The HR Lady, Podcast
Proud to be recognized with a 2025 Communicator Award of Distinction- The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. For those eager to navigate the evolving world of HR and management, “The HR Lady Podcast” stands out as a beacon of insight. Each episode promises candid conversations: from discussing the intricacies of employee attraction and retention, company culture, navigating difficult conversations and more. Find all the no-nonsense HR and Management advice you need. As seen in USA Today and International Business Times, Wendy Sellers, “The HR Lady®, a seasoned HR consultant, educator, and author, delves into the core of management challenges, leadership development, and becoming an employer of choice with authenticity and a refreshing directness. Wendy’s no-nonsense attitude, and her co-host JC are here to spice up your management game. JC, who is a rockstar and event emcee with an amazing radio voice, and many expert guests offer actionable strategies and a touch of humor to lighten the load. Tune in to transform the way you think about HR, management, and leadership. Whether you are an HR professional, a manager looking to enhance your leadership skills, or someone interested in the complexities of workplace management, “The HR Lady” is your go-to resource for expert insights and real-world solutions. Craving more? Check out Wendy’s trainings, membership programs, and management books too @ https://thehrlady.com ”The HR Lady®” podcast has merged with the ”HR Empowerment” podcast. Wendy and JC are hosts of that podcast too, so it just makes sense. Plus listeners will now get SHRM/ HRCI credits for tuning in via the HR Empowerment website. Simply go to https://auroratrainingadvantage.com/podcasts/hr-empowerment/ and set up an account (free).
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Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
On March 11, 2024, the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule ends, and the FLSA Rules Change, making it more challenging to classify individuals as contractors.
The official website and "final rule" information can be found at this website https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/10/2024-00067/employee-or-independent-contractor-classification-under-the-fair-labor-standards-act
The Department of Labor's Application of the Economic Reality Test
(1) the extent to which the services in question are an integral part of the `employer[']s' business;
(2) the amount of the so-called `contractor's' investment in facilities and equipment;
(3) the nature and degree of control by the principal;
(4) opportunities for profit and loss; . . .
(5) the amount of initiative judgment or foresight required for the success of the claimed independent enterprise[;] and
[(6)] permanency of the relation.”
The guidance cautioned that no single factor is controlling, and “ordinarily a definite decision as to whether one is an employee or an independent contractor under the [FLSA] cannot be made in the absence of evidence as to [the worker's] actual day-to-day working relationship with [their] principal. Clearly a written contract does not always reflect the true situation.”
PS: The first federal lawsuit against this updated was filed on January 16. Stay tuned!
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
In this adult language podcast, Wendy and JC discuss a few lawsuits brought on by the EEOC and how to avoid being on this list in 2024 and beyond.
Crappy leaders lose in the end! #thehrlady
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
JC and Wendy discuss how health insurance in the USA is hard to provide for small businesses and how to work around a health plan and still help your employees with mental and physical healthcare.
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Return to Work Mandates Don’t Work! Now what?
Want high employee retention?
Want happy, engaged, and productive employees?
Tune in to hear from Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady®, about wages, benefits, career development, and manager training.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
The one thing we can surely say the world has a common denominator is the challenges with Employee Retention. We spoke with a Global Director of Human Resources, Rebecca Viera Cox on this topic.
