Jaded HR is a Human Resources podcast about the trials and tribulations of life in a human resources department….or just a way for Human Resources Professionals to finally say OUT LOUD all the things they think throughout their working day.
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On You, Me, Empathy, we explore the struggles, the triumphs, the brights and the darks we face as humans trying to be human on this wondrous and overwhelming pale blue dot. You, Me, Empathy was created so that we can be witness to our collective humanity through the lens of empathy, vulnerability, and emotional curiosity. We aim to destigmatize mental health, lead fiercely with our hearts, feel our feelings without shame and judgment, and share our courageous stories so that others may feel ...
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Force-Choking Your Way Through Office Sirens and Other Absurdity
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50:25Send us a text The line between professional attire and personal expression has never been blurrier—especially now that TikTok is giving questionable fashion advice to workplace newcomers. We dive deep into the viral "office siren" trend where primarily Gen Z professionals are showing up to corporate environments in micro-minis and knee-high boots,…
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HR Through Pop Culture The Office: The Diversity Day Disaster
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37:16Send us a text Remember that cringeworthy moment when Michael Scott signed his diversity training completion form as "Daffy Duck"? Or when Kelly slapped him after his offensive impersonation? These unforgettable scenes from The Office's "Diversity Day" episode reveal something fascinating about workplace culture both then and now. Twenty years afte…
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Have Some Self Respect. STFU and Don't Be a SWAG Hoarder at Conferences
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48:45Send us a text Ever attended a professional conference only to find yourself surrounded by people who seem to have forgotten all basic etiquette? You're not alone. In this candid episode, Warren and CeeCee dive deep into conference behaviors that drive HR pros to the brink of madness. From the Virginia SHRM conference comes Warren's unfiltered obse…
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Send us a text What happens when an analytical HR professional decides to break down every session at a state SHRM conference? The results are both hilarious and disheartening. Warren meticulously categorized all 64 breakout sessions and discovered that a staggering two-thirds could only be classified as "whimsical" - filled with motivational speak…
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Jaded HR Turns 5: An OG Reunion & AI in HR
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34:00Send us a text Five years ago, Warren and Patrick sat down over Mission BBQ to plan a podcast where HR professionals could finally say what they were really thinking. Today, they reunite to reflect on how both Jaded HR and the human resources profession have transformed over half a decade. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they reminisce a…
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Resume Rescue & How Not to Get Filed Under "Never Again"
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56:02Send us a text The gap between what HR professionals think and what they can actually say out loud has never been more entertaining than in this episode of Jaded HR. Warren and Cee Cee start by unpacking recent viral news stories that perfectly illustrate how poor judgment can derail careers - from the American tourist who stole a baby wombat for s…
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Send us a text Join us for a lively conversation around the comical and unexpected moments in the world of Human Resources. We share the ups and downs from our daily experiences with humorous anecdotes that anyone in HR—or the workplace at large—can relate to. From the craziness of employees needing their W-2s at the last minute to the intricacies …
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Navigating Chaos: Family Influencers, Screen Sharing, Disney Internships, and Unionizing Robots
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30:50Send us a text Did you ever find yourself giggling at the absurdity of a spam email just when you needed a break from the chaos of life's juggling act? Warren and Cee Cee did, and they're here to share those lighthearted moments amidst the everyday hustle of work, school, and personal errands. They kick things off with reflections on improvements s…
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DEI Is Not Touchy-Feely, It's Good For Business.... So Suck On That
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1:05:50Send us a text Ever wonder how your online rants could impact your job prospects? We kick off this episode with a personal story about Scout Motors and a disgruntled engineer who took to social media to air grievances after a job rejection. This sparks a lively discussion on the consequences of our digital footprints and the quirks of online review…
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HR through Pop Culture The Office: Unpacking HR Nightmares and Workplace Dynamics
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48:49Send us a text Ever wondered how your favorite TV shows mirror the chaos of your workplace? We’re breaking it all down by taking a magnifying glass to "The Office" and its riotous portrayal of HR nightmares. Join us for a joyride through the antics of Season 1, Episode 1, where every awkward pause and cringe-worthy moment holds a mirror to the absu…
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Snowy Adventures, The Future of Work and Social Media Madness
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44:17Send us a text Snowstorms, HR realities, and the intersection of personal anecdotes become the heart of our latest discussion. We navigate everything from ineffective keynote speakers and self-published works to the nuances of social media behavior and the related impacts on professional identities, highlighting the balance of humor and seriousness…
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Jaded HR: Surviving Snowmageddon, Pop Culture Lessons, and the Evolution of Work
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47:43Send us a text What happens when 13 inches of snow and HR chaos collide? Our latest episode of Jaded HR takes you on a hilarious ride through the unexpected mess of Snowmageddon, complete with a local weather forecaster's snow angel antics and our own technical mishaps. We reflect on the serenity of unexpectedly quiet nights and the slippery advent…
