Episodios
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Today’s agenda:
The a** itch salad bar
The pantless employee
Motion lotion
Hide your kids at work day
The (broken) decorative periscope
Malicious salsa
Growling at work
The world's greatest email subject line
Plan B receipt
Ear licking
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 â â â https://www.hrbesties.comâ â â .
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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!
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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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Moist legal team in the night club
Cringe corporate speak: mission critical
Hot topic: all things time off: how to make the most of your time off and enjoy your vacation
Bringing the work laptop?
Total focus on what you're doing in and out of the workplace
Rest to do your best
How to support your team members so they can take time off comfortably
Practicing what you preach as a leader or HR professional and keeping boundaries
Time should be off (not "off-ish")
Unlimited PTO
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 â â https://www.hrbesties.comâ â .
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Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - â â https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribeâ â
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!
â â https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestoâ â
â â https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestoâ â
â â https://www.hrmanifesto.comâ â
Follow Bestie Ashley!
â â https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethodâ â
â â https://www.instagram.com/managermethodâ â
â â https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/â â
â â https://managermethod.comâ â
Follow Bestie Jamie!
â â https://www.millennialmisery.com/â â
Humorous Resources: â â Instagramâ â • â â YouTubeâ â • â â Threadsâ â • â â Facebookâ â • â â Xâ â
Millennial Misery: â â Instagramâ â • â â Threadsâ â • â â Facebookâ â • â â Xâ â
Horrendous HR: â â Instagramâ â • â â Threadsâ â • â â Facebookâ â
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Yep, that's a power trip!
Cringe corporate speak: one off
Hot topic: coaching and dealing with difficult coworkers: how to work effectively (even when they're jerks!)
Defining what "difficult" means is hard, especially in the HR world
Assuming the best intent and playing dumb
Are you okay?
Gatekeeping and lack of consideration
Productive conversations can make things better
BTW: check out our Besties newsletter this week for helpful discussion guide questions and prompts
Knowing when to document and escalate
You can only control yourself (so don't waste your time or peace on someone else!)
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 â https://www.hrbesties.comâ .
Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: â https://www.hrbesties.com/aboutâ .
Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - â https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribeâ
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!
â https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestoâ
â https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestoâ
â https://www.hrmanifesto.comâ
Follow Bestie Ashley!
â https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethodâ
â https://www.instagram.com/managermethodâ
â https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/â
â https://managermethod.comâ
Follow Bestie Jamie!
â https://www.millennialmisery.com/â
Humorous Resources: â Instagramâ • â YouTubeâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ • â Xâ
Millennial Misery: â Instagramâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ • â Xâ
Horrendous HR: â Instagramâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Awkward and lecturing CFO emails
Cringe corporate speak: per my email
Hot topic: the importance of HR with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR: a leader's perspective on why the function of HR is vital in an organization and the future of HR
Employers need to be proactive in maintaining working relationships with employees: HR can help with effective employee and employer communication
What is the role of HR today? What skills will HR professionals need in the future?
Utilizing the time of HR teams properly
Attracting and retaining top talent should be a priority in maintaining an organization's steady growth
AI and HR
Burnout and setting boundaries as a member of HR
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 â https://www.hrbesties.comâ .
Check out Guardian HR’s special package for HR Besties listeners: https://guardianhr.com/ghr-besties/
Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: â https://www.hrbesties.com/aboutâ .
Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - â https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribeâ
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!
â https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestoâ
â https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestoâ
â https://www.hrmanifesto.comâ
Follow Bestie Ashley!
â https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethodâ
â https://www.instagram.com/managermethodâ
â https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/â
â https://managermethod.comâ
Follow Bestie Jamie!
â https://www.millennialmisery.com/â
Humorous Resources: â Instagramâ • â YouTubeâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ • â Xâ
Millennial Misery: â Instagramâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ • â Xâ
Horrendous HR: â Instagramâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
The manual of me
Cringe corporate speak: take it offline
Hot topic: all things start-ups: how to be successful, key traits and how to survive in an evolving organization
What is it like working as an HR professional in a start-up?
Reactivity vs. proactivity
Working in an unpredictable and evolving environment can be an effective way to grow in your career
Opportunities to build departments from the ground up
RSUs and equity
Informing and influencing on the job - it's not for everybody
How do HR and all other business professionals, employees and leaders help shape a healthy startup culture?
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 â https://www.hrbesties.comâ .
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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!
