E35: What is an Employee?
On this episode of Talent Magnet, we speak with Holly Smith with L&I's Workers' Compensation Determinations Unit. She answers the question "What is an employee?" and explains what that determination c...
28 Apr 20239min
E34: Supporting Military Transition: A Conversation with Andrew Garate from the Thurston County Chamber
In this episode of Talent Magnet, host Doug introduces the topic of military transition and the challenges that transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses face. Our guest Andrew Gar...
7 Apr 202314min
E33: Talent Magnet Speaks with Mike Reid about Olympia Career Hub
On this episode of Talent Magnet, we speak with Mike Reid, Economic Development Director for the City of Olympia, about the Olympia Career Hub and the benefit it brings to Olympia residents. You can f...
11 Jan 202317min
E32: Equal Pay & Opportunities Act and At Will Employment
In this episode of Talent Magnet, Christina Evans with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, joins the program to speak about the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, as well as at-will e...
18 Aug 20227min
E31: Addiction, Recovery and Second Chance Employment
Ty Reed, Founder of Recovery Career Services, joins the program to share his own recovery story and reveal the business case for why organizations should hire people in recovery. Ty discusses the bene...
31 Dec 202125min
E30: L&I's Risk Management Consultation Program- Providing Confidential, No-Fee, Professional Advice and Assistance to Washington Businesses
Yesenia Sabedra, Risk Management Consultant with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, joins the program to discuss L&I's risk management consultation program, and the benefits to b...
25 Juni 20219min
E29: WA Retail Association SAFEME- Free Workplace Safety Training
Rick Means, Director of Safety and Education with the Washington Retail Association, joins the program to discuss the launch of the new safety app SAFEME, which provides Washington area businesses wit...
2 Juni 202110min
E28: L&I 2021 COVID-19 WA Business Requirements: Don't Let Your Guard Down Yet
Erica Minton, L&I Industrial Hygiene Consultant, joins the program to discuss some of the key takeaways that all Washington State businesses should know in relation to COVID-19 requirements. Discover ...
8 Mars 202113min
