<![CDATA[The Employer Brief Academy]]>bdc4448a-3c2c-5468-9a59-941962a2ad7cFri, 14 Aug 2026 19:52:35 +0000Captivate.fmDon Hickshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/11a51adc-b9a8-4d65-8f61-0154c7eff770/Cover-Art-28.jpgThe Employer Brief AcademyDon HicksDon HicksThe Employer Brief Academy is the podcast built for the busy professional who didn't sign up to become an HR expert — but suddenly finds themselves responsible for one of the most complex, high-stakes parts of running a business or organization: having employees. Whether you're a small business owner, a first-time manager, operating a non-profit, or a seasoned leader stretched thin by the demands of the business, this show meets you where you are. Each episode is designed to be detailed without being dense, engaging without being superficial, and — yes — enjoyable to listen to. Because learning about HR and business compliance doesn't have to feel like a trip to the DMV. The reality is that managing people comes with a mountain of complexity that nobody fully prepares you for. Employment law, HR policies, hiring and firing, workplace compliance, benefits, performance management — the list is long, the stakes are high, and the consequences of getting it wrong can be serious. For most professionals, that complexity quietly drains time, drains energy, and confidence, that could be spent on the work that excites them. And, all of this drains the resources from the organization and increases costs. The Employer Brief Academy exists to change that. This show is made for a wide range of professionals who share one thing in common: people are part of the equation. That includes business owners and entrepreneurs across for-profit and nonprofit organizations, HR professionals and anyone who has found themselves wearing the HR hat without the title, C-suite executives and senior leaders, and investors who need to understand the operational and people risks inside their portfolio companies — including venture capital and private equity firms. It's also an invaluable resource for the trusted advisors who sit across the table from employers every day — benefits brokers, employment attorneys, bankers, and CPAs — who want to better understand the challenges their clients are navigating and speak their language with confidence. This show is your trusted resource for cutting through the noise — giving you the knowledge, context, and practical tools to handle people-management and operational challenges with clarity and confidence. The goal isn't to turn you into an HR professional. The goal is to make sure HR never blindsides you again, so you can stop reacting to problems and start focusing on the strategic, rewarding, and growth-oriented parts of your career that made you want to lead in the first place. Think of it as the briefing you always needed but never had time to find. This show is released weekly every Wednesday. Find it on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app. You can also visit the website at www.theemployerbriefacademy.com. https://theemployerbriefacademy.comfalseepisodicyespodcastCleveland, Ohio, USATrailer: Teaser To What's Coming In This Show!Trailer: Teaser To What's Coming In This Show!(No episode number)

Nobody starts a business because they love HR. But the moment you have employees, the people stuff finds you anyway — the compliance questions, the awkward conversations, the handbook you’ve been meaning to write, the sense that you’re supposed to just know how to handle all of it.

The Employer Brief is for the owners and managers who never signed up to become HR experts but got the job anyway. Each episode breaks down a real workplace challenge — hiring, compliance, benefits, difficult employees, and everything in between — in plain English, with no jargon and no lectures. You’ll walk away knowing what to actually do, not just what to worry about.

Hosted by a benefits and HR consultant with two decades in the trenches, it’s practical, honest, and built for busy people who’d rather run their business than untangle employment law. Because nobody warned you that managing people would be this complicated — so consider this your brief.

The Employer Brief Academy website

  1. My Website: https://theemployerbriefacademy.com
  2. Episodes Release Dates: Weekly, Every Wednesday
  3. Newsletter Sign Up, Book Speaking Engagements or Consultations, and Contact Me: https://theemployerbriefacademy.com
  4. HR Essentials Checklist: Visit https://theemployerbriefacademy.com by signing up for the VIP Newsletter and you can download this HR resource for no cost
  5. Research Link & Resource:

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Nobody starts a business because they love HR. But the moment you have employees, the people stuff finds you anyway — the compliance questions, the awkward conversations, the handbook you’ve been meaning to write, the sense that you’re supposed to just know how to handle all of it.

The Employer Brief is for the owners and managers who never signed up to become HR experts but got the job anyway. Each episode breaks down a real workplace challenge — hiring, compliance, benefits, difficult employees, and everything in between — in plain English, with no jargon and no lectures. You’ll walk away knowing what to actually do, not just what to worry about.

Hosted by a benefits and HR consultant with two decades in the trenches, it’s practical, honest, and built for busy people who’d rather run their business than untangle employment law. Because nobody warned you that managing people would be this complicated — so consider this your brief.

The Employer Brief Academy website

  1. My Website: https://theemployerbriefacademy.com
  2. Episodes Release Dates: Weekly, Every Wednesday
  3. Newsletter Sign Up, Book Speaking Engagements or Consultations, and Contact Me: https://theemployerbriefacademy.com
  4. HR Essentials Checklist: Visit https://theemployerbriefacademy.com by signing up for the VIP Newsletter and you can download this HR resource for no cost
  5. Research Link & Resource:

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