HR BESTIES
Join Leigh Henderson, Jamie Jackson, and Ashley Herd for a weekly podcast that blends business talk with humor. The HR Besties discuss workplace topics every Wednesday, and on Fridays they host a Happy Hour to celebrate surviving the work week. The show offers a fun, relatable take on HR and management issues.
Episodes
HR Besties: Leigh's Dream, Corporate Investigations and Pocket Pastries
Welcome back to our monthly meeting, Besties! Today's agenda: Congratulations, Ashley! Surprise appearances from TJ and GC Spilling the tea on a J.P. Morgan investigation A quick update from SHRM and the latest from the Rocket Docket Pause, Consider, Act, plus a few words for HR professionals Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know
HR Besties: Private Jets, Silhouettes and an Update on SHRM
Welcome back, Besties. We missed you! Today's agenda: The PJ dilemma Guess the silhouette It's not an HR Besties episode without a SHRM update... The latest on us Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Besties across the socials and
HR Besties Happy Hour: Bestie Updates and the Latest on SHRM
Welcome back to HRB! We hope your new year is off to a great start, Besties! We can't wait to catch up on all the hot gossip... In this Happy Hour: Congratulations, Ashley! Being a cozy joggers manager, pause-consider-act framework, and more teasers from The Manager Method Updates on SHRM SHRM local chapters and seeking out other resources for HR professionals What we've been up to lately The
HR Besties: Recapping our Holiday Do's and Don'ts, SHRM Verdict, and Cheers to the New Year!
Ho, ho, ho! Welcome to our final episode of 2025, Besties. Unfortunately, due to our busy December schedules, we weren't able to lock down a time to record all together. That said, we were able to separately record some updates on SHRM and a few last remarks before we go into hibernation mode over the holidays. Who's re-watching Hot Frosty this year? SHRM lawsuit verdict Throwback to some of our
HR Besties: HR Horror Stories... The Unhinged Files
Welcome back, Besties! With the year coming to an end, we thought we'd highlight some of our most insane, unhinged and *facepalm* moments as HR professionals. Today's agenda: Toe sucking Flying dentures Nightmare startup Love square When HR saves the marriage Bovine piss The hidden Plan B The vaccine checker Ear licking Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure th
HR Besties: The Secret Life of the Overemployed
Today's agenda: Brostel warehouse Cringe corporate speak: moonlighting Hot topic: all things over employment Why is job stacking so popular? Staying financially afloat in a post-covid world The internet and the gig economy boom The pros and cons of fractional work When can job stacking and side hustles become a conflict of interest? Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questi
HR Besties: When Layoffs are the new normal: shifting trends and culture
Today's agenda: Remember the good ole days? Cringe corporate speak: come to Jesus Hot topic: all things layoffs: what we're hearing in the news, current trends, best practices and advice to employers and job seekers The latest on layoffs and unemployment in the United States How does AI play a role? Do organizations have an obligation to hire and retain talent? Learning how to navigate difficult
HR Besties Happy Hour: Troubling Updates on SHRM
Thanks for joining our mid-week Happy Hour, Besties! Whew, do we ever need it. In this Happy Hour: Spilling the latest on SHRM's lawsuit, the importance of holding each other accountable and a juicy reveal at the end... Quick recap and how did we get here? Troubling, troubling, troubling What lessons can HR professionals take from all of this? Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Co
HR Besties: Questies for the Besties
Today's agenda: Swish swish Cringe corporate speak: fireside chat Hot topic: answering questies sent by our fellow Besties Receiving feedback: is it all worth listening to? Keeping your social media activity on the DL How to deal with the negative feedback So your work bestie got promoted... what now? What are some mistakes that we've made and how did we recover? Questions/Comments Your To-Do
HR Besties: Culture of fear
Today's agenda: Word cloud Cringe corporate speak: don't throw the baby out with the bathwater Hot topic: all things fear-based work culture and actions you can take What are some signs that an organization has a culture of fear? Lack of psychological safety and fear of speaking up It doesn't have to be outright hostile to be toxic Reaping the benefits of employees who enjoy their work environme
HR Besties: When your Work Bestie is the only thing keeping you employed
Today's agenda: Spilling more SHRM tea Cringe corporate speak: push the envelope Hot topic: all things work besties and celebrating National Work Besties Day! Why we love our workplace partners in crime How to find and support your work bestie Showing appreciation for our office besties can go a long way Emotional Support People FYI, October 18 is our HR Besties Podcast anniversary! Questions/Co
HR Besties Happy Hour: What's Going on in SHRM's World?
