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Workplace Perspectives

by OC Talk Radio

Raising the bar on workplace issues from sexual harassment and workplace violence to disability issues and California's complex "Private Attorney General Act" (PAGA).

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Episodes

  1. Episode #124 – Creating a Culture of Belonging: Aimee Gindin

    Today's guest is Aimee Gindin from LifeSpeak, Inc. Workplace Perspective host, Teresa McQueen talks with Aimee about 'Creating a Culture of Belonging.' Aimee is the Chief Marketing Officer at LifeSpeak Inc. In her role, Ms. Gindin is responsible for the go-to-market strategy, communications, and...

  2. Episode #123 – REPLAY: The Dying Art of Leadership: Anthony Casablanca

    Today’s guest is Anthony Casablanca. SAFFIRE LEGAL PC’s founder and principal attorney Teresa McQueen talks with Anthony about the dying art of leadership. Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:28What is Grief Leadership? 16:26Break and Public Service Announcement 17:43Red-Flag…

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  3. Episode #122- Replay: Mental Health: An Emerging Awareness – Nadine Durbach

    In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Nadine Durbach, Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, to discuss Mental Health: An Emerging Awareness. Teresa and Nadine talk about how many leaders are in the best position to see changes or be told of changes in their employees and addressing the...

  4. Episode #121 – Buy-in For Organizational Change: Andrea Belk Olson

    In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Andrea Belk Olson, a published author, a contributor to Harvard Business Review, and a TEDx Speaker. Teresa and Andrea discuss "Buy-in For Organizational Change." Topics discussed in this episode: Why is it important for the employee to buy-in to...

  5. Episode #119 – Addressing Bias Around Mental Health: Jen Porter

    In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Jen Porter, author and COO of the non-profit Mind Share Partners. This is the first part of a two-part series. In this first episode, Teresa and Jen discuss 'Addressing Bias Around Mental Health.' Teresa and Jen talk about how it's important for companies…

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  6. Episode #118 – REPLAY: A New Hope: Remote Work : Alexis Hultine

    Alexis gives tips to employees and employers on how to keep "the water cooler conversations" so that everyone on the team feels connected. She also talks about how to recognize special events, like birthdays, promotions, and project deadlines. To connect with Alexis:...

  7. Episode #117 – The Impacts of Pay Transparency: Tomasz Obloj and Todd Zenger

    In today's episode, Teresa talks with Tomasz Obloj and Todd Zenger about the impacts of the recent trend toward pay transparency in the workplace. Tomasz Obloj is an Associate Professor of Strategy at Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Todd Zenger is the N. Eldon Tanner Chair in...

  8. Episode #116 – Addressing & Overcoming DEI Initiative Resistance : Eric Knowles and Eric Shuman

    In today's episode, Teresa talks with Eric Shuman and Eric Knowles. Eric Shuman is a postdoctoral fellow at New York University, Eric Knowles is an associate professor of psychology at New York University. Dr. Shuman and Dr. Knowles recently published an article "To Overcome Resistance to DEI,...

  9. Episode #115 – Maladaptations in Corporate America : Lisen Stromberg

    For today's episode, our host, Teresa talks with Lisen Stromberg, about 'Maladaptations in Corporate America.' Lisen is a leadership and culture strategist, author, and CEO of PrismWork. Teresa and Lisen talk about her recently coined phrase, 'maladaptations' or adaptions women were making in the...

  10. Episode #114 – The Minority Voice : Todd Kashdan

    In today's episode, Teresa talks with Todd Kashdan about 'The Minority Report' and the subtle art of disagreeing with your boss. Todd is an author, speaker, professor of psychology, and director of the Well-Being Lab at George Mason University. Teresa and Todd discuss how people who are not in a...

  11. Episode #113 – Gen Z in the Working World : Kweilin Ellingrud

    In today's episode, Teresa talks with Kweilin Ellingrud of McKinsey & Company. Kweilin is McKinsey Global Institute Director, Senior Partner, and author of the recent article 'How does Gen Z see its place in the working world? With trepidation' and 'American Opportunity Survey.' Teresa and…

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  12. Episode #112 – Celebrating 30 years of the FMLA : Teresa McQueen

    In today's episode, Teresa discusses FMLA, Family Medical Leave Act. FMLA provides federally protected leave for eligible employees for up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave per year and certain military family leave entitlements. FMLA applies to private sector employers who employs 50+ employees…

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  13. Episode #111 – REPLAY: What Are You Planting for 2022? : Julie McCoy

    Today's episode is a replay with guest Julie McCoy, life coach at Dragonfly Coaching. We like to start off every year with Julie, so we can begin our New Year off on the right foot. With all things COVID, we have had non-traditional years, Julie helps our listeners realize that we have little...

