This is a special message to the president of the United States regarding the lack of leadership and accountability our government is displaying following the recent devastating killing events. We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace. Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

It's no secret that toxic workplace cultures have created an evolution of individuals seeking to start their own businesses. According to the Census Bureau’s Business Formation Statistics, there is a surge in new business formations that has been steadily increasing well above historical norms. Reportedly, the 2021 year ended with well over 400k more business formation filings, the largest influx ever reported.   On this episode, we will be speaking with Ayanna Smith, who considers herself to be a serial entrepreneur, having successfully launched and formed several different business ventures in past years, with most recently opening her very own physical location. Ayanna prides herself on having mastered the serial entrepreneur spirit because it allows her an ability to have multiple streams of income, and keep her professional life aligned with doing things she loves most. Ayanna will share her entrepreneurship journey along with advice to viewers who have a desire to leave the workplace and possibly expand their side-hustle to launch one or more businesses.   We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday.  We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace.    Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

Ever wonder what life is really like as a flight attendant? How often are you away from home on overnight travel? Do you get paid for all of the time you're away? What are the requirements for the job? Are flight benefits and perks worth it?   Flight attendants have a responsibility to make travel comfortable for passengers, but what happens when passengers become unruly, violent and disrespectful? In this episode we will take a deep dive into the life of flight attendants, and the not so glamorous side of working in the air!    We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace.    Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

In a world where there's such a focus on equity in the workplace, we will talk about what that looks like in the school system. Do urban schools receive adequate levels of funding compared to schools in affluent neighborhoods? How do principles fight for a quality education for students in the underrepresented or underprivileged areas? In this episode Dr. Johnson will be sharing an eye-opening perspective of her life and struggles of an urban school principal. She will share her story of real issues that principal's face, and how to overcome the challenges she faced as an educational leader working in an urban public school setting.   Dr. Jerri Johnson has been recognized as a creator of safe spaces, a leader who people trust for consultation and guidance. With over 20 years  of dedication to the Education industry, Dr. Johnson takes pride in supporting her audience and industry colleagues to learn, develop and grow so that in their life journey, they learn how to THRIVE and NOT just SURVIVE.   Dr. Johnson has most recently become an author of the book “Imagine That! Chronicles of an Urban School Principal. She is the owner and sole consultant for EJUC8U (Educate You) Consulting LLC.    She is also the founding Principal of a PreK-2nd grade school and prior to was the Director of Education for the Community Impact Network. With her 20 plus years of experience in Education, she's had the honor of holding several leadership positions while on her mission to drive change in the education industry, and making a difference for students, parents, staff and the community.   We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace.    Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

Toxic leaders and toxic workplaces are rampant. Everyone can't just up  and quit their job, and employees feel stuck, having to deal with  leaders who treat people badly, and work for the companies that tolerate  their bad behavior. Can you relate?  In this episode, we will be discussing how to deal with a toxic work  environment, and how to manage until you're able to exit. Dr. Kevin  Sansberry II is an expert in this topic and will be sharing insights,  strategies, and data to help ease the tension you might be experiencing  while navigating through the toxicity from your employer. Come prepared  to ask questions and we prepare to offer guidance to those in need of  support and relief.   Guest: Dr. Kevin Sansberry II  Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach  whose inspiring work is driven by the need for evidence-based,  inclusive, and equitable approaches to urgently and proactively  transform and coach leaders, eradicating toxic behaviors that threaten  profitability, innovation, and the overall wellbeing. Kevin has experience in various settings such as professional sports,  higher education, nonprofits, sales, and other large complex  organizations. Kevin has written extensively on topics in various areas  such as CEO narcissism, abusive supervision, workplace authenticity and  is the creator and host of the top podcast focused on toxic leadership,  The Toxic Leadership Podcast which reached as high as the number four  nonprofit podcast in the United States in 2021.  We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help  you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will  transform your workplace.   Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

