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The PeopleForce Podcast takes a fresh look at the entrepreneurial journey on the path to success. Host Michael Mendenhall, former TriNet SVP/CMO/CCO, interviews dynamic business leaders as they share their insights on how they got there, plus their viewpoint on today’s business trends.
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At Tech IT Out, we’re on a mission to demystify the ever-evolving world of information technology. But we’re not stopping there—we’re adding a dash of humor and practical insights to the mix. Because let’s face it: tech talk doesn’t have to be dull or intimidating. 🎧 Who’s It For? Whether you’re an IT professional, a small business owner, or simply a tech enthusiast, this podcast is for you. We’re here to empower our listeners by providing the knowledge and tools they need to confidently nav ...
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Do you love exceptional stories that motivate you to become a better version of yourself? Do you enjoy being challenged to identify ways you can be a difference maker and make an impact, e.g., either in yourself, your family, your business, or your community? If these types of stories move you – then you too will be inspired by listening to The Bridge to Kindness Podcast. Each week we will feature 5 different non-profit organizations in the Columbus Region and how you can get involved! A new ...
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EP13 - Lutheran Social Services-Rachel Lustig, Alo Civitas Consulting-Faith Rivera, TriNet-Dean Bishop, Bryan Williams
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43:29Welcome to Episode 13 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following organizations: Lutheran Social Services - Rachel Lustig 00:00 - 17:00 Alo Civitas Consulting - Faith Rivera 17:30 - 25:15 TriNet - Dean Bishop, Bryan Williams 25:45 - 44:00 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, vo…
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EP15 - Give to Gahanna-Christian Peck, Femergy-Christina Vera
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28:00Welcome to Episode 15 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following organizations: Give to Gahanna - Christian Peck 00:00 - 14:00 Femergy - Christina Vera 14:15 - 28:00 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and make a difference being a part of these non-profits …
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EP14 - Voice Corps-Mark Jividen, Mannerisms-Pastor Charlie Davis, The Gahanna Gift Shop-Pastor Joel Trainer
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39:15Welcome to Episode 14 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following organizations: Voice Corps - Mark Jividen 00:00 - 15:00 Mannerisms - Pastor Charlie Davis 15:30 - 26:30 Gahanna Gift Shop - Pastor Joel Trainer 26:30 - 38:15 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate…
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EP12 - Blue Technologies-Jessie Dynia, Cait Seckel,Boundless-Dominique Fernandez,Nature Dads Conservation Fund-Brian C. Mayer
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50:30Welcome to Episode 12 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following organizations: Blue Technologies - Jessie Dynia, Cait Seckel 00:00 - 15:00 Boundless - Dominique Fernandez Thobaben 15:00 - 30:30 Nature Dads Conservation Fund - Brian C. Mayer 30:30 - 50:00 Each episode features interviews on how you c…
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Becky Andersen, Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about AI in performance management.By TriNet
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EP11-Lew Griffin Insurance-Lew Griffin, Sanctuary Night-Hannah Estabrook, Adaptive Sports Connection-Doug Wolfe 11-15-25
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37:15Welcome to Episode 11 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: Lew Griffin Insurance - Lew Griffin 00:00 - 13:30 Sanctuary Night - Hannah Estabrook 13:30 - 25:00 Adaptive Sports Connection - Doug Wolfe 25:00 - 38:00 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer…
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EP10 - MAC Construction-Steve McEmery, Small Biz Cares-Nevin Bansal, Key Bank-Erin Ressa, Mollard Consulting-Kerri Mollard 11/8/25
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38:59Welcome to Episode 10 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: MC Construction - Steve McEmery 00:00 - 15:30 Small Biz Cares - Nevin Bensal, Key Bank - Erin Ressa 15:30 - 27:30 Mollard Consulting - Kerri Mollard 27:30 - 39:00 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved,…
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EP9 - Festa - Kim Emch, TURN - Ashleigh Lindsay, PopWe - Joe West - 11/1/25
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32:59Welcome to Episode 9 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: Festa - Kim Emch 00:00 - 15:00 T.U.R.N. - The Ultimate Resource Network - Ashleigh Lindsay-Behnke 15:00 - 22:00 Pop We - Pastor Joe West 22:00 - 33:00 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, d…
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Effective 360-Degree Feedback that Nurtures Growth and Leadership
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6:51Lynne Vu, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about 360-degree feedback, a process that if done right, can help employees grow and succeed.By TriNet
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EP8 - Adult Teen Challenge - Linda Hercenberg, Flourish Communities - Wendy McWherter, Prime Movers - Sam Koon, 10/25/25
