Whine with HR

Haven’t had time to dive into the latest full episode? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll definitely want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and enjoy a little taste with us. This Short Pour covers Season 4, Episode 4: “Dark Days: When Employees are Grieving".

This episode hits close to home for both Juls and Trish. We're talking about the impact on employees who are the caregiver for their parents - and who have lost their parent(s). We discuss how you can support those employees during those dark days. And of course, we provide a bunch of resources. So grab a drink - and perhaps a box of tissues - and join us for this very personal episode. Here are the links from the resources and articles referenced in this episode: https://www.insperity.com/blog/how-to-help-employees-through-grief/  https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/2025/navigating-grief-workplace/  https://www.fisherphillips.com/en/insights/insights/employers-guide-bereavement-policies  https://hospicefoundation.org/grief-in-the-workplace/ https://www.thehealingplaceinfo.org/post/the-3-c-s-of-grief-exercise-printable-worksheet-included Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially those who need to be listening)! Thank you, as always, for joining us! Follow us at your social media of choice! Our Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/managers to connect with one another and share stories. We will also offer exclusive content in the Group. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhr. You can share wine and/or topic recommendations there or send us an email at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. And don't forget to keep up with us on our website, www.whinewithhr.studio! © 2026 Whine with HR, LLC

Haven’t had time to dive into the latest full episode? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll definitely want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and enjoy a little taste with us. This Short Pour covers Season 3, Episode 3: “No More Mr. Nice Guy.”

No good deed goes unpunished! Being nice to employees is great, but HR and managers need to know where the line is between being nice and being a doormat. In this episode, we'll discuss where that line is and how to set appropriate boundaries. So, grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a great discussion! Here are the links from this week's episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikaandersen/2013/06/06/8-very-bad-things-that-happen-when-companies-are-too-nice/  https://simonsinek.com/stories/why-being-a-nice-manager-totally-backfires-according-to-simon/      Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially those who need to be listening)!  Thank you, as always, for joining us! Follow us at your social media of choice! Our Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/managers to connect with one another and share stories. We will also offer exclusive content in the Group. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhr  You can share wine and/or topic recommendations there or send us an email at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com.   © 2026 Whine with HR, LLC

In this episode, we address an essential leadership topic: trust in the workplace. We’re joined by special guests Latoya and Tammy as we dive into why trust isn’t just about creating a positive atmosphere - it’s about empowerment, retention, and real organizational success. We discuss the dramatic difference in job satisfaction between employees who trust their employers and those who don’t, and we explore what trust truly means and why leaders can’t afford to ignore it. Here are links to the resources mentioned during the show: https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/building-a-culture-of-trust--lessons-learned-as-an-hr-leader https://trainingmag.com/5-ways-hr-professionals-can-build-trust/ https://coadvantage.com/blog/7-ways-to-build-trust-in-hr https://hackinghrlab.io/blogs/hr-strategic-partnerships-collaboration/ Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially those who need to be listening)! Thank you, as always, for joining us! Follow us at your social media of choice! Our Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/managers to connect with one another and share stories. We will also offer exclusive content in the Group. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhr Check out the newest way to keep up with us on our website, www.whinewithhr.studio! © 2026 Whine with HR, LLC

Juls and Trish are starting the year off unfiltered! In this episode, they discuss how they're feeling about 2026 so far and how they are dealing with it. If you aren't quite feeling 2026 yet, grab your favorite beverage and commiserate with us! Here are links to the resources Trisha mentioned during the show: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/selfcare-at-work  https://www.oshaeducationcenter.com/wellness-tips-resources/ Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially those who need to be listening)! Thank you, as always, for joining us! We have created a Facebook page and group, as well as an Instagram account, so please follow us at your social media of choice! The Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/managers to connect with one another and share stories. We will also offer exclusive content in the Group! You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhr. You can share wine and/or topic recommendations there or send us an email at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com! © 2026 Whine with HR, LLC

Here are links from today's episode: https://www.hipeople.io/blog/personal-development-goals https://mooncamp.com/blog/goal-setting-statistics https://www.peoplebox.ai/blog/powerful-development-goals-examples/ https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/examples-of-personal-development-goals   Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially those who need to be listening)! Thank you, as always, for joining us! We have created a Facebook page and group, as well as an Instagram account, so please follow us at your social media of choice! The Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/managers to connect with one another and share stories. We will also offer exclusive content in the Group! You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhr You can share wine and/or topic recommendations there or send us an email at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. © 2025 Whine with HR, LLC

Here are the links we referenced in today's show: https://www.nami.org/ https://kustomsignals.com/blog/the-connection-between-domestic-violence-and-christmas-holidays https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-for-the-holidays/ https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/how-to-help-employees-during-the-stressful-holiday-season https://www.bighealth.com/blog/ten-ways-to-support-employee-mental-health-during-the-holidays Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially those who need to be listening)! Thank you, as always, for joining us! We have created a Facebook page and group, as well as an Instagram account, so please follow us at your social media of choice! The Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/managers to connect with one another and share stories. We will also offer exclusive content in the Group! You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhr You can share wine and/or topic recommendations there or send us an email at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com.  © 2025 Whine with HR, LLC

Here are the links to the articles we referenced in today's show: Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2024/12/20/17-thoughtful-ways-to-recognize-employees-in-the-holiday-season/ 27 Surprising Employee Dev Statistics https://blog.clearcompany.com/27-surprising-employee-development-statistics-you-dont-know Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially those who need to be listening)! Thank you, as always, for joining us! We have created a Facebook page and group as well as an Instagram account, so please follow us at your social media of choice! The Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/managers to connect with one another and share stories. We will also offer exclusive content in the Group. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhr. You can also share wine and/or topic recommendations there or send us an email at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Check out our current merchandise offerings! https://whine-with-hr-shop.fourthwall.com/ © 2025 Whine with HR, LLC

