Podcasts

What Goes in an Offer Letter By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher I often hear “we’ll just send the candidate an employment agreement and tax forms to

Death by Meeting? Not Quite. By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher So, Death by Meeting.  You know it’s more than just a book – it’s an actual

Three Things That Slow Down Fast Growth Leaders By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher So, you’re a leader in a fast growth company.  That’s heady stuff, but

How Much Does An Employee Actually Cost By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher How much does an employee actually cost?  Well, I can tell you this –

Comp Time Make Up Time – Aren’t They the Same By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher Comp Time, Make Up Time.  I often hear these used interchangeably. 

What, When and How to Pay Final Wages By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher You’ve finally made the decision to let that difficult employee go.  Or, maybe

The New Minimum Wage Impacts More Than You Think By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher By now you’ve probably heard so much about minimum wage, what it

How to Interview for Resiliency By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher In last week’s episode we talked about how to be a resilient leader.  But that’s not

How To Become a Resilient Leader By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher In fact mental and physical wellbeing is the biggest factor in building resilience.  If you

What’s the Skinny on Commissions in California By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher If you’re anything like me, when you hear the word commission, you just move

Have You Heard About the Mandatory Retirement Plan? By VICKY BROWN https://youtu.be/2hiLhCBJoBM Have you heard about the CalSavers program.  Well, California law requires employers that don’t have a company sponsored retirement plan, to participate in

How to Manage Remote Teams By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher A lot of CEOs are drawn to remote workers because they see big benefits: less overhead

How To Manage Maternity Leave in California By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher Getting notice that an employee is pregnant can open a Pandora’s Box of questions

Recruiting is a Marketing Exercise By VICKY BROWN Listen to this episode on Amazon | Apple | Pandora | Stitcher I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – recruiting is a marketing exercise.  Actually

LA Lifts Mask Mandate By VICKY BROWN https://youtu.be/D5oixnOTMZs Hi, here’s your HR quickie for today, March 4, 2022. Effective today 03/04/22, Los Angeles county has lifted its indoor mask mandate. Additionally, vaccination verification is no