

HR Besties: Hot Topic Happy Hour - Sipping the Legal Drama Tea
Apr 16, 2025
The hosts dive into the juicy world of HR gossip, discussing the dramatic legal spat between Deel and Rippling. There's a hilarious critique of cringe corporate jargon, with playful banter around terms like 'ecosystem.' They spill the tea on the latest updates from the SHRM race discrimination trial, while also reflecting on personal job transitions. Expect laughs as they tackle the absurdities of workplace communication and share their favorite cringe phrases.
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Ditch Cringe Corporate Speak
- Avoid using cringe corporate speak like "ecosystem" that confuses and annoys employees.
- Use plain language like "this place" or "organization" to sound more authentic and approachable.
Cloud Makes Spying Discoverable
- Digital evidence like screen recordings uploaded to the cloud make spying and misconduct increasingly discoverable.
- Such evidence is hard to hide and will likely be used extensively in legal cases.
Jamie Jackson Laid Off, New Start
- Jamie Jackson reveals she was laid off recently but looks forward to pursuing social media full-time.
- Leigh Henderson encourages embracing the new beginning and using built experience to thrive.