HR BESTIES

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: YouTube Music layoffs Leigh’s Juicy Investigation Nudity in the Workplace Ashley’s Old Friend, Allen Weisselberg   Takeaways:  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 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 keep to that hard stop! Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,  Leigh, Jamie & Ashley Follow Bestie Leigh! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The HR Besties are excited to share that they have joined the Fwd Network powered by AdLarge Podcast Network! The fwd Network (https://www.thefwd.network/) is an all women podcast network with the mission of elevating female voices in the podcast industry. Representation matters!  Thank you to all of our listeners for your ongoing support of the podcast and we hope you keep joining us for some business + bullsh*t! Want to hire HR Besties Podcast for your conference or corporate event? Simply send an email to hello@hrbesties.com and let's discuss. Follow Bestie Leigh! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  That time Ashley met Beyonce  Cringe corporate speak: Work hard, play hard Hot topic: Performance Reviews  Best practices in giving and receiving performance reviews.  Doesn’t have to be annual.  Don’t sh*t dump on your employees.  Ranking systems and point systems.  Employees - keep a win document.  Check in on your own goals with yourself and your supervisor between reviews. Questions/Comments  Takeaways:  Ashley’s Performance Guide for Managers: https://www.managermethod.com/performance-feedback Ashley’s Performance Self-Review Tool for Employees: https://www.managermethod.com/employee-review 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! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  International handwashing Cringe corporate speak: Drink the Kool-aid.  Hot topic: NDAs and Nondisclosures What is an NDA?  Non-compete vs non-disclosure vs non-solicitation.  Where you will see a non-compete.  Stop getting your advice on TikTok!!!  Is it enforceable?  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.  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! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  Listener submission - dodging dentures!   Cringe corporate speak: Screw the pooch Hot topic: Why job postings suck. Bait and switch job postings. So many lies!  Remote job postings that aren’t really remote. To post or not to post a job? 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.  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! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a special All-Hands (don’t you love those) with Miss Excel Kat Norton!  Today’s agenda:  Cringe corporate speak: The calculator.  Hot topic: Miss Excel’s origin story How Kat worked on herself before her business Taking “messy action” Which Besties are Excel pros and “no’s” Sneak Peek: Miss Optimize Your To-Do List: Sign up for the special Miss Excel webinar with HR Besties on 2/14 at Noon ET: https://links.miss-excel.com/hrbesties?ref=hr-besties80 If you can’t make it, you’ll get the replay 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 Miss Excel at https://www.miss-excel.com/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@miss.excel and https://www.instagram.com/miss.excel  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! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  The secret meaning behind a heavy sigh.  Cringe corporate speak: FUPA Hot topic: Onboarding and the first 90 days The First 90 Days 90 day probationary vs introductory period.  Workers make a decision whether they’re staying in the first 2 weeks.  The first day experience.  “Where's the bathroom?!” A first week survey - setting up your employees for success.  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. Want Ashley’s New Employee Guidebook? Get it on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2xotdtE  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! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  Some subject lines to make sure your emails get opened (and shut!) Cringe corporate speak: Open Kimono Hot topic: Return to the Office  Remote vs. hybrid vs. working from the office  Why are companies forcing employees to go back to the office just to do Zoom calls?  Negotiating working from home Are employees more or less productive at home? Where are the numbers? Have conversations rather than mandates  Connect top level people with their employees  Questions/Comments: The junk drawer employee “Do not take advice from someone you do not want to be.” 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! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s agenda:  A** itching Cringe corporate speak: “Fleshed out”  Meeting hot topic: New Year, Same You? How to not make the year a sh*tshow Are we making New Year’s Resolutions?  Our practical tips for goal setting and starting year strong What happens when companies that don't do goals? 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.  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! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery: Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR: Instagram • Threads • Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we prepare for the launch of season two this Wednesday (1/24) let’s look back at season one! Plus, what can you expect in the new season? Returning to the office, job postings, onboarding, NDAs, toxic bosses, workplace gossip and so much more!  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! https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto https://www.hrmanifesto.com Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ https://managermethod.com Follow Bestie Jamie! Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ Humorous Resources: Instagram • YouTube • Threads • Facebook • X Millennial Misery:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook • X Horrendous HR:  Instagram • Threads • Facebook   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TODAY'S AGENDA AND NOTES: A recording of our live holiday party event Cringy corporate speak (sent in by a listener!) Holiday “traditions” - Mandatory holiday parties, time off, potlucks and everything that ends up in HR’s office Questions and comments - what we’ve seen and heard in our careers All this and more in our holiday party - if you missed this one (including the giveaway that we announced winners for last week after the event), join us for plenty more in 2024! To learn about your HR Besties and get merch, go to our HQ (our beautiful website): https://hrbesties.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's start this episode of HR Besties with some gratitude and love for YOU as we wrap up season one. Then we'll get into the meat of the agenda: difficult conversations in the workplace. There is a need for honesty, respect, and empathy when addressing sensitive issues, such as personal hygiene or performance feedback. And you need to stick to facts and not make assumptions during the tough conversations. Of course, we have some personal experiences including telling an employee about their body odor and asking another to stop collecting scabs at his desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Besties are talking about how HR is often scapegoated for decisions made by other departments or higher-ups, and they want to remind everyone that HR is usually just the messenger, not the decision-maker, Empathy in HR is so important and it's a huge asset in dealing with difficult situations. At the end of the day ... HR has challenges and rewards, and the Besties encourage those interested in HR to pursue it, despite the difficulties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's talk about handling conflict in the workplace. Of course, we have some personal experiences to share (which one of us walked out of a meeting?) and plenty of advice on how to navigate such situations. Maybe just acknowledging each other's strengths and weaknesses, expressing gratitude, and using people's actual names can help resolve conflicts. Conflict is inevitable, it can be managed effectively with empathy, understanding, and open communication. To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's agenda includes more hiring tips from HR guru Dave Ramsey: conducting a drive-by of a candidate's house a spousal dinner other unethical (and perhaps illegal) invasions of privacy This weeks sponsors are: Hello Fresh - use code HRfree with our link and get free breakfast for life! To learn more about the HR Besties, grab merch and reach out for partnerships, visit HRBesties.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices