Category: HR Best Practices
HR Power Hour with Vicky Oliver
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Vicky Oliver. This episode discusses why women have left the workplace and ways in which employers can attract women back. Vicky Oliver is the a leading career development expert and the multi-best-selling author...
HR Power Hour with Linda Riddell
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Linda Riddell. This episode discuses in-work poverty, its challenges and how to aid employees in breaking down barriers that stand in the way of their progression out of poverty—and ultimately become more productive...
HR Power Hour with Dr. Anna Marie Frank
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Dr. Anna Marie Frank. This episode discusses how COVID has changed the way people work as well as how small changes in cognitive health can help employees be healthier and more productive at...
HR Power Hour with Colette Phillips
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Colette Phillips. This episode discusses how without an inclusive culture, an organization will never achieve true diversity or equity. Colette is President and CEO of Colette Phillips Communications as well as Founder and...
HR Power Hour with Jeremy Vesta
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Jeremy Vesta. This episode discuses addressing the hidden cost of insurance. James is Chief Financial Officer of Curally where he uses his expertise as an economist and his extensive business leadership background to...
HR Power Hour with Carla Fowler
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Carla Fowler, MD PhD. This episode discusses the top five fallacies of goal obtainment. Carla founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect...
HR Power Hour with Peter Gore
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Senior Government Relations Specialist Peter Gore . This episode discusses Maine’s paid FMLA program which the Maine legislature passed in 2023 which many have referred to as the broadest paid family medical leave...
HR Power Hour with James Cluskey
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to James Cluskey. This episode discusses how embracing pressure impacts performance outcomes. James is a former professional tennis player turned entrepreneur and private tennis coach to Sir Richard Branson. Since retiring from professional tennis...
HR Power Hour with Jermey Vesta
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Jeremy Vesta. This episode discuses addressing the hidden cost of insurance. James is Chief Financial Officer of Curally where he uses his expertise as an economist and his extensive business leadership background to...
HR Power Hour with Lori Wallace
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Lori Wallace. This episode discusses how many common interview practices have damaging effects on applicants and their ability to successfully present themselves in interviews. Lori is the Founder and CEO of Career Ecology...
HR Power Hour with Heather Hansen
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Heather Hansen. This episode discusses how accent bias effects how individuals process information and make decisions, both in the work environment and in life generally. Heather is the Founder of Global Speech Academy...
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 Robert Brooks and Elizabeth Johnston
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Robert Brooks and Elizabeth Johnston . This episode discusses the top four NLRB actions of 2023 that employers should be mindful of and steps that they can take to guard against an unfair...
HR Power Hour with Jeremy Vesta
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Jeremy Vesta. This episode addresses the hidden costs of insurance and how employers can commit to helping their employees understand their health conditions, embrace different treatment options and change behaviors to positively influence...
HR Power Hour with Fernanda Anzek
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Fernanda Anzek. This episode discusses the effect “Quiet Cutting” has on DEI programs. Fernanda is Managing Director, HR Operations for Insperity where she leads teams that support small businesses with human resources 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. This episode discusses planning, training, and talent review as three areas that organizations can focus on to assist the next generation of leaders in finding success early in their career. Sabine...
HR Power Hour with Heather Hansen
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Heather Hansen. This episode discusses how accent bias effects how individuals process information and make decisions, both in the work environment and in life generally. Heather is the Founder of Global Speech Academy...
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...
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