Hear’s A Solution
Talking about work doesn’t have to feel like it. Quicker than a lunch break, check out our new podcast as we help you navigate the murky waters of employee relations.
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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In this episode Emily and Chelsey discuss Barbie written and directed by Greta Gerwig. We laugh, we reminisce, we critically examine the intertwining of art and commercialism. Listen now Barbie!!!
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In this episode Emily and Chelsey discuss Barbie written and directed by Greta Gerwig. We laugh, we reminisce, we critically examine the intertwining of art and commercialism. Listen now Barbie!!!
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
In this episode we answer questions from our dear listeners. We talk about navigating the hybrid workplace and managing different personalities.
Did this episode spark something in you? Reach out to us at podcast@emilyshandruksolutions
Things we talked about today:
Things Emily mentioned:
https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/
https://www.elainealec.com/calling-my-spirit-back-the-book
Things Chelsey mentioned:
https://www.sbnation.com/a/17776-football
(this is going to seem weird, just keep going)
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Welcome back to Hear's a Solution. It's been a while since our last episode, and we want to express our gratitude for your patience and understanding during our hiatus. Today, we have a special episode as we return, and Chelsey and I are discussing some important topics that have impacted our team deeply.
In this episode, we'll address the reason behind our hiatus and share the difficult news of February 28th, 2023. We do want to share that this episode covers some topics around death and dying and we want everyone to know that if you or someone you know is experiencing grief or struggling with loss, we encourage you to seek support. Numerous resources are available, including https://thunderbay.cmha.ca/documents/grieving/. Remember, you're not alone; reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
Although our small and mighty team has been through a difficult period, we are committed to continuing the podcast. In the coming weeks, we will return to our regular schedule, and we have some exciting episodes lined up. We will continue to explore Employee Relations, office dynamics, and the wonderful world of workplace conflict.
As we wrap up this special episode, we want to thank our listeners for their support, understanding, and patience during our hiatus. We are grateful to have such a supportive community, and we appreciate your continued engagement with our podcast. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll dive back into the fascinating world of employee relations.
Things we talked about today:
Things Emily mentioned:
Book info: Tarnished by Maryanne Kerrhttps://hilborn-civilsectorpress.com/products/tarnished
Things Chelsey mentioned:
Book info:
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kirthana-ramisetti/dava-shastris-last-day/9781538703854/?lens=grand-central-publishing
Pretty Fly Co:
https://www.pretty-fly.ca/
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thank you everyone for the time and energy and the grace to leave a little space between upcoming podcasts. Below is a list of the things I mentioned in this podcast and a link to the new website!https://www.emilyshandruksolutions.com/
The circle of conflict:
The book that I referenced:
The Conflict Resolution Toolbox: Models and Maps for Analyzing, Diagnosing, and Resolving Conflict, 2nd Edition:https://www.wiley.com/en-us/The+Conflict+Resolution+Toolbox%3A+Models+and+Maps+for+Analyzing%2C+Diagnosing%2C+and+Resolving+Conflict%2C+2nd+Edition-p-9781119717584
Finding Confidence in Conflict | Kwame Christian | TEDxDayton:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6Zg65eK9XU
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
I follow the motto: "You can't compete with me because I want you to win too."
This is why I was thrilled to have Deanne Gagnon of Deanne Gagnon Dynamics on the podcast. Deanne believes that "every single person should feel like a valued member of their team" and we think that that is pretty much our jam too.
We hope that you enjoy the chat as much as we did and for more information please checkout Deanne's website at:
https://www.deannegagnondynamics.com/
Other things we talked about:Emotional Culture Deck: https://www.ridersandelephants.com/the-emotional-culture-deck
Sweetgrass Teachings: https://sweetgrassteachings.com/ Sweetgrass card activity: https://sweetgrassteachings.com/activity
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Kate Lamers, the (unofficial) Brazilian Queen of Thunder Bay!
This Fall, I saw a social media post about how Stella WaxBar owner, Kate Lamers, was taking her staff to Mexico.
I immediately thought: "I need to get her on this podcast and learn how she made this a goal and incentivized her team to help achieve this goal!"
My second thought was: "How fast can I learn how to wax, join her team, and get in on this trip?!"
It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Kate, and learn about why Taylor and others think that she is the best boss ever and how she keeps her staff loyal and committed to the Stella WaxBar family.
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Feedback is a vital source of learning. Yet, receiving feedback is not easy, especially when it seems untrue, unfair, or poorly delivered. When you are receiving feedback, it’s about the story you tell yourself, about that feedback that will affect how you take it on and act on it.
Chelsey and I talk about our experiences with giving and receiving feedback and some of the stories that have stuck with us for a long time. Like as long as my arms...
Things we mentioned that you might want to check out:Thanks for the Feedback, by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen:
Book: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/product/9780143127130-item.html?s_campaign=goo-PmaxSmartShop_Books_Business_EN&gclid=Cj0KCQiAofieBhDXARIsAHTTldrA62H0SBLWqmmc6jjHM-uCBsd3cpah3zFbuiA2Bp7DZmv5x0H7oh0aAqtMEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SggjK0Gm3I4
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
What is an exit interview? Why are they important?
An exit interview is a rear-view approach to your organization and allows you to get the "inside scoop" on employee satisfaction.
No matter the size of your company, exit interviews provide an opportunity for an employee to discuss the workplace environment, concerns about misconduct, or issues within management.
In this episode, we also look at why having a third party handle the exit interview process has several advantages – guaranteed confidentiality helping ensure you get honest results, resources in place across different methodologies to collect feedback that proves truly actionable, and a much higher participation rate as well as a seamless process for your organization.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
In Episode 2 we discussed quiet quitting and how we feel that it might be too simple of an answer to potentially poor working conditions. It also feels wrong to make a blanket statement that the actions of employees or the creation of boundaries as the employee's fault that we need to label as a social movement. We discussed creating opportunities for employees and employers to communicate, creating expectations, and then reviewing the rules and regulations around those expectations. However, we didn't dive into the HOW of having those difficult conversations, so that is the goal of this episode. We get a little personal, sharing stories and experiences with our difficult conversations; looking at one of the most critical difficult conversations that can take place between employers and employees is around feedback, especially if it concerns course correction or performance improvement.
We will be diving into feedback in future episodes and hope that if you have any ideas or questions about this topic you connect with us podcast@emilyshandruksolutions.com
Employee Relations: How can we help?
On average, we spend a third of our life at work, approximately 90,000 hours!
That’s a lot of time with employees, managers, and coworkers. Workplace conflict is a unique situation that arises between coworkers, departments, and locations for various reasons. While workplace conflict is not necessarily negative (it can lead to differing opinions, creative solutions, and people coming up with new and innovative ways to approach situations), the road to success is not as clearly laid out as the yellow-brick road.
Guidance or assistance through workplace conflict is often the leverage an organization needs to be successful.
How organizational change is approached, from staffing to policy or procedural changes, can negatively impact your institution if not approached correctly. Therefore we offer additional consultation services when working through change management situations. Our solutions keep you in the driver's seat, as we want your organization's leaders to stay at the helm while changing. We see our solutions as an extra set of lungs, helping to keep the sails billowing while you steer the ship.
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