I Hate It Here https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm en Copyright 2023 Hebba Youssef If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a1b6c45c-3dd6-11ee-b86b-c78bb53702bf/image/77bd7d518b55c294acbae950493fc33b.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress I Hate It Here https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm no episodic Hebba Youssef If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team. If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more?

I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier.

Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time.

You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.

]]> Hebba Youssef digitalteam@workweek.com S12 E2: Courage Over Compliance: A Conversation We Should've Had Already with Keisha Toussaint If you've been in HR long enough, you know this feeling. You see something wrong, you know it's wrong, and then you look around and realize the system you work inside of wasn't actually built to let you fix it. Today I'm talking to Keisha Toussaint, founder of BCC'd HR and someone who did what most of us only think about doing: she removed the corporate muzzle entirely. We're getting into the moment that changed how she saw this job forever, what happens when you advocate for the right thing and leadership responds with escalation instead of accountability, and why courage isn't optional in HR, even when the org makes it feel that way.  Another day of tough convos, but important convos nonetheless! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Something Keisha Believed About Work Early On and Had to Unlearn 00:06:10 - A Difficult Conversation Keisha Had at Work 00:11:17 - How Keisha Thought HR Operated Vs How it Actually Does 00:18:43 - When the Energy in the Room Shifts 00:22:19 - Understanding What HR Roles Actually Require From You 00:28:29 - Moments That Require Courage 00:37:44 - How Orgs Respond to Outspoken Employees, Especially Employees of Color 00:44:57 - Advice For Folks Dealing with Difficult Convos at Work --- The Predictive Index behavioral assessment reveals how people work, think, and thrive—so teams can understand each other better and perform at their best. Because when you truly understand your people, work just works. Learn more: ⁠trypi.com/ihateithere⁠ --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out I Hate It Here on YouTube for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Keisha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keishatoussaint/ Follow Hebba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:15:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef If you've been in HR long enough, you know this feeling. You see something wrong, you know it's wrong, and then you look around and realize the system you work inside of wasn't actually built to let you fix it. Today I'm talking to Keisha Toussaint, founder of BCC'd HR and someone who did what most of us only think about doing: she removed the corporate muzzle entirely. We're getting into the moment that changed how she saw this job forever, what happens when you advocate for the right thing and leadership responds with escalation instead of accountability, and why courage isn't optional in HR, even when the org makes it feel that way.  Another day of tough convos, but important convos nonetheless! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Something Keisha Believed About Work Early On and Had to Unlearn 00:06:10 - A Difficult Conversation Keisha Had at Work 00:11:17 - How Keisha Thought HR Operated Vs How it Actually Does 00:18:43 - When the Energy in the Room Shifts 00:22:19 - Understanding What HR Roles Actually Require From You 00:28:29 - Moments That Require Courage 00:37:44 - How Orgs Respond to Outspoken Employees, Especially Employees of Color 00:44:57 - Advice For Folks Dealing with Difficult Convos at Work --- The Predictive Index behavioral assessment reveals how people work, think, and thrive—so teams can understand each other better and perform at their best. Because when you truly understand your people, work just works. Learn more: ⁠trypi.com/ihateithere⁠ --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out I Hate It Here on YouTube for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Keisha LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keishatoussaint/ Follow Hebba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef If you've been in HR long enough, you know this feeling.

You see something wrong, you know it's wrong, and then you look around and realize the system you work inside of wasn't actually built to let you fix it.

Today I'm talking to Keisha Toussaint, founder of BCC'd HR and someone who did what most of us only think about doing: she removed the corporate muzzle entirely.

We're getting into the moment that changed how she saw this job forever, what happens when you advocate for the right thing and leadership responds with escalation instead of accountability, and why courage isn't optional in HR, even when the org makes it feel that way. 

Another day of tough convos, but important convos nonetheless!


00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:20 - Something Keisha Believed About Work Early On and Had to Unlearn

00:06:10 - A Difficult Conversation Keisha Had at Work

00:11:17 - How Keisha Thought HR Operated Vs How it Actually Does

00:18:43 - When the Energy in the Room Shifts

00:22:19 - Understanding What HR Roles Actually Require From You

00:28:29 - Moments That Require Courage

00:37:44 - How Orgs Respond to Outspoken Employees, Especially Employees of Color

00:44:57 - Advice For Folks Dealing with Difficult Convos at Work

---

The Predictive Index behavioral assessment reveals how people work, think, and thrive—so teams can understand each other better and perform at their best.

Because when you truly understand your people, work just works.

Learn more: ⁠trypi.com/ihateithere⁠

---

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out I Hate It Here on YouTube for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Keisha

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keishatoussaint/


Follow Hebba

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3122 Newsflash: You've Been Doing Compensation Wrong This Whole Time (with Candor IQ's Haris Ikram) It’s kinda wild how many people of are still dealing with compensation issues today! Most companies have a comp strategy the same way most people have a fitness plan...technically it exists, but nobody is really following it. Haris Ikram, co-founder and CEO of Candor IQ, joins me this week to talk about his founder journey and why compensation is the most misunderstood, most mishandled, and most consequential thing happening inside your org right now. This one's going to sting a little, but it’ll bring plenty of clarity too, so it’s still worth it! --- 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:54 - Something Haris Believed About Work Early in His Career That he Unlearned 0:03:18 - The Moment Haris Decided to Start a Company 0:06:39 - What Starting a Company Seemed Like vs What it was Actually Like 0:09:49 - Being a Founder vs Being an Executive 0:13:24 - The Hardest Part of Being a First-time Founder That Nobody Tells You About 0:15:45 - The First Mistake Founders Make With Comp That Cost Them Later On 0:19:32 - What Made Haris Want to Solve the Comp Problem 0:30:24 - Why HR and Finance Can't Seem to Get Along 0:41:37 - How Data Alignment Transparency Benefits Employees 0:45:50 - Haris's Advice for Somebody Who Wants to Start a Company --- The Predictive Index behavioral assessment reveals how people work, think, and thrive—so teams can understand each other better and perform at their best. Because when you truly understand your people, work just works. Learn more: ⁠⁠trypi.com/ihateithere⁠⁠ --- If you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love this podcast, be sure to check out more episodesfor even more exclusive insider content!  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here⁠ Follow Haris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harisikram/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef It’s kinda wild how many people of are still dealing with compensation issues today! Most companies have a comp strategy the same way most people have a fitness plan...technically it exists, but nobody is really following it. Haris Ikram, co-founder and CEO of Candor IQ, joins me this week to talk about his founder journey and why compensation is the most misunderstood, most mishandled, and most consequential thing happening inside your org right now. This one's going to sting a little, but it’ll bring plenty of clarity too, so it’s still worth it! --- 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:54 - Something Haris Believed About Work Early in His Career That he Unlearned 0:03:18 - The Moment Haris Decided to Start a Company 0:06:39 - What Starting a Company Seemed Like vs What it was Actually Like 0:09:49 - Being a Founder vs Being an Executive 0:13:24 - The Hardest Part of Being a First-time Founder That Nobody Tells You About 0:15:45 - The First Mistake Founders Make With Comp That Cost Them Later On 0:19:32 - What Made Haris Want to Solve the Comp Problem 0:30:24 - Why HR and Finance Can't Seem to Get Along 0:41:37 - How Data Alignment Transparency Benefits Employees 0:45:50 - Haris's Advice for Somebody Who Wants to Start a Company --- The Predictive Index behavioral assessment reveals how people work, think, and thrive—so teams can understand each other better and perform at their best. Because when you truly understand your people, work just works. Learn more: ⁠⁠trypi.com/ihateithere⁠⁠ --- If you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love this podcast, be sure to check out more episodesfor even more exclusive insider content!  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here⁠ Follow Haris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harisikram/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef It’s kinda wild how many people of are still dealing with compensation issues today!

Most companies have a comp strategy the same way most people have a fitness plan...technically it exists, but nobody is really following it.

Haris Ikram, co-founder and CEO of Candor IQ, joins me this week to talk about his founder journey and why compensation is the most misunderstood, most mishandled, and most consequential thing happening inside your org right now.

This one's going to sting a little, but it’ll bring plenty of clarity too, so it’s still worth it!

---

0:00:00 - Intro

0:01:54 - Something Haris Believed About Work Early in His Career That he Unlearned

0:03:18 - The Moment Haris Decided to Start a Company

0:06:39 - What Starting a Company Seemed Like vs What it was Actually Like

0:09:49 - Being a Founder vs Being an Executive

0:13:24 - The Hardest Part of Being a First-time Founder That Nobody Tells You About

0:15:45 - The First Mistake Founders Make With Comp That Cost Them Later On

0:19:32 - What Made Haris Want to Solve the Comp Problem

0:30:24 - Why HR and Finance Can't Seem to Get Along

0:41:37 - How Data Alignment Transparency Benefits Employees

0:45:50 - Haris's Advice for Somebody Who Wants to Start a Company

---

The Predictive Index behavioral assessment reveals how people work, think, and thrive—so teams can understand each other better and perform at their best.

Because when you truly understand your people, work just works.

Learn more: ⁠⁠trypi.com/ihateithere⁠⁠

---

If you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

And if you love this podcast, be sure to check out more episodesfor even more exclusive insider content!  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here⁠


Follow Haris


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]]> 3082 Better Decisions: The Leaders Getting AI Right Are Doing Something Most Orgs Refuse to Do with Marinus van Driel Most AI conversations I sit through are either full of hype that doesn't hold up or sooo doom-and-gloom that I leave feeling like I should update my resume and move to a cabin.  This episode is neither of those things, and that's exactly why I loved it!  I sat down with Marinus van Driel, a partner at Aon who leads their workforce transformation team, to talk about what's actually happening with AI and workforce strategy in 2026, and more importantly, what leaders are getting catastrophically wrong about it.  The short version: most organizations are treating AI like a cost-cutting lever when they should be using it to redesign how work gets done entirely.  The longer version is in this episode, and it's worth every minute! --- Aon’s Human Capital capabilities help organizations make confident workforce decisions by connecting advisory, insights and data across health benefits, talent and retirement. By aligning people strategies to business outcomes, we enable leaders to drive engagement, manage program sustainability, and build a resilient workforce ready for what’s next. Learn more at ⁠Aon.com --- 00:01:45 - Marinus’s Background 00:03:12 - The Biggest AI/Trends in 2026 (So Far) 00:08:09 - How We Can Prepare for Major Changes in the Workplace 00:14:12 - What Leaders Need to Know so They Can Understand AI More Effectively 00:19:15 - How HR Can Separate Fear-based Decisions into Strategy 00:25:30 - What Leaders Are Doing Differently to Become Forward-thinking Orgs 00:30:53 - What Companies Keep Getting Wrong About AI, and What a Better Decision Looks Like --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Marinus: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinus/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Most AI conversations I sit through are either full of hype that doesn't hold up or sooo doom-and-gloom that I leave feeling like I should update my resume and move to a cabin.  This episode is neither of those things, and that's exactly why I loved it!  I sat down with Marinus van Driel, a partner at Aon who leads their workforce transformation team, to talk about what's actually happening with AI and workforce strategy in 2026, and more importantly, what leaders are getting catastrophically wrong about it.  The short version: most organizations are treating AI like a cost-cutting lever when they should be using it to redesign how work gets done entirely.  The longer version is in this episode, and it's worth every minute! --- Aon’s Human Capital capabilities help organizations make confident workforce decisions by connecting advisory, insights and data across health benefits, talent and retirement. By aligning people strategies to business outcomes, we enable leaders to drive engagement, manage program sustainability, and build a resilient workforce ready for what’s next. Learn more at ⁠Aon.com --- 00:01:45 - Marinus’s Background 00:03:12 - The Biggest AI/Trends in 2026 (So Far) 00:08:09 - How We Can Prepare for Major Changes in the Workplace 00:14:12 - What Leaders Need to Know so They Can Understand AI More Effectively 00:19:15 - How HR Can Separate Fear-based Decisions into Strategy 00:25:30 - What Leaders Are Doing Differently to Become Forward-thinking Orgs 00:30:53 - What Companies Keep Getting Wrong About AI, and What a Better Decision Looks Like --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Marinus: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinus/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Most AI conversations I sit through are either full of hype that doesn't hold up or sooo doom-and-gloom that I leave feeling like I should update my resume and move to a cabin. 

This episode is neither of those things, and that's exactly why I loved it! 

I sat down with Marinus van Driel, a partner at Aon who leads their workforce transformation team, to talk about what's actually happening with AI and workforce strategy in 2026, and more importantly, what leaders are getting catastrophically wrong about it. 

The short version: most organizations are treating AI like a cost-cutting lever when they should be using it to redesign how work gets done entirely. 

The longer version is in this episode, and it's worth every minute!

---

Aon’s Human Capital capabilities help organizations make confident workforce decisions by connecting advisory, insights and data across health benefits, talent and retirement.

By aligning people strategies to business outcomes, we enable leaders to drive engagement, manage program sustainability, and build a resilient workforce ready for what’s next.

Learn more at ⁠Aon.com

---

00:01:45 - Marinus’s Background

00:03:12 - The Biggest AI/Trends in 2026 (So Far)

00:08:09 - How We Can Prepare for Major Changes in the Workplace

00:14:12 - What Leaders Need to Know so They Can Understand AI More Effectively

00:19:15 - How HR Can Separate Fear-based Decisions into Strategy

00:25:30 - What Leaders Are Doing Differently to Become Forward-thinking Orgs

00:30:53 - What Companies Keep Getting Wrong About AI, and What a Better Decision Looks Like

---

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Marinus:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinus/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 2318 S11 E10: Engagement Scores Don't Lie, But the Way You're Using Them Absolutely Does with Anne Maltese We have all handed an engagement score to a CEO, watched them nod confidently, say something completely incorrect about what it means, and had to just sit there smiling while dying a little inside.  Just me?  …Definitely not just me.  The number isn't always lying, but the questions we've been asking for the last decade might be! My guest today is Anne Maltese from Quantum Workplace, and she has spent nearly 20 years watching what happens when people data lands in executive rooms, between the good, the bad, and the deeply cringe-worthy.  We're getting into new ways to think about engagement, smarter questions to bring your leadership team, and why the disengaged people on your team might not be who you think they are. Buckle up! --- Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. --- 00:02:13 - Something New Anne Wants to Learn This Year 00:05:11 - The Biggest Shift Anne Has Seen Around How Orgs Talk About Engagement 00:11:20 - Is Your Engagement Healthy? 00:16:39 - Smarter Questions to Walk Into an Exec Room With Instead of Just Standard Engagement Scores 00:27:01 - What Does it Mean if Someone is a Top Performer, But Disengaged? 00:34:24 - What Good Data Storytelling Looks Like in Practice 00:38:35 - Does Data Show That HR Leaders are Thriving? 00:42:23 - How HR Should Start Rethinking Measuring and Reporting Engagement 00:48:03 - What Gives Anne Hope For the Future --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Anne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-maltese-0b9a876/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef We have all handed an engagement score to a CEO, watched them nod confidently, say something completely incorrect about what it means, and had to just sit there smiling while dying a little inside.  Just me?  …Definitely not just me.  The number isn't always lying, but the questions we've been asking for the last decade might be! My guest today is Anne Maltese from Quantum Workplace, and she has spent nearly 20 years watching what happens when people data lands in executive rooms, between the good, the bad, and the deeply cringe-worthy.  We're getting into new ways to think about engagement, smarter questions to bring your leadership team, and why the disengaged people on your team might not be who you think they are. Buckle up! --- Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. --- 00:02:13 - Something New Anne Wants to Learn This Year 00:05:11 - The Biggest Shift Anne Has Seen Around How Orgs Talk About Engagement 00:11:20 - Is Your Engagement Healthy? 00:16:39 - Smarter Questions to Walk Into an Exec Room With Instead of Just Standard Engagement Scores 00:27:01 - What Does it Mean if Someone is a Top Performer, But Disengaged? 00:34:24 - What Good Data Storytelling Looks Like in Practice 00:38:35 - Does Data Show That HR Leaders are Thriving? 00:42:23 - How HR Should Start Rethinking Measuring and Reporting Engagement 00:48:03 - What Gives Anne Hope For the Future --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Anne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-maltese-0b9a876/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef We have all handed an engagement score to a CEO, watched them nod confidently, say something completely incorrect about what it means, and had to just sit there smiling while dying a little inside. 

Just me? 

…Definitely not just me. 

The number isn't always lying, but the questions we've been asking for the last decade might be!

My guest today is Anne Maltese from Quantum Workplace, and she has spent nearly 20 years watching what happens when people data lands in executive rooms, between the good, the bad, and the deeply cringe-worthy. 

We're getting into new ways to think about engagement, smarter questions to bring your leadership team, and why the disengaged people on your team might not be who you think they are.

Buckle up!

---

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

---

00:02:13 - Something New Anne Wants to Learn This Year

00:05:11 - The Biggest Shift Anne Has Seen Around How Orgs Talk About Engagement

00:11:20 - Is Your Engagement Healthy?

00:16:39 - Smarter Questions to Walk Into an Exec Room With Instead of Just Standard Engagement Scores

00:27:01 - What Does it Mean if Someone is a Top Performer, But Disengaged?

00:34:24 - What Good Data Storytelling Looks Like in Practice

00:38:35 - Does Data Show That HR Leaders are Thriving?

00:42:23 - How HR Should Start Rethinking Measuring and Reporting Engagement

00:48:03 - What Gives Anne Hope For the Future

---

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/


And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Anne:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-maltese-0b9a876/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3434 S11 E9: Your L&D Strategy Is Broken and No, a Workshop Won't Fix It with Hanan Sahourieh L&D gets done dirty constantly and I have been saying this for years!!!  It's the function that gets underfunded, overcomplicated, blamed for culture problems it didn't create, and somehow still expected to fix everything with a workshop and a Kirkpatrick model. Hanan Sahourieh got into all of it: why L&D functions fail before they even get started, how ego and power dynamics quietly destroy learning cultures, what trust actually looks like when you have to rebuild it from scratch, and the mistakes learning professionals make without even realizing it.  Oh, and she wrote a book called Everybody Be Cool which is the most accurate title for an L&D book I have ever heard in my life. --- Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. --- 00:01:42 - Something New Hanan Wants to Learn This Year 00:04:30 - The First Thing Hanan Notices When L&D is a Mess at an Org 00:07:35 - The Story Behind Hanan’s Book Title, Everybody Be Cool 00:13:12 - Why Cross-functional Leaders Keep Over-engineering Stuff That Isn’t Theirs to Run 00:19:44 - Pushing Back on a Senior Leader When They Think They Know Better Than the Learning Team 00:25:52 - A New Idea in L&D Right Now 00:30:29 - How to Build Trust That’s Brand New or Even Lost 00:38:16 - Some of the Most Common Mistakes Learnig Professionals Make Without Realizing 00:42:13 - The Single Most Important Thing HR Should Get Right About Learning in Year One And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Hanan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hananharb/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef L&D gets done dirty constantly and I have been saying this for years!!!  It's the function that gets underfunded, overcomplicated, blamed for culture problems it didn't create, and somehow still expected to fix everything with a workshop and a Kirkpatrick model. Hanan Sahourieh got into all of it: why L&D functions fail before they even get started, how ego and power dynamics quietly destroy learning cultures, what trust actually looks like when you have to rebuild it from scratch, and the mistakes learning professionals make without even realizing it.  Oh, and she wrote a book called Everybody Be Cool which is the most accurate title for an L&D book I have ever heard in my life. --- Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. --- 00:01:42 - Something New Hanan Wants to Learn This Year 00:04:30 - The First Thing Hanan Notices When L&D is a Mess at an Org 00:07:35 - The Story Behind Hanan’s Book Title, Everybody Be Cool 00:13:12 - Why Cross-functional Leaders Keep Over-engineering Stuff That Isn’t Theirs to Run 00:19:44 - Pushing Back on a Senior Leader When They Think They Know Better Than the Learning Team 00:25:52 - A New Idea in L&D Right Now 00:30:29 - How to Build Trust That’s Brand New or Even Lost 00:38:16 - Some of the Most Common Mistakes Learnig Professionals Make Without Realizing 00:42:13 - The Single Most Important Thing HR Should Get Right About Learning in Year One And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Hanan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hananharb/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef L&D gets done dirty constantly and I have been saying this for years!!! 

It's the function that gets underfunded, overcomplicated, blamed for culture problems it didn't create, and somehow still expected to fix everything with a workshop and a Kirkpatrick model.

Hanan Sahourieh got into all of it: why L&D functions fail before they even get started, how ego and power dynamics quietly destroy learning cultures, what trust actually looks like when you have to rebuild it from scratch, and the mistakes learning professionals make without even realizing it. 

Oh, and she wrote a book called Everybody Be Cool which is the most accurate title for an L&D book I have ever heard in my life.