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35:00Welcome to Episode 8 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: Adult Teen Challenge - Linda Hercenberg 00:00 - 8:30 Flourish Communities - Wendy McWherter 08:30 - 20:30 Prime Movers - Sam Koon 20:30 - 35:00 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate a…
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EP7 - CRU - Mike Slagle, Harambee Christian School - Michael Larson, Joseph's Coat - Michael Bouchard, 10/18/25
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39:16Welcome to Episode 7 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: CRU - Mike Slagle 00:00 - 8:30 Harambee Christian School, Michael Larson, Brandon Grant 08:30 - 20:00 Jospeh's Coat - Michael Bouchard 20:30 - 31:00 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, don…
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EP6 - Charley's Foundation - Hilary Sloat, Kingdom Dads - Michael Mattes, Grace Haven - Hannah Swift, 10/11/25
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33:00Welcome to Episode 6 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: Charley's Kids Foundation - Hilary Sloat 00:00 - 14:20 Kingdom Dads - Michael Mattes 14:30 - 23:00 Grace Haven - Hannah Swift 23:00 - 31:00 Each episode features interviews on how you can be involved, volunteer, donate and m…
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Cultivating Innovation Through Trust and Empowerment
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8:51Whitney Mertz, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet, talks about the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and how SMB leaders can use it to build agile, innovative teams.By TriNet
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EP5 - Life Care Alliance - Claire Eastman, 5 Points Apostolic Network- Scott Kelso, Africa's Light - Shannon Kerr, Design Outreach - Greg Bixler, 10/4/25
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42:30Welcome to Episode 5 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: Life Care Alliance - Claire Eastman 00:00 - 10:30 5 Points Greater Columbus Apostolic Network - Scott Kelso 10:30 - 19:00 Africa's Light - Shannon Kerr 19:00 - 27:45 Design Outreach - Greg Bixler 27:45 - 42:30 Each episode f…
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E4 - Neighborhood Bridges - Rick Bannister, FCA - Aaron Quinn, Baton Exchange - John Scoggins, Christ Cocoons - Paul Worksmaster, Youth for Christ - Monika Hahn 9/27/25
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48:31Welcome to Episode 4 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister 00:00 - 07:40 Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Aaron Quinn, Rye D'Orazio 07:40 - 20:00 The Baton Exchange - John Scroggins 20:00 - 27:20 Christ's Cocoons - Paul Workmaster 28:00 - 38:3…
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EP3 - Neighborhood Bridges - Rick Bannister, Stowe Mission - Joshua Shortridge, HEART - Cheryl Wooten, The Refectory - Kamal Boulus, Lower Lights - Emmalyn Jerome 9/20/25
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50:29Welcome to Episode 3 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister 00:00 - 8:00 Stowe Mission - Joshua Shortridge 08:00 - 18:00 HEART - Cheryl Wooten 18:00 - 26:30 The Refectory Restaurant - Kamal Boulus 26:30 - 36:30 Lower Lights - Emmalyn Jerome 36:30…
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EP2 - Neighborhood Bridges - Rick Bannister, Rise Up Now - Ellen Cathers, A Kid Again - Brianne McFarland, Lifewise Academy - Vince Coleman, NAMI - Karen Cousins 9/13/25
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39:45Welcome to Episode 2 of The Bridge to Kindness Project Podcast. On this episode you will hear from the following non-profits: neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister 00:00 - 8:20 Rise Up Now - Ellen Cathers 08:20 - 16:00 A Kid Again - Brianne McFarland, Chelsea 16:00 - 24:20 Lifewise Academy - Vince Coleman 24:20 - 31:00 NAMI - Karen Cousins 31:00 - …
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EP1 - neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister, Oasis Church - Alfred Taygo, Mid-Ohio Food Collective - Mike Hochron, My Village Ministries - Phil Krause, Habitat for Humanitiy - Brandi Al-Issa 9/6/25
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50:59Welcome to the first episode of The Bridge to Kindness. Each week we will interview and share about 5 different non-profits in the Columbus Region. This weeks guests include: neighborhood bridges - Rick Bannister - 00:00 - 14:10 Oasis of Love Community Church - Pastor Alfred Taygo - 14:11 - 26:49 Mid-Ohio Food Collective - Mike Hochron - 26:50 - 35…
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Tax and Tariff Mid-Year Update: What SMBs Need to Know
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8:12Ralph Tyler, Executive Director of Government Relations, TriNet, breaks down recent policy changes in Washington, DC that are shaping the small and medium-sized business economy.By TriNet
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Beth Perlak, Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet, talks about why alignment amongst leadership is crucial to the success of SMBs.By TriNet
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Three Pillars of Performance Development: Smarter Process, Stronger Outcomes
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6:57Sarah Scott, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about building out performance development tools that are more than just checking the box.By TriNet
