HR BESTIES HR Besties: Our Top Ten Most Memorable (and Cringe) Watercooler Stories
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May 28, 2025 This episode dives into hilarious workplace antics, from a disastrous salad bar to an employee caught pantless after a chaotic night. Expect laughs about a child hiding at work and an office earthquake drill gone wrong. They tackle the absurdities of potlucks and share how a growl helped ease tension. Miscommunication in emails gets a funny twist, while staff engagement strategies feature eye-catching subject lines. And don't miss the jaw-dropping expense report that includes a Plan B pill!
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The Ass Itching Salad Bar
- Leigh Henderson dealt with a complaint about someone using salad tongs after itching their ass at a salad bar.
- She realized most people just want someone to listen, not necessarily a solution.
The Pantless Employee Story
- A female lead was caught pantless at work at 2 a.m. after a car accident involving a deer while intoxicated.
- She stayed at work to hide but had also soiled herself, revealing the chaotic aftermath of the incident.
Chaos Behind Restaurant Scenes
- Ashley Herd shared wild language and behind-the-scenes chaos from her restaurant work days.
- She recalled "motion lotion" and the colorful, often profane interactions that shaped her experience.