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We Can't Do It Alone: We're Mirrors for Each Other (with Sophie Ansari)
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40:52On episode 9 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with illustrator, video creator and podcaster, Sophie Ansari (Podcrushed) to explore the culture of curiosity in the Bahá'í faith, having a life partner who is open to learning, naughty things we did as teenagers and being a hopeful teenager, and why we're mirrors for each other. Helpful things me…
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We Can't Do It Alone: Working Hard and Being Kind (with Daniel Van Kirk)
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48:56On episode 8 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with comedian, actor and writer Daniel Van Kirk to explore human adaptability, why helping is an unspoken part of a single-parent home, the importance of celebrating while we're still in it, and why working hard and being kind gets you the second job. According to Nōn, Daniel is a sweetie pie, eve…
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We Can't Do It Alone: Our Capacity Is Rekindled By Community (with Ess Crossley)
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46:52On episode 7 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Ess Crossley (he/they) to explore our new project The Feely Cards (out October 22*), how helping sometimes looks like people educating us even if it feels uncomfortable, Ess's transformation from their "women phase" to their beautiful nonbinary trans little bean world, and how our capacity fo…
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We Can't Do It Alone: The Joy and Liberation In Drag (with Eric Dorsa)
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36:20On episode 6 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Eric Dorsa to talk about their experience as a queer person in recovery (eating disorder, substance), how we silence or diminish parts of ourselves when things are disordered, what it's like to reclaim space in a world where you've felt unseen and unsupported, and how Eric embraces drag as a …
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We Can't Do It Alone: Bookstores Are the Heart of Community (with Sam Robertson)
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33:14On episode 5 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Sam Robertson to explore the ripple effect of helping, why reading is the best way to strengthen your empathy muscles, why stories are the core of humanity, Sam's experience as an owner of an independent bookshop, and why bookstores are the heart of community. Helpful things mentioned during …
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We Can't Do It Alone: The Life-Saving Helper You've Never Met (with Bill Cole)
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43:15On episode 4 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Bill Cole to explore coming of age during the AIDS crisis, queer representation in film, the particularly heinous stigma around AIDS, how someone you've never met can be a helper, and the lasting legacy of AIDS activist icon, Stephen Gendin. Helpful things mentioned during this episode: @bill…
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We Can't Do It Alone: Feeling Seen As a Little Queer Kid (with Zee Zelinski)
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37:24On episode 3 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with 20-something neurodivergent queer disabled writer, Zee Zelinski, to explore why we're mosaics of everything and everyone we've ever interacted with, the particular grief of help and helping as a disabled person, gender identity, feeling seen as a little queer kid, and Zee's love letter to poe…
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We Can't Do It Alone: I Am Yours and You Are Mine (with Frederick Joseph)
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38:21On episode 2 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with NY Times bestselling author Frederick Joseph to explore the craft and respite of writing poetry, Black boys and men being whole beings capable of being strong and soft, collective liberation, and how we feel collective care should look like: I am yours and you are mine. Frederick is the autho…
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We Can't Do It Alone: Letting People In (with Giselle Vriesen)
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32:08On episode 1 of We Can't Do It Alone, Nōn sits down with Giselle Vriesen to explore being a first-time author, forgetting oneself in pursuit of creating, holding the darkness and the light, and letting people in to allow them to help us. Giselle is the author of Why We Play With Fire, a mythological adventure story that I absolutely adored. Helpful…
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Year End, Annual Review Season and THE Ohio State Disappointment
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39:55Send us a text Ever found yourself caught between holiday parties and year-end reports, trying to balance the chaos of personal life with professional duties? That’s where we kick off this episode of Jaded HR! We’re celebrating our podcast achievements, reminiscing on memorable episodes, and sharing personal stories like my new “cool HR” title earn…
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Navigating Workplace Balance: Thanksgiving Tales, PTO Mysteries, and HR Communication Challenges
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34:44Send us a text Thanksgiving brought its own share of joys and challenges for us. Cece reveled in her baby's first holiday feast, a heartwarming personal story that sets the stage for our episode. Meanwhile, Warren wrestled with unexpected home maintenance issues, reminding us all that life rarely goes as planned. As we returned to the office post-h…
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Must Listen to HR Podcasts: Jamie from HR Besties Discussing Poop and Porn
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49:00Send us a text Jamie, from the acclaimed HR Besties podcast, joins us for a riotous chat that promises both hilarity and insight into the world of human resources. Together with her co-hosts, Leigh and Elaine Henderson, and legal whiz Ashley Hurd, Jamie hosts a must listen to podcast HR Besties. As we welcome Jamie, she gives us the backstory on he…
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Must Listen to HR Podcasts: Corporate Pizza Party - Discussing Salary Negotiation
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59:08Send us a text Ever wondered how LinkedIn influencers turn likes into livelihoods, or why resumes are still a thing in the digital age? We've got you covered in this episode with the entertaining trio from the Corporate Pizza Party Podcast—Mike, Farrah, and Dan. Together, we tackle the quirks and questions of corporate and social media life with hu…
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Must Listen to HR Podcasts: Good Morning HR with Mike Coffey - Discussing AI
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48:26Send us a text Prepare yourself for a candid and lively chat with Mike Coffey, host of Good Morning HR, as we kick off our "Must Listen To Podcasts" series. Imagine having the chance to audit your company's hiring process after an FBI-level heist—Mike has been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale. From aerospace to healthcare, his impressiv…
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Adventures, Culture Clashes, Tesla Managers Visit Sick Employees & Getting the Interview Questions in Advance
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46:16Send us a text Ever wondered how a seemingly innocent trip to Key West could turn into a stormy adventure? Join Cee Cee and me as we kick off this episode with some hearty laughs, celebrating International Podcasting Day and recounting the chaos that ensued when Cee Cee's boss came back from vacation. I also share my son's change of plans due to ad…
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Embracing the Madness: Navigating Talent Management and Career Development
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51:24Send us a text Ever wondered what your cat’s vertigo could teach you about the chaotic world of HR? Join us on the Jaded HR Podcast as Cee Cee kicks things off with a hilarious story about her feline friend’s unexpected health crisis. We then venture into more sobering territory, sharing our recent work struggles—Stacey’s hair-pulling ordeal with a…
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In the News: Wells Fargo Employee Dead in Cubicle for Four Days and the Right to Disconnect
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41:13Send us a text What happens when work and personal life collide in unexpected and challenging ways? Join us in this episode of Jaded HR as Cee Cee and Warren share their heartfelt personal stories. Cee Cee opens up about her postpartum health situation and the tough task of managing her cat's diabetes during an already hectic workweek. Warren sheds…
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From Baby Haircuts to HR Nightmares: Travel Tales, Office Emails, and Needle Fears
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55:32Send us a text Ever wondered how a baby’s first haircut can turn into a hilarious adventure? Or what it's like to suddenly land in a Wyoming hospital because of a kidney stone attack during a road trip? Join us in our latest episode of Jaded HR, where Cee Cee and I share our personal mishaps and travel escapades, from wiggly infant styling to the s…
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Career Advice, Job Fair Dress Dilemmas, and the Power of Compassion in HR
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30:29Send us a text Ever thought a simple outfit could be the key to landing that dream internship? Join us as Warren hilariously recounts the epic saga of helping his son prepare for a graduation-required internship, battling through job fairs, and the ultimate showdown over the perfect attire. With Cece adding her witty yet insightful perspective, we …
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SHRM Steps In It Again - Let's Take the E out of DE&I
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46:19Send us a text Cece's back from maternity leave and she's sharing all the highs and lows of transitioning back to the office while leaving her little one at home. Hear her heartfelt stories about reconnecting with colleagues, the bittersweet moments of motherhood, and the unexpected project challenges her team had to juggle in her absence. Warren i…
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SHRM 2024 - and SHRM in General: We Poop on You
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35:47Send us a text What happens when generational stereotypes about Millennials and Zoomers collide with the realities of the workplace? On this episode of Jaded HR, we’ll unpack the surprising truth about a newly hired HR administrator who defies these labels, and share our unfiltered thoughts on the SHRM national conference. You’ll hear us laugh, ran…
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Encore Episode: Tiger Crashing a Virtual Happy Hour
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31:08Send us a text Due to technical issues we don't have a new episode for you this week. Please enjoy this encore episode from May 2020. Can virtual happy hours spell trouble for HR departments? Join us as Warren and Patrick discuss the unexpected challenges that arise when colleagues meet over video for a drink. We share a riveting Reddit story where…
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Emotional Intelligence: HR's New Jedi Mind Trick
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41:07Send us a text Ever wondered why some leaders effortlessly command respect while others struggle despite their hard skills? Discover the hidden power of emotional intelligence (EQ) in shaping effective management and how mastering it can revolutionize your workplace dynamics. Join Warren and Kevin as they break down the crucial elements of EQ, such…
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A little update from Nōn, and a new podcast called We Can't Do It Alone coming July 12! SUPPORT NŌN: Leave a 5-star review Order The Feely Cards Subscribe to We Can't Do It Alone Say helloBy Nōn Wels
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Redefining Success in HR: Beyond the Degree and Into Real-World Experience
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15:42Send us a text Ever wonder if climbing the HR career ladder requires a framed diploma on your wall? Think again. In a candid exploration of the evolving landscape of human resources, I, Warren, debunk the myth that a degree is the golden ticket to success in HR. With wit and a wealth of experience, I illustrate how diverse backgrounds - from crimin…