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Doug Riegelhuth, Chief Compliance Officer at TriNet on what SMBs need to know to navigate the current challenges around DEI.By TriNet
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Regulations, Tariffs & Taxes: Key Policy Changes Impacting SMBs
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9:19Ralph Tyler, Executive Director of Government Relations at TriNet breaks down the recent policy changes in Washington, DC that are shaping the small and medium sized business economy.By TriNet
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Small Steps, Big Impact: Driving Down Costs Through Informed Healthcare Decisions
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7:19Rachel Sufczynski, Lead Benefits Communications Specialist at TriNet, on how to harness the power of benefits education to drive healthcare behavior change which may help lower healthcare costs and even enhance health.By TriNet
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Women & Entrepreneurship: Three common obstacles when starting and growing a business
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7:25Lisa Reeves, the Chief Product Officer at TriNet talks about the three common obstacles women entrepreneurs face on their paths when starting and growing their businesses.By TriNet
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Success Starts with Your Team: Valuing Employees Every Day, All Year Long
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8:52Sarah Scott, a Lead Organizational Development Consultant at TriNet talks about things that we can do throughout the year to show appreciation to employees.By TriNet
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Creating a Jewelry Brand That Embodies Artistry, Ethics and Environmental Sustainability
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45:21Roseate Jewelry is renowned for its exquisite designs, featuring sustainably sourced materials and lab-grown diamonds. Michael talks with founder, Pamela Cloud, on her quest to design and market a jewelry brand dedicated to transparency, traceability and her deep love of pearls.By TriNet
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In this episode, we're diving into the process of deploying new equipment across an entire organization. Whether it’s laptops, monitors, or other peripherals, rolling out new hardware is a significant undertaking that requires planning, coordination, and a solid strategy to ensure a smooth transition for all users. Get in touch asktrinet@teamtrinet…
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Decoding Wellness: How HUM Nutrition is Changing the Game
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48:16Walter Faulstroh co-founded HUM Nutrition with the mission to heal from within. Learn about his inspiring story building a successful wellness brand committed to clean, sustainable, and clinically proven products.By TriNet
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The Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know
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7:17Doug Riegelhuth, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at TriNet talks about the Corporate Transparency Act, a federal law that was designed to create a national database of businesses that identifies the human beings behind the companies, with the goal of combatting money-laundering, terrorism, tax evasion, trafficking, and other crimes.…
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Welcome Back! - Tech Trends and Insights for 2024
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51:33Welcome back to Tech IT Out! It’s been a few months since our last episode. Say hello to Brendan's new co-hosts, Neil Nosakowski and Wayne Patton! Taking time off has given us a chance to reflect on the tech landscape, and there’s much to discuss. Significant changes have occurred in technology that have changed the way we work and interact in 2024…
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State R&D Tax Credits: What You Need to Know
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6:16Zach Kitzmiller, Tax Credit Manager at TriNet Clarus R+D talks about state R&D tax credits and why there's a good chance your business may be able to take advantage of them.By TriNet
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Employee Retirement Income Security Act Marks 50 Years – Then, Now, and What’s Ahead
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7:15Melissa Shimizu, Senior Counsel Benefits Compliance and Compensation at TriNet talks about the history and future of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which was signed into law into law 50 years ago.By TriNet
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Navigating Workplace Compliance & Regulations following Supreme Court Chevron Reversal
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7:20Spring Taylor, Counsel, Employment at TriNet talks about how the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the 40-year-old Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council may impact SMBs.By TriNet
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Redefining Bedding: From Saving our Planet to a Better Night’s Sleep
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40:00Kat Dey co-founded ettitude with a vision to make luxury bedding that uplifts homes and preserves the planet. She chats with Michael about her journey to produce eco-friendly products using regenerative resources to make the world’s healthiest, softest and most sustainable fabrics.By TriNet
