Podcast appearances and mentions of felicia harris

Have you ever considered the power of a small act of kindness? In our newest episode, we sit down with Felicia Harris, the inspirational founder of Greater Works Today Incorporated and the Operation Blessings We Care Campaign. Felicia's mission is to enhance self-esteem, strengthen communities, and empower people of all ages. She does this in a unique way: by providing comforting body care products to cancer patients. Hear how these small donations bring lights into the hospitals and spark hope in the hearts of those going through some of their darkest days.Felicia doesn't stop there. She collaborates with high school students to package and distribute these care kits, demonstrating that any donation can make a significant difference. We delve into her work with five cancer centers and hear amazing stories of joy, hope, and even the formation of new friendships. From hydrating lotion to Shea Butter lip scrub and balm, her carefully curated gifts are more than just products - they're symbols of humanity's inherent kindness and empathy. Join us as Felicia takes us on a heartwarming journey that will surely inspire you to make a difference, no matter how small, in someone else's life. For a donation at any amount - Greater Works Today Inc  We look forward to seeing you succeed! - www.KeepOnSharing.com - Code - KOSSupport the showwww.CoachMikkiandFriends.com

Felicia Harris-Williams has blended her passion for tea, holistic healing and wellness into the perfect brew. The mother of three, and volunteer for the Philadelphia Commission for Women, started Gynger Tea House in 2015 after a major health scare that required open heart surgery. She uses her brand to fight racial inequities in health care by educating and empowering other Black women and advocating for their wellness. “I'm privileged to be able to have a platform to advocate for women, to raise these concerns, to share resources about things that can save our lives,” she says.

The Memphis chapter of the NAACP is one of the national organization's oldest and most important. The chapter has been in several locations since its founding more than 100 years ago but has remained rooted in the neighborhood now known as South City, which is home to many important local sites in local Black history, including Clayborn Temple and the Universal Life building. For the past 40 years or so, the NAACP has been located at 588 Vance Avenue, in a building that has its own history, including housing an early Black-owned bank branch as well as Benjamin Hook's law offices. The NAACP building recently had a significant facelift and also is undergoing inside renovations to allow it to better serve its members, as well as provide office space for small businesses and nonprofits. In this program, longtime NAACP leaders Deidre Malone and Felica Harris discuss the chapter's illustrious history and the importance of the 588 Vance building and the surrounding neighborhood to Memphis Black history and culture. Later in the program, regular commentator Cole Bradley returns to talk with Emily about the connection between physical spaces and the history and stories we remember. Additional information NAACP Memphis Memphis Heritage Trail Walking Tours and Maps of Important Historic Sites

Felicia L. Harris, PhD, is a writer, speaker, and associate professor at the University of Houston-Downtown, where she teaches communication and serves as the Assistant Director of the Center for Critical Race Studies. Her scholarship explores issues of race, representation, culture, and community in mass media and higher education, and has been published in academic journals including The Black Scholar, The Review of Communication, and FIRE!!! The Multimedia Journal of Black Studies.   Beyond her work in the academy, Felicia is an avid writer exploring issues of faith, identity, and justice in publications such as HuffPost, Faithfully Magazine, the Our Bible App, and more. Her mission is to empower others to imagine beautiful futures for those who are often overlooked. She accomplishes this through academic scholarship, editorial writing, and ministry work as an intercessory prayer warrior and small group leader. In September 2021, Felicia published her first book, First in the Family: Biblical Truths for Cycle Breakers with Leafwood Publishers. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her son, Omari, and their dog, Ray Charlie.

This week, Felicia Harris of the city's Division of Housing and Community Development and Jimmie Tucker of Self Tucker Architects visit Memphis Metropolis to talk about the upcoming revitalization of Historic Melrose School. Deeply informed by years of community advocacy for the building, the plan for Melrose calls for a new branch library, a genealogy room, affordable senior apartments, and other amenities. Later in the show, commentator Charlie Santo, director of the University of Memphis Department of City and Regional Planning, joins Emily to talk about Mayor Strickland's recently announced Accelerate Memphis initiative, which will invest some $200 million in civic assets (such as Melrose), parks, and neighborhoods. Among many promising aspects to Accelerate Memphis is the resources it will allocate to supporting the city's recently adopted Memphis 3.0 comprehensive plan.

