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 forwa...
Jul 26, 2024•31 min
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/a...
Jul 24, 2024•51 min
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 ...
Jul 19, 2024•34 min
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 me...
Jul 17, 2024•39 min
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 Bus...
Jul 16, 2024•3 min
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.h...
Jul 12, 2024•34 min
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....
Jul 10, 2024•42 min
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 yo...
Jun 28, 2024•43 min
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...
Jun 26, 2024•47 min
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...
Jun 21, 2024•30 min
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.hrbe...
Jun 19, 2024•38 min
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...
Jun 14, 2024•41 min
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 h...
Jun 12, 2024•29 min
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 see...
Jun 07, 2024•28 min
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 lo...
Jun 05, 2024•42 min
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 ne...
May 31, 2024•22 min
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 i...
May 29, 2024•45 min
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 r...
May 24, 2024•33 min
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 th...
May 22, 2024•46 min
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...
May 17, 2024•32 min
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 ...
May 15, 2024•40 min
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/abo...
May 10, 2024•23 min
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 w...
May 08, 2024•37 min
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...
May 03, 2024•32 min
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 ou...
May 01, 2024•36 min
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 f...
Apr 26, 2024•30 min
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/a...
Apr 24, 2024•46 min
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....
Apr 19, 2024•30 min
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 b...
Apr 17, 2024•34 min
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 r...
Apr 12, 2024•36 min
