HR BESTIES

HR BESTIES

HR Besties

Get ready to mix business and bullsh*t with the HR Besties - your favorite watercooler crew! Join Leigh Henderson (@hrmanifesto), Jamie Jackson (@humorous_resources and @millennial_misery), and Ashley Herd (@managermethod) for the staff meeting you actually WANT to attend. We have a full agenda to discuss every Wednesday and don’t worry, we’ll stick to your hard stop. On Fridays, you’re invited to meet up with us for Happy Hour to celebrate surviving another week of work!Visit our website at www.hrbesties.com and follow us on the socials (@hrbestiespod) for sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes fun!

HR Besties: The Overlap Between Customer Experience and Employee Experience with Max Farber

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 well as in the workplace Authenticity and empathy is key in connecting with the customer It's OK to s

Feb 19, • 48:00

HR Besties: Unequal Treatment at Work

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 each team member Culture is shaped by everyone's behavior in the workplace Small gestures made by lea

Feb 12, • 40:35

HR Besties: "Other Duties As Assigned": Surprise Changes at Work

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 we seen this before? (yes, absolutely) Self-advocacy is key for employees Establishing boundaries to a

Feb 5, • 36:43

HR Besties: Out of Touch Leadership

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 problems" Encouraging our leaders and executives to try understanding the lives of employees inside and

Jan 29, • 38:42

HR Besties: Effective Goal Setting:  From KPIs, OKRs to Personal

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 goals is a green flag Taking time to celebrate achievements Jamie and Josh's *spicy* goal for 2025 Ques

Jan 22, • 34:20

HR Besties: Workplace Trends in 2025

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 everyday tasks Streamlining processes allows for teams to build connections AI is here to stay... leade

Jan 15, • 54:16

HR Besties: Bonus Happy Hour - Drones, SHRM and Jingle Jingle

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-new Business + BS to start 2025 strong!Catch us before and after these dates for the latest laughs and lessons

Dec 13, 2024 • 35:13

HR Besties: Bonus Episode - HR as the Complaint Department

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: receiving complaints means employees feel safe to use their voice Questions/Comments  Your To-Do List:

Dec 11, 2024 • 38:39

HR Besties Bonus Happy Hour - Friday Frustrations and Ohio State Updates

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  We'll be recharging our batteries, gathering fresh ideas and cooking up all-new Business + BS to start 20

Dec 6, 2024 • 20:51

HR Besties: Questies For The Besties and Cheers to Season 4!

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 a day of work and HR-ing? What policies would we mandate in an ideal workplace? Trends we're excited

Dec 4, 2024 • 52:55

HR Besties Happy Hour - Hot Frosty, Bug Infested Christmas Trees and Thanksgiving

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: November 25 December 16 December 23 December 30 January 6  We'll be recharging our batteries, gathering

Nov 22, 2024 • 28:08

HR Besties: Romantic Relationships at Work

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 mindful of the F-Word (favoritism) Questions/Comments  Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions &

Nov 20, 2024 • 40:26

HR Besties Happy Hour: Glamping and Noncompete Updates

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 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We l

Nov 15, 2024 • 28:44

HR Besties: Content Creation 101

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 to begin creating content? What inspires us now? Although it can be useful, try to not overanalyze the

Nov 13, 2024 • 1:03:01

HR Besties Happy Hour: Fur Bear-ter or For Worse

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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward

Nov 8, 2024 • 26:20

HR Besties: Employee Benefits, Open Enrollment and Everything in Between

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, dependant care, HSA's vs. FSA's, etc. Information is key. Working alongside brokers and insurance to e

Nov 6, 2024 • 46:50

HR Besties Happy Hour - Sag Szn, Leigh's Dreams and Politics in the Workplace

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 your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forwar

Nov 1, 2024 • 34:41

HR Besties: Corporate Social Responsibility - Charities and Volunteering

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.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesti

Oct 30, 2024 • 39:35

HR Besties Happy Hour - SHRM Hearing and Scare Tactics

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 and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in our next

Oct 25, 2024 • 24:40

HR Department of One

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!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here:

Oct 23, 2024 • 49:51

HR Besties Happy Hour - National Work Besties Day

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 your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forwar

Oct 18, 2024 • 35:25

You Didn't Get Your Dream Job, Now What?

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!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: h

Oct 16, 2024 • 38:21

HR Besties Happy Hour - Stay Safe Besties

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 across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing

Oct 11, 2024 • 23:27

Using AI at Work

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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward

Oct 9, 2024 • 36:55

HR Besties Happy Hour - Unless They Are Crowning in the Conference Room…

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 the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in

Oct 4, 2024 • 28:37

Beyond Compliance: Accommodating Disabilities at Work

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.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbes

Oct 2, 2024 • 36:57

HR Besties Happy Hour - Vegas is Still Vegas

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!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https

Sep 27, 2024 • 23:29

Investigations 101 - Best Practices

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!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: ht

Sep 25, 2024 • 49:33

HR Besties Happy Hour - Lonely No More, Besties!

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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward

Sep 20, 2024 • 39:06

When HR Doesn't report under the CEO

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.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We lo

Sep 18, 2024 • 48:35

HR Besties Happy Hour - People Be Peopling Everywhere

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 In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and che

Sep 13, 2024 • 37:52

Establishing (and Keeping!) Healthy Boundaries

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 Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out ou

Sep 11, 2024 • 39:59

HR Besties Happy Hour - Do Celebrities Go To Iceland?

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 the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you

Sep 6, 2024 • 36:14

Pay Transparency

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 https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://

Sep 4, 2024 • 36:18

HR Besties Happy Hour - Employee Engagement Event No-No’s

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.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/

Aug 30, 2024 • 29:29

Favoritism and Nepotism

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-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check o

Aug 28, 2024 • 50:58

HR Besties Happy Hour - Stressed Spelled Backwards is Desserts

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 socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in

Aug 23, 2024 • 29:16

Congrats, You're a New Leader! Oh no, You're a New Leader!

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://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrb

Aug 21, 2024 • 37:02

HR Besties Happy Hour - Hot Gossip and Secondhand Embarrassment

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 across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seein

Aug 16, 2024 • 36:59

HR Pet Peeves

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.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about

Aug 14, 2024 • 42:24

HR Besties Happy Hour - Does HR Make You Miserable?

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.Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We loo

Aug 9, 2024 • 36:21

Someone Just Quit... What (Should) Happen Next?

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-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.Follow your Besties across the socials and check o

Aug 7, 2024 • 42:26

HR Besties Happy Hour - Antics, Olympics and Politics

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 and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in our next m

Aug 2, 2024 • 38:48

Friends at Work

Friends at Work

Today’s agenda:  Flu shot Cringe corporate speak: Out of pocket Hot topic: Friends at work Can you really, really have friends at work? Choosing friends wisely Professional burning Forming relationships outside the office 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbes

Jul 31, 2024 • 38:43

HR Besties Happy Hour - Spilling the Cup of Tea

HR Besties Happy Hour - Spilling the Cup of Tea

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Script of justice *Special* T-Shirts for Vegas Ashley, the neighborhood law enforcement 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 and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to

Jul 26, 2024 • 31:15

Resumes, Resumes, Resumes!

Resumes, Resumes, Resumes!

Today’s agenda:  Reddit HR Horror Story Cringe corporate speak: Right? Hot topic: All things resumes Resume review scams Addresses, pictures and other red flags Quality over quantity Yay or nay: cover letters 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/ab

Jul 24, 2024 • 50:44

HR Besties Happy Hour - Performance Management with Mr. Roboto

HR Besties Happy Hour - Performance Management with Mr. Roboto

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Leigh's savage dream See, things aren't so bad! Digital workers 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 and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in our next m

Jul 19, 2024 • 33:30

Quiet Vacationing

Quiet Vacationing

Today’s agenda:  Leigh's bad interview Cringe corporate speak: under the hood Hot topic: Quiet Vacationing What does it mean? Policies Leaders can be flexible 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in our next meeti

Jul 17, 2024 • 38:49

HR Besties Season 3 Recap

HR Besties Season 3 Recap

Today we're sharing some of our favorite throwback moments from when we recorded Season 3 of HR Besties in San Antonio! 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in our next meeting - don’t worry, we’ll have a hard stop!Yours in Business

Jul 16, 2024 • 2:51

HR Besties Happy Hour - $HRM Says No to Equity

HR Besties Happy Hour - $HRM Says No to Equity

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.A key topic of this episode is the HR Besties reaction to the news from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) that they’re removing “Equity” from their focus on DEI.In this Happy Hour: Besties Reunited R & R recap SHRM and DEI 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.c