â https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifestoâ
â https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifestoâ
â https://www.hrmanifesto.comâ
Follow Bestie Ashley!
â https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethodâ
â https://www.instagram.com/managermethodâ
â https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/â
â https://managermethod.comâ
Follow Bestie Jamie!
â https://www.millennialmisery.com/â
Humorous Resources: â Instagramâ • â YouTubeâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ • â Xâ
Millennial Misery: â Instagramâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ • â Xâ
Horrendous HR: â Instagramâ • â Threadsâ • â Facebookâ
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
The best busser
Cringe corporate speak: heads up
Hot topic: what to do if you hate your job
FYI, hating your job affects every aspect of your life
What makes someone hate their job? Identifying what really makes someone dislike their job vs. what is tolerable or enjoyable at work can help solve the issue
How to make the most of jobs we hate so they don't affect our lives outside the organization
Setting boundaries can make a huge difference
Communicating with leaders, management and colleagues if possible (once again, ChatGPT can be a helpful tool!)
Don't let a bad job convince you that you're bad at your 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.
Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
He loses his what?
Cringe corporate speak: ecosystem
Hot topic: catching up on the hot gossip in the world of HR
Ashley spills the tea on the ongoing legal drama between Deel and Rippling
Updates on the SHRM race discrimination trial
New beginnings
Announcing the Besties cringe corporate speak bracket challenge winner!
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.
Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Is it process or process?
Cringe corporate speak: bite off more than you can chew
Hot topic: all things globalization and hiring new talent with special guest Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P)
First thoughts on globalization from an HR perspective
Hiring outside of the country is a long and lengthy process for both HR and legal within an organization
Introducing Nicole and Globalization Partners
Access to information is key for hiring managers and leaders
Reassuring our HR members and HR leaders that AI is a tool, not a job-taker
Emotional intelligence cannot be automated
AI overwhelm and resistance to change will not benefit an organization
Advice, strategies and effective human and AI collaboration
Questions/Comments
Check out G-P Gia! Gia saves you time, cuts the stress, and keeps you compliant. So you can focus on the more important things. Get started today at g-p.com/gia
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.
Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Introducing Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the It Gets Late Early podcast
Drunk interview
Cringe corporate speak: culture fit
Hot topic: ageism in the workplace
Most people are ageist... it's the only "ism" that can affect everyone
What sparked Maureen's podcast and focus on ageism?
HR professionals should feel empowered to discuss ageism in an organization, such as being included in DEIB discussions
More years can mean more experience and enhanced job performance (...duh!)
Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act
Age discrimination from job recruiters and hiring managers. What can members of HR do to point out these biases?
Intergenerational mentorship can be very beneficial to an organization (and can go both ways)
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.
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Maureen Wiley Clough is a speaker, content creator, brand partner, and podcaster on topics of ageism, the value of the intergenerational workforce, midlife careers and midlife empowerment. She has worked with AARP as a brand partner and now seeks other organizations that want to partner with her to spread the important message about the value of people across all ages at the workplace and beyond. Follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok, and learn more about her podcast It Gets Late Early at itgetslateearly.com.
Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Salary suspension
Cringe corporate speak: fight for it
Hot topic: all about managing up - how should HR go about this? What does this mean?
BTW: subscribe to our HR Besties newsletter for weekly team discussion guide questions
Human resources and managing up: how can we influence unapproachable managers?
Thinking realistically is a must for HR and leaders: doing what you can do to the best of your ability is key
Best practises for HR when providing feedback to toxic leaders and out of touch management
Focus on the relationships
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.
Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
I quit this b*tch!
Cringe corporate speak: transparency
Hot topic: ready to resign? Ensure a smooth exit with these dos and don'ts!
Empathy in leadership roles is crucial, especially during resignations
Putting your mental health above traditional notice periods
Leaving on good terms can lead to future opportunities and connections for both employer and employee
Honesty and exit interviews can provide valuable insights for an organization's improvement
Acknowledging employees' contributions can enhance workplace culture and strengthen connections
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 and Support Farbsy!
@farbsy on Instagram and TikTok
Merch Store: https://farbsy-shop.fourthwall.com
Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about.
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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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Unlawful audacity: toxic boss edition
Cringe corporate speak: heads will roll
Hot topic: catching up on DEI
Disney classics and a brief mid week happy hour
What is applicable to private companies?
Unconscious biases and putting yourself in someone else’s shoes
Expanding talent pools to find the right candidates
Red flag in leaders: ignoring beneficial hiring choices due to personal biases
OSHA/agencies
The attack on HR
Chopping block performance and having empathy during redundancy
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.
