Episodes
Today’s agenda:
When Jamie met Josh
Cringe corporate speak: fish off the office dock
Hot topic: Office relationships, situationships and everything in between
Mandates and policies won't stop office romances
What have we seen?
Formatting the handbook language and reporting structures
Abuse of power and maintaining professionalism
Relationships vs. drama, affairs and tricky power dynamics
Being mindful of the F-Word (favoritism)
Questions/Comments
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Published 11/20/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
So, Jamie slept in a tent last weekend…
Being anti-big soap
Ashley’s fangirl road trip
Updates on the FTC noncompete ban
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Published 11/15/24
Today’s agenda:
Jamie's wigs
Cringe corporate speak: pick your brain
Hot topic: all things content creation: answering your questions, tips and tricks, getting started and best practises for businesses and HR professionals
The path to social media growth is different for everyone
Mimicking what someone else has done is not the answer to social influencing. Authenticity is key.
What inspired us to begin creating content? What inspires us now?
Although it can be useful, try to not...
Published 11/13/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Which Bestie's prom date is in Congress?
Ke$hella
Jamie is going glamping (but not really)
Friday Feel Goods
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Published 11/08/24
Today’s agenda:
*Special* benefits
Cringe corporate speak: pay your dues
Hot topic: All things employee benefits and open enrollment
Jamie provides a rundown on open enrollment (yes, Americans do indeed have to opt into benefits annually)
How does HR play a role in benefits and healthcare?
Educating yourself to provide the best information to employees on topics such as deductibles, HMO plans, dependant care, HSA's vs. FSA's, etc. Information is key.
Working alongside brokers and...
Published 11/06/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Happy spooky szn
Let's talk about the weather
Meeting new Besties
Politics in the workplace?
TPD Officer Leigh
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Published 11/01/24
Today’s agenda:
20 pounds of carrots
Cringe corporate speak: e-meet
Hot topic: Corporate Social Responsibility
What does it mean?
Employee financial circumstances
Providing opportunities without pressure
Best practices
Questions/Comments
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Published 10/30/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Ashley, as seen on television...
Emotional support shows
Legal updates
SHRM Hearing
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We look forward to...
Published 10/25/24
Today’s agenda:
Ashley meets The Backstreet Boys
Cringe corporate speak: same page
Hot topic: HR department of one
It's normal to feel lonely in any department of one
Communication
Creating tools for self service
Tactful education is key
Questions/Comments
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Published 10/23/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Call your work besties, besties!
Hot SHRM gossip
Knowing when to get HR involved
What can organizations learn?
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Published 10/18/24
Today’s agenda:
Leigh's dream IRL
Cringe corporate speak: new sheriff in town
Hot topic: So, you didn't get your dream job
Letting yourself feel it is okay
The grass isn't always greener
It's not personal
You can choose the path forward
Questions/Comments
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Published 10/16/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Weather
If you're a boss... don't do this
Be careful who you get your info from
Stay safe Besties!!
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We...
Published 10/11/24
Today’s agenda:
Giving yourself a title
Cringe corporate speak: aligned
Hot topic: All things AI at work
General overview and types of AI
Do's and don'ts to keep in mind
When is it helpful?
Questions/Comments
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Published 10/09/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Happy Q4 or 4Q
Social breaks
Don't assume... like, ever
Cringe comments courtesy of LinkedIn
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We look...
Published 10/04/24
Today’s agenda:
LOA meetings
Cringe corporate speak: ping
Hot topic: accommodating disabilities at work
How can we support our employees?
Cost vs. comfort
Ergonomics in the workplace
Advocating for employees and yourself
Questions/Comments
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Published 10/02/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
HR Tech Recap
Here's to one year of HR Besties (and our first live meeting!)
Meet and Greet happy hour
The attempted stalking of Blake Lewis
Buy in bulk
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Published 09/27/24
Today’s agenda:
Going undercover
Cringe corporate speak: ducks in a row
Hot topic: All things investigations
Why are investigations tough?
Keeping the language more human
How can we improve investigations?
Don't fall for misinformation
Questions/Comments
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Published 09/25/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Vegas, here we come!
When in Gatlinburg... (go to Sexy Stuf)
Amazon's mandatory RTO
Humanity in the workplace
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Published 09/20/24
Today’s agenda:
Workplaces can be sh*tty
Cringe corporate speak: Smell test
Hot topic: Reporting structures
When HR reports to the CFO
Effective communication
Titles are meaningful to an organization
Questions/Comments
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Published 09/18/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Is Friday the most productive day?
Leigh's trip to Iceland
Addressing the tragic passing of Denise Purdom
Everybody deserves support (yes, even HR)
Who's coming to see us at HR Tech?
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Published 09/13/24
Today’s agenda:
Guttural growling in the workplace
Cringe corporate speak: above my pay grade
Hot topic: Creating and keeping boundaries
What do healthy boundaries look like?
We teach people how to treat us
Leading with action
Sticking to our boundaries
Questions/Comments
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Published 09/11/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
TGIF
Leigh's undisclosed vacation location
Oh Kevin, we love you
Hollywood has too many Chrises
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We look...
Published 09/06/24
Today’s agenda:
Listener Bestie story
Cringe corporate speak: Thought Leader
Hot topic: All things pay transparency
What does it look like?
Consequences, consequences...
Pay disparity
Pay transparency can benefit the organization
Questions/Comments
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Published 09/04/24
Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
Half days don't start at 3
Sweater weather
Employee engagement events: what *not* to do
Comments from Carl
Happy Labor day weekend!
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Published 08/30/24