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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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!!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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!)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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_
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
Big News, Besties!
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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/
"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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