HR Besties Happy Hour – Advice For Leaders, Courtesy of the All In Podcast
Mar 29, 2024
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Topics discussed include HR Besties' trip to San Antonio, lessons in Spanish and Italian, nuggets of wisdom from Chamath Palihapitiya and the All In Podcast gang, answering listener questions, and tips on resumes and workplace communication.
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Quick takeaways
Importance of HR in managing employee relations and organizational functions highlighted by hosts.
Resumes should maintain a professional tone and presentation to enhance job applications.
Deep dives
Exciting Trip to San Antonio
The podcast hosts are getting ready for a work trip to San Antonio, a city they are visiting for the first time. They express their enthusiasm for exploring the city and its unique attractions like the Riverwalk. The hosts plan to film various segments and meet with their audience during the busy Fiesta month. They discuss the diverse nature of Texas cities and the upcoming exciting filming schedule filled with audience suggestions and engaging content.
Controversial Views on HR Departments
The podcast delves into controversial statements made on the All In Podcast by a billionaire, suggesting the elimination of HR departments in companies where he has a majority control. The hosts criticize the idea, highlighting the importance of HR in managing employee relations and organizational functions. They discuss how HR contributes to conflict resolution and supports employees throughout their lifecycle. The hosts emphasize the misunderstanding of HR's value and the potential negative impact of such proposals on employee experience and business success.
Resume Don'ts and Job Application Pitfalls
The hosts humorously reflect on common resume mistakes and job application blunders, including cringey email addresses and overused buzzwords. They share anecdotes of unconventional excuses for being late to work, such as an employee citing a bomb scare near the workplace. The conversation extends to resume hobby sections and the impact of personal details on professional image, urging job seekers to maintain a professional tone and presentation in their applications.
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Get ready for the HR Besties trip to San Antonio
Lessons in Spanish and Italian
Three nuggets of wisdom from Chamath Palihapitiya and the All In Podcast gang
Answering listener submitted questions
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.