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Toxic Leadership (and how we survived it) Apr 10, 2024

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Today's agenda:

Listener submitted story
Cringe corporate speak: Chain of Command
Hot topic: All things toxic leadership
PTSD and trauma from toxic bosses is real
What can HR do?
"Toxic" is subjective, but nonetheless never worth the trouble
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.

This episode is sponsored by SixFifty - https://www.sixfifty.com/ and head to sixfifty.com/besties for more information.

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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HR Besties Happy Hour – Watercooler Gossip and Besties Meet In San Antonio! Apr 05, 2024

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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday.

In this Happy Hour:

Besties meet today in San Antonio!
Golf fans, you're gonna wanna hear this
Leigh's feature on the Today Show
Addressing hate comments and *burning* dental questions (eye roll)
Listener submitted story

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.

Don't forget, if you're in the San Antonio area (or want to do a mileage run) join us at Hopscotch in downtown San Antonio at 6pm. We'd love to meet our fellow Besties. All are welcome!

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

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Finding Success in HR Apr 03, 2024

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Today's agenda:

Jamie catches a coffee creamer thief
Cringe corporate speak: Above and Beyond
Hot topic: Being successful in HR
How the Besties got into HR
Certifications
Finding a mentor can be a game changer
Every journey into HR is different. Otherwise, it would be boring.
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.

Check out CourseCareers to Get Into HR – including their free intro course: https://coursecareers.com/a/hrbesties?course=hr

Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about.

This episode is sponsored by SixFifty - https://www.sixfifty.com/ and head to sixfifty.com/besties for more information.

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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HR Besties Happy Hour – Advice For Leaders, Courtesy of the All In Podcast Mar 29, 2024

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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday.

In this Happy Hour:

Get ready for the HR Besties trip to San Antonio
Lessons in Spanish and Italian
Three nuggets of wisdom from Chamath Palihapitiya and the All In Podcast gang
Answering listener submitted questions

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

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When the Watercooler's Lit AF Mar 27, 2024

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Today's agenda:

"There was a bug!"
Cringe corporate speak: Executive Presence
Hot topic: Gossip in the Workplace
Why is office gossip harmful?
Personal vs. professional gossip
Gossip is a symptom of lack of effective communication in the office.
Information hoarding for job security.
When gossip is used as a weapon.
The executives are the worst gossipers!
How HR can help you curb gossip.
If they're gossiping about you - it's not a you issue, it's a them issue!
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.

Tantric Success: https://www.tantricsuccess.com/

R U Ok? Resources: https://www.ruok.org.au/

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This episode is sponsored by SixFifty - https://www.sixfifty.com/ and head to sixfifty.com/besties for more information.

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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HR Besties Happy Hour – Gargoyles in the Workplace Mar 22, 2024

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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday.

In this Happy Hour:

Kentucky Derbies
The Upcoming Besties meet and greet in San Antonio
Sharing listener stories
We love feedback (but not on our personal appearances!)

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

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Corporate Ghosting Mar 20, 2024

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Today's agenda:

Incentive trip gone wrong.
Cringe corporate speak: Boots on the ground.
Hot topic: ghosting in the hiring process.
Our ghosting stories.
Why you may be getting ghosted.
Don't take it personally!
What does this indicate from a company culture perspective?
How not to ghost a prospective employee.
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.

Circle Back Initiative: https://circlebackinitiative.com/

This episode is sponsored by SixFifty - https://www.sixfifty.com/ and head to sixfifty.com/besties for more information.

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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https://www.hrbesties.com.

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Roman Empires, Love Languages and Answering the Burning Bestie Questions Mar 15, 2024

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Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday.

In this Happy Hour:

Roman Empires
A (brief) update on the Topless Technical Teammate
Upcoming meeting in San Antonio
Love languages
Answering listener submitted questions

Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, share your crazy work stories with us, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at

And don't forget to wish Ashley a Happy Birthday by leaving a review.

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 keep to that hard stop!

Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,

Leigh, Jamie & Ashley

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Free Food (in Lieu of Pay) Mar 13, 2024

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Today's agenda:

The office taco delivery man
Cringe corporate speak: double click
Hot topic: Why do people hate pizza parties?
Don't compensate your employees with food
Food in the office can be a way to bring people together
Every person in the organization should be eligible for bonuses
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.

This episode is sponsored by SixFifty - https://www.sixfifty.com/ and head to sixfifty.com/besties for more information.

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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