  14. Episode #101- The HIRE Initiative: Reimagining Hiring Practices & Promoting EEO – Adaku Onyeka-Crawford and Maya Raghu

    In today's episode, Teresa is joined by Adaku Onyeka-Crawford and Maya Raghu to discuss The HIRE Initiative: Reimagining Hiring Practices & Promoting EEO. Adaku is the Attorney Advisor, Office of the Chair, U.S. EEOC and Maya is the Deputy Director, Policy, Office of Federal Contract Compliance...

  15. Episode #100- Avoiding Investigation Pitfalls – Tina Rad

    This is our 100th Episode and to celebrate we are bringing back our very first guest Tina Rad! Tina is a Partner and Attorney Investigator at Wagener Law, APC. Teresa and Tina discuss Avoiding Investigation Pitfalls. Tina gives here common pitfalls that companies make when contemplating or...

  16. Episode #98 – Viking River Redux – The Employee Perspective: Neil Pedersen

    Today's guest is attorney Neil Pedersen. Teresa and Neil discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, and its effect on employees. Neil is a Plaintiff’s Employment Law Attorney at Pedersen Law. Teresa and Neil discuss what the workplace was like before the...

  17. Episode #97 – Viking River – What's Next for Employers?: Connie Chen

    Today's guest is attorney Connie Chen. Teresa and Connie discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana, that came down in June 2022. Connie is a Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. Teresa and Connie explain the decision of Viking River and the effects it has on...

  18. Episode #96 – The Great Resignation: A New Perspective : Adria Horn

    Today's guest is Adria Horn. Teresa and Adria discuss The Great Resignation. Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, there has been an increase in employee resignations. In 2021, there were 4.7 million people that resigned. Just in the start of 2022, there have been 4.5 million. Adria is a lieutenant…

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  19. Episode #95 – Leading With Compassion : Jacqueline Carter

    Today's guest is Jacqueline Carter. Teresa and Jacqueline discuss Leading with Compassion. They discuss the differences between sympathy, empathy, and compassion. Jacqueline gives her tips for making the switch in thinking so that leaders can lead with compassion. To connect with Jacqueline:...

  20. Episode #94 – A New Hope: Remote Work : Alexis Hultine

    Today's guest is Alexis Hultine. Teresa and Alexis discuss A New Hope: Remote Work. They discuss how remote work can be a positive thing for most companies and how many employment seekers are specifically looking for remote or flexible work. Hybrid work is here to stay, we found with the pandemic...

  21. Episode #93 – Demystifying The 4-Day Workweek : Banks Benitez

    Today's guest is Banks Benitez. Banks is the Co-Founder and CEO of Uncharted. Teresa and Banks discuss the advantages and challenges of a 4-Day Work Week. Banks moved the organization to a 4-day workweek where people get 100% compensation to work 32-hours a week over four days. During the…

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  22. Episode #92 – Creating Authenticity : Connie Almond and Jane Howard-Martin

    Today's guest is Connie Almond and Jane Howard-Martin. Teresa, Connie and Jane discuss diversity, inclusion, and creating authenticity. Jane and Connie published an article in November 2021, "Does Your Workplace Encourage Conformity or Authenticity?" They discussed being your whole self at work…

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  23. Episode #91 – Gender Assumptions & Role Incredulity : Dr. Amy Diehl and Dr. Leanne Dzubinski

    Today's guest is Dr. Amy Diehl and Dr. Leanne Dzubinski. Teresa. Amy and Leanne discuss gender assumptions and role incredulity. Amy and Leanne recently published an article in the Harvard Business Review, "When People Assume You’re Not In Charge Because You’re a Woman.” They discussed role...

  24. Episode #90 – Maximizing 1-on-1 Meetings : Octavia Goredema

    Today's guest is Octavia Goredema, career coach and author of "Prep, Push, Pivot." Teresa and Octavia discuss how to make the most of one-on-one meetings with your boss. They discuss how to plan and make sure you're getting the most out of the one-on-one time to ensure your future. Here are the...

