Oregon Legislature Updates – July 2021
The Oregon Legislature recently wrapped up its 2021 session. In addition to the updates, we shared in previous posts, the following is an overview...
Our 300th Episode: Looking to the Future with Xenium President Anne Donovan
What’s it like to lead a business into the post-pandemic future? Find out how Anne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, is approaching the next steps...
The Three Pillars of Compensation
Download our eBook The Three Pillars of Compensation to learn about the most important factors to consider when updating your compensation strategy.
The Four Factors of Engagement with Jay Schaufeld
Jay Schaufeld, Head of HR and People Operations at HqO, discusses valuable retention strategies to combat the Great Resignation and ways companies can engage employees by targeting what matters most.
Oregon Safe Employment Act Amended
Senate Bill 483 was signed into Oregon law on June 15, 2021 amending the state’s Safe Employment Act to increase protection for workplace safety complaints.
How to Take Charge of Your Career
Mark Herschberg, career-building expert and author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, learned the hard way about the skills necessary for a successful and dynamic career. In this episode, Mark talks about the inspiration for his recent book and gives practical career-building tips to business leaders and rising talent alike. No matter where you are in your career journey, it’s time to start thinking about your future and setting measurable goals to reach success.
Oregon OSHA Temporary High Heat Rule
On July 8, 2021, Oregon OSHA released a temporary rule to provide protection for workers exposed to high heat temperatures. The temporary rule is...
Technology, Humanity, and the Future of Business with Deb Westphal
According to Deb Westphal, there is a bright future ahead, and businesses should embrace the changes that technology will continue to bring.
Get Up and Get Moving with Lizzy Williamson
Whereas we’re already prone to a sedentary lifestyle, COVID only made things worse. So, how do we get our groove back? According to guest Lizzy Williamson, founder and author of Two Minute Moves, it’s all about getting up and getting moving. Incorporating movement into our workday is critical to not only our physical health but to our mental health as well.
Oregon OSHA Ends Mask and Distancing Requirements for Workplaces
Effective June 30, 2021, Oregon OSHA announced that it is lifting the facial covering and physical distancing requirements of its COVID-19 rule for...
Oregon CROWN Act and OFLA Amendments
Oregon State legal updates include Oregon passing the CROWN Act and amendments made to Oregon’s HB 2474 Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). Both will be effective on January 1, 2022
The Introvert and Effective Leadership with Berry Kruijning
Berry Kruijning, leadership development and communications coach, teacher, and founder of Crowning Communications, teaches us how to maximize the untapped potential of the introverted leader.
Digitizing the Frontline Workforce with Cris Grossmann
This episode features an interview with Cris Grossman, CEO and Co-Founder of Beekeeper, a company committed to connecting non-desk or “frontline” employees through technology.
eBook: Seven Ways to Step Up Your HR Strategy
Download our eBook to learn more about these 7 common pitfalls that many companies fall into when developing their HR strategies.
Leadership Accountability That WON’T Get Lost in Translation with Vince Molinaro
In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, host Brandon Laws talks with Vince Molinaro about leadership accountability, something that many businesses value but struggle to put into practice.
Oregon Revises Non-compete Law
Oregon’s Governor signed Senate Bill 169 into law last month which further revises Oregon’s law governing employment-related non-compete...
Breaking the Stigma: Mental Wellness in the Workplace
No one can deny that there’s been a significant shift when it comes to mental wellness in the workplace. Whether it’s the onset of a global pandemic...
Multigenerational Diversity in the Workplace with Meghan Gerhardt
Years of research and time in the field have taught Megan Gerhardt that intergenerational cooperation is a necessary yet overlooked aspect of an effective team. She is passionate about providing team-building strategies and workshops to help leaders maximize the potential of a multi-generational team.
The Mental Health Crisis Facing Us as We Emerge From the Pandemic
To continue our focus on Mental Health Month in May, this article provides resources and data from the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic had on the mental health of millions of people.
Creating Space and Getting (un)Busy with Garland Vance
Get some practical insight about busyness in your own life, and find out how to create some space in your calendar (and your mind) with our guest, Garland Vance.
Fostering Workplace Accountability with Carolyn Taylor
Carolyn Taylor — culture advisor, author, speaker, and accountability extraordinaire — has just released a new book: Accountability at Work: How to Make and Keep Promises and Have Others Do the Same. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Carolyn gives the audience some insight into her inspiration for diving into this topic, along with some helpful tips for finding accountability in the workplace.
DOL Withdrawing Rule for Independent Contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that they are fully withdrawing the implementation of the final rule on Independent Contractors...