---

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

---

00:01:42 - Something New Hanan Wants to Learn This Year

00:04:30 - The First Thing Hanan Notices When L&D is a Mess at an Org

00:07:35 - The Story Behind Hanan’s Book Title, Everybody Be Cool

00:13:12 - Why Cross-functional Leaders Keep Over-engineering Stuff That Isn’t Theirs to Run

00:19:44 - Pushing Back on a Senior Leader When They Think They Know Better Than the Learning Team

00:25:52 - A New Idea in L&D Right Now

00:30:29 - How to Build Trust That’s Brand New or Even Lost

00:38:16 - Some of the Most Common Mistakes Learnig Professionals Make Without Realizing

00:42:13 - The Single Most Important Thing HR Should Get Right About Learning in Year One

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Hanan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hananharb/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3272 S11 E8: The Most Important Hire I Ever Made Ended Up Replacing Me with Morgan T. Stanley Okay so this episode is a little different, because the layers here are a lot.  Morgan T. Stanley is my guest today, and yes, that is her real name, and yes, we have laughed about it many times.  We started as peers, then somehow ended up in a manager-direct report situation, then became peers again, and NOW she has my old job! We discuss everything — how we met, what it was like when the dynamic shifted, what she changed after stepping into the role, and how leadership has genuinely changed her as a person.  This one felt less like an interview and more like two people who've seen each other grow up in this industry, finally putting it all on the table. --- Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. --- 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:39 - One New Thing Morgan is Learning This Year 00:04:30 - How Hebba and Morgan Met 00:15:59 - How Hebba and Morgan Have Learned From Each Other Over the Years 00:21:44 - When Morgan Stepped Into Hebba’s Old Role 00:36:24 - What Changes Did Morgan Make After Stepping Into Hebba’s Old Role? 00:41:51 - How Morgan’s Relationship With Power and Responsibility Have Evolved 00:48:45 - How Morgan’s Role Has Changed Her --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. ⁠https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/⁠ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here⁠ for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgantstanley/⁠   Follow Hebba:  YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Okay so this episode is a little different, because the layers here are a lot.  Morgan T. Stanley is my guest today, and yes, that is her real name, and yes, we have laughed about it many times.  We started as peers, then somehow ended up in a manager-direct report situation, then became peers again, and NOW she has my old job! We discuss everything — how we met, what it was like when the dynamic shifted, what she changed after stepping into the role, and how leadership has genuinely changed her as a person.  This one felt less like an interview and more like two people who've seen each other grow up in this industry, finally putting it all on the table. --- Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. --- 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:39 - One New Thing Morgan is Learning This Year 00:04:30 - How Hebba and Morgan Met 00:15:59 - How Hebba and Morgan Have Learned From Each Other Over the Years 00:21:44 - When Morgan Stepped Into Hebba’s Old Role 00:36:24 - What Changes Did Morgan Make After Stepping Into Hebba’s Old Role? 00:41:51 - How Morgan’s Relationship With Power and Responsibility Have Evolved 00:48:45 - How Morgan’s Role Has Changed Her --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. ⁠https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/⁠ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here⁠ for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgantstanley/⁠   Follow Hebba:  YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Okay so this episode is a little different, because the layers here are a lot. 

Morgan T. Stanley is my guest today, and yes, that is her real name, and yes, we have laughed about it many times. 

We started as peers, then somehow ended up in a manager-direct report situation, then became peers again, and NOW she has my old job!

We discuss everything — how we met, what it was like when the dynamic shifted, what she changed after stepping into the role, and how leadership has genuinely changed her as a person. 

This one felt less like an interview and more like two people who've seen each other grow up in this industry, finally putting it all on the table.

---

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.

---

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:39 - One New Thing Morgan is Learning This Year

00:04:30 - How Hebba and Morgan Met

00:15:59 - How Hebba and Morgan Have Learned From Each Other Over the Years

00:21:44 - When Morgan Stepped Into Hebba’s Old Role

00:36:24 - What Changes Did Morgan Make After Stepping Into Hebba’s Old Role?

00:41:51 - How Morgan’s Relationship With Power and Responsibility Have Evolved

00:48:45 - How Morgan’s Role Has Changed Her

---

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

⁠https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/⁠

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here⁠ for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Morgan:

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgantstanley/⁠

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos⁠

LinkedIn:⁠ https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef⁠

Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3377 Better Decisions: We've Been Running Retirement Plans on Autopilot and It Shows with Melissa Elbert Retirement planning is one of those topics that always feels confusing and overwhelming…until someone finally comes along and breaks it down in a way that makes sense.  In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Elbert from Aon to talk about why so many retirement strategies are lowkey failing employees, the outdated assumptions driving bad benefit decisions, and what HR and finance leaders should be paying attention to right now, before it becomes a bigger problem later. If you've ever felt like retirement was a gray area nobody fully explained to you, this might give you a better understanding! --- Aon’s Human Capital capabilities help organizations make confident workforce decisions by connecting advisory, insights and data across health benefits, talent and retirement. By aligning people strategies to business outcomes, we enable leaders to drive engagement, manage program sustainability, and build a resilient workforce ready for what’s next. Learn more at Aon.com --- 00:01:40 - How Leaders Should Rethink Retirement Decisions 00:03:10 - Outdated Assumptions About Retirement 00:09:16 - How Orgs Can Balance Flexibility and Sustainability 00:13:40 - What Signals Should HR Leaders be Looking to Now to Make Smarter, Long-term Retirement Decisions? 00:20:25 - What Role Should HR be Playing With Finance When Accessing Benefits? 00:24:26 - One Retirement-related Decision Companies Keep Getting Wrong --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Melissa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-elbert-b709b65/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:56:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Retirement planning is one of those topics that always feels confusing and overwhelming…until someone finally comes along and breaks it down in a way that makes sense.  In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Elbert from Aon to talk about why so many retirement strategies are lowkey failing employees, the outdated assumptions driving bad benefit decisions, and what HR and finance leaders should be paying attention to right now, before it becomes a bigger problem later. If you've ever felt like retirement was a gray area nobody fully explained to you, this might give you a better understanding! --- Aon’s Human Capital capabilities help organizations make confident workforce decisions by connecting advisory, insights and data across health benefits, talent and retirement. By aligning people strategies to business outcomes, we enable leaders to drive engagement, manage program sustainability, and build a resilient workforce ready for what’s next. Learn more at Aon.com --- 00:01:40 - How Leaders Should Rethink Retirement Decisions 00:03:10 - Outdated Assumptions About Retirement 00:09:16 - How Orgs Can Balance Flexibility and Sustainability 00:13:40 - What Signals Should HR Leaders be Looking to Now to Make Smarter, Long-term Retirement Decisions? 00:20:25 - What Role Should HR be Playing With Finance When Accessing Benefits? 00:24:26 - One Retirement-related Decision Companies Keep Getting Wrong --- And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Melissa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-elbert-b709b65/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Retirement planning is one of those topics that always feels confusing and overwhelming…until someone finally comes along and breaks it down in a way that makes sense. 

In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Elbert from Aon to talk about why so many retirement strategies are lowkey failing employees, the outdated assumptions driving bad benefit decisions, and what HR and finance leaders should be paying attention to right now, before it becomes a bigger problem later.

If you've ever felt like retirement was a gray area nobody fully explained to you, this might give you a better understanding!

---

Aon’s Human Capital capabilities help organizations make confident workforce decisions by connecting advisory, insights and data across health benefits, talent and retirement.

By aligning people strategies to business outcomes, we enable leaders to drive engagement, manage program sustainability, and build a resilient workforce ready for what’s next.

Learn more at Aon.com

---

00:01:40 - How Leaders Should Rethink Retirement Decisions

00:03:10 - Outdated Assumptions About Retirement

00:09:16 - How Orgs Can Balance Flexibility and Sustainability

00:13:40 - What Signals Should HR Leaders be Looking to Now to Make Smarter, Long-term Retirement Decisions?

00:20:25 - What Role Should HR be Playing With Finance When Accessing Benefits?

00:24:26 - One Retirement-related Decision Companies Keep Getting Wrong

---

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Melissa:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-elbert-b709b65/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 1825 S11 E7: The Authenticity They Want vs. The You They Can't Handle with Madison Butler Today, we're talking about a topic that shouldn't be controversial but somehow still is, which is being authentic at work!  As most of you already know, most workplaces either treat authenticity like a performance or punish you the second you actually show up as yourself.  I'm joined by Madison Butler, who literally wrote a book about this, and we're getting into why authenticity feels so dangerous, why corporate America says they want it but freaks out when you deliver, and how to practice authenticity without tanking your career.  If you've ever felt like you're performing a version of yourself at work instead of just existing, you’ll probably relate to this discussion! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more. (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:53) Something New Madison Wants to Learn This Year (00:09:12) What Prompted Madison to Publish a Book? (00:14:45) What Authenticity at Work Means in 2026 (00:25:00) Why Does Being Authentic at Work Still Feel Dangerous for So Many People? (00:30:25) Madison’s Personal “Toolkit” (00:36:55) Is the Average Exec Constantly Trying to Grow, or Complacent in Their Power? (00:45:37) Building Authenticity at Work Without Turning it Into Weird Cultural Theater (00:48:36) How to Practice Authenticity in a Way That is Safe and Strategic If you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Madison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Today, we're talking about a topic that shouldn't be controversial but somehow still is, which is being authentic at work!  As most of you already know, most workplaces either treat authenticity like a performance or punish you the second you actually show up as yourself.  I'm joined by Madison Butler, who literally wrote a book about this, and we're getting into why authenticity feels so dangerous, why corporate America says they want it but freaks out when you deliver, and how to practice authenticity without tanking your career.  If you've ever felt like you're performing a version of yourself at work instead of just existing, you’ll probably relate to this discussion! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more. (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:53) Something New Madison Wants to Learn This Year (00:09:12) What Prompted Madison to Publish a Book? (00:14:45) What Authenticity at Work Means in 2026 (00:25:00) Why Does Being Authentic at Work Still Feel Dangerous for So Many People? (00:30:25) Madison’s Personal “Toolkit” (00:36:55) Is the Average Exec Constantly Trying to Grow, or Complacent in Their Power? (00:45:37) Building Authenticity at Work Without Turning it Into Weird Cultural Theater (00:48:36) How to Practice Authenticity in a Way That is Safe and Strategic If you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Madison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Today, we're talking about a topic that shouldn't be controversial but somehow still is, which is being authentic at work! 

As most of you already know, most workplaces either treat authenticity like a performance or punish you the second you actually show up as yourself. 

I'm joined by Madison Butler, who literally wrote a book about this, and we're getting into why authenticity feels so dangerous, why corporate America says they want it but freaks out when you deliver, and how to practice authenticity without tanking your career. 

If you've ever felt like you're performing a version of yourself at work instead of just existing, you’ll probably relate to this discussion!

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more.


(00:00:00) Intro

(00:04:53) Something New Madison Wants to Learn This Year

(00:09:12) What Prompted Madison to Publish a Book?

(00:14:45) What Authenticity at Work Means in 2026

(00:25:00) Why Does Being Authentic at Work Still Feel Dangerous for So Many People?

(00:30:25) Madison’s Personal “Toolkit”

(00:36:55) Is the Average Exec Constantly Trying to Grow, or Complacent in Their Power?

(00:45:37) Building Authenticity at Work Without Turning it Into Weird Cultural Theater

(00:48:36) How to Practice Authenticity in a Way That is Safe and Strategic


If you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Madison:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3260 S11 E6: Your Old Playbook Died and Nobody Told You with Various Guests I'm doing something a little different today and revisiting Season 6 where I asked every single guest the same question:  “What's one thing HR folks should rethink?”  And honestly, I've been in this whole new and rethinking era lately, writing about it in the newsletter, talking about it nonstop on the pod, and it just felt like the right time to bring these answers back because, let's be real, we all need the reminder!  Work is changing faster than it's ever changed before, which means the cadence of how we think about things has to change too.  Sometimes I genuinely worry that the solutions I built six weeks ago don't even work for today, let alone six months ago!  So consider this your dose of inspiration, hearing from some of my favorite guests on all the things we should be rethinking.  Hopefully it sparks something in you, or at the very least, makes you feel less alone in the chaos.  Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more. 00:01:28 - Improving Equitable Operations in Your Org 00:04:01 - Just Be Honest About Your Culture to Candidates 00:13:35 - Embracing People’s Passions Outside of Work 00:16:42 - When Leaders Are a Common Blocker to HR 00:18:52 - Finally Holding Leaders Accountable 00:21:55 - Why HR Should be Thought of as a Creative Department 00:23:27 - Addressing Employee Turnover and Going Back to the Basics And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow DeMario: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demario-bell-7a510994/ Follow Joel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/ Follow Justin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingignac/ Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Follow Nikki: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkirap/ Follow Halai: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halai-shukran/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:28:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef I'm doing something a little different today and revisiting Season 6 where I asked every single guest the same question:  “What's one thing HR folks should rethink?”  And honestly, I've been in this whole new and rethinking era lately, writing about it in the newsletter, talking about it nonstop on the pod, and it just felt like the right time to bring these answers back because, let's be real, we all need the reminder!  Work is changing faster than it's ever changed before, which means the cadence of how we think about things has to change too.  Sometimes I genuinely worry that the solutions I built six weeks ago don't even work for today, let alone six months ago!  So consider this your dose of inspiration, hearing from some of my favorite guests on all the things we should be rethinking.  Hopefully it sparks something in you, or at the very least, makes you feel less alone in the chaos.  Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more. 00:01:28 - Improving Equitable Operations in Your Org 00:04:01 - Just Be Honest About Your Culture to Candidates 00:13:35 - Embracing People’s Passions Outside of Work 00:16:42 - When Leaders Are a Common Blocker to HR 00:18:52 - Finally Holding Leaders Accountable 00:21:55 - Why HR Should be Thought of as a Creative Department 00:23:27 - Addressing Employee Turnover and Going Back to the Basics And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow DeMario: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demario-bell-7a510994/ Follow Joel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/ Follow Justin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingignac/ Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Follow Nikki: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkirap/ Follow Halai: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halai-shukran/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef I'm doing something a little different today and revisiting Season 6 where I asked every single guest the same question: 

“What's one thing HR folks should rethink?” 

And honestly, I've been in this whole new and rethinking era lately, writing about it in the newsletter, talking about it nonstop on the pod, and it just felt like the right time to bring these answers back because, let's be real, we all need the reminder! 

Work is changing faster than it's ever changed before, which means the cadence of how we think about things has to change too. 

Sometimes I genuinely worry that the solutions I built six weeks ago don't even work for today, let alone six months ago! 

So consider this your dose of inspiration, hearing from some of my favorite guests on all the things we should be rethinking. 

Hopefully it sparks something in you, or at the very least, makes you feel less alone in the chaos. 

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more.

00:01:28 - Improving Equitable Operations in Your Org

00:04:01 - Just Be Honest About Your Culture to Candidates

00:13:35 - Embracing People’s Passions Outside of Work

00:16:42 - When Leaders Are a Common Blocker to HR

00:18:52 - Finally Holding Leaders Accountable

00:21:55 - Why HR Should be Thought of as a Creative Department

00:23:27 - Addressing Employee Turnover and Going Back to the Basics


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow DeMario:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demario-bell-7a510994/

Follow Joel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/

Follow Justin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingignac/

Follow Morgan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/

Follow Jessica:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/

Follow Nikki:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkirap/

Follow Halai:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halai-shukran/

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LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 1836 S11 E5: We're Rewriting Leadership Rules Because Yours Were Never Meant for Us with Amanda Litman We're out here constantly hearing that Gen Z is "so different" and Millennials "just don't get it," but nobody ever stops to ask how or why they're different.  It's not because we're lazy or entitled (though I know that's everyone's favorite narrative).  It's because we looked at the leadership systems y'all built, said absolutely not, and decided to burn it all down and start over! Amanda Litman and I got into the leadership myths that are finally dying, why vulnerability isn't a weakness, how social media completely changed what leadership looks like, and why so many of us refuse to let our jobs become our entire personality.  This episode is for anyone who's ever felt gaslit for having boundaries, anyone who's been told they're "too much" for expecting basic humanity in the workplace, and anyone who knows the way things have always been done is not the way things should keep being done. Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more. 00:05:41 - One New Thing Amanda Wants to Learn This Year 00:15:07 - Why Are Leadership Myths Continue to Persist? 00:20:51 - Seeing More Representation in Entertainment Media and Exec Boards 00:26:41 - What Earned Authority Looks Like Now vs a Decade Ago 00:29:36 - Where Orgs Consistently Misread Next Gen Employees 00:36:41 - How Younger Generations Manage Power Struggles 00:42:46 - How Loyalty is Perceived Among Different Generations And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalitman/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef We're out here constantly hearing that Gen Z is "so different" and Millennials "just don't get it," but nobody ever stops to ask how or why they're different.  It's not because we're lazy or entitled (though I know that's everyone's favorite narrative).  It's because we looked at the leadership systems y'all built, said absolutely not, and decided to burn it all down and start over! Amanda Litman and I got into the leadership myths that are finally dying, why vulnerability isn't a weakness, how social media completely changed what leadership looks like, and why so many of us refuse to let our jobs become our entire personality.  This episode is for anyone who's ever felt gaslit for having boundaries, anyone who's been told they're "too much" for expecting basic humanity in the workplace, and anyone who knows the way things have always been done is not the way things should keep being done. Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more. 00:05:41 - One New Thing Amanda Wants to Learn This Year 00:15:07 - Why Are Leadership Myths Continue to Persist? 00:20:51 - Seeing More Representation in Entertainment Media and Exec Boards 00:26:41 - What Earned Authority Looks Like Now vs a Decade Ago 00:29:36 - Where Orgs Consistently Misread Next Gen Employees 00:36:41 - How Younger Generations Manage Power Struggles 00:42:46 - How Loyalty is Perceived Among Different Generations And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Amanda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalitman/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef We're out here constantly hearing that Gen Z is "so different" and Millennials "just don't get it," but nobody ever stops to ask how or why they're different. 

It's not because we're lazy or entitled (though I know that's everyone's favorite narrative). 

It's because we looked at the leadership systems y'all built, said absolutely not, and decided to burn it all down and start over!

Amanda Litman and I got into the leadership myths that are finally dying, why vulnerability isn't a weakness, how social media completely changed what leadership looks like, and why so many of us refuse to let our jobs become our entire personality. 

This episode is for anyone who's ever felt gaslit for having boundaries, anyone who's been told they're "too much" for expecting basic humanity in the workplace, and anyone who knows the way things have always been done is not the way things should keep being done.

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more.

00:05:41 - One New Thing Amanda Wants to Learn This Year

00:15:07 - Why Are Leadership Myths Continue to Persist?

00:20:51 - Seeing More Representation in Entertainment Media and Exec Boards

00:26:41 - What Earned Authority Looks Like Now vs a Decade Ago

00:29:36 - Where Orgs Consistently Misread Next Gen Employees

00:36:41 - How Younger Generations Manage Power Struggles

00:42:46 - How Loyalty is Perceived Among Different Generations

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Amanda:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalitman/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3448 S11 E4: Decentering Work: What Happens When Your Job Isn't Everything with Ayanna Kelly Why does work feel so empty right now?  Like…we followed the rules and did the hustle.  We even swallowed parts of ourselves to survive professionally, and yet, here we are grieving something we can’t quite name. I often say that the most interesting things about me have nothing to do with my career, and it’s nice when those things have time to shine, y’know? I sat down with Ayanna Kelly to dig into the hard stuff: why we're all grieving the workplace we thought we'd have, why monetizing our passions sometimes kills the joy, and what it actually means to decenter work from our identity when we've spent our whole lives tying our worth to our job titles. If you’re looking for new definitions of success that don't require you to sacrifice your entire nervous system, this is for you! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more. It’s vulnerable, but somehow still hopeful 00:01:55 - The First Time Hebba Met Ayanna 00:08:40 - Something New Ayanna Wants to Learn This Year 00:11:15 - Why Does Fulfillment at Work Feel so Hard Right Now? 00:17:06 - What We’re Grieving About Work That We Haven’t Talked About Out Loud 00:24:51 - Why Are We Expected to Monetize Our Passions? 00:38:40 - Being Your True Self at Work After Years of Emotional Suppression 00:46:55 - Why Meaningful Work Doesn’t Have to Be Central to Your Identity 00:52:49 - Ayanna’s Advice for Rethinking About Fulfillment And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Ayanna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayannaskelly/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Why does work feel so empty right now?  Like…we followed the rules and did the hustle.  We even swallowed parts of ourselves to survive professionally, and yet, here we are grieving something we can’t quite name. I often say that the most interesting things about me have nothing to do with my career, and it’s nice when those things have time to shine, y’know? I sat down with Ayanna Kelly to dig into the hard stuff: why we're all grieving the workplace we thought we'd have, why monetizing our passions sometimes kills the joy, and what it actually means to decenter work from our identity when we've spent our whole lives tying our worth to our job titles. If you’re looking for new definitions of success that don't require you to sacrifice your entire nervous system, this is for you! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more. It’s vulnerable, but somehow still hopeful 00:01:55 - The First Time Hebba Met Ayanna 00:08:40 - Something New Ayanna Wants to Learn This Year 00:11:15 - Why Does Fulfillment at Work Feel so Hard Right Now? 00:17:06 - What We’re Grieving About Work That We Haven’t Talked About Out Loud 00:24:51 - Why Are We Expected to Monetize Our Passions? 00:38:40 - Being Your True Self at Work After Years of Emotional Suppression 00:46:55 - Why Meaningful Work Doesn’t Have to Be Central to Your Identity 00:52:49 - Ayanna’s Advice for Rethinking About Fulfillment And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Ayanna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayannaskelly/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Why does work feel so empty right now? 

