The Imperative Podcast http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/ en-US Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:59:45 -0700 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,BlogBusiness/Business Newsinfo@imperativeinfo.comMike CoffeyMike CoffeynoImperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,BlogA publication from Imperative Information GroupThe Imperative Podcast is a regular series of interviews and news items of interest to employers and human resource professionals. Topics include recruiting and selection, performance management, legal issues, background checks, drug screening, and E-Verify. The Imperative Podcast: ADA Amendments Act with Gregg Kronenberger http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/Y6N-LudlETE/podcast13.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2009/01/podcast13.html Recent changes under the ADA Amendments Act may leave employers much more vulnerable to claims of discrimination. Mike interviews Gregg Kronenberger, a partner with Boulette & Golden, an Austin-based law firm, about these changes. See the actual post for this... Recent changes under the ADA Amendments Act may leave employers much more vulnerable to claims of discrimination. Mike interviews Gregg Kronenberger, a partner with Boulette & Golden, an Austin-based law firm, about these changes.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:59:45 -0700 noRecent changes under the ADA Amendments Act may leave employers much more vulnerable to claims of discrimination. Mike interviews Gregg Kronenberger, a partner with Boulette & Golden, an Austin-based law firm, about these changes. See the actual post for Mike CoffeyRecent changes under the ADA Amendments Act may leave employers much more vulnerable to claims of discrimination. Mike interviews Gregg Kronenberger, a partner with Boulette & Golden, an Austin-based law firm, about these changes. See the actual post for this...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2009/01/podcast13.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_01-09-2009_Interview-with-Greg-Kronenberger.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Separation Anxiety with Brad Smith http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/8EgNMlwEZ0o/podcast12.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2009/01/podcast12.html In this episode, Mike interviews Brad Smith, Vice President of Business Development with DBM, Inc., a global transition firm specializing in individual and organization transition. Brad says the most dangerous conversation a manager can have with an employee is the... In this episode, Mike interviews Brad Smith, Vice President of Business Development with DBM, Inc., a global transition firm specializing in individual and organization transition. Brad says the most dangerous conversation a manager can have with an employee is the one that takes place during separation.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:00:00 -0700 noIn this episode, Mike interviews Brad Smith, Vice President of Business Development with DBM, Inc., a global transition firm specializing in individual and organization transition. Brad says the most dangerous conversation a manager can have with an emploMike CoffeyIn this episode, Mike interviews Brad Smith, Vice President of Business Development with DBM, Inc., a global transition firm specializing in individual and organization transition. Brad says the most dangerous conversation a manager can have with an employee is the...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2009/01/podcast12.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_01-02-2009_Interview-with-Brad-Smith.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: FMLA Update with Julie Ross http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/r4XdLpjG3KI/podcast11.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2009/01/podcast11.html In this podcast, Mike interviews Julie Ross, a partner with the employment law firm of Lynn, Pham & Ross in Fort Worth. Julie talks with Mike about upcoming changes with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for 2009. See... In this podcast, Mike interviews Julie Ross, a partner with the employment law firm of Lynn, Pham & Ross in Fort Worth. Julie talks with Mike about upcoming changes with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for 2009.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:00:00 -0700 noIn this podcast, Mike interviews Julie Ross, a partner with the employment law firm of Lynn, Pham & Ross in Fort Worth. Julie talks with Mike about upcoming changes with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for 2009. See...Mike CoffeyIn this podcast, Mike interviews Julie Ross, a partner with the employment law firm of Lynn, Pham & Ross in Fort Worth. Julie talks with Mike about upcoming changes with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for 2009. See...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2009/01/podcast11.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_01-02-2009_Interview-with-Julie_Ross.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Financial Responsibility with Bart Castle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/-t-G_nlbHis/podcast10.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/12/podcast10.html In this podcast, Mike interviews Bart Castle, a principle with the Sapio Group, a human resources consulting firm with a special emphasis on employee productivity and employee performance. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page... In this podcast, Mike interviews Bart Castle, a principle with the Sapio Group, a human resources consulting firm with a special emphasis on employee productivity and employee performance.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0700 noIn this podcast, Mike interviews Bart Castle, a principle with the Sapio Group, a human resources consulting firm with a special emphasis on employee productivity and employee performance. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page...Mike CoffeyIn this podcast, Mike interviews Bart Castle, a principle with the Sapio Group, a human resources consulting firm with a special emphasis on employee productivity and employee performance. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/12/podcast10.