Workplace Strategies Update

Dr. Dennis Davis and Joe Beachboard interview national workplace safety expert Eric Hobbs about the new OSHA workplace standards. Later, Karen Tynan joins the show to clarify how the rules are different in California. And Dennis and Joe have their final battle over who tells the better wine story.

Dr. Dennis Davis and Joe Beachboard interview national workplace safety expert Eric Hobbs about the new OSHA workplace standards. Later, Karen Tynan joins the show to clarify how the rules are different in California. And Dennis and Joe have their final battle over who tells the better wine story.

Dr. Dennis Davis and Joe Beachboard discuss a new study on what the post-pandemic workplace will look like. And they welcome special guest Kelly, Hughes, an employment lawyer and expert on flexible workplace policies. As always, the program concludes with two wine stories – and one audience winner.

Dr. Dennis Davis and Joe Beachboard examine the ramifications for employers of vaccination guidance recently issued by the EEOC in an interview with special guest Charles Thompson. In addition, Tom Davis provides insights on President Biden's first appointment to the NLRB. All that, and the battle to tell the best wine story continues – while listeners continue to win great bottles of vino.

This week's episode examines the many new state laws legalizing marijuana and the ramifications for employers with guest Tae Phillips. Also, meet the host of Virtual Workplace Strategies, Shafeeqa Giarratani. Dennis and Joe wrap up the show with their weekly battle over the best wine story.

This week's episode dives into employers' response to the CDC's surprise announcement that vaccinated individuals no long need to wear masks. COVID and the workplace expert Michael Eckard explains several of the key issues the business community faces. And Dennis and Joe continue their battle over who tells the best wine story, with one member of the audience winning a bottle of wine sent by the loser.

Joe and Dennis look at the highlights of the recently released agenda for Workplace Strategies 2021, being held on June 23-25 in Austin, Texas. Then Joe Clees joins the show to talk about his popular closing presentation “The Wacky World of Employment Law”. And Dennis and Joe continue to battle over who tells the best wine story, with one member of the audience being the big winner.

Joe and Dennis interview workplace safety expert Eric Hobbs, who previews emergency COVID standards that all employers will soon be required to comply with. And the battle continues between Joe and Dennis over who has the best wine story. The biggest winner though is one member of the audience, who will win the bottle of his or her choice.

Author, consultant, and international presenter Erica Dhawan explains how connectional intelligence allows us to get big things done. She also previews her talk on her new book “Digital Body Language” at Workplace Strategies 2021 on June 24. And the wine battle between Joe Beachboard and Dr. Dennis Davis wages on.

Episode 7: Union Organizing, NLRB and Wine Traditional Labor Lawyer Ruthie Goodboe discusses the increase in union organizing, pending federal legislation that will lead to more organizing drives (the PRO Act), and the changes that we should expect to see at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Joe and Dennis introduce two new wines, and a lucky listener wins one of them.

Podcast #6 – Author, Musician, and TV Personality Daryl Davis Dennis and Joe talk about race relations with Daryl Davis, who will be the Keynote Presenter at Workplace Strategies on Friday, June 25. Daryl has become famous for convincing more than 200 KKK members to reject the organization. And find out who won last week's wine contest – and make sure you are entered to win your favorite bottle this week.

Dennis and Joe discuss diversity, equity and inclusion practices, policies, and training with Ogletree Deakins Shareholder Shafeeqa Giarratani. Shafeeqa, who is based in Austin, also shares her favorite activities in her hometown and Joe and Dennis compete for your votes for the best wine story of the week.

Dennis and Joe discuss the events in DC on January 6 and federal employment policy in the Biden Administration with former judge and seven-term Congressman Charlie Gonzalez. Dennis and Joe also discuss their favorite wines, with the audience deciding the winner. And one listener wins a bottle of vino!

This special edition exclusively focuses on violence in the workplace. The tragic mass killings in Atlanta and Boulder have created many concerns for employers about protecting their workers. Dr. Davis defines workplace violence, discusses the frightening statistics, and provides specific tips for all employers.

Join us as we interview our special guest James Plunkett. Jim Plunkett is a shareholder in the Washington, D.C. office of Ogletree Deakins. Jim was previously the Director for Labor Law Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce where he focused on legislation, regulations, and policy decisions that impact the workplace. This included activity concerning the National Labor Relations Board, the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as international labor issues. Jim also publishes the weekly Beltway Buzz with helpful Washington D.C. insights.

Join us as we interview our special guest Cheryl Stanton. Cheryl is the immediate past Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division at the United States Department of Labor under the Trump Administration. She previously served as the Executive Director of the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.

Please join Joe Beachboard and Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D. as they update us in what's new in labor and employment law. Joseph (“Joe”) Beachboard is a nationally recognized expert on labor and employment law issues. Dennis A. Davis, Ph.D.*, is recognized nationally as an expert on Workplace Violence Prevention, Workplace Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Sexual Harassment, and Cultural Diversity.