Like…we followed the rules and did the hustle. 

We even swallowed parts of ourselves to survive professionally, and yet, here we are grieving something we can’t quite name.

I often say that the most interesting things about me have nothing to do with my career, and it’s nice when those things have time to shine, y’know?

I sat down with Ayanna Kelly to dig into the hard stuff: why we're all grieving the workplace we thought we'd have, why monetizing our passions sometimes kills the joy, and what it actually means to decenter work from our identity when we've spent our whole lives tying our worth to our job titles.

If you’re looking for new definitions of success that don't require you to sacrifice your entire nervous system, this is for you!

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more.

It’s vulnerable, but somehow still hopeful

00:01:55 - The First Time Hebba Met Ayanna

00:08:40 - Something New Ayanna Wants to Learn This Year

00:11:15 - Why Does Fulfillment at Work Feel so Hard Right Now?

00:17:06 - What We’re Grieving About Work That We Haven’t Talked About Out Loud

00:24:51 - Why Are We Expected to Monetize Our Passions?

00:38:40 - Being Your True Self at Work After Years of Emotional Suppression

00:46:55 - Why Meaningful Work Doesn’t Have to Be Central to Your Identity

00:52:49 - Ayanna’s Advice for Rethinking About Fulfillment

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Ayanna:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayannaskelly/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3454 S11 E3: R.I.P. to Traditional Careers as we Know Them with Cassandra Babilya I’ve been thinking a lot about how aggressively we were sold the idea of career growth, and how nobody ever explained what happens when you get there and it still doesn’t feel good! This episode is a big, honest reset on what careers even mean these days, because the whole traditional career ladder thing hasn’t been the same since the early 2020’s. Cassandra Babilya and I talk about why stability is basically a myth now, why doing everything “right” doesn’t guarantee fulfillment, and why portfolio careers, flexibility, and values are replacing titles and ladders.  If your definition of success is quietly changing and you’re wondering how you can define it in a way that fits the times, come listen to our chat! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more. 00:01:53 - Something New Cassandra Wants to Learn This Year 00:04:06 - Why Traditional Career Ladders are Kinda Broken These Days 00:09:42 - What Does a Modern Career Actually Look Like Today? 00:17:22 - What Skills Matter More Than Job Titles? 00:27:52 - Should HR be Giving Different Career Advice to Early Career People Now? 00:35:18 - Redefining Professional Success in the Modern Era 00:38:56 - Why Are We Still Pretending Career Progression is the Same? 00:42:35 - How to Approach the Idea of Reshaping Career Paths And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef I’ve been thinking a lot about how aggressively we were sold the idea of career growth, and how nobody ever explained what happens when you get there and it still doesn’t feel good! This episode is a big, honest reset on what careers even mean these days, because the whole traditional career ladder thing hasn’t been the same since the early 2020’s. Cassandra Babilya and I talk about why stability is basically a myth now, why doing everything “right” doesn’t guarantee fulfillment, and why portfolio careers, flexibility, and values are replacing titles and ladders.  If your definition of success is quietly changing and you’re wondering how you can define it in a way that fits the times, come listen to our chat! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more. 00:01:53 - Something New Cassandra Wants to Learn This Year 00:04:06 - Why Traditional Career Ladders are Kinda Broken These Days 00:09:42 - What Does a Modern Career Actually Look Like Today? 00:17:22 - What Skills Matter More Than Job Titles? 00:27:52 - Should HR be Giving Different Career Advice to Early Career People Now? 00:35:18 - Redefining Professional Success in the Modern Era 00:38:56 - Why Are We Still Pretending Career Progression is the Same? 00:42:35 - How to Approach the Idea of Reshaping Career Paths And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef I’ve been thinking a lot about how aggressively we were sold the idea of career growth, and how nobody ever explained what happens when you get there and it still doesn’t feel good!

This episode is a big, honest reset on what careers even mean these days, because the whole traditional career ladder thing hasn’t been the same since the early 2020’s.

Cassandra Babilya and I talk about why stability is basically a myth now, why doing everything “right” doesn’t guarantee fulfillment, and why portfolio careers, flexibility, and values are replacing titles and ladders. 

If your definition of success is quietly changing and you’re wondering how you can define it in a way that fits the times, come listen to our chat!

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠⁠ to learn more.

00:01:53 - Something New Cassandra Wants to Learn This Year

00:04:06 - Why Traditional Career Ladders are Kinda Broken These Days

00:09:42 - What Does a Modern Career Actually Look Like Today?

00:17:22 - What Skills Matter More Than Job Titles?

00:27:52 - Should HR be Giving Different Career Advice to Early Career People Now?

00:35:18 - Redefining Professional Success in the Modern Era

00:38:56 - Why Are We Still Pretending Career Progression is the Same?

00:42:35 - How to Approach the Idea of Reshaping Career Paths

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Cassandra:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3022 S11 E2: Is Industry the Most Honest Show About Modern Work? with Dave Garcia This week I’m feeling extremely pop-culture-brained because my fav show Industry is back, and if you think it’s just a show about finance…I’m here to inform you it’s actually a horror story about work.  We’re talking: ambition with zero guardrails, power with zero accountability, jobs becoming entire identities way too early, and the whole nine yards. From an HR lens, it’s equal parts fascinating and deeply unsettling, but there are plenty of valuable takeaways nonetheless! I brought back my fellow Industry lover and friend, Dave Garcia, to unpack what the show gets right, what it exaggerates, and why it feels uncomfortably familiar.  Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more. 00:04:17 - How Hebba and Dave Started Watching Industry 00:05:37 - One New Thing Dave Wants to Learn This Year 00:08:17 - What Industry Says About Work, and Why We’re Talking About It 00:20:38 - How Grind Culture Reveals Socialized Dysfunction 00:31:06 - Accepting Status in Exchange for Safety 00:38:53 - How Power Affects Corporate Dynamics 00:49:32 - What Industry Gets Right About How Meritocracy Actually Works 00:59:57 - The Critiques of Hustle Culture 01:08:20 - What Industry Reveals About What Most Workplace Conversations Avoid 01:13:01 - Uncomfortable Conversations Industry Might Force You to Have And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef This week I’m feeling extremely pop-culture-brained because my fav show Industry is back, and if you think it’s just a show about finance…I’m here to inform you it’s actually a horror story about work.  We’re talking: ambition with zero guardrails, power with zero accountability, jobs becoming entire identities way too early, and the whole nine yards. From an HR lens, it’s equal parts fascinating and deeply unsettling, but there are plenty of valuable takeaways nonetheless! I brought back my fellow Industry lover and friend, Dave Garcia, to unpack what the show gets right, what it exaggerates, and why it feels uncomfortably familiar.  Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more. 00:04:17 - How Hebba and Dave Started Watching Industry 00:05:37 - One New Thing Dave Wants to Learn This Year 00:08:17 - What Industry Says About Work, and Why We’re Talking About It 00:20:38 - How Grind Culture Reveals Socialized Dysfunction 00:31:06 - Accepting Status in Exchange for Safety 00:38:53 - How Power Affects Corporate Dynamics 00:49:32 - What Industry Gets Right About How Meritocracy Actually Works 00:59:57 - The Critiques of Hustle Culture 01:08:20 - What Industry Reveals About What Most Workplace Conversations Avoid 01:13:01 - Uncomfortable Conversations Industry Might Force You to Have And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef This week I’m feeling extremely pop-culture-brained because my fav show Industry is back, and if you think it’s just a show about finance…I’m here to inform you it’s actually a horror story about work. 

We’re talking: ambition with zero guardrails, power with zero accountability, jobs becoming entire identities way too early, and the whole nine yards.

From an HR lens, it’s equal parts fascinating and deeply unsettling, but there are plenty of valuable takeaways nonetheless!

I brought back my fellow Industry lover and friend, Dave Garcia, to unpack what the show gets right, what it exaggerates, and why it feels uncomfortably familiar. 

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit ⁠quantumworkplace.com⁠ to learn more.


00:04:17 - How Hebba and Dave Started Watching Industry

00:05:37 - One New Thing Dave Wants to Learn This Year

00:08:17 - What Industry Says About Work, and Why We’re Talking About It

00:20:38 - How Grind Culture Reveals Socialized Dysfunction

00:31:06 - Accepting Status in Exchange for Safety

00:38:53 - How Power Affects Corporate Dynamics

00:49:32 - What Industry Gets Right About How Meritocracy Actually Works

00:59:57 - The Critiques of Hustle Culture

01:08:20 - What Industry Reveals About What Most Workplace Conversations Avoid

01:13:01 - Uncomfortable Conversations Industry Might Force You to Have

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Dave:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 4839 S11 E1: HR’s Ins and Outs (and What We’re Officially Done Tolerating) with Jessica Winder Welcome to a new season of your favorite podcast!!! It’s the new year, which means the internet is yelling about new goals, new strategies, and new tools, while HR is still over here duct-taping broken systems and being told (once again) to do more with less.  So this season, I picked a very simple theme: NEW.  New ideas. New rules. New levels of honesty about what’s actually working and what needs to be dragged out back and retired.  We’re kicking things off with an Ins and Outs episode, which is basically the stuff HR has been whispering about in group chats.  And because this topic deserved real honesty, I brought back my favorite fellow shit-talker, Jessica Winder! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit quantumworkplace.com to learn more. 0:05:44 - Something New Jessica Wants to Learn This Year 0:12:23 - Ins and Outs, Inspired by TikTok 0:21:23 - Clarity Around Learning Skills vs Vibes-based Expectations 0:28:48 - Stop Assuming Everybody Wants to be Managers 0:35:27 - AI as a Co-pilot vs a Human Replacement 0:40:25 - Hiring Fewer, Better Defined Roles vs Overhiring  0:40:25 - Stop Pretending Pay is Not a Cultural Issue 0:56:45 - Why HR Needs a POV, Not Neutrality And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Welcome to a new season of your favorite podcast!!! It’s the new year, which means the internet is yelling about new goals, new strategies, and new tools, while HR is still over here duct-taping broken systems and being told (once again) to do more with less.  So this season, I picked a very simple theme: NEW.  New ideas. New rules. New levels of honesty about what’s actually working and what needs to be dragged out back and retired.  We’re kicking things off with an Ins and Outs episode, which is basically the stuff HR has been whispering about in group chats.  And because this topic deserved real honesty, I brought back my favorite fellow shit-talker, Jessica Winder! Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance.  Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit quantumworkplace.com to learn more. 0:05:44 - Something New Jessica Wants to Learn This Year 0:12:23 - Ins and Outs, Inspired by TikTok 0:21:23 - Clarity Around Learning Skills vs Vibes-based Expectations 0:28:48 - Stop Assuming Everybody Wants to be Managers 0:35:27 - AI as a Co-pilot vs a Human Replacement 0:40:25 - Hiring Fewer, Better Defined Roles vs Overhiring  0:40:25 - Stop Pretending Pay is Not a Cultural Issue 0:56:45 - Why HR Needs a POV, Not Neutrality And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Welcome to a new season of your favorite podcast!!!

It’s the new year, which means the internet is yelling about new goals, new strategies, and new tools, while HR is still over here duct-taping broken systems and being told (once again) to do more with less. 

So this season, I picked a very simple theme: NEW. 

New ideas. New rules. New levels of honesty about what’s actually working and what needs to be dragged out back and retired. 

We’re kicking things off with an Ins and Outs episode, which is basically the stuff HR has been whispering about in group chats. 

And because this topic deserved real honesty, I brought back my favorite fellow shit-talker, Jessica Winder!

Quantum Workplace helps leaders build thriving teams that fuel business success. We give leaders at every level a clear path forward—by unlocking critical talent insights across engagement, performance, and development. With clarity and confidence, people leaders can act decisively, scale leadership quality, and strengthen connection and performance. 

Trusted by thousands of people-focused companies, Quantum Workplace makes it easier to keep teams aligned, empowered, growing, and valued on the path to business success. Visit quantumworkplace.com to learn more.


0:05:44 - Something New Jessica Wants to Learn This Year

0:12:23 - Ins and Outs, Inspired by TikTok

0:21:23 - Clarity Around Learning Skills vs Vibes-based Expectations

0:28:48 - Stop Assuming Everybody Wants to be Managers

0:35:27 - AI as a Co-pilot vs a Human Replacement

0:40:25 - Hiring Fewer, Better Defined Roles vs Overhiring 

0:40:25 - Stop Pretending Pay is Not a Cultural Issue

0:56:45 - Why HR Needs a POV, Not Neutrality

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Jessica:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 4064 S10 E10: HR in 2026 - Wishes, Warnings, and Demands Okay, we made it! WHEW. Welcome to the final episode of I Hate It Here for 2025, which feels both celebratory and mildly unhinged.  This episode is me doing what I do best: yappin with people I deeply admire and respect, asking them about their wishes for HR in 2026…while also openly admitting that I’m lowkey a little scared of what’s coming next.  The market is weird AF, recruiters are exhausted, candidates are frustrated, and the tools are absolutely not keeping up!  But instead of spiraling alone (okay, spiraling less), I wanted to end the year by bringing some of my fav people together, because the only reason I’m still standing in this job is community, collective honesty, and the belief that if we keep talking about what’s actually happening, HR might just survive, and maybe even win. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. 0:00:36 - Cassandra Babilya’s Wish for 2026 0:13:05 - Stacey Nordwall’s Wish for 2026 0:20:26 - Morgan Williams’s Wish for 2026 0:25:38 - Cassidy Edward’s Wish for 2026 0:32:36 - Tara Turk-Haynes’s Wish for 2026 And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/ Follow Stacey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceynordwall/ Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Cassidy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/ Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Okay, we made it! WHEW. Welcome to the final episode of I Hate It Here for 2025, which feels both celebratory and mildly unhinged.  This episode is me doing what I do best: yappin with people I deeply admire and respect, asking them about their wishes for HR in 2026…while also openly admitting that I’m lowkey a little scared of what’s coming next.  The market is weird AF, recruiters are exhausted, candidates are frustrated, and the tools are absolutely not keeping up!  But instead of spiraling alone (okay, spiraling less), I wanted to end the year by bringing some of my fav people together, because the only reason I’m still standing in this job is community, collective honesty, and the belief that if we keep talking about what’s actually happening, HR might just survive, and maybe even win. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. 0:00:36 - Cassandra Babilya’s Wish for 2026 0:13:05 - Stacey Nordwall’s Wish for 2026 0:20:26 - Morgan Williams’s Wish for 2026 0:25:38 - Cassidy Edward’s Wish for 2026 0:32:36 - Tara Turk-Haynes’s Wish for 2026 And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/ Follow Stacey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceynordwall/ Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Cassidy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/ Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Okay, we made it! WHEW.

Welcome to the final episode of I Hate It Here for 2025, which feels both celebratory and mildly unhinged. 

This episode is me doing what I do best: yappin with people I deeply admire and respect, asking them about their wishes for HR in 2026…while also openly admitting that I’m lowkey a little scared of what’s coming next. 

The market is weird AF, recruiters are exhausted, candidates are frustrated, and the tools are absolutely not keeping up! 

But instead of spiraling alone (okay, spiraling less), I wanted to end the year by bringing some of my fav people together, because the only reason I’m still standing in this job is community, collective honesty, and the belief that if we keep talking about what’s actually happening, HR might just survive, and maybe even win.

Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.

0:00:36 - Cassandra Babilya’s Wish for 2026

0:13:05 - Stacey Nordwall’s Wish for 2026

0:20:26 - Morgan Williams’s Wish for 2026

0:25:38 - Cassidy Edward’s Wish for 2026

0:32:36 - Tara Turk-Haynes’s Wish for 2026

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Cassandra:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/

Follow Stacey:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceynordwall/

Follow Morgan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/

Follow Cassidy:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/

Follow Tara:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2651 S10 E9: Toxic Workplaces are F*cking us up with Chris Hagood Raise your hand if you’ve worked in a toxic environment before! That’s probably 99.9% of you, so today we’re talking about those negative environments that get inside your nervous system and refuse to leave quietly.  The kind that turn you into a hyper-vigilant, over-prepared shell of yourself who flinches at a sporadic calendar invite titled “Quick Sync.” I brought back one of my favorite humans, close friend, returning guest, and resident shit talker Chris Hagood, because he actually understands the emotional underlayer of work, and I don’t mean just the LinkedIn version.  We get into how toxic cultures shape your identity, follow you long after you leave, and what it takes to unlearn survival mode when chaos becomes your baseline. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. 0:02:43 -  How Lived Experiences Shape Your Reaction to Toxicity at Work 0:08:30 -  Minimizing Toxicity Because You’re Conditioned to “Just Deal With It” 0:14:44 - Why Old Patterns Get Reactivated in Toxic Workplaces 0:17:20 - Why People Doubt Themselves More After a Toxic Job and Not During 0:20:27 - The First Step to Undoing a Toxic Environment 0:40:37 - How Toxicity Distorts Your Sense of Value, Competence, or Belonging 0:45:24 - How Tolerating Toxic Behavior Creates Long-term Damage 0:48:07 - What Habits Stick With You After Surviving a Toxic Workplace? 0:51:58 - Advice to People Currently Working in a Toxic Environment And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:06:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Raise your hand if you’ve worked in a toxic environment before! That’s probably 99.9% of you, so today we’re talking about those negative environments that get inside your nervous system and refuse to leave quietly.  The kind that turn you into a hyper-vigilant, over-prepared shell of yourself who flinches at a sporadic calendar invite titled “Quick Sync.” I brought back one of my favorite humans, close friend, returning guest, and resident shit talker Chris Hagood, because he actually understands the emotional underlayer of work, and I don’t mean just the LinkedIn version.  We get into how toxic cultures shape your identity, follow you long after you leave, and what it takes to unlearn survival mode when chaos becomes your baseline. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. 0:02:43 -  How Lived Experiences Shape Your Reaction to Toxicity at Work 0:08:30 -  Minimizing Toxicity Because You’re Conditioned to “Just Deal With It” 0:14:44 - Why Old Patterns Get Reactivated in Toxic Workplaces 0:17:20 - Why People Doubt Themselves More After a Toxic Job and Not During 0:20:27 - The First Step to Undoing a Toxic Environment 0:40:37 - How Toxicity Distorts Your Sense of Value, Competence, or Belonging 0:45:24 - How Tolerating Toxic Behavior Creates Long-term Damage 0:48:07 - What Habits Stick With You After Surviving a Toxic Workplace? 0:51:58 - Advice to People Currently Working in a Toxic Environment And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Raise your hand if you’ve worked in a toxic environment before!

That’s probably 99.9% of you, so today we’re talking about those negative environments that get inside your nervous system and refuse to leave quietly. 

The kind that turn you into a hyper-vigilant, over-prepared shell of yourself who flinches at a sporadic calendar invite titled “Quick Sync.”

I brought back one of my favorite humans, close friend, returning guest, and resident shit talker Chris Hagood, because he actually understands the emotional underlayer of work, and I don’t mean just the LinkedIn version. 

We get into how toxic cultures shape your identity, follow you long after you leave, and what it takes to unlearn survival mode when chaos becomes your baseline.

Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.

0:02:43 -  How Lived Experiences Shape Your Reaction to Toxicity at Work

0:08:30 -  Minimizing Toxicity Because You’re Conditioned to “Just Deal With It”

0:14:44 - Why Old Patterns Get Reactivated in Toxic Workplaces

0:17:20 - Why People Doubt Themselves More After a Toxic Job and Not During

0:20:27 - The First Step to Undoing a Toxic Environment

0:40:37 - How Toxicity Distorts Your Sense of Value, Competence, or Belonging

0:45:24 - How Tolerating Toxic Behavior Creates Long-term Damage

0:48:07 - What Habits Stick With You After Surviving a Toxic Workplace?

