On the Up and Up

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We spend almost 100,000 hours of our lives working (probably more like 200,000 for entrepreneurs, let’s be honest). What if work didn’t have to suck? What if it can be fun? On the Up and Up™️ podcast challenges the status quo of the boring workplace, and teaches leaders how to use HR, legal, and ethics to boost the fun factor of your business. Welcome to the show! Every week, we talk about the real reality behind leadership and management. Not the buzzwords and HR appropriate policies, but the good, the bad, and the juicy gossip that comes with the behind-the-scenes of running a business. Come laugh and hang with us every Wednesday while your host, Kira La Forgia (seen in Forbes and Scribd), shoots the (sometimes HR inappropriate) sh*t with badass founders, diverse managers, and kickass employees to help us build cultures that matter. Because your favorite HR lady may have fired your bestie or made you sign a love contract, but we also have all the gossip that will make you better at your job, whether you’re on your way up the corporate ladder, are a fellow HR villain, or are building a culture as a rising entrepreneur. If this resonated with you, join us every Wednesday for your weekly dose of HR fun!

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Myth Buster: Does An Employee Cost More Than A Contractor?

Apr 17 2024 14 mins

“But Kira, aren’t employees more expensive than contractors?! I can't afford to be compliant!”We’ve heard it a million times, and we know why. There's a lot of misinformation out there. So we’re putting this fallacy to rest once and for all. We’re diving into the 3 actual costs of hiring an employee versus a contractor. What exactly will hit your budget? We'll brea

Protecting Your Peace While Leading A Blended Team

Apr 10 2024 21 mins

Ever feel like you're carrying the weight of your team’s happiness and productivity on your shoulders?It's too much, right? Especially for compassionate leaders who genuinely care about their people.Good news, straight from the HR horse’s mouth! You’re not actually as on the line for everyone’s wellbeing as you may think. Let's rethink our responsibilities as leaders. If yo

#NoFilter: Jamar Diggs Gets Real & Raw About The Ups & Downs of Leadership

Apr 03 2024 61 mins

Feeling like your biz isn't quite clicking the way you hoped? It’s not just you!Entrepreneurship can be a real cluster f*ck sometimes. But we sit firmly in our belief that sharing stories from those who've navigated the twists and turns to success is what keeps us all going!So today, Jamar Diggs and I giggled our way through this warm-hug-of-an-episode as he shared his leadership

6 Factors Of Contractor Classification Explained [Part 2: Factors 4-6]

Mar 27 2024 23 mins

Let's pick up right where we left off, shall we? Last week, we delved into the DOL's first three factors of contractor vs. employee classification, covering control, investment, and permanence, and how they influence your hiring decisions. This week, we're wrapping up our deep dive with the final three factors, complete with real-world examples to help you apply them. By

[Bonus Ep!] Bravo Drama and The Tea Behind The Lawsuits

Mar 22 2024 72 mins

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6 Factors Of Contractor Classification Explained [Part 1: Factors 1-3]

Mar 20 2024 27 mins

Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty, shall we?The past few weeks we've been painting with broad strokes about the DOL's Final Ruling on the whole contractor vs. employee saga. If you’ve been following along, you’ve def heard us say that there are now 6 factors to consider for classifying your workers. But we haven't really rolled up our sleeves and gotten into the weeds

DOL Debrief: The Final Contractor Ruling Explained

Mar 13 2024 30 mins

POV: You’re totally overwhelmed by the DOL’s Final Ruling on independent contractors.The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of info on this game-changing update from the DOL, and lots of businesses are scrambling to find their footing in this new terrain. So we’re taking a few steps back to come at this whole convo from a different angle.I'm hitting pause on the "next steps

Countdown to Compliance: Navigating Contractor to Employee Transitions

Mar 06 2024 44 mins

Clock’s ticking!! The DOL’s new ruling on independent contractor misclassification goes into effect in less!than!a!week!What does this mean for you??Well, if you’re a business owner who nods your head “yes” after reading reading these two statements:You understands you’re not in compliance with how you’ve classified your team and are ready to switch from contractors t

Sipping Success and Lessons in Leadership with Kaitlyn Parker [Copy Uncorked]

Feb 28 2024 48 mins

Here’s 1 of the 398,402 things nobody teaches you when building a brand and becoming a leader:Your external brand ≠ your internal company culture. Just because the world sees your brand in a certain light doesn’t mean your team has to march to that beat behind the scenes.Few people know this better than Kailtyn Parker of Copy Uncorked. Her business’s brand is strategically

No Cubicle, No Problem: 3 Key Elements Of Your Remote Work Policy

Feb 21 2024 25 mins

Psst…I don’t know who needs to hear this, but:It’s time we move past the old-school belief that real work only happens when we’re all parked in office chairs. That mindset is as outdated as the office cubicles tech giants are trying to herd their talent back into (oops! Guess I do know who needs to hear this!) Do remote work relationships crash and burn sometimes? For