I co-hosted the Chad and Cheese podcast this week. Yay! Don’t believe me. See for yourself. Podcast description below. Enjoy!
When the Chad’s away, the Cheese will play. With Sowash taking a PTO day, Cheese welcomes guest co-host Jim Stroud, editor at SourceCon to fill-in. We’re talkin’ the state of sourcing, Indeed’s double moonwalk from pricing and employees, a drop in the jobs report, Remote launching an Upwork competitor (or is it Fiverr?). Plus, life imitates art at Chipotle, Minnesota strippers and plenty of rizz. Enjoy, ya’ filthy animals.
My guest is Bill Banham, founder and Editor at HR Gazette Magazine, host of the popular HRchat Podcast (which is then most downloaded HR and careers podcast in Canada, 7 in the US and number 10 globally) and organizer of various HR-related summits and meetups in Canada, the US and the UK including DisruptHR. With nearly 15 years experience in HR tech and HR media, he’s also Associate Editorial Director at HRreview and has interviewed 100s of HR leaders, recruiters and tech enthusiasts over the years. | Connect with Bill Banham via LinkedIn
At many organizations, the most common fear among executives is an employee lawsuit. The number of employee filings each year continues to be high with no sign of slowing down. Win or lose, defending a lawsuit by a disgruntled former employee with an attorney is costly, time-consuming, and affects all aspects of an otherwise thriving business. In today’s podcast, Jim Stroud interviews Matthew Grabell, author of “The Employee Lawyer’s Playbook” for a very interesting conversation that will raise the eyebrows of employers and employees alike. Tune in now.
About my guest:
MATTHEW R. GRABELL, ESQ. – Employee Relations Solutions (“ERS”) was founded after Mr. Grabell enjoyed a successful career as an employment attorney representing employees who felt victimized in the workplace by unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation. He was struck by how frequently his adversaries lost their cases (or were forced into costly settlements) due to a company’s lack of knowledge of the many legal land mines that could have easily been avoided. In 2007, he decided to switch teams in order to provide corporations with the legal weapons necessary to limit exposure altogether, while keeping costs of outside law firms down should a lawsuit be filed.
ERS opens the plaintiff’s play book to corporations who want to know how to protect themselves from issues BEFORE they become legal liabilities. Mr. Grabell advises corporations on a 24-hour “on-call” basis and trains managers and executives on the most common areas of liability in employment law. Mr. Grabell graduated from New York University Stern School of Business and Seton Hall Law School.
The Jim Stroud Podcast is brought to you by “The Recruiting Life” newsletter:
In this episode, Jim Stroud chats with Shelly MacConnell – Chief Strategy Officer at Win about the rise of side hustles in order to receive fertility treatment coverage, as well as:
• Why working for fertility benefits rather than a paycheck has grown in popularity
• How the increase in side hustles shows that there is still a lack of accessibility to fertility care as many women cannot receive benefits at their primary jobs
• How the movement of people working for fertility support can be beneficial for businesses
• What people should know before taking on a side job to receive fertility benefits and what should they ensure is included in the benefits package
• And more
ABOUT MY GUEST
Connect with Shelly MacConnell, Chief Strategy Officer at WIN via LinkedIn.
About WIN:
WIN is the nation’s leading family-building and family-support benefit management company, providing clinical, claims, financial, and administrative services. WIN is committed to improving outcomes and patient experiences through integrated women’s healthcare services. Our comprehensive program encompasses fertility medical and pharmacy, egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption services, reproductive genetic testing, behavioral health support, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+-affirming programs, parenting support, and perimenopause/menopause care coordination. WIN gives patients access to the nation’s largest network of highly credentialed reproductive endocrinologists, dedicated support and advocacy via Nurse Care Advocates, and a superior digital experience that makes care support and navigation conveniently available via the WINApp. For over 25 years, WIN is proud to have helped more than 450,000 families—driving superior outcomes while reducing the total cost of care for health plans, employers, and consumers. For more information about WIN, visit https://www.winfertility.com.
In my interview with Scott Morris, CEO of AI Propulsion, we discuss unsuccessful return to the office policies and the evolution of the job description. The consensus? Traditional job descriptions are passé; what brings the most benefit are outcome-oriented job descriptions. Scott addresses issues related to a paradigm switch that would massively impact any recruiting organization. | This episode is brought to you by “The Recruiting Life” newsletter. Subscribe now at: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com
Scott Morris is a seasoned HR and People Operations leader with over two decades of experience in the field. His experience spans the complete range of HR disciplines. He has led People Ops in organizations ranging in size from 250 to 15,000 employees, giving him a unique perspective on the world of work.
About the company:
PropulsionAI is a talent management platform that emphasizes organizational fit. The company is poised to launch its maiden product, SPARC (an Intelligent Job Description Creator). Driven by Al and guided by a digital human, SPARC is a conversational Al tool that helps users quickly scope roles and then writes a complete job description, job posting, and social media posts for you. PropulsionAl’s approach moves beyond traditional task oriented job descriptions, focusing on outcomes, competencies, and skills to enable alignment based on individual abilities. It empowers hiring managers directly without risk (no need for HR or compliance knowledge, ensures unbiased job postings, and fosters diverse hiring).
