Coaches Corner Peter Sawchuk

The Coach is back like he never left! Join Peter as he provides an update on where he's been and what he's been doing since our last episode a month ago.

Description
This episode answers 7 key questions on delivering constructive feedback:
What is constructive feedback?
Why is constructive feedback important?
Who delivers constructive feedback?
When should you deliver constructive feedback?
When does feedback become "destructive"?
What does constructive feedback sound like?
How can I deliver constructive feedback?
Resources
https://online.champlain.edu/blog/giving-constructive-feedback
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/careers/soft-skills/constructive-feedback/
https://www.valamis.com/hub/types-of-feedback#types-of-feedback
https://www.valamis.com/hub/constructive-feedback
https://blog.jostle.me/blog/constructive-feedback#difference-between-criticism-constructive-feedback
https://hr.tsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/givingeffectivefeedback.pdf

This episode focuses on music and its effect on productivity, including:
Using music to block out distractions
Employees' perceptions about music and productivity
Research on music and productivity
How to build the perfect work playlist
Resources
https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/11294-music-effect-on-productivity.html
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200317-does-music-help-us-work-it-depends
https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/tools-and-samples/exreq/Pages/Details.aspx?Erid=1385
https://www.commercialcafe.com/blog/listening-music-work-can-improve-productivity/
https://www.zenefits.com/workest/music-in-the-workplace/
https://risepeople.com/blog/music-at-work-productivity/

In June 2022, the SEC announced a $100 million fine to Ernst & Young (EY), one of the "Big 4" accounting firms in the United States, for unethical conduct regarding their employees and the CPA exam. In this episode, we dive deeper into the situation, how it occurred at EY, and what we at UHY can do to prevent something like this happening in the future.
References
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/28/1108044858/accounting-giant-ernst-young-admits-its-employees-cheated-on-ethics-exams
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/06/28/ernst-young-cheating-sec-fine/
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/28/business/ernst-young-sec-cheating.html
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ey-paying-100-million-to-settle-probe-of-auditors-cheating-on-ethics-exams-11656410401
https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2022-114
https://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/2022/34-95167.pdf

For the first time as a firm, UHY is celebrating Juneteenth. This special episode explores the history of Juneteenth, it's importance in American history, and how you can celebrate it in your local community.
Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth
https://www.juneteenth.com/
https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth
https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/

Susan Orr, a Partner out of our UHY St. Louis office, stops by the Corner to talk more about kind leadership. We learn more about her career journey with UHY, what kind leadership means to her, who in her career is a kind leader and how they've impacted her development, and how every leader can practice kind leadership.