on women's career choices or not?由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which went into effect June 27th. We'll explain what it is, why it came about, and what you need to do to make sure your company is ready! Webinar - Implementing PWFA and PUMP Act This critical HR webinar will guide you through the PWFA and PUMP act. Management Northwest Join …
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Back by popular demand! This week we are replaying one of our most popular episodes from season 1, "Is Todd in the bathroom again? Addressing the vanishing employee." Enjoy this episode and have a mayhem free week!由Managing Mayhem
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Are your employees working off the clock? This is a major problem for most managers especially post-pandemic. Join us this week as we discuss what managers are to do when they find out their employees have been working off the clock.由Managing Mayhem
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The Surgeon General came out and said that loneliness is an epidemic and the health risk is the same as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! Join us this week as we talk about loneliness in the workplace and provide advice on what you can do to combat this epidemic.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we walk through progressive discipline with Paula.... Please turn off the lights... We'll cover everything from coaching to termination and most importantly why progressive discipline is so important. FREE WEBINAR! May 24, 2023 10:00-11:00 am (MST) https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4981821645794637148 FREE MNW/MSW Webin…
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Join us this week as we talk about McDonalds employing 10 year olds, chipotle violations and the meatpacking industry.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss what to do after you let an employee go... Everything from final pay to coordinating the return of the massive potted plants they had in their office.由Managing Mayhem
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HIPAA? FMLA? ADA? What does it all mean??? Join us this week as we discuss medical privacy in the workplace.由Managing Mayhem
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How to handle personal cell phone use in the workplace.由Managing Mayhem
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Employees full of hot air? Join us as we discuss bad behavior, the ADA and the gas we pass... at work.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us as we discuss the legal evolution of birth and bonding leave policies.由Managing Mayhem
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We all have a Ted in our office. Someone (not necessarily named Ted) who is late. And we mean late ALL. THE. TIME. Listen in for tips on how to address, coach, and discipline tardy employees.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss bringing dogs into the office. We'll address the pros, cons, and additional benefits employers can provide to make their office more dog friendly!由Managing Mayhem
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March Madness is here! Brackets, betting, UCLA Bruins, how will your office handle the chaos?由Managing Mayhem
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Are five day workweeks wearing down your workforce? Join us as we discuss the benefits and potential pitfalls of the much debated concept of The Four Day Workweek.由Managing Mayhem
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Homophi-what?? Join us in a discussion of bias, business and baby teeth as we tackle homophily in the workplace.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us as we discuss workplace romance and the effects it can have on your office. HR Seminar: ADA Reasonable Accommodation What is a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA? Join us for this HR Seminar on February 28, 2023! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…
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Join us as we discuss Rage Applying - a TikTok take on a not-so-new trend. HR Seminar: ADA Reasonable Accommodation What is a Reasonable Accommodation under the ADA? Join us for this HR Seminar on February 28, 2023! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…
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What is Bossware? Should you be using it to monitor your remote workers? Join us as we discuss this new workplace trend.由Managing Mayhem
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How to handle an employee with a bad attitude.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us as we discuss how to reengage your staff coming back from the holidays. Management Northwest Join us for our upcoming trainings and webinars! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as we discuss everyone's favorite topic... Annual Performance Reviews.由Managing Mayhem
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Join us this week as discuss the what you should and should not do when having holiday parties.由Managing Mayhem
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