Thanks for joining us for a mid-week Happy Hour, Besties! Whew, did we ever need it... In this Happy Hour: Dishing the latest on SHRM But don't forget your (almost) free canvas tote bag! If not SHRM, then who? Sharing a heart-wrenching story from a listener Bestie The F word (flexibility) Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know abou
HR Besties: AI Anxiety
Today's agenda: Hey big boy Cringe corporate speak: I know just enough to be dangerous Hot topic: all about AI anxiety: what does AI in the workforce mean for your job, your company and your future What is driving the anxiety around AI in the workplace? How to manage AI stress at work Normalizing conversations and open discussions about AI within an organization is important to help manage AI fe
HR Besties: Remote Doesn't Mean Flexible Anymore
Today's agenda: Inappropriate meeting invite Cringe corporate speak: get granular Hot topic: all things remote work: what does it mean these days and did we fumble it? The RTO trend The early days of working from home and why some organizations may have trouble trusting their remote workers The importance of face time and social interaction is pushing Gen Z towards hybrid work How can leaders su
HR Besties: Opting out of Leadership
Today's agenda: Square affair Cringe corporate speak: mother's milk Hot topic: all about opting out of leadership Why are employees choosing to avoid leadership roles in an organization? The work-life balance concerns Training and sharing knowledge with others doesn't have to mean managing a team Navigating middle management What are some positives that we've experienced in leadership roles? Fin
HR Besties: Boo! Ghost Job Epidemic
Today's agenda: Really, Ohio? Cringe corporate speak: drill down Hot topic: all things ghost job epidemic: applying, interviewing and never hearing back Have we experienced this or seen it happening IRL? The graveyard of forgotten job postings Gathering intel on competitors and making an organization seem bigger Blue sky recommendations Higher volume of applications means visibility on every can
HR Besties: Crashing Out at Work: What to Do When You're Mad, Sad, or Spiralling
Today's agenda: An unmuted crash out Cringe corporate speak: too many cooks in the kitchen Hot topic: all things workplace crash outs Reflecting on our past crash out moments (and what does "crash out" even mean?) Venting it out Addressing the cause and taking action when it's needed Response vs. reaction What do you do when you see a team member crashing out? In the end, we're all human Questio
HR Besties: How to Get Promoted: Career Advice Straight from HR
Today's agenda: #Justice4Jerry Cringe corporate speak: hit the ground running Hot topic: how to be promoted at work: tips, tricks and career advice from HR The best advice we have ever received What does success look like to you? How will this change throughout your career? Thinking about what the new position entails, new hours and work-life balance Making yourself indispensable and how to stan
HR Besties Happy Hour: Updates From Jamie and Taylor Swift
Welcome to our first Happy Hour of Season six, Besties! Whew, this is one hell of a week. In this Happy Hour: Updates on Jamie's layoff story Taylor Swift and Life of a Showgirl Cringe Corporate speak on the New Heights podcast The four quadrants of workplace communication Checking in with our old friend Thomas J. Henry Leigh's dream Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, an
HR Besties: Gen Z Work Culture Clashes
Today's agenda: Whipped vodka Cringe corporate speak: Chinese wall Hot topic: all things Gen Z in the workplace WTF is the Gen Z stare? Gen Z employees aren't the problem Embracing the opportunity to teach team members the skills they need to be a part of an organization Managers can learn how to have productive conversations about workplace behavior Phones and multitasking Manager training and
HR Besties: Coping With Job Loss
Today's agenda: HR Worsties Cringe corporate speak: difficult but necessary Hot topic: all things layoffs, job loss and coping with uncertainty and a big transition Taking the time to heal and reach out for support Not only the loss of benefits, but perhaps self worth and identity Letting it in and letting it out - taking the time to process or be upset is more than okay Letting go of the contro
HR Besties: Work Life Balance
Today's agenda: Workplace wubbie Cringe corporate speak: core competency Hot topic: all things work-life balance - who is responsible and is it achievable? What does work-life balance look like to us? The B word (boundaries) Unbalanced power dynamics - work-life balance is a shared responsibility but not always an equal opportunity Balance is fluid and circumstantial Questions/Comments We'll b
HR Besties: Toxic Positivity
Today's agenda: A thoughtful (and bold) introduction Cringe corporate speak: workshop Hot topic: toxic positivity: what it is and how to deal with the toxic positivity trap in the workplace #goodvibesonly Seeing the silver linings is okay and so is having feelings Toxic positivity and layoffs Feeling safe to talk about ways to improve in an organization Hype vs. hope Toxic positivity and support
HR Besties: Workhuman Live 2025 with KeyAnna Schmiedl
