Jaded HR: Your Relief From the Common Human Resources Podcasts
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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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Send a text A CEO takes a tiny bite of a new burger, calls it “the product,” and accidentally hands the internet a masterclass in cringe. We use the McDonald’s Big Arch backlash as a springboard to talk about something bigger than fast food: leadership authenticity, executive presence, and what happens inside organizations when nobody feels safe saying, “maybe don’t post that.” From there, we pivot into the HR side of real-world messes. Warren shares an offboarding story where a terminated e...
Send a text Ever had someone CC half the company to “helpfully” point out your missing comma? We’ve been there. Today we unpack the office characters you secretly love to hate—the grammar police, the drama magnets, the nonstop talkers, and the tech dinosaurs—and share practical ways to set boundaries without burning bridges. We start human: the joy of a quiet morning with coffee and hockey, Olympic highlights, and the weird entertainment value of curling controversies. Then we get to the hear...
Send a text What happens when a global consulting giant decides AI proficiency is the new baseline? We dig into Accenture’s headline-grabbing cuts, its billion-dollar bet on upskilling, and the ripple effects this kind of mandate has on culture, fairness, and everyday HR work. The story isn’t robots taking jobs—it’s people who learn new tools outpacing those who won’t, and leaders choosing whether to invest, communicate clearly, and measure what actually matters. We start with the human side...
Send a text A hot take roared across X: “HR is useless—fire 90% and business will run happier.” We lean into the controversy and pull it apart with real stories, practical examples, and a clear look at where HR earns its seat. From ADA moments that avoid lawsuits to manager coaching that prevents blowups, we show how accountability—not buzzwords—separates meaningful work from noise. First, we swap winter war stories and a few travel mishaps, then pivot to a candid breakdown of a truly awful ...
Send a text Ready to turn performance review season from a chore into a career unlock? We open the year with real talk on self-evaluations, the hidden ways HR uses your words, and how to write crisp, honest bullets that actually move the needle on raises, training, and promotions. Along the way, we share our favorite sharp review prompts—like “What did you accomplish against your will?”—to help you cut the fluff and surface the work that mattered. We break down why narrative reviews beat num...
Send a text Start with a candid reality check: the leading HR association just lost a racial discrimination and retaliation case, and the verdict wasn’t small. We unpack what an $11.5M judgment against SHRM means for credibility, compliance, and the daily work of HR practitioners who’ve been told to trust the “authority” voice on fairness and DEI. If the standard-bearer fails its own standard, how should we rethink where we place our time, money, and learning? We walk through the essentials:...
Send a text A quiet Thanksgiving plan turns into a high-stakes HR story: 20-plus fake employees on a real payroll, deepfake executives on urgent video calls, and wire transfers that vanish because the faces on the screen weren’t human at all. We pull the thread on ghost workers, AI-powered impersonation, and the ways remote hiring can be gamed, then rebuild a safer, saner system step by step. We walk through the modern fraud playbook—deepfakes that mimic CFOs, ghost payroll profiles collecti...
Send a text A Florida beach meltdown, a nationwide cloud outage, and a truly awful Halloween costume walk into a workplace. What sounds like a joke turns into a sharp look at how culture, tech, and judgment collide where people get paid and policies get real. We return from a short break with fresh stories and hard lessons: how a single AWS failure rippled into payroll panic, why “it’s just a costume” can become a harassment case, and what classic scenes from The Office still teach us about i...
Send a text A Halloween throwback with teeth: we revisit the moments that make HR feel haunted and explain how to handle them without losing your cool. We kick off with a real company memo that tied election outcomes to potential layoffs and unpack where employer speech ends and voter intimidation begins. The difference between context and coercion matters, so we walk through how to communicate policy risk without turning paystubs into campaign flyers or unraveling trust. From there, we shif...
