In this episode, JoDee and Susan share their advice on employee relations.

Topics include:

• The benefits of strong employee relations
• Key skills for employee relations professionals
• The four foundational elements of employee relations
• Common employee relations issues and how the response should vary by industry and workforce
• How employers can protect themselves from retaliation allegations
• How to handle an employee saying they’re recording the conversation when you asked them not to
• What to do when you find out an employee making allegations is the one at fault

In this episode’s listener question, we’re asked about curbing someone who talks too much in a meeting when you’re their peer. In the news, we discuss ideas for employee appreciation.