Jul 12, 2024 • 33:59

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

Today’s agenda:  Please, keep your junk at home Cringe corporate speak: Right Size Hot topic: Imposter Phenomenon What causes this feeling? Focusing on the facts Strategies to lift yourself and others up 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We

Jul 10, 2024 • 41:55

HR Besties Happy Hour - Recapping SHRM and Missing Jamie

HR Besties Happy Hour - Recapping SHRM and Missing Jamie

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Ashley and Leigh went to SHRM Al Roker to the rescue HR Divos (not divas...) After parties 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in o

Jun 28, 2024 • 42:46

Bringing Your True Self to Work

Bringing Your True Self to Work

Today’s agenda:  Motion lotion Cringe corporate speak: Move the needle Hot topic: Personal lives at work Investing the time to know your employees Feeling safe to share (or not share!) 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to s

Jun 26, 2024 • 47:16

HR Besties Happy Hour - Getting Ready for SHRM and Beach

HR Besties Happy Hour - Getting Ready for SHRM and Beach

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Jamie is 'quiet vacationing' 2/3 Besties are going to SHRM (if you see us there, come say hi!) Conference outfits and strategies 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 and check out our resumes here: https://www

Jun 21, 2024 • 29:42

Corporate Politics

Corporate Politics

Today’s agenda:  How Jamie found a work bestie Cringe corporate speak: lipstick on a pig Hot topic: Corporate Politics What is Corporate Politics? Pre and post meetings How Corporate Politics fits into a toxic workplace 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesti

Jun 19, 2024 • 38:29

HR Besties Happy Hour – Unhinged or Free Spirited?

HR Besties Happy Hour – Unhinged or Free Spirited?

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: To bleep or not bleep Who would you Cosplay? Seeking revenge Jury duty 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 and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. Check out our full (bleep-free) epis

Jun 14, 2024 • 41:03

Toxic Positivity

Toxic Positivity

Today’s agenda:  Thick skin is a prerequisite for HR… Cringe corporate speak: Too many balls in the air Hot topic: Toxic Positivity What does toxic positivity mean? Toxic Positivity in leadership Building trust and connection with employees 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here

Jun 12, 2024 • 28:34

HR Besties Happy Hour –   Atlanta Has Some Explaining To Do

HR Besties Happy Hour – Atlanta Has Some Explaining To Do

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Leigh's west coast adventure June Gloom Missing Megan Thee Stallion Carnivals are a layoff no-no 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing yo

Jun 7, 2024 • 28:01

Personality Hires

Personality Hires

Today’s agenda:  Hide your child at work day Cringe corporate speak: Sunset Hot topic: Personality Hires What is a personality hire? We all bring important skills to the workplace Bring on the joy! 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look

Jun 5, 2024 • 41:41

HR Besties Happy Hour – Hiss (and harnesses)

HR Besties Happy Hour – Hiss (and harnesses)

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Rabbit, rabbit Bestie vacations Jamie, Ashley and Megan Thee Stallion Gameshows 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in our next mee

May 31, 2024 • 22:17

Work Travel

Work Travel

Today’s agenda:  Creamer thief 2.0 Cringe corporate speak: Bang it out Hot topic: All things work travel Travel policies Expenses and corporate cards Listening to feedback 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in o

May 29, 2024 • 44:39

HR Besties Happy Hour - See? It's Not All Bad!

HR Besties Happy Hour - See? It's Not All Bad!

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Leigh's instagram feed is *delicious* Happy Conception Day to the HR Besties Podcast Listener Bestie workplace green flags Ashley's wholesome travel recommendations 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 check out our resu

May 24, 2024 • 33:05

Green Flags in the Workplace

Green Flags in the Workplace

Today’s agenda:  "I don't commercialize friendships" Cringe corporate speak: Off The Rails Hot topic: Green Flags in the workplace What are some management green flags? Inclusion and acceptance in the workplace Information is power Celebrating an organization's accomplishments 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 Besties across the s

May 22, 2024 • 46:13

HR Besties Happy Hour – Besties vs Butker (aka Butthead)

HR Besties Happy Hour – Besties vs Butker (aka Butthead)

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Questionable pizza trade Studying abroad Geriatric millennials and The Golden Girls Graduates, don't listen to Harrison Butker 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about

May 17, 2024 • 32:22

The Right To Disconnect

The Right To Disconnect

Today’s agenda:  Mandated bible study Cringe corporate speak: Stay in your lane Hot topic: Right to Disconnect Disconnecting is difficult (oh, we know) Encouraging breaks is good management How can we set boundaries? Advocating for your team 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes her

