By: LeiLani E. Quiray Hey to all our lovely be the change HR community!  We’ve got some big changes we let you know about last month happening on July 1, 2024.  And as a fun way of making sure you’re in know I added a little humor for you.  Okay what’s FLSA.   Florida Likes Sassy Apples ^^this is what came out of my brain right now hahaha.  Also apples….mmmm. Fair Labor Standards Act <- no apples here but grab one to snack on through this part. NOTE: This is federal level, not state.  I’ll talk about that later.   The Fair Labor Standards Act (F ..read more

By: Krissy Fuller Earlier sunrises, warmer air, lightning bugs (or fireflies), bbq’s, ice cream, stone fruits, late sunsets.   Can you picture it?  The slight breeze on sunkissed skin, the laughter of kids playing outside, the smell of blooming flowers, graduations,  it all means one thing – Summer is near! In our individual lives, most of us are probably daydreaming about summer vacation. In our work lives, as a business owner you may be gearing up for your summer internships to start.  Summer internships are a highly valuable two way street – but they must be set up corre ..read more

By: Krissy Fuller Let’s be real, silos in the workplace are about as useful as a chocolate teapot. And while I LOVE chocolate and would enjoy eating melty chocolate, I wouldn’t want a teapot melting on my stove while it was heating up.  Cue the loudspeaker “Clean up on Aisle 1”.  Silos create chaos, miscommunication, and a severe case of tunnel vision that can leave your organization feeling more fragmented than a dropped mirror. But fear not, my friends, I’m going to provide you with one solution to break down those barriers and foster a culture of collaboration, camaraderie, and ov ..read more

By: Krissy Fuller In the realm of leadership, there exists a potent yet often overlooked quality that has the potential to significantly impact workplace dynamics and foster a culture of trust, authenticity, and innovation.  What’s the quality?  Great question, I’m glad you asked.  The answer might surprise you – I’m hoping it doesn’t.  This quality is vulnerability – the willingness to show one’s true self, flaws and all, in the pursuit of genuine connection and growth. Imagine a leader who is unafraid to admit mistakes, shares personal struggles, and expresses emotions op ..read more

By: Leilani Quiray Employee appreciation isn’t a new topic – we’ve all heard about and probably have a set idea of what it means.  I want to dive a little deeper and look at it from a different perspective. Less about the “gift” and more about the why. Appreciation encompasses a deep-seated culture of valuing and recognizing the contributions of every team member.  From frontline staff to senior executives – acknowledging and celebrating the efforts of employees can have a profound impact on both morale and the bottom line! Here’s why investing in employee appreciation is not just a ..read more

By: Krissy Fuller In the world of work, where coffee is the elixir of life and emails are our daily epics, building strong relationships with employees is like adding a collection of spices to the meal you’re preparing.  Sure you can eat a bland meal, but the combination of seasonings can elevate your meal to perfection.  The same is true in the workplace, think of employee relationships as the seasoning to your workplace culture, ie: meal. Some of us aren’t natural chefs (yep, sticking with the cooking theme here) and need detailed instructions on how to cook, so we don’t end up wit ..read more

Why you should care and what you can do about it. By: Krissy Fuller It seems like you can’t go anywhere without hearing something about employees and the workplace.  Depending on the outlet you’re viewing the context can look a little different.  The Great Resignation was a buzzword, layoffs and a recession have been a hot button, and there’s the ever present ongoing conversation about DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) YAY!    One area that I’d like to highlight is employee wellness (employees are our JAM – and well, so is wellness).  Employee wellness is a c ..read more

Hey friends! We have a new podcast to share. Our very own Founder & CEO, LeiLani Quiray is a guest of School for Startups Radio hosted by Jim Beach. Have a good listen and learn something valuable. Listen now to the full podcast episode or click on the link below: School for Startups Link: https://schoolforstartupsradio.com/2022/09/social-impact-businesses/ Let us know what you think. We would love to hear your thoughts! bethechange #bethechangehr #hr #podcast #podcastinterview #leadership #support #schoolforstartups The post School for Startups Radio appeared first on be the chang ..read more

Who else dislikes the term “other duties as assigned” on a job description? Well, we’re guilty as HR Pros for encouraging employers to use that term to be a “catch-all” term for the stuff we may have left off or for things that may come up that are within the scope of the job.  And perhaps we need to do away with it!  Not doing those “other duties” is something that has been coming up a lot recently, with the now viral term “quiet quitting.”  It’s a buzzword used by TikTok user @zkchillin in a July 2022 video that now has 3.5 million views, where he states “You’re not ..read more

Guess who is the guest on the Breakfast Leadership Network Show? It’s LeiLani Quiray and there’s more to come. Hahaha! This podcast is hosted by Michael D. Levitt. If you enjoy what you hear, share this podcast episode. You can listen now or click on the links below: Apple: http://ow.ly/Zeup50KQTJu Spotify: http://ow.ly/R4ws50KQTJv Google Podcasts: http://ow.ly/LXNW50KQTJw bethechange #bethechangehr #hr #podcast #podcastinterview #leadership #support #breakfastleadership The post Breakfast Leadership Interview appeared first on be the change HR ..read more