This Week at Work

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This Week at Work

The AAIM Morning Briefing covers timely HR relate topics to help companies become first in class employers by hiring, developing and retaining their employees.

  1. 5D AGO · VIDEO

    Paying Competitively is a Trap in Today’s Talent Game | Special Guest: Michael Maciekowich!

    Send your burning questions to hrask.org Today, we’re facing a tough truth about compensation: if your strategy is built on averages, the best you can do is attract and retain average talent - because your stars won’t stick around. As roles become more complex and job titles lose clarity, pay certainty becomes your new competitive edge. The real question is - can we build a strategy so effective that pay never shows up in the exit interview? Get your download of key takeaways from this week's episode: https://shorturl.at/zOFdg Timestamps: 10:11 – Phil’s Phired Up 12:47 – Is the 52% Stat Misleading 16:13 – Rethinking Pay Strategy 17:48 – Competitive vs Fair Pay 20:09 – Hybrid Roles and Compensation 22:22 – Burning Questions: Preventing Poaching 26:01 – Burning Questions: Pay and Exit Interviews 27:20 – The Manager’s Role in Retention 31:17 – Lawyer on the Clock: No Reverse Discrimination 36:10 – BLM Apron Case and Workplace Expression

    33 min

  2. JUN 5 · VIDEO

    Byte‑Sized Jobs, Big‑Picture Pay: Compensation in the Age of AI

    Send your burning questions to hrask.org As AI redefines how work gets done, what does it mean for compensation? On this episode of This Week at Work, we explore how employers can rethink pay strategies in a world of task-based roles, gig-style contributions, and rapid workforce shifts. Join hosts Phil and Burt as they unpack the big question HR leaders need to ask, “How do we build a compensation strategy that helps us stay competitive and attract talent during this workforce shift?” Timestamps: 1:31 - Introduction 2:58 - 50% of White Collar jobs may be eliminated by programming in 1-5 years 4:03 - Burt's Take on the 50% elimination 5:00 - Phil's Phired Up: AI and Compensation 6:30 - AI Robot Malfunction 7:40 - Burt on AI helping in the workplace 9:50 - The Lamp Lighter Article Analogy 11:00 - Burt on AI, Robotics, and the Manufacturing Industry 17:29 - Burning Question: How to build a compensation strategy to stay competitive 18:37 - Become an AAIM Member 24:12 - Lawyer on The Clock: DOJ Eliminating DEI 26:50 - OFCCP Elimination, Budget Cuts, Vets Program and the Department of Labor 32:20 - Wrap Up

    33 min

  3. MAY 29 · VIDEO

    Rethinking Compensation: Pay Well, Not Competitively

    Download your compensation cheat sheet here: https://shorturl.at/OcOYG Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 329 This Week, Are you paying to win or just to survive? In this week’s episode of This Week at Work, Phil and Burt flip the script on “competitive pay” and reveal why average compensation is costing you top talent. They’ll unpack why your well-meaning raises might be fueling turnover, how inflation is sabotaging morale, and what it really takes to build a compensation strategy that retains your best people. Join us as we challenge outdated pay norms and share actionable steps to rethink, realign, and actually reward your workforce. It's not about paying more, it's about paying smarter. Timestamps: 00:53 – Intro & Episode Theme: Benchmarking Pay in 2025 03:18 – Why Phil’s “Phired Up” About Compensation 06:13 – Competitive Pay vs. Paying Well 09:17 – The Three-Part Quiz: Defining and Implementing "Paying Well" 20:09 – Lawyer on the Clock: Missouri’s Paid Sick Leave Repeal 27:03 – Trump-era Firings & Supreme Court Decision 30:45 – Phil’s on Phire Cheat Sheet, Upcoming Compensation Events & Final Thoughts 31:58 – Wrap-up & How to Join the Movement

    32 min

  4. MAY 22 · VIDEO

    Engagement 2.0: Redefining What It Means to be Productive

    Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 328 This Week, Phil and Burt tackle confusion in the new workplace: Are we measuring the wrong things? As discussed last week, employees are happier with flexibility, yet engagement, and productivity, are trending down. It’s time to rethink what productivity really means in the age of remote work. Join us for a provocative conversation about redefining success, aligning expectations, and building a culture that supports both autonomy and accountability. Timestamps: 01:46 – Intro: Productivity vs. Activity in a Hybrid World 03:22 – Gallup & Forbes Stats: Why Manager Trust Is Broken 04:54 – Why Measuring HR Productivity is So Hard 07:20 – Visibility Bias: Why Remote Work Breeds Distrust 08:54 – How to Fix Broken Productivity Metrics 09:53 – RECAP: Missouri Paid Sick Leave Law Fallout 11:47 – Employer vs. Employee Perspectives on Policy 16:46 – Burning Question: Should You Share Personnel Files? 19:58 – HR Strategy Lightning Round: How Should We Define Productivity? 26:13 – In-Office vs. Remote Resentment and How to Handle It 27:56 – Lawyer on the Clock: No Tax on Tips, Independent Contractors, EEO-1 Data Cautions 35:19 – Final Thoughts and How AAIM Supports Your HR Team

