TODAY'S AGENDA AND NOTES:One of our own behaved badly ... with a pumpkin! And it cost her a job!Inappropriate behavior, like the CEO and Chief People Officer at McDonald's creating a party atmosphere at work, is the big agenda-item for today. (Happy Meal, anyone?)We also discuss power dynamics in such situations, where employees may feel uncomfortable or unable to report inappropriate behavior due to the positions of the individuals involved.This week's sponsors are: Hello Fresh — use code 50HR to save 50% and get free shippingTo learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TODAY'S AGENDA AND NOTES:Let's start out by discussing the joys of intense and surprising interview situations, such as being led into a room with 30 people for an interview and being asked to answer a packet of questions for two and a half hours. (Spoiler alert: There are no joys in that.)The big order of business today are layoffs, particularly the concept of "lazy layoffs".Leigh, Jamie, and Ashley all have personal experiences and stories about the process of layoffs, highlighting the emotional toll it takes on both the employees being let go and the HR professionals tasked with delivering the news. We'll talk through the CEOs who handle layoffs poorly, such as those who make insincere public displays of empathy or fail to provide adequate resources and support for outgoing employees.The Besties also discuss the importance of transparency and respect in the layoff process, and suggest ways to avoid layoffs, such as reevaluating and redesigning roles within the company.In conclusion: empathy and consideration in handling layoffs, please. Is that too much to ask?This week's sponsors are: Hello Fresh — use code 50HR to save 50% and get free shippingTo learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just a quick and genuine 'thank you' after an overwhelming launch day.To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Toe-sucking at the office.And, HR does not have to be your best friend at work, but they are definitely NOT the enemy. Leigh, Jamie, and Ashley share their experiences dealing with difficult situations in the workplace and the challenges they face as HR professionals. They also discuss the importance of empathy and understanding in HR roles.Remember to appreciate your work besties and to reach out to them with gratitude.To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.comThanks for listening to HR BESTIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We'll keep this quick ... we know you have a hard out ...To learn about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices