HR BESTIES

Questies for the Besties

Apr 24, 2024

The podcast delves into topics like ear licking in the workplace, cringe corporate icebreakers, bizarre job interview experiences, hiring based on social media, and employees' side hustles. They also discuss workplace boundaries, consent dynamics, and navigating uncomfortable workplace encounters.

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Quick takeaways

Balancing side hustles and careers is crucial for employee performance and HR management.

Expressive word choices and alliterations add linguistic charm and humor to the podcast.

Dream jobs, icebreakers, and corporate wordplay create a vibrant and playful tone in the episode.

Deep dives

Exploring Dream Jobs and Icebreakers

Dream jobs and icebreakers were discussed. One host dreamed of being a lawyer, a playwright, and then an opera singer. Another wanted to be a radio DJ and an Egyptologist before diving into the arts. A third host envisioned being a supermarket checkout person, an Egyptologist, and Little Kim. Their preferred at-bat songs ranged from 'Smooth by Rob Thomas and Santana,' 'Welcome to Atlanta,' and 'The Jump Off' by Little Kim, reflecting their diverse interests.

Introduction

2min

Uncomfortable Workplace Encounters

3min

Exploring Workplace Boundaries and Consent Dynamics

3min

Navigating Cringe Corporate Icebreakers

17min

Work Ethics, Business Protection, and Summer Fashion Talk

3min

Navigating Social Media and Side Hustles in the Workplace

7min

Enhancing Well-Being through Viahamp Products

3min

Exploring Childhood Dreams and Icebreaker Questions

7min

Playful Banter about Words and Alliterations

3min

Today’s agenda:

Ear licking (yes, ear licking)
Cringe corporate speak: “Fun Fact"
Hot topic: Answering Bestie Questions
Most bizarre job interview experience
Hiring based on social media
Employee side hustle
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 (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com.

Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about.

We look forward to seeing you in our next meeting - don’t worry, we’ll have a hard stop!

Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,

Leigh, Jamie & Ashley

Follow Bestie Leigh!

https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto

https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto

https://www.hrmanifesto.com

Follow Bestie Ashley!

https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod

https://www.instagram.com/managermethod

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/