Best Hr Besties Llc Podcasts (2025)

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HR Besties: Our Top Ten Most Memorable (and Cringe) Watercooler Stories 48:03

3d ago48:03

48:03

Today’s agenda: The a** itch salad bar The pantless employee Motion lotion Hide your kids at work day The (broken) decorative periscope Malicious salsa Growling at work The world's greatest email subject line Plan B receipt Ear licking Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In…

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HR Besties: How to Make the Most of Paid Time Off 44:27

10d ago44:27

44:27

Today’s agenda: Moist legal team in the night club Cringe corporate speak: mission critical Hot topic: all things time off: how to make the most of your time off and enjoy your vacation Bringing the work laptop? Total focus on what you're doing in and out of the workplace Rest to do your best How to support your team members so they can take time o…

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HR Besties: Coaching Difficult Coworkers (Without Losing Your Mind) 40:06

17d ago40:06

40:06

Today’s agenda: Yep, that's a power trip! Cringe corporate speak: one off Hot topic: coaching and dealing with difficult coworkers: how to work effectively (even when they're jerks!) Defining what "difficult" means is hard, especially in the HR world Assuming the best intent and playing dumb Are you okay? Gatekeeping and lack of consideration Produ…

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HR Besties: Why HR is Needed with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR 42:55

24d ago42:55

42:55

Today’s agenda: Awkward and lecturing CFO emails Cringe corporate speak: per my email Hot topic: the importance of HR with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR: a leader's perspective on why the function of HR is vital in an organization and the future of HR Employers need to be proactive in maintaining working relationships with employees: HR can…

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HR Besties: Start Ups 101 42:06

1M ago42:06

42:06

Today’s agenda: The manual of me Cringe corporate speak: take it offline Hot topic: all things start-ups: how to be successful, key traits and how to survive in an evolving organization What is it like working as an HR professional in a start-up? Reactivity vs. proactivity Working in an unpredictable and evolving environment can be an effective way…

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HR Besties: What to Do if You Hate Your Job 31:45

1M ago31:45

31:45

Today’s agenda: The best busser Cringe corporate speak: heads up Hot topic: what to do if you hate your job FYI, hating your job affects every aspect of your life What makes someone hate their job? Identifying what really makes someone dislike their job vs. what is tolerable or enjoyable at work can help solve the issue How to make the most of jobs…

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HR Besties: Hot Topic Happy Hour - Sipping the Legal Drama Tea 37:36

2M ago37:36

37:36

Today’s agenda: He loses his what? Cringe corporate speak: ecosystem Hot topic: catching up on the hot gossip in the world of HR Ashley spills the tea on the ongoing legal drama between Deel and Rippling Updates on the SHRM race discrimination trial New beginnings Announcing the Besties cringe corporate speak bracket challenge winner! Questions/Com…

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HR Besties: Global Employment with Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P) 46:52

2M ago46:52

46:52

Today’s agenda: Is it process or process? Cringe corporate speak: bite off more than you can chew Hot topic: all things globalization and hiring new talent with special guest Nicole Sahin, CEO of Globalization Partners (G-P) First thoughts on globalization from an HR perspective Hiring outside of the country is a long and lengthy process for both H…

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HR Besties: Ageism with Special Guest and Meeting Crasher Maureen Wiley Clough 46:43

2M ago46:43

46:43

Today’s agenda: Introducing Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the It Gets Late Early podcast Drunk interview Cringe corporate speak: culture fit Hot topic: ageism in the workplace Most people are ageist... it's the only "ism" that can affect everyone What sparked Maureen's podcast and focus on ageism? HR professionals should feel empowered to discuss a…

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HR Besties: Managing Up 32:41

3M ago32:41

32:41

Today’s agenda: Salary suspension Cringe corporate speak: fight for it Hot topic: all about managing up - how should HR go about this? What does this mean? BTW: subscribe to our HR Besties newsletter for weekly team discussion guide questions Human resources and managing up: how can we influence unapproachable managers? Thinking realistically is a …

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HR Besties: It's Quittin' Time! 34:33

3M ago34:33

34:33

Today’s agenda: I quit this b*tch! Cringe corporate speak: transparency Hot topic: ready to resign? Ensure a smooth exit with these dos and don'ts! Empathy in leadership roles is crucial, especially during resignations Putting your mental health above traditional notice periods Leaving on good terms can lead to future opportunities and connections …

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HR Besties: Hot Topics Happy Hour - DEI and Government Employees 41:52

3M ago41:52

41:52

Today’s agenda: Unlawful audacity: toxic boss edition Cringe corporate speak: heads will roll Hot topic: catching up on DEI Disney classics and a brief mid week happy hour What is applicable to private companies? Unconscious biases and putting yourself in someone else’s shoes Expanding talent pools to find the right candidates Red flag in leaders: …

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HR Besties: The Overlap Between Customer Experience and Employee Experience with Max Farber 48:00

3M ago48:00

48:00

Today’s agenda: Introducing Max Farbsy, CEO of Customer Service It's not personal, John Cringe corporate speak: synergy Hot topic: the overlap between employee and customer experience What can we learn from customer experience? How does it relate to employee experience and satisfaction? Why Max is our customer service expert Sticking to the script …

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HR Besties: Unequal Treatment at Work 40:35

4M ago40:35

40:35

Today’s agenda: Laying down the law in HR, respectfully Cringe corporate speak: hard stop Hot topic: unequal treatment at work: hourly wage vs. salary, department vs. department, field work vs. corporate and everything in between Unequal treatment in the workplace is an issue for everybody Basic benefits and respect should be equal for all employee…

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HR Besties: "Other Duties As Assigned": Surprise Changes at Work 36:43

4M ago36:43

36:43

Today’s agenda: Really great stitches Cringe corporate speak: put a pin in it Hot topic: When your job description changes: what can you do? New job description and evolving roles can be useful in developing a resume and skillset Understanding the legality of role changes is crucial for employees Effective communication from leaders can prevent mis…

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HR Besties: Out of Touch Leadership 38:42

4M ago38:42

38:42

Today’s agenda: The pantless employee Cringe corporate speak: call out Hot topic: out of touch leadership: what does it mean to us? What does it look like? Leaders just who don't have a clue about the lives of team members Kissing up and stomping down Leaders that are more focused on metrics and measurements rather than people... you might lose you…

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HR Besties: Effective Goal Setting: From KPIs, OKRs to Personal 34:20

4M ago34:20

34:20

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 incr…

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HR Besties: Workplace Trends in 2025 54:16

5M ago54:16

54:16

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 …

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HR Besties: Bonus Happy Hour - Drones, SHRM and Jingle Jingle 35:13

6M ago35:13

35:13

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, ga…

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HR Besties: Bonus Episode - HR as the Complaint Department 38:39

6M ago38:39

38:39

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 ma…

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HR Besties Bonus Happy Hour - Friday Frustrations and Ohio State Updates 20:51

6M ago20:51

20:51

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: De…

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HR Besties: Questies For The Besties and Cheers to Season 4! 52:55

6M ago52:55

52:55

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…

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Hot Frosty, Bug Infested Christmas Trees and Thanksgiving 28:08

6M ago28:08

28:08

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! …

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HR Besties: Romantic Relationships at Work 40:26

6M ago40:26

40:26

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. …

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HR Besties Happy Hour: Glamping and Noncompete Updates 28:44

7M ago28:44

28:44

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 …

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HR Besties: Content Creation 101 1:03:01

7M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Today’s agenda: Jamie's wigs Cringe corporate speak: pick your brain Hot topic: all things content creation: answering your questions, tips and tricks, getting started and best practises for businesses and HR professionals The path to social media growth is different for everyone Mimicking what someone else has done is not the answer to social infl…

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HR Besties Happy Hour: Fur Bear-ter or For Worse 26:20

7M ago26:20

26:20

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Which Bestie's prom date is in Congress? Ke$hella Jamie is going glamping (but not really) Friday Feel Goods 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!…

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HR Besties: Employee Benefits, Open Enrollment and Everything in Between 46:50

7M ago46:50

46:50

Today’s agenda: *Special* benefits Cringe corporate speak: pay your dues Hot topic: All things employee benefits and open enrollment Jamie provides a rundown on open enrollment (yes, Americans do indeed have to opt into benefits annually) How does HR play a role in benefits and healthcare? Educating yourself to provide the best information to emplo…

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Sag Szn, Leigh's Dreams and Politics in the Workplace 34:41

7M ago34:41

34:41

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Happy spooky szn Let's talk about the weather Meeting new Besties Politics in the workplace? TPD Officer Leigh Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (event…

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HR Besties: Corporate Social Responsibility - Charities and Volunteering 39:35

7M ago39:35

39:35

Today’s agenda: 20 pounds of carrots Cringe corporate speak: e-meet Hot topic: Corporate Social Responsibility What does it mean? Employee financial circumstances Providing opportunities without pressure Best practices Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our …

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HR Besties Happy Hour - SHRM Hearing and Scare Tactics 24:40

7M ago24:40

24:40

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Ashley, as seen on television... Emotional support shows Legal updates SHRM Hearing 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.hrbestie…

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HR Besties: HR Department of One 49:51

7M ago49:51

49:51

Today’s agenda: Ashley meets The Backstreet Boys Cringe corporate speak: same page Hot topic: HR department of one It's normal to feel lonely in any department of one Communication Creating tools for self service Tactful education is key Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first…

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HR Besties Happy Hour - National Work Besties Day 35:25

8M ago35:25

35:25

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Call your work besties, besties! Hot SHRM gossip Knowing when to get HR involved What can organizations learn? Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (event…

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HR Besties: You Didn't Get Your Dream Job, Now What? 38:21

8M ago38:21

38:21

Today’s agenda: Leigh's dream IRL Cringe corporate speak: new sheriff in town Hot topic: So, you didn't get your dream job Letting yourself feel it is okay The grass isn't always greener It's not personal You can choose the path forward Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first …

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Stay Safe Besties 23:27

8M ago23:27

23:27

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Weather If you're a boss... don't do this Be careful who you get your info from Stay safe 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 http…

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HR Besties: Using AI at Work 36:55

8M ago36:55

36:55

Today’s agenda: Giving yourself a title Cringe corporate speak: aligned Hot topic: All things AI at work General overview and types of AI Do's and don'ts to keep in mind When is it helpful? 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!) …

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Unless They Are Crowning in the Conference Room… 28:37

8M ago28:37

28:37

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Happy Q4 or 4Q Social breaks Don't assume... like, ever Cringe comments courtesy of LinkedIn 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…

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HR Besties: Beyond Compliance: Accommodating Disabilities at Work 36:57

8M ago36:57

36:57

Today’s agenda: LOA meetings Cringe corporate speak: ping Hot topic: accommodating disabilities at work How can we support our employees? Cost vs. comfort Ergonomics in the workplace Advocating for employees and yourself Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about ou…

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Vegas is Still Vegas 23:29

8M ago23:29

23:29

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: HR Tech Recap Here's to one year of HR Besties (and our first live meeting!) Meet and Greet happy hour The attempted stalking of Blake Lewis Buy in bulk Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first t…

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HR Besties: Investigations 101 - Best Practices 49:33

8M ago49:33

49:33

Today’s agenda: Going undercover Cringe corporate speak: ducks in a row Hot topic: All things investigations Why are investigations tough? Keeping the language more human How can we improve investigations? Don't fall for misinformation Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first t…

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Lonely No More, Besties! 39:06

8M ago39:06

39:06

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Vegas, here we come! When in Gatlinburg... (go to Sexy Stuf) Amazon's mandatory RTO Humanity in the workplace 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…

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HR Besties: When HR Doesn't report under the CEO 48:35

9M ago48:35

48:35

Today’s agenda: Workplaces can be sh*tty Cringe corporate speak: Smell test Hot topic: Reporting structures When HR reports to the CFO Effective communication Titles are meaningful to an organization 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 …

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HR Besties Happy Hour - People Be Peopling Everywhere 37:52

9M ago37:52

37:52

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Is Friday the most productive day? Leigh's trip to Iceland Addressing the tragic passing of Denise Purdom Everybody deserves support (yes, even HR) Who's coming to see us at HR Tech? Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and mak…

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HR Besties: Establishing (and Keeping!) Healthy Boundaries 39:59

9M ago39:59

39:59

Today’s agenda: Guttural growling in the workplace Cringe corporate speak: above my pay grade Hot topic: Creating and keeping boundaries What do healthy boundaries look like? We teach people how to treat us Leading with action Sticking to our boundaries Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that …

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Do Celebrities Go To Iceland? 36:14

9M ago36:14

36:14

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: TGIF Leigh's undisclosed vacation location Oh Kevin, we love you Hollywood has too many Chrises 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://…

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HR Besties: Pay Transparency 36:18

9M ago36:18

36:18

Today’s agenda: Listener Bestie story Cringe corporate speak: Thought Leader Hot topic: All things pay transparency What does it look like? Consequences, consequences... Pay disparity Pay transparency can benefit the organization Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know…

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Employee Engagement Event No-No’s 29:29

9M ago29:29

29:29

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: Half days don't start at 3 Sweater weather Employee engagement events: what *not* to do Comments from Carl Happy Labor day weekend! Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about our In-P…

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HR Besties: Favoritism and Nepotism 50:58

9M ago50:58

50:58

Today’s agenda: Plan B on the corp card Cringe corporate speak: dry run Hot topic: favoritism and nepotism in the workplace What can favoritism look like? Creating an inclusive culture is key Feeling like the least favorite at work What can be done? Nepotism Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure …

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HR Besties Happy Hour - Stressed Spelled Backwards is Desserts 29:16

9M ago29:16

29:16

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We’re sure as hell glad it’s Friday. In this Happy Hour: College football FTC updates Very demure, very mindful Leigh's dream HR Tech, here we come! 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.…

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HR Besties: Congrats, You're a New Leader! Oh no, You're a New Leader! 37:02

9M ago37:02

37:02

Today’s agenda: Love square in the workplace Cringe corporate speak: It is what it is Hot topic: New managers Best Practises Manager training is key Managers create the employee experience Finding resources for development Questions/Comments Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you’re the first to know about …

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