Managing Mayhem
Managing Mayhem is the essential podcast for managers, HR professionals, and employees seeking to navigate the daily challenges of the workforce with ease and confidence. Hosted by two seasoned lawyers and a layman, this insightful podcast offers practical advice, expert insights, and real-world solutions to help you tackle every day issues in the workplace. Tune in to transform mayhem into manageable, as we guide you through the intricacies of employment law, conflict resolution, and effective leadership strategies.
Episodes
79 episodes since 2022
Important Announcement!
We are taking a break until Monday October 7th! Until then have a mayhem free couple of weeks!
August 12, 2024
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0:49
Creative Employee Benefits - Thinking Outside the Box
Join us this week as we discuss creative employee benefits. We are frequently asked what benefits companies are providing to attract new employees and retain staff. In this episode we delve into some creative low cost benefits that ...
July 15, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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23:43
Creative Benefits- REPLAY!!
We are on VACATION, and we hope you are too! See you next episode!
July 15, 2024
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23:43
Reclassifying Reefer: What the DEA's Proposed Schedule Change Means for Employers
In this episode, we dive into the DEA's proposal to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. Join us as we explore the implications of this potential change, including its impact on legal landscapes, and, crucially, ho...
June 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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17:58
Workplace Trend - Pros and Cons of Giving Candidates Interview Questions in Advance
Join us this week as we dive into the emerging trend of providing interview questions to candidates before their interviews. Whether it's weeks, days or minutes before the interview- should we give interviewers the chance to consider and ...
May 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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18:04
Office Romance Replay
Join us this week as we revisit our Office Romance episode from season 2! In this episode, we explore navigating love in the workplace and strategies for handling situations when it becomes necessary to intervene.
May 06, 2024
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31:10
Inbox Offenders: When Managers Should Never Hit Send
Join us this week as we explore real-life email mishaps and share expert advice on what managers should never send to their teams. Tune in to learn how to maintain professionalism and respect in the digital workplace.
April 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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19:25
Pros, Cons, and Crayons: Should employees be able to bring their kids to work?
Children in the workplace? Tune in as we delve into the pros and cons of allowing employees to have their kids accompany them to the office. We'll explore this emerging trend, offer guidance for those considering it, and discuss alternative opt...
April 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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19:05
How Do I Handle an Employee with a DUI License Suspension !?
Join us this week as we discuss what to do when an employee gets a DUI and whether or not you have to accommodate their driver’s license suspension.
March 25, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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19:11
If you Give a Spouse a Cookie: Dangers of engaging with an employee’s Helicopter Spouse
Join us this week as we discuss how to handle spouses or significant others who are a little over involved. They call, they write, they are upset about their spouse's performance review... We will walk through how to navigate these ...
March 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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16:08
English-Only Rules: Legal or Illegal?
Join us this week as we answer a listener question about whether or not you can require employees to only speak English. We will address the strict requirements and what you should do!
February 26, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:09
Frankie’s Smells! - What to do about a worker’s overpowering odors
Join us this week as we answer a listener question about a how to deal with that coworker who uses an overpowering fragrance....
February 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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13:24
Molly has Migraines…or does she?
This episode will help managers navigate when employees raise migraines as the reason for absenteeism or tardies.
January 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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18:52
The Most Popular Episode of 2023!! Replay: Coaching the Jerk at Work
Brought back by popular demand! This episode was the most popular episode from Season 2. Tune in as we discuss how to address those employees who come to work with a negative attitude.
January 08, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:31
Working Interviews - They may be helpful, but are they legal?
In this episode we tackle the legal challenges relating to having a job applicant participate in a working interview, as well as alternative options to assess skills.
December 11, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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18:10
Is it a TRAP? The dangers of Training Repayment Agreement Provisions
Join us this week as we discuss TRAPs (Training Repayment Agreement Provisions.) These have recently come under fire from numerous federal agencies and states. Join us as we discuss why they are of concern and what you should do about it....
November 13, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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21:35
Replay: Office Halloween Pitfalls
Halloween is tomorrow and to get ready we are replaying our Halloween Party Pitfalls episode from season 1. Tune in as we discuss what you need to do to get ready for the big day!
October 30, 2023
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21:46
Interview Overshare
Join us this week as we discuss what to do when an interview candidate tells you too much personal information. The golden rule for job interviews is to not ask any questions that would make the candidate reveal that they are in a protect...
October 16, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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20:02
The Wild West of Resumes
Join us this week as we discuss resume red flags... We'll walk through all the do’s and don'ts of resumes and your legal obligations if you accept them.
October 02, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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23:23
Should I stay or should I go? What is a Stay Interview?
Join us this week as we discuss the pros and cons of stay interviews. These can be a great tool to get important insight as to why employees are staying or ultimately leaving.
September 18, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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18:31
Replay: Disciplining Danny for Attitude
Happy Labor Day! Enjoy this replay of one of our most popular episodes from season 1. Disciplining Danny... How to Discipline for Attitude.
September 04, 2023
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15:52
Moonlighting: Employees working multiple jobs... Does it matter?
Join us this week as we discuss employees who are moonlighting or working more than one job. Currently, over 8 million people are working multiple jobs and it is important for employers why it is happening and whether they should care or ...
August 21, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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20:17