0:51:58 - Advice to People Currently Working in a Toxic Environment

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Chris:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3705 S10 E8: How Grief Breaks You, Then Remakes You with George Boone Listen, I tried so hard not to cry recording this episode. Today George Boone and I are talking about grief, the thing that HR loves to pretend can be solved with a three-day bereavement policy and a sad little “OOO.”  But grief is messy and human and shows up everywhere: in how you work, lead, love, set boundaries, and literally get out of bed.  George and I both carry losses that changed us forever, and instead of shoving that into the corporate void, we’re unpacking what it actually means to keep showing up while your heart is busy learning a whole new shape.  It’s honest. It’s tender. And somehow…it’s also hopeful. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. 00:04:27 - Yes, George Boone IS Related to Daniel Boone and Benson Boone 00:08:43 - The Grief That Shaped George the Most as a Person 00:16:45 - How Grief Shows up at Work  00:27:38 - How Grief Shows up in Your Style of Leadership 00:34:03 - The Loneliness That Comes With Grief 00:39:32 - Functioning at Work While You’re Experiencing Grief 00:58:02 - How Grief Makes You Softer/Sharper And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow George: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgelboone/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Listen, I tried so hard not to cry recording this episode. Today George Boone and I are talking about grief, the thing that HR loves to pretend can be solved with a three-day bereavement policy and a sad little “OOO.”  But grief is messy and human and shows up everywhere: in how you work, lead, love, set boundaries, and literally get out of bed.  George and I both carry losses that changed us forever, and instead of shoving that into the corporate void, we’re unpacking what it actually means to keep showing up while your heart is busy learning a whole new shape.  It’s honest. It’s tender. And somehow…it’s also hopeful. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. 00:04:27 - Yes, George Boone IS Related to Daniel Boone and Benson Boone 00:08:43 - The Grief That Shaped George the Most as a Person 00:16:45 - How Grief Shows up at Work  00:27:38 - How Grief Shows up in Your Style of Leadership 00:34:03 - The Loneliness That Comes With Grief 00:39:32 - Functioning at Work While You’re Experiencing Grief 00:58:02 - How Grief Makes You Softer/Sharper And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow George: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgelboone/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Listen, I tried so hard not to cry recording this episode.

Today George Boone and I are talking about grief, the thing that HR loves to pretend can be solved with a three-day bereavement policy and a sad little “OOO.” 

But grief is messy and human and shows up everywhere: in how you work, lead, love, set boundaries, and literally get out of bed. 

George and I both carry losses that changed us forever, and instead of shoving that into the corporate void, we’re unpacking what it actually means to keep showing up while your heart is busy learning a whole new shape. 

It’s honest. It’s tender. And somehow…it’s also hopeful.


Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.


00:04:27 - Yes, George Boone IS Related to Daniel Boone and Benson Boone

00:08:43 - The Grief That Shaped George the Most as a Person

00:16:45 - How Grief Shows up at Work 

00:27:38 - How Grief Shows up in Your Style of Leadership

00:34:03 - The Loneliness That Comes With Grief

00:39:32 - Functioning at Work While You’re Experiencing Grief

00:58:02 - How Grief Makes You Softer/Sharper

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow George:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgelboone/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 4380 S10 E7: Proof Your Job Is Rewriting Your Personality in Real Time with Jessie Stettin Workplace culture rewires us in ways that could take a whole lifetime to understand. It shapes our identity, confidence, authority issues, communication style, and even how we show up outside of work without realizing it!  And Jessie Stettin and I go there: your real life shows up at work too, influencing how you lead, handle conflict, and how you interpret every “quick chat” from your boss.  Who would have thought that things you did as a child still influence your work identity in such sneaky ways??? Culture is this invisible exchange constantly happening in both directions, shaping you while you’re shaping it…whether you signed up for it or not. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠here. 0:05:00 - How Jessie Became an End-of-Life Doula 0:10:09 - Childhood Rules We Assumed Still Applied at Work, But Don’t 0:18:50 - Lessons About Authority and Belonging at Work 0:26:41 - Cultures That Have Shaped How Jessie Thinks About Success 0:36:47 - Being Stuck in an Environment Where You Feel Like You Don’t Belong 0:42:43 - A Point in Your Career When You Can Influence Your Culture 0:56:02 - How Jessie Would Redesign How People Socialize at Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiestettin/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:05:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Workplace culture rewires us in ways that could take a whole lifetime to understand. It shapes our identity, confidence, authority issues, communication style, and even how we show up outside of work without realizing it!  And Jessie Stettin and I go there: your real life shows up at work too, influencing how you lead, handle conflict, and how you interpret every “quick chat” from your boss.  Who would have thought that things you did as a child still influence your work identity in such sneaky ways??? Culture is this invisible exchange constantly happening in both directions, shaping you while you’re shaping it…whether you signed up for it or not. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠here. 0:05:00 - How Jessie Became an End-of-Life Doula 0:10:09 - Childhood Rules We Assumed Still Applied at Work, But Don’t 0:18:50 - Lessons About Authority and Belonging at Work 0:26:41 - Cultures That Have Shaped How Jessie Thinks About Success 0:36:47 - Being Stuck in an Environment Where You Feel Like You Don’t Belong 0:42:43 - A Point in Your Career When You Can Influence Your Culture 0:56:02 - How Jessie Would Redesign How People Socialize at Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiestettin/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Workplace culture rewires us in ways that could take a whole lifetime to understand.

It shapes our identity, confidence, authority issues, communication style, and even how we show up outside of work without realizing it! 

And Jessie Stettin and I go there: your real life shows up at work too, influencing how you lead, handle conflict, and how you interpret every “quick chat” from your boss. 

Who would have thought that things you did as a child still influence your work identity in such sneaky ways???

Culture is this invisible exchange constantly happening in both directions, shaping you while you’re shaping it…whether you signed up for it or not.


Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.


0:05:00 - How Jessie Became an End-of-Life Doula

0:10:09 - Childhood Rules We Assumed Still Applied at Work, But Don’t

0:18:50 - Lessons About Authority and Belonging at Work

0:26:41 - Cultures That Have Shaped How Jessie Thinks About Success

0:36:47 - Being Stuck in an Environment Where You Feel Like You Don’t Belong

0:42:43 - A Point in Your Career When You Can Influence Your Culture

0:56:02 - How Jessie Would Redesign How People Socialize at Work

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Jessie:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiestettin/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3692 S10 E6: How is Belonging SUPPOSED to Feel at Work? with Erica Lydell Belonging at work is one of those things everyone claims to care about… right up until someone shows up as their full self and suddenly it’s “not professional!”  I hate the idea that someone has to assimilate to belong, so Erica Lydell and I pull the curtain all the way back on masking, identity, neurodiversity, and why belonging is less warm fuzzy feeling and more daily emotional CrossFit.  If you’ve ever been the only one in the room (or felt like you had to earn your seat) this episode will hit you square in the gut…in a good way! Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠here. 0:02:23 - Erica’s Experience Riding a Camel 0:07:02 - Learning That Belonging at Work Isn’t Automatic 0:10:02 - Having to Mute Yourself in Professional Settings 0:18:13 - The Concept of Professionalism 0:26:59 - What Does Belonging at Work Feel Like? 0:42:01 - What Leaders Need to Understand About How Identities Impact How People Show up at Work 0:49:29 - Where to Find Erica And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Erica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-lydell-b0933840/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Belonging at work is one of those things everyone claims to care about… right up until someone shows up as their full self and suddenly it’s “not professional!”  I hate the idea that someone has to assimilate to belong, so Erica Lydell and I pull the curtain all the way back on masking, identity, neurodiversity, and why belonging is less warm fuzzy feeling and more daily emotional CrossFit.  If you’ve ever been the only one in the room (or felt like you had to earn your seat) this episode will hit you square in the gut…in a good way! Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠here. 0:02:23 - Erica’s Experience Riding a Camel 0:07:02 - Learning That Belonging at Work Isn’t Automatic 0:10:02 - Having to Mute Yourself in Professional Settings 0:18:13 - The Concept of Professionalism 0:26:59 - What Does Belonging at Work Feel Like? 0:42:01 - What Leaders Need to Understand About How Identities Impact How People Show up at Work 0:49:29 - Where to Find Erica And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Erica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-lydell-b0933840/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Belonging at work is one of those things everyone claims to care about… right up until someone shows up as their full self and suddenly it’s “not professional!” 

I hate the idea that someone has to assimilate to belong, so Erica Lydell and I pull the curtain all the way back on masking, identity, neurodiversity, and why belonging is less warm fuzzy feeling and more daily emotional CrossFit. 

If you’ve ever been the only one in the room (or felt like you had to earn your seat) this episode will hit you square in the gut…in a good way!


Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠⁠here.


0:02:23 - Erica’s Experience Riding a Camel

0:07:02 - Learning That Belonging at Work Isn’t Automatic

0:10:02 - Having to Mute Yourself in Professional Settings

0:18:13 - The Concept of Professionalism

0:26:59 - What Does Belonging at Work Feel Like?

0:42:01 - What Leaders Need to Understand About How Identities Impact How People Show up at Work

0:49:29 - Where to Find Erica


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Erica:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-lydell-b0933840/ 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3197 S10 E5: Shooting the Sh*t With My Direct Report with Madison Montgomery Okay, friends…this episode is pure fun (okay, a little usual chaos too) in the best way, because I sat down with my actual direct report, Madison Montgomery, who confessed ON AIR that she has never listened to my podcast.  And honestly? Fair.  We talk generational gaps (including the infamous “generational shits” typo I will never emotionally recover from) and the magical Venn diagram that forms when an HR Millennial and a Gen Z truther try to get work done together.  It’s lowkey unhinged, but I hope some of you have this much fun with your own direct reports! Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠here. 0:01:34 -  Hebba Prepares to be Questioned 0:10:09 - Things People Ops Leaders Get Wrong Early in Their Career 0:19:13 - Inheriting Madision as a Direct Report 0:25:39 - How Hebba’s Management Style Evolved Over the Years 0:37:07 - Things Hebba Has Learned From Madison 0:47:10 - Rapid Fire Questions And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Madison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-montgomery14/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Okay, friends…this episode is pure fun (okay, a little usual chaos too) in the best way, because I sat down with my actual direct report, Madison Montgomery, who confessed ON AIR that she has never listened to my podcast.  And honestly? Fair.  We talk generational gaps (including the infamous “generational shits” typo I will never emotionally recover from) and the magical Venn diagram that forms when an HR Millennial and a Gen Z truther try to get work done together.  It’s lowkey unhinged, but I hope some of you have this much fun with your own direct reports! Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠here. 0:01:34 -  Hebba Prepares to be Questioned 0:10:09 - Things People Ops Leaders Get Wrong Early in Their Career 0:19:13 - Inheriting Madision as a Direct Report 0:25:39 - How Hebba’s Management Style Evolved Over the Years 0:37:07 - Things Hebba Has Learned From Madison 0:47:10 - Rapid Fire Questions And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Madison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-montgomery14/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Okay, friends…this episode is pure fun (okay, a little usual chaos too) in the best way, because I sat down with my actual direct report, Madison Montgomery, who confessed ON AIR that she has never listened to my podcast. 

And honestly? Fair. 

We talk generational gaps (including the infamous “generational shits” typo I will never emotionally recover from) and the magical Venn diagram that forms when an HR Millennial and a Gen Z truther try to get work done together. 

It’s lowkey unhinged, but I hope some of you have this much fun with your own direct reports!


Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠⁠here.


0:01:34 -  Hebba Prepares to be Questioned

0:10:09 - Things People Ops Leaders Get Wrong Early in Their Career

0:19:13 - Inheriting Madision as a Direct Report

0:25:39 - How Hebba’s Management Style Evolved Over the Years

0:37:07 - Things Hebba Has Learned From Madison

0:47:10 - Rapid Fire Questions

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Madison:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-montgomery14/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 4102 S10 E4: I Got Coached on Air and Survived with Mary Pat Jacobs This episode might be my most unhinged and enlightening one yet.  The first half is a live coaching session where I fully spiral about my impatience and need for constant clarity (yes, I’m aware of the irony).  In the second half, we go deep on how your leadership style isn’t just who you are, but it’s who work and past experiences have trained you to be.  My guest, leadership coach Mary Pat Jacobs, helps me unpack the mess with empathy, humor, and more therapy-adjacent insights than I was emotionally prepared for.  Buckle up and get ready to take some notes, friends! Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠here. 0:04:12 - The Coaching Agreement   0:07:42 - Determining Success During Coaching 0:18:41 - The Story Hebba Tells Herself About Disappointment 0:27:23 - How Feeling Disappointment Impacts Hebba 0:42:31 - Patterns that Most OFten Shape How Leaders Show up at Work 0:46:21 - How Early Career Experiences Subtly Shape Default Leadership Styles  0:51:22 - Helping Separate Who People Are From What Work Taught Them to Be 0:54:28 - A Belief Most Professionals Need to Unlearn to Grow And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypatjacobs/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef This episode might be my most unhinged and enlightening one yet.  The first half is a live coaching session where I fully spiral about my impatience and need for constant clarity (yes, I’m aware of the irony).  In the second half, we go deep on how your leadership style isn’t just who you are, but it’s who work and past experiences have trained you to be.  My guest, leadership coach Mary Pat Jacobs, helps me unpack the mess with empathy, humor, and more therapy-adjacent insights than I was emotionally prepared for.  Buckle up and get ready to take some notes, friends! Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠here. 0:04:12 - The Coaching Agreement   0:07:42 - Determining Success During Coaching 0:18:41 - The Story Hebba Tells Herself About Disappointment 0:27:23 - How Feeling Disappointment Impacts Hebba 0:42:31 - Patterns that Most OFten Shape How Leaders Show up at Work 0:46:21 - How Early Career Experiences Subtly Shape Default Leadership Styles  0:51:22 - Helping Separate Who People Are From What Work Taught Them to Be 0:54:28 - A Belief Most Professionals Need to Unlearn to Grow And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypatjacobs/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef This episode might be my most unhinged and enlightening one yet. 

The first half is a live coaching session where I fully spiral about my impatience and need for constant clarity (yes, I’m aware of the irony). 

In the second half, we go deep on how your leadership style isn’t just who you are, but it’s who work and past experiences have trained you to be. 

My guest, leadership coach Mary Pat Jacobs, helps me unpack the mess with empathy, humor, and more therapy-adjacent insights than I was emotionally prepared for. 

Buckle up and get ready to take some notes, friends!

Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠here.


0:04:12 - The Coaching Agreement  

0:07:42 - Determining Success During Coaching

0:18:41 - The Story Hebba Tells Herself About Disappointment

0:27:23 - How Feeling Disappointment Impacts Hebba

0:42:31 - Patterns that Most OFten Shape How Leaders Show up at Work

0:46:21 - How Early Career Experiences Subtly Shape Default Leadership Styles 

0:51:22 - Helping Separate Who People Are From What Work Taught Them to Be

0:54:28 - A Belief Most Professionals Need to Unlearn to Grow

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Mary:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypatjacobs/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3617 S10 E3: Your Culture Can’t Outrun the News Cycle with Dave Garcia Look, I know sometimes we like to pretend work exists in its own little bubble, but in reality, the world outside your office door affects…A LOT at work.  This week, I’m joined by my friend and returning guest Dave Garcia to talk about how immigration, inflation, and global chaos are all shaping company culture in real time. We’re unpacking what it means to lead when people are scared, burned out, or just tired of pretending things are “fine.”  Because the truth is that employees crave predictability in unpredictable times, and it’s on leaders to step up, define the mission, and actually mean what they say! So if your company culture feels a little shaky lately, this one’s for you. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out here. 0:02:47 - The Ripple Effect Immigration Has Inside of Workplaces 0:10:08 - How the Displacement of People is Shaping How Employees Think About Belonging 0:22:21 - What Responsibilities do Employers Have to Create Safety for Immigrants? 0:30:58 - How Financial Pressures Like Inflation are Showing up at Work 0:47:47 - How World Events Like War, Protests, and Climate Disasters Show up at Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:54:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Look, I know sometimes we like to pretend work exists in its own little bubble, but in reality, the world outside your office door affects…A LOT at work.  This week, I’m joined by my friend and returning guest Dave Garcia to talk about how immigration, inflation, and global chaos are all shaping company culture in real time. We’re unpacking what it means to lead when people are scared, burned out, or just tired of pretending things are “fine.”  Because the truth is that employees crave predictability in unpredictable times, and it’s on leaders to step up, define the mission, and actually mean what they say! So if your company culture feels a little shaky lately, this one’s for you. Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out here. 0:02:47 - The Ripple Effect Immigration Has Inside of Workplaces 0:10:08 - How the Displacement of People is Shaping How Employees Think About Belonging 0:22:21 - What Responsibilities do Employers Have to Create Safety for Immigrants? 0:30:58 - How Financial Pressures Like Inflation are Showing up at Work 0:47:47 - How World Events Like War, Protests, and Climate Disasters Show up at Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Look, I know sometimes we like to pretend work exists in its own little bubble, but in reality, the world outside your office door affects…A LOT at work. 

This week, I’m joined by my friend and returning guest Dave Garcia to talk about how immigration, inflation, and global chaos are all shaping company culture in real time.

We’re unpacking what it means to lead when people are scared, burned out, or just tired of pretending things are “fine.” 

Because the truth is that employees crave predictability in unpredictable times, and it’s on leaders to step up, define the mission, and actually mean what they say!

So if your company culture feels a little shaky lately, this one’s for you.


Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out here.


0:02:47 - The Ripple Effect Immigration Has Inside of Workplaces

0:10:08 - How the Displacement of People is Shaping How Employees Think About Belonging

0:22:21 - What Responsibilities do Employers Have to Create Safety for Immigrants?

0:30:58 - How Financial Pressures Like Inflation are Showing up at Work

0:47:47 - How World Events Like War, Protests, and Climate Disasters Show up at Work

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Dave:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3444 S10 E2: HR Horror Stories: Unhinged, Unfiltered, and Unfortunately Real with Jessica Winder It’s that time of year again: spooky season! Which means Jessica Winder is back, I’ve got my pumpkin cold brew, and we’re diving headfirst into the terrifying (and somehow hilarious) world of HR horror stories.  From mysterious “sick leaves” to love spells gone wrong, these are the tales that make you question how any of us still have jobs.  Fair warning: if you thought your HR nightmares were bad…buckle up! 👻 Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out here. 0:00:57 - HR Horror Stories Intro 0:01:44 - Story One: Hit List Hotline 0:04:44 - Story Two: The Sick Leave That Wasn’t 0:07:26 - Story Three: The Extermination Incident 0:13:51 - Story Four: The Baby Onesie Stalker 0:22:09 - Story Five: The Lady in White 0:26:50 - Story Six: Love Spells and Employee Relations 0:26:50 - Story Seven: The Catastrophic Security Breach And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:40:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef It’s that time of year again: spooky season! Which means Jessica Winder is back, I’ve got my pumpkin cold brew, and we’re diving headfirst into the terrifying (and somehow hilarious) world of HR horror stories.  From mysterious “sick leaves” to love spells gone wrong, these are the tales that make you question how any of us still have jobs.  Fair warning: if you thought your HR nightmares were bad…buckle up! 👻 Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out here. 0:00:57 - HR Horror Stories Intro 0:01:44 - Story One: Hit List Hotline 0:04:44 - Story Two: The Sick Leave That Wasn’t 0:07:26 - Story Three: The Extermination Incident 0:13:51 - Story Four: The Baby Onesie Stalker 0:22:09 - Story Five: The Lady in White 0:26:50 - Story Six: Love Spells and Employee Relations 0:26:50 - Story Seven: The Catastrophic Security Breach And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef It’s that time of year again: spooky season!

Which means Jessica Winder is back, I’ve got my pumpkin cold brew, and we’re diving headfirst into the terrifying (and somehow hilarious) world of HR horror stories. 

From mysterious “sick leaves” to love spells gone wrong, these are the tales that make you question how any of us still have jobs. 

Fair warning: if you thought your HR nightmares were bad…buckle up! 👻


Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out here.


0:00:57 - HR Horror Stories Intro

0:01:44 - Story One: Hit List Hotline

0:04:44 - Story Two: The Sick Leave That Wasn’t

0:07:26 - Story Three: The Extermination Incident

0:13:51 - Story Four: The Baby Onesie Stalker

0:22:09 - Story Five: The Lady in White

0:26:50 - Story Six: Love Spells and Employee Relations

0:26:50 - Story Seven: The Catastrophic Security Breach


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Jessica:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 2576 S10 E1: The Cost of Motherhood Nobody Talks About with Erin Grau Motherhood at work.  Just saying that out loud makes my blood pressure spike a little, not gonna lie! Because being a mom already feels like the challenge of a lifetime, and then you add performance reviews, “flexibility” that’s anything but, and coworkers who suddenly forget how calendars work when daycare pickup time hits? It’s all mess!  But motherhood also changes how folks lead, empathize, and show up, in ways that deserve way more respect than they get.  This week, I sat down with Erin Grau, co-founder of Charter, to talk about the real cost (and quiet power) of being a mom at work, and what needs to change if we actually want to keep them there. 0:03:32 - One Part of Life Outside of Work That Shapes How You Show up at Work 0:06:16 - The Real Cost of Motherhood in the Workplace 0:09:06 - Has Erin Felt the Penalty of Being a Mom at Work Before? 0:13:51 - How Erin Changed When She Returned to Work After Becoming a Mother 0:21:50 - Why Does the Data Show that Moms Earn Less and Get Promoted Less Than Their Peers? 0:27:15 - How Performance Review and Manager Biases Play Into Motherhood 0:30:16 - One Company Policy That Can Change the Game for Mothers 0:38:28 - How Leaders Can Retain Working Mothers 0:45:17 - How Coworkers Can Foster Better Environments 0:53:27 - A Future of Work Designed With Moms at the Center Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠here. ⁠ And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Erin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eringrau/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Motherhood at work.  Just saying that out loud makes my blood pressure spike a little, not gonna lie! Because being a mom already feels like the challenge of a lifetime, and then you add performance reviews, “flexibility” that’s anything but, and coworkers who suddenly forget how calendars work when daycare pickup time hits? It’s all mess!  But motherhood also changes how folks lead, empathize, and show up, in ways that deserve way more respect than they get.  This week, I sat down with Erin Grau, co-founder of Charter, to talk about the real cost (and quiet power) of being a mom at work, and what needs to change if we actually want to keep them there. 0:03:32 - One Part of Life Outside of Work That Shapes How You Show up at Work 0:06:16 - The Real Cost of Motherhood in the Workplace 0:09:06 - Has Erin Felt the Penalty of Being a Mom at Work Before? 0:13:51 - How Erin Changed When She Returned to Work After Becoming a Mother 0:21:50 - Why Does the Data Show that Moms Earn Less and Get Promoted Less Than Their Peers? 0:27:15 - How Performance Review and Manager Biases Play Into Motherhood 0:30:16 - One Company Policy That Can Change the Game for Mothers 0:38:28 - How Leaders Can Retain Working Mothers 0:45:17 - How Coworkers Can Foster Better Environments 0:53:27 - A Future of Work Designed With Moms at the Center Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠here. ⁠ And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Erin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eringrau/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Motherhood at work. 

