In this episode, Natalie Ivey “talks shop” with special guest, Michele O’Neil, the Senior Director of Work Environment with Marriott International. Michele is a seasoned veteran with over 37 years in human resource management and employee relations. Natalie discusses with Michele the current trends in employee relations, particularly in the hospitality industry.  Key topics: Allegations of harassment and bullying Employees increasingly reporting issues that are increasing their anxiety and affecting their mental health Managing work/life balance Performance Management issues Best practices in leadership to minimize the risk of employee relations’ issues Consistency in enforcement of organizational policies Training leaders on the ADA to ensure they understand the “dos and don’ts” when it comes to employee mental health issues Core competencies that Employee Relations’ team members need to possess to be successful in navigating the current challenges in employee relations Recognizing that the words “mental health” can be abused by some employees who simply don’t want to be held accountable Visit RPC HR for show notes and more information. Check out Natalie's book How to Conduct Internal Investigations: A Practical Guide for Human Resource Professionals here:https://tinyurl.com/y39s7n77