The Upstate HR Podcast

The Upstate HR Podcast is a presentation of LaborLove, LLC and Burr Consulting, LLC. Each week, we share HR tips and information for businesses in Upstate New York. Thanks for listening!

Upstate HR Episode 12 - Engaging and Attracting Millennials

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.

04-17
18:28

Upstate HR Episode 11 - Small Business Confusion

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.

03-06
17:36

Upstate HR Episode 10 - Sexual Harassment

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).

01-23
15:52

Upstate HR Episode 9 - Paid Family Leave

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.

11-27
16:31

Upstate HR Episode 8 - Attracting Stellar Employees

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.

10-15
17:29

Upstate HR Episode 7 - Job Descriptions

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.

09-26
15:21

Upstate HR Episode 6 - Negotiating with Employees

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.

08-29
14:22

Upstate HR Episode 5 - Background Checks for New Employees

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.

08-16
12:15

Upstate HR Episode 4 - Great Interview Questions

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.

08-09
20:47

Upstate HR Episode 3 - Family and Medical Leave Act

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.

07-17
14:13

Upstate HR Episode 2 - HR Tips for Small Businesses

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.

06-14
15:54

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