HR Besties

HR BESTIES

Business EN ↓ 144 episodes

Get ready to mix business and bullsh*t with the HR Besties - your favorite watercooler crew! Join Leigh Henderson (@hrmanifesto), Jamie Jackson (@humorous_resources and @millennial_misery), and Ashley Herd (@managermethod) for the staff meeting you actually WANT to attend. We have a full agenda to discuss every Wednesday and don't worry, we'll stick to your hard stop. On Fridays, you're invited to meet up with us for Happy Hour to celebrate surviving another week of work! Visit our website at www.hrbesties.com and follow us on the socials (@hrbestiespod) for sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes f...

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HR Besties

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Business

Podcast website

www.hrbesties.com

Latest episode

May 13, 2026

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Episodes

HR Besties Happy Hour - Hot Gossip and Secondhand Embarrassment 16.08.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Speaking in the C Hot gossip from the world of non competes Bots bots bots! Secondhand embarrassment 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 acros...

HR Besties: HR Pet Peeves 14.08.2024

Today's agenda:  Corporate tipping Cringe corporate speak: across the finish line Hot topic: HR pet peeves Clothing complaints Showing appreciation goes a long way Meetings without purpose Deflecting monkeys 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 ....

HR Besties Happy Hour - Does HR Make You Miserable? 09.08.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Shoutout Leigh's backpack Does HR make you miserable? Find your people Let go of toxic relationships 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...

HR Besties: Someone Just Quit... What (Should) Happen Next? 07.08.2024

Today's agenda:  Malicious intent salsa Cringe corporate speak: Juice isn't worth the squeeze Hot topic: Losing a team member do's and don'ts It can be personal (but might not be) Best practises for leaders Transparency and communication Transition Strategies 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...

HR Besties Happy Hour - Antics, Olympics and Politics 02.08.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: New York or bust Citizenship test Bestie Olympics Ashley's song 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 Besties across the socials and c...

HR Besties: Friends at Work 31.07.2024

Today's agenda:  Flu shot Cringe corporate speak: Out of pocket Hot topic: Friends at work Can you really, really have friends at work? Choosing friends wisely Professional burning Forming relationships outside the office 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...

HR Besties Happy Hour - Spilling the Cup of Tea 26.07.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Script of justice *Special* T-Shirts for Vegas Ashley, the neighborhood law enforcement 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 Besties...

HR Besties: Resumes, Resumes, Resumes! 24.07.2024

Today's agenda:  Reddit HR Horror Story Cringe corporate speak: Right? Hot topic: All things resumes Resume review scams Addresses, pictures and other red flags Quality over quantity Yay or nay: cover letters 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 ....

HR Besties Happy Hour - Performance Management with Mr. Roboto 19.07.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Leigh's savage dream See, things aren't so bad! Digital workers 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 Besties across the socials and c...

HR Besties: Quiet Vacationing 17.07.2024

Today's agenda:  Leigh's bad interview Cringe corporate speak: under the hood Hot topic: Quiet Vacationing What does it mean? Policies Leaders can be flexible 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 Besties across the socials and check...

HR Besties Season 3 Recap 16.07.2024

Today we're sharing some of our favorite throwback moments from when we recorded Season 3 of HR Besties in San Antonio! 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 check out our resumes here: https://www.hrbesties.com/about .  We...

HR Besties Happy Hour - $HRM Says No to Equity 12.07.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. A key topic of this episode is the HR Besties reaction to the news from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) that they're removing "Equity" from their focus on DEI. In this Happy Hour: Besties Reunited R & R recap SHRM and DEI Friday Feel Goods Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and mak...

HR Besties: Imposter Syndrome 10.07.2024

Today's agenda:  Please, keep your junk at home Cringe corporate speak: Right Size Hot topic: Imposter Phenomenon What causes this feeling? Focusing on the facts Strategies to lift yourself and others up 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 . Foll...

HR Besties Happy Hour - Recapping SHRM and Missing Jamie 28.06.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Ashley and Leigh went to SHRM Al Roker to the rescue HR Divos (not divas...) After parties 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 soci...

HR Besties: Bringing Your True Self to Work 26.06.2024

Today's agenda:  Motion lotion Cringe corporate speak: Move the needle Hot topic: Personal lives at work Investing the time to know your employees Feeling safe to share (or not share!) 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 Besties acr...

HR Besties Happy Hour - Getting Ready for SHRM and Beach 21.06.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Jamie is 'quiet vacationing' 2/3 Besties are going to SHRM (if you see us there, come say hi!) Conference outfits and strategies 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:/...

HR Besties: Corporate Politics 19.06.2024

Today's agenda:  How Jamie found a work bestie Cringe corporate speak: lipstick on a pig Hot topic: Corporate Politics What is Corporate Politics? Pre and post meetings How Corporate Politics fits into a toxic workplace 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...

HR Besties Happy Hour – Unhinged or Free Spirited? 14.06.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: To bleep or not bleep Who would you Cosplay? Seeking revenge Jury duty 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 Besties across the social...

HR Besties: Toxic Positivity 12.06.2024

Today's agenda:  Thick skin is a prerequisite for HR… Cringe corporate speak: Too many balls in the air Hot topic: Toxic Positivity What does toxic positivity mean? Toxic Positivity in leadership Building trust and connection with employees 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!...

HR Besties Happy Hour – Atlanta Has Some Explaining To Do 07.06.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Leigh's west coast adventure June Gloom Missing Megan Thee Stallion Carnivals are a layoff no-no 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 th...

Personality Hires 05.06.2024

Today's agenda:  Hide your child at work day Cringe corporate speak: Sunset Hot topic: Personality Hires What is a personality hire? We all bring important skills to the workplace Bring on the joy! 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 you...

HR Besties Happy Hour – Hiss (and harnesses) 31.05.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Rabbit, rabbit Bestie vacations Jamie, Ashley and Megan Thee Stallion Gameshows 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 che...

Work Travel 29.05.2024

Today's agenda:  Creamer thief 2.0 Cringe corporate speak: Bang it out Hot topic: All things work travel Travel policies Expenses and corporate cards Listening to feedback 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 Besties across the socia...

HR Besties Happy Hour - See? It's Not All Bad! 24.05.2024

Welcome back to another Happy Hour, Besties! We're sure as hell glad it's Friday. In this Happy Hour: Leigh's instagram feed is *delicious* Happy Conception Day to the HR Besties Podcast Listener Bestie workplace green flags Ashley's wholesome travel recommendations Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (e...

Green Flags in the Workplace 22.05.2024

Today's agenda:  "I don't commercialize friendships" Cringe corporate speak: Off The Rails Hot topic: Green Flags in the workplace What are some management green flags? Inclusion and acceptance in the workplace Information is power Celebrating an organization's accomplishments 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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