The Upstate HR Podcast

Dan Mori visits us virtually to talk about engaging and attracting millennials. Then we discuss what to do and what not to do when marketing job openings for an entire generation.

In this episode, Megan, Matt, and Sean are joined by Hannah Wortman who owns Nitty Gritty Cleaning in Ithaca, NY. Together, we discuss some of the confusion and difficulties of starting a new business and making it grow.

Sean and Matt discuss sexual harassment in the workplace; how to protect your employees and make sure this is not tolerated. Upstate HR is brought to you by LaborLove (www.laborlove.co) and Burr Consulting (www.burrconsultingllc.com).

New Paid Family Leave legislation goes into effect in NY State on January 1, 2018. In this episode, we discuss what this means for businesses and their employees, and what can be done to prepare for updates and changes.

The world is full of opportunities for people who are willing to work hard. Matt, Sean, and Megan talk about how to attract those hard workers and keep them in your organization.

It's dangerous to assume you and your employees are always on the same page, which is one of the reasons why job descriptions are so important. Hear more reasons on this week's episode of Upstate HR.

In this episode, we talk about both sides of the negotiating table. When employees are looking for the right compensation and businesses are looking for the right value, compromise is important. Listen to Matt, Sean, and Megan talk about the best approaches to this touchy conversation.

In this episode, we're joined again by Megan Cole who guides us through a conversation about background checks and drug testing for potential new employees.

In this episode, Megan Cole joins Sean and Matt to provide some ideas for great interview questions. We walk about good and bad (really bad) interview experiences and offer some advice on getting the answers you need to hire your next great employee.

In this episode, Sean and Matt discuss the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how it affects businesses and employees. Hear about some of the upcoming changes to the Act and learn all about "Paw-ternity" Leave.

Matt and Sean discuss some of the most common mistakes that small businesses make when it comes to HR compliance and regulations. They propose some easy fixes and share important "checklist" items to keep track of.