Just saying that out loud makes my blood pressure spike a little, not gonna lie!

Because being a mom already feels like the challenge of a lifetime, and then you add performance reviews, “flexibility” that’s anything but, and coworkers who suddenly forget how calendars work when daycare pickup time hits? It’s all mess! 

But motherhood also changes how folks lead, empathize, and show up, in ways that deserve way more respect than they get. 

This week, I sat down with Erin Grau, co-founder of Charter, to talk about the real cost (and quiet power) of being a mom at work, and what needs to change if we actually want to keep them there.

0:03:32 - One Part of Life Outside of Work That Shapes How You Show up at Work

0:06:16 - The Real Cost of Motherhood in the Workplace

0:09:06 - Has Erin Felt the Penalty of Being a Mom at Work Before?

0:13:51 - How Erin Changed When She Returned to Work After Becoming a Mother

0:21:50 - Why Does the Data Show that Moms Earn Less and Get Promoted Less Than Their Peers?

0:27:15 - How Performance Review and Manager Biases Play Into Motherhood

0:30:16 - One Company Policy That Can Change the Game for Mothers

0:38:28 - How Leaders Can Retain Working Mothers

0:45:17 - How Coworkers Can Foster Better Environments

0:53:27 - A Future of Work Designed With Moms at the Center


Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. Check them out ⁠here. ⁠


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Erin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eringrau/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3436 S9 E10: 50 Shades of Gray Areas in Policy with Stephanie Shuler Look, I love a good policy binder as much as the next HR nerd (okay, maybe sometimes even more).  But here’s the thing no one wants to say out loud:  Sometimes the “right” answer on paper is actually the wrong move in real life. 🙃  In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Schuler to talk about the messy, gray, can’t-Google-it moments where consistency, fairness, and actual human judgment all collide.  The easy answers may not always exist, but the better ones do!  Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. 0:02:34 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:04:37 - When Policies Aren’t Written for Edge Cases 0:06:13 - Does Law School Help with HR Practices? 0:07:48 - When Following a Policy Actually Causes Harm 0:11:21 - Who Should Have the Power to Override Policy? 0:15:13 - Consistency Vs Fairness 0:19:21 - Keeping Exceptions From Turning Into Favoritism 0:22:25 - What to Say to a CEO Who Only Wants Things “By the Book” 0:26:53 - Recovering From Broken Trust 0:31:08 - Is HR the Enforcer of Policy, or the Translator? 0:35:48 - Breaking Rules as an HR Manager 0:41:46 - One Policy Stephanie Wishes Never Existed And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Stephanie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdshuler/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:45:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Look, I love a good policy binder as much as the next HR nerd (okay, maybe sometimes even more).  But here’s the thing no one wants to say out loud:  Sometimes the “right” answer on paper is actually the wrong move in real life. 🙃  In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Schuler to talk about the messy, gray, can’t-Google-it moments where consistency, fairness, and actual human judgment all collide.  The easy answers may not always exist, but the better ones do!  Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team. 0:02:34 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:04:37 - When Policies Aren’t Written for Edge Cases 0:06:13 - Does Law School Help with HR Practices? 0:07:48 - When Following a Policy Actually Causes Harm 0:11:21 - Who Should Have the Power to Override Policy? 0:15:13 - Consistency Vs Fairness 0:19:21 - Keeping Exceptions From Turning Into Favoritism 0:22:25 - What to Say to a CEO Who Only Wants Things “By the Book” 0:26:53 - Recovering From Broken Trust 0:31:08 - Is HR the Enforcer of Policy, or the Translator? 0:35:48 - Breaking Rules as an HR Manager 0:41:46 - One Policy Stephanie Wishes Never Existed And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Stephanie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdshuler/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Look, I love a good policy binder as much as the next HR nerd (okay, maybe sometimes even more). 


But here’s the thing no one wants to say out loud: 

Sometimes the “right” answer on paper is actually the wrong move in real life. 🙃 


In this episode, I sat down with Stephanie Schuler to talk about the messy, gray, can’t-Google-it moments where consistency, fairness, and actual human judgment all collide. 


The easy answers may not always exist, but the better ones do! 


Teamtailor is the fun, intuitive ATS that candidates actually like and recruiters don’t dread opening on Monday mornings. Create branded career sites, automate the boring stuff, and give candidates the hiring experience they dream of  — without burning out your team.


0:02:34 - One Hard Truth About Work

0:04:37 - When Policies Aren’t Written for Edge Cases

0:06:13 - Does Law School Help with HR Practices?

0:07:48 - When Following a Policy Actually Causes Harm

0:11:21 - Who Should Have the Power to Override Policy?

0:15:13 - Consistency Vs Fairness

0:19:21 - Keeping Exceptions From Turning Into Favoritism

0:22:25 - What to Say to a CEO Who Only Wants Things “By the Book”

0:26:53 - Recovering From Broken Trust

0:31:08 - Is HR the Enforcer of Policy, or the Translator?

0:35:48 - Breaking Rules as an HR Manager

0:41:46 - One Policy Stephanie Wishes Never Existed


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Stephanie:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdshuler/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 2952 S9 E9: The Hidden Tax of Being the "Only" at Work with Amina Gass Being the only at work isn’t just lonely, it’s heavy.  It’s the unspoken pressure of carrying an entire group on your back while still trying to do your actual job, all while dodging microaggressions and pretending you don’t notice the side-eyes in meetings. Been there too many times! In this episode, I sat down with Amina Gass to name the emotional labor that underrepresented folks shoulder every day, and we talk about how allyship, mentorship, and how genuine inclusion can make the difference between burnout and belonging. 0:02:05 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:05:02 - What Being the “Only” Feels Like in the Workplace 0:09:23 - How Emotional Labor Shows up for Women of Color vs Their Peers 0:15:18 - How Microaggressions Compound the Experience of Loneliness Over Time 0:29:30 - Myths About Representation That Should be Debunked 0:31:54 - What Does Support Look Like Beyond Token Gestures? 0:44:44 - If Orgs Were Serious About Change, What Would Look Different Tomorrow? Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Amina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminagass/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Being the only at work isn’t just lonely, it’s heavy.  It’s the unspoken pressure of carrying an entire group on your back while still trying to do your actual job, all while dodging microaggressions and pretending you don’t notice the side-eyes in meetings. Been there too many times! In this episode, I sat down with Amina Gass to name the emotional labor that underrepresented folks shoulder every day, and we talk about how allyship, mentorship, and how genuine inclusion can make the difference between burnout and belonging. 0:02:05 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:05:02 - What Being the “Only” Feels Like in the Workplace 0:09:23 - How Emotional Labor Shows up for Women of Color vs Their Peers 0:15:18 - How Microaggressions Compound the Experience of Loneliness Over Time 0:29:30 - Myths About Representation That Should be Debunked 0:31:54 - What Does Support Look Like Beyond Token Gestures? 0:44:44 - If Orgs Were Serious About Change, What Would Look Different Tomorrow? Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Amina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminagass/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Being the only at work isn’t just lonely, it’s heavy. 


It’s the unspoken pressure of carrying an entire group on your back while still trying to do your actual job, all while dodging microaggressions and pretending you don’t notice the side-eyes in meetings. Been there too many times!


In this episode, I sat down with Amina Gass to name the emotional labor that underrepresented folks shoulder every day, and we talk about how allyship, mentorship, and how genuine inclusion can make the difference between burnout and belonging.


0:02:05 - One Hard Truth About Work

0:05:02 - What Being the “Only” Feels Like in the Workplace

0:09:23 - How Emotional Labor Shows up for Women of Color vs Their Peers

0:15:18 - How Microaggressions Compound the Experience of Loneliness Over Time

0:29:30 - Myths About Representation That Should be Debunked

0:31:54 - What Does Support Look Like Beyond Token Gestures?

0:44:44 - If Orgs Were Serious About Change, What Would Look Different Tomorrow?


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Amina:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminagass/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3420 S9 E8: No HR in Your Leadership Meetings? BIG Mistake with Ana King If you’re still debating whether HR deserves a seat at the table, let me save you the suspense:  Your seat is already cemented there.  Hell, depending on the day, it might even be a throne! And today, I’ve got Ana King, CPO at SAPI, joining me to dig into this hard truth.  With experience at Twilio, Trainline, and Google, Ana knows firsthand that no leadership meeting should ever happen without the leaders in the room, and that includes People Leaders. We’re not support, we’re strategy. And if your exec team hasn’t figured that out yet…buckle up. 0:01:25 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:04:56 - Why No Leadership Meeting Should Happen Without Leadership in the Room 0:07:35 - Why Does HR Even Need to Earn a Seat at the Table? 0:11:27 - The Consequences of the “Earn It” Narrative 0:16:03 - A Time When Excluding People Leaders Backfired 0:19:21 - The Direct Link Between a Strong People Leader in the C-Suite and Commercial Success 0:21:50 - Why HR is a Strategic Partner, Not Just a Support Function 0:25:40 - What Separates Modern Leaders Today from Traditional Head of HR Roles 0:30:27 - Balancing Being an Employee Advocate and Being Accountable to the Business 0:36:22 - Why HR Sees Things That Nobody Else Can See in an Org  0:40:51 - How AI Will Reshape Everything We Do 0:47:07 - Ana’s Vision of the C-Suite of the Future Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Ana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastancu/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef If you’re still debating whether HR deserves a seat at the table, let me save you the suspense:  Your seat is already cemented there.  Hell, depending on the day, it might even be a throne! And today, I’ve got Ana King, CPO at SAPI, joining me to dig into this hard truth.  With experience at Twilio, Trainline, and Google, Ana knows firsthand that no leadership meeting should ever happen without the leaders in the room, and that includes People Leaders. We’re not support, we’re strategy. And if your exec team hasn’t figured that out yet…buckle up. 0:01:25 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:04:56 - Why No Leadership Meeting Should Happen Without Leadership in the Room 0:07:35 - Why Does HR Even Need to Earn a Seat at the Table? 0:11:27 - The Consequences of the “Earn It” Narrative 0:16:03 - A Time When Excluding People Leaders Backfired 0:19:21 - The Direct Link Between a Strong People Leader in the C-Suite and Commercial Success 0:21:50 - Why HR is a Strategic Partner, Not Just a Support Function 0:25:40 - What Separates Modern Leaders Today from Traditional Head of HR Roles 0:30:27 - Balancing Being an Employee Advocate and Being Accountable to the Business 0:36:22 - Why HR Sees Things That Nobody Else Can See in an Org  0:40:51 - How AI Will Reshape Everything We Do 0:47:07 - Ana’s Vision of the C-Suite of the Future Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Ana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastancu/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef If you’re still debating whether HR deserves a seat at the table, let me save you the suspense: 


Your seat is already cemented there. 


Hell, depending on the day, it might even be a throne!


And today, I’ve got Ana King, CPO at SAPI, joining me to dig into this hard truth. 


With experience at Twilio, Trainline, and Google, Ana knows firsthand that no leadership meeting should ever happen without the leaders in the room, and that includes People Leaders.


We’re not support, we’re strategy. And if your exec team hasn’t figured that out yet…buckle up.


0:01:25 - One Hard Truth About Work

0:04:56 - Why No Leadership Meeting Should Happen Without Leadership in the Room

0:07:35 - Why Does HR Even Need to Earn a Seat at the Table?

0:11:27 - The Consequences of the “Earn It” Narrative

0:16:03 - A Time When Excluding People Leaders Backfired

0:19:21 - The Direct Link Between a Strong People Leader in the C-Suite and Commercial Success

0:21:50 - Why HR is a Strategic Partner, Not Just a Support Function

0:25:40 - What Separates Modern Leaders Today from Traditional Head of HR Roles

0:30:27 - Balancing Being an Employee Advocate and Being Accountable to the Business

0:36:22 - Why HR Sees Things That Nobody Else Can See in an Org 

0:40:51 - How AI Will Reshape Everything We Do

0:47:07 - Ana’s Vision of the C-Suite of the Future


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both.

Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more.


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Ana:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastancu/ 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3343 S9 E7: Work Isn't Set Up to Support Neurodiversity with Tameka Allen Hard truth: work wasn’t built for all of us to thrive.  Neurodivergent folks seem to deal with a lot of norms when they aren’t the problem—the systems are.  I’m joined by Tameka Allen, founder of ModCulture and all-around brilliance-unlocker, to talk about how workplace “norms” actually exclude, alienate, and erase so many people.  From the myth of “professionalism” to the way orgs treat neurodivergence as a personal issue instead of a design flaw, we’re pulling no punches.  If you’ve ever side-eyed a workplace policy and thought, “who is this even for?” this one’s for you! 0:01:55 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:02:57 - What Does Being Neurodivergent Mean? 0:05:43 - A Workplace Norm We’ve Accepted as Normal that Wasn’t Built With Neurodivergent People in Mind 0:10:28 - Why Orgs Treat Neurodiversity Like a Personal Issue Instead of a Systems Issue 0:26:19 - How Does Professionalism Become a Code Word For Conformity and Masking? 0:35:02 - Workplace “Norms” to be Aware of That Alienate Employees 0:46:13 - Myths About Neurodivergence at Work That Need to End 0:50:23 - What Would an Ideal Workplace Look Like? Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Tameka: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamekanallen/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Hard truth: work wasn’t built for all of us to thrive.  Neurodivergent folks seem to deal with a lot of norms when they aren’t the problem—the systems are.  I’m joined by Tameka Allen, founder of ModCulture and all-around brilliance-unlocker, to talk about how workplace “norms” actually exclude, alienate, and erase so many people.  From the myth of “professionalism” to the way orgs treat neurodivergence as a personal issue instead of a design flaw, we’re pulling no punches.  If you’ve ever side-eyed a workplace policy and thought, “who is this even for?” this one’s for you! 0:01:55 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:02:57 - What Does Being Neurodivergent Mean? 0:05:43 - A Workplace Norm We’ve Accepted as Normal that Wasn’t Built With Neurodivergent People in Mind 0:10:28 - Why Orgs Treat Neurodiversity Like a Personal Issue Instead of a Systems Issue 0:26:19 - How Does Professionalism Become a Code Word For Conformity and Masking? 0:35:02 - Workplace “Norms” to be Aware of That Alienate Employees 0:46:13 - Myths About Neurodivergence at Work That Need to End 0:50:23 - What Would an Ideal Workplace Look Like? Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Tameka: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamekanallen/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Hard truth: work wasn’t built for all of us to thrive. 


Neurodivergent folks seem to deal with a lot of norms when they aren’t the problem—the systems are. 


I’m joined by Tameka Allen, founder of ModCulture and all-around brilliance-unlocker, to talk about how workplace “norms” actually exclude, alienate, and erase so many people. 


From the myth of “professionalism” to the way orgs treat neurodivergence as a personal issue instead of a design flaw, we’re pulling no punches. 


If you’ve ever side-eyed a workplace policy and thought, “who is this even for?” this one’s for you!


0:01:55 - One Hard Truth About Work

0:02:57 - What Does Being Neurodivergent Mean?

0:05:43 - A Workplace Norm We’ve Accepted as Normal that Wasn’t Built With Neurodivergent People in Mind

0:10:28 - Why Orgs Treat Neurodiversity Like a Personal Issue Instead of a Systems Issue

0:26:19 - How Does Professionalism Become a Code Word For Conformity and Masking?

0:35:02 - Workplace “Norms” to be Aware of That Alienate Employees

0:46:13 - Myths About Neurodivergence at Work That Need to End

0:50:23 - What Would an Ideal Workplace Look Like?


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both.

Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more.


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Tameka:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamekanallen/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3980 S9 E6: Is the Future of Work F*cked? with Aparna Rae When people say “the future of work,” I usually want to roll my eyes so hard they get stuck.  But let’s be honest: It’s chaos out there!  We’ve been sold the dream of four-day work weeks, AI saving us from boring tasks, and companies suddenly caring about wellbeing. Funny, RIGHT?  Instead, we’ve got AI gutting industries, a labor market so messy the president literally fired the stats guy, and climate change knocking on the office door.  In this episode, I sit down with Aparna Rae to ask the only question that matters: is the future of work completely f*cked, or can we actually build something better? 0:03:38 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:06:43 - The Future: Optimism, Doom, or In Between? 0:10:41 - AI Hype Vs Reality 0:18:30 - Could AI Lead to a Work Week Utopia, or Just More Work? 0:25:06 - How Geopolitics Impacts How and Where We Work 0:31:36 - Are Governments Prepared for the Disruption AI Could Bring? 0:36:47 - The Most Underused Force Shaping the Future of Work Right Now 0:43:13 - The Likelihood of Mass Job Displacement Vs Mass Job Transformation 0:52:46 - How AI Will Impact Our Life OUTSIDE of Work 0:58:34 - One Hard Truth Every HR Leader Needs to Accept About the Next 20 Years of Work 1:05:42 - What Work Looks Like in 2035 Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠lattice.com⁠ to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Aparna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnarae/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:57:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef When people say “the future of work,” I usually want to roll my eyes so hard they get stuck.  But let’s be honest: It’s chaos out there!  We’ve been sold the dream of four-day work weeks, AI saving us from boring tasks, and companies suddenly caring about wellbeing. Funny, RIGHT?  Instead, we’ve got AI gutting industries, a labor market so messy the president literally fired the stats guy, and climate change knocking on the office door.  In this episode, I sit down with Aparna Rae to ask the only question that matters: is the future of work completely f*cked, or can we actually build something better? 0:03:38 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:06:43 - The Future: Optimism, Doom, or In Between? 0:10:41 - AI Hype Vs Reality 0:18:30 - Could AI Lead to a Work Week Utopia, or Just More Work? 0:25:06 - How Geopolitics Impacts How and Where We Work 0:31:36 - Are Governments Prepared for the Disruption AI Could Bring? 0:36:47 - The Most Underused Force Shaping the Future of Work Right Now 0:43:13 - The Likelihood of Mass Job Displacement Vs Mass Job Transformation 0:52:46 - How AI Will Impact Our Life OUTSIDE of Work 0:58:34 - One Hard Truth Every HR Leader Needs to Accept About the Next 20 Years of Work 1:05:42 - What Work Looks Like in 2035 Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠lattice.com⁠ to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Aparna: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnarae/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef When people say “the future of work,” I usually want to roll my eyes so hard they get stuck. 


But let’s be honest: It’s chaos out there! 


We’ve been sold the dream of four-day work weeks, AI saving us from boring tasks, and companies suddenly caring about wellbeing. Funny, RIGHT? 


Instead, we’ve got AI gutting industries, a labor market so messy the president literally fired the stats guy, and climate change knocking on the office door. 


In this episode, I sit down with Aparna Rae to ask the only question that matters: is the future of work completely f*cked, or can we actually build something better?


0:03:38 - One Hard Truth About Work

0:06:43 - The Future: Optimism, Doom, or In Between?

0:10:41 - AI Hype Vs Reality

0:18:30 - Could AI Lead to a Work Week Utopia, or Just More Work?

0:25:06 - How Geopolitics Impacts How and Where We Work

0:31:36 - Are Governments Prepared for the Disruption AI Could Bring?

0:36:47 - The Most Underused Force Shaping the Future of Work Right Now

0:43:13 - The Likelihood of Mass Job Displacement Vs Mass Job Transformation

0:52:46 - How AI Will Impact Our Life OUTSIDE of Work

0:58:34 - One Hard Truth Every HR Leader Needs to Accept About the Next 20 Years of Work

1:05:42 - What Work Looks Like in 2035


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both.

Visit ⁠lattice.com⁠ to learn more.


