TriNet's HR Minute: A Podcast Series

TriNet's "HR Minute" podcast series provides relevant and informative HR content for decision makers at small and medium-sized companies. The series is narrated by experienced Human Capital Consultants who have spent years partnering with executives and resolving their HR issues.

Check back often; new podcasts covering a wide range of business and HR topics will be uploaded several times a month. The series is also available for free on iTunes (iTunes Download Required).

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  • Employee Communication (2:15)
  • Communication is a key business driver which boosts employee satisfaction which in turn increases productivity. Find out why. Host: Debra Squyres, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Employee Compensation (2:23)
  • Educate your employees about their total compensation not just base salary. Giving them the big picture empowers and aligns them with the company's vision. Host: Debra Squyres, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Helping Employees Deal with Rising Gas Prices (2:15)
  • Deal with rising gas prices via: modified work schedules, core work hour programs, telecommuting, carpooling, funding public transportation, increasing mileage reimbursement rates. Host: Ruth Alexander, Director of Human Capital Consulting at TriNet.
  • The Advantages of HSAs (2:00)
  • A brief overview of Health Savings Accounts features and advantages. Host: Nicole Gouig, Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Federal Contractors (1:44)
  • Federal contracts can be lucrative but may have major impact on your daily operations. An overview of obligations. Host: Rose Combs, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Voluntary Benefits (2:40)
  • Two categories of voluntary benefits: Traditional and Elective, and how they are beneficial to any company. Host: Supriya Desai, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Employee Productivity (1:31)
  • Productivity isn’t just about hard work, talent and dedication. It’s also positioning your employees for success.  Host: Terri Walker, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (2:06)

  • What is FMLA and which employees are eligible for it? An overview.  Host: David  Edelson, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.

  • High Performance (1:53)
  • High performance organizations generate above-average outcomes. Here are the secrets to their success. Host: Terri Walker, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Workers Comp: Classifying Independent Contractors (1:54)
  • Discover the three main categories used to easily classify independent contractors. Host: Jennie Hoady-Shiu, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Organizational Change (2:04)
  • Learn four key processes that can ensure the smooth success of your organizational change plan. Host: Mistee Torres, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Non Exempt Overtime (1:02)
  • Are your employees classified properly in order to be exempt from overtime and record keeping requirements?  Host: Mistee Torres, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • New Federal Minimum Wage (2:05)
  • A new federal minimum wage law will soon be implemented, but certain states set their own standards. Host: Rose Combs, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • Goal Alignment - (2:00)
  • When employees clearly understand how their goals relate to the company's strategic directives, the result is a substantial increase in productivity. Host: Jonna Hensley, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.
  • At-Will Employment (1:42)
  • Find out how wrongful termination can still be an issue in an at-will situation. Host: Jonna Hensley, Senior Human Capital Consultant at TriNet.