EverythingHR Podcast

This week on the EverythingHR Podcast, Felicia G. Harris, CEO of EverythingHR, discusses why WorkShare is good for employers, employees and states. WorkShare is a program that permits employers to maintain operational productivity during declines in regular business activity instead of laying off workers.  Employers Win Business owners have been planning their reopen, but are concerned that employees will not want to return to work before the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance ends in July.  By participating in WorkShare, employers are able to retain trained employees and avoid the expense of recruiting, hiring, and training new employees. Employees Win The employees who participate in the WorkShare program will be entitled to the employer wages, smaller state unemployment benefit, and PUA.  As a  result employees will earn more wages than their state unemployment and federal PUA benefit. States Win The CARES Act rewarded states for having a WorkShare program by picking up the tab for the unemployment payment to employees, relieving the burden off each state unemployment fund.   Tune in Wednesday, May 6 at 8 a.m. www.everythinghr.net https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1 Support@EverythingHRFS.ne

As employers begin planning to reopen their businesses with the help of PPP funding, they may find employees reluctant to return to work -- some for economic reasons, others due to health and safety worries. This week, EverythingHR CEO Felicia G Harris will discuss options and incentives available to entice workers back into the fold. Felicia is an HR innovator and certified financial expert with more than 30 years experience in business. Working with hundreds of small business owners during this Coronavirus Crisis, Felicia is hearing concerns that employees earning up to $962 a week are reluctant to come back to work, especially if they'll earn less money per week at their regular pay rates. It's a real concern especially as business owners are seeking Paycheck Protection Program funding, which requires employment levels to stay at certain levels in order to qualify for loan forgiveness.  Felicia will take us through some options and strategies for bringing employees back to work. One possible solution is WorkShare. Tune in Wednesday, April 29 at 8 a.m. ET  www.everythinghr.net https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1

Lynn Drake, owner of Compass Commercial, joins EverythingHR Podcast host Felicia G. Harris to discuss strategies business owners can use when they need to ask their landlords for a reduction or delay in rent or lease payments to make it through the Coronavirus Crisis.  Lynn is a commercial realtor who has 20 years of commercial real estate experience and expertise in corporate and institutional workplace design, planning, and project implementation.  She works exclusively with tenants and buyers of commercial real estate in Michigan and across the country. Lynn is the author of Do You Speak Lease? She’ll discuss what you should do before reaching out to the landlord of your commercial office, industrial or retail space. Lynn will also go over financial and legal factors that you should review prior to reaching out to your landlord. Lynn Drake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynndrake/ Compass Commercial on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compass-commercial-llc/?viewAsMember=true Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/CompassCommercialRealEstate/ Felicia G Harris is the CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services - www.everythinghr.net

EverythingHR CEO Felicia G. Harris, an HR innovator and Certified Financial Planner, understands the difficulty facing many small businesses that have had to close down or drastically curtail their operations. Although the federal government approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which provides $349 billion for small business loans to cover qualified payroll costs, rent, utilities, and interest on mortgage and other debt obligations, many small businesses are struggling to survive while waiting for those loans to be approved. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans applications opened up April 3, but most business owners have not yet heard whether they have been approved. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)s are expected to provide up to $10,000 in relief, but business owners do not know how much they will receive if approved. For Americans who have invested everything in their businesses, their employees and customers, the wait and uncertainty are overwhelmingly stressful.  Felicia G. Harris is going to walk us through some steps we can take to alleviate some of our business and personal financial worries. With more than 30 years as a financial advisor, she understands the landscape and the ways to best navigate the system. It is possible to get relief from some of the financial worries right away – even before federal relief arrives.  To take advantage of the 90 days of free financial software access, find the link on our EverythingHR LinkedIn Company Page -https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1 www.everythinghr.net

EverythingHR CEO and Founder Felicia G. Harris talks with James Reid IV,  Employment and Business Attorney/ Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, about the options available to employers and employees when a worker tests positive for COVID-19. Although in many states only essential businesses are allowed to remain open, many employers are still able to operate using a remote workforce. As the number of postive cases of coronavirus rises daily across the United State, the chances that an essential onsite worker or a remote worker may contract the virus increases. Employers need to know the best options for handling that situation and what leave options are available under state and federal law. james.reid@dinsmore.com https://www.dinsmore.com/  

This is a repeat episode that we believe is vital as business owners face financial challenges like never before during this COVID-19 Crisis. This link is to an article on the current crisis - https://www.accutrakservice.com/general/loan-forgiveness/ Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services has her HR manager as a guest host interview Shaniece Bennett, a CPA and Founder of Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services.  Shaniece talks about cashflow management, how to hire the ideal CPA, and what services her company Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services offer businesses. Key Points: Accutrak is known for complete financial management services, assisting small businesses, also government contractors and some government agencies.Integrity is the most important thing to look for in a CPA, who should be able to tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear.Have enough cash when you need it and review it more often than you view your income statements.   Highlights: What is the statement of cash flow?What is the current ratio of assets and how is it calculated?How do you do a cashflow budget projection equation?  Which accounting software tools does Shaniece recommend?  What should you look for in a good CPA?  What are cash discounts in regards to taxes?How does the Prompt Payment Act work?Does Accutrak provide training or information regarding cash management? Resources SBennett@Accutrak.biz  accutrakservice.com Accutrak (586)-840-6494

In just a week's time, life in the United States has changed dramatically. The Coronavirus Pandemic is causing businesses across the country to make very tough decisions about their workforces. Government Lockdowns and Stay-at-Home orders are causing workers to stay home and businesses to shut down. On this episode of the EverythingHR Podcast, Host Felicia G. Harris discusses how employers can implement a reduction of workforce in a way that results in the most money being provided to their people and at the least cost to their businesses. She'll discuss options available including, Family First, FMLA and UIA. The founder of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, Felicia G. Harris is an HR and Financial expert with more than 30 years experience. She is working closely with government officials to help business owners navigate the maze of options for themselves and their workforces. She believes that finding the best solutions now, can help businesses bounce back when the crisis is over. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO Support@EverythingHRFS.net Find Daily Updates on our website under COVID-19 - https://elshaddaiconsulting.net/news/ Follow our LinkedIn Company Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1

Felicia G. Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services provides practical advice on how businesses can manage during the Coronavirus Pandemic.  Most businesses and individuals are being impacted to some degree already by the COVID-19 Pandemic, even though the number of cases United States is lower than those in other affected countries. As of Friday, March 13, there were 2,033 confirmed cases with 47 deaths. 47 states and the District of Columbia reported cases of the the novel coronavirus. Those numbers are rising. Felicia G. Harris will provide sound advice for employers and individuals on how to manage during this time of declared national state of emergency. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO Support@EverythingHRFS.net More information daily on our website under COVID-19 - https://elshaddaiconsulting.net/news/ Follow our LinkedIn Company Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1

