

HR BESTIES
HR Besties
Get ready to mix business and bullsh*t with the HR Besties - your favorite watercooler crew! Join Leigh Henderson (@hrmanifesto), Jamie Jackson (@humorous_resources and @millennial_misery), and Ashley Herd (@managermethod) for the staff meeting you actually WANT to attend. We have a full agenda to discuss every Wednesday and don’t worry, we’ll stick to your hard stop. On Fridays, you’re invited to meet up with us for Happy Hour to celebrate surviving another week of work!Visit our website at www.hrbesties.com and follow us on the socials (@hrbestiespod) for sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes fun!
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Feb 29, 2024 • 6min
Big News, Besties!
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

Feb 28, 2024 • 40min
Giving & Receiving
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

Feb 21, 2024 • 38min
"Sorry I can't share that, I have an NDA"
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

Feb 14, 2024 • 35min
Why Job Postings Suck
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

Feb 12, 2024 • 44min
Bonus All Hands Meeting with Miss Excel Kat Norton
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

Feb 7, 2024 • 36min
All Aboard!
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

Jan 31, 2024 • 35min
Remotely Remote Working
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

Jan 24, 2024 • 42min
New Year, Same You?
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

Jan 23, 2024 • 9min
Season 2 Trailer
As we prepare for the launch of season two this Wednesday (1/24) let’s look back at season one! Plus, what can you expect in the new season? Returning to the office, job postings, onboarding, NDAs, toxic bosses, workplace gossip and so much more! 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!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

Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 6min
Holiday Bonus Time!
TODAY'S AGENDA AND NOTES:
A recording of our live holiday party event
Cringy corporate speak (sent in by a listener!)
Holiday “traditions” - Mandatory holiday parties, time off, potlucks and everything that ends up in HR’s office
Questions and comments - what we’ve seen and heard in our careers
All this and more in our holiday party - if you missed this one (including the giveaway that we announced winners for last week after the event), join us for plenty more in 2024!
To learn about your HR Besties and get merch, go to our HQ (our beautiful website): https://hrbesties.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices