Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw

End-of-Year Tune Up!

In this episode, Jen discusses her year-end checklist to ensure you are prepared for 2025.

The Gift that Never Stops Giving: Pay Transparency for Remote Workers

In this episode, Jen addresses new state pay transparency laws and the complications they create for remote workers.

A Wrinkle in Time: “Captive Audience Meetings”

In this episode, Jen discusses state and national trends regarding employee meetings and union protections, even for non-union workers. 

A Little Gratitude Goes a Long Way!

In this Thanksgiving week episode, Jen reminds us about the magic of employee appreciation.

The Risks of Modified Duty Programs

In this episode, Jen explains why you need to be careful administering modified duty programs.

New California Employment Laws for 2025

In this episode, Jen summarizes the new employment laws for 2025 and how to get ready!

The Do’s and Don’t’s of Policy Drafting

In this episode, Jen and Shaw Law Group policy guru Julia Melnicoe Insel discuss the best practices for drafting employee handbooks and manuals.

Breaking Down AI in the HR World

In this episode, Jen helps us understand how artificial intelligence is affecting HR professionals and why you must leverage it.

“The Great Detachment”

In this episode, Jen explains the term “glossing” and how it contributes to disengagement and dissatisfaction at work.

Etiquette Training at Work?

In this episode Jen examines why so many employers are requiring office etiquette training.