Whine with HR

The holiday season is almost upon us—hard to believe, but it’s true! While the holidays can be fun and bring some merriment to the office, they can also create a lot of stress. In this episode, we discuss creative ways to proactively manage absences, maintain productivity, and handle project management challenges during the holidays. So grab some mulled cider or Christmas Ale and join us for our final episode of Season 2! Thank you so much for listening, and if you've been a loyal listener, for sticking with us through Season 2! We're working on some really cool stuff for Season 3, so we hope you'll join us again next year! Many of our ideas from this episode came from or were inspired by this article: https://www.hrbranches.com/blog/Holidays-Time-Off-And-Productivity and https://allwork.space/2023/11/4-not-grinchy-strategies-to-beat-the-holiday-productivity-slump/ Don't forget that our online classes are now available! Take advantage of some of the slow times this holiday season and take a course that will get you ready to break barriers next year! Go to https://monarch-university.thinkific.com/ to check out all of the available courses! Have a safe, healthy, and peaceful holiday season. We will see you in 2025!!

Retention is an ongoing challenge for employers. In this episode, we take you beyond the typical candidate pools and explore some often overlooked ones. We'll highlight the benefits these candidates can bring and what to consider when trying to reach them. So, grab your favorite beverage, put on your thinking cap, and join us! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine with HR! The vast majority of the information we referenced in this episode can be found in the SHRM HR Quarterly, which can be found at: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-quarterly#sortCriteria=%40datesortfield%20descending&f-publicationfiltertag=HR%20Quarterly As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Join us for this magical episode with special guest Caleb Morgan, a renowned magician and motivational speaker. Caleb shares amazing ideas on building authentic, meaningful connections with your employees. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine with HR! If you'd like more information about our guest, Caleb Morgan, please visit his website at: https://www.calebmorganmagic.com/. You can also follow him on social at... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebmorganmagic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebmorganmagic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@calebmorganmagic. We hope you enjoyed this episode! As always, if you have wine or podcast topic reccomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

In this episode, we’re going back to the future! We’re covering top HR trends to consider as you start planning for Q4 and 2025 (how is that possible?!). We’ve discussed many of these in past episodes, but these trends—like AI, hybrid work environments, and blended workforces—aren’t going anywhere. So grab your favorite beverage and join us as we discuss how to make these trends work for your organization! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine with HR! Here are the resources mentioned during the show: Forbes Article. As always, if you have wine or podcast topic reccomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Most companies understand their duty to protect employees from harassment and discrimination within the organization. But did you know that you also have a duty to protect your employees from harassment and discrimination from outside the organization? When a customer or client is the one harassing, it can be awkward and delicate to handle—but handle it you must! In this episode, we'll discuss how to protect your employees when the customer is the problem. Grab your favorite beverage and join us! Thank you for joining us for another episode of Whine with HR! Here are the resources mentioned during the show: https://cxscoop.com/latest-news/escalating-abuse-on-customer-service-staff-sparks-concern-report-reveals/ https://psnet.ahrq.gov/perspective/addressing-workplace-violence-and-creating-safer-workplace. https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/enforcement-guidance-harassment-workplace#_Toc164808044 We need volunteers to quality check our online courses before we release them to the public! If you'd like to help us out, we'll give you free access to the course of your choice (first come, first serve). All you have to do is watch it before September 15th and tell us your thoughts, including any issues you may have spotted. Course lengths range from 0.5 hours to 14 hours and most are approved for HRCI and SHRM credits! For more information, email Deb at dpalmer@monarchendeavorsllc.com. To sign up to take a course, use this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IMD63_IKAZq7LPopeV7jE_U_1QEbq8WN-Lk-f8bNupU/edit?usp=sharing

