Category: HR Best Practices
HR Power Hour with Elizabeth Johnston
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Elizabeth Johnston . This episode discusses pregnancy and the workplace. Liz is a regular contributor to Verrill’s Taking Care of HR Business blog and handles a variety of employment matters including working with...
HR Power Hour with Melissa Denbow
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Melissa Denbow. This episode discusses how companies can become more engaged with their community through communicating the value of community engagement to team members. Melissa is Vice President Community Experience Manager at Machias...
HR Power Hour with John Robertson
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to John Robertson. This episode discusses the skills, resources, and tools organizational managers should possess in order to decrease crises before they happen. John is the Founder and President of FORTLOG Services, he has...
HR Power Hour with Carol Bowser
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to John Robertson. This episode discusses ways in which companies can provide tools and resources for employees to manage conflict and de-escalate conflict at work. Carol Bowser J.D is a workplace conflict expert. After...
HR Power Hour with Dr. Keri Ohlrich
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Dr. Keri Ohlrich. This episode discusses the tools companies can use to better manage the challenging elements of the hybrid work environment. Dr. Keri Ohlrich is the CEO and co-founder of Abbracci Group...
HR Power Hour with Dr. Amy Wood
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to psychologist Dr. Amy Wood. This episode discusses ways that high performers can defy disruption and improve their focus. Dr. Wood is the author of the award-winning personal improvement book Life Your Way and...
HR Power Hour with Sabine Gedeon
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Sabine Gedeon, Founder of She Leads Network and host of She Leads Now. This episode discusses how organizations can prepare the next generation of leaders. As the Founder of She Leads Network and...
HR Power Hour with Alan Casavant
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Alan Casavant, Mayor of Biddeford. This episode discusses how the city of Biddeford, Maine, as a public employer, moved to a four-day work week and the tips for other organizations considering the same...
HR Power Hour with Douglas Currier
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Douglas Currier, a Partner at Verrill. This episode discusses managing the practical and legal risks that difficult employees can bring to the workplace. Douglas began practicing law more than 30 years ago with...
HR Power Hour with Jen Serei
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Jen Serei, SHRM-CP, HR Partner at MP. This episode discusses useful tips and best practices for first-time managers, as well as helpful reminders for more seasoned managers. Jen Serei is an HR Partner...
HR Power Hour with Melissa Denbow
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Melissa Denbow, President Community Experience Manager at Machias Savings Bank. This episode discusses the importance of relationship building through community engagement. Melissa started her career at Machias Savings Bank in October 1995 as...
HR Power Hour with Chuck Mollor
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Chuck Moller. This episode discusses the importance of psychological safety at work, including why it’s important and how you can help to build a more psychologically safe work environment for your employees. Chuck...
HR Power Hour with Jeff Wozer- Digital Distraction
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Jeff Wozer. This episode discusses the effect screen time is having on productivity and proposed ways of combating digital distractions. Jeff Wozer is a writer, comedian and speaker having toured nationally for 20-plus...
HR Power Hour with Brett Barlow – Rethinking Payment Practices
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Brett Barlow. This episode discusses rethinking payment practices. Brett Harlow has over 25 years of experience leading SaaS businesses and consumer brands and is currently CEO of Everee, a fintech company that is...
HR Power Hour with Mary Axelsen – Change Leadership
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to WeMaax Consulting Founder & CEO Mary Axelsen. This episode discusses CARE Change Framework and the work that WeMaax Consulting does in the Change Leadership arena. Mary Axelsen is a former global HR Executive...
HR Power Hour with John Robertson – Leadership Tools in Crisis
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to John Robertson. This episode discusses various leadership tools in the face of crisis situations as well as evaluating probability before they occur. John Robertson is a workforce wellness expert and culture alignment specialist...
HR Power Hour with David Jones – Happy People in the Right Position
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to David Jones . This episode discusses the importance of having happy people in the right positions. David Jones is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Talent Enterprise where he heads up business growth...
