Spillin' The HR Tea

Is Human Resources truly the loneliest profession? In our landmark 10th episode of Spillin' the HR Tea, Laura and Tina reflect on their combined 60 years of experience to discuss the emotional burden of the "HR Confessional." From losing office friendships over confidential data to carrying the "excess emotion" of an entire organization, the duo explores the psychological t...

Ever wonder what it’s like to sit on the other side of the hiring process? In this episode of Spillin' the HR Tea, Laura and Tina dive into the bizarre world of job interviewing. From candidates eating McDonald's during a video call to the ultimate wine-related "dumb-dumb" moment during a restaurant hiring fair, we reveal the red flags every recruiter sees. We also tackle the ris...

What makes a leader truly inspirational, and what makes one absolutely toxic? In this episode of Spillin' the HR Tea, Laura and Tina explore the vast spectrum of leadership styles and the lasting impact they have on workplace culture. From the "Safety Culture" leaders who encourage creativity and trust to the "Head Honchos" who belittle employees in front of the entire staf...

Why do people lie right to HR's face, even when there's video proof? In this episode of Spillin' the HR Tea, Laura and Tina explore the hilarious and often baffling world of workplace liars. From an employee who claimed he didn't punch a hole in the wall while watching the security footage of the incident to a candidate who submitted non-human specimen for a pre-employment drug scr...

Have you ever sat in your office and wondered, "How is this actually my job?" In this episode of Spillin' the HR Tea, Laura and Tina reveal the most unbelievable things they’ve had to say out loud to employees. From the bizarre logistics of managing workplace vaping in a drug-free environment to the literal "Stop having sex!" shout heard 'round the office, no topic is o...

Have you ever had one of those days where the world seems to be testing your limits? In this episode of Spillin' the HR Tea, Laura and Tina recount the chaotic "days when everything happened at once." Tina shares the eerie story of June 6, 2006, where she navigated six different terminations in a single shift, while Laura details the time she had to kick the company President out of...

Can a workplace romance survive the stockroom? In this episode of  Spillin' the HRT , Laura and Tina dive into the messy, often litigious world of  workplace dating . From investigations into "non-relationship" stockroom encounters to a massive  sexual harassment lawsuit  involving a regional manager and adult toys, the duo explores what happens when professional boundaries completel...

What happens when an HR professional accidentally emails the entire company's salary list to the biggest chatterbox in the office? In this episode of  Spillin' the HRTea , Laura and Tina get honest about the rookie mistakes that shaped their 30-year careers. From the dangers of being an HR empath to the fallout of a scathing, company-wide resignation email, this episode is a masterclass in...

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Welcome to  Spillin' The HR Tea , the podcast that peels back the layers of corporate "speak" to find the human heart within. From recruitment challenges to the struggles of managing daily operations, we discuss real-life scenarios and spill the real tea on what happens in workplaces today, the stuff you NEVER hear about. Tina and Laura bring over 60 years of combined experience in the HR industry...