Employee Relations Audios

In this week’s podcast, Brenda Perkins interviews Tim Davis from the law offices of Constangy, Brooks, & Smith. Davis has been with this prestigious firm since 1992 and is considered one of the top 100 employee relations lawyers in the U.S. With the passage of some form of the Employee Free Choice Act likely in the near future, Tim’s expertise is invaluable. Here’s some of the advice he has for HR professionals and employers who want to remain union free in the upcoming years.

Brenda Perkins, cofounder of HR BrainBank interviews Jeff Lanza in this informative podcast. Lanza, a former FBI agent is an expert in the fields of internet security, leadership ethics, and crisis communication. In this interview, he outlines why companies must have an effective message development and information dissemination strategy in place before a crisis occurs.

Industry expert Paula Switzer (President of Switzer Resource Group) talks about the DISC program and how this behavioral assessment method will help you improve your own communication skills. Also discussed are the benefits this tool provides to individuals and organizations.

Industry expert Deborah Thorne (president of Prism Creative), discusses the concept of HR branding in this interview with Brenda Perkins. This informative talk introduces the concept of developing a brand for Human Resources communications. Her remarks on perceived value and employee retention are of special interest. Most companies spend a significant portion of their yearly budget on workforce related expenses. It makes sense to create a polished, consistent presentation strategy for vital compensation and benefits information.