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Aparna:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnarae/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 4593 S9 E5: No One Wants the Top Job Anymore with Ciara Lakhani Remember when getting the top job was THE dream?  Corner office, big paycheck, fancy title, and all the LinkedIn glory shots you could handle! Yeah…now for a lot of folks, it feels more like winning a free trip to a haunted house.  In this episode, I had a fun but important chat with Ciara Lakhani to unpack why so many people are quietly saying, “Hard pass” to climbing the ladder.  We’re talking burnout, invisible costs, shifting definitions of success, and why ambition doesn’t have to mean signing up for 80-hour workweeks and emotional whiplash.  Newsflash: You can be wildly ambitious about your craft without ever wanting your boss’s job, and that’s not a failure, it’s a choice! 0:02:47 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:04:57 - Realizing Your Team Isn’t Interested in Climbing to the Top 0:08:06 - How the Idea of Success Has Shifted for This Generation of Workers 0:15:43 - Why Top Jobs Aren’t Appealing to Most People Anymore 0:18:06 - The US’s Perception of Work vs Other Countries 0:22:01 - What Does it Take to be a Great Leader Today? 0:27:51 - Why People Are More Reluctant to Take on Leadership Roles 0:22:01 - What Does it Take to be a Great Leader Today? 0:32:35 - The Invisible Cost of Leadership 0:37:17 - Is Opting Out of Leadership the Same as Lacking Drive? 0:40:21 - How Cutting Middle Management Impacts Leadership 0:41:55 - Getting More People Interested in Leadership 0:44:18 - Advice for Somebody Considering a Top Job, But Quietly Questioning It Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Ciara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaralakhani/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Remember when getting the top job was THE dream?  Corner office, big paycheck, fancy title, and all the LinkedIn glory shots you could handle! Yeah…now for a lot of folks, it feels more like winning a free trip to a haunted house.  In this episode, I had a fun but important chat with Ciara Lakhani to unpack why so many people are quietly saying, “Hard pass” to climbing the ladder.  We’re talking burnout, invisible costs, shifting definitions of success, and why ambition doesn’t have to mean signing up for 80-hour workweeks and emotional whiplash.  Newsflash: You can be wildly ambitious about your craft without ever wanting your boss’s job, and that’s not a failure, it’s a choice! 0:02:47 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:04:57 - Realizing Your Team Isn’t Interested in Climbing to the Top 0:08:06 - How the Idea of Success Has Shifted for This Generation of Workers 0:15:43 - Why Top Jobs Aren’t Appealing to Most People Anymore 0:18:06 - The US’s Perception of Work vs Other Countries 0:22:01 - What Does it Take to be a Great Leader Today? 0:27:51 - Why People Are More Reluctant to Take on Leadership Roles 0:22:01 - What Does it Take to be a Great Leader Today? 0:32:35 - The Invisible Cost of Leadership 0:37:17 - Is Opting Out of Leadership the Same as Lacking Drive? 0:40:21 - How Cutting Middle Management Impacts Leadership 0:41:55 - Getting More People Interested in Leadership 0:44:18 - Advice for Somebody Considering a Top Job, But Quietly Questioning It Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Ciara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaralakhani/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Remember when getting the top job was THE dream? 


Corner office, big paycheck, fancy title, and all the LinkedIn glory shots you could handle!


Yeah…now for a lot of folks, it feels more like winning a free trip to a haunted house. 


In this episode, I had a fun but important chat with Ciara Lakhani to unpack why so many people are quietly saying, “Hard pass” to climbing the ladder. 


We’re talking burnout, invisible costs, shifting definitions of success, and why ambition doesn’t have to mean signing up for 80-hour workweeks and emotional whiplash. 


Newsflash: You can be wildly ambitious about your craft without ever wanting your boss’s job, and that’s not a failure, it’s a choice!


0:02:47 - One Hard Truth About Work

0:04:57 - Realizing Your Team Isn’t Interested in Climbing to the Top

0:08:06 - How the Idea of Success Has Shifted for This Generation of Workers

0:15:43 - Why Top Jobs Aren’t Appealing to Most People Anymore

0:18:06 - The US’s Perception of Work vs Other Countries

0:22:01 - What Does it Take to be a Great Leader Today?

0:27:51 - Why People Are More Reluctant to Take on Leadership Roles

0:22:01 - What Does it Take to be a Great Leader Today?

0:32:35 - The Invisible Cost of Leadership

0:37:17 - Is Opting Out of Leadership the Same as Lacking Drive?

0:40:21 - How Cutting Middle Management Impacts Leadership

0:41:55 - Getting More People Interested in Leadership

0:44:18 - Advice for Somebody Considering a Top Job, But Quietly Questioning It


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both.

Visit lattice.com to learn more.


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Ciara:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaralakhani/


Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 2984 S9 E4: 3 Career Wake-Up Calls You’re Ignoring (At Your Own Risk) with April Little You ready for a nice reality check? I hope so, because today’s episode is built around three hard truths about your career that no one talks about enough: Working hard isn’t a promotion strategy.  Getting fired might be the thing that finally sets you free.  If no one with decision-making power knows what you do…you’re invisible.  I brought on April Little, executive coach, Time 100 Creator, and someone I’ve been professionally stalking on LinkedIn for years, to unpack all of it. We’re breaking down what it really takes to get ahead, how to show up as a visible leader even if you’re working remotely, and why a career low might actually be your launchpad.  This episode is part truth bomb, part therapy, and a full-on masterclass in owning your career narrative! 0:01:56 -  When April Found Out She Was on the Time 100 Creator List 0:04:40 -  A Generally Hard Truth About Work 0:07:49 -  Why Work Alone Won’t Get You Promoted 0:10:28 -  Tactical Ways to Build Relationships With Decision Makers 0:14:15 -  When You Do Everything Right and Still Can’t Get Promoted 0:17:50 -  Why Getting Fired Can Be a Gift 0:24:31 - The Difference Between a Career Low and an Opportunity to Course Correct 0:27:23 - Being a Visible Leader While Working Remotely 0:31:06 - Challenging the Idea That Working in an Office Makes You More Committed 0:33:51 - Rewarding Excellence in a Way That Doesn’t Depend on Physical Presence 0:47:56 - Where to Find April And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow April: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprillatoyalittle/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:24:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef You ready for a nice reality check? I hope so, because today’s episode is built around three hard truths about your career that no one talks about enough: Working hard isn’t a promotion strategy.  Getting fired might be the thing that finally sets you free.  If no one with decision-making power knows what you do…you’re invisible.  I brought on April Little, executive coach, Time 100 Creator, and someone I’ve been professionally stalking on LinkedIn for years, to unpack all of it. We’re breaking down what it really takes to get ahead, how to show up as a visible leader even if you’re working remotely, and why a career low might actually be your launchpad.  This episode is part truth bomb, part therapy, and a full-on masterclass in owning your career narrative! 0:01:56 -  When April Found Out She Was on the Time 100 Creator List 0:04:40 -  A Generally Hard Truth About Work 0:07:49 -  Why Work Alone Won’t Get You Promoted 0:10:28 -  Tactical Ways to Build Relationships With Decision Makers 0:14:15 -  When You Do Everything Right and Still Can’t Get Promoted 0:17:50 -  Why Getting Fired Can Be a Gift 0:24:31 - The Difference Between a Career Low and an Opportunity to Course Correct 0:27:23 - Being a Visible Leader While Working Remotely 0:31:06 - Challenging the Idea That Working in an Office Makes You More Committed 0:33:51 - Rewarding Excellence in a Way That Doesn’t Depend on Physical Presence 0:47:56 - Where to Find April And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow April: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprillatoyalittle/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef You ready for a nice reality check?


I hope so, because today’s episode is built around three hard truths about your career that no one talks about enough:

  • Working hard isn’t a promotion strategy. 

  • Getting fired might be the thing that finally sets you free. 

  • If no one with decision-making power knows what you do…you’re invisible. 

I brought on April Little, executive coach, Time 100 Creator, and someone I’ve been professionally stalking on LinkedIn for years, to unpack all of it.

We’re breaking down what it really takes to get ahead, how to show up as a visible leader even if you’re working remotely, and why a career low might actually be your launchpad. 

This episode is part truth bomb, part therapy, and a full-on masterclass in owning your career narrative!

0:01:56 -  When April Found Out She Was on the Time 100 Creator List

0:04:40 -  A Generally Hard Truth About Work

0:07:49 -  Why Work Alone Won’t Get You Promoted

0:10:28 -  Tactical Ways to Build Relationships With Decision Makers

0:14:15 -  When You Do Everything Right and Still Can’t Get Promoted

0:17:50 -  Why Getting Fired Can Be a Gift

0:24:31 - The Difference Between a Career Low and an Opportunity to Course Correct

0:27:23 - Being a Visible Leader While Working Remotely

0:31:06 - Challenging the Idea That Working in an Office Makes You More Committed

0:33:51 - Rewarding Excellence in a Way That Doesn’t Depend on Physical Presence

0:47:56 - Where to Find April

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow April:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprillatoyalittle/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3100 S9 E3: CEO’s Gone Wild with Sarah Reynolds Have you ever seen a CEO post online and thought, “Who approved this…and why was it them?” I think we all have at this rate! In this episode, I’m joined by the iconic Sarah Reynolds, marketing exec, pay equity champion, and all-around ethical disruptor, to unpack what happens when CEOs throw ethics out the window. From public tantrums to private chaos, we talk about the ripple effects of bad behavior in the C-suite and what it really means for employee trust, brand integrity, and workplace culture in general! Some of these CEOs are deff getting coal for Christmas. Some should get an audit. Either way, we had way too much fun breaking it all down, so if you’ve got a story of CEO drama, you might have to send it in. Part two is practically writing itself. 0:03:24 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:06:24 - A CEO Scandal Sarah is Thinking About 0:12:28 - The First Move When the CEO Becomes the Problem 0:16:38 - Scandals You Can Recover From Vs Scandals You Can’t Recover From 0:28:13 - Sarah’s Live Reactions to CEO Scandals 0:43:44 - A CEO’s Second Wind After a Scandal 0:57:25 - Final Thoughts and Advice Around CEOs Behaving Badly And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlizreynolds/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:14:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Have you ever seen a CEO post online and thought, “Who approved this…and why was it them?” I think we all have at this rate! In this episode, I’m joined by the iconic Sarah Reynolds, marketing exec, pay equity champion, and all-around ethical disruptor, to unpack what happens when CEOs throw ethics out the window. From public tantrums to private chaos, we talk about the ripple effects of bad behavior in the C-suite and what it really means for employee trust, brand integrity, and workplace culture in general! Some of these CEOs are deff getting coal for Christmas. Some should get an audit. Either way, we had way too much fun breaking it all down, so if you’ve got a story of CEO drama, you might have to send it in. Part two is practically writing itself. 0:03:24 - One Hard Truth About Work 0:06:24 - A CEO Scandal Sarah is Thinking About 0:12:28 - The First Move When the CEO Becomes the Problem 0:16:38 - Scandals You Can Recover From Vs Scandals You Can’t Recover From 0:28:13 - Sarah’s Live Reactions to CEO Scandals 0:43:44 - A CEO’s Second Wind After a Scandal 0:57:25 - Final Thoughts and Advice Around CEOs Behaving Badly And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Sarah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlizreynolds/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Have you ever seen a CEO post online and thought, “Who approved this…and why was it them?”


I think we all have at this rate!


In this episode, I’m joined by the iconic Sarah Reynolds, marketing exec, pay equity champion, and all-around ethical disruptor, to unpack what happens when CEOs throw ethics out the window.


From public tantrums to private chaos, we talk about the ripple effects of bad behavior in the C-suite and what it really means for employee trust, brand integrity, and workplace culture in general!


Some of these CEOs are deff getting coal for Christmas. Some should get an audit.


Either way, we had way too much fun breaking it all down, so if you’ve got a story of CEO drama, you might have to send it in. Part two is practically writing itself.


0:03:24 - One Hard Truth About Work

0:06:24 - A CEO Scandal Sarah is Thinking About

0:12:28 - The First Move When the CEO Becomes the Problem

0:16:38 - Scandals You Can Recover From Vs Scandals You Can’t Recover From

0:28:13 - Sarah’s Live Reactions to CEO Scandals

0:43:44 - A CEO’s Second Wind After a Scandal

0:57:25 - Final Thoughts and Advice Around CEOs Behaving Badly


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Sarah:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlizreynolds/ 


Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3931 S9 E2: Why It’s Never Too Late to Pivot Careers with Ash Hynie So if you didn’t know,I love a good career pivot story!  Today’s guest is basically the poster child for burning it all down and starting over, in the best possible way.  I first found Ash Hynie on TikTok like any good millennial does, instantly became obsessed, and then fully fangirled when we met IRL at a conference!  In this episode, we talk about why your job isn’t your identity (even if capitalism told you otherwise), how terrifying and freeing it is to start over, and why transferrable skills are your secret weapon, even when you feel like you have none.   0:02:42 - A Hard Truth About Work 0:05:00 - Ash’s Wild Career Arc: Chef, Engineer, HR, and Tech CEO 0:08:10 - One Hard Truth About Changing Careers That Nobody Talks About 0:15:50 - When Ash Realized Her Dream Job Wasn’t Actually Her Dream 0:28:42 - Advice for People Transitioning Into Something New 0:33:31 - A Skill That Has Helped Ash in Every Role She’s Had 0:40:11 - Things We Tend to Overlook About Transferrable Skills 0:44:23 - Advice For People Who Don’t Know What They’re Good At 0:47:38 - Are There Skills You Need to Unlearn in Order to Grow? 0:54:01 - What Prepared Ash to Become a Founder and What Caught Her Off Guard 0:57:10 - One Question Everyone Should Ask Themselves Before Chasing the Next Role And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Ash: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hynie/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef So if you didn’t know,I love a good career pivot story!  Today’s guest is basically the poster child for burning it all down and starting over, in the best possible way.  I first found Ash Hynie on TikTok like any good millennial does, instantly became obsessed, and then fully fangirled when we met IRL at a conference!  In this episode, we talk about why your job isn’t your identity (even if capitalism told you otherwise), how terrifying and freeing it is to start over, and why transferrable skills are your secret weapon, even when you feel like you have none.   0:02:42 - A Hard Truth About Work 0:05:00 - Ash’s Wild Career Arc: Chef, Engineer, HR, and Tech CEO 0:08:10 - One Hard Truth About Changing Careers That Nobody Talks About 0:15:50 - When Ash Realized Her Dream Job Wasn’t Actually Her Dream 0:28:42 - Advice for People Transitioning Into Something New 0:33:31 - A Skill That Has Helped Ash in Every Role She’s Had 0:40:11 - Things We Tend to Overlook About Transferrable Skills 0:44:23 - Advice For People Who Don’t Know What They’re Good At 0:47:38 - Are There Skills You Need to Unlearn in Order to Grow? 0:54:01 - What Prepared Ash to Become a Founder and What Caught Her Off Guard 0:57:10 - One Question Everyone Should Ask Themselves Before Chasing the Next Role And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Ash: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hynie/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef So if you didn’t know,I love a good career pivot story! 


Today’s guest is basically the poster child for burning it all down and starting over, in the best possible way. 


I first found Ash Hynie on TikTok like any good millennial does, instantly became obsessed, and then fully fangirled when we met IRL at a conference! 


In this episode, we talk about why your job isn’t your identity (even if capitalism told you otherwise), how terrifying and freeing it is to start over, and why transferrable skills are your secret weapon, even when you feel like you have none.  


0:02:42 - A Hard Truth About Work

0:05:00 - Ash’s Wild Career Arc: Chef, Engineer, HR, and Tech CEO

0:08:10 - One Hard Truth About Changing Careers That Nobody Talks About

0:15:50 - When Ash Realized Her Dream Job Wasn’t Actually Her Dream

0:28:42 - Advice for People Transitioning Into Something New

0:33:31 - A Skill That Has Helped Ash in Every Role She’s Had

0:40:11 - Things We Tend to Overlook About Transferrable Skills

0:44:23 - Advice For People Who Don’t Know What They’re Good At

0:47:38 - Are There Skills You Need to Unlearn in Order to Grow?

0:54:01 - What Prepared Ash to Become a Founder and What Caught Her Off Guard

0:57:10 - One Question Everyone Should Ask Themselves Before Chasing the Next Role


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Ash:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ash-hynie/ 


Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3726 S9 E1: I'm Burnt Out, Now What? with Eva Bak Burnout is basically an epidemic. And HR? We’re patient zero!  In this episode, I sat down with my brilliant friend Eva Bak to talk about what burnout actually looks like in our world—the mental load, the emotional labor, and the whole exhausting mess of trying to help people while drowning ourselves.  We get into the duality of being HR (hello therapist and policy enforcer), the unspoken trauma of offboarding, and why community is the only thing keeping us semi-sane.  If you’ve ever cried in a supply closet or considered moving to the woods…this one's for you. 0:03:01 - What is One Hard Truth About Work? 0:05:17 - Eva’s Interesting Trajectory Into HR 0:08:48 - Defining Burnout 0:17:43 - Important Factors That Contribute to Burnout in HR Today 0:26:21 - How Burnout Shows Up In HR vs. Other Departments 0:29:01 - Warning Signs of Burnout at Work  0:34:33 - Eva’s Personal Experience with Burnout 0:40:11 - Why Are HR Professionals So Prone to Burnout? 0:56:24 - Advice For HR People Currently Experiencing Burnout 1:00:19 - How Eva Hopes HR Culture Will Address and Reduce Burnout SPONSOR COPY GOES HERE TIMESTAMPS (from Madison) And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Eva: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-bak-8b7a9820/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Burnout is basically an epidemic. And HR? We’re patient zero!  In this episode, I sat down with my brilliant friend Eva Bak to talk about what burnout actually looks like in our world—the mental load, the emotional labor, and the whole exhausting mess of trying to help people while drowning ourselves.  We get into the duality of being HR (hello therapist and policy enforcer), the unspoken trauma of offboarding, and why community is the only thing keeping us semi-sane.  If you’ve ever cried in a supply closet or considered moving to the woods…this one's for you. 0:03:01 - What is One Hard Truth About Work? 0:05:17 - Eva’s Interesting Trajectory Into HR 0:08:48 - Defining Burnout 0:17:43 - Important Factors That Contribute to Burnout in HR Today 0:26:21 - How Burnout Shows Up In HR vs. Other Departments 0:29:01 - Warning Signs of Burnout at Work  0:34:33 - Eva’s Personal Experience with Burnout 0:40:11 - Why Are HR Professionals So Prone to Burnout? 0:56:24 - Advice For HR People Currently Experiencing Burnout 1:00:19 - How Eva Hopes HR Culture Will Address and Reduce Burnout SPONSOR COPY GOES HERE TIMESTAMPS (from Madison) And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Eva: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-bak-8b7a9820/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Burnout is basically an epidemic. And HR? We’re patient zero! 

In this episode, I sat down with my brilliant friend Eva Bak to talk about what burnout actually looks like in our world—the mental load, the emotional labor, and the whole exhausting mess of trying to help people while drowning ourselves. 

We get into the duality of being HR (hello therapist and policy enforcer), the unspoken trauma of offboarding, and why community is the only thing keeping us semi-sane. 

If you’ve ever cried in a supply closet or considered moving to the woods…this one's for you.

0:03:01 - What is One Hard Truth About Work?

0:05:17 - Eva’s Interesting Trajectory Into HR

0:08:48 - Defining Burnout

0:17:43 - Important Factors That Contribute to Burnout in HR Today

0:26:21 - How Burnout Shows Up In HR vs. Other Departments

0:29:01 - Warning Signs of Burnout at Work 

0:34:33 - Eva’s Personal Experience with Burnout

0:40:11 - Why Are HR Professionals So Prone to Burnout?

0:56:24 - Advice For HR People Currently Experiencing Burnout

1:00:19 - How Eva Hopes HR Culture Will Address and Reduce Burnout

SPONSOR COPY GOES HERE

TIMESTAMPS (from Madison)

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Eva:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-bak-8b7a9820/ 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3999 S8 E10: The Trust Paradox: Hard to Earn, Easy to Destroy, Impossible to Fake with Minda Harts Operating without trust in HR is almost IMPOSSIBLE. The even crazier part is that trust can be destroyed instantly if you say or do the wrong thing! I mean, I’ve never met a human being who says they love micromanagement. In this season finale, Minda Harts and I are dragging trust issues into the light!  We’re dissecting her Seven Trust Languages, why “transparent” leadership feels like a bad magic trick, and how to rebuild trust after your org set it on fire.  Remote teams, chaotic offices, leaders who think trust = “just do what I say”—we’ve got the receipts and the solutions.   Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:02:10 - One Thing About Work Minda Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:06:11 - Symptoms of a Communication Crisis at Work 0:11:11 - How Do you Repair Trust When It’s Broken? 0:16:03 - Trust Violations and Their Impact 0:19:43 - Exploring the Seven Trust Languages 0:27:58 - The Moment Minda Was Inspired to Develop The Seven Trust Languages 0:36:46 - Manifesting Trust in the Remote World 0:44:16 - Practical Steps to Take to Enhance Trust in Your Org 0:48:38 - The Future of Trust in Workplace Culture And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Minda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Operating without trust in HR is almost IMPOSSIBLE. The even crazier part is that trust can be destroyed instantly if you say or do the wrong thing! I mean, I’ve never met a human being who says they love micromanagement. In this season finale, Minda Harts and I are dragging trust issues into the light!  We’re dissecting her Seven Trust Languages, why “transparent” leadership feels like a bad magic trick, and how to rebuild trust after your org set it on fire.  Remote teams, chaotic offices, leaders who think trust = “just do what I say”—we’ve got the receipts and the solutions.   Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:02:10 - One Thing About Work Minda Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:06:11 - Symptoms of a Communication Crisis at Work 0:11:11 - How Do you Repair Trust When It’s Broken? 0:16:03 - Trust Violations and Their Impact 0:19:43 - Exploring the Seven Trust Languages 0:27:58 - The Moment Minda Was Inspired to Develop The Seven Trust Languages 0:36:46 - Manifesting Trust in the Remote World 0:44:16 - Practical Steps to Take to Enhance Trust in Your Org 0:48:38 - The Future of Trust in Workplace Culture And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Minda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Operating without trust in HR is almost IMPOSSIBLE.


