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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

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32:43

All Aboard!

HR BESTIES ·

2024/02/07

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

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31:19

Remotely Remote Working

HR BESTIES ·

2024/01/31

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:

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38:08

New Year, Same You?

HR BESTIES ·

2024/01/24

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

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9:21

Season 2 Trailer

HR BESTIES ·

2024/01/23

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:

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62:57

Holiday Bonus Time!

HR BESTIES ·

2023/12/20

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

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25:18

The Tough Talks

HR BESTIES ·

2023/12/13

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

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31:47

Don't Kill The Messengers / Us

HR BESTIES ·

2023/12/06

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

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29:52

Conversations On Conflict (and the P word)

HR BESTIES ·

2023/11/29

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

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17:15

BONUS BESTIES: Open To Work (Gobble Gobble)

HR BESTIES ·

2023/11/21

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

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17:35

Even More Wisdom From HR Guru Dave Ramsey

HR BESTIES ·

2023/11/15

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

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36:55

Meet Dave, HR Guru

HR BESTIES ·

2023/11/08

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

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29:56

Bosses Behaving Badly

HR BESTIES ·

2023/11/01

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

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32:04

Today's Your Last Day

HR BESTIES ·

2023/10/25

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

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4:58

Who Charted?

HR BESTIES ·

2023/10/19

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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35:37

We Are Not The Enemy

HR BESTIES ·

2023/10/18

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

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2:18

WELCOME TO HR BESTIES

HR BESTIES ·

2023/10/16

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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