HR BESTIES

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! 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, gathering fresh ideas and cooking up all-new Business + BS to start 2025 strong! Catch us before and after these dates for the latest laughs and lessons from your HR 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 https://www.hrbesties.com [https://hrbesties.com/]. Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about [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.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto] https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto [https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto] https://www.hrmanifesto.com [https://www.hrmanifesto.com/] Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod [https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod]  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod [https://www.instagram.com/managermethod] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/] https://managermethod.com [https://managermethod.com/] Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ [https://www.millennialmisery.com/] Humorous Resources: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/humorous_resources] • YouTube [https://youtube.com/@humorous_resources?si=JspLUnzDIgnprS93] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@humorous_resources] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HumorousResources?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/HumorousResour1] Millennial Misery: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/millennial_misery] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@millennial_misery] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MillennialMisery?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/MillennialMise1] Horrendous HR: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/horrendous_hr] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@horrendous_hr] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088695608588&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Tune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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. drama, affairs and tricky power dynamics * Being mindful of the F-Word (favoritism) * 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 [https://hrbesties.com/]. Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about [https://www.hrbesties.com/about].  Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe [https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe] 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.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto] https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto [https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto] https://www.hrmanifesto.com [https://www.hrmanifesto.com/] Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod [https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod]  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod [https://www.instagram.com/managermethod] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/] https://managermethod.com [https://managermethod.com/] Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ [https://www.millennialmisery.com/] Humorous Resources: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/humorous_resources] • YouTube [https://youtube.com/@humorous_resources?si=JspLUnzDIgnprS93] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@humorous_resources] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HumorousResources?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/HumorousResour1] Millennial Misery: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/millennial_misery] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@millennial_misery] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MillennialMisery?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/MillennialMise1] Horrendous HR: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/horrendous_hr] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@horrendous_hr] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088695608588&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Tune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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   We'll be recharging our batteries, gathering fresh ideas and cooking up all-new Business + BS to start 2025 strong! Catch us before and after these dates for the latest laughs and lessons from your HR 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 https://www.hrbesties.com [https://hrbesties.com/]. Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about [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.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto] https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto [https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto] https://www.hrmanifesto.com [https://www.hrmanifesto.com/] Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod [https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod]  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod [https://www.instagram.com/managermethod] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/] https://managermethod.com [https://managermethod.com/] Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ [https://www.millennialmisery.com/] Humorous Resources: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/humorous_resources] • YouTube [https://youtube.com/@humorous_resources?si=JspLUnzDIgnprS93] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@humorous_resources] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HumorousResources?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/HumorousResour1] Millennial Misery: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/millennial_misery] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@millennial_misery] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MillennialMisery?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/MillennialMise1] Horrendous HR: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/horrendous_hr] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@horrendous_hr] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088695608588&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Tune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 influencing. Authenticity is key. * What inspired us to begin creating content? What inspires us now? * Although it can be useful, try to not overanalyze the data. Stay aligned with who you are and wish to be on socials * Dealing with the haters * Consistency is key... but finding balance is also important 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 [https://hrbesties.com/]. Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about [https://www.hrbesties.com/about].  Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe [https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe] 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.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto] https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto [https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto] https://www.hrmanifesto.com [https://www.hrmanifesto.com/] Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod [https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod]  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod [https://www.instagram.com/managermethod] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/] https://managermethod.com [https://managermethod.com/] Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ [https://www.millennialmisery.com/] Humorous Resources: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/humorous_resources] • YouTube [https://youtube.com/@humorous_resources?si=JspLUnzDIgnprS93] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@humorous_resources] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HumorousResources?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/HumorousResour1] Millennial Misery: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/millennial_misery] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@millennial_misery] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MillennialMisery?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/MillennialMise1] Horrendous HR: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/horrendous_hr] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@horrendous_hr] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088695608588&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Tune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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!) at https://www.hrbesties.com [https://hrbesties.com/]. Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about [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.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto] https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto [https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto] https://www.hrmanifesto.com [https://www.hrmanifesto.com/] Follow Bestie Ashley! https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod [https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod]  https://www.instagram.com/managermethod [https://www.instagram.com/managermethod] https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/] https://managermethod.com [https://managermethod.com/] Follow Bestie Jamie! https://www.millennialmisery.com/ [https://www.millennialmisery.com/] Humorous Resources: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/humorous_resources] • YouTube [https://youtube.com/@humorous_resources?si=JspLUnzDIgnprS93] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@humorous_resources] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/HumorousResources?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/HumorousResour1] Millennial Misery: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/millennial_misery] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@millennial_misery] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MillennialMisery?mibextid=LQQJ4d] • X [https://twitter.com/MillennialMise1] Horrendous HR: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/horrendous_hr] • Threads [https://www.threads.net/@horrendous_hr] • Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088695608588&mibextid=LQQJ4d] Tune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday and Friday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]