Are your hiring practices building a vibrant culture—or inviting lawsuits? What if you could create a workplace people never want to leave? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole Greer sits down with Adam Kemper, founder of The Workplace Law Firm, to unpack the full employee lifecycle—from attracting top talent to letting someone go—with practical legal advice every business leader needs. With humor, clarity, and loads of real-world experience, Adam reveals the dos, don’ts, and downright dangerous HR moves companies make. Whether you’re a business owner, HR leader, or culture-focused executive, this conversation delivers powerful strategies to protect your business and elevate your people.
In this episode, Nicole and Adam discuss how to write legally sound and attractive job postings; the best way to onboard and retain top talent; why performance conversations should never be a surprise; and so much more!
Vibrant Takeaways from this episode:
[00:04:20] Think of your employment ad as an “opportunity ad”. Adam explains how job ads create a company’s first impression and how language, aesthetics, and compliance set the stage for attracting top candidates legally.
[00:12:31] The Golden Rule of Interviewing. Adam breaks down why staying laser-focused on qualifications—and steering clear of personal questions—keeps you legally safe and ethically sound.
[00:20:43] “You can’t unsee what you see.” Learn the risks of screening candidates on social media and why partnering with reputable vendors for background checks is critical.
[00:33:33] Recruitment Never Ends. Hiring isn’t the finish line—retention is. Proactive engagement and feedback fuel long-term employee success and reduce turnover.
[00:51:45] How to Fire with Integrity (and Without Lawsuits). Before you let someone go, Adam explains why timing, transparency, and legal counsel make all the difference.
Connect with Adam:
Website: https://theworkplacelawfirm.com/
Email: akemper@theworkplacelawfirm.com
Phone: (561) 805-3529
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkplaceLawFirm
IG: @adkthegreat
X: @kemperlaborlaw
YouTube: @TheWorkplaceLawFirm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kemper-b9599349/
Listen today at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform!
Learn more about Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach: https://www.vibrantculture.com/
