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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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HR Besties: Effective Goal Setting: From KPIs, OKRs to Personal Jan 22, 2025

Show notes

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
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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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: Workplace Trends in 2025 Jan 15, 2025

Show notes

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
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.

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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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Follow Bestie Jamie!

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 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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HR Besties: Bonus Happy Hour - Drones, SHRM and Jingle Jingle Dec 13, 2024

Show notes

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.

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

Follow Bestie Leigh!

Follow Bestie Ashley!

Follow Bestie Jamie!

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 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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HR Besties: Bonus Episode - HR as the Complaint Department Dec 11, 2024

Show notes

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

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.

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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

Follow Bestie Leigh!

Follow Bestie Ashley!

Follow Bestie Jamie!

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 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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HR Besties Bonus Happy Hour - Friday Frustrations and Ohio State Updates Dec 06, 2024

Show notes

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

In this Happy Hour:

Jamie is locked out
Mark Zuckerberg, if you're listening...
What do doctors, lawyers and HR professionals have in common?
Lessons on what to *not* do brought to you by Ohio State

Heads up, HR Besties! We'll be off the air for some R&R these weeks:

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.

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

Follow Bestie Leigh!

Follow Bestie Ashley!

Follow Bestie Jamie!

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 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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HR Besties: Questies For The Besties and Cheers to Season 4! Dec 04, 2024

Show notes

Today's agenda:

Why Ashley never became a screenwriter
Cringe corporate speak: deep dive
Hot topic: answering all your burning bestie questions and saying goodbye until next year
What were the funniest or most surprising moments in our HR careers?
Which episodes were our favorites?
Top choices for an HR Besties celebrity guest?
What are the biggest misconceptions about HR?
How do we unwind after a day of work and HR-ing?
What policies would we mandate in an ideal workplace?
Trends we're excited about?
Advice for anyone interested in pursuing HR as a career
Questions/Comments

We hope you join us again in January, Besties! Until then, please indulge in some well deserved R & R...

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!

Follow Bestie Ashley!

Follow Bestie Jamie!

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 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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HR Besties Happy Hour - Hot Frosty, Bug Infested Christmas Trees and Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2024

Show notes

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

In this Happy Hour:

Ashley recommends: Hot Frosty
Home Alone (but they get progressively worse)
Thanksgiving and holiday season preparation
We are incredibly thankful for this community and all of you, listener Besties! Thank you for being here.

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.

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

Follow Bestie Leigh!

Follow Bestie Ashley!

Follow Bestie Jamie!

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 and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HR Besties: Romantic Relationships at Work Nov 20, 2024

Show notes

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

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!

Follow Bestie Ashley!

Follow Bestie Jamie!

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 and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HR Besties Happy Hour: Glamping and Noncompete Updates Nov 15, 2024

Show notes

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

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.

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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Follow Bestie Jamie!