While We Were Working: Your Weekly Small Business HR News and Strategy Podcast - Skyrocket Your Hybrid Work and Talent Strategies with Gusto’s New Features

Skyrocket Your Hybrid Work and Talent Strategies with Gusto’s New Features

05/25/22 • 33 min

While We Were Working: Your Weekly Small Business HR News and Strategy Podcast

A recent data report by HR platform Gusto shows that the share of fully remote workers has increased by 240% since the pandemic began.

There is no doubt that flexibility has become a crucial factor in whether or not people will take a new job - so it's critical for growing businesses to adapt and develop new HR strategies.

This week, Joey welcomes Gusto's Liz Wilke and Eric Schuchman to discuss the new trends around remote and hybrid work and how Gusto can help small businesses tackle these HR challenges.

Tune in to learn how to boost your hybrid work and talent strategies to attract and retain the right kind of talent into your business.

About the Guests

Eric Schuchman, Head of Product, Gusto

Eric Schuchman is head of product at Gusto, where he leads product management for their core payroll, benefits, and HR products. During his time at Gusto, Eric has helped scale the company and product from serving thousands of growing businesses to hundreds of thousands, from tens of employees to thousands, and from a payroll product to a full people platform. He is passionate about building products people love.

Prior to Gusto, Eric led product teams at Location Labs and Microsoft. Eric holds a degree in electrical computer engineering and biomedical engineering from Duke University, where he graduated magna cum laude, Phi Betta Kappa, and Tau Beta Pi.

Liz Wilke, Principal Economist, Gusto

Liz Wilke is a Principal Economist at Gusto, researching the state of work and business in the modern economy. Prior to Gusto, Liz led Future of Work research at LinkedIn. She is a veteran of both the technology and government sectors, where she directed research programs and public spending that supports dynamic, resilient companies and workers across the globe. Liz holds a dual BA in Economics and Government from the University of Texas at Austin, and an M.Phil and PhD in Public Policy from the Pardee RAND Graduate School.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwilke/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eschuchman/

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
Liz's and Eric's background and role at Gusto (02:16)
WWWW: Takeaways from Gusto's new report on remote and hybrid work (05:20)
How small businesses can adapt to remote and hybrid work trends (11:03)
How Gusto can help you improve your remote work and talent strategies (19:01)
Tips on how to create a better onboarding experience (30:41)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

Special Offer! Sign up for Gusto and get $100 after you run payroll at: https://gusto.com/r/joey1080

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

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Hosts: Joey Price

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

www.Jumpstart-HR.com

A recent data report by HR platform Gusto shows that the share of fully remote workers has increased by 240% since the pandemic began.

There is no doubt that flexibility has become a crucial factor in whether or not people will take a new job - so it's critical for growing businesses to adapt and develop new HR strategies.

This week, Joey welcomes Gusto's Liz Wilke and Eric Schuchman to discuss the new trends around remote and hybrid work and how Gusto can help small businesses tackle these HR challenges.

Tune in to learn how to boost your hybrid work and talent strategies to attract and retain the right kind of talent into your business.

About the Guests

Eric Schuchman, Head of Product, Gusto

Liz Wilke, Principal Economist, Gusto

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizwilke/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eschuchman/

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
Liz's and Eric's background and role at Gusto (02:16)
WWWW: Takeaways from Gusto's new report on remote and hybrid work (05:20)
How small businesses can adapt to remote and hybrid work trends (11:03)
How Gusto can help you improve your remote work and talent strategies (19:01)
Tips on how to create a better onboarding experience (30:41)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

Special Offer! Sign up for Gusto and get $100 after you run payroll at: https://gusto.com/r/joey1080

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

Java With Joey (Monthly Small Business CEO Mastermind) - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/mwka2AyB/checkout

👉 Join our Empowered People Leaders Community [FREE Access] - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/MwchLoyL/checkout

👉 Join our Student and Early Stage HR Pro community -

https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/pWTbD2Ue/checkout

Hosts: Joey Price

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

www.Jumpstart-HR.com

Previous Episode

Are College Degrees Still Relevant For Hiring The Right Talent in 2022?

Companies have long used college degrees as a proxy for job competency and career readiness. However, after the COVID-19 pandemic labor shortage and the rise of remote work, numerous companies, especially in tech, are reconsidering their prerequisites for successful hires.

In today’s episode, Joey and Sommer discuss whether college degrees are still relevant when hiring the right talent. You’ll learn how to tackle this challenge as a small business and what to expect from this trend in the future.

Joey and Sommer also share their views on the pros and cons of drug testing and background checks. Should they be a part of your standard hiring process?

Tune in to find out!

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
High, low, buffalo (01:41)
WWWW: Are college degrees still necessary? (06:49)
Why companies are eliminating college degree requirements (10:01)
What to expect from this trend in the future (12:57)
Should drug testing be a part of your hiring process? (19:56)
The pros and cons of drug testing (21:27)
What to consider before adding drug testing to your hiring process (27:14)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/25/companies-eliminate-college-degree-requirement-to-draw-needed-workers.html

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

Java With Joey (Monthly Small Business CEO Mastermind) - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/mwka2AyB/checkout

👉 Join our Empowered People Leaders Community [FREE Access] - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/MwchLoyL/checkout

👉 Join our Student and Early Stage HR Pro community -

https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/pWTbD2Ue/checkout

Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron

This show is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC

www.Jumpstart-HR.com

Next Episode

All You Need To Know About Independent Contractors vs. Full-Time Employees

While there are certain advantages to hiring independent contractors, converting those contractors to full-time employees is crucial for business growth.

But when is the best time to convert a contractor to an employee?

In this week's episode of 'While We Were Working', Joey and Sommer discuss the transition from contractor to employee as you look to build your team. Tune in to learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors and the benefits of having your first full-time hires.

Sommer and Joey also share their thoughts on Roe v. Wade and its impact on the workforce. You'll learn how to manage sensitive topics as a small business leader and how this news could impact your workforce.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)
WWWW: Should companies discuss Roe v. Wade at work? (01:57)
How did large organizations react to Roe v. Wade? (06:45)
How to communicate and manage sensitive topics as a small business leader (11:18)
When should I convert independent contractors to employees? (18:19)
What to consider before hiring your first employee (22:41)
What the IRS states about independent contractors vs. employees (25:37)
The advantages of hiring employees vs. contractors (29:57)

Additional Resources

📰 Article in question:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardsegal/2022/05/09/why-companies-may-not-speak-out-about-the-future-of--roe-v-wade/?sh=637910c127e2

Do you need HR consulting for YOUR small business? We got you covered!

👉 Learn more at: https://jumpstart-hr.com/

Do you have a question that you want us to tackle on the show?

📧 Email us at: [email protected]

Java With Joey (Monthly Small Business CEO Mastermind) - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/mwka2AyB/checkout

👉 Join our Empowered People Leaders Community [FREE Access] - https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/MwchLoyL/checkout

👉 Join our Student and Early Stage HR Pro community -

https://community.jumpstart-hr.com/offers/pWTbD2Ue/checkout

Hosts: Joey Price and Sommer Ketron