HR BESTIES

Dive into a humorous investigation of a coffee creamer thief that highlights quirky workplace dynamics. Discover insights on navigating the often absurd world of HR and the pressures of corporate jargon. The discussion emphasizes finding balance in career expectations and the transformative power of mentorship. Each host shares their unique journey into HR, proving there's no one-size-fits-all path. Finally, they stress the importance of community and support in building successful careers.

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.

Exploring cringe corporate speak, harmful office gossip, and gossip as a symptom of poor communication. How HR can help curb gossip and why executives are often the worst gossipers. Personal anecdotes on workplace mishaps and reflections on balancing 'clownal presence' with executive presence.

In this Happy Hour, the hosts chat about Kentucky Derbies, upcoming meet and greet in San Antonio, listener stories, and navigating feedback in the workplace. They also discuss Excel skills, debunking rumors, makeup techniques, and fashion trends.

Dive into the wild world of corporate ghosting! Discover hilarious tales from incentive trips gone awry and cringe-worthy corporate jargon like 'boots on the ground.' Unpack the emotional rollercoaster of being ghosted in hiring, complete with personal ghosting stories. The episode also explores why candidates get ghosted and what it reveals about company culture. Plus, learn how to communicate better during the hiring process to avoid leaving candidates in the dark. It's all about keeping work fun and engaging!

Join a lively conversation about the quirks of a shirtless employee and HR's communication mishaps. Dive into the significance of the 'Roman Empire' and its humorous impact on personal anxieties. Discover the joy of love languages and unique cultural fascinations, with stories of accents and celebrity obsessions. Celebrate a birthday with karaoke dreams while exploring workplace culture and the challenges women face. This lively exchange blends laughter with personal reflections, creating an entertaining and relatable atmosphere.

Discover the quirky significance of taco deliveries in the workplace. Dive into hilarious critiques of corporate jargon like 'double click' and the much-maligned pizza party. Explore why food should enhance, not replace, fair compensation, and how meaningful celebrations matter more than mere snacks. Hear about the joy of sharing meals to foster connections among colleagues. Lastly, get excited about upcoming community meet-ups that bridge professional relationships.

This week features Allen Weisselberg, a prominent former executive linked to a high-profile legal case. The conversation kicks off with a humorous critique of YouTube Music layoffs and absurd management responses. Allen joins the fun discussing quirky workplace attire, including the uproar over nudity in meetings. The hosts share outrageous office stories, including a colleague's unexpected shirt removal. They blend humor with serious reflections on workplace misconduct, leaving listeners entertained and enlightened.

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