Xenium wins ClearlyRated’s 2021 Best of HR Award for Service Excellence
We are so proud to announce this achievement and thankful to our clients for their incredible support. ClearlyRated's Best of HR Services® Award...
The Art of Alignment with Patty Beach
Brandon Laws interviews Patty Beach about the topics discussed in her new book, The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Leadership. It’s all about getting your team aligned behind a good idea and leading them effectively toward a vision or goal.
May is National Mental Health Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Xenium HR will be bringing you resources and tips to manage your own mental health and wellness all month long.
Making a Measurable Difference with Caroline Boudreaux
Caroline Boudreaux quit her job and travelled around the world for a year, prompting her to create the Miracle Foundation. Hear her story.
Defining and Finding Holistic Wellness with Sara Bradley
In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws gets practical tips on holistic wellness from Xenium team member, Sara Bradley.
2021 Legal Update for Oregon Employers
The start of a new quarter is a good time for businesses to assess how they're charting with regards to new employer legislation and compliance....
A New Hire’s Take on the Xenium Onboarding Process
Brandon Laws interviews our latest new hire, Gabrielle Cohen, to get her take on her onboarding experience with Xenium. We cover the good, the bad, the tried, and the true so that you can take what worked (and avoid what didn’t) as you hone your new-hire onboarding experience.
Value Grows from Great HR
When your company is grounded in solid HR practices, things run smoothly, company culture is healthy and your employees have what they need to grow.
Learn, Adapt, Grow: A Post-Pandemic Reflection
As a business leader, are you wondering how to lead, grow, and change with the times? If so, give a listen to this Transform Your Workplace podcast...
EEO-1 Report Collection Opens April 26, 2021
This week, the EEOC announced that they will begin collecting 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data on April 26, 2021. The process for collecting...
Promoting Workplace Wellness with Diane Schwartz
Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communication and the Workplace Wellness Insider, discusses the effects of COVID-19 on important issues in the workplace.
Investing in Leadership Development: Top 4 Contributions
What I have learned over the past 20 years working with all types of organizations is that supervisors and managers have the most significant impact...
No Nonsense Time Management
We all know that it’s impossible to get back lost time. But what if, going forward, we put some methods into place that help us maximize our time?...
A Glimpse Into Workplace Conflict and Mediation with Nicole Blevins
Xenium’s own Nicole Blevins gives listeners a glimpse into workplace mediation. From an outline of the process itself to the challenges that come with workplace conflict, Nicole provides an overview of what she’s learned since earning her certification as a workplace mediator.
Federal Government Passes American Rescue Plan
Congress passed the latest COVID-19 relief bill, known as the American Rescue Plan, on March 10th and President Biden has stated he will sign the...
Redefining HR with Lars Schmidt
In this eye-opening episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, we tackle the topic of the inevitable changes in the world of HR. Brandon Laws...
Why Investing in Your People is Critical to Business Success
EPISODE SUMMARY Building a business from the ground up takes the right people, proven processes, and of course, money. In today’s episode of the...
Finding Your Identity Both In and Out of Work With Laurie Ruettimann
EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Laurie Ruettiman — author, speaker, and HR expert — discusses the many...
Small Changes at Work for Bigger Impact with Thalma Lobel
Thalma Lobel, author of Whatever Works: The Small Cues that Make a Surprising Difference in Our Success at Work— and How to Create a Happier...
Leading in a Crisis
We all have our ideas and expectations of what a leader should be. But true to form, the various crises of 2020 have challenged those expectations...
CDC Guidance on Quarantine for Vaccinated Individuals
On February 10, 2021, the CDC released quarantine guidelines for individuals who have been fully vaccinated. In its updated guidance, the CDC...
Saying Goodbye to Workplace Apathy
In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews Carson Tate, business coach and consultant, about the topic of...
OSHA Updated Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
Late last week, Federal OSHA published new guidelines at the direction of the Biden Administration. Below is a summary of the Protecting...
A Different Approach to Attracting Talent
Brandon Laws sits down with brand industry experts Bryan Adams and Charlotte Marshall. The two describe the revolutionary branding and employee...
HR is More Than Meets the Eye
A regular day for HR professionals could be everything from hiring to payroll to compliance—and that’s just what you see on the surface. To get the...
The New Rules of Employee Experience and Communication in 2021
EPISODE SUMMARY Brandon Laws sits down with Victoria Dew, Founder of Dewpoint Communications and global communications consultant. The two discuss...
2019 & 2020 EEO Reports
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that, after postponing the collection of 2019 EEO data reporting due to...
Navigating the Work-From-Home Life
In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews Cindy Baker, a career and small business coach, about how to...
US DOL Independent Contractor Final Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule for employers in determining the classification of a worker as an employee or an...