Dr. Bingo Fairmont's Management Minute Podcast
Dr. Bingo Fairmont's Management Minute Podcast
Dr. Adam Shoemaker and Dr. Russell Clayton discuss some of the most prevalent issues surrounding business today.
Episodes
Work is Killing You!
Your work might be killing you...at least according to the research. Workers with less control over their work time were 15% more likely to have died (during the time the study took place). Yikes!
Episode 14 - Firing Non-Productive Employees
You're Fired!!!
Episode 13 - Flu Shots At Work
WIth Dr. Clayton taking a sick day, Dr. Shoe and Sean the Engineer wish you A Merry Christmas and A Happy Flu Year! This year for the Holidays, help your employees to get vaccinated - but be careful not to tread on their rights!
Episode 12 - Recruit Like A Marketer
Recruiting employees requires persuasion and an attractive offer of a place to work - Drs. Clayton and Shoemaker discuss the importance of great recruiting techniques.
Episode 11 - Economic Uncertainty Causes Physical Pain
Russell and Shoe discuss an article that suggests being under economic stress (job loss, unemployment, etc.) is directly related to physical complaints. It's more than just sitting on your wallet too long. Listen in and hear...
Blowing The Whistle
If you see something, should you say something? How are whistleblowers protected when they decide to do the right thing? In the absence of Dr. Fairmont, Russell and Shoe will explain it all!
Fired For Social Media Use
Can your social media use get you fired? Does the First Amendment protect you? Check out what Dr. Fairmont has to say! Also, Shoe and Russell throw in several New Kids on the Block references!
H-1B Visas
What is an H1B Visa? How can they benefit organizations large and small? Is the system working or does it need reform? Join us to find out!
Interviewing Prospective Employees (Successfully)
In this episode we are talking about the interview process. Shoe and Russell discuss 3 questions that should be used when interviewing prospective employees...and 3 questions that should be retired from the interview process.
Personality Tests
Do you or your organization use a personality test, like the MBTI, to make hiring, firing, or promotion decisions? Did you know this can actually backfire on you and your organization? Shoe and Russell discuss personality tests and how/when they should be used in the business context.
Overtime Laws
Changes are coming to the Fair Labor Standards Act that impact overtime rules. Shoe and Russell get you caught up on what you can do to be prepared.
Workplace Wellness
There's a lot of hoopla surrounding workplace wellness. In this episode, Shoe and Russell dive into this topic and whether or not it "works" in business.
Unlimited Vacation
Is unlimited vacation a good thing? Does it work? In this episode, Dr. Shoe and Dr. Clayton discuss the recent workplace phenomena of employees being offered unlimited vacation.
Internships - Pay the Interns!
In this episode, Shoe and Russell discuss the idea of whether interns should be paid...or not. And we weigh in with Dr. Fairmont's thoughts (which happen to be based on what the law has to say!).
Mandatory Vacation
Mandatory Vacation - In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of making vacation mandatory for employees. Is there a benefit for all employees...or does it simply lead to more stress for the employees? What are the benefits to the organization? Join us as we discuss this emerging issue!