Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw

Mandatory Arbitration is Back!

In this episode, Jen and Trish Higgins, Shaw Law Group’s litigation guru, discuss the recent 9^th Circuit decision upholding mandatory arbitration agreements.

Documentation: It Can Help You or Hang You

In this episode, Jen reminds us of the rules for creating defensible workplace documentation.

Pregnancy Leave Traps

In this episode, Jen addresses the complexities of pregnancy leave.   

How to Deliver Bad News

In this episode, Jen and special guest Amii Barnard-Bahn, a lawyer, executive coach, and all around great person, discuss the best approaches for leaders to deliver the news that no one wants to hear. 

Pay Scales 101

In this episode, Jen discusses California’s pay transparency rules in more detail, including the new pay scale requirements.

How to Teach Soft Skills

In this episode, Jen explains why soft skills are particularly important after COVID-19, and offers suggestions to help everyone in your organization focus on this key development area. 

Implementing a Dynamite Performance Management Process

In this episode, Jen reminds us about the importance of performance management, and offers a number of key tools to make the process effective and relatively low risk. 

The Focus for 2023? Retention!

In this episode, Jen discusses why many employers should be focused on retention this year, and provides several proven strategies to keep employees engaged and committed.

Workplace Trends for 2023

In this episode, Jen reveals the top workplace trends for 2023, including remote/hybrid working, flexible/alternative schedules, surveillance, and employee retention strategies.

Happy (Almost!) New Year!

In this episode, Jen examines a few of the new California laws for 2023, and offers a “to do” list for HR professionals.