Recorded at the Greenville SHRM 2026 HR and Leadership Conference, hosts Tina and Keely are joined by Sarah Waylett of Furman University's Center for Innovative Leadership and Dr. Clemson Turregano, Senior Leadership Fellow at the Center. Together, they discuss the workforce challenge often referred to as the "silver tsunami" and why succession planning is about far more than replacing the coming wave of retiring employees. Sarah and Clemson share how leaders can identify workforce risks, strengthen succession plans, and build organizations that are ready for the future before a generation with critical expertise leaves. Tune in now!

Recorded at the Greenville SHRM 2026 HR and Leadership Conference, hosts Tina and Keely welcome Cassie Thompson, Director of People Operations at Red Rover, to highlight the undervalued role of humor in leadership. Cassie shares how thoughtful use of humor can help leaders build trust, ease difficult conversations, and create stronger connections with their teams. The conversation also explores how to use humor in a way that brings people in rather than isolates them, how to navigate remote environments, and what leaders should do when humor does not land as intended. Tune in now for insights on using communication and self‑awareness to strengthen team culture and engagement!

Recorded at the Greenville SHRM 2026 HR and Leadership Conference, Tina and Keely are joined by Bill Moyer, Co-founder and Chairman of SOS Leadership Institute. With over 4 decades of experience generating organizational clarity and building results-based cultures, Bill shares his perspective on how understanding what matters most to employees can shape stronger teams. We also dive into aligning teams around a shared purpose and the difference between being busy and being productive. Tune in for insights on building a culture where people feel valued, connected, and focused!

Recorded at the 2026 Greenville SHRM HR and Leadership Conference, Tina and Keely welcome Pat McGinnis, CEO and President of HLC, for a conversation on leadership, communication, and building strong teams. Pat discusses hiring for cultural fit and maintaining engagement in a remote and evolving workforce, as well as offers insight into how HR leaders can partner with executives to build cohesive teams. The episode also explores what employees value most and how organizations can scale without losing culture. Tune in for a candid look at what CEOs prioritize when building and sustaining high‑performing organizations.

Recorded at the Greenville SHRM 2026 HR and Leadership Conference, Tina and Keely are joined by Lindsey McMillion Stemann, founder of McMillion Consulting, to discuss how LinkedIn can shape professional credibility and career growth. Lindsey shares why first impressions are often formed online before a conversation ever takes place, offers insight into why HR professionals, in particular, should prioritize their own visibility, and how a focused approach to LinkedIn can open new opportunities. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion!

On this episode of Work This Way, hosts Tina and Jennie explore whether being overweight could be treated as a protected class in the workplace. In reference to recent studies showing how weight bias can influence hiring, pay, and promotion decisions, Jennie breaks down how weight is currently treated under federal law, the growing patchwork of state and local protections, and why employers can still face significant risk even where weight is not explicitly protected. We also examine how weight discrimination intersects with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including claims based on perceived disabilities and underlying health conditions. Tune in for an insightful discussion!

Tina and Jennie are joined by their colleague, Maynard Nexsen financial services attorney Matthew Penfield, to discuss the top labor and employment issues concerning employers in the financial services industry. Matthew offers first-hand insights on how these highly regulated businesses are navigating the use of artificial intelligence, data security obligations, employee mobility, and new state laws affecting restrictive covenants and stay or pay provisions. The conversation also explores compliance risks tied to remote work, immigration, and evolving arbitration rules. Tune in now!

This week, Tina and Jennie are joined by Maynard Nexsen labor and employment attorney Brock Phillips to unpack the no tax on tips provision included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Brock explains how the federal deduction works, who qualifies, and why the name of the law has already led to misunderstandings. We also cover common misconceptions about tipped income, how the rule fits with existing wage and hour laws, and what employers should be considering when it comes to job classifications, payroll systems, and employee expectations. Tune in for an overview of what the new rule changes and why communication with employees matters.