Today on the Stride 2 Freedom podcast, we sat down with Krista Mitzel, founder, and managing partner at The Mitzel Group, who happens to be a dynamo, a business-savvy employment defense attorney, and a master networker. Let’s not forget her group leadership role at Provisors, a national networking group, and her position as the Membership Recruitment Chairman for the Women Presidents’ Organization. With over 18 years of experience, one of Krista’s superpowers is providing counsel to companies both proactively and reactively to mitigate risks in the workplace. In the world we live in today, businesses are vulnerable if they don’t stay on top of their HR-related exposure. While employment law might sound a little like an office visit to the dentist on the outside, Krista knows how to make it a fascinating topic with her invaluable insights!
Krista explains how her natural curiosity and knack (and desire) for getting to know people, turned into a career of working in employment law. Wondering how that translates? Well, take this example: When a business manages its employees and treats them well, implements a great company culture, and uses this to create an awesome workforce… well, they inevitably reduce their risk. Employees are happier. Organizations are better run. Results tend to improve. Yes, issues will always arise, but employers that value getting to know people and create the right environment for them to thrive will mitigate hazards.
Now more than ever it’s important for businesses to embrace change. With 6 generations now in the workforce, there are a lot of different needs on the table that need to be handled by business owners and managers. This requires organization leaders to continually evolve their strategies and how they engage with their workforce–whether it’s adapting to employees’ interest in social media, working differently, social justice, culture, or simply how to connect with others. The workforce has changed drastically in the last 10, even 5 years, and it’s paramount for businesses to move with the progressive flow. You definitely don’t want to miss this episode!
Who should I interview next? Please let me know.
In this Freedom Speaker Series episode with Krista Mitzel, you will learn:
- Why it’s of utmost importance to adapt and move forward in employee/employer relations
- How ignoring modernizing your business and workforce is no longer acceptable
- Why you need to stay in the know when it comes to the evolution of laws and changes not only in your state but across the country
- How to adapt your thinking in employee productivity in a changing world
We are fortunate to have Krista available to spend time with us on this edition of Stride 2 Freedom. If there is a speaker you’d like us to interview, let us know. Stay well. Stay safe. Stay healthy.
Show Notes and Links From Episode:
Krista Mitzel LinkedIn
The Mitzel Group
Episode Transcript:
Podcast: Employment Law – The Workplace is Forever Changed with Krista Mitzel