Today's agenda: Check your surroundings (and wait three more stops…) Cringe corporate speak: open the kimono (and special bonus: mowing someone else's lawn) Hot topic: all things AI - being human in the age of AI at work with special meeting crasher KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman How will AI impact the workplace? Feeling in control in our roles Keeping t
HR Besties: Our Top Ten Most Memorable Cringe Corporate Speak Moments
How many of these have you heard in your workplace, Besties? Open kimono New sheriff in town Out of pocket Too many balls in the air Bang it out More to come Executive presence Ducks in a row We're like family Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow y
HR Besties: Our Top Ten Most Memorable (and Cringe) Watercooler Stories
Today's agenda: The a** itch salad bar The pantless employee Motion lotion Hide your kids at work day The (broken) decorative periscope Malicious salsa Growling at work The world's greatest email subject line Plan B receipt Ear licking Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.h
HR Besties: How to Make the Most of Paid Time Off
Today's agenda: Moist legal team in the night club Cringe corporate speak: mission critical Hot topic: all things time off: how to make the most of your time off and enjoy your vacation Bringing the work laptop? Total focus on what you're doing in and out of the workplace Rest to do your best How to support your team members so they can take time off comfortably Practicing what you preach as a l
HR Besties: Coaching Difficult Coworkers (Without Losing Your Mind)
Today's agenda: Yep, that's a power trip! Cringe corporate speak: one off Hot topic: coaching and dealing with difficult coworkers: how to work effectively (even when they're jerks!) Defining what "difficult" means is hard, especially in the HR world Assuming the best intent and playing dumb Are you okay? Gatekeeping and lack of consideration Productive conversations can make things better BTW:
HR Besties: Why HR is Needed with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR
Today's agenda: Awkward and lecturing CFO emails Cringe corporate speak: per my email Hot topic: the importance of HR with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR: a leader's perspective on why the function of HR is vital in an organization and the future of HR Employers need to be proactive in maintaining working relationships with employees: HR can help with effective employee and employer commu
HR Besties: Start Ups 101
Today's agenda: The manual of me Cringe corporate speak: take it offline Hot topic: all things start-ups: how to be successful, key traits and how to survive in an evolving organization What is it like working as an HR professional in a start-up? Reactivity vs. proactivity Working in an unpredictable and evolving environment can be an effective way to grow in your career Opportunities to build d
HR Besties: What to Do if You Hate Your Job
Today's agenda: The best busser Cringe corporate speak: heads up Hot topic: what to do if you hate your job FYI, hating your job affects every aspect of your life What makes someone hate their job? Identifying what really makes someone dislike their job vs. what is tolerable or enjoyable at work can help solve the issue How to make the most of jobs we hate so they don't affect our lives outside
HR Besties: Hot Topic Happy Hour - Sipping the Legal Drama Tea
Today's agenda: He loses his what? Cringe corporate speak: ecosystem Hot topic: catching up on the hot gossip in the world of HR Ashley spills the tea on the ongoing legal drama between Deel and Rippling Updates on the SHRM race discrimination trial New beginnings Announcing the Besties cringe corporate speak bracket challenge winner! Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Que
HR Besties: Global Employment with Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P)
Today's agenda: Is it process or process? Cringe corporate speak: bite off more than you can chew Hot topic: all things globalization and hiring new talent with special guest Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P) First thoughts on globalization from an HR perspective Hiring outside of the country is a long and lengthy process for both HR and legal within an organization Introducing
HR Besties: Ageism with Special Guest and Meeting Crasher Maureen Wiley Clough
Today's agenda: Introducing Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the It Gets Late Early podcast Drunk interview Cringe corporate speak: culture fit Hot topic: ageism in the workplace Most people are ageist... it's the only "ism" that can affect everyone What sparked Maureen's podcast and focus on ageism? HR professionals should feel empowered to discuss ageism in an organization, such as being included
HR Besties: Managing Up
Today's agenda: Salary suspension Cringe corporate speak: fight for it Hot topic: all about managing up - how should HR go about this? What does this mean? BTW: subscribe to our HR Besties newsletter for weekly team discussion guide questions Human resources and managing up: how can we influence unapproachable managers? Thinking realistically is a must for HR and leaders: doing what you can do t
HR Besties: It's Quittin' Time!