May 15, 2024 • 40:04

HR Besties Happy Hour – Sh*tty Travel Stories

HR Besties Happy Hour – Sh*tty Travel Stories

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Pivoting Listener Bestie's submitted story - Super Duper Poop Pants What are we happy about? Mental Health Awareness Month 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We

May 10, 2024 • 23:28

LinkedIn Cringe

LinkedIn Cringe

Today’s agenda:  International "oops!" Cringe corporate speak: Noodle On It Hot topic: LinkedIn Cringe Oversharing What to not post on LinkedIn 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forward to seeing you in our next meeting - don’t worr

May 8, 2024 • 37:10

HR Besties Happy Hour – Mental Health and Legal Updates

HR Besties Happy Hour – Mental Health and Legal Updates

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Horses, donkeys and fav movies Mental Health Awareness Month Managing workplace stress DOL Salary Increase FTC Non-Compete Ban 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about

May 3, 2024 • 31:54

Feedback Culture or Nah?

Feedback Culture or Nah?

Today’s agenda:  Candy dish Cringe corporate speak: "More To Come" (we're still waiting...) Hot topic: all things performance management and feedback culture What is performance management? Navigating upwards management Creating a game plan for the future 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 Besties across the socials and check out o

May 1, 2024 • 36:14

HR Besties Happy Hour - Eat, Pray, Love for Besties

HR Besties Happy Hour - Eat, Pray, Love for Besties

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Gymnastics More Questies from the Besties Sun-fudge moustache Eat Pray Love and adult summer camp Cruise jail 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We look forwar

Apr 26, 2024 • 30:06

Questies for the Besties

Questies for the Besties

Today’s agenda:  Ear licking (yes, ear licking) Cringe corporate speak: “Fun Fact" Hot topic: Answering Bestie Questions Most bizarre job interview experience Hiring based on social media Employee side hustle 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/abou

Apr 24, 2024 • 45:49

HR Besties Happy Hour – Nepo, Baby!

HR Besties Happy Hour – Nepo, Baby!

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Hot Gossip: The gentlemen Nepotism hires Top Golf Leave a hate comment, face the wrath of Jamie Exciting HRBesties news 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. We

Apr 19, 2024 • 30:29

Employee Engagement Surveys

Employee Engagement Surveys

Today’s agenda:  Date a Tradie Cringe corporate speak: “We’re Like Family” Hot topic: Employee Engagement Surveys Are surveys anonymous? Survey data can be useful Action plans 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about. This episode is sponsored by S

Apr 17, 2024 • 34:27

HR Besties Happy Hour – San Antonio Shenanigans

HR Besties Happy Hour – San Antonio Shenanigans

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Besties trip to San Antonio recap Golf fans, you’re gonna wanna hear this (again) Ashley's wardrobe mishap Recording season three of HR Besties Taco Bell merch idea 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 check out our resume

Apr 12, 2024 • 36:12

Toxic Leadership (and how we survived it)

Toxic Leadership (and how we survived it)

Today’s agenda:  Listener submitted story Cringe corporate speak: Chain of Command Hot topic: All things toxic leadership PTSD and trauma from toxic bosses is real What can HR do? "Toxic" is subjective, but nonetheless never worth the trouble 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 Besties across the socials and check out our resumes he

Apr 10, 2024 • 44:54

HR Besties Happy Hour – Watercooler Gossip and Besties Meet In San Antonio!

HR Besties Happy Hour – Watercooler Gossip and Besties Meet In San Antonio!

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Besties meet today in San Antonio! Golf fans, you’re gonna wanna hear this Leigh's feature on the Today Show Addressing hate comments and *burning* dental questions (eye roll) Listener submitted story 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.Don't forget, if you're in t

Apr 5, 2024 • 27:01

Finding Success in HR

Finding Success in HR

Today’s agenda:  Jamie catches a coffee creamer thief  Cringe corporate speak: Above and Beyond Hot topic: Being successful in HR How the Besties got into HR Certifications  Finding a mentor can be a game changer Every journey into HR is different. Otherwise, it would be boring. 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.Check out CourseCareers to Get