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_11-28-2008_Interview-with-Bart-Castle.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Virtual Events with Brent Arslaner http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/EXbDvo_n9C4/podcast9.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/12/podcast9.html In this episode, Mike interviews Brent Arslaner, vice president of marketing for Unisfair, a company that delivers what they call "virtual events," including virtual job fairs. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download... In this episode, Mike interviews Brent Arslaner, vice president of marketing for Unisfair, a company that delivers what they call "virtual events," including virtual job fairs.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0700 noIn this episode, Mike interviews Brent Arslaner, vice president of marketing for Unisfair, a company that delivers what they call "virtual events," including virtual job fairs. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download...Mike CoffeyIn this episode, Mike interviews Brent Arslaner, vice president of marketing for Unisfair, a company that delivers what they call "virtual events," including virtual job fairs. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/12/podcast9.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_11-28-2008_Interview-with-Brent-Arslaner.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Releasing Your Brilliance with Simon T. Bailey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/5hJ95yFz2_Y/podcast8.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/11/podcast8.html In this podcast, Mike interviews Simon T. Bailey, the founder of The Brilliance Institute. He is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant who inspires individuals to take charge of change and transform their lives from the inside out. See... In this podcast, Mike interviews Simon T. Bailey, the founder of The Brilliance Institute. He is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant who inspires individuals to take charge of change and transform their lives from the inside out.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0700 noIn this podcast, Mike interviews Simon T. Bailey, the founder of The Brilliance Institute. He is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant who inspires individuals to take charge of change and transform their lives from the inside out. See.Mike CoffeyIn this podcast, Mike interviews Simon T. Bailey, the founder of The Brilliance Institute. He is an internationally known speaker, author, and consultant who inspires individuals to take charge of change and transform their lives from the inside out. See...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/11/podcast8.htmlhttp://www.imperativeinfo.com/podcasts/The_Imperative_Podcast_11-19-2008_Interview-with-Simon-Bailey.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Etiquette with Colleen Rickenbacher http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/ss7FJJZ-VH4/podcast7.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/11/podcast7.html In this podcast, Mike interviews Colleen Rickenbacher, an expert in business etiquette and trains professionals around the world in minding their p's and q's. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the .mp3... In this podcast, Mike interviews Colleen Rickenbacher, an expert in business etiquette and trains professionals around the world in minding their p's and q's.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:01:00 -0700 noIn this podcast, Mike interviews Colleen Rickenbacher, an expert in business etiquette and trains professionals around the world in minding their p's and q's. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the .mp3...Mike CoffeyIn this podcast, Mike interviews Colleen Rickenbacher, an expert in business etiquette and trains professionals around the world in minding their p's and q's. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the .mp3...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/11/podcast7.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_11-14-2008_Interview-with-Colleen_Rickenbacher.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Employment Law Update with Audrey Mross http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/4BIi4ihE5JE/podcast6.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/11/podcast6.html In this episode, Mike's guest is Audrey Mross, a shareholder in the law firm of Munck Carter. Audrey outlines her annual employment law update provided at the North Texas SHRM November 18th luncheon. See the actual post for this podcast... In this episode, Mike's guest is Audrey Mross, a shareholder in the law firm of Munck Carter. Audrey outlines her annual employment law update provided at the North Texas SHRM November 18th luncheon.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0700 noIn this episode, Mike's guest is Audrey Mross, a shareholder in the law firm of Munck Carter. Audrey outlines her annual employment law update provided at the North Texas SHRM November 18th luncheon. See the actual post for this podcast...Mike CoffeyIn this episode, Mike's guest is Audrey Mross, a shareholder in the law firm of Munck Carter. Audrey outlines her annual employment law update provided at the North Texas SHRM November 18th luncheon. See the actual post for this podcast...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/11/podcast6.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_11-14-2008_Interview-with-Audrey-Mross.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Retention and Recruiting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/bNiFvIxSb20/podcast5.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/11/podcast5.html In this podcast, Mike interviews Diana Meisenhelter of Riviera Advisors, a human resource consulting firm. Diana talks about the program she gave at a MidCities HR Association meeting entitled, "Good Retention Starts with Good Recruiting." See the actual post for... In this podcast, Mike interviews Diana Meisenhelter of Riviera Advisors, a human resource consulting firm. Diana talks about the program she gave at a MidCities HR Association meeting entitled, "Good Retention Starts with Good Recruiting."