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Surviving Workplace Quirks: Eccentric Coworkers, Grammar Gaffes, and Scented Fart Pills
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33:24Send us a text Ever feel like you're the only sane person in an office full of quirky characters? Strap in and join us, Warren and Patrick, for a wild ride through the jungle of HR headaches and hilarity. We kick off with a hearty congratulations to our very own CeCe for adding a new member to the family tree and move swiftly into the nitty-gritty …
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Shitty Recruiting Tactics Discussed by Industry Veterans
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47:45Send us a text Ever find yourself shaking your head at questionable recruitment tactics? Join us on Jaded HR as we unravel the sometimes absurd world of human resources with our signature straight talk and a sprinkle of wit. In this particular gabfest, I'm joined by fellow HR aficionados Jazmine and Kristina, with a special shoutout to our pinch hi…
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Supernatural 4th Anniversary Special: Navigating HR's Eerie & Unusual with Laughs and Insight
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36:32Send us a text Celebrate our fourth trip around the sun with us, as CeeCee and Patrick step into the guest spotlight to mark this podcast milestone. They're not just here to share the cake; they're diving headfirst into your AMA questions, while I tackle the conundrum of platform migration in the wake of Google Podcasts' exit. We've found new homes…
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Mastering HR Management Amidst March Madness and Office Dynamics
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36:46Send us a text Ever felt that tingle of excitement as you return to work from leave, knowing the landscape of office dynamics has shifted? Well, Warren and CeCe are here to guide you through the maze of HR management, where we put the spotlight on 360 evaluations, ensuring a smooth end-of-year review with no surprises. We'll unwrap the gift of cont…
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Warren and CeeCee Think About HR Way Too Much... At Least It Has Paid Off For One of Us (and that one isn't Warren)
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34:52Send us a text Ever found yourself in the midst of a workplace networking event, drink in hand, and pondering if genuine connections are even possible amidst all the business card swapping? CeCe and I, Warren, are shaking up our fourth-anniversary episode with a blend of humor and real talk, as we tackle the cringe and charm of office mingling and …
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Job Deal-Breakers, HR as profit sucking overhead and the Truth About SHRM Certifications
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32:02Send us a text Ever found yourself staring down the rabbit hole of job hunting, wondering what deal-breakers you won't budge on? Join Warren and CC this week as we spill the beans on the core principles that steer our job selection compass. Crack open the conversation with us as we reveal the red lines we simply won't cross, like micromanagement ma…
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Lying Influencers, Mistaken Billionaires & Delusional CEOs: Just a typical day
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31:04Send us a text Are firings fair game for social media spectacle? That's the firestorm we're stepping into as we examine the Soundfire firing controversy that's blazing across the internet. We're not just bystanders—we're dissecting the viral video of an employee's very public termination, weighing in on its authenticity and pondering the long-term …
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Send us a text As we navigate the treacherous seas of HR, Warren and I can't help but question the absence of compassion in corporate corridors. This episode exposes the hard truths behind the firing of an employee from Kite Baby—a company that prides itself on family values—simply for requesting remote work to care for her adopted micro-preemie. T…
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Send us a text We're cracking open the HR playbook with a fresh twist this new year, and you're invited to join the revelry! Imagine kicking off your workday with a bit of laughter - that's what CeCe and I, Warren, aim to inject into your HR conundrums. From the comedy of unread emails to the chaos of performance reviews, we're spilling the tea on …
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Worst Employers of 2023: A Year-End Conversation
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35:10Send us a text What if your boss was crowned the worst employer of the year? Imagine if the narcissistic nature of the NFL was finally penalized? That's what we're diving into for our final episode of 2023, a full-on reflection ranging from the delightful to the disgraceful. Beginning with a spirited discussion about a viral NFL celebration, we voi…
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Christmas Special - Bourbon Will Save The Day
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27:15Send us a text Ever had one of those days when the HR role feels more like a rollercoaster ride than a job? Strap in as we take you on a wild ride through the intense world of Human Resources. We kick off with the tricky terrain of salaries, bonuses and the surprisingly prevalent workplace jealousy. Drawing from our own experiences (believe us, we …
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Debunking Online Career Advice: Navigating the Noise with Dan from HR
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31:13Send us a text Ever felt like you're being led astray by the so-called 'HR influencers' on social media? That's what we're unpacking today with our guest, Dan from HR. He's here to help us navigate through the noise and bring to light the pitfalls of misleading career advice rampant online. We take a deep dive into the unscrupulous tactics employed…
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Super Spooky Halloween Shorty & Thank Yous!
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12:22Send us a text Do you ever wonder about the intersection of corporate policies, legal action, and social statements? We're pulling back the curtain on a staggering legal case in this episode, exploring the implications of a lawsuit involving Dollar General and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). Prepare to have your perception of …
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