Apr 3, 2024 • 57:20

HR Besties Happy Hour – Advice For Leaders, Courtesy of the All In Podcast

HR Besties Happy Hour – Advice For Leaders, Courtesy of the All In Podcast

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Get ready for the HR Besties trip to San Antonio Lessons in Spanish and Italian Three nuggets of wisdom from Chamath Palihapitiya and the All In Podcast gang Answering listener submitted questions 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 s

Mar 29, 2024 • 32:07

When the Watercooler's Lit AF

When the Watercooler's Lit AF

Today’s agenda:  “There was a bug!” Cringe corporate speak: Executive Presence  Hot topic: Gossip in the Workplace Why is office gossip harmful?  Personal vs. professional gossip Gossip is a symptom of lack of effective communication in the office.  Information hoarding for job security.  When gossip is used as a weapon.  The executives are the worst gossipers!  How HR can help you curb gossip.  If they’re gossiping about you - it’s not a you issue, it’s a them issue!  Questions/Comments  Your T

Mar 27, 2024 • 43:22

HR Besties Happy Hour – Gargoyles in the Workplace

HR Besties Happy Hour – Gargoyles in the Workplace

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Kentucky Derbies The Upcoming Besties meet and greet in San Antonio Sharing listener stories We love feedback (but not on our personal appearances!) 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 check out our resumes here: https://w

Mar 22, 2024 • 28:51

Corporate Ghosting

Corporate Ghosting

Today’s agenda:  Incentive trip gone wrong.  Cringe corporate speak: Boots on the ground. Hot topic: ghosting in the hiring process. Our ghosting stories.  Why you may be getting ghosted. Don’t take it personally! What does this indicate from a company culture perspective? How not to ghost a prospective employee.  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.hrbestie

Mar 20, 2024 • 43:09

HR Besties Happy Hour - Roman Empires, Love Languages and Answering the Burning Bestie Questions

HR Besties Happy Hour - Roman Empires, Love Languages and Answering the Burning Bestie Questions

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: Roman Empires A (brief) update on the Topless Technical Teammate Upcoming meeting in San Antonio Love languages Answering listener submitted questions Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, share your crazy work stories with us, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.And don’t forget to wish Ashley a Happy

Mar 15, 2024 • 27:16

Free Food (in Lieu of Pay)

Free Food (in Lieu of Pay)

Today’s agenda:  The office taco delivery man   Cringe corporate speak: double click Hot topic: Why do people hate pizza parties? Don’t compensate your employees with food Food in the office can be a way to bring people together  Every person in the organization should be eligible for bonuses 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 Best

Mar 13, 2024 • 35:31

HR Besties Happy Hour - Topless Technical Teammate

HR Besties Happy Hour - Topless Technical Teammate

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour: YouTube Music layoffs Leigh’s Juicy Investigation Nudity in the Workplace Ashley’s Old Friend, Allen Weisselberg  Takeaways: Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, share your crazy work stories with us, 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 check out our resumes

Mar 8, 2024 • 19:56

Who’s the HR for HR?

Who’s the HR for HR?

Description: Today’s Meeting Agenda:  Listener submitted story and tone deaf CEOs. Cringe corporate speak: Best Regards. Hot Topic: HR for HR. Who takes care of HR when HR has a problem? Ethics Hotlines, EAP’s and the importance of work besties. Looking outside of your organization. Burnout is very common among HR professionals. Putting yourself first and setting boundaries. Questions/Comments. Takeaways: The Hole in One Plaque Store Ashley mentioned: https://www.etsy.com/market/april_wilkerson_

Mar 6, 2024 • 43:30

HR Besties Happy Hour – Show Me the Money

HR Besties Happy Hour – Show Me the Money

Welcome to our newest meeting – we’re going semi-weekly! On Fridays you’ll get the HR Besties Happy Hour – where we let loose and chat about whats on our (and your) minds. In this first Happy Hour: It’s Women’s History Month Pay gaps in the workplace How to ask for more (and give your teams more) Leigh’s dream that Swifties will be all over  Join our hard stop to the workweek – you’ve done enough! Thank you to all of our listeners for your ongoing support of the podcast and we hope you keep join

Mar 1, 2024 • 20:57

Big News, Besties!

Big News, Besties!