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Dafni LeFlore, Director Enterprise Risk Management at TriNet discusses Disability Pride Month, which is celebrated worldwide every July to acknowledge the contributions of individuals with disabilities while ending the stigma and bias these individuals face.By TriNet
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Election Season 2024: Ranked Choice Voting Explained
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6:13Annmarie Liermann, Senior Counsel, Employment at TriNet explains what ranked choice voting, or RCV, is and why it is becoming more common, especially at the local level.By TriNet
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A Visionary on a Mission to Help Those in Need
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40:58After learning that the most requested clothing item in homeless shelters is socks, Dave Heath, Co-founder and CEO of Bombas, founded his sock company on a buy-one, give-one model which now provides over 140 million items to people facing homelessness. Dave shares his story with Michael.By TriNet
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Election Season 2024: Do Your Research Before You Vote
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4:52With voting season in full swing, Tricia Lauer, TriNet Security Manager talks about how you can properly research candidates before voting.By TriNet
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Revolutionizing HR & Benefits Administration With AI
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31:26Guy Benjamin, CEO and co-founder of Healthee discusses his course from fighter pilot to revolutionizing healthcare access with Michael. Guy shares his inspiration to develop a groundbreaking AI platform to help people get the most out of their benefits.By TriNet
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A reliable and high-performing wireless network is essential for enabling productivity, collaboration, and seamless connectivity. Join us as we explore strategies for maximizing office productivity through wireless network optimization. Get in touch [email protected] 248-946-5885 - leave a voicemail or send a text - be sure to mention Tech I…
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For Mental Health Awareness Month, Rachel Sufczynski, Senior Benefits Communications Specialist for TriNet, shines a light on this important topic.By TriNet
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In an increasingly digital world, organizations must be prepared to navigate unforeseen disasters and disruptions. In this episode, Jimmy and Brendan discuss how Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning can help safeguard your organization's operations and ensure resilience in the face of adversity. Get in touch [email protected] 2…
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Becoming a Driving Force in the Quest for Sustainable Fashion
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57:42Michael sits down with Irys Kornbluth, COO and co-founder of Everywhere Apparel, a green business that converts 100% recycled cotton into circular apparel and sustainable textiles. Irys discusses her path from performing at Carnegie Hall, studying design at Stanford University and working on Netflix feature films to co-designing sustainable apparel…
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Jacob McIntosh, Senior Government Relations Analyst at TriNet offers ideas on how you can encourage employees to exercise their right to vote or otherwise participate in the voting process.By TriNet
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Listen up as Jimmy and Brendan discuss PC, Laptop, and Server lifecycles – deciding whether it's time to upgrade or replace, and how to navigate budget and scale! Get in touch [email protected] 248-946-5885 - leave a voicemail or send a text - be sure to mention Tech IT Out Team Trinet - Business First #IT #PC #Laptops #JustTheTipOfTheWeek #…
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Why Employee Engagement Is Good for Business
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7:09Ira Gottlieb, Divisional Vice President of Communications at TriNet shares some tips on how to communicate with your employees to ensure they’re engaged with your mission and vision, and why it matters.By TriNet
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In this episode, Jimmy and Brendan delve into cloud services and how they revolutionize storage, backups, and data protection for businesses of all sizes. Get in touch [email protected] 248-946-5885 - leave a voicemail or send a text - be sure to mention Tech IT Out Team Trinet - Business First #IT #CloudStorage #OneDrive #JustTheTipOfTheWee…
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Growing a Business on People’s Cravings for Sweet Heat
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31:14Michael chats with Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey, who tells his story about growing his product from a one-person operation, personally bottling each product by hand, to a $30 million business that is expanding to Canada, the Middle East, east Asia and Brazil.
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John Burcu, a Tax Credit Manager at TriNet Clarus R+D talks about the importance of backing up your eligibility for a federal research and development tax credit with the right documentation.By TriNet
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