Wearables and Wellness in the Workplace
It’s clear that the wearable trend is here to stay. From counting steps to interrupting our sedentary habits—wearable technology helps us make...
Building Habits Using the Better Than Before Model
Have you ever determined whether you are better at completing tasks in the morning or evening? Do you prefer starting a new project or opening...
2016: The Year Ahead for Employers in Oregon
Our friends at Jackson Lewis, P.C. created a wonderful executive summary of the legislative updates on the minds of employers in 2016. The 2016: The...
How We Created a Culture Video and Why You Should Consider Making One
Talent is hard to find—at least, the right talent sure is. There may be a large pool of people ready and willing to work for you, but few with the...
Is HR Strategic?
Why is the human resources department often seen as overhead by the leaders of organizations? Lacey Halpern joins the podcast to discuss why the...
The Impact of Cultural Perceptions within the Workplace
This article was written by Eileen Sakai, Vice President of Pacific Dreams, Inc. In this time of greater globalization, building bridges in a...
Oregon’s Minimum Wage to Rise to $14.75 in Portland by 2022
Today, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a bill into law that will raise Oregon's minimum wage over the next 6 years. The bill passed last week...
Small Business HR Trends to Expect in 2016
Anne Donovan, Tana Thomson, and Alishia Young give their top predictions for trends and buzzwords to expect in 2016: ...
3 Predictions for HR in 2016
We asked Anne Donovan, Tana Thomson, and Alishia Young what they predict to happen in HR during 2016: 1. Healthcare will continue to evolve. Anne...
Talent Acquisition, Hiring for Culture Fit, and Offering Unique Benefits
During a panel discussion at the Leadership and Economic Summit on November 4, 2015 in Portland, Oregon, three business leaders discuss some of the...
Scott Beebe on Operating Business With Clear Vision, Mission and Values
Scott Beebe of the Business on Purpose podcast joins Brandon Laws to discuss why business leaders and HR professionals should be operating business...
Oregon Paid Sick Leave Frequently Asked Questions
Following the January 1, 2016 implementation of the Oregon Sick Leave law, employers continue to grapple with understanding the various provisions...
The Go-Giver Book Discussion and Review
Tyler Meuwissen of Xenium HR joins Brandon Laws for a discussion of the book The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg...
ACA Reporting Requirements
The Affordable Care Act has been a rather confusing piece of legislation for many employers, as it’s impacted what they are required to do and...
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2016 Tax Rates and Limits [Download]
Each year, we compile a comprehensive list of some of the most important information employers need to know in terms of tax rates, limits and dates....
How to Leverage Employee Assistance Programs to Retain Talent
Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR joins Brandon Laws on the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss employee assistance programs (EAPs)....
My Favorite Books of 2015
In the throws of everything going on in my life, I always try to carve out time for reading. Of the books I read during 2015—which was a mix of...
Make a List and Check it Twice – Complying with New Oregon Laws
As we conclude 2015, be sure you are prepared for the Oregon employer legal measures that become effective on January 1, 2016: ✓ Ban the Box...
Why Employers Should Care About Emotional Intelligence
Katherine Thomas of Xenium HR joins Brandon Laws for a discussion on emotional intelligence (EQ) in relation to IQ and why people, including...
Ban-the-Box Law and Re-Entry for Those With Criminal Records
Wendy Gilbert and Brandon Laws of Xenium HR discuss people with criminal records re-entering into the job market and what it means for employers and...
Conversationally Speaking – Book Review
The Xenium book club has dabbled in quite a variety of books over the past few years. From fables, such as The Leader Who Had No Title,...
Growing a Business With Purpose in Mind
Jon Spencer, CFO, COO & Principal at Solutions YES and Brandon Laws discuss the growth of Solutions YES, meeting the demands of the market,...
REI’s #OptOutside: Where HR Meets Marketing
REI garnered national attention when it announced that the doors to their 143 locations will be closed the day after Thanksgiving, otherwise known...
5 Myths About What Makes a Great Workplace
Brandon Laws leads a discussion with Suzi Alligood and Molly Kelley of Xenium HR about the HBR.org article titled 5 Myths of Great Workplaces....
How to Navigate the Back-to-School Work Schedule Challenges
Lacey Halpern of Xenium HR discusses the back-to-school challenges that working parents face. Inevitably, kids get sick, they have after-school...
Why You Shouldn't Cancel One-on-One Meetings
Molly Kelley leads a discussion with Brandon Laws and Suzi Alligood on an article from HBR.org titled Cancelling One-on-One Meetings Destroys Your...
What It's Like Working at Xenium HR
Employees of Xenium HR share what it's like to work at Xenium HR. They talk about the culture, the people, and what drives them to do great...
