

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!
Episodes
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Jul 26, 2024 • 31min
HR Besties Happy Hour - Spilling the Cup of Tea
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour:
Script of justice
*Special* T-Shirts for Vegas
Ashley, the neighborhood law enforcement
Friday Feel Goods
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 • FacebookTune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 2024 • 51min
HR Besties: Resumes, Resumes, Resumes!
Today’s agenda:
Reddit HR Horror Story
Cringe corporate speak: Right?
Hot topic: All things resumes
Resume review scams
Addresses, pictures and other red flags
Quality over quantity
Yay or nay: cover letters
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 • FacebookTune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 2024 • 34min
HR Besties Happy Hour - Performance Management with Mr. Roboto
Expert in performance management and digital workers, Mr. Roboto joins the hosts for a Happy Hour. They discuss digital workers, Friday Feel Goods, and Leigh's savage dream. Conversations range from negative self-talk to love languages, AI employees, and kids' online safety. Overall, a mix of humor, HR controversies, and casual conversations make for an entertaining episode.

Jul 17, 2024 • 39min
HR Besties: Quiet Vacationing
Explore cringe corporate speak and the concept of 'quiet vacationing' in the HR Besties podcast. Learn about corporate language, remote work practices, and navigating HR challenges. Discover the importance of offering PTO and embracing vacation time, especially for millennials.

Jul 16, 2024 • 3min
HR Besties Season 3 Recap
Join the hosts as they reminisce about their lively recording in San Antonio. They dive into hilarious stories and absurdities from the workplace, blending humor with insightful commentary on community support. Expect witty banter and engaging discussions on navigating corporate culture, along with amusing takes on common HR challenges.

Jul 12, 2024 • 34min
HR Besties Happy Hour - $HRM Says No to Equity
HR Besties discuss SHRM removing 'Equity' from DEI focus, emphasizing its importance. They share feel-good stories, talk about upcoming events in Vegas, and highlight the need for alternative D&I resources.

Jul 10, 2024 • 42min
HR Besties: Imposter Syndrome
Today’s agenda:
Please, keep your junk at home
Cringe corporate speak: Right Size
Hot topic: Imposter Phenomenon
What causes this feeling?
Focusing on the facts
Strategies to lift yourself and others up
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 • FacebookTune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 28, 2024 • 43min
HR Besties Happy Hour - Recapping SHRM and Missing Jamie
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.In this Happy Hour:
Ashley and Leigh went to SHRM
Al Roker to the rescue
HR Divos (not divas...)
After parties
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 • FacebookTune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2024 • 47min
HR Besties: Bringing Your True Self to Work
Today’s agenda:
Motion lotion
Cringe corporate speak: Move the needle
Hot topic: Personal lives at work
Investing the time to know your employees
Feeling safe to share (or not share!)
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
Tune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 2024 • 30min
HR Besties Happy Hour - Getting Ready for SHRM and Beach
HR Besties Happy Hour covers topics like SHRM conference outfits, Friday Feel Goods, and getting ready for events. The hosts share their vacation plans, morning routines, and humorous conversations. Listeners can follow them on social media for more content.