The HR Besties are excited to share that they have joined the Fwd Network powered by AdLarge Podcast Network! The fwd Network (https://www.thefwd.network/) is an all women podcast network with the mission of elevating female voices in the podcast industry. Representation matters! Thank you to all of our listeners for your ongoing support of the podcast and we hope you keep joining us for some business + bullsh*t!Want to hire HR Besties Podcast for your conference or corporate event? Simply send

Feb 29, 2024 • 4:34

Giving & Receiving

Giving & Receiving

Today’s agenda:  That time Ashley met Beyonce  Cringe corporate speak: Work hard, play hard Hot topic: Performance Reviews  Best practices in giving and receiving performance reviews.  Doesn’t have to be annual.  Don’t sh*t dump on your employees.  Ranking systems and point systems.  Employees - keep a win document.  Check in on your own goals with yourself and your supervisor between reviews. Questions/Comments  Takeaways:  Ashley’s Performance Guide for Managers: https://www.managermethod.com/

Feb 28, 2024 • 39:48

"Sorry I can't share that, I have an NDA"

"Sorry I can't share that, I have an NDA"

Today’s agenda:  International handwashing Cringe corporate speak: Drink the Kool-aid.  Hot topic: NDAs and Nondisclosures What is an NDA?  Non-compete vs non-disclosure vs non-solicitation.  Where you will see a non-compete.  Stop getting your advice on TikTok!!!  Is it enforceable?  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 Besties acro

Feb 21, 2024 • 34:56

Why Job Postings Suck

Why Job Postings Suck

Today’s agenda:  Listener submission - dodging dentures!   Cringe corporate speak: Screw the pooch Hot topic: Why job postings suck. Bait and switch job postings. So many lies!  Remote job postings that aren’t really remote. To post or not to post a job? 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 Besties across the socials and check out ou

Feb 14, 2024 • 31:35

Bonus All Hands Meeting with Miss Excel Kat Norton

Bonus All Hands Meeting with Miss Excel Kat Norton

We have a special All-Hands (don’t you love those) with Miss Excel Kat Norton! Today’s agenda:  Cringe corporate speak: The calculator.  Hot topic: Miss Excel’s origin story How Kat worked on herself before her business Taking “messy action” Which Besties are Excel pros and “no’s” Sneak Peek: Miss Optimize Your To-Do List: Sign up for the special Miss Excel webinar with HR Besties on 2/14 at Noon ET: https://links.miss-excel.com/hrbesties?ref=hr-besties80 If you can’t make it, you’ll get the rep

Feb 12, 2024 • 40:59

All Aboard!

All Aboard!

Today’s agenda:  The secret meaning behind a heavy sigh.  Cringe corporate speak: FUPA Hot topic: Onboarding and the first 90 days The First 90 Days 90 day probationary vs introductory period.  Workers make a decision whether they’re staying in the first 2 weeks.  The first day experience.  “Where's the bathroom?!” A first week survey - setting up your employees for success.  Questions/Comments  Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know

Feb 7, 2024 • 32:43

Remotely Remote Working

Remotely Remote Working

Today’s agenda:  Some subject lines to make sure your emails get opened (and shut!) Cringe corporate speak: Open Kimono Hot topic: Return to the Office  Remote vs. hybrid vs. working from the office  Why are companies forcing employees to go back to the office just to do Zoom calls?  Negotiating working from home Are employees more or less productive at home? Where are the numbers? Have conversations rather than mandates  Connect top level people with their employees  Questions/Comments: The jun

Jan 31, 2024 • 31:19

New Year, Same You?

New Year, Same You?

Today’s agenda:  A** itching Cringe corporate speak: “Fleshed out”  Meeting hot topic: New Year, Same You? How to not make the year a sh*tshow Are we making New Year’s Resolutions?  Our practical tips for goal setting and starting year strong What happens when companies that don't do goals? 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 Bestie

Jan 24, 2024 • 38:08

Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 Trailer

As we prepare for the launch of season two this Wednesday (1/24) let’s look back at season one! Plus, what can you expect in the new season? Returning to the office, job postings, onboarding, NDAs, toxic bosses, workplace gossip and so much more! 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 check out our resumes here: https://www

Jan 23, 2024 • 9:21

Holiday Bonus Time!

Holiday Bonus Time!

