InsideHR Podcast

The Truth About Employee Surveys | Clocked Out Confessions

HR calls them “anonymous.” Leaders say they’ll use the feedback to make change. But here’s the truth: in most organizations, employee surveys don’t fix anything — and they’re not nearly as anonymous as you think. In this episode of Clocked Out Confessions, Liz exposes: * Why your “anonymous” survey comments can usually be traced back to you * How leaders misuse surveys — and sometimes punish employees for being honest * The reason nothing changes after survey results are shared (hint: no one is held accountable) * Why survey overload leads to fake participation and meaningless results * What you can do to protect yourself if you do choose to give feedback 👉 Resources mentioned: * Book a one-on-one: ClockedOutConfessions.com * Wear your rebellion: ClockedOutClub.ca Because exit interviews aren’t for you. They’re for them.

The Truth About PIPs | Clocked Out Confessions

They call it a Performance Improvement Plan. HR says it’s about helping you grow. But here’s the truth: once you’re on a PIP, it’s usually the final step before termination. In this episode of Clocked Out Confessions, Liz reveals: * Why PIPs are rarely about improvement — and almost always about liability * How leaders and HR misuse PIPs as the first step in performance management instead of the last * The three choices you really have once you’re on a PIP (quit, coast, or fight) * How to protect yourself by making the PIP two-sided, not just a list of demands * Why tracking both your progress and your manager’s support could be your strongest defense ⚡ Mic-drop: “PIPs aren’t about saving jobs. They’re about protecting companies.” 👉 Resources mentioned: * Book a one-on-one: ClockedOutConfessions.com [https://www.clockedoutconfessions.com ] * Wear your rebellion: ClockedOutClub.ca [https://www.clockedoutclub.ca ] * Download the PIP Survival One-Pager [https://www.clockedoutconfessions.com/pages/digital-downloads ] Mic-drop: “Performance Improvement Plans aren’t about helping you. They’re about protecting the company.”

The Truth About Performance Reviews | Clocked Out Confessions

Think performance reviews are about your performance? Think again. In this first episode of Clocked Out Confessions, Liz exposes what really happens behind closed doors: * Why your review is often decided long before you sit down with your boss * How calibration meetings turn into a game of politics and favoritism * The role HR plays (or fails to play) in keeping the process fair * How money and forced distribution curves push ratings down, no matter how well you perform * The one tool you can use to protect yourself before review season If you’ve ever walked out of a review feeling blindsided, this episode will show you why — and how to stack the odds back in your favour. 👉 Ready for more truths HR won’t tell you? Book a one-on-one consult: ClockedOutConfessions.com * Wear your rebellion: ClockedOutClub.ca * Grab your free Performance Review One Page Template: https://www.clockedoutconfessions.com/pages/digital-downloads [https://www.clockedoutconfessions.com/pages/digital-downloads]