  25. Episode #89 – Workplace Bullying : Sonja Stooss

    Today's guest is global HR leader, Sonja Stooss. Teresa and Sonja discuss "Workplace Bullying." During the last 3 years, organizations have experienced a massive exodus of talent due to toxic leaders and hostile work environments that employees simply are no longer willing to endure. Sonja...

  26. Steve Friedman

    About Steve: ​When he wrote his memoir, In Search of Courage, he realized that the common thread of introversion he thought was a curse all his life was actually a blessing. For years he wore a mask at work and coped with his stress by sacrificing his health and personal relationships. Now he...

  27. Episode #88 – Replay Episode: The Corp. Introvert: Filling The Leadership Gap: Steve Friedman

    Special replay episode! Teresa talks to Steve Friedman, author of The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence. Teresa and Steve discuss what an introvert is and what the workplace is like for introverts. Steve gives advice on what introverts can do to help their career path.…

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  28. Episode #87 – Legal Update 2022 : Teresa McQueen

    Teresa gives a legal update for 2022! Topics discussed : SB639AB1003SB606SB657SB807SB331 Episode Timeline 00:06Introduction and Disclaimer 01:31Legal Reminders 9:45Break and Public Service Announcement 11:05Legal Updates 30:54Teresa's Closing Remarks

  29. Treena Meyers

    Treena Meyers serves as the Regional Campus Chaplain in San Diego for Azusa Pacific Seminary and adjunct professor in the School of Nursing teaching Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Concepts. In addition, Treena is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Kingdom One. With over 17 years of church...

  30. Episode #86 – Selfish is the new Selfless : Dr. Natalie Marr

    Today's guest is Dr. Natale M. Marr, Clinical Psychologist, and Life Transition Expert at Learn to Love Your Story. Teresa and Dr. Natale talk about "Selfish is the new Selfless." In this episode, Teresa and Dr. Natalie discuss what it means to be selfish and how sometimes the best thing that we...

  31. Episode #85 – What Are You Planting for 2022? : Julie McCoy

    Today's guest is Julie McCoy, life coach at Dragonfly Coaching. We like to start off every year with Julie, so we can begin our New Year off on the right foot. With all things COVID, we have had non-traditional years, Julie helps our listeners realize that we have little control over somethings…

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  32. George Cartwright

    In 2010, after serving eighteen years in California law enforcement, George Cartwright retired his badge and became a Criminology instructor at Reedley College. Two years later, he completed his doctorate of Psychology in Organization Development. In his careers, Dr. Cartwright has moderated...

  33. Episode #84 – Series on Mental Health In The Workplace: Eliminating Stigma : Garen Staglin

    Today's podcast is Part 2 of our Series on Mental Health In The Workplace. Teresa is joined by Garen Staglin founder and Chairman of ONE MIND. Teresa and Garen discuss eliminating the stigma of mental health in the workplace. Teresa and Garen discuss how the employer can "reframe" the issue to…

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  34. Episode #83 – Series on Mental Health In The Workplace: A Research Perspective : Erica Hutchins Coe and Kana Enomoto

    Today's podcast is Part 1 of our Series on Mental Health In The Workplace. Teresa is joined by Erica Coe and Kana Enomoto from McKinsey & Company, to discuss the Research Perspective of mental health in the workplace. Teresa, Erica and Kana discuss the support the employer can give to employees…

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  35. Rita Marie Johnson

    Rita Marie Johnson, and her trainers worldwide, help adults and children resolve turmoil using the Connection Practice. Rita Marie created this wellness habit, which she taught at the United Nations University for Peace, a graduate school for international leaders, and implemented in the Costa...

  36. Episode # 82 – Special Holiday Replay – 4 Day Work Week Experiment: Lessons Learned and What’s Next : Nicole Miller from Buffer

    Listen to Nicole Miller, People Operations Manager at Buffer for our Special Holiday Replay! Teresa McQueen talks with Nicole about Buffer’s 2020 4 Day Work Week Experiment. In May 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Buffer decided to experiment with a 4 Day Work Week. After a month,...

  37. Episode #81 – Celebrating Veteran's Day with Nation's Finest : Chris Johnson and Jason Henry

    Today's guests are Chris Johnson and Jason Henry from Nation's Finest. Teresa McQueen talks with Chris and Jason for a Special Veteran's Day Episode! Nation's Finest provides critical services and support for veterans and their families. Chris and Jason discuss the biggest challenges faced by...

