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Carol Bowser – Conflict Management at Work

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Show Topic:
Have you ever heard a team member tell an employee to “calm down?” Has this ever resulted in the employee calming down, or instead does this simply escalate the situation?

While employers spend significant time on training managers on how to do their job or what employment laws require, very rarely do we see companies focusing on providing tools and resources for employees to manage conflict and de-escalate conflict at work.

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Carol Bowser, attorney and founder of Conflict Management Strategies as they discuss conflict management at work.

This episode will have important takeaways for all individuals who spend their day in a work environment engaging in any way (virtually and in person) with other people.

About The Guest:

Carol Bowser, J.D is a workplace conflict expert. After practicing Employment Law for several years, Carol founded Conflict Management Strategies when she realized a lawsuit can’t deliver the level of resolution and satisfaction that is gained when people are actively involved in creating solutions to their workplace conflict.

Carol’s clients come with a wide range of employers because conflict is universal across all industries and types of organizations. Where there are people, there is conflict. The key is to help people recognize and address conflict before it damages working relationships and creates organizational drag.

In her over 20 years of experience, she has discovered some universal themes about workplace conflict and loves to share how people at all levels can

strengthen their conflict resolution muscles.

Alison Hunter – A Guide that Honestly Evaluates HR Software.

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Show Topic:

With over 117 different categories of HR Tech software and countless numbers of vendors worldwide offering HR Tech solutions, imagine how much time it would take to do the research for your specific need.

We found a better solution and it is FREE and trusted by over 3 million HR and TA professionals. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses A Guide that Honestly Evaluates HR Software with selectsoftwearreviews.com.

HR Tech Editor, Alison Hunter. This platform does all the work for you and provides a vetted shortlist of vendors, pricing guidelines, tips to make budget, and everything else you need when buying HR software.

About The Guest:

With 10+ years in Human Resources and many more as a professional writer, Alison brings an authoritative editorial voice, first-hand industry knowledge, and a people-first perspective to the team.

Alison entered the field of HR/ People Ops in the early 2000s. Following the innovative spirit of SF Bay Area tech, she established herself professionally at the intersection of people, process, and culture.

She has held pivotal Human Resources positions overseeing every aspect of the employee experience. Her experience includes recruiting, interviewing, hiring, employee relations, employee development, DEI, compensation and performance, learning and development, management training, compliance and policy management, payroll and benefits, and more.

In keeping with her Bay Area native status and unconventional social science/biology/sculpture education, her CV includes robot builder and professional wedding officiant. She’s a writer by birth and a techie by osmosis.

Dr. Keri Ohlrich Making Hybrid a Success.

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Show Topic:
Many HR professionals recognize that a hybrid work environment is what many employees are seeking. While creating policies and expectations are one element of appropriately implementing a hybrid work environment, many companies are struggling to “make it work.”

The question of how to engage employees and create an inclusive environment is difficult in person—let alone remote. Add into that managing a team that is partially in person and partially remote depending on the day of the week (or hour of the day) and managers have their hands full.

Have no fear! There are tools you can use to better manage the challenging elements of the hybrid work environment. On this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Dr. Keri Ohlrich, co-founder of Abbracci Group and co-author of The Way of the HR Warrior, concerning how HR Warriors can use the CHARGE® framework to manage the hybrid work environment.

Tawny and Dr. Ohlrich will discuss not only what the CHARGE® framework is, but also how employers can use Courage, Humility, Accuracy, Resiliency, Goal-Oriented, and Exemplary processes to practically manage the difficulties associated with Hybrid Work.

About The Guest:

Dr. Keri Ohlrich is on a mission to improve the environment of organizations which in turn improves the lives of employees. As the CEO and co-founder of Abbracci Group, she is a speaker, cohost of the reCHARGE® Your Life podcast, and co-author of the book, The Way of the HR Warrior. Whether it is coaching and training leaders, performing cultural/psychometric assessments, or helping develop HR professionals into HR Warriors, she wants all to reach their potential.

Throughout her career, Dr. Ohlrich has held leadership positions at a variety of organizations ranging from start-up to Fortune 500 companies. In her previous roles, she has created and implemented HR processes, redesigned the talent function for an organization serving 25,000 global employees, led change management for a new business strategy, and overhauled the Human Resources department to one that was recognized as a trusted advisor to business leaders. Keri resides in Southern California with her husband, son, and two Dachshunds..

James Reidy – Long COVID – Are Employers Prepared for the Long Haul

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Show Topic:

Long COVID is the condition that describes the long-term health effects of a COVID-19 infection.

Many employees have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, and while they may have recovered and returned to work, some still suffer from lasting health challenges as a result of that infection.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Jim Reidy, Shareholder and Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group at Sheehan Phinny , Long COVID – Are Employers Prepared for the Long Haul.

Listen to Jim and David discuss the potential health issues from Long COVID and the accommodation process that may need to be activated.

The better educated and prepared employers are to address these issues, the better chances there are that they can retain valued employees and avoid costly lawsuits.

About The Guest:

Jim practices in the areas of management-side labor and employment law with an emphasis on assisting employers in effectively avoiding, or defending against, employment disputes. He represents organizations ranging from multi-national corporations, to closely-held, family-owned businesses, to not-for- profit entities and public sector employers. Since joining the firm in 1989, Jim has expanded an already well-established employment law practice group. This group is now recognized as one of the best labor and employment practices in Northern New England.

Jim has extensive experience handling matters before the New Hampshire Department of Labor, the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Labor as well as other state and federal agencies.

He regularly writes articles and presents seminars on a wide range of employment law topics. He is frequently asked by the media, business groups and human resources associations to comment on breaking news and recent developments in labor and employment law. Jim regularly writes and presents seminars on a wide range of employment law topics. In addition to being an editor of the New England Law Letter, Jim also contributes to BLR and Lex Mundi state law employment updates. He has been a workplace law resource for several media outlets including The New York Times, CNN, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, WMUR, NPR, HR Magazine, NH Business Review and Business NH Magazine. He is a regular presenter at the SHRM (Society for Human Resources) Annual Legal and Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., as well as SHRM’s annual national convention. Jim is also a member of SHRM’s Speakers Bureau.

Jim is the moderator of NHLABORNET, the popular Internet discussion group for human resource professionals in New Hampshire. He has been recognized as a top tier employment lawyer by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers USA and New England Super Lawyer. Jim has been recognized by the NH Business and Industry Association for his work on behalf of employers and NH Business Review as one of the top 200 most influential business leaders in New Hampshire. Most recently, Jim was inducted as a fellow in the American Bar Association College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.