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Ep 325. This week on This Week at Work, Phil and Burt dive into one of HR’s most uncomfortable but essential responsibilities: having difficult conversations. Inspired by a viral workplace scenario where a manager struggled to address an employee’s provocative attire, we'll unpack how to approach sensitive topics, whether it’s dress code, performance, or conflict, address it without damaging relationships or morale. Tune in for expert strategies, real-world examples, and a few laughs to help make those tough talks a little easier.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Show Overview
01:30 – Live from Las Vegas: Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategy Seminar
02:40 – The Cost of No Training: Phil’s Son’s Experience as a New Manager
07:00 – HR Scenario Q&A: Handling Difficult Conversations
13:00 – Preparing Managers for Sensitive Talks: Tools & Frameworks
20:00 – Supporting Managers: HR as a Partner in Performance
21:00 – Lawyer on the Clock – Missouri Proposition A Update
24:00 – Paid Sick Leave Policy Advice: Interim Solutions
26:00 – Federal Executive Orders: DEI, Disparate Impact, and Legal Trends
30:00 – Final Thoughts: HR Leadership & Legal Foresight
Brought to you by AAIM Employers Association, your partner in HR support, compliance, and professional development.
Ep 325. This week on This Week at Work, Phil and Burt dive into one of HR’s most uncomfortable but essential responsibilities: having difficult conversations. Inspired by a viral workplace scenario where a manager struggled to address an employee’s provocative attire, we'll unpack how to approach sensitive topics, whether it’s dress code, performance, or conflict, address it without damaging relationships or morale. Tune in for expert strategies, real-world examples, and a few laughs to help make those tough talks a little easier.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Show Overview
01:30 – Live from Las Vegas: Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategy Seminar
02:40 – The Cost of No Training: Phil’s Son’s Experience as a New Manager
07:00 – HR Scenario Q&A: Handling Difficult Conversations
13:00 – Preparing Managers for Sensitive Talks: Tools & Frameworks
20:00 – Supporting Managers: HR as a Partner in Performance
21:00 – Lawyer on the Clock – Missouri Proposition A Update
24:00 – Paid Sick Leave Policy Advice: Interim Solutions
26:00 – Federal Executive Orders: DEI, Disparate Impact, and Legal Trends
30:00 – Final Thoughts: HR Leadership & Legal Foresight
Brought to you by AAIM Employers Association, your partner in HR support, compliance, and professional development.
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