  38. Mekala Krishnan

    Dr. Mekala Krishnan is a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), McKinsey’s business and economics research arm. Her research focuses on various topics related to inclusive growth and economic development, including climate risk, globalization, productivity growth in advanced economies…

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  39. Episode #80 – LinkedIn FAQs: Asked and Answered : Debbie McCormick

    Today’s guest is Debbie McCormick author of LinkedIn for Rookies. Teresa McQueen and Debbie answer some of the most frequently asked questions people have when it comes to LinkedIn. Debbie gives tips on how often you should post on LinkedIn and the proper equipment to use to make you and your…

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  40. Episode #79 – Accommodation & Compliance Etiquette : Teresa McQueen

    In today's episode, Teresa talks about accommodation and compliance etiquette for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme for this year is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.” Teresa discusses SB639, the recently passed California law. Beginning January 1, 2022…

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  41. Robert Lopez

    Rob currently serves as the Head of Public Relations and Content for Aria Systems, a San Francisco-based cloud-based billing and monetization platform provider. Rob is a communications leader with 25 years of experience in the areas of public and media relations, community affairs, and employee…

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  42. Episode #78 – 18 Inclusion-isms You Need to Know! : Tova Sherman

    Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month - "America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion" In today's episode, Teresa talks with Tova Sherman, author, speaker, and CEO of Reachability, about the 18 Inclusion-isms You Need to Know. October marks the start of National Disability...

  43. Episode #77 – The Corp. Introvert: Filling The Leadership Gap: Steve Friedman

    In today's episode, Teresa talks to Steve Friedman, author of The Corporate Introvert: How to Lead and Thrive with Confidence. Teresa and Steve discuss what an introvert is and what the workplace is like for introverts. Steve gives advice on what introverts can do to help their career path. He…

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  44. Episode #76 – Vaccine Q & A: Sharon Rennert

    In today's special episode Teresa talks to Sharon Rennert, Senior Attorney Advisor at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, about the vaccine mandate. Teresa and Sharon answer questions that all employees and employers are asking right now about vaccine mandates. Questions answered in…

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  45. Christèle Demuro

    Christèle’s practice is mostly about assisting skilled workers to secure temporary visas and entrepreneurs to self-sponsor for legal permanent residence with their American companies. She is currently a student of Harvard Extension pursuing a Graduate Certificate Program in International…

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  46. Episode #75 – Mid-Year Legal Update: Teresa McQueen

    Teresa gives a Mid-Year update on some recent key rulings and gives some reminders for employees and employers. Topics discussed in this episode are: CalSavers Retirement Savings Program (CalSavers), for more information visit www.calsavers.comDistracted Driving License PointsCalifornia local...

  47. Episode #74 – Health and Wellness: Kelly Lam

    Today's guest is Kelly Lam, a wellness expert and founder of The Whole Purpose. Teresa and Kelly discuss the importance of health and wellness in the workplace, and why it is so important for employers to pay attention to their employees. Kelly discusses her top tips for how to stay healthy at…

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  48. Neil Pedersen

    Neil Pedersen is a fierce competitor, savvy negotiator, and insightful strategist. He has a thirty- year track record of procuring significant judgments and settlements in the areas of employment discrimination and termination as well as insurance coverage and bad faith, business litigation, and...

  49. Episode #73 – Replay : Ban the Box : Alan Crivaro

    Today's replay episode is a very informational interview with attorney Alan Crivaro on California's Ban The Box legislation. The interview continues to receive a lot of positive feedback and the topic remains relevant and as important as ever. During the interview, Teresa McQueen talks with...

  50. Episode #72 – Demystifying Leadership : Angie Morgan

    Today’s guest is Angie Morgan, executive coach, and co-creator of leadership development, Lead Star. Teresa McQueen talks with Angie about demystifying leadership. Angie gives her tips and thoughts for leaders and how they may identify and mentor those around them. Episode Timeline...

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Raising the bar on workplace issues from sexual harassment and workplace violence to disability issues and California's complex "Private Attorney General Act" (PAGA).

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Raising the bar on workplace issues from sexual harassment and workplace violence to disability issues and California's complex "Private Attorney General Act" (PAGA).

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