Have you ever thought about hiring an executive or professional coach? In this episode, we explore the reasons you may want to consider doing so - either for yourself, or for your organization. We also cover what to look for in a coach and how to get the most out of the experience. To "coach" us through the process, we have special guest Dr. Z! Grab that glass of wine and join us! We hope you enjoyed this episode with our special guest, Dr. Z! If you'd like to check out his book, here's the info: Messages from the Heart: For Those Who Need It Most – Amazon https://a.co/d/4wdRtiN https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/burnout-from-not-using-pto/ We are very excited to announce that our online courses will be available by the end of this month!! For more information, see https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ or https://monarch-university.thinkific.com/ to see what courses are available! As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Often, when we are at work, we feel like we are not allowed to say no to taking on that new project, being on yet another committee, or the random favor our boss asks us to do. But learning to say no can actually help you be more successful! Join us for this special episode with our guest, Heather Drago of That's A Hard No podcast, for a lively discussion of why it is so important to say NO! We want to thank Heather Drago again for being our guest today! And we hope that you subscribe to her podcast, That's A Hard No, also part of Evergreen's network. [Insert link]. If you are in need of marketing services, also be sure to check out Heather's company, Clever Girl Marketing at [Insert link]. You can also find Heather and That's A Hard No at: https://www.instagram.com/hardnopodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@hardnopodcast and https://hardnopodcast.com/ Here are the links to the articles referenced in today's episode: https://asana.com/resources/how-to-say-no-professionally https://hbr.org/2015/12/how-to-say-no-to-taking-on-more-work As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

We're in full summertime swing now! Hot days, sunny weather, vacations . . . it's all great, unless you're stuck in the office/at work. In this episode, we talk about ways that you can keep employees engaged this summer - and help them to lighten up! Happier employees lead to a better bottom line, so tune in for some creative ways to bring some fun into your workplace! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the materials/resources referenced: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/608675/new-workplace-employee-engagement-stagnates.aspx#:~:text=In%20the%20latest%20reading%2C%20from,than%202020's%20high%20of%2036%25. https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/fun-at-work?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7O0BhDwARIsAC0sjWMBe1yV6XDDV-rAVtWBKS_ocQtgoXM2kDWgDOXFJNTZKpGIiw2qAiMaAqzeEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADfh6_t2tBjYe-6u5-DiShgtzObhy&aceid=&co=US&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.peoplelinkstaffing.com/workplace-expectations-for-summer-months/ https://theundercoverrecruiter.com/summer-office-enjoy/ https://www.chamberplan.ca/product/blogs/read,article/225/12-ways-to-bring-summer-fun-to-work https://qz.com/work/1963490/volunteer-work-can-help-solve-the-employee-morale-crisis#:~:text=About%20three%2Dquarters%20say%20that,of%20volunteering%20are%20well%20documented. As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

In Episode 3 of this season, we discussed the importance of workplace civility. We decided that this topic is so important that we needed to keep the conversation going. In this episode, we share some of the alarming statistics from SHRM's recent Civility Index. And, as always, we offer tips and tricks for truly creating and maintaining a more civil workplace. It's on all of us, and it really does matter! So, tune in for a passionate discussion (we get a little spicy - in a very civil way) on how we can all better take care of each other! As always, we hope you enjoyed this episode. And we hope we gave you some things to think about as you head into work tomorrow! Here are the articles and/or resources mentioned during the show: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/topics/civility#sortCriteria=relevancy%2C%40ytlikecount%20descending https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/employee-relations/a-storm-is-coming-for-hr--shrm-ceo-johnny-c--taylor--jr--says-hr https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-being-civil-practicing-respectful-behavior-workplace/ https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/all-things-work/being-transgender-in-an-election-year As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

