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...
Apr 10, 2024•45 min
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'r...
Apr 05, 2024•27 min
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 Ge...
Apr 03, 2024•57 min
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...
Mar 29, 2024•32 min
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 To-Do List:...
Mar 27, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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: htt...
Mar 22, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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.hrbesties...
Mar 20, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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...
Mar 15, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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•36 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 res...
Mar 08, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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_s...
Mar 06, 2024•44 min
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 joini...
Mar 01, 2024•22 min
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•6 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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/performanc...
Feb 28, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 across ...
Feb 21, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 repla...
Feb 12, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 ab...
Feb 07, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 junk draw...
Jan 31, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 Besti...
Jan 24, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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:/...
Jan 23, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 bod...
Dec 13, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 podcastchoices....
Dec 06, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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...
Nov 29, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2023•20 min•Ep. 7
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 15, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 08, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 5...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 emot...
Oct 25, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
