Spotted in the Podcast studio this week: Hebba Youssef and Rodney Evans chatting about the role of gossip in the workplace and how sometimes, it can actually be a good thing (IKR?).  Brave New Work podcast host and Partner at The Ready, Rodney Evans was heard talking up a storm about the unseen emotional labor of HR professionals in the workplace and breaking free from the codependent caretaker role they often take on.  I also heard a juicy rumor that HR might go the way of the dinosaurs. Out with a bang, amiright? My sources heard Rodney say, “It’s an evolve-or-die situation for HR. If HR doesn’t take the evolution game seriously, it’s just going to become a non-function. It will ultimately be disbanded if it doesn’t change into the thing that HR people know it should be.” Later, Rodney and Hebba were overheard discussing the pitfalls of performance management, the power of influencing and politicking, and the importance of having a clear vision and obtaining the necessary permissions to drive change.  But don’t take it from me. Tune in to hear all the hot tea they spilled in the podcast for yourselves. Trust me, it’s a game-changer.   XOXO -Gossip Girl   00:00:09 - The Cycle of Rescuing and Regret 00:01:12 - Exploring Workplace Cultures with Rodney Evans 00:01:46 - The Evolution of HR: Adapt or Perish 00:03:54 - The Unseen Emotional Labor of HR 00:07:43 - Breaking Free from Codependent HR Behavior 00:12:27 - The Role of Gossip in Establishing Rules 00:20:39 - The Impact of Influencing in the Workplace 00:28:17 - Transforming HR: Permission, Not Perfection 00:32:10 - Navigating the Challenges of HR Initiatives 00:39:32 - Creating Psychological Safety in Meetings 00:44:09 - The Evolution and Challenges of HR 00:45:59 - Connect with Rodney for HR Insights   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Rodney:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneyeevans/ Website: https://www.theready.com      Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.