HR Power Hour with Elizabeth Johnston – Minimize Risks Related to Holiday Party Gatherings
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Verrill Attorney Elizabeth Johnston. This episode discusses minimizing risks relating to holiday party gatherings. Elizabeth Johnston handles a variety of employment matters including working with businesses of all sizes to ensure that their...
HR Power Hour with April Paradis – Investing in Women
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to April Paradis, HR Specialist at Bank of America, about the work that Bank of America is doing to invest in women. This episode discusses the importance of attracting and retaining both female leadership...
“Mug-shots”: Are Employees’ risky beverage containers a cause for concern?
Prior to (and more so during) the pandemic, many individuals who found themselves working from home were limited in ways to express their uniqueness, their personalities, the things that made them, well, them. It started with fun backgrounds. Waves in the distance, a meeting in outer space, your favorite...
Limiting Harassment Claims When Returning to IRL Engagement
It is April 2022 and after 2 years of pandemic-related in-person meeting restrictions (also known as meeting In Real Life (IRL)), we are seeing increases in employers permitting work-related travel. That, coupled with requirements for partial or full-time return to the office means that we are seeing an increase...
Myth Buster: Employees Do Not Have to Be Affiliated With An Organized Religion to Be Entitled To A Religious Accommodation
This is the third in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment laws and rules related to COVID-19 and vaccine mandates. A myth we have been hearing from clients and friends is that in order for...
HR Power Hour with Humza Khan – First Five Steps for DE&I
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Humza Khan, founder of Inclusion Maine, about all things diversity, equity and inclusion. This episode discusses the foundation of building a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program and the first five steps any organization...
Myth Buster: If Your Company Receives Federal Funds the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandated Obligations Does Not Automatically Apply
This is the second in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment laws and rules related to COVID-19. On September 24, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued draft Guidance for Federal Contractors entitled COVID-19 Workplace...
Myth Buster: There is Not a General Testing Alternative for Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
This is the first in a series of posts from Verrill with the purpose of helping to dispel myths that are currently circulating concerning employment laws and rules related to COVID-19. On September 24, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued draft Guidance for Federal Contractors entitled COVID-19 Workplace...
HR Power Hour with Scot Mattox - What's Covered? Identifying Impairment in the Workplace
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Scot Mattox, Esq., CEO of Dirigo Safety, LLC, about identifying impairment in the workplace and the services that Dirigo Safety, LLC offers to companies to help educate leaders as to best practices related...
This Week's Show: Beth Smith – What’s Covered? Workers’ Compensation 101
On Saturday, August 7, Tawny Alvarez, Verrill attorney and co-host of HR Power Hour, interviewed fellow Verrill attorney Elizabeth Smith for this segment of HR Power Hour. For this episode, Tawny and Beth discuss pre-existing injuries, emotional wellness, stress, a skiing accident—are they covered by workers’ compensation? Beth has...
Connecticut Employers Take Note – Cease Seeking Past Pay Information
Big changes are coming to Connecticut employers and with it, many organizational hiring practices with the passage of HB Number 6380. HB Number 6380 limits the disclosure of wage information from past positions. Currently, Connecticut employers are prohibited from asking (or directing a third party to ask) about an...
Future of Non-Competes: Insights into Executive Order Promoting Competition in the American Economy
President Biden’s June 9 th Executive Order (EO) on Promoting Competition in the American Economy touches on a handful of potential measures and initiatives aimed at promoting competition throughout the U.S. workforce. Section 5(g) of the EO, which specifically relates to non-compete agreements, states: “To address agreements that may...
This Week's Show: New Tools to Coach, Counsel, and Cheer
On Saturday, July 17, David Ciullo, co-host of HR Power Hour, interviewed Christopher Lee, the Chief Human Resources Officer for William & Mary, for this segment of HR Power Hour. For this episode, David and Chris discuss how Leaders need new tools to coach, counsel, and cheer their teams...
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