Joy, Inc – How We Built a Workplace People Love – Book Discussion
Brandon Laws and Tyler Meuwissen discuss the book Joy, Inc: How We Built a Workplace People Love by Richard Sheridan. In the episode, Brandon and...
What the ‘Ban the Box’ Law Means for Oregon Employers
Molly Kelley, Sr. HR Business Partner, and Paige Tamlyn, HR Representative, contributed to this post. This past summer, Oregon became the most...
Why We Think the Answer to "Can HR Be Saved?" is Yes
In a recent Harvard Business Review podcast and accompanying article, Peter Cappelli discusses a number of criticisms about human resources and...
Should Employers Scrap Annual Performance Reviews?
Suzi Alligood leads a discussion with Molly Kelley and Brandon Laws on an article from the Washington Post about why Accenture plans to get rid of...
What You Need To Know About the New Oregon Paid Sick Leave Law
Fallon Niedrist, an Associate Attorney with JJH Law in Portland, Oregon, joins the Human Resources for Small Business podcast to discuss the new...
Should the U.S. Government & Employers Offer Paid Leave for New Fathers?
Suzi, Molly and Brandon discuss an article in the Washington Post called "Richard Branson has announced a great paid leave policy for 0.2 percent of...
Podcast: What It's Like as In-House HR and as an HR Consultant
Are you an HR professional who is curious about what it is like to be an in-house HR professional or an HR consultant? In the 45th episode of the...
IAP-11: Is Drug Testing Pointless?
Molly Kelley leads a discussion with Suzi Alligood and Brandon Laws on an article from The Atlantic on "The Pointlessness of the Workplace Drug...
Podcast: Attorney Dan Grinfas on New Proposed Changes to FLSA Exemption Laws
UPDATED 11/18/15 – DOL Indicates That New White Collar Exemption Overtime Rule May Not Go Into Effect Until Late 2016 Dan Grinfas, a labor and...
Emergency Preparedness and Oregon’s Looming Mega-Quake
Dena Guralnick, Xenium’s Operations Project Supervisor, contributed to this post. Several weeks ago, The New Yorker threw a grenade into the hearts...
Podcast: What Do Millennials Want From Work?
Lacey Halpern joins Brandon Laws as co-host in this episode as they discuss an article on LinkedIn Pulse titled "Millennials Don't Want Work Life...
IAP-10: How to Build a Remote Workforce
Download the MP3 | Run Time: 12:32Brandon, Molly and Suzi discuss an essay from Inc.com called "The Right Way to Build a Remote Culture." In this...
The 9 Most Common HR Mistakes
Xenium HR Business Partners Annie Oxenfeld, Jenny Scull, and Judy Lofurno contributed to this post. You’ve started a company, hired some stellar...
Podcast: How to Hire the Right Sales Person for Your Organization
Subscribe via iTunes | Download the MP3 | Run Time: 31:17 Returning guest, Jan Foster, of Performance Resources, Inc, joins the Human...
Xenium Participates in 2015 KGW School Supply Drive
Xenium is once again participating in the KGW School Supply Drive! This annual drive is organized by KGW Portland. All supplies will go to...
IAP-09: Leading and Working With Millennials
Download the MP3 | Run Time: 12:01 Molly, Brandon, and Suzi discuss the articles "5 Tips for Leading Millenials" from Entrepreneur and "What you...
Podcast: Strategic Interviewing with Lacey Halpern
Subscribe via iTunes | Download the MP3 | Run Time: 25:52 Lacey Halpern joins the HR for Small Business podcast to talk about strategic...
Xenium Volunteers at Project Lemonade
On two Friday June afternoons, groups of Xenium employees volunteered at Project Lemonade, a nonprofit organization that provides Oregon foster...
July 2015 Legal Update for Oregon Employers
Find below a brief description of several recent and pertinent legal updates, the status of each bill, and its potential effective date. Department...
IAP-08: Tony Hsieh and the Holacracy Model at Zappos
Download the MP3 | Run Time: 11:32 Suzi, Molly and Brandon discuss an article from Business Insider in regards to Zappos' CEO Tony Hsieh moving the...
'Hardwiring Happiness' Book Review
In one way or another, we are all trying to find ways to achieve greater happiness in the workplace. For me, happiness at work translates to...
Employees on Social Media: What's Not to "Like"?
Molly Kelley, Xenium Senior HR Business Partner, also contributed to this post. Technology really does some fantastic things for us. However, some...
Podcast: How to Manage Conflict in the Workplace
Subscribe via iTunes | Download the MP3 | Run Time: 18:30 Megan Leatherman, a human resources consultant in Portland, Oregon, joins the HR for Small...
Supreme Court Rules Against Abercrombie in Civil Rights Case
The Supreme Court ruled Monday, June 1, in an 8-1 decision that Abercrombie & Fitch violated civil rights law when it chose to not hire a Muslim...