Employees believe unions will rescue them from toxic leadership, and they can't. Unions actually don't have the power or authority to fix the problems that employees are experiencing at work. There are things that a union will do for employees, but also things that they can not do. In this episode we will breakdown what exactly is happening in the landscape of corporate America, leading to all of the dysfunction employees are experiencing. And we will also share out thoughts about what the true solution to fix all of this is. If you want to have been understanding of unions, or you work in a place that is dysfunctional and you believe a union will help you, be sure to tune into this episode where we will talk about all of this, and more. We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace. Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

The world and workplaces have seen insurmountable change. From an ongoing pandemic, societal racial injustices and uprisings, layoffs, workforce reductions, and business closures, HR professionals have been holding it together as best as they can.   In this episode, our special guest Deitra and I will be discussing how the HR Industry is under a State of Emergency and the toll these various events and factors are having on HR Professionals.   Deitra McGuire, ACC, CPC, MSHRD, is a Leadership, Life Coach, Consultant, and founder of Core Beliefs Coaching & Consulting. She partners with purpose-driven Corporate HR Professionals, Leaders, & Teams to discover who they are at their core, gain awareness, clarify their professional and personal goals, and partners with clients to develop customized solutions with the goal of taking action to achieve transformative results. She also teaches foundational coaching skills to HR Professionals for effective and strategic HR partnership.  Deitra trained through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and is accredited by the International Coaching Federation as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). She holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Development and is also a Certified Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP).   We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace.    Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

In this episode, Julie is an advocate for self-care in HR and in this episode we will chat about how HR professionals are feeling in this unstable world of work, and how HR burnout is real. Julie Turney is a heart centric and people-focused HR Professional with over 16 years of experience in the field. She is the brainchild of HR@Heart Consulting Inc., a coaching firm she describes as the “HR Safe Space.” Julie created her firm as part of her healing process through her second bout of HR burnout to help HR professionals struggling to connect theory to practice and deal with the emotional weariness of working in the profession. Julie is also the Lead Organizer of Disrupt HR Caribbean for Barbados, Jamaica & Trinidad, Host of the HR Sound Off Podcast Show and author of the book “Confessions of an HR Pro: Stories of Defeat and Triumph.” Julie is on a mission to raise awareness around mental health in HR and demystify the many misconceptions in the profession as she connects the HR community. We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace. Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

Topic: "But I know Black People" Special Guest:  Tara Furiani-Boggs But, I Know Black People! But, I Have Black Friends! But, I Went to School with Black People! But, I Dated a Black Guy! It's the common phrase used to suggest that "knowing black people" somehow makes you incapable of exhibiting bias or racist behavior. On this episode, Tara and I will get raw and real about being an anti-racist in the workplace, helping white people understand privileged, and how change in systemic racism in corporate America is long overdue. Tara is not "just the HR lady", she's a strategic, innovative, and energetic executive that helps organizations transform through people. HR isn't a necessary evil and smart businesses who've realized what 'People' can do for them, are thriving both with winning talent and increasing market share. Tara is an outside the box, chief people officer who's committed to helping workplaces do better and aiding employers and employees alike. We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace. Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

In this episode we are discussing "How To use FMLA as A Mental Health Resource" with our special guest Jasmin Forts.   Jasmin Forts, MBA enjoys being a certified Yogi + Meditation Coach as she currently works 9-5 as Director, Talent Management within the HR industry. She focuses on siesta practices in her day and supports holistic wellness as a Black woman professional. She leads trainings on work life balance, career development, and FMLA & Career Leaves, with intentional career search strategies to encourages a healthy work-life balance and quality of life. We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace. Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

In this episode we will discover how Krystal Anderson escaped A Toxic Work Environment As A Teacher. Krystal is a wife, teacher, mom, Fit4 mom fitness instructor, and content creator (Instagram and Youtube). She enjoys writing and empowering women to define their lives on their own terms. When she became a mom it opened up a new world. She now has a passion for not only women but moms who need to be reminded of just how amazing they are. She uses her platform to encourage moms and teachers to embrace the "maintaining" moments of life. We Are The HR Plug: Our mission is to help you build a healthier work environment and help you enjoy what you do everyday. We offer HR solutions that will transform your workplace. Visit us online: https://www.thehrplug.com/