Sue Voyles, a chapter president in Southeast Michigan for Truth at Work, joins EverythingHR host Felicia G. Harris. Voyles,who completed an intensive training with the national Truth At Work organization, plans to begin leading Truth at Work Round Tables in Metro Detroit. Truth at Work is a monthly roundtable designed to encourage business owners and executives to grow their organizations in a God-honoring way while at the same time helping one another to grow personally and professionally. Truth at Work was founded 20 years ago and currently has 72 round tables across the U.S. that are facilitated by local chapter presidents. Voyles also is founder and president of Logos Communications, Inc.,which specializes in public relations, marketing, social media, writing and communications training. Highlights: ● Truth at Work is a venture for Christian CEOs, presidents, business owners, and small businesses. ● How did Truth at Work get started and what transpires at the meetings? ● Felicia Harris said that there is nothing more important to her than her faith and she founded her company on ‘faith, family, and integrity.’ ● A typical Truth at Work meeting is once a month with about 8-15 people. ● Truth at Work covers a curriculum discussion and application, members sharing challenges, featured member presentations, and goal setting. ●  Individuals set personal penalties if they don’t reach their goals for accountability. ●  What happens at the end of the year of the roundtable commitment?    Sue Voyles, Chapter President Truth at Work svoyles@truthatwork.org www.TruthatWorkSEMich.com Questions - Support@EverythingHRFS.net

ATD Detroit Chapter President Michael Haynes and ATD Detroit VP of Marketing Tamara Freeman join EverythingHR Podcast Host Felicia G Harris to discuss the Detroit Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) which provides resources and professional development opportunities for learning and performance professionals through monthly meetings, programs, speakers, networking events and webinars. ATD offers opportunities to expand your professional network and to connect with other professionals. ATD Detroit has partnered with EverythingHR Talent Development Institute to offer DiSC Certification training to its membership. The upcoming course is April 23-24 at the Michigan Minority Suppliers Development Council headquarters in Detroit. DiSC CERTIFICATION REGISTRATION: http://bit.ly/ATDDiSC DiSC Certification will help your team learn how to connect with peers, managers, and customers in effective ways. DiSC is a data-driven training that combines engaging facilitation and video with online pre-work and follow-up tools to create a personalized learning experience for every organization. Find ATD Detroit: https://www.detroitatd.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/atd-detroit For More About EverythingHR www.EverythingHR.net https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1 https://twitter.com/EverythingHR1

In Part 2 of her interview with lawyers from Littler Mendelson Law Firm, Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services asks about  employment law updates for 2020. They will discuss a range of legal issues, including updates to the Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act, Recreational Marijuana and Employment Law, Michigan's Garnishment Law, and sexual harassment investigations in the #MeToo era.  Littler Mendelson Law Firm is the largest employer-side employment law firm in the world with 1400 attorneys; it is exclusively an employer management defense firm. This episode was pre-recorded.  Questions are still welcome - EMAIL Support@EverythingHRFS.net www.everythinghr.net https://www.littler.com/

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews a team of lawyers from Littler Mendelson Law Firm regarding employment law updates for 2020. They will discuss a range of legal issues, including updates to the Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act, Recreational Marijuana and Employment Law, Michigan Garnishment Law overview, and sexual harassment investigations in the #MeToo era.  Littler Mendelson Law Firm is the largest employer-side employment law firm in the world with 1400 attorneys; it is exclusively an employer management defense firm. This episode will be broadcast live. Questions are welcome -  CALL (929) 477-1199 or EMAIL Support@EverythingHRFS.net www.everythinghr.net https://www.littler.com/  

This episode is the second part of a conversation between Priscilla Archangel, Ph.D., founder of Archangel & Associates, and EverythingHR host Felicia G. Harris. They discuss how to display a professional presence that reflects your authentic self. Priscilla, is a leadership consultant, organizational development consultant, executive coach and author with over 30-years of Fortune 10 experience.    Priscilla has held a variety of strategic global human resource executive roles at General Motors over the course of her 30+ year career there, focusing on leadership development, talent management, talent acquisition, coaching, change management, culture change, performance management, organization development and HR operations. In this episode, they discuss how business professionals trying to move their careers forward must balance their own desires and interests with the expectations of others in their work environment around appearance, style, communications and behaviors. Every organization has an expectation of the presence their employees or team members should convey. The goal, of course, is to communicate confidence in one’s ability to perform and deliver results, and to ensure alignment with their culture. Authenticity is an awareness of one’s own values, preferences and strengths; and the ability to genuinely communicate them in interactions with others, particularly in the process of attaining a goal. People who behave in authentic ways display greater energy, are more engaged in their work, more in touch with their feelings and needs, and connect better with others. Learn more about Priscilla Archangel and Archangel & Associates - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillaarchangel Twitter @PrisArchangel YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/PriscillaArchangel www.PriscillaArchangel.com

Priscilla Archangel, Ph.D., founder of Archangel & Associates, joins host Felicia G. Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, to discuss how to display a professional presence that reflects your authentic self. Priscilla, is a leadership consultant, organizational development consultant, executive coach and author with over 30-years of Fortune 10 experience.    Priscilla has held a variety of strategic global human resource executive roles at General Motors over the course of her 30+ year career there, focusing on leadership development, talent management, talent acquisition, coaching, change management, culture change, performance management, organization development and HR operations. In this episode, Priscilla shares that business professionals trying to move their careers forward must balance their own desires and interests with the expectations of others in their work environment around appearance, style, communications and behaviors. Every organization has an expectation of the presence their employees or team members should convey. The goal, of course, is to communicate confidence in one’s ability to perform and deliver results, and to ensure alignment with their culture. Authenticity is an awareness of one’s own values, preferences and strengths; and the ability to genuinely communicate them in interactions with others, particularly in the process of attaining a goal. People who behave in authentic ways display greater energy, are more engaged in their work, more in touch with their feelings and needs, and connect better with others. Learn more about Priscilla Archangel and Archangel & Associates - https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillaarchangel Twitter @PrisArchangel YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/PriscillaArchangel www.PriscillaArchangel.com

Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services brings forth Part 2 of the series about having an HR professional in your organization by bringing in the Human Resource Certification Institute, interviewing Brad Wilson, Global Markets Executive for the HRCI. In a previous episode on this topic we discussed, who is HRCI, the benefits of being a business owner and having that foundation with an HR certification to assist with the strategic planning process of your organization. Also, we previously discussed how the certified HR professional’s wages will outpace those that do not have a certification. In this episode we will talk about the different types of HR certifications you can qualify for aPHR, the PHR, the SPHR, or the Global PHR. Highlights: ●  Felicia Harris introduces today’s topic of HR certifications. ●  How long has Brad Wilson worked in HR and in which roles?  ●   How should someone determine which certification to apply for?  ●   What is the time-frame between taking the certification course and taking the exams that a participant would have? ●   Who is the PHR designed for? ●   What are the qualifications for the PHR?  ●   What is the Global HR involve?  ●   HRCI has a certification for just the state of California.    ●   How do we identify a good HR professional?   HRCI Website EverythingHR Website

EverythingHR Podcast host Felicia G. Harris was joined by Brad Wilson, Global Markets Executive for the HR Certification Institute and discussed the value of certification training to an HR or business professional. . Brad shares his background and how his experience with certifications helped advance his career. He then discusses the value of HRCI certifications and how they help individuals advance their careers. He also explains the value of businesses who have employees with these certifications. Highlights: ●   Felicia Harris reminds the listeners that business owners wear many hats and need help managing employees. ●   Because of Brad’s experience with taking HR certifications himself, he understands the importance of them to launch and advance a career in HR  ●   Brad explains the credibility of HRCI. ●   HRCI adds value to a business with compliance and legal issues but also when it’s expanding. ●   Individuals advance their careers because they’re able to use these skills that other employees may not have.  ●   Studies show that the certifications also help individuals earn more money.    ●   A good HR person helps a business owner build a strong team with the same vision moving forward. ●   HR specialists help manage communication challenges so that different departments can work together without “walls of silence.” ●   The certification tells employers that you are serious about your career because it gives you real-world experience.  ●   The people who develop HRCI certifications are HR professionals.     ●   If you’re looking for a discount, HRPOD75 will give you $75 off.   Part 2 Next Week  

Part 2  Elin Barton, founder and CEO of White Knight Productions joins EverythingHR host Felicia G. Harris to talk about resources business owners can draw upon.Too often entrepreneurs feel isolated, like they have to solve everything on their own. Ir can become an even greater problem as a business becomes more successful because it can be even harder for an owner/ founder to admit vulnerabilities or uncertainty. Barton believes no one has to go it alone. On this episode, the pair discuss resources and organizations that can benefit entrepreneurs. Elin and White Knight Productions: Boardroom - theboardroom.elinbarton.com I.C. Genius - ic-genius.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinbarton/ https://www.facebook.com/whiteknightpro/ https://twitter.com/WhiteKnightVid  https://twitter.com/elinbarton Find Felicia https://twitter.com/EverythingHR1 https://twitter.com/FeliciaHarrisHR https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-g-harris/ https://www.facebook.com/EverythingHR1/

Part 1 of a 2 Part Discussion Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Elin Barton, President and CEO of White Knight Productions. Elin’s company is in the marketing space, specialising in animation and video production to help companies tell their stories, communicate with their employees, potential employees, or customers. Elin Barton talks about how beneficial the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Was, building her alumni group, understanding that change is inevitable, why the super hero model is dead, and realizing that she doesn’t have to have all the answers. Highlights: ●  Elin Barton introduces what White Knight Productions does. ●  Elin expresses her experience in the Goldmans Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. ●  How did Elin Barton start her 10,000 Small Businesses Program alumni community?  ●  Elin Barton has built up a Facebook group of over 1200 people.    ●  Why has the super hero model died?  ●  What is a growth group? ●  You don’t have to have all the answers and nobody has all the answers either. ●  People feel they don’t have the time to read so they prefer videos. ●  Business owners can often feel isolated? ●  How did Elin realize that she doesn’t have to have all the answers?  Find Elin and White Knight Productions online: Boardroom - theboardroom.elinbarton.com I.C. Genius - ic-genius.com

Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Lynne Golodner, Owner and Chief Creative Officer at Your People LLC, a marketing and communications company in the Detroit area helping people tell compelling stories to grow organizations and increase brand awareness. Lynne Golodner talks about how being a mother of three young children didn’t stop her from starting Your People LLC, how her company assists clients in telling their story, the importance of telling your story in building your client base, and her company’s beneficial process of foundational messaging.  Highlights: Lynne Golodner shares her professional background.What is Your People LLC and how do they build brand awareness?  Why is it important to tell our story?  What is the process that is used to get someone’s story?  What do they do with the company profile and perception information that they acquire to transform it into a story?  Is the development of a client’s foundational story an ongoing process or is it one-and-done?   Have a business plan that you are actually implementing.  What perspective would Lynne give to customers regarding advertising?   Being part of the community is key to connections and relationships.  It is important for your brand to be purpose-driven.   What is the next step when clients are interested in working with Your People LLC?  ● Lynne Golodner: Linkedin  yourppl.com www.everythinghrfs.net 

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Jeneen McNally, President of Speak So They Listen, LLC. Jeneen discusses the intricacies of teaching employees and management better communication skills. Jeneen keeps her classes short and interactive while also utilizing an app in order to ensure more people learn and use their new skills. They discuss learning styles as an important factor for management as well as employees to take into consideration when communicating with each other.  Highlights: ●  Jeneen became a marketing professional because of her mother. ●  After working in tech training, Jeneen focused on the art of effective communication.  ●  Jeneen talks about her eight-course offerings beginning with her signature course, Speak So They Listen. ●   Communication affects everything in the workplace, but it starts with leadership.  ●   Interactive, quick training classes need to be continued throughout the year to connect the trainings to the company’s goals.  ●   Felicia emphasizes targeting people’s different learning styles. ●   Jeneen demonstrates the power of learning how to use your voice. ●   Making a few adjustments to our speaking style can change the way we connect with others. ●   Learning how to pay full attention to someone has become difficult because we think too much about our response. ●   Building rapport with colleagues requires paying attention to subtle communication that we don’t always consider. ●   Fixing struggles with any aspect of work relationships really means understanding ourselves. ●   Changing your approach to communication improves relationships and productivity.. 

