I Hate It Here S7 E5: From F&%$#d Up to Fixed: HR Mistakes and Lessons Learned with Kim Minnick
Feb 3, 2025
Kim Minnick, an HR expert dedicated to transforming people operations, shares her journey through the hilarious highs and lows of HR. She recounts her most memorable blunders in compensation and performance management, emphasizing that mistakes often lead to the best lessons. Kim discusses the evolving role of performance reviews, the push for compensation transparency, and the impact of AI on HR practices. With a dash of humor, she highlights the importance of humility, transparency, and genuine connections in navigating workplace dynamics.
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Compensation Catastrophe
- In 2020, Kim Minnick developed a compensation philosophy for a government-facing company.
- Her rollout failed because she targeted the 50th percentile, making employees feel average.
Explain Percentile Choice
- When implementing compensation changes, explain the rationale behind the chosen percentile.
- Clearly communicate the reasoning to avoid misunderstandings and negative reactions.
Manager Training Gap
- Hebba Youssef made a compensation rollout mistake by not educating managers enough.
- Employees bypassed their managers and went directly to HR with questions, highlighting a gap in manager training.