Today's agenda: I quit this b*tch! Cringe corporate speak: transparency Hot topic: ready to resign? Ensure a smooth exit with these dos and don'ts! Empathy in leadership roles is crucial, especially during resignations Putting your mental health above traditional notice periods Leaving on good terms can lead to future opportunities and connections for both employer and employee Honesty and exit
HR Besties: Hot Topics Happy Hour - DEI and Government Employees
Today's agenda: Unlawful audacity: toxic boss edition Cringe corporate speak: heads will roll Hot topic: catching up on DEI Disney classics and a brief mid week happy hour What is applicable to private companies? Unconscious biases and putting yourself in someone else's shoes Expanding talent pools to find the right candidates Red flag in leaders: ignoring beneficial hiring choices due to person
HR Besties: The Overlap Between Customer Experience and Employee Experience with Max Farber
Today's agenda: Introducing Max Farbsy, CEO of Customer Service It's not personal, John Cringe corporate speak: synergy Hot topic: the overlap between employee and customer experience What can we learn from customer experience? How does it relate to employee experience and satisfaction? Why Max is our customer service expert Sticking to the script vs. finding your voice in customer service as we
HR Besties: Unequal Treatment at Work
Today's agenda: Laying down the law in HR, respectfully Cringe corporate speak: hard stop Hot topic: unequal treatment at work: hourly wage vs. salary, department vs. department, field work vs. corporate and everything in between Unequal treatment in the workplace is an issue for everybody Basic benefits and respect should be equal for all employees Benefits and perks hold different values for e
HR Besties: "Other Duties As Assigned": Surprise Changes at Work
Today's agenda: Really great stitches Cringe corporate speak: put a pin in it Hot topic: When your job description changes: what can you do? New job description and evolving roles can be useful in developing a resume and skillset Understanding the legality of role changes is crucial for employees Effective communication from leaders can prevent misunderstandings about job responsibilities Have w
HR Besties: Out of Touch Leadership
Today's agenda: The pantless employee Cringe corporate speak: call out Hot topic: out of touch leadership: what does it mean to us? What does it look like? Leaders just who don't have a clue about the lives of team members Kissing up and stomping down Leaders that are more focused on metrics and measurements rather than people... you might lose your best employees Privilege and "mo money, mo pro
HR Besties: Effective Goal Setting: From KPIs, OKRs to Personal
Today's agenda: Did we date? Cringe corporate speak: big rocks (or BHG's) Hot topic: all things effective goal setting in and out of the workplace What are our goals and how do we set them? Goals can be dependant on the role in an organization Best practises for recording and keeping goals Evolving, changing course, and reaching goals in small increments Encouraging professional development goal
HR Besties: Workplace Trends in 2025
Happy New Year, Besties! We're so glad you're here to join us for another year of Business and Bullsh*t. Today's agenda: Bovine piss in the workplace Cringe corporate speak: back to work Hot topic: workplace trends in 2025 What's hot and happening in the workforce in the new year? Is AI a threat to our jobs? Leaders should embrace new technologies as a way to assist team members and automate ev
HR Besties: Bonus Happy Hour - Drones, SHRM and Jingle Jingle
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: UFO drones Jamie is still (partially) offline SHRM updates Happy holidays, Besties! Heads up, HR Besties! We'll be off the air for some R&R these weeks: November 25 December 16 December 23 December 30 January 6 We'll be recharging our batteries, gathering fresh ideas and cooking up all-ne
HR Besties: Bonus Episode - HR as the Complaint Department
Today's agenda: Take your thighs to work day Cringe corporate speak: up the flagpole Hot topic: when HR is the compliant department - why does this happen and what should we do? Employees don't always know where else go to or who else to talk to HR is an everything department The curse of being a great HR professional The importance of an office manager role in the workplace The silver lining: r
HR Besties Bonus Happy Hour - Friday Frustrations and Ohio State Updates
Welcome to this bonus Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Jamie is locked out Mark Zuckerberg, if you're listening... What do doctors, lawyers and HR professionals have in common? Lessons on what to *not* do brought to you by Ohio State Heads up, HR Besties! We'll be off the air for some R&R these weeks: December 16 December 23 December 30 January 6
HR Besties: Questies For The Besties and Cheers to Season 4!
