Whine with HR

Here is the link to the Bamboo article we discussed: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lw2YCKGfouFBA8YfSjM2b06_iZV_ZDQt/view?usp=sharing
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As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com.
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Here are the links from this week's episode: https://clockify.me/pto-statistics https://hbr.org/2023/08/the-radical-promise-of-truly-flexible-work https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/23/heres-how-workers-feel-about-return-to-office-mandates.html https://www.connectpayusa.com/blog/business-online-payroll-services/can-employees-use-pto-while-on-fmla-leave
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/opinion-letters/FMLA/2025_1_14_1_FMLA.pdf
 
As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com.
Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR
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Here are the links from this week's episode:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-benefits-admitting-you-were-wrong-vanessa-denha-garmo-ma--b7lwc/
https://hbr.org/sponsored/2023/11/why-making-mistakes-is-essential-for-growth-as-a-real-leader
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-magazine/leaders-make-mistakes
https://theglasshammer.com/2020/02/why-owning-a-mistake-is-a-mark-of-leadership/.
 
As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com.
Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR
 
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In this episode, Trish and Juls discuss the importance of getting to know your employees on a personal level. They provide some sample questions that you can use to get your employees to open up in a fun and non-intimidating way. They also ask each other a bunch of these questions, so you can get to know Trish and Juls a bit better!
Many of the questions they used came from this article: https://www.betterup.com/blog/questions-to-ask-to-get-to-know-someone
As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. 
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Welcome back to Season 3! In this episode, Juls and Trish discuss the biggest trends, issues, and challenges facing employers in 2025, drawing from the SHRM article "7 Trends That Will Shape HR in 2025." They also share personal updates, discuss their wine choices, and play a "Glass Half Empty/Glass Half Full" game on the discussed topics.
TestGorilla: https://www.testgorilla.com/skills-based-hiring/state-of-skills-based-hiring-2024/
PwC Survey: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/workforce/hopes-and-fears.html
ExpressPros: https://www.expresspros.com/newsroom/news-releases/news-releases/2024/08/more-than-two-thirds-of-us-companies-to-train-in-house-talent-amid-cost-cutting-strategies
ZayZoon: https://www.zayzoon.com/blog/state-of-employee-financial-wellness
SHRM Article: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-quarterly/7-trends-that-will-shape-hr-in-2025
Get In Touch!
Let us know what topics you want to hear about in the future! And, as always, we’d love to hear your wine recommendations. If you send us an email, we’ll give you a shout-out on a future episode! Email us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. And don’t forget to follow us on Patreon starting May 1st!
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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!
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 these articles:  https://www.hrbranches.com/blog/Holidays-Time-Off-And-Productivityhttps://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!! 
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels. 
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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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!
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
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels. 
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels. 
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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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: 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeannemeister/2024/01/04/the-top-ten-hr-trends-that-matter-most-in-2024/
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels. 
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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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!
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
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels. 
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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