You've probably been there - going along, everything seems fine, and then out of the blue, one of your best employees quits. How did you not see it? Why didn't they say anything to you? Are other employees thinking about leaving? In this episode, we discuss how conducting stay interviews can help you keep the employees you want to keep and potentially alert you to brewing problems. These interviews do not have to be stressful or anxiety-provoking - they can actually be fun! And they are a great way to make sure your best employees are getting what they need to stay engaged and with the company for a long period of time. Tune in to find out more about this underutilized tool! We hope you enjoyed this episode! In this episode, we referenced a Gallup Poll from 2021. They have since come out with updated data, which you can find in the link below: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx Richard Finnegan's book, and more information about stay interviews, can be found here: https://www.finneganinstitute.com/stay-interviews/ Other resources: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/employee-relations/stay-interview-how-to-core-features-advantages https://www.gallup.com/workplace/355238/overwhelmed-employee-turnover-stay-conversations.aspx If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things just don't work out with an employee and you have to fire them. It's the worst, but as a manager or HR professional, a necessary part of the job. In this episode, we'll discuss some tips and tricks for making the process a bit smoother and less painful. Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we tackle this tricky topic! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to articles and resources referenced during the show: https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/how-to-fire-an-employee https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/how-to-fire-an-employee https://hbr.org/2016/02/the-right-way-to-fire-someone https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-magazine/termination-tips-hr-practitioners https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7969-employee-firing-tips.html If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

You've been promoted! That's great, but now it starts to dawn on you that you now have to manage the people who were previously your co-workers. How are you going to do that? What kind of manager do you want to be? Over 60% of new managers fail within the first 24 months. On this episode, we discuss the most typical reasons why managers fail - and, more importantly, how to make sure you don't! This one is for new managers, old managers, and anyone who wants to be a better leader! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to the articles mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-60-new-managers-fail-how-avoid-lee-nallalingham/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-managers-37-facts-you-must-know-leadership-brian-rollo-phr/ https://hbr.org/2022/06/5-pieces-of-advice-for-first-time-managers If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

There have been several significant legal developments lately. The FTC has banned non-competes, the NLRB has made company policies and work rules a confusing muddle, and the Supreme Court recently clarified when a job transfer can constitute discrimination or retaliation. To find out more about how these decisions impact employers and what you should do (or not do), tune in to this week's episode with special legal eagle guest stars Stephen Zashin and Ami Patel from Zashin & Rich!

59% of millennials say they find development opportunities extremely important when deciding whether to apply for a position. 76% of employees say that they are more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training, while an almost equal amount say that a lack of professional development is preventing them from reaching their full potential. Tune into this episode for tips on how you can develop your existing employees to make sure they stick around! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to the articles mentioned: https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/people-development https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/blog/bid/73916/6-tips-to-help-employees-grow-and-develop https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/developing-employees https://www.valamis.com/hub/employee-development-methods https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/importance-of-employee-development https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/developing-employee If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/. We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Although these trends were starting prior to COVID, the pandemic did seem to bring into sharper focus for a lot of people how they want to work. Many individuals are choosing not to pursue the traditional 40-hour workweek with one employer; instead, more and more people are opting for freelancing opportunities with multiple employers. In this episode, we discuss how employers can embrace this shift in work dynamics rather than dreading it. Thank you for joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We were thrilled to have Sarah Eppink, Principal and Founder of Aisling Group LLC join us! Sarah can be found at: www.aislinggroupllc.com or www.linkedin.com/in/saraheppink Here are the articles we referenced during the show: https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardsegal/2022/12/13/how-and-why-the-freelance-workforce-is-setting-new-records/?sh=9ad3da4b1816. https://www.upwork.com/research/freelance-forward-2022 If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine With HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Did you know that a woman has to work 14.5 months to make what a man makes in 12 months? In this episode of Whine with HR, we are tackling the gender pay gap. We'll discuss the challenges women face regarding the gap and share some ways women can empower themselves to ask for what they deserve! You may need an extra-large glass of your favorite beverage for this one, so grab a glass and join in! Thank you for joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We hope that the information we shared will inspire you to evaluate pay equity for yourself, your co-workers, or your organization as a whole. Here are the links to the articles we discussed: Forbes, Gender Pay Gap Statistics in 2024 (March 1, 2024): https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/gender-pay-gap-statistics/#:~:text=Women%20earn%20an%20average%20of,for%20every%20dollar%20men%20earn Center for American Progress, Closing the Gender Pay Gap (March 14, 2024): https://www.americanprogress.org/article/playbook-for-the-advancement-of-women-in-the-economy/closing-the-gender-pay-gap/ CNN Business, March 12 Marks Equal Pay Day This Year (March 12, 2024): https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/12/success/equal-pay-day-2024/index.html#:~:text=March%2012%20marks%20Equal%20Pay%20Day%20in%20the%20United%20States,to%20work%20about%2014.5%20months Airswift, 9 Steps to Close the Gender Pay Gap on Equal Pay Day (February 16, 2022): https://www.airswift.com/blog/close-gender-pay-gap-on-equal-pay-day. If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/. We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Working with friends can be a dream...or awkward as all get out. Whether you were friends before you started working together or became friends through work, when one of you moves into the "boss" position, things can get tricky. In this episode, we discuss the advantages and challenges of working with our friends. Grab one of your friends, a bottle to share, and tune in! We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to the articles mentioned... https://hbr.org/2020/09/what-to-do-when-you-become-your-friends-boss https://hbr.org/2022/10/the-power-of-work-friends https://time.com/6274502/work-friends-health-benefits/ If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