Today's agenda: Why Ashley never became a screenwriter Cringe corporate speak: deep dive Hot topic: answering all your burning bestie questions and saying goodbye until next year What were the funniest or most surprising moments in our HR careers? Which episodes were our favorites? Top choices for an HR Besties celebrity guest? What are the biggest misconceptions about HR? How do we unwind after
HR Besties Happy Hour - Hot Frosty, Bug Infested Christmas Trees and Thanksgiving
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Ashley recommends: Hot Frosty Home Alone (but they get progressively worse) Thanksgiving and holiday season preparation We are incredibly thankful for this community and all of you, listener Besties! Thank you for being here. Heads up, HR Besties! We'll be off the air for some R&R these weeks
HR Besties: Romantic Relationships at Work
Today's agenda: When Jamie met Josh Cringe corporate speak: fish off the office dock Hot topic: Office relationships, situationships and everything in between Mandates and policies won't stop office romances What have we seen? Formatting the handbook language and reporting structures Abuse of power and maintaining professionalism Relationships vs. drama, affairs and tricky power dynamics Being m
HR Besties Happy Hour: Glamping and Noncompete Updates
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: So, Jamie slept in a tent last weekend… Being anti-big soap Ashley's fangirl road trip Updates on the FTC noncompete ban Heads up, HR Besties! We'll be off the air for some R&R these weeks: November 25 December 16 December 23 December 30 January 6 We'll be recharging our batteries, gather
HR Besties: Content Creation 101
Today's agenda: Jamie's wigs Cringe corporate speak: pick your brain Hot topic: all things content creation: answering your questions, tips and tricks, getting started and best practises for businesses and HR professionals The path to social media growth is different for everyone Mimicking what someone else has done is not the answer to social influencing. Authenticity is key. What inspired us t
HR Besties Happy Hour: Fur Bear-ter or For Worse
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Which Bestie's prom date is in Congress? Ke$hella Jamie is going glamping (but not really) Friday Feel Goods Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your
HR Besties: Employee Benefits, Open Enrollment and Everything in Between
Today's agenda: *Special* benefits Cringe corporate speak: pay your dues Hot topic: All things employee benefits and open enrollment Jamie provides a rundown on open enrollment (yes, Americans do indeed have to opt into benefits annually) How does HR play a role in benefits and healthcare? Educating yourself to provide the best information to employees on topics such as deductibles, HMO plans, d
HR Besties Happy Hour - Sag Szn, Leigh's Dreams and Politics in the Workplace
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Happy spooky szn Let's talk about the weather Meeting new Besties Politics in the workplace? TPD Officer Leigh Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow you
HR Besties: Corporate Social Responsibility - Charities and Volunteering
Today's agenda: 20 pounds of carrots Cringe corporate speak: e-meet Hot topic: Corporate Social Responsibility What does it mean? Employee financial circumstances Providing opportunities without pressure Best practices Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.h
HR Besties Happy Hour - SHRM Hearing and Scare Tactics
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Ashley, as seen on television... Emotional support shows Legal updates SHRM Hearing Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Besties across the socials
HR Besties: HR Department of One
Today's agenda: Ashley meets The Backstreet Boys Cringe corporate speak: same page Hot topic: HR department of one It's normal to feel lonely in any department of one Communication Creating tools for self service Tactful education is key Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events
HR Besties Happy Hour - National Work Besties Day
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Call your work besties, besties! Hot SHRM gossip Knowing when to get HR involved What can organizations learn? Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow you
HR Besties: You Didn't Get Your Dream Job, Now What?
Today's agenda: Leigh's dream IRL Cringe corporate speak: new sheriff in town Hot topic: So, you didn't get your dream job Letting yourself feel it is okay The grass isn't always greener It's not personal You can choose the path forward Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!
HR Besties Happy Hour - Stay Safe Besties
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Weather If you're a boss... don't do this Be careful who you get your info from Stay safe Besties!! Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Besties a
HR Besties: Using AI at Work
Today's agenda: Giving yourself a title Cringe corporate speak: aligned Hot topic: All things AI at work General overview and types of AI Do's and don'ts to keep in mind When is it helpful? Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Be
HR Besties Happy Hour - Unless They Are Crowning in the Conference Room…
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Happy Q4 or 4Q Social breaks Don't assume... like, ever Cringe comments courtesy of LinkedIn Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Besties across th
HR Besties: Beyond Compliance: Accommodating Disabilities at Work
Today's agenda: LOA meetings Cringe corporate speak: ping Hot topic: accommodating disabilities at work How can we support our employees? Cost vs. comfort Ergonomics in the workplace Advocating for employees and yourself Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www
HR Besties Happy Hour - Vegas is Still Vegas
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: HR Tech Recap Here's to one year of HR Besties (and our first live meeting!) Meet and Greet happy hour The attempted stalking of Blake Lewis Buy in bulk Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!)