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Teresa Renaud, Owner of Outsourced Sales Management Services and a Fractional Sales Specialist. Teresa shares her 8 reasons that businesses should hire outside sales management to adjust and execute best practices for the company’s sales needs. Teresa also offers advice on how getting audits done every 3-5 years offers viable assessments and what it takes to have strong lead generation.   Episode Highlights: What are the foundational things businesses need to outsource their sales management? How does Teresa’s company handle client acquisition and client retention?Most owners hate managing these sales teams. Don’t rip and replace your top seller. What are sales people typically motivated by?Why isn’t it a good idea for a business to have a selling sales manager?Healthy competition can be a fun motivator for sales staff.Is it possible for clients to hire Teresa for multi-year projects?Does Outsourced Sales Management Services assist in recruiting sales peopleEveryone can benefit from focusing on winning.Always come from a place of expertise in your area of work.Without a sales manager, sales staff are running the show.Get an audit every 3-5 years . Teresa Renaud: trenaud@salesQB.com  www.salesqb.com/teresarenaud Call 586-713-5252

* This episode was rebroadcast due to BlogTalk technical difficulties last month.  Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services shares her own background and things she has learned over more than 30 years in business. Episode Highlights: Where did Felicia start out?What is Felicia’s favorite part of working in the financial industry?How has Felicia’s faith influenced her business decisions?What is the difference between a “side-trepreneur” and an entrepreneur?Why are minority-owned businesses outpacing other businesses? What is the importance of knowing your ideal customer in pricing your product?What has Felicia learned about including women in financial planning discussions with their spouses?What is the importance of learning your management style?How did Felicia learn the value she brought to other people’s businesses? How does Felicia decide whether or not to provide free information to someone and when to begin charging?How does Felicia distinguish between busywork and revenue-generating work?What does Felicia recommend women business owners do to prepare for retirement?Felicia notes that many women business owners do not separate their personal finances from their business finances, and that’s a big problem, particularly for retirement.How do you establish a foundation that will allow the business to outlive you?Felicia explains that there’s no such thing as work-life balance when you are a business owner. Support@EverythingHRFS.net 2019 American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses Report

April D. Halliburton, founder of All-4-HR & Business Solutions talks with EverythingHR host Felicia G. Harris about HR techniques small business owners can use to improve their bottom line. April, a SCORE mentor, then delves into the free resources available to every business owner through SCORE.  For over 50 years, SCORE has served as America’s premier source of free business mentoring and education. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. Episode Highlights: What is SCORE?What is April’s background?How can you get involved with SCORE?April mainly advises people on recruiting top talent.How do you know how many employees you need as you’re starting or scaling your business?What should be included in a comprehensive job description?What are some best practices for posting job descriptions?What are some best practices for onboarding new employees?What is the importance of having everything from computer passwords to paperwork ready on a new employee’s first day?Keep your new hires away from underperformers or negative coworkers.How can the Small Business Administration support you?How can CEO roundtables help your business? Resources: support@everythinghrfs.net https://www.score.org/ https://www.sba.gov/ Email April: April.Halliburton@scorevolunteer.org

EverythingHR Podcast host Felicia G. Harris talks with Latricia Wright, principal practitioner of Olive Seed, who is a Nutritionist, Registered Herbalist, Auricular Detox Specialist and Diabetes Prevention Coach with more than 10 years of experience in her field. They discuss why it makes sound business sense to focus on wellness programs. Highlights: What led Latricia to the wellness space?What is Olive Seed?What types of wellness programs would Latricia recommended for businesses to offer?How does investment in a wellness program lower overall costs and increase productivity?What is the difference between some kind of fad diet and the way Latricia views wellness?What kinds of programs does Olive Seed offer?What tips can Latricia offer to make lunch prep less tedious?How does Latricia focus Olive Seed’s programs onto the function of food?Why did Latricia begin a walking club?How does Latricia customize classes based on who’s participating? 3 Key Points: Wellness programs improve employee engagement, morale, and productivity.Olive Seed offers fully customized programs for organizations, individuals, and small groups that range from cooking classes to stress management.In-person workshops and classes like this have a much higher rate of engagement than the standard online wellness platforms companies often provide. https://www.olive-seed.com/ EverythingHR LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1

Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Dr. Jennifer Nash, Owner of Nash Consulting and Associates. Dr. Nash, who has 25 years as an executive coach and leadership development expert, talksabout the 5 Strategies to Build Relationship Intelligence.   Highlights: Why is it important to have relationships in our personal and professional lives? What makes up a healthy relationship? How can we turn around a toxic relationship and make it more positive? How can you build a relationship with someone that you don’t know very well? Does the environment play a role in building a mutually beneficial relationship? If you as a business owner know you have a toxic work environment, how can you repair it?What is empathy and why is it important?  What is the difference between coaching an employee and mentoring an employee?  How do we demonstrate inspirational leadership in our workforce?   What are techniques to adapt to change? How do we establish trust? Being an introvert just means that you get your energy from within and extroverts get their energy from being around others.   Key Points:  People that have a best friend at work are 7 times more likely to be engaged in their job.   Actively listening is when you are focused on what the person is saying, absorbing it, rephrasing it in your own words so they know they were understood. Not just planning your response while they talk.  ww.NashConsultingAndAssociates.com Jennifer@NashConsultingAndAssociates.com 734.489.1206

This episode of the EverythingHR Owner to Owner Podcast is the final installment in our series celebrating National Women’s Small Business Month. Linzie Venegas, Vice President of the Ideal Group,  joinsEverythingHR CEO Felicia G. Harris to discuss the challenges and successes she has experienced as a leader in her family-owned construction-related business. Highlights: Linzie shares the history of the business and how they ended up in Detroit.What was Linzie’s first exposure to the business while growing up?What are all the different areas of the business Linzie has been involved in over the years?Why does Linzie see decision-making as the most important skill for a business owner?How does Linzie manage running the business alongside family who are also in leadership positions at the company?Why does Linzie believe a good website is fundamental to the success of your business?Linzie talks about finding the marketing channels that work for you and how to measure their ROI.Linzie shares her commitment to evolving her marketing strategy and always looking for ways to improve.What is the importance of responding to reviews online, particularly negative ones?What is the importance of communicating with your team and maintaining continuity?Linzie talks about her experience with mentorship.How do you create an environment for a healthy debate of ideas?What does Linzie do as a woman in the construction field to mentor other women and serve as an inspiration for others?How did Linzie become adept at looking at marketing analytics and financial statements?  

Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services shares her own background and things she has learned over more than 30 years in business. Highlights: Where did Felicia start out?What is Felicia’s favorite part of working in the financial industry?How has Felicia’s faith influenced her business decisions?What is the difference between a “side-trepreneur” and an entrepreneur?Why are minority-owned businesses outpacing other businesses? What is the importance of knowing your ideal customer in pricing your product?What has Felicia learned about including women in financial planning discussions with their spouses?What is the importance of learning your management style?How did Felicia learn the value she brought to other people’s businesses? How does Felicia distinguish between busywork and revenue-generating work?What does Felicia recommend women business owners do to prepare for retirement?Felicia notes that many women business owners do not separate their personal finances from their business finances, and that’s a big problem, particularly for retirement.How do you establish a foundation that will allow the business to outlive you?Felicia explains that there’s no such thing as work-life balance when you are a business owner. Resources: support@everythinghr.net2019 American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses Report  

Felicia G. Harris,CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews Taryn Sulkes, founder of Eagle Specialties, and Katie Balash, President of Vaughan Industries, Inc. about being women in male-dominated fields, work-life balance, mentorship... Highlights: Katie and Taryn share their business backgroundsHow have their careers and experiences been impacted by working in male-dominated industries?How do they adjust their networking strategies in a male-dominated field?What advice would Katie and Taryn give to other female business owners who are concerned about gaining respect and a good reputation in a male-dominated industry?Katie and Taryn emphasize the importance of trusting your instincts.How have their values influenced their decision-making?They discuss the reality that there is no such thing as true work-life balance as a business owner. What separation do Katie and Taryn make between their personal and work lives?Katie reiterates that it’s okay to say no. How have Katie and Taryn handled the rare situation when someone crosses the line with them physically?Katie and Taryn have found male and female mentorsHow have Katie’s opinions about mentorship changed since she realized a mentor does not have to be older than you? Key Points: Align your business practices with your values.Any decision you make has to be in the best interest of your entire team.Trust your instincts; it’s okay to say no. Vaughan - https://vaughanind.com/ Eagle Specialties -https://es-us.com/

Susan Justice joins EverythingHR CEO Felicia G. Harris on the EverythingHR Podcast to discuss Open Enrollment. Sue is Owner and President of Emery Benefit Solutions. Sue talks with Felicia Harris about what you should look for in a benefits package and what the enrollment process should look like. Highlights: Sue describes her background and how she came to start Emery Benefit Solutions.What is the difference between a broker and an agent?What should a business owner look for in an agent or a broker?How does the process differ for small versus large organizations?What should you pay attention to in a proposal from an agent or broker?What are the basic benefits an agent would handle?What are compliance issues employers need to be mindful of?They discuss why the most important thing you can do as an employer is understand the benefit plan’s design to answer employee questions and know that you are in compliance with the law.How can an employer best communicate to their employees what benefits are being offered?How can you make sure your new hires get the same information the rest of your employees received during open enrollment?What should employees look for in plans when they are engaged in helping to choose which one the company selects?What is the difference between an active enrollment and passive enrollment?Felicia and Sue remind employers that you should also look for the tech capabilities of the provider, like online enrollment.What is the agent responsible for once open enrollment ends?How does new coverage differ from renewal coverage?

Kim Schott, president of Schott Cultural Consulting and author of the Keys to Client Communication System™, joins EverythingHR host Felicia G. Harris   discuss how employees can enhance your brand as ambassadors for the business.  Kim helps small and mid-size organizations get found online easier. 3 Key Points: 1. Schott Cultural Consulting helps international companies doing business in other countries write business plans and strategies in different languages and know the cultural nuances. 2. Make sure your employees are clear on the company culture and policies so they represent the company properly. 3. Offer employee brand ambassador’s image, video, and written company content contests for access to the public spotlight. What are employee brand ambassadors and why does your company need them? Your company vision and mission statement should be region-specificEmployees must know their value and how they add value to the companyKeep your policies updated and relevantQuality control is important with marketing materials and online videosCreate appropriate and compelling company contentMake it easy for employees to share company contentHelp your employee brand ambassadors to become an extension of your sales departmentBrand ambassadors can improve a company’s image during a negative public relations eventTrain employees on how to communicate properly about their company during a crisisWhen everyone is engaged in sales and supply chain, everyone is a winner 

Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Service doesn’t  interview a guess this episode, instead, she provides extensive insight on developing talent for  your business. Find out how to instill leadership skills, communication, trust, assessments,  on-the-job training, delegation strategies, and in-depth details about Felicia Harris’ Everything  HR Talent Development Institute.  Episode Highlights: How do you improve communication and trust?How is AI going to change your business model? Talent shortages occur when businesses don’t adapt to what customers want. We have to work on our business not just in our business. Performance reviews should be part of an ongoing dialogue. Clarify the roles of your organization.  Start building your funnel for the future. How do you identify the appropriate training programs for employees?What is your delegation strategy to increase productivity? There are other forms of motivation besides monetary gains.  What types of training programs and courses are offered at the Everything HR Talent Development Institute?Why are the needs assessments very important? What do you do when you train employees that take those skills and leave? 3 Key Points: 1.     Training immediately gets cut unfortunately during an economic downturn. 2.     The only things that don’t change are things without life.  3.     Only a skilled workforce is a successful workforce. Contact: support@everythinghrfs.net

EverythingHR & EverythingHR Financial Services CEO Felicia G. Harris hosts Raquel Wade-Martin on the EverythingHR Podcast, discussing how nonprofits benefit from Michigan's Going PRO Talent Fund.Raquel is a Talent and Training Specialist at Matrix Human Services, a nonprofit that runs over 35 programs supporting children, seniors, and families in Detroit. Raquel talks with Felicia Harris about how nonprofits are making use of the Michigan Going PRO Talent Development Fund Grant. What does Matrix Human Services do? Why did Raquel apply for the Going PRO grant for Matrix?What is the benefit of bringing someone in from outside the organization to supplement training?How did Raquel decide what types of training to offer?What exactly is the Going PRO Talent Development Fund?How does the grant allow an organization to close a skills gap?Felicia and Raquel discuss Felicia’s training courses and their impact on Matrix staff Trainings can be adjusted to better suit the employees and organization they’re forProfessional development and training is important in employee retentionFelicia and Raquel discuss being a lifelong learner and benefits to an employer investing in their employees’ learning.How have trainings increased employees’ confidence? Key Points: Getting a grant to support employee training can be a game-changer for a nonprofit so they don’t have to divert money in their budget away from programs.Employees want to feel like they are growing and developing in their role; no one wants to feel stagnant. Learn more about Matrix Human Services

James M Reid, IV, is an attorney in the law firm Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller, P.C. He discusses the legal ramifications of HR Analytics with EverythingHR Podcast Host Felicia G. Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services. What are some of the impacts of companies prioritizing Big Data?What has data shown about onboarding employees?What are some suggestions for improving employee handbooks?James and Felicia discuss ineffective managers.How has data impacted companies’ need to get in front of potential issues?When companies don’t update trainings or handbooks, they do not hold up in legal proceedings.A single complaint can snowball into an issue impacting hundreds of employeesEmployee protection liability insurance is important.How often do discrimination claims go to trial?James adapted the five W’s (who, what, where, when, why) into a legal context by adding two more W’s: witnesses and want.Is there an upfront cost to a company engaging an employment attorney?Technology has impacted communication and further complicated identifying sexual harassment.What should companies put in their liability policies?Employees should record incidences of discrimination or harassment Key Points: Big Data has allowed companies to spot issues before they become crises.Companies should update their onboarding and training materials regularly.Even the appearance of bias or discrimination is enough for a lawsuit. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesreidlaw www.everythinghr.net

