HR BESTIES

Description: Today’s Meeting Agenda:  Listener submitted story and tone deaf CEOs. Cringe corporate speak: Best Regards. Hot Topic: HR for HR. Who takes care of HR when HR has a problem? Ethics Hotlines, EAP’s and the importance of work besties. Looking outside of your organization. Burnout is very common among HR professionals. Putting yourself first and setting boundaries. Questions/Comments. Takeaways: The Hole in One Plaque Store Ashley mentioned: https://www.etsy.com/market/april_wilkerson_storeYour To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, share your crazy work stories with us, 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 keep to that hard stop!Yours in Business + Bullsh*t, Leigh, Jamie & AshleyFollow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.comFollow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.comFollow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to our newest meeting – we’re going semi-weekly! On Fridays you’ll get the HR Besties Happy Hour – where we let loose and chat about whats on our (and your) minds. In this first Happy Hour: It’s Women’s History Month Pay gaps in the workplace How to ask for more (and give your teams more) Leigh’s dream that Swifties will be all over  Join our hard stop to the workweek – you’ve done enough! Thank you to all of our listeners for your ongoing support of the podcast and we hope you keep joining us for some business + bullsh*t!Want to hire HR Besties Podcast for your conference or corporate event? Simply send an email to hello@hrbesties.com and let's discuss. Follow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The HR Besties are excited to share that they have joined the Fwd Network powered by AdLarge Podcast Network! The fwd Network (https://www.thefwd.network/) is an all women podcast network with the mission of elevating female voices in the podcast industry. Representation matters! Thank you to all of our listeners for your ongoing support of the podcast and we hope you keep joining us for some business + bullsh*t!Want to hire HR Besties Podcast for your conference or corporate event? Simply send an email to hello@hrbesties.com and let's discuss.Follow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.comFollow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.comFollow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  That time Ashley met Beyonce  Cringe corporate speak: Work hard, play hard Hot topic: Performance Reviews  Best practices in giving and receiving performance reviews.  Doesn’t have to be annual.  Don’t sh*t dump on your employees.  Ranking systems and point systems.  Employees - keep a win document.  Check in on your own goals with yourself and your supervisor between reviews. Questions/Comments  Takeaways:  Ashley’s Performance Guide for Managers: https://www.managermethod.com/performance-feedback Ashley’s Performance Self-Review Tool for Employees: https://www.managermethod.com/employee-review 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 & AshleyFollow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.comFollow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.comFollow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  International handwashing Cringe corporate speak: Drink the Kool-aid.  Hot topic: NDAs and Nondisclosures What is an NDA?  Non-compete vs non-disclosure vs non-solicitation.  Where you will see a non-compete.  Stop getting your advice on TikTok!!!  Is it enforceable?  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 & AshleyFollow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.comFollow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.comFollow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  Listener submission - dodging dentures!   Cringe corporate speak: Screw the pooch Hot topic: Why job postings suck. Bait and switch job postings. So many lies!  Remote job postings that aren’t really remote. To post or not to post a job? 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/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a special All-Hands (don’t you love those) with Miss Excel Kat Norton! Today’s agenda:  Cringe corporate speak: The calculator.  Hot topic: Miss Excel’s origin story How Kat worked on herself before her business Taking “messy action” Which Besties are Excel pros and “no’s” Sneak Peek: Miss Optimize Your To-Do List: Sign up for the special Miss Excel webinar with HR Besties on 2/14 at Noon ET: https://links.miss-excel.com/hrbesties?ref=hr-besties80 If you can’t make it, you’ll get the replayGrab 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 Miss Excel at https://www.miss-excel.com/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.excel and https://www.instagram.com/miss.excel 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 & AshleyFollow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.comFollow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.comFollow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  The secret meaning behind a heavy sigh.  Cringe corporate speak: FUPA Hot topic: Onboarding and the first 90 days The First 90 Days 90 day probationary vs introductory period.  Workers make a decision whether they’re staying in the first 2 weeks.  The first day experience.  “Where's the bathroom?!” A first week survey - setting up your employees for success.  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.Want Ashley’s New Employee Guidebook? Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2xotdtE 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 & AshleyFollow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.comFollow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.comFollow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  Some subject lines to make sure your emails get opened (and shut!) Cringe corporate speak: Open Kimono Hot topic: Return to the Office  Remote vs. hybrid vs. working from the office  Why are companies forcing employees to go back to the office just to do Zoom calls?  Negotiating working from home Are employees more or less productive at home? Where are the numbers? Have conversations rather than mandates  Connect top level people with their employees  Questions/Comments: The junk drawer employee “Do not take advice from someone you do not want to be.” 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 & AshleyFollow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.comFollow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.comFollow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  A** itching Cringe corporate speak: “Fleshed out”  Meeting hot topic: New Year, Same You? How to not make the year a sh*tshow Are we making New Year’s Resolutions?  Our practical tips for goal setting and starting year strong What happens when companies that don't do goals? 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 & AshleyFollow Bestie Leigh!https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestohttps://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestohttps://www.hrmanifesto.comFollow Bestie Ashley!https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod https://www.instagram.com/managermethodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/https://managermethod.comFollow Bestie Jamie!https://www.millennialmisery.com/Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • XMillennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • XHorrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices