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 us 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 abou...
Send us 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 s...
Send us 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,...
Send us 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 employ...
Send us 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, whi...
Send us 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 aqu...
Send us 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 genera...
Send us 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 ki...
Send us 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 restrictiv...
Send us 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 dema...
Send us 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 bre...
Send us 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 Sud...
Send us 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 navigat...
Send us a text Remember that cringeworthy moment when Michael Scott signed his diversity training completion form as "Daffy Duck"? Or when Kelly slapped him after his offensive impersonation? These unforgettable scenes from The Office's "Diversity Day" episode reveal something fascinating about workplace culture both then and now. Twenty years after this controversial episode first aired, we're taking a deep dive into what made it simultaneously problematic yet ahead of its time. The episode...
Send us a text Ever attended a professional conference only to find yourself surrounded by people who seem to have forgotten all basic etiquette? You're not alone. In this candid episode, Warren and CeeCee dive deep into conference behaviors that drive HR pros to the brink of madness. From the Virginia SHRM conference comes Warren's unfiltered observations about attendees who disrupt sessions with incessant talking, take photos of every slide (complete with audible shutter sounds), and block...
Send us a text What happens when an analytical HR professional decides to break down every session at a state SHRM conference? The results are both hilarious and disheartening. Warren meticulously categorized all 64 breakout sessions and discovered that a staggering two-thirds could only be classified as "whimsical" - filled with motivational speaking and feel-good content but lacking substantive professional development. Taking his analysis further, Warren compared this HR conference with p...
Send us a text Five years ago, Warren and Patrick sat down over Mission BBQ to plan a podcast where HR professionals could finally say what they were really thinking. Today, they reunite to reflect on how both Jaded HR and the human resources profession have transformed over half a decade. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they reminisce about cubicle life and team shenanigans—from hanging Superman figures above desks to commiserating over challenging employee interactions. Their ca...
Send us a text The gap between what HR professionals think and what they can actually say out loud has never been more entertaining than in this episode of Jaded HR. Warren and Cee Cee start by unpacking recent viral news stories that perfectly illustrate how poor judgment can derail careers - from the American tourist who stole a baby wombat for social media clout to a track athlete facing consequences for an on-field assault. These stories serve as perfect metaphors for workplace behavior t...
Send us a text Join us for a lively conversation around the comical and unexpected moments in the world of Human Resources. We share the ups and downs from our daily experiences with humorous anecdotes that anyone in HR—or the workplace at large—can relate to. From the craziness of employees needing their W-2s at the last minute to the intricacies of team projects that spiral into chaos, we delve into the daily challenges and laughable situations that keep us entertained. This episode ...
Send us a text Did you ever find yourself giggling at the absurdity of a spam email just when you needed a break from the chaos of life's juggling act? Warren and Cee Cee did, and they're here to share those lighthearted moments amidst the everyday hustle of work, school, and personal errands. They kick things off with reflections on improvements since their last episode. Listen as they recount relatable stories of home maintenance mishaps and the unexpected productivity that comes with bad w...
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