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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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48:19

HR Besties: Workhuman Live 2025 with KeyAnna Schmiedl

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2025/06/11

Today’s agenda: Check your surroundings (and wait three more stops…) Cringe corporate speak: open the kimono (and special bonus: mowing someone else’s lawn) Hot topic: all things AI - being human in the age of AI at work with special meeting crasher KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman How will AI impact the workplace? Feeling in control in our roles Keeping the unique human touch while benefiting from AI efficiency AI tools can

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37:22

HR Besties: Our Top Ten Most Memorable Cringe...

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2025/06/04

How many of these have you heard in your workplace, Besties?Open kimono New sheriff in town Out of pocket Too many balls in the air Bang it out More to come Executive presence Ducks in a row We're like family 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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48:03

HR Besties: Our Top Ten Most Memorable (and Cringe)...

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2025/05/28

Today’s agenda: The a** itch salad bar The pantless employee Motion lotion Hide your kids at work day The (broken) decorative periscope Malicious salsa Growling at work The world's greatest email subject line Plan B receipt Ear licking 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

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44:27

HR Besties: How to Make the Most of Paid Time Off

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2025/05/21

Today’s agenda: Moist legal team in the night club Cringe corporate speak: mission critical Hot topic: all things time off: how to make the most of your time off and enjoy your vacation Bringing the work laptop? Total focus on what you're doing in and out of the workplace Rest to do your best How to support your team members so they can take time off comfortably Practicing what you preach as a leader or HR professional and keeping boundaries Time should be off (not

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40:06

HR Besties: Coaching Difficult Coworkers (Without...

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2025/05/14

Today’s agenda: Yep, that's a power trip! Cringe corporate speak: one off Hot topic: coaching and dealing with difficult coworkers: how to work effectively (even when they're jerks!) Defining what "difficult" means is hard, especially in the HR world Assuming the best intent and playing dumb Are you okay? Gatekeeping and lack of consideration Productive conversations can make things better BTW: check out our Besties newsletter this week for helpful discussion guide

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42:55

HR Besties: Why HR is Needed with Matt Taylor,...

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2025/05/07

Today’s agenda: Awkward and lecturing CFO emails Cringe corporate speak: per my email Hot topic: the importance of HR with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR: a leader's perspective on why the function of HR is vital in an organization and the future of HR Employers need to be proactive in maintaining working relationships with employees: HR can help with effective employee and employer communication What is the role of HR today? What skills will HR professionals need in the

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42:06

HR Besties: Start Ups 101

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2025/04/30

Today’s agenda: The manual of me Cringe corporate speak: take it offline Hot topic: all things start-ups: how to be successful, key traits and how to survive in an evolving organization What is it like working as an HR professional in a start-up? Reactivity vs. proactivity Working in an unpredictable and evolving environment can be an effective way to grow in your career Opportunities to build departments from the ground up RSUs and equity Informing and influencing on

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31:45

HR Besties: What to Do if You Hate Your Job

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2025/04/23

Today’s agenda: The best busser Cringe corporate speak: heads up Hot topic: what to do if you hate your job FYI, hating your job affects every aspect of your life What makes someone hate their job? Identifying what really makes someone dislike their job vs. what is tolerable or enjoyable at work can help solve the issue How to make the most of jobs we hate so they don't affect our lives outside the organization Setting boundaries can make a huge difference Communicating with leaders,

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37:36

HR Besties: Hot Topic Happy Hour - Sipping the Legal...

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2025/04/16

Today’s agenda: He loses his what? Cringe corporate speak: ecosystem Hot topic: catching up on the hot gossip in the world of HR Ashley spills the tea on the ongoing legal drama between Deel and Rippling Updates on the SHRM race discrimination trial New beginnings Announcing the Besties cringe corporate speak bracket challenge winner! 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

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46:52

HR Besties: Global Employment with Nicole Sahin, CEO...

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2025/04/09

Today’s agenda: Is it process or process? Cringe corporate speak: bite off more than you can chew Hot topic: all things globalization and hiring new talent with special guest Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P) First thoughts on globalization from an HR perspective Hiring outside of the country is a long and lengthy process for both HR and legal within an organization Introducing Nicole and Globalization Partners Access to information is key for hiring managers and

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46:43

HR Besties: Ageism with Special Guest and Meeting...

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2025/03/19

Today’s agenda: Introducing Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the It Gets Late Early podcast Drunk interview Cringe corporate speak: culture fit Hot topic: ageism in the workplace Most people are ageist... it's the only "ism" that can affect everyone What sparked Maureen's podcast and focus on ageism? HR professionals should feel empowered to discuss ageism in an organization, such as being included in DEIB discussions More years can mean more experience and enhanced job performance

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32:41

HR Besties: Managing Up

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2025/03/12

Today’s agenda: Salary suspension Cringe corporate speak: fight for it Hot topic: all about managing up - how should HR go about this? What does this mean? BTW: subscribe to our HR Besties newsletter for weekly team discussion guide questions Human resources and managing up: how can we influence unapproachable managers? Thinking realistically is a must for HR and leaders: doing what you can do to the best of your ability is key Best practises for HR when providing feedback to toxic leaders

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34:33

HR Besties: It's Quittin' Time!

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2025/03/05

Today’s agenda: I quit this b*tch! Cringe corporate speak: transparency Hot topic: ready to resign? Ensure a smooth exit with these dos and don'ts! Empathy in leadership roles is crucial, especially during resignations Putting your mental health above traditional notice periods Leaving on good terms can lead to future opportunities and connections for both employer and employee Honesty and exit interviews can provide valuable insights for an organization's improvement Acknowledging

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41:52

HR Besties: Hot Topics Happy Hour - DEI and...

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2025/02/26

Today’s agenda: Unlawful audacity: toxic boss edition Cringe corporate speak: heads will roll Hot topic: catching up on DEI Disney classics and a brief mid week happy hour What is applicable to private companies? Unconscious biases and putting yourself in someone else’s shoes Expanding talent pools to find the right candidates Red flag in leaders: ignoring beneficial hiring choices due to personal biases OSHA/agencies The attack on HR Chopping block performance and having empathy

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48:00

HR Besties: The Overlap Between Customer Experience...

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2025/02/19

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

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40:35

HR Besties: Unequal Treatment at Work

HR BESTIES ·

2025/02/12

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

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36:43

HR Besties: "Other Duties As Assigned": Surprise...

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2025/02/05

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

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38:42

HR Besties: Out of Touch Leadership

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2025/01/29

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

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34:20

Effective Goal Setting: From KPIs, OKRs to Personal

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2025/01/22

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

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54:16

Workplace Trends in 2025

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2025/01/15

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..

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