    35 min

  5. MAY 15 · VIDEO

    Unveiling the 5 Top Challenges of Remote/Hybrid Work

    Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 327 Remote and hybrid work are no longer the exception, they’re the expectation. But even after years of experimenting, employers are still navigating some tough waters. In today’s episode, we’ll quiz Burt on the top five challenges HR professionals report in managing hybrid models, and reveal why solving those doesn’t mean the job is done. 00:48 - Introduction from Phil 02:15 - Look back at AAIM Leadership Conference 05:09 - Remote Work and Engagement 06:06 - Survey of Remote Work at AAIM 08:30 - Burt on Remote Work 10:40 - Phil's Tough Truth 14:17 - Burt's Work from Home Policy Thoughts and Remote Work Agreements 15:39 - Phil on Bending Work from Home Policy 18:08 - AAIM Membership 18:40 - Lawyer on the Clock 19:15 - No Tax on Tips 24:50 - 8th Cricut EEOC Case of Deaf Truck Driver 30:15 - More thoughts on legal issues from Burt 35:05 - Pop Quiz with Burt on Remote/Hybrid Work

    38 min

  6. MAY 1 · VIDEO

    This Week at Work: What Surveys Reveal About Trust After Covid and an Update on Missouri Prop A

    Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep. 326 In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt, President & CEO of AAIM Employers Association, and employment attorney Burt Garland take a look at trust in the workplace through a post-covid lens. They also break down Missouri's new Paid Sick Leave law taking effect May 1st and what HR professionals need to know now, how to prepare for the rest of 2025, and why trust is the foundation of employee engagement and productivity. We also explore: - Surprising ADA accommodation trends linked to return-to-office policies - The impact of transparency and leadership on trust - Shocking case: 110-hour workweeks lead to hospitalization - "Lawyer on the Clock" with urgent compliance deadlines Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction from Phil Brandt & Nick Barton 02:00 – Missouri Paid Sick Leave Is Official: What HR Needs to Know 05:06 – Strategy Tip: Interim Policies Until Dec 31 07:00 – Predictions: When Will Employees Use Their First Sick Hour? 08:00 – Leadership Conference Preview: AAIM’s Premier Event 10:08 – Why Trust in the Workplace is Broken 13:25 – Ways to Rebuild Workplace Trust Post-COVID 16:00 – Hybrid Work & Trust: What Really Works 18:00 – Trust & Turnover: The Hidden Link 22:47 – Upcoming AAIM Course: Conflict Resolution (May 21) 22:55 – Lawyer on the Clock: EEO-1 Reporting Surprise 24:56 – ADA Accommodation Surge & Remote Work 29:12 – Extreme Example: 110-Hour Workweek Backfires 32:47 – Final Thoughts + See You at the Conference!

    34 min

  7. APR 24 · VIDEO

    Hard Talks, Real Results: How to Have Difficult Conversations

    Send your burning questions to hrask.org Ep 325. This week on This Week at Work, Phil and Burt dive into one of HR’s most uncomfortable but essential responsibilities: having difficult conversations. Inspired by a viral workplace scenario where a manager struggled to address an employee’s provocative attire, we'll unpack how to approach sensitive topics, whether it’s dress code, performance, or conflict, address it without damaging relationships or morale. Tune in for expert strategies, real-world examples, and a few laughs to help make those tough talks a little easier.   Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Show Overview 01:30 – Live from Las Vegas: Ogletree Deakins Workplace Strategy Seminar 02:40 – The Cost of No Training: Phil’s Son’s Experience as a New Manager 07:00 – HR Scenario Q&A: Handling Difficult Conversations 13:00 – Preparing Managers for Sensitive Talks: Tools & Frameworks 20:00 – Supporting Managers: HR as a Partner in Performance 21:00 – Lawyer on the Clock – Missouri Proposition A Update 24:00 – Paid Sick Leave Policy Advice: Interim Solutions 26:00 – Federal Executive Orders: DEI, Disparate Impact, and Legal Trends 30:00 – Final Thoughts: HR Leadership & Legal Foresight   Brought to you by AAIM Employers Association, your partner in HR support, compliance, and professional development.

    34 min

  8. APR 17 · VIDEO

    Communicating Change Without Losing Your Team

    Send your burning questions to hrask.org How do you lead your team through uncertainty without losing trust, momentum, or top performers? In this episode of This Week at Work, Phil Brandt (President & CEO of AAIM Employers Association) and employment attorney Burt Garland (Ogletree Deakins) dive deep into how HR leaders can communicate change effectively — and empathetically. Discover practical strategies to guide your team through role changes, restructures, and even layoffs while keeping morale and culture intact. Also in this episode: - The potential repeal of Missouri’s Paid Sick Leave Act - How to respond if ICE visits your workplace - A Supreme Court decision that changes how performance reviews could be seen legally This is a must-watch episode for HR professionals navigating a rapidly shifting workplace — brought to you by AAIM Employers Association, your go-to partner for leadership development, legal compliance, and workforce strategy. Timestamps: The Danger of Delaying Paid Sick Leave Compliance – 00:03:03 – 00:06:08 What to Do When ICE Shows Up at Your Workplace – 00:06:33 – 00:09:35 Performance Reviews as Discrimination? – 00:09:58 – 00:14:25 How to Communicate Change Without Losing Your Team – 00:22:25 – 00:24:54 Supporting Your Team During Layoffs: What HR Gets Wrong – 00:30:02 – 00:31:03 Brought to you by AAIM Employers Association — your partner in HR support, compliance, and professional development. #HRCompliance #MissouriLaw #ChangeManagement #AAIMEmployersAssociation #HRLeadership #WorkplaceStrategy #EmployeeEngagement #OgletreeDeakins #LaborLaw #PaidSickLeave

    33 min
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The AAIM Morning Briefing covers timely HR relate topics to help companies become first in class employers by hiring, developing and retaining their employees.

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