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...
Stop Drifting: Taking Ownership of Your Career
In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws dives into the topics discussed in Andy Storch’s debut book, Own Your Career,...
Our Top Ten Podcast Episodes of 2020
2020 was a year to remember (or forget?). What will always come to mind when we think of 2020 will be a year that included a global pandemic, a...
Tips for Prioritizing Mental Health During the COVID Crisis
Due to the rise of COVID-19, mental health and self-care have come to the forefront of workplace conversations about morale and productivity. But...
How to Lead with Love
How can we lead with love? What is true leadership? And must we have a position of authority to be a leader? In this episode of Transform Your...
FFCRA Expiration & Voluntary Extension to March 31, 2021
The mandate for employers to provide paid sick and family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) will expire on December...
Unpacking the Leadership Process with Errol Doebler
Learn the steps for becoming aware of your workplace obstacles and implementing a process to overcome them. In this episode of the Transform Your...
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidance to help employers determine whether they can require employees to get...
Episode 268 – Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, and Relationships that Work with Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan
In this eye-opening episode of the “Transform Your Workplace” podcast, Brandon Laws interviews Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan, authors of Solving...
Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Training
Oregon OSHA released their template training to assist employers in meeting the training requirements outlined in the Temporary Rule Addressing...
How to Prevent Burnout
In this episode, Brandon Laws interviews Charlotte Wiseman, leadership and wellbeing consultant, about her experience with workplace burnout and her...
Oregon’s New Risk Level Framework for COVID-19
Effective Thursday, December 3rd, when the statewide “two-week freeze” ends, Oregon will begin using its new risk and protection framework. Below...