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:00:00 -0700 noIn this podcast, Mike interviews Diana Meisenhelter of Riviera Advisors, a human resource consulting firm. Diana talks about the program she gave at a MidCities HR Association meeting entitled, "Good Retention Starts with Good Recruiting." See the actual Mike CoffeyIn this podcast, Mike interviews Diana Meisenhelter of Riviera Advisors, a human resource consulting firm. Diana talks about the program she gave at a MidCities HR Association meeting entitled, "Good Retention Starts with Good Recruiting." See the actual post for...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/11/podcast5.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_11-03-2008_MCHRA.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Strategic Diversity Initiatives http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/O4QxTE-dKRU/podcast4.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/09/podcast4.html In this podcast, Mike interviews Margaret Crawley, a diversity consultant and trainer who previously served as the Executive Director of the Texas Diversity Council. Margaret says most corporate diversity efforts fail because they have the wrong focus. See the actual... In this podcast, Mike interviews Margaret Crawley, a diversity consultant and trainer who previously served as the Executive Director of the Texas Diversity Council. Margaret says most corporate diversity efforts fail because they have the wrong focus.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:00:00 -0600 noIn this podcast, Mike interviews Margaret Crawley, a diversity consultant and trainer who previously served as the Executive Director of the Texas Diversity Council. Margaret says most corporate diversity efforts fail because they have the wrong focus. SeMike CoffeyIn this podcast, Mike interviews Margaret Crawley, a diversity consultant and trainer who previously served as the Executive Director of the Texas Diversity Council. Margaret says most corporate diversity efforts fail because they have the wrong focus. See the actual...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/09/podcast4.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/Interview_with_Margaret_Crawley_FWHRMA_Diversity_Day_09-16-2008.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: FWHRMA's Interactive Workshop http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/hM_gDCPNItQ/podcast3.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/08/podcast3.html In this podcast, Mike interviews Lon Williams for a second time. This time, Lon discusses the Fort Worth HR Management Association's 7th Annual Interactive Workshop. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the... In this podcast, Mike interviews Lon Williams for a second time. This time, Lon discusses the Fort Worth HR Management Association's 7th Annual Interactive Workshop.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0600 noIn this podcast, Mike interviews Lon Williams for a second time. This time, Lon discusses the Fort Worth HR Management Association's 7th Annual Interactive Workshop. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the...Mike CoffeyIn this podcast, Mike interviews Lon Williams for a second time. This time, Lon discusses the Fort Worth HR Management Association's 7th Annual Interactive Workshop. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/08/podcast3.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_08-29-2008_FWHRMA.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: HR Legislative and Regulatory Update from Lon Williams http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/dcrWu4tBDEY/podcast2.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/08/podcast2.html In this podcast, Lon Williams provides an overview of his HR Legislative and Regulatory Update. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the .mp3 version of the podcast here. In this podcast, Lon Williams provides an overview of his HR Legislative and Regulatory Update.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:59:00 -0600 noIn this podcast, Lon Williams provides an overview of his HR Legislative and Regulatory Update. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the .mp3 version of the podcast here.Mike CoffeyIn this podcast, Lon Williams provides an overview of his HR Legislative and Regulatory Update. See the actual post for this podcast on our main blog page here. Download the .mp3 version of the podcast here.Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/08/podcast2.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/The_Imperative_Podcast_08-29-2008_MCHRA.mp3 The Imperative Podcast: Misdemeanor and Felony-Friendly Career Fair http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/The_Imperative_Blog/~3/MXV_A3PjDM8/podcast1.html http://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/08/podcast1.html Welcome to the first Imperative Podcast. In this podcast Mike Coffey, the president of Imperative Information Group, interviews Dr. Angel Ilarraza, the coordinator for Tarrant County's Reentry Initiative, about the challenges former offenders face in reentering society. See the actual... Welcome to the first Imperative Podcast. In this podcast Mike Coffey, the president of Imperative Information Group, interviews Dr. Angel Ilarraza, the coordinator for Tarrant County's Reentry Initiative, about the challenges former offenders face in reentering society.

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]]> info@imperativeinfo.com (Mike Coffey) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0600 noWelcome to the first Imperative Podcast. In this podcast Mike Coffey, the president of Imperative Information Group, interviews Dr. Angel Ilarraza, the coordinator for Tarrant County's Reentry Initiative, about the challenges former offenders face in reenMike CoffeyWelcome to the first Imperative Podcast. In this podcast Mike Coffey, the president of Imperative Information Group, interviews Dr. Angel Ilarraza, the coordinator for Tarrant County's Reentry Initiative, about the challenges former offenders face in reentering society. See the actual...Imperative,Information,Group,Podcast,Human,Resources,Business,Background,Investigations,Check,Criminal,Misdemeanor,Felony,Bloghttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/podcast/2008/08/podcast1.htmlhttp://blogs.imperativeinfo.com/imperative_information/files/08112008_podcast_redo.mp3 Mike CoffeynonadultA publication from Imperative Information Group