Whine with HR

Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and enjoy a little...

Nothing says America more than the 50th anniversary of JAWS! In honor of the iconic movie, we are doing a JAWS-themed episode on micromanagers and how they often resemble sharks. This is a really fun episode, in part because Julie tries a JAWS-themed wine. Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially...

Welcome to the Short Pour, now with video! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and...

Happy Pride!! We wish we could be prouder of how far we've come in being inclusive to our LGBTQ+ friends, but the current environment makes that difficult. In this episode, we discuss how the rolling back of protections for LGBTQ+ workers is impacting both public and private employers. We also discuss how HR professionals and managers can be allies during these trying times. Grab a glass (and some...

Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and enjoy a little...

AI is adjusting how we interact as colleagues and people, and staying human together is one of the most valuable tools we have in this new era of tech! We chat about soft skills and why it's not just a buzzword - it's an important way to continue to connect and work together with intention. Resources from this episode: https://www.gracemccarrick.com/ https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/soft-skil...

Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and enjoy a little...

We're wrapping up our series on community with special guest Keith Bogen, the man behind Whine & Dine. We talk to Keith about how and why he started this community that has grown from five people to tens of thousands of professionals & partner members in over 23 years. This is a special episode as we've just brought Whine & Dine to Cleveland, so grab a glass of your favorite vino and j...

Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and enjoy a little...

After a live session at NOHRC 2026, Trish and Juls dive into a topic that resonates deeply with HR professionals (and, really, all of us) everywhere: burnout and isolation. But you don't have to go it alone! In this two-part series, we focus on what it really means to find your people and create a supportive HR community that feels more like family. With connection at the center, we set the stage...

Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and enjoy a little...

After a live session at NOHRC 2026, Trish and Juls dive into a topic that resonates deeply with HR professionals (and, really, all of us) everywhere: burnout and isolation. But you don't have to go it alone! In this two-part series, we focus on what it really means to find your people and create a supportive HR community that feels more like family. With connection at the center, we set the stage...

Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll want to check out the complete episode for all the details. But for now, grab a glass, take a breather, and enjoy a little...

In this episode, we are discussing some of the challenges and opportunities that can arise when working with different generations. We are focusing on Gen Z, with special guest Natalie Shaheen. Tune in for this eye-opening episode! Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with your friends, families, and co-workers (especially those who need to be lis...

Haven’t had time to dive into the latest full episode? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll definitely want to check out the complete epi...

This episode hits close to home for both Juls and Trish. We're talking about the impact on employees who are the caregiver for their parents - and who have lost their parent(s). We discuss how you can support those employees during those dark days. And of course, we provide a bunch of resources. So grab a drink - and perhaps a box of tissues - and join us for this very personal episode. Here are t...

Haven’t had time to dive into the latest full episode? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to the Short Pour! The Short Pour is a quick, punchy recap designed for busy schedules (and short attention spans). In just a few minutes, we’ll serve up the highlights, key takeaways, and a few sips of insight from our latest episode. Want the full experience? You’ll definitely want to check out the complete epi...

No good deed goes unpunished! Being nice to employees is great, but HR and managers need to know where the line is between being nice and being a doormat. In this episode, we'll discuss where that line is and how to set appropriate boundaries. So, grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a great discussion! Here are the links from this week's episode: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikaanderse...

In this episode, we address an essential leadership topic: trust in the workplace. We’re joined by special guests Latoya and Tammy as we dive into why trust isn’t just about creating a positive atmosphere - it’s about empowerment, retention, and real organizational success. We discuss the dramatic difference in job satisfaction between employees who trust their employers and those who don’t, and w...

Juls and Trish are starting the year off unfiltered! In this episode, they discuss how they're feeling about 2026 so far and how they are dealing with it. If you aren't quite feeling 2026 yet, grab your favorite beverage and commiserate with us! Here are links to the resources Trisha mentioned during the show: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/selfcare-at-work   https://www.o...

Here are links from today's episode: https://www.hipeople.io/blog/personal-development-goals https://mooncamp.com/blog/goal-setting-statistics https://www.peoplebox.ai/blog/powerful-development-goals-examples/ https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/examples-of-personal-development-goals   Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so please, if you enjoyed the show, share with y...

Here are the links we referenced in today's show: https://www.nami.org/ https://kustomsignals.com/blog/the-connection-between-domestic-violence-and-christmas-holidays https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-for-the-holidays/ https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/how-to-help-employees-during-the-stressful-holiday-season https://www.big...

Here are the links to the articles we referenced in today's show: Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2024/12/20/17-thoughtful-ways-to-recognize-employees-in-the-holiday-season/ 27 Surprising Employee Dev Statistics https://blog.clearcompany.com/27-surprising-employee-development-statistics-you-dont-know Every follow helps us reach a wider audience, so if you enjoye...

Curious about where to pick up the wine Brynna sampled during this episode? You can find it here! https://revbygr.com/ Thank you, as always, for joining us! As we mentioned during the show, we have created a Facebook page and group, as well as an Instagram account, so please follow us at your social media of choice! The Facebook Group offers an opportunity for listeners and HR professionals/manage...

We love Halloween, so in honor of one of our favorite holidays, we decided to share some HR horror stories! Be prepared to gasp, laugh, groan, and maybe cry a little. Some of these stories may even give you nightmares! So, grab a stiff drink and prepare to be horrified! Here is the Reddit link where we got many of the stories. As Trish said, the comments are hilarious! https://www.reddit.com/r/hum...