HR Besties: Investigations 101 - Best Practices
Today's agenda: Going undercover Cringe corporate speak: ducks in a row Hot topic: All things investigations Why are investigations tough? Keeping the language more human How can we improve investigations? Don't fall for misinformation Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!)
HR Besties Happy Hour - Lonely No More, Besties!
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Vegas, here we come! When in Gatlinburg... (go to Sexy Stuf) Amazon's mandatory RTO Humanity in the workplace Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your
HR Besties: When HR Doesn't report under the CEO
Today's agenda: Workplaces can be sh*tty Cringe corporate speak: Smell test Hot topic: Reporting structures When HR reports to the CFO Effective communication Titles are meaningful to an organization Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Foll
HR Besties Happy Hour - People Be Peopling Everywhere
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Is Friday the most productive day? Leigh's trip to Iceland Addressing the tragic passing of Denise Purdom Everybody deserves support (yes, even HR) Who's coming to see us at HR Tech? Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our
HR Besties: Establishing (and Keeping!) Healthy Boundaries
Today's agenda: Guttural growling in the workplace Cringe corporate speak: above my pay grade Hot topic: Creating and keeping boundaries What do healthy boundaries look like? We teach people how to treat us Leading with action Sticking to our boundaries Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person
HR Besties Happy Hour - Do Celebrities Go To Iceland?
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: TGIF Leigh's undisclosed vacation location Oh Kevin, we love you Hollywood has too many Chrises Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Besties across
HR Besties: Pay Transparency
Today's agenda: Listener Bestie story Cringe corporate speak: Thought Leader Hot topic: All things pay transparency What does it look like? Consequences, consequences... Pay disparity Pay transparency can benefit the organization Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at ht
HR Besties Happy Hour - Employee Engagement Event No-No's
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Half days don't start at 3 Sweater weather Employee engagement events: what *not* to do Comments from Carl Happy Labor day weekend! Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbest
HR Besties: Favoritism and Nepotism
Today's agenda: Plan B on the corp card Cringe corporate speak: dry run Hot topic: favoritism and nepotism in the workplace What can favoritism look like? Creating an inclusive culture is key Feeling like the least favorite at work What can be done? Nepotism Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Pe
HR Besties Happy Hour - Stressed Spelled Backwards is Desserts
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: College football FTC updates Very demure, very mindful Leigh's dream HR Tech, here we come! Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Besties across the
HR Besties: Congrats, You're a New Leader! Oh no, You're a New Leader!
Today's agenda: Love square in the workplace Cringe corporate speak: It is what it is Hot topic: New managers Best Practises Manager training is key Managers create the employee experience Finding resources for development Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://w
HR Besties Happy Hour - Hot Gossip and Secondhand Embarrassment
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Speaking in the C Hot gossip from the world of non competes Bots bots bots! Secondhand embarrassment Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Besties a
HR Besties: HR Pet Peeves
Today's agenda: Corporate tipping Cringe corporate speak: across the finish line Hot topic: HR pet peeves Clothing complaints Showing appreciation goes a long way Meetings without purpose Deflecting monkeys Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com
HR Besties Happy Hour - Does HR Make You Miserable?
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Shoutout Leigh's backpack Does HR make you miserable? Find your people Let go of toxic relationships Friday Feel Goods Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Fol
HR Besties: Someone Just Quit... What (Should) Happen Next?
Today's agenda: Malicious intent salsa Cringe corporate speak: Juice isn't worth the squeeze Hot topic: Losing a team member do's and don'ts It can be personal (but might not be) Best practises for leaders Transparency and communication Transition Strategies Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Pe
HR Besties Happy Hour - Antics, Olympics and Politics
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: New York or bust Citizenship test Bestie Olympics Ashley's song Friday Feel Goods Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com. Follow your Besties across the socials a
Recommended
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
The Theory of Psychoanalysis - Carl Jung
A Life Engineered
پادکست بهزاد بلور | Behzad Bolour's Podcast
The Rabbit Hole: Conspiracy Theories
The Swerve Podcast: Obscure Topics | Conspiracy Theories
The Bread and Banter Podcast
The Conspiracy Podcast
Cult of Conspiracy
Dispatches from Reality
The Conspiracy Files
TechnoSnobCast