This week, EverythingHR Founder and CEO Felicia G. Harris will outline how Michigan businesses can benefit from the Going PRO Talent Fund grant.  The Going PRO Talent Fund awards grants to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. The competitive application process opens September 12, 2019. If you have questions, contact EverythingHR - Support@EverythingHRFS.net www.everythinghr.net

Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The Lee Group, joins the EverythingHR Podcast to discuss marketing, branding and communication solutions for business.  Throughout his distinguished career, Lee has held marketing leadership positions locally, regionally and nationally where he was responsible for leading the strategic, marketing, communication and other-related areas focused on business strategy and growth.     He has worked for such blue-chip organizations including AAA, Pepsico, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, et. al.  Additionally, Lee was the Detroit Lead Instructor for the Emerging Leaders (formerly, e200), an initiative focused on business growth and developing entrepreneurial CEOs.  Under Lee’s three-year tenure, Detroit became the #1 program in the country.   His column turned blog, “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee”, appeared in the Michigan Chronicle for three years and now appears via blog for Crain’s Detroit Business.  It provides tips to businesses who are interested in growing their business and to individuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs.   Lee also hosts a weekly radio show, “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee”, which is broadcast on Entercom Detroit’s WXYT 1270and streamed via radio.com.   He also broadcasts “In the Conference Room with Mark S. Lee”, on 910am Superstation, Detroit. leegroupinnovation.com https://twitter.com/leegroup https://www.linkedin.com/in/leegroup   www.everythinghr.net   In addition to being a noted public speaker, he’s also an adjunct professor, Marketing, at Eastern Michigan University

Felicia G. Harris,  CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, tells us why new hires are a critical part of our business and how we can retain their value and help them thrive. How to establish a culture that keeps employees thrivingWhy filling out paperwork shouldn’t be the first job for a new employeeEstablish a relationship with your new hire from the first interviewSmall business owners have change as their advantageHow to communicate successfully with your employeesWhy compensation is always going to be an issue with employeesKey questions to ask when hiringWhy Day 1 assessments are importantPeople who develope relationships within the company stay longerHow to avoid toxic environmentsA new hire is a good barometer of your work environmentEstablishing check-ins with a new-hire is a criticalManaging expectations of the new-hire New hires are an important part of taking your company to the next levelA well-defined orientation process is keyThe culture that improves retention rates of employeesWhy bidding wars to retain talent is a dangerous trapWhy its important to have a pipeline of potential new employees Resources: Twitterhttps://twitter.com/everythinghrLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1/Felicia Harris HRhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-g-harris/

Felicia Harris, Principal Owner of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews Pamela Smith, Owner and Managing Member of PTS Compliance Consulting. PTS Compliance Consulting, based in Belleville Michigan, focuses on providing certification documentation review for women and minority businesses with corporations that possess initiatives for supplier diversity. Pamela discusses how companies can qualify for their certifications, what the benefits of certifications are, and how to navigate the business world as a minority or women certified company. 3 Key Points: 1. 4 out of 10 businesses in the United States are women-owned. 2. Make sure to investigate the validity of businesses that offer you services and ask for references. 3. Your business certifications can be written off as a tax deduction.   Show Notes: Pamela gained expertise working with the Women Business Enterprise (WBE)Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) is another third-party certification that provides assistanceWhat are the criteria for the WBE and the MBE certificationsHow do certifications help a business stand out from their competitorsThe certification fees based on a company revenueCertifications don’t guarantee you automatic businessWhy is so much information required during the certification processHow should businesses handle site visits during the certification processSuppliers talk and negative news spreads fastYou don’t just walk up to people in networking events and hand them business cardsPeople do business with people they trust and likeWhat information do you need to qualify for federal business contractsPamela Smith is also available to home-based businesses

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Dorthy Huddleston, Certified Business Solution Professional Consultant under the Advanced Manufacturing Project for the Detroit MBDA Center with the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Center (MMSDC). Dorthy explains what the Going PRO Talent Fund grant is and how to apply for it, what she offers through her information sessions, key points about leverage funds, and how to become a client of the MBDA Center.  Highlights: Dorthy shares her career expertise What is the Going PRO Talent Fund grant and how does it help close the skill gap? Are there any employer or employee restrictions with the Going PRO Talent Fund? What types of training is allowed in the program?  Are there things we should know about leverage funds? Dorthy provides a brief recap of the talking points. How can you become a client of the MBDA Center?  Do they only work with minority businesses? What is the Going PRO Talent Fund grant?What is Dorthy’s opinion about concerns that once an employee is trained they will leave the company? Which employers are eligible for the Going PROP Talent Fund Grant and how much can you get per employee? What is a certified BSP?  How can the Going PRO Talent Fund grant benefit your business and your employees?       Key Points: 1. Leverage funds can include paying for employees’ training. 2. Statistically, it is small businesses that are the engine of all communities.    3. Going PRO Talent Fund started in 2015 and it provides competitive awards to employers to assist in training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees.

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services Interviews David Steinberg, a prominent franchise lawyer in Michigan that has worked in this area since 1982 after graduating from Georgetown University.  David Steinberg explains exactly what a franchise is, what you need to know before you take on a franchise or offer franchisees to buy into a branch of your business, and the responsibilities that you can expect to have.  Highlights: David Steinberg shares his background in legal services. What is franchising? What is the difference between licensing and franchising? How do we prevent violations of franchising?  What is a franchise disclosure document? What is a personal guarantee in franchising? What types of questions should you ask to see if a franchise is right for you? When is your business ready to be franchised?  What would make franchising worthwhile on both sides? Are there franchises that might surprise people?When should a business owner talk to a franchise attorney?      Key Points: Franchising is a method of distributing goods and services under a licensing format. Franchising has 3 components that differentiate it from licensing:  Give someone else the right to sell a product or a service under a trademark/logo/name. Operate under a consistent system. Pay a fee.    The most successful franchisees follow their system all the way and don’t deviate.   https://franchiselawyer.com/  

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, discusses financial wellness for both business owners and employees. For employers, she explains the ins and outs of financial stress and urges staying balanced and healthy. For employees, she also stresses maintaining a healthy lifestyle and explains a variety of available resources to help with financial stress. Many businesses fail in their first few years of business. This is often because of poor financial planning.Harris gives a brief overview of financial landscape terminology, including expansion, contraction, recession, and the recovery phase.The “stress test” for financial planningWhy you should develop a financial plan and a relationship with your bankHow to set the culture for wellness Take breaks, offer healthy snacks to keep energy levels upMake sure to take care of yourself personally.Small business owners are more likely to hold onto employees during economic downturnsResponsibility of employees to manage their own finances, but employers can provide a financial wellness program and tax advice.Employers should also focus on their health and find balance. Resources: Financial Planning Association - fpa.orgScore - Free Small Business AdviceVeteran’s Business Outreach Centers - around the nationSmall Business Development Centers - around the nation EverythingHR -  Twitter, LinkedIn www.EverythingHRFS.net

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Dr. Lee Meadows, Professor of Management, Leadership Development Consultant at Meadows Consulting, Keynote Speaker, and Author. Dr. Meadows shares his wealth of experience of working with business owners with their human resources, what is involved in improving the perception of the relationship between HR and businesses, and what various forms of value that HR can offer to positively impact a workforce.  Highlights: What is the role of the HR world at the financial table? You have to have an understanding of the numbers that will make your business profitable.What types of value can HR add?  What is the relationship between your function and decision-making?  How can businesses improve their relationships with HR professionals?  What kind of implications does making every person an independent contractor convey? What kind of answers does Dr. Meadows gets when he asks business owners what they think the role of HR is? How can HR help prevent long-term problems on the front end? What events will Dr. Lee Meadows be partaking in?  Key Points: Go beyond your individual work function and build relationships even before you need them. HR has value in terms of how determining how functions can affect decisions. Everything is about decision-making.   All business owners need to think of themselves as teachers to maintain consistency.  Connect with Lee Meadows -  http://thelulldoctor.com/   To connect with Felicia G. Harris  www.EverythingHR.net Support@EverythingHRFS.net

This week, Felicia G. Harris, host of the EverythingHR Podcast interviews Lori T. Williams, a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan, of nearly 30 years. The first half of Lori's career was spent practicing Family Law, and the second half has been as the Owner and Managing Attorney of a legal referral service she created, called Your Legal Resource. Lori and her team help individuals and small businesses in Metro Detroit when they need legal advice or representation. Lori’s robust team of attorneys cover all areas of law, and they handle the cases after Lori speaks with the client to discuss their legal needs and determine which attorney will be the best fit for them. Just like your doctor may refer you to a specialist, Lori is an attorney who will refer you to an affordable legal specialist when needed. There is no fee to the client to use the referral service at Your Legal Resource, since the attorneys pay a referral fee if and when the client retains them. For more information visit: www.bestlegalresource.com Connect with Lori T. Williams: https://twitter.com/loritwilliams https://www.facebook.com/YourLegalResource https://www.linkedin.com/in/loritwilliams/  (Mention you heard her on the EverythingHR Podcast since she normally only accepts invitations from people she has met.) Connect with Felicia G. Harris: https://twitter.com/FeliciaHarrisHR https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1  

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews Helen Colston, Owner and CEO of Paragon Registry and Referral Group, LLC in Southfield, Michigan. Helen’s career spans administration, finance, and business consulting for over 21 years. She shares her experience working with everything and everyone from Fortune 500 corporations and small companies, to disadvantaged businesses and individuals with mental and physical barriers. Episode Highlights: Helen Colston introduces herself and her career experiences.How did Paragon Registry get started?What types of services does Paragon Registry offer their clients?Which elements for employment can Paradigm Registry help clients with?How do potential clients get enrolled in the program?What are some of the successes that Paragon has experienced?What about Paragon makes it a company with long-lasting potential?  What unique employee requests has Paragon has been able to fulfill?Which types of small businesses can Paragon service?Helen shares her personal barriers that she hasn’t allowed to define her.How does Paragon position individuals to achieve and feel fulfilled?Paragon works with everyone from teenagers to retirement ages.What makes Helen so passionate about the work she does at Paragon?Helen looks for possibilities to place employees long-term to reduce turn-over. Resources Email for Helen Colston: HColston@ParagonRRgroup.com Learn more about ParagonRRgroup.com Phone Number for Paragon Registry and Referral Group: (248) 972-6588 www.everythinghr.net

Felicia Harris CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services has her HR Manager Joslyn Bolden interview Cyekeia Lee, Director of Community Collaboration at The Kalamazoo Promise. Cyekeia Lee shares how The Kalamazoo Promise is transforming its community through education. She discusses the efforts used to create pathways for students and how businesses can pair with the foundation. Highlights: What is The Kalamazoo Promise?   What types of results has The Kalamazoo Promise generated?Why was The Kalamazoo Promise created? What are the requirements to receive The Promise? How long do students have to use their Promise?How much money has The Kalamazoo Promise paid out thus far?What are some of the popular colleges and universities that students from The Kalamazoo Promise have attended?What ways can businesses partner with The Kalamazoo Promise? Are their other similar programs in the state of Michigan?   What are some career pathways that The Kalamazoo Promise can outline for students?     Where does Cyekeia Lee see the future of The Kalamazoo Promise heading? How did she come into the role of championing The Kalamazoo Promise?Cyekeia Lee shares the ways that The Kalamazoo Promise has made changes in students’ lives.  What ways does The Kalamazoo Promise work with business organizations?   Key Points: 1.     The Kalamazoo Promise is funded by anonymous donors.  2.     The Kalamazoo Promise has spent over $124 million in tuition and fees for           over 5,700 students from Kalamazoo, Michigan. 

Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Dr. Jennifer Nash, Owner of Nash Consulting and Associates. Dr. Nash, who has 25 years as an executive coach and leadership development expert, talksabout the 5 Strategies to Build Relationship Intelligence.   Highlights: Why is it important to have relationships in our personal and professional lives? What makes up a healthy relationship? How can we turn around a toxic relationship and make it more positive? How can you build a relationship with someone that you don’t know very well? Does the environment play a role in building a mutually beneficial relationship? If you as a business owner know you have a toxic work environment, how can you repair it?What is empathy and why is it important?  What is the difference between coaching an employee and mentoring an employee?  How do we demonstrate inspirational leadership in our workforce?   What are techniques to adapt to change? How do we establish trust? Being an introvert just means that you get your energy from within and extroverts get their energy from being around others.   Key Points:  People that have a best friend at work are 7 times more likely to be engaged in their job.   Actively listening is when you are focused on what the person is saying, absorbing it, rephrasing it in your own words so they know they were understood. Not just planning your response while they talk.  ww.NashConsultingAndAssociates.com Jennifer@NashConsultingAndAssociates.com 734.489.1206