This is your HR news flash for the week of November 30, 2020, your briefing on talent management and the world of work from HRCI. No matter the economy’s condition, HR professionals play a critical role in their organizations. However, during economic downturns, position security can be a concern. In this moment, it is important to proactively position yourself as a valuable business partner. Recently, Felicia Harris joined our Alchemizing HR webinar series to discuss practices for protecting your career during these uncertain times. Here are a few tips she shared during the webinar: First, facilitate cross-functional meetings. HR professionals play a pivotal role in bringing together cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrate how you can bring teams together and encourage a healthy exchange of ideas from across the organization. This will establish you as an effective leader and bring departments together to solve business problems. Second, invest in yourself and your future. Studying and earning your HRCI certification is an excellent first step for your professional development. It shows your commitment to the HR profession, and it also demonstrates to your colleagues that you are a reliable source on HR topics. You can also create a personal mission, vision and values statement that aligns with your organization. Share your personal mission statement with your colleagues. This will demonstrate that you have carefully thought about your organization’s mission and the role you play. Finally, recognize your organization's place in the economic cycle. Every economy goes through cycles. Recognizing this helps prepare your organization for the future. Focus on preserving resources in peak times, so that future economic downturns have less impact on employment and your overall business. 

On October 12, 2020, Felicia Harris Hoss gave a Facebook LIVE presentation reviewing each of the 8 proposed Charter amendments voters will see on Pearland's November 3rd ballot. Felicia spent weeks reviewing information publicly available, the applicable laws, and the Charter itself. The City's Attorney was also gracious with his time, and assisted Felicia in gaining an understanding - from the City's perspective - for each of the proposed changes. In this episode, Felicia provides an in-depth review of each proposition to assist you in deciding how to cast your vote at the polls.

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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

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/  

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

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

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, 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  

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?

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

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

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, 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

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/ 

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews Renee Walker, Founder of Renee Walker & Associates, Brand and Communications Expert, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and Vlogger. Renee shares her immense brand wisdom and provides tangible skills that can be applied to employees looking to expand their executive presence to move up in leadership roles. Show Notes: Renee Walker clarifies the difference between introverts and extroverts. What are some statistics related to executive presence?What are ways to correct problems with making decisions?How can you turn failure into something positive?How does communication benefit having a strong executive presence?What can introverts do to get seen as a strong part of the team?How did Renee launch her company?What is the process of hiring Renee’s company?How can you help control how you are judged in the first seven seconds?Your website has two-tenths of a second to engage visitors before they click off forever.We all need individuals that are willing, to be honest with us.How can you distinguish yourself online with stronger executive presence?How can Renee’s company help people with executive assessments?What can we do to improve the impact we make in public?  

Felicia Harris, Founder, and CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services has Joslyn Bolden, the HR manager at EverythingHR, as a guest host interview Shaniece Bennett, a CPA and Founder of Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services. The focus of Shaniece’s talk is covering cashflow management, how to hire the ideal CPA, and what services her company Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services can 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.Make sure you have enough cash when you need it and review it more often than you view your income statements.   Show Highlights: Shaniece Bennett introduces Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services.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?  How should you be engaging with your CPA throughout the year?What are cash discounts in regards to taxes?How does the Prompt Payment Act work?What is entailed in a government contract debrief?Does Accutrak provide training or information regarding cash management? Resources Email  Shaniece Bennett: SBennett@Accutrak.biz Learn about accutrakservice.com Accutrak Consulting and Accounting Services: (586)-840-6494

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.comLearn more about ParagonRRgroup.comPhone Number for Paragon Registry and Referral Group: (248) 972-6588

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    

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Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews Alari Adams, Founder, and Attorney at ASquared Legal Group, a minority and women-certified law firm based in downtown Detroit, specializing in business, labor and employment, and intellectual property law. Alari breaks down the differences between types of business structures, ways businesses can protect themselves from risk and vulnerability, and issues regarding independent contractors and employees. 3 Key Points: 1. Make sure your business has a contract clearly stating the services you are going to render and the expected payments for them. 2. Ask for references, hire within the state, and require a multi-level payment structure before hiring someone for services. 3. Look over the indemnity section of your contract for details about reimbursement. Show Notes:  What types of challenges do your clients typically need help with  Should late fees be included in contract  How can business owners protect themselves from being taken advantage of What is the difference between providing an employee an offer letter and an employment contract What are issues employers should be mindful of Know the difference between an employee and an independent contractor What are the choices you have depending on your business structure Limited Liability Company’s assets are the only ones vulnerable to litigation From a risk perspective, should businesses be set up as S-Corps or C-Corps Alari Adams shares her contact information for business inquiries What are some primary risks for business owners to be aware of How should you calculate the hours for the Paid Medical Leave Act When should you update employee handbooks and procedures Make sure you have a harassment and discrimination policy in place