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Today’s agenda:
Introducing Max Farbsy, CEO of Customer Service
It's not personal, John
Cringe corporate speak: synergy
Hot topic: the overlap between employee and customer experience
What can we learn from customer experience? How does it relate to employee experience and satisfaction?
Why Max is our customer service expert
Sticking to the script vs. finding your voice in customer service as well as in the workplace
Authenticity and empathy is key in connecting with the customer
It's OK to say "IDK"
The key to building and maintaining strong teams is to treat your employees like you would your customers (yes, it really is that simple)
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Leigh, Jamie & Ashley
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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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Laying down the law in HR, respectfully
Cringe corporate speak: hard stop
Hot topic: unequal treatment at work: hourly wage vs. salary, department vs. department, field work vs. corporate and everything in between
Unequal treatment in the workplace is an issue for everybody
Basic benefits and respect should be equal for all employees
Benefits and perks hold different values for each team member
Culture is shaped by everyone's behavior in the workplace
Small gestures made by leaders can send huge signals throughout an organisation
Listening to employee needs is crucial
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Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,
Leigh, Jamie & Ashley
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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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Really great stitches
Cringe corporate speak: put a pin in it
Hot topic: When your job description changes: what can you do?
New job description and evolving roles can be useful in developing a resume and skillset
Understanding the legality of role changes is crucial for employees
Effective communication from leaders can prevent misunderstandings about job responsibilities
Have we seen this before? (yes, absolutely)
Self-advocacy is key for employees
Establishing boundaries to avoid burnout
Encouraging leaders to communicate changes and expectations transparently to team members
Creating a supportive work environment benefits everybody
Questions/Comments
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Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,
Leigh, Jamie & Ashley
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Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X
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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.
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Today’s agenda:
The pantless employee
Cringe corporate speak: call out
Hot topic: out of touch leadership: what does it mean to us? What does it look like?
Leaders just who don't have a clue about the lives of team members
Kissing up and stomping down
Leaders that are more focused on metrics and measurements rather than people... you might lose your best employees
Privilege and "mo money, mo problems"
Encouraging our leaders and executives to try understanding the lives of employees inside and outside the workplace
Encouraging HR to give the real feedback to leaders whenever possible
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Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,
Leigh, Jamie & Ashley
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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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Today’s agenda:
Did we date?
Cringe corporate speak: big rocks (or BHG's)
Hot topic: all things effective goal setting in and out of the workplace
What are our goals and how do we set them?
Goals can be dependant on the role in an organization
Best practises for recording and keeping goals
Evolving, changing course, and reaching goals in small increments
Encouraging professional development goals is a green flag
Taking time to celebrate achievements
Jamie and Josh's *spicy* goal for 2025
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Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,
Leigh, Jamie & Ashley
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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, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.
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Happy New Year, Besties! We're so glad you're here to join us for another year of Business and Bullsh*t.
Today’s agenda:
Bovine piss in the workplace
Cringe corporate speak: back to work
Hot topic: workplace trends in 2025
What's hot and happening in the workforce in the new year?
Is AI a threat to our jobs?
Leaders should embrace new technologies as a way to assist team members and automate everyday tasks
Streamlining processes allows for teams to build connections
AI is here to stay... leaders must stay competitive and ahead
Hybrid, remote and back to the office
Flexibility and adaptability for members in and out of the workplace will make a team stronger
Employment law 2025: what to expect
Addressing labor shortages and skill gaps
Employee wellbeing
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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
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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.
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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday.
In this Happy Hour:
UFO drones
Jamie is still (partially) offline
SHRM updates
Happy holidays, Besties!
Heads up, HR Besties! We’ll be off the air for some R&R these weeks:
November 25
December 16
December 23
December 30
January 6
We'll be recharging our batteries, gathering fresh ideas and cooking up all-new Business + BS to start 2025 strong!
Catch us before and after these dates for the latest laughs and lessons from your HR Besties.
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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
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Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X
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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.
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Today’s agenda:
Take your thighs to work day
Cringe corporate speak: up the flagpole
Hot topic: when HR is the compliant department - why does this happen and what should we do?
Employees don't always know where else go to or who else to talk to
HR is an everything department
The curse of being a great HR professional
The importance of an office manager role in the workplace
The silver lining: receiving complaints means employees feel safe to use their voice
Questions/Comments
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We look forward to seeing you in our next meeting in the new year!
Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,
Leigh, Jamie & Ashley
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Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X
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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.
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