The Checkup Podcast

Lockton Lowdown - June -

Lockton Lowdown - June

Meet Ty Reed. I'm so honored to share his story and work. He has a testimony of professional success, substance abuse, homelessness, su***de attempts, jail and then recovery. Reconciled relationships. But what about work? How does a person who has a past of substance abuse or a record rebuild their life?

You know someone. I know someone. One of our realities is that as people move from substance abuse or jail to recovery, they also need . As an professional, you may be unsure how to approach conversations with people who need a second chance. Whether you’re a hiring manager or not, you may have your own bias to challenge. Ty has timely and valuable advice for all of us.

Solving Multiple Problems with Second Chances Meet Ty Reed. He's got a personal story of professional success, addiction, homelessness, su***de attempts and RECOVERY. What an encouraging and hopeful stor...

How is Federal Leave a part of the Build Back Better Act? This was a hot topic in 2020 and industry experts were betting on having a Federal Leave program - and then COVID. Now it's back and while still fluid, has huge implications in States that have taken the lead, like Washington and Oregon. Scott Behrens joined me to break it down.

Scott Behrens: A Federal Leave Proposal Included in the Build Back Better Act is a proposal for a Federal Leave program. We all expected this in 2020 but you know - then COVID. It's back. It's flui...