The even crazier part is that trust can be destroyed instantly if you say or do the wrong thing!


I mean, I’ve never met a human being who says they love micromanagement.


In this season finale, Minda Harts and I are dragging trust issues into the light! 


We’re dissecting her Seven Trust Languages, why “transparent” leadership feels like a bad magic trick, and how to rebuild trust after your org set it on fire. 


Remote teams, chaotic offices, leaders who think trust = “just do what I say”—we’ve got the receipts and the solutions.  


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!


Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!


0:02:10 - One Thing About Work Minda Wishes More Leaders Understood

0:06:11 - Symptoms of a Communication Crisis at Work

0:11:11 - How Do you Repair Trust When It’s Broken?

0:16:03 - Trust Violations and Their Impact

0:19:43 - Exploring the Seven Trust Languages

0:27:58 - The Moment Minda Was Inspired to Develop The Seven Trust Languages

0:36:46 - Manifesting Trust in the Remote World

0:44:16 - Practical Steps to Take to Enhance Trust in Your Org

0:48:38 - The Future of Trust in Workplace Culture

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

Follow Minda:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3278 S8 E9: Awakening Accessibility: A New Hope for Actually Including People with Lia Seth Look, we’ve all been there at this point: Your company claims it's “all about accessibility,” but somehow, employees still struggle to find answers to basic questions.  Leadership preaches an open-door policy, but good luck getting a response anytime soon. And don’t even get me started on the “We’re ADA compliant!” flex like it’s some kind of gold medal when it’s actually the bare minimum! That’s why I brought in the brilliant friend Lia Seth, Director of People at Cylinder Health, disability advocate, and self-proclaimed Accessibility Queen, to break down why access and accessibility aren’t the same thing, how hustle culture is sabotaging your teams, and why your transparent pay philosophy might still be leaving people in the dark. We’re calling out gatekeeping, ghosting, and performative corporate nonsense, because employees deserve better, and HR is done cleaning up avoidable messes! Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:02:24 - One Truth About Work Lia Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:07:40 - What Access and Accessibility Means in the Context of Your Workplace 0:09:16 - The Biggest Misconceptions Between Access and Accessibility 0:13:49 - Why Employees Feel Shut Out 0:20:17 - Why Access to Leadership is a Barrier in Some Companies 0:26:49 - An Example of a Small Change That Can Create Genuine Access for Employees 0:31:06 - How Tech Can Unintentionally Create Accessibility Issues 0:39:04 - Gatekeeping Behaviors in the Workplace and How to Dismantle Them 0:49:34 - How Companies Can Move Past Performative Accessibility   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Lia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liaseth/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 16 Jun 2025 22:19:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Look, we’ve all been there at this point: Your company claims it's “all about accessibility,” but somehow, employees still struggle to find answers to basic questions.  Leadership preaches an open-door policy, but good luck getting a response anytime soon. And don’t even get me started on the “We’re ADA compliant!” flex like it’s some kind of gold medal when it’s actually the bare minimum! That’s why I brought in the brilliant friend Lia Seth, Director of People at Cylinder Health, disability advocate, and self-proclaimed Accessibility Queen, to break down why access and accessibility aren’t the same thing, how hustle culture is sabotaging your teams, and why your transparent pay philosophy might still be leaving people in the dark. We’re calling out gatekeeping, ghosting, and performative corporate nonsense, because employees deserve better, and HR is done cleaning up avoidable messes! Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:02:24 - One Truth About Work Lia Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:07:40 - What Access and Accessibility Means in the Context of Your Workplace 0:09:16 - The Biggest Misconceptions Between Access and Accessibility 0:13:49 - Why Employees Feel Shut Out 0:20:17 - Why Access to Leadership is a Barrier in Some Companies 0:26:49 - An Example of a Small Change That Can Create Genuine Access for Employees 0:31:06 - How Tech Can Unintentionally Create Accessibility Issues 0:39:04 - Gatekeeping Behaviors in the Workplace and How to Dismantle Them 0:49:34 - How Companies Can Move Past Performative Accessibility   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Lia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liaseth/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Look, we’ve all been there at this point:

Your company claims it's “all about accessibility,” but somehow, employees still struggle to find answers to basic questions. 


Leadership preaches an open-door policy, but good luck getting a response anytime soon.


And don’t even get me started on the “We’re ADA compliant!” flex like it’s some kind of gold medal when it’s actually the bare minimum!


That’s why I brought in the brilliant friend Lia Seth, Director of People at Cylinder Health, disability advocate, and self-proclaimed Accessibility Queen, to break down why access and accessibility aren’t the same thing, how hustle culture is sabotaging your teams, and why your transparent pay philosophy might still be leaving people in the dark.


We’re calling out gatekeeping, ghosting, and performative corporate nonsense, because employees deserve better, and HR is done cleaning up avoidable messes!


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!


Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!


0:02:24 - One Truth About Work Lia Wishes More Leaders Understood

0:07:40 - What Access and Accessibility Means in the Context of Your Workplace

0:09:16 - The Biggest Misconceptions Between Access and Accessibility

0:13:49 - Why Employees Feel Shut Out

0:20:17 - Why Access to Leadership is a Barrier in Some Companies

0:26:49 - An Example of a Small Change That Can Create Genuine Access for Employees

0:31:06 - How Tech Can Unintentionally Create Accessibility Issues

0:39:04 - Gatekeeping Behaviors in the Workplace and How to Dismantle Them

0:49:34 - How Companies Can Move Past Performative Accessibility  

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

Follow Lia:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liaseth/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 4122 S8 E8: Culture or Cult? How to Spot (and Fix) Fake Work Environments with Latesha Byrd I hate to say it, but your “amazing culture” might be a lie. Today, Latesha Byrd and I are ripping off the culture band-aid to expose what’s actually happening in your org! You know the drill: shiny values on the wall that nobody abides by, all-hands full of empty promises, and that lovely gaslighty feeling when leadership says “we’re family” but acts like a toxic ex. We’re explaining why “bring your whole self to work” is a scam if your culture is performative, how to spot and fix the disconnect between what leaders say and what employees live, and the corporate red flags that scream RUN, along with the green flags worth fighting for! Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:01:40 - One Truth About Work Latesha Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:03:51 - How to Define Real Culture and How to Tell When It’s Missing 0:10:39 - When a Company’s Culture Initiative Falls Completely Flat 0:19:03 - Why Performative Actions Ruin Trust at Work, and How to Fix It 0:22:47 - The Role Communication Plays in Shaping Culture Narratives at an Org 0:26:30 - Towing the Line Between Being Inspiring and Being Honest About Challenges 0:31:32 - How to Hold Leaders Accountable 0:37:31 - The “Red Flag or Green Flag?” Game 0:41:10 - If Latesha Could Redesign Culture From Scratch, What Would She Prioritize First? 0:46:16 - What the Next Generation of Employees Will Expect From Real Workplace Culture And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Latesha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lateshabyrd/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:28:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef I hate to say it, but your “amazing culture” might be a lie. Today, Latesha Byrd and I are ripping off the culture band-aid to expose what’s actually happening in your org! You know the drill: shiny values on the wall that nobody abides by, all-hands full of empty promises, and that lovely gaslighty feeling when leadership says “we’re family” but acts like a toxic ex. We’re explaining why “bring your whole self to work” is a scam if your culture is performative, how to spot and fix the disconnect between what leaders say and what employees live, and the corporate red flags that scream RUN, along with the green flags worth fighting for! Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:01:40 - One Truth About Work Latesha Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:03:51 - How to Define Real Culture and How to Tell When It’s Missing 0:10:39 - When a Company’s Culture Initiative Falls Completely Flat 0:19:03 - Why Performative Actions Ruin Trust at Work, and How to Fix It 0:22:47 - The Role Communication Plays in Shaping Culture Narratives at an Org 0:26:30 - Towing the Line Between Being Inspiring and Being Honest About Challenges 0:31:32 - How to Hold Leaders Accountable 0:37:31 - The “Red Flag or Green Flag?” Game 0:41:10 - If Latesha Could Redesign Culture From Scratch, What Would She Prioritize First? 0:46:16 - What the Next Generation of Employees Will Expect From Real Workplace Culture And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Latesha: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lateshabyrd/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef I hate to say it, but your “amazing culture” might be a lie.


Today, Latesha Byrd and I are ripping off the culture band-aid to expose what’s actually happening in your org!


You know the drill: shiny values on the wall that nobody abides by, all-hands full of empty promises, and that lovely gaslighty feeling when leadership says “we’re family” but acts like a toxic ex.


We’re explaining why “bring your whole self to work” is a scam if your culture is performative, how to spot and fix the disconnect between what leaders say and what employees live, and the corporate red flags that scream RUN, along with the green flags worth fighting for!


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!


Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠⁠oysterhr.com⁠⁠ to learn more!


0:01:40 - One Truth About Work Latesha Wishes More Leaders Understood

0:03:51 - How to Define Real Culture and How to Tell When It’s Missing

0:10:39 - When a Company’s Culture Initiative Falls Completely Flat

0:19:03 - Why Performative Actions Ruin Trust at Work, and How to Fix It

0:22:47 - The Role Communication Plays in Shaping Culture Narratives at an Org

0:26:30 - Towing the Line Between Being Inspiring and Being Honest About Challenges

0:31:32 - How to Hold Leaders Accountable

0:37:31 - The “Red Flag or Green Flag?” Game

0:41:10 - If Latesha Could Redesign Culture From Scratch, What Would She Prioritize First?

0:46:16 - What the Next Generation of Employees Will Expect From Real Workplace Culture

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

Follow Latesha:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lateshabyrd/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3225 S8 E7: Your Leadership is a Joke (But Nobody’s Laughing) with Matt Poepsel Look, I’ll be honest: most “leadership experts” lowkey make me want to throw my laptop into a pool.  But Dr. Matt Poepsel? This man’s the REAL DEAL! Marine veteran, Ironman triathlete, PhD in psychology, and the actual godfather of talent optimization (no, really, he wrote the book on it)!  So when he says leadership today is broken, you listen. Today, we’re dragging egos, calling out the “hero leader” BS, and answering the question employees are too scared to ask:  Why are so many leaders terrible at their jobs?  From vulnerability without oversharing to why your status reports are already obsolete, this is the leadership reset you didn’t know you needed. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠oysterhr.com⁠ to learn more! 0:02:30 - One Truth About Work Matt Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:03:37 - How to Build Self-awareness as a Leader 0:06:57 - When A Leader’s Ego Gets in the Way of Good Leadership 0:09:36 - Spotting the Difference Between Authentic Leaders and Stiff Leaders 0:12:58 - A Game-changing Moment in Matt’s Leadership Journey 0:19:21 - What Employees ACTUALLY Want From Leaders 0:22:19 - If a Manager Only Has Time to do One Thing, What Should it Be? 0:27:07 - A Small Action Leaders Can Take That Has a Huge Impact 0:32:41 - The Fine Line Between Vulnerability and Oversharing 0:34:39 - Navigating Leadership in an Era of Burnout, Layoffs, and AI 0:40:03 - Something Every CEO Should Understand About Their Company 0:43:41 - Rewriting the Playbook on How Companies Develop Leaders And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Matt:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Look, I’ll be honest: most “leadership experts” lowkey make me want to throw my laptop into a pool.  But Dr. Matt Poepsel? This man’s the REAL DEAL! Marine veteran, Ironman triathlete, PhD in psychology, and the actual godfather of talent optimization (no, really, he wrote the book on it)!  So when he says leadership today is broken, you listen. Today, we’re dragging egos, calling out the “hero leader” BS, and answering the question employees are too scared to ask:  Why are so many leaders terrible at their jobs?  From vulnerability without oversharing to why your status reports are already obsolete, this is the leadership reset you didn’t know you needed. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠oysterhr.com⁠ to learn more! 0:02:30 - One Truth About Work Matt Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:03:37 - How to Build Self-awareness as a Leader 0:06:57 - When A Leader’s Ego Gets in the Way of Good Leadership 0:09:36 - Spotting the Difference Between Authentic Leaders and Stiff Leaders 0:12:58 - A Game-changing Moment in Matt’s Leadership Journey 0:19:21 - What Employees ACTUALLY Want From Leaders 0:22:19 - If a Manager Only Has Time to do One Thing, What Should it Be? 0:27:07 - A Small Action Leaders Can Take That Has a Huge Impact 0:32:41 - The Fine Line Between Vulnerability and Oversharing 0:34:39 - Navigating Leadership in an Era of Burnout, Layoffs, and AI 0:40:03 - Something Every CEO Should Understand About Their Company 0:43:41 - Rewriting the Playbook on How Companies Develop Leaders And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Matt:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Look, I’ll be honest: most “leadership experts” lowkey make me want to throw my laptop into a pool. 


But Dr. Matt Poepsel? This man’s the REAL DEAL!


Marine veteran, Ironman triathlete, PhD in psychology, and the actual godfather of talent optimization (no, really, he wrote the book on it)! 


So when he says leadership today is broken, you listen.


Today, we’re dragging egos, calling out the “hero leader” BS, and answering the question employees are too scared to ask: 

Why are so many leaders terrible at their jobs? 


From vulnerability without oversharing to why your status reports are already obsolete, this is the leadership reset you didn’t know you needed.


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!


Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit ⁠oysterhr.com⁠ to learn more!


0:02:30 - One Truth About Work Matt Wishes More Leaders Understood

0:03:37 - How to Build Self-awareness as a Leader

0:06:57 - When A Leader’s Ego Gets in the Way of Good Leadership

0:09:36 - Spotting the Difference Between Authentic Leaders and Stiff Leaders

0:12:58 - A Game-changing Moment in Matt’s Leadership Journey

0:19:21 - What Employees ACTUALLY Want From Leaders

0:22:19 - If a Manager Only Has Time to do One Thing, What Should it Be?

0:27:07 - A Small Action Leaders Can Take That Has a Huge Impact

0:32:41 - The Fine Line Between Vulnerability and Oversharing

0:34:39 - Navigating Leadership in an Era of Burnout, Layoffs, and AI

0:40:03 - Something Every CEO Should Understand About Their Company

0:43:41 - Rewriting the Playbook on How Companies Develop Leaders

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

Follow Matt: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3025 S8 E6: The Corporate Hunger Games: May the Ass-Kissing Be Ever in Your Favor with Jessica Winder Whether we like it or not, office politics are an unavoidable part of corporate life. But don’t worry—you’re in for a TREAT today because one of my absolute favorite humans, Jessica Winder, is back on the pod, and we’re diving into the BS of corporate life in detail!  You know, the kind where you’re expected to read minds, kiss ass, and perform miracles while leadership acts like promotions are some kind of Da Vinci Code situation.  We’re talking about why “being liked” often beats “being right,” how LinkedIn is just one giant performance of corporate cringe, and why trust is literally cheaper than surveillance (but somehow, companies still don’t get it).  There’s value in learning how to play the corporate game without compromising your integrity, so let’s get into it! Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit oysterhr.com to learn more! 0:03:17 - One Truth Jessica Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:04:16 - What Does Kissing Ass Mean in the Workplace? 0:06:02 - When Good Work Isn’t Enough to Get Ahead 0:08:57 - Unwritten Rules of Career Advancement That Nobody Talks About 0:12:06 - Is Playing Office Politics Part of the Job, or is There Another Way to Succeed? 0:15:01 - How Race and Gender Tie Into Unspoken Rules of Advancement 0:24:23 - Hebba’s Round of Spicy Questions 0:35:11 - How Jessica Would Rewrite the Rules of Career Advancement 0:38:44 - Employees Who Feel Stuck Because They Refuse to Kiss Ass And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Whether we like it or not, office politics are an unavoidable part of corporate life. But don’t worry—you’re in for a TREAT today because one of my absolute favorite humans, Jessica Winder, is back on the pod, and we’re diving into the BS of corporate life in detail!  You know, the kind where you’re expected to read minds, kiss ass, and perform miracles while leadership acts like promotions are some kind of Da Vinci Code situation.  We’re talking about why “being liked” often beats “being right,” how LinkedIn is just one giant performance of corporate cringe, and why trust is literally cheaper than surveillance (but somehow, companies still don’t get it).  There’s value in learning how to play the corporate game without compromising your integrity, so let’s get into it! Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit oysterhr.com to learn more! 0:03:17 - One Truth Jessica Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:04:16 - What Does Kissing Ass Mean in the Workplace? 0:06:02 - When Good Work Isn’t Enough to Get Ahead 0:08:57 - Unwritten Rules of Career Advancement That Nobody Talks About 0:12:06 - Is Playing Office Politics Part of the Job, or is There Another Way to Succeed? 0:15:01 - How Race and Gender Tie Into Unspoken Rules of Advancement 0:24:23 - Hebba’s Round of Spicy Questions 0:35:11 - How Jessica Would Rewrite the Rules of Career Advancement 0:38:44 - Employees Who Feel Stuck Because They Refuse to Kiss Ass And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Whether we like it or not, office politics are an unavoidable part of corporate life.


But don’t worry—you’re in for a TREAT today because one of my absolute favorite humans, Jessica Winder, is back on the pod, and we’re diving into the BS of corporate life in detail! 


You know, the kind where you’re expected to read minds, kiss ass, and perform miracles while leadership acts like promotions are some kind of Da Vinci Code situation. 


We’re talking about why “being liked” often beats “being right,” how LinkedIn is just one giant performance of corporate cringe, and why trust is literally cheaper than surveillance (but somehow, companies still don’t get it). 


There’s value in learning how to play the corporate game without compromising your integrity, so let’s get into it!


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!


Whether you’re scaling fast or filling a critical role, Oyster helps you tap into the global talent pool and navigate international hiring with confidence. Hire full time talent or work flexibly with contractors- hire remotely, manage payroll, and ensure compliance ethically, with real employment experts by your side. Visit oysterhr.com to learn more!


0:03:17 - One Truth Jessica Wishes More Leaders Understood

0:04:16 - What Does Kissing Ass Mean in the Workplace?

0:06:02 - When Good Work Isn’t Enough to Get Ahead

0:08:57 - Unwritten Rules of Career Advancement That Nobody Talks About

0:12:06 - Is Playing Office Politics Part of the Job, or is There Another Way to Succeed?

0:15:01 - How Race and Gender Tie Into Unspoken Rules of Advancement

0:24:23 - Hebba’s Round of Spicy Questions

0:35:11 - How Jessica Would Rewrite the Rules of Career Advancement

0:38:44 - Employees Who Feel Stuck Because They Refuse to Kiss Ass


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Jessica:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3014 S8 E5: The Certainty Gap: Why Employees Feel Like They're Working Blindfolded with Kat Kibben This should come as no surprise anymore, but your employees aren’t just asking for certainty these days, they’re BEGGING for it!  And yet, most workplaces still operate like a Magic 8 Ball: "Ask again later," "Outlook not so good," and my personal favorite, "Cannot predict now." Cool, cool.  So why do we keep acting shocked when people quit over unclear expectations, bad leadership, and the soul-crushing weight of "figure it out yourself" culture? Joining me today is Kat Kibben, recruiting expert and professional truth-teller, to drag the leadership myths we’re all tired of and drop some real talk on how to actually make work WORK for people!  We’re breaking down why humans would rather deal with a known disaster than unknown chaos, how bad managers create generational trauma in the workplace, and the one thing leaders always get wrong about certainty. Lots of gems in here, so buckle up! Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:03:51 - One Truth About Work Kat Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:05:05 - Why Do Humans Crave Certainty So Much? 0:08:25 - How Leaders Can Make Employees Feel Safe 0:19:43 - Why Not Every Good Employee Needs to Be a Manager 0:24:38 - What Does Creativing Clarity Actually Look Like? 0:31:58 - How Good or Bad Communication Shapes Teams Over Time 0:38:34 - Bouncing Back From a Toxic Boss/Environment 0:46:13 - One Thing Leaders Often Get Wrong About Providing Certainty 0:49:33 - One Message Leaders Should Repeat to Their Teams During Uncertain Times And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Kat: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef This should come as no surprise anymore, but your employees aren’t just asking for certainty these days, they’re BEGGING for it!  And yet, most workplaces still operate like a Magic 8 Ball: "Ask again later," "Outlook not so good," and my personal favorite, "Cannot predict now." Cool, cool.  So why do we keep acting shocked when people quit over unclear expectations, bad leadership, and the soul-crushing weight of "figure it out yourself" culture? Joining me today is Kat Kibben, recruiting expert and professional truth-teller, to drag the leadership myths we’re all tired of and drop some real talk on how to actually make work WORK for people!  We’re breaking down why humans would rather deal with a known disaster than unknown chaos, how bad managers create generational trauma in the workplace, and the one thing leaders always get wrong about certainty. Lots of gems in here, so buckle up! Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:03:51 - One Truth About Work Kat Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:05:05 - Why Do Humans Crave Certainty So Much? 0:08:25 - How Leaders Can Make Employees Feel Safe 0:19:43 - Why Not Every Good Employee Needs to Be a Manager 0:24:38 - What Does Creativing Clarity Actually Look Like? 0:31:58 - How Good or Bad Communication Shapes Teams Over Time 0:38:34 - Bouncing Back From a Toxic Boss/Environment 0:46:13 - One Thing Leaders Often Get Wrong About Providing Certainty 0:49:33 - One Message Leaders Should Repeat to Their Teams During Uncertain Times And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Kat: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef This should come as no surprise anymore, but your employees aren’t just asking for certainty these days, they’re BEGGING for it! 