From Compton to Google, Anthony will be sharing with us why he decided to leave his job at Google. Anthony is the owner of Morgan Latimer Consulting and a former software engineer at Google. Raised in Compton as a foster kid after suffering physical and sexual abuse, he taught himself how to program computers at age 8 and started his career as an INROADS intern. Perhaps best known for the short BuzzFeed documentary about his journey from Compton to Google, he is a frequent public speaker at schools and other student organizations. He was awarded the 2016 INROADS Trendsetter Award for his work promoting diversity in tech. Anthony graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. His GPA was horrible, so don’t ask.

Are you Looking a Job? This Podcast is for you. Come plug into this live broadcast as we give you the tools to win in the marketplace. Kimberly Jones is the Chief Executive Officer of Kelton Legend, a multidimensional Talent Acquisition Consulting organization. Kimberly is fortunate to have worked for some of the most recognized international corporate brands and is well known as a staunch advocate for fully integrated diversity strategies aligned with employee resources groups and supplier diversity programs. She is also an Instructor at the University of California, Irvine teaching Technology Applications in Talent Management, providing guidance to international students in the use of technology to manage a global workforce.

Welcome to Let's Get Plugged Podcast Hosted by LaShawn Davis and sponsored by TheHrPlug.com. n today's episode we will be discussing how to properly complete a IRS W-4 form for work. A W-4 form, formally titled "Employee's Withholding Certificate," is an IRS form employees use to let their employer know how much money to withhold from their paycheck for federal taxes. If this is filled out the wrong way, you could be leaving lots of money on the table. Special Guest: Samara Andrews Samara is the Chief Executive Officer of FYE Finance, an accounting firm helping people and companies Focus, Yield, and Elevate in financial planning, literacy, and tax strategies. She is also a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and financial coach who is passionate about helping individuals get out of debt and retire early by teaching financial strategies and tips to encourage financial goal setting and wisely saving and spending. Her YouTube channel and Podcast- Flip it with Samara has quickly gained leverage with weekly streams attracting thousands of viewers. With more than 10 years of corporate accounting, she has helped companies save 30+ hours per week and thousands of dollars in fees through process improvement strategies.

Welcome to Let's Get Plugged Podcast Hosted by LaShawn Davis and sponsored by TheHrPlug.com. Today's episode will be dedicated to answering burning HR questions and scenarios employees or employers are facing and need guidance about. We will answer them live with our special guest Chris Stewart. The HR Guru himself, Chris is a well-known HR strategist and business partner very knowledgeable in all facets of HR business. As founder of CAS2 Group, Chris leads a team of consultants who provide tools and resources to support business tackle the most complex HR issues.

Welcome to Let's Get Plugged Podcast Hosted by LaShawn Davis and sponsored by TheHrPlug.com. In today's episode we are discussing how to Find The Courage To Quit your 9 to 5 by learning from our special guest Nekeya Nunn. Nekeya is a powerhouse professional who is dominating the entrepreneurship space, having scaled her business to seven figures, and wants to teach you how to do the same! Nekeya's true passion is to help female entrepreneurs maximize their potential by overcoming fear and finding the courage to achieve their next level of success in life and business.

Welcome to Let's Get Plugged Podcast Hosted by LaShawn Davis and sponsored by TheHrPlug.com. In today's episode we are discussing the danger of using virtual backgrounds in your business meetings and how much negative impact this can have with our special guest JP Hightek. JP is the Chief Executive Officer of PerfectZone Productions. A true innovator, JP has embedded his mark as an influential leader in the personal branding and creative space. JP has redefined the term “brand” to reach beyond business, helping people discover and embody their personal trademarked identity. A multi-talented cinematographer, software developer, and technology solutionist he is also the president of Reveal TV Network, and the Founder and Host of Content Creators University.