Curious about where to pick up the wine Brynna sampled during this episode? You can find it here! https://revbygr.com/ Thank you, as always, for joining us! As we mentioned during the show, we have created a Facebook page and group, as well as an Instagram account, so please follow us at your social media of choice! The Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/managers to connect with one another and share stories. We will also offer exclusive content in the Group. You can find it here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhr. You can share wine and/or topic recommendations there or send us an email at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com! Check out our current merchandise offerings! https://whine-with-hr-shop.fourthwall.com/ © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

We love Halloween, so in honor of one of our favorite holidays, we decided to share some HR horror stories! Be prepared to gasp, laugh, groan, and maybe cry a little. Some of these stories may even give you nightmares! So, grab a stiff drink and prepare to be horrified! Here is the Reddit link where we got many of the stories. As Trish said, the comments are hilarious! https://www.reddit.com/r/humanresources/comments/14c54l6/hr_horror_story/?rdt=35764. As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine - related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR And if you love merch (we know we do!), check out our current merchandise offerings! https://whine-with-hr-shop.fourthwall.com/ © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

You’ve probably heard us talk about Rockstars and Superstars. If you haven’t heard us talk about that, don’t worry - we’ll explain! In this episode, we’re discussing how both Superstars and Rockstars can show their value to leadership/ownership in a way that can help you advocate for a raise, bonus, or other benefits. Here are the links to the articles referenced in this episode: University of Washington: Professional and Continuing Education https://www.pce.uw.edu/news-features/articles/show-your-value-work Insperity: https://www.insperity.com/blog/how-to-prove-the-value-of-hr-to-your-companys-decision-makers/ As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

In this episode we are drilling down on the topic of finding candidates with specialized skills. We've got Steve Sova of Sandella Sova Search Partners with us, who specializes in recruiting tax and finance professionals, to share his expertise. We'll cover some of the challenges, the opportunities, and what employers should think about BEFORE they even start their search. You may even want to try the spicy drink suggestion that Melanie Flannery at UniFirst Corporation sent our way! So, grab your favorite glass of vino and join us!   Here is the link to the article we referenced in today's show: https://hingemarketing.com/blog/story/employee-recruitment-strategies-your-10-minute-survivors-guide-to-winning-the-talent-wars   As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com.  Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content!   Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR   © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

HR is often seen as an administrative function or a "revenue-taker", as Trish likes to say. In this episode, we discuss how to turn your department into a revenue MAKER so you can have a seat at the "big" table! And if you're not in HR, but yearn to be a part of the executive team, you'll be able to apply much of what we discuss, so don't skip this episode. Grab an extra-large glass and join us for this important discussion! As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

In this episode, we are discussing the top challenges facing HR professionals. As always, we discuss the challenges, but then give you tips and tricks for overcoming them. So, grab your favorite glass, your favorite beverage, and settle in for a great discussion! Here's the link to the article we discussed in today's episode: https://recruitee.com/articles/common-hr-issues#4 As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

Here are the links from this episode: https://www.workhuman.com/resources/reports-guides/from-praise-to-profits-workhuman-gallup-report/ https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/technology/how-ai-is-redefining-employee-recognition-programs https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/employee-recognition-can-go-long-way-but-has-to-be-done-right https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescommunicationscouncil/2024/03/04/the-next-step-in-employee-recognition-a-culture-of-appreciation/ As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

Here are the links from this week's episode: https://www.aihr.com/blog/total-rewards-strategy/ https://www.paycom.com/resources/blog/total-rewards/ https://www.workhuman.com/resources/reports-guides/from-praise-to-profits-workhuman-gallup-report https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/12/09/the-future-of-benefits-why-total-rewards-will-outshine-salary-alone-in-2025/ https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/the-future-of-the-total-rewards-leader   As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR   © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

Here are the links from this week's episode: https://clockify.me/pto-statistics https://hbr.org/2023/08/the-radical-promise-of-truly-flexible-work https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/23/heres-how-workers-feel-about-return-to-office-mandates.html https://www.connectpayusa.com/blog/business-online-payroll-services/can-employees-use-pto-while-on-fmla-leave https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/opinion-letters/FMLA/2025_1_14_1_FMLA.pdf   As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

Here are the links from this week's episode: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-benefits-admitting-you-were-wrong-vanessa-denha-garmo-ma--b7lwc/ https://hbr.org/sponsored/2023/11/why-making-mistakes-is-essential-for-growth-as-a-real-leader https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-magazine/leaders-make-mistakes https://theglasshammer.com/2020/02/why-owning-a-mistake-is-a-mark-of-leadership/.   As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com. Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine - and whine- related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | https://www.patreon.com/c/WhineHR   © 2025 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

In this episode, Trish and Juls discuss the importance of getting to know your employees on a personal level. They provide some sample questions that you can use to get your employees to open up in a fun and non-intimidating way. They also ask each other a bunch of these questions, so you can get to know Trish and Juls a bit better! Many of the questions they used came from this article: https://www.betterup.com/blog/questions-to-ask-to-get-to-know-someone As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow Whino! We would love to hear from you regarding topics you’d like us to discuss or wines you’d like us to try! Feel free to reach out at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com.  Also, please follow us on Patreon for more wine- and whine-related content! Whine with HR | Where we think about - and drink about - all things HR! | Patreon