TODAY'S AGENDA AND NOTES: A recording of our live holiday party event Cringy corporate speak (sent in by a listener!) Holiday “traditions” - Mandatory holiday parties, time off, potlucks and everything that ends up in HR’s office Questions and comments - what we’ve seen and heard in our careers All this and more in our holiday party - if you missed this one (including the giveaway that we announced winners for last week after the event), join us for plenty more in 2024! To learn about your HR Be

Dec 20, 2023 • 1:02:57

The Tough Talks

The Tough Talks

Let's start this episode of HR Besties with some gratitude and love for YOU as we wrap up season one.Then we'll get into the meat of the agenda: difficult conversations in the workplace.There is a need for honesty, respect, and empathy when addressing sensitive issues, such as personal hygiene or performance feedback. And you need to stick to facts and not make assumptions during the tough conversations. Of course, we have some personal experiences including telling an employee about their body

Dec 13, 2023 • 25:18

Don't Kill The Messengers / Us

Don't Kill The Messengers / Us

The Besties are talking about how HR is often scapegoated for decisions made by other departments or higher-ups, and they want to remind everyone that HR is usually just the messenger, not the decision-maker,Empathy in HR is so important and it's a huge asset in dealing with difficult situations.At the end of the day ... HR has challenges and rewards, and the Besties encourage those interested in HR to pursue it, despite the difficulties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch

Dec 6, 2023 • 31:47

Conversations On Conflict (and the P word)

Conversations On Conflict (and the P word)

Let's talk about handling conflict in the workplace. Of course, we have some personal experiences to share (which one of us walked out of a meeting?) and plenty of advice on how to navigate such situations.Maybe just acknowledging each other's strengths and weaknesses, expressing gratitude, and using people's actual names can help resolve conflicts.Conflict is inevitable, it can be managed effectively with empathy, understanding, and open communication.To learn more about the HR Besties, grab me

Nov 29, 2023 • 29:52

BONUS BESTIES:  Open To Work (Gobble Gobble)

BONUS BESTIES: Open To Work (Gobble Gobble)

Happy Thanksgiving!And lets talking about telling the world you are OPEN TO WORK using LinkedIn. From an HR Exec's POV -- A good thing? A bad thing?To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2023 • 17:15

Even More Wisdom From HR Guru Dave Ramsey

Even More Wisdom From HR Guru Dave Ramsey

Today's agenda includes more hiring tips from HR guru Dave Ramsey: conducting a drive-by of a candidate's house a spousal dinner other unethical (and perhaps illegal) invasions of privacy This weeks sponsors are: Hello Fresh - use code HRfree with our link and get free breakfast for life!To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2023 • 17:35

Meet Dave, HR Guru

Meet Dave, HR Guru

Today's Agenda: HR saving your relationship Head hitting Hiring tips from financial advisor / HR guru Dave Ramsey (pray for the right team members, 30-minute "drive-by" interviews, look for 'passion') Deep dive on Dave's (illegal?) suggestion to review a candidate's personal budget. To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2023 • 36:55

Bosses Behaving Badly

Bosses Behaving Badly

TODAY'S AGENDA AND NOTES:One of our own behaved badly ... with a pumpkin! And it cost her a job!Inappropriate behavior, like the CEO and Chief People Officer at McDonald's creating a party atmosphere at work, is the big agenda-item for today. (Happy Meal, anyone?)We also discuss power dynamics in such situations, where employees may feel uncomfortable or unable to report inappropriate behavior due to the positions of the individuals involved.This week's sponsors are: Hello Fresh — use code 50HR

Nov 1, 2023 • 29:56

Today's Your Last Day

Today's Your Last Day

TODAY'S AGENDA AND NOTES:Let's start out by discussing the joys of intense and surprising interview situations, such as being led into a room with 30 people for an interview and being asked to answer a packet of questions for two and a half hours. (Spoiler alert: There are no joys in that.)The big order of business today are layoffs, particularly the concept of "lazy layoffs".Leigh, Jamie, and Ashley all have personal experiences and stories about the process of layoffs, highlighting the emotion

Oct 25, 2023 • 32:04

Who Charted?

Who Charted?

Just a quick and genuine 'thank you' after an overwhelming launch day.To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2023 • 4:58

We Are Not The Enemy

We Are Not The Enemy

Toe-sucking at the office.And, HR does not have to be your best friend at work, but they are definitely NOT the enemy. Leigh, Jamie, and Ashley share their experiences dealing with difficult situations in the workplace and the challenges they face as HR professionals. They also discuss the importance of empathy and understanding in HR roles.Remember to appreciate your work besties and to reach out to them with gratitude.To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnership

Oct 18, 2023 • 35:37

WELCOME TO HR BESTIES

WELCOME TO HR BESTIES

We'll keep this quick ... we know you have a hard out ...To learn about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2023 • 2:18

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