Felicia Harris, Principal Owner of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews Patricia Shall, President of Creative Benefits& Insurance Solutions and Sean Powers, Attorney and Partner at Lacey & Jones, LLP about legal marijuana use from a business perspective. They cover how marijuana legalization has affected workplace discipline, employment policies, workers compensation, and what employers and employees should know when facing medical marijuana situations. 3 Key Points: Marijuana stays in the system for anywhere between 24 hours and 30 days.50 nanograms per milliliter is the cutoff level for testing results.There are no states that allow medical marijuana at the workplace. Show Notes: How many states have legalized medical marijuana and recreational marijuana useCan employers prohibit the use of marijuanaDrug test policies shouldn’t just be to get rid of employeesAre we allowed to ask if employees are currently using the drugHow do we handle employees having drugs in their possession on a federal government siteHow do we handle claims of marijuana mixed with other drugsCan employers require applicants to pay for drug testsWorkplace rules and policies need to be in writing and made clear to employeesWhat are the general terms of unemployment benefits and marijuana testingWhat common questions do they tend to get from clients about medical marijuanaWhat is a Stokes EvaluationKeep reinforcing drug policies and keep records of these communicationsThere is no particular stereotype for medical marijuana use

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 Steve Czerniak, an organizational development expert who works as a volunteer consultant supporting small businesses, non-profit organizations, and start-up companies. The discussion navigates through strategies to build up trust among employees, motivate them if their work feels unchallenging, and how open communication strengthens engagement. Mr. Czerniak is an organizational development expert who works as a volunteer consultant supporting small businesses, non-profit organizations, and start-up companies.Steve has experience working with a major defense contractor and as an internal consultantEmployees desire financial compensation, security, stability, protection, inclusion, rewards, recognition, challenges, and empowermentHow to retain current employees and reach new employees even if your business can't provide top dollar.How to maintain a positive reputationYou don’t have to be the smartest person in the room, and you shouldn’t have to beHave an understanding of not just “where” you’re headed, but “when” you’re headedCompany culture includes the strong selling point of being able to work with highly talented peopleBeing passive is the worst choice possibleHow do you keep employees motivated when they don’t feel excited by their contributions?Employee value propositions need accountability from the leaders, the company, and the employeesA business is nothing without people, make them feel appreciated.Set smart goals and stretch goals for employee evaluations to help them succeed www.EverythingHR.net  

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 Twitter https://twitter.com/everythinghr1 Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/everythinghr1/ Connect with Felicia Harris https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-g-harris/ 

Felicia Harris, CEO of EverythingHR and EverythingHR Financial Services, interviews three millennial staff members about misconceptions, struggles, and stressors of the millennial work generation. The group discusses a range of topics including self-advocacy, problem-solving, social media and technology, employee needs, and retirement strategies. Interview with millennial EverythingHR staff Common misconceptions regarding millennialsWhy having strategies to advance such as job-shadowing, self-advocacy, and involvement in job evaluation is importantStressful job place areas and what we should do about themIs addiction to technology and social media a millennial problem or a societal one?How to keep focused at workDo millenials lack the ability to communicate face-to-face?Are Millenials highly sheltered? The millennial balancing act - public vs private information; personal vs professionalThe stress of the potential loss of social securityOpinion diversity is important for business success How to prepare for retirement and explore other revenue generating optionsReduce Millennials stress through open communication, opportunity for growth and advancement, flexibility, financial benefits, and work/life balanceWhy having opportunities to shine and advance within a company is important for a millennial

This episode hosted by Director Paul Young and Joyce Cox, OCCE Manager, catches up with Felicia Harris of Memphis Heritage Trail and  Carolyn Michael-Banks of A Tour Of Possibilities to discuss the rich African-American history and culture of Memphis and its many neighborhoods. 

On this episode, Lauren Rei & Jay "The Gentleman" sit down with Principal of HighTouch Enterprises We talk about her humble beginnings to her huge successful business now, and also why its OK to fail but to not live in your failure.

Paul Young and Joyce Cox visit visit with Preston Lauterbach, author of the award-winning books Beale Street Dynasty, The Chitlin Circuit and the widely-read article, Memphis Burning  [ https://placesjournal.org/article/memphis-burning/ ]  and Felicia Harris of the Memphis Heritage Trail Project. They cover a wide range of topics: Preston's work (Beale Street Dynasty and Memphis Burning) Confederate Statues South City and its development Enjoy!!!