Send a text Welcome to Jaded HR, where we say everything you’re thinking out loud. This week, Warren and Cee Cee dive deep into the cesspool of professional absurdity. We tackle everything from the shocking politicization of HR to a debate so ill-conceived it smells like a dumpster fire. What We Raged About This Week: SHRM’s $1,300 Blueprint to Hell: We try to stay apolitical, but SHRM is forcing our hand by hosting a debate between CNN's Van Jones and Heritage Foundation's Robby Starbuck, wh...
Send a text Ever wonder what secrets lurk in your coworkers' desk drawers? Our jaw-dropping opener explores a workplace nightmare when maintenance unlocks a former employee's desk to find multiple journals explicitly rating female colleagues' appearances. This disturbing discovery raises complex questions about hostile work environments, liability after employment ends, and the hidden behaviors that can poison workplace culture. The conversation shifts to the fascinating dual lives employees...
Send a text Every HR professional knows there's a stark difference between what appears in the employee handbook and the wild, messy reality of managing workplace behavior. In this jaw-dropping episode, we dive into what might be the most bizarre workplace investigation we've ever covered—one that begins with rumors of cocaine use and strange "sounds of pleasure" coming from the women's restroom. Our special guest Bill shares his firsthand account of unraveling this workplace mystery, which ...
Send a text LINKS for context: https://youtu.be/9vGQ1VvylS8?si=to_V9RELAhvz4Gnm https://www.reddit.com/r/ThatsInsane/s/rrCihdYAtK Ever witnessed management decisions so shocking they leave you speechless? This episode dives into three workplace scenarios that'll make your jaw drop – and your blood boil. First, we discuss why water parks might be the worst team-building venue imaginable. As Warren shares from his experience managing one, "I've seen more tail today than I'd see in an aquari...
Send a text Have you ever thought about whether you're experiencing the "good old days" of your career right now? That question frames this week's exploration of workplace dynamics, leadership expectations, and what makes HR professionals stay or leave their roles. The conversation kicks off with Warren and CeeCee sharing the chaos of packed schedules and the surprising speed at which the year is passing. CeeCee reveals insights about her company's new podcast initiative focused on generativ...
Send a text Ever had a cringeworthy moment watching people behave badly in public? Warren returns from Costa Rica with hilarious and sometimes disturbing people-watching stories that perfectly illustrate workplace dynamics. From the mother directing her son to take sultry photos of her on a public beach to the nightmare tour group member who almost ruined an excursion, these real-life observations reveal surprising truths about how group composition affects our experiences. The episode kicks...
Send a text Why do employees really leave, and what makes them stay? Beyond the tired generational stereotypes and outdated management philosophies, there's a profound shift happening in how we think about work, loyalty, and flexibility. Amazon Prime Day highlights an interesting workplace dilemma – should companies block shopping sites during major sales events? The answer reveals deeper truths about trust, productivity, and workplace surveillance. When organizations implement restrictive p...
Send a text When corporate orders Michael Scott to select the cheapest possible healthcare plan, his first instinct is classic Michael: delegate the responsibility and avoid the difficult conversations entirely. Unfortunately, he chooses Dwight Schrute – perhaps the worst possible candidate for this sensitive task. What follows is a masterclass in workplace dysfunction as Dwight embraces his temporary authority with disturbing enthusiasm, slashing benefits with reckless abandon while demandi...
Send a text Is eliminating HR departments the bold new frontier in business leadership, or a recipe for legal disasters? We dive into a provocative New York Post op-ed that's generating tons of views by claiming HR has evolved from protecting companies to enforcing "woke ideology." The rage-bait article from a former Levi's executive proudly announces her intention to run a company without HR, complete with intentional misgendering and rejection of workplace respect policies. We break ...
Send a text Sometimes the most mundane workplace interactions become the most revealing. After Warren's unexpected hospital stay (complete with gallbladder surgery and online quizzes taken while being wheeled to the operating room), we dive into what's really happening in HR departments across America. The SHRM annual conference saga continues with a plot twist worthy of a sitcom: Bradley Cooper cancels his keynote appearance due to "scheduling conflicts," only to be replaced by Jason Sudeik...
Send 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, only to face swift consequences when their romanticized vision of office life collides with reality. Both of us share our own experiences navigating...
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