HR BESTIES

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...

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 . Follow your Besti...

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 employees on topics such as deductibles, HMO plans, de...

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 (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com . Follow your Bes...

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 In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbe...

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.hrbesties.com . Follow your Besties across the socials and...

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 to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!)...

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 (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com . Follow your Bes...

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 to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) a...

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 https://www.hrbesties.com . Follow your Besties across...

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!) at https://www.hrbesties.com . Follow your Besti...

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.hrbesties.com . Follow your Besties across the so...

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 our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hr...

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 to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at h...

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 to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at...

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!) at https://www.hrbesties.com . Follow your Best...

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 (events!) at https://www.hrbesties.com . Follow...

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 make sure that you're the first to know about our In-...

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 you're the first to know about our In-Person Mee...

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://www.hrbesties.com . Follow your Besties across the...

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 about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https...

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-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www.hrbesties....

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 that you're the first to know about our In-Perso...

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.hrbesties.com . Follow your Besties across the soc...

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 our In-Person Meetings (events!) at https://www....