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Katie Balash, President of Vaughan Industries, a company that has been supplying carwash supplies for over 40 years. Katie Balash opens up about her personal experiences when she took over the family business when she initially wasn’t interested, what the responsibilities, learning curves, and transitional periods were like, and valuable advice for others looking to take over or pass on a family business. Episode Highlights: How did the succession plan get executed for Vaughan Industries?Katie discusses the responsibilities of entrepreneurs for their employees. How did Katie evolve Vaughan Industries after taking it over? What types of additional training did Katie Balash receive?  What are some things Katie would recommend to second generation business owners?How did Katie’s transition go between the family and the business? How do you fire somebody?What was Katie’s decision process like when she had apprehension about taking over Vaughan Industries?Being part of a multi-generational business is about being part of a legacy.What was it like for Katie being a female in a male-dominated industryYou can never stop learning and finding alliances.  Resources: support@everythinghrfs.net Email questions about EverythingHR: Support@EverythingHRFS.net Katie Balash: Linkedin Website: vaughanind.com EverythingHR Felicia G. Harris on Twitter

EverythingHR Financial and EverythingHR CEO Felicia G. Harris provides extensive insight on developing talent for your business. Find out how to instill leadership skills, communication, trust, assessments, on-the-job training, delegation strategies, and in-depth details about Felicia Harris’ Everything HR Talent Development Institute. Episode Highlights: What skills are taught at the Everything HR Talent Development Institute Influence and Leadership is a course that the Everything HR Talent Development Institute offers for improving leadership skills.Make sure that employees know that they will need to grow their skills. We are all replaceable so we need to keep adding to the value we bring. How do you improve communication and trustHow is AI going to change your business model?Talent shortages occur when businesses don’t adapt to what customers want. We have to work on our business not just in our business. Performance reviews should be part of an ongoing dialogue. Clarify the roles of your organization. How do you identify the appropriate training programs for employees? There are other forms of motivation besides monetary gains.  What types of training programs and courses are offered at the Everything HR Talent Development Institute?Why are the needs assessments very important? What do you do when you train employees that take those skills and leave?Felicia discusses offering on-the-job training. Communication is crucial in a multi-generational workforce.  You can create apprenticeship programs for any level of business. 

Are you trying to retain the technical knowledge of your company’s retirees? Felicia G. Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, shares how we can retain the mature workforce while contributing to not only the company but also the other age groups of the workforce. How to hire and maintain a mature workforce without bypassing important lawsThe age group that has the lowest unemployment rateThe top characteristic of a mature workforce and why knowing it is importantKey ways to keep the workforce engaged and involved in the organizationWhy incentives are an important part of retaining valueHow to retain value once the mature workforce retiresThe important role of succession planning in an organizationCater to the needs of the age-groupThe cultural preferences of an older workforce and how they thriveHow you find and hire the mature workforceCreate ways for the mature workforce to share their knowledgeWhat you need to know before using a recruiterThe difference between succession and replacementThe benefits of having a diverse workforceWhy having a mature workforce is beneficial for the company’s vision 3 Key Points: 1. The 65-75 age group has the lowest unemployment rate out of all of the age groups. 2. The top characteristic of this age group is consistency. 3. Offering different working incentives helps to retain this mature age group while they add value to the company. Twitter https://twitter.com/everythinghr1  Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1/    Felicia Harris HR  https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-g-harris/

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services interviews Teresa Renaud, Owner of Outsourced Sales Management Services and a Fractional Sales Specialist. Teresa shares her 8 reasons that businesses should hire outside sales management to adjust and execute best practices for the company’s sales needs. Teresa also offers advice on how getting audits done every 3-5 years offers viable assessments and what it takes to have strong lead generation.  Episode Highlights: ?   What are the foundational things businesses need to outsource their sales management?  ?   How does Teresa’s company handle client acquisition and client retention? ?   Most owners hate managing these sales teams.   ?   Don’t rip and replace your top seller.  ?   What are sales people typically motivated by? ?   Why isn’t it a good idea for a business to have a selling sales manager?  ?   Healthy competition can be a fun motivator for sales staff.  ?   Is it possible for clients to hire Teresa for multi-year projects?  ?   Does Outsourced Sales Management Services assist in recruiting sales people?  ?   Everyone can benefit from focusing on winning.  ?   Always come from a place of expertise in your area of work.  ?   Without a sales manager, sales staff are running the show.  ?   Get an audit every 3-5 years . Teresa Renaud: trenaud@salesQB.com   www.salesqb.com/teresarenaud Call 586-713-5252

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews Andrea Fleischfresser, CPCC, PCC, Leadership/Career/Personal Development Coach at Destination You Coaching & Development. Andrea shares her experiences working as an expatriate coach and cross-cultural trainer that assists leaders in being effective on an international level. Also, learn from Andrea Fleischfresser’s understanding of what makes a great leader, the power of open-mindedness, what is involved in acclimating to a new culture, and the services her company Destination You Coaching & Development provides to clients.   Episode Highlights:  ?   To develop leaders for a global economy, what are the things that Destination You coaches them on?  ?    How does Andrea get clients prepared?  ?    What are the steps of an employee going into another culture?  ?    What can be expected in the interview process?  ?    Andrea discusses psychological assessments and getting acclimated to a new country. ?    Being open-minded and open enough to share can benefit everyone.   ?    Andrea Fleischfresser shares her background that begins with being from Brazil and her husband from Italy.  ?    What are some suggestions that Andrea has for someone who struggles with networking and embracing a global mindset?  ?   Vulnerability affects our self-awareness and leadership. ?    What are the qualities of a true leader? ?    Andrea shares a story about a client from Puerto Rico looking to work better with their team? ?    People often learn more from their mistakes than they do from their successes. 

This week we revisit the episode in which Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews a team of lawyers from Littler Mendelson Law Firm regarding employment law updates. They discuss a range of updates and pitfalls including paid time off, minimum wage, immigration, legal marijuana use, firearms, and sexual harassment.  Littler Mendelson Law Firm is the largest employer-side employment law firm in the world with 1400 attorneys; it is exclusively an employer management defense firmMichigan recent law updates - new paid sick leave going into effect in March 2019There was no mandatory paid sick leave in Michigan before this act was passedTo be in compliance with the new law, any company with 50 or more employees should consult with its legal teamStatus on state Guidance - Guidance from the state would be helpful, but it may not happen Employers should consult with legal teams to know whether specific employees are covered by the new actMichigan state Legislature passed a minimum wage increase law which will again increase at the end of March 2019Current wages for salaried workers and how to calculate work time based on the Fair Labor Standards ActImmigration laws including and recent historical background, necessary forms, and other detailsLittler Mendelson collaborates with someone’s existing legal counsel How the recent legalization of recreational marijuana is impacting labor laws nationwide Firearms in the workplaceThe #MeToo movement and why employers need to take it seriously Connect with Felicia Harris https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-g-harris/