On this week's episode of Whine, we are discussing civility in the workplace. Workplace civility is a buzzword that often makes people think of everyone sitting in a circle singing "Kumbaya." However, that's not the reality of it. It's about creating a shared understanding with your team about how you want to interact with one another. We're going to be discussing how to start the conversation, what to focus on, and, of course, sharing some great tips and tricks to leading the way. Grab your favorite beverage and join us! Thank you so much for joining us as we start Season 2! We appreciate everyone who gives us a listen. If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/. We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/. As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode! Julie was drinking Clarendelle, a Bordeaux Blanc. It was a nice blend of several white varieties that made for a pleasing wine with soft notes of citrus, lemon, perhaps a little olive oil. Trisha was drinking Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon by Prisoner Wine Company. She commented on its notes of blackberry, fig, and olive tapenade. This is one of her new favorites!

Everyone seems to be hiring right now, so we thought it was a good time to go over some of the most common mistakes companies make when recruiting. You know we never leave you without solutions though, so we've also included some best practices to help you find the right candidate for whatever position you are looking to fill! Join us - with your favorite beverage if you so choose - for our first episode of Season 2!! Thank you so much for joining us as we start Season 2! We appreciate everyone who gives us a listen! If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/ . We are also excited to announce that we are in the process of turning many of our live trainings into online courses that you and/or your team can take! This is especially great for companies that have offices in different time zones and/or who operate on multiple shifts. If you'd like more information, or would like to be notified as courses become available, please click this link for more information: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/online-courses/ As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recoomendations, send them our way! You can reach us at info@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube). And don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Valentine's Day recently passed, and love—or love's wrath—is in the air! On this week's episode of Whine, we are discussing romantic relationships in the workplace and the havoc they can wreak. We're excited to have guest Chrissy Myers from HR Clarity and AUI. Chrissy has over 30 years of experience in HR and employee benefits. She is also a brand-new, best-selling Amazon author! We had a blast talking about this heart-wrenching topic. We hope you enjoy it! Thank you so much for joining us for this week's episode of Whine with HR! We promised links to find Chrissy and all she is doing, so here they are: www.clarityhr.com www.auiinfo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissymyersceo Instagram: @chrissymyersceo Facebook: AUI, Akron OH And to order her new book, Reluctantly Resilient, follow this link: www.reluctantlyresilientthebook.com. We also want to thank our wine sponsor, Wine & Whiskey with Samantha Mercado. Samantha offers wine and whiskey tastings, education, and private events. Check out her wine website: https://my.boissetcollection.com/samantha, or follow her on Instagram at Whiskey or Wine. Lastly, we referenced a SHRM artlicle during the show. Here is an updated version of that article: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/research/2024-workplace-romance?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=conf_annual~SHRM24-allseg~ES_2024_02-14%20SHRM24%20Workplace%20Romance&linktext=today&mktoid=78090588 . As always, please feel free to send topic ideas or wine recommendations to info@monarchendeavorsllc.com. We'll be sure to give you a shout out! Until next time . . . .