And yet, most workplaces still operate like a Magic 8 Ball: "Ask again later," "Outlook not so good," and my personal favorite, "Cannot predict now." Cool, cool. 


So why do we keep acting shocked when people quit over unclear expectations, bad leadership, and the soul-crushing weight of "figure it out yourself" culture?


Joining me today is Kat Kibben, recruiting expert and professional truth-teller, to drag the leadership myths we’re all tired of and drop some real talk on how to actually make work WORK for people! 

We’re breaking down why humans would rather deal with a known disaster than unknown chaos, how bad managers create generational trauma in the workplace, and the one thing leaders always get wrong about certainty.


Lots of gems in here, so buckle up!


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!


0:03:51 - One Truth About Work Kat Wishes More Leaders Understood

0:05:05 - Why Do Humans Crave Certainty So Much?

0:08:25 - How Leaders Can Make Employees Feel Safe

0:19:43 - Why Not Every Good Employee Needs to Be a Manager

0:24:38 - What Does Creativing Clarity Actually Look Like?

0:31:58 - How Good or Bad Communication Shapes Teams Over Time

0:38:34 - Bouncing Back From a Toxic Boss/Environment

0:46:13 - One Thing Leaders Often Get Wrong About Providing Certainty

0:49:33 - One Message Leaders Should Repeat to Their Teams During Uncertain Times


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

Follow Kat:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 3265 S8 E4: Compensation Clarity: The Trust Builder No One Uses with Matt McFarlane Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: MONEY. 💸 And who better to talk about money with than compensation guru Matt McFarlane? In this episode, we’re ripping apart everything you think you know about fair pay.  Why do employees feel stiffed? Are pay gaps accidental or systemic? And why the hell is talking about salary still taboo? We’ll also be discussing why fair pay is still a myth at most companies, how to handle founders who treat compensation like a dark art, and what actual pay transparency looks like (hint: it’s not just publishing salaries). Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:01:57 - One Truth About Work Matt Wishes More People Understood 0:03:20 - What Being Paid Right Actually Means, and Why Companies Get it Wrong 0:06:58 - What “I Don’t Feel Like I’m Being Paid Fairly” Really Means 0:08:50 -  Why is Talking About Pay Such a Taboo Topic at Work? 0:11:49 - Should Employees Know What Their Coworkers Make? 0:14:36 - Are Pay Gaps Intentional, or a Result of a Broken System? 0:19:56 - If Matt Could Change One Thing About Compensation, What Would It Be? 0:22:36 - Dealing With Founders Who Don’t Want to Define Anything Compensation-related 0:27:50 - What Role Should Managers Play in Pay Equity? 0:34:03 - What Does a Truly Fair, Inclusive, and Modern Compensation Philosophy Look Like? 0:39:47 - One Thing Matt Nerds Out About When It Comes to Compensation 0:41:25 - How Matt Would Rewrite the Unwritten Rules About Money at Work 0:47:45 - A Conversation About Money That Matt Wishes He Had Earlier in His Career 0:52:00 - What Workplace Money Utopia Could Look Like in the Future And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: MONEY. 💸 And who better to talk about money with than compensation guru Matt McFarlane? In this episode, we’re ripping apart everything you think you know about fair pay.  Why do employees feel stiffed? Are pay gaps accidental or systemic? And why the hell is talking about salary still taboo? We’ll also be discussing why fair pay is still a myth at most companies, how to handle founders who treat compensation like a dark art, and what actual pay transparency looks like (hint: it’s not just publishing salaries). Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠ to learn more! 0:01:57 - One Truth About Work Matt Wishes More People Understood 0:03:20 - What Being Paid Right Actually Means, and Why Companies Get it Wrong 0:06:58 - What “I Don’t Feel Like I’m Being Paid Fairly” Really Means 0:08:50 -  Why is Talking About Pay Such a Taboo Topic at Work? 0:11:49 - Should Employees Know What Their Coworkers Make? 0:14:36 - Are Pay Gaps Intentional, or a Result of a Broken System? 0:19:56 - If Matt Could Change One Thing About Compensation, What Would It Be? 0:22:36 - Dealing With Founders Who Don’t Want to Define Anything Compensation-related 0:27:50 - What Role Should Managers Play in Pay Equity? 0:34:03 - What Does a Truly Fair, Inclusive, and Modern Compensation Philosophy Look Like? 0:39:47 - One Thing Matt Nerds Out About When It Comes to Compensation 0:41:25 - How Matt Would Rewrite the Unwritten Rules About Money at Work 0:47:45 - A Conversation About Money That Matt Wishes He Had Earlier in His Career 0:52:00 - What Workplace Money Utopia Could Look Like in the Future And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: MONEY. 💸


And who better to talk about money with than compensation guru Matt McFarlane?


In this episode, we’re ripping apart everything you think you know about fair pay. 


Why do employees feel stiffed? Are pay gaps accidental or systemic? And why the hell is talking about salary still taboo?


We’ll also be discussing why fair pay is still a myth at most companies, how to handle founders who treat compensation like a dark art, and what actual pay transparency looks like (hint: it’s not just publishing salaries).


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠⁠lattice.com⁠⁠ to learn more.


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠⁠SixFifty.com⁠⁠ to learn more!


0:01:57 - One Truth About Work Matt Wishes More People Understood

0:03:20 - What Being Paid Right Actually Means, and Why Companies Get it Wrong

0:06:58 - What “I Don’t Feel Like I’m Being Paid Fairly” Really Means

0:08:50 -  Why is Talking About Pay Such a Taboo Topic at Work?

0:11:49 - Should Employees Know What Their Coworkers Make?

0:14:36 - Are Pay Gaps Intentional, or a Result of a Broken System?

0:19:56 - If Matt Could Change One Thing About Compensation, What Would It Be?

0:22:36 - Dealing With Founders Who Don’t Want to Define Anything Compensation-related

0:27:50 - What Role Should Managers Play in Pay Equity?

0:34:03 - What Does a Truly Fair, Inclusive, and Modern Compensation Philosophy Look Like?

0:39:47 - One Thing Matt Nerds Out About When It Comes to Compensation

0:41:25 - How Matt Would Rewrite the Unwritten Rules About Money at Work

0:47:45 - A Conversation About Money That Matt Wishes He Had Earlier in His Career

0:52:00 - What Workplace Money Utopia Could Look Like in the Future

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

Follow Matt:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmcfarlane/

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3701 S8 E3: Workplace Fairness is a Myth and We Have the Receipts with Cierra Gross Let’s get one thing straight: People Leaders are tired of companies pretending they care about equity while quietly rolling back DEI initiatives and gaslighting employees into thinking they’re the problem.  So I brought in someone I admire DEEPLY, Cierra Gross, Founder of Caged Bird HR and Wrk Receipts, to drag corporate America’s favorite lies—and yes, it got spicy! We’re discussing why “accountability” is a corporate buzzword for “we’ll investigate ourselves and find no wrongdoing,” how Gen Z is forcing much-needed change at work, and the invisible barriers that sabotage equity.  Cierra’s app, Wrk Receipts, is also about to be a problem, in the absolute best way possible! Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠lattice.com⁠ to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠SixFifty.com⁠ to learn more! 0:02:22 - One Truth About Work Cierra Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:04:42 - Why Accountability and Equitable Outcomes are Top Priorities Right Now 0:12:31 - What Accountability and Equity ACTUALLY Means in the Workplace 0:15:24 - What Happens if Companies Don’t Care About Adapting? 0:23:10 - The Gap Between What Employees Expect and What Companies Deliver 0:25:12 - Why Don’t Companies Have an Incentive to Live Up to Their Ideas? 0:41:03 - Invisible Systems and Habits That Quietly Sabotage Equity and Fairness 0:49:55 - A Necessary Shift to Make Accountability and Equity Non-negotiable at Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Cierra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cierragross/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssefTwitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Let’s get one thing straight: People Leaders are tired of companies pretending they care about equity while quietly rolling back DEI initiatives and gaslighting employees into thinking they’re the problem.  So I brought in someone I admire DEEPLY, Cierra Gross, Founder of Caged Bird HR and Wrk Receipts, to drag corporate America’s favorite lies—and yes, it got spicy! We’re discussing why “accountability” is a corporate buzzword for “we’ll investigate ourselves and find no wrongdoing,” how Gen Z is forcing much-needed change at work, and the invisible barriers that sabotage equity.  Cierra’s app, Wrk Receipts, is also about to be a problem, in the absolute best way possible! Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠lattice.com⁠ to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠SixFifty.com⁠ to learn more! 0:02:22 - One Truth About Work Cierra Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:04:42 - Why Accountability and Equitable Outcomes are Top Priorities Right Now 0:12:31 - What Accountability and Equity ACTUALLY Means in the Workplace 0:15:24 - What Happens if Companies Don’t Care About Adapting? 0:23:10 - The Gap Between What Employees Expect and What Companies Deliver 0:25:12 - Why Don’t Companies Have an Incentive to Live Up to Their Ideas? 0:41:03 - Invisible Systems and Habits That Quietly Sabotage Equity and Fairness 0:49:55 - A Necessary Shift to Make Accountability and Equity Non-negotiable at Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Cierra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cierragross/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssefTwitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Let’s get one thing straight: People Leaders are tired of companies pretending they care about equity while quietly rolling back DEI initiatives and gaslighting employees into thinking they’re the problem. 

So I brought in someone I admire DEEPLY, Cierra Gross, Founder of Caged Bird HR and Wrk Receipts, to drag corporate America’s favorite lies—and yes, it got spicy!

We’re discussing why “accountability” is a corporate buzzword for “we’ll investigate ourselves and find no wrongdoing,” how Gen Z is forcing much-needed change at work, and the invisible barriers that sabotage equity. 

Cierra’s app, Wrk Receipts, is also about to be a problem, in the absolute best way possible!


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit ⁠lattice.com⁠ to learn more.


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit ⁠SixFifty.com⁠ to learn more!



0:02:22 - One Truth About Work Cierra Wishes More Leaders Understood

0:04:42 - Why Accountability and Equitable Outcomes are Top Priorities Right Now

0:12:31 - What Accountability and Equity ACTUALLY Means in the Workplace

0:15:24 - What Happens if Companies Don’t Care About Adapting?

0:23:10 - The Gap Between What Employees Expect and What Companies Deliver

0:25:12 - Why Don’t Companies Have an Incentive to Live Up to Their Ideas?

0:41:03 - Invisible Systems and Habits That Quietly Sabotage Equity and Fairness

0:49:55 - A Necessary Shift to Make Accountability and Equity Non-negotiable at Work

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

Follow Cierra:

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]]> 3463 S8 E2: Traditional Performance Reviews Are Dead (But Employees Still Want Answers) with Jessica DeVlieger Employees aren’t just asking for feedback—they’re begging for it.  So why are we still serving them stale, twice-a-year performance reviews like it’s 1999? This week, I’m sitting down with Jessica DeVlieger to unpack why your team is secretly screaming, “Just tell me if I’m doing a good job!”—and how leaders keep missing the mark. We’re digging into: 🔥 Why employees ALWAYS know who’s underperforming before managers do (and the awkward truth about what happens next) 🔥 The #1 reason managers avoid tough feedback  🔥 How to fix performance convos so they actually help people grow 🔥 Why your fancy new HR tech might be making things worse, and how to use it right At the end of the day, employees just want to know where they stand! Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more! 0:01:53 - One Truth About Work Jessica Wishes More People Understood 0:07:32 - How Jessica Became a Performance-focused CEO 0:10:18 - Why “Traditional” Performance Management Doesn’t Work Anymore 0:13:12 - When Employees Want to Know Where They Stand, What Does That Mean? 0:16:52 - One Thing Leaders Often Misunderstand About Performance Conversations  0:21:02 - How to Create a Culture Where It’s Normal to Talk About Performance and  0:27:35 - The Performance Gap Jessica Wants to Fill, and Why It Matters 0:33:13 - Jessica’s Take on a Ratings System Approach to Performance Management 0:34:14 - The Biggest Mistake Companies Make in Implementing Performance Management Software 0:38:34 - How Jessica Would Redesign Performance Management, From Scratch And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-devlieger-7623305/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Employees aren’t just asking for feedback—they’re begging for it.  So why are we still serving them stale, twice-a-year performance reviews like it’s 1999? This week, I’m sitting down with Jessica DeVlieger to unpack why your team is secretly screaming, “Just tell me if I’m doing a good job!”—and how leaders keep missing the mark. We’re digging into: 🔥 Why employees ALWAYS know who’s underperforming before managers do (and the awkward truth about what happens next) 🔥 The #1 reason managers avoid tough feedback  🔥 How to fix performance convos so they actually help people grow 🔥 Why your fancy new HR tech might be making things worse, and how to use it right At the end of the day, employees just want to know where they stand! Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more! 0:01:53 - One Truth About Work Jessica Wishes More People Understood 0:07:32 - How Jessica Became a Performance-focused CEO 0:10:18 - Why “Traditional” Performance Management Doesn’t Work Anymore 0:13:12 - When Employees Want to Know Where They Stand, What Does That Mean? 0:16:52 - One Thing Leaders Often Misunderstand About Performance Conversations  0:21:02 - How to Create a Culture Where It’s Normal to Talk About Performance and  0:27:35 - The Performance Gap Jessica Wants to Fill, and Why It Matters 0:33:13 - Jessica’s Take on a Ratings System Approach to Performance Management 0:34:14 - The Biggest Mistake Companies Make in Implementing Performance Management Software 0:38:34 - How Jessica Would Redesign Performance Management, From Scratch And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-devlieger-7623305/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Employees aren’t just asking for feedback—they’re begging for it. 


So why are we still serving them stale, twice-a-year performance reviews like it’s 1999?


This week, I’m sitting down with Jessica DeVlieger to unpack why your team is secretly screaming, “Just tell me if I’m doing a good job!”—and how leaders keep missing the mark.


We’re digging into:

🔥 Why employees ALWAYS know who’s underperforming before managers do (and the awkward truth about what happens next)

🔥 The #1 reason managers avoid tough feedback 

🔥 How to fix performance convos so they actually help people grow

🔥 Why your fancy new HR tech might be making things worse, and how to use it right


At the end of the day, employees just want to know where they stand!


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more.


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!


0:01:53 - One Truth About Work Jessica Wishes More People Understood

0:07:32 - How Jessica Became a Performance-focused CEO

0:10:18 - Why “Traditional” Performance Management Doesn’t Work Anymore

0:13:12 - When Employees Want to Know Where They Stand, What Does That Mean?

0:16:52 - One Thing Leaders Often Misunderstand About Performance Conversations 

0:21:02 - How to Create a Culture Where It’s Normal to Talk About Performance and 

0:27:35 - The Performance Gap Jessica Wants to Fill, and Why It Matters

0:33:13 - Jessica’s Take on a Ratings System Approach to Performance Management

0:34:14 - The Biggest Mistake Companies Make in Implementing Performance Management Software

0:38:34 - How Jessica Would Redesign Performance Management, From Scratch


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Jessica:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-devlieger-7623305/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2928 S8 E1: Neutral Policies My Ass: The Fairness Farce with Zach Nunn Let’s talk about fairness—or, more accurately, let’s talk about how your company is probably failing at it! You know the drill: the ‘neutral’ policies that somehow always disadvantage the same people, the DEI initiatives that start and end with a Slack emoji, the performance reviews that feel more like a lottery than actual feedback.  This week, Zach Nunn (founder of Living Corporate and certified corporate truth-teller) joins me to rip apart the illusion of fairness at work!  We’re talking remote work double standards, the sneaky policies that keep marginalized employees stuck, and why ‘transparency’ is often just corporate code for ‘we’ll tell you the rules but not how to win.’  If most workplaces were actually fair, we wouldn’t need this episode!  But since that’s not our reality yet… press play and let’s get figure it out together. Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more! 0:03:43 - One Truth About Work Zach Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:11:30 - What is Living Corporate and What Inspired Zach to Start It? 0:17:02 - What Most Companies Get Wrong About Fairness at Work 0:25:42 - Defining a Fair Workplace and How It Feels to Employees 0:38:52 - Policies That Seem Neutral, But Actually End up Being Unfair 0:52:54 - One Thing HR Should Stop Doing Immediately to Build Fairer Workplaces 0:53:50 - What Gives Zach Hope? 0:56:32 - Get in Touch With Zach And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Zach: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharynunnphr/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Let’s talk about fairness—or, more accurately, let’s talk about how your company is probably failing at it! You know the drill: the ‘neutral’ policies that somehow always disadvantage the same people, the DEI initiatives that start and end with a Slack emoji, the performance reviews that feel more like a lottery than actual feedback.  This week, Zach Nunn (founder of Living Corporate and certified corporate truth-teller) joins me to rip apart the illusion of fairness at work!  We’re talking remote work double standards, the sneaky policies that keep marginalized employees stuck, and why ‘transparency’ is often just corporate code for ‘we’ll tell you the rules but not how to win.’  If most workplaces were actually fair, we wouldn’t need this episode!  But since that’s not our reality yet… press play and let’s get figure it out together. Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more. Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more! 0:03:43 - One Truth About Work Zach Wishes More Leaders Understood 0:11:30 - What is Living Corporate and What Inspired Zach to Start It? 0:17:02 - What Most Companies Get Wrong About Fairness at Work 0:25:42 - Defining a Fair Workplace and How It Feels to Employees 0:38:52 - Policies That Seem Neutral, But Actually End up Being Unfair 0:52:54 - One Thing HR Should Stop Doing Immediately to Build Fairer Workplaces 0:53:50 - What Gives Zach Hope? 0:56:32 - Get in Touch With Zach And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Zach: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharynunnphr/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Let’s talk about fairness—or, more accurately, let’s talk about how your company is probably failing at it!


You know the drill: the ‘neutral’ policies that somehow always disadvantage the same people, the DEI initiatives that start and end with a Slack emoji, the performance reviews that feel more like a lottery than actual feedback. 


This week, Zach Nunn (founder of Living Corporate and certified corporate truth-teller) joins me to rip apart the illusion of fairness at work! 


We’re talking remote work double standards, the sneaky policies that keep marginalized employees stuck, and why ‘transparency’ is often just corporate code for ‘we’ll tell you the rules but not how to win.’ 


If most workplaces were actually fair, we wouldn’t need this episode! 


But since that’s not our reality yet… press play and let’s get figure it out together.


Choosing the wrong HR platform is rife with regrets: losing a top performer, promoting the wrong person, or failing to engage your team when the business needs it most.


Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between investing in people programs and consolidating your tech stack. With Lattice, you can have both. Visit lattice.com to learn more.


Multi-state compliance is a nightmare—but SixFifty makes it easy. Get instant answers to employment law questions, generate a compliant multi-state handbook in minutes, and stay ahead of changing laws with automated updates. Visit SixFifty.com to learn more!


0:03:43 - One Truth About Work Zach Wishes More Leaders Understood

0:11:30 - What is Living Corporate and What Inspired Zach to Start It?

0:17:02 - What Most Companies Get Wrong About Fairness at Work

0:25:42 - Defining a Fair Workplace and How It Feels to Employees

0:38:52 - Policies That Seem Neutral, But Actually End up Being Unfair

0:52:54 - One Thing HR Should Stop Doing Immediately to Build Fairer Workplaces

0:53:50 - What Gives Zach Hope?

0:56:32 - Get in Touch With Zach


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Zach:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharynunnphr/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3551 S7 E12: AI’s Human Side: Making HR More Personalized with Jeet Mukerji I’m back in your ears with another banger of an episode, and this one’s the season finale! I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap things up than by geeking out with my incredibly impressive friend Jeet Mukerji, co-founder and CEO of Kinfolk. Whether you’re an AI skeptic or a full-on tech enthusiast, there is a lot of food for thought to digest. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:25 - A Topic Jeet Has Been Interested in Lately 00:03:57 - What Inspired Jeet to Build Kinfolk? 00:06:00 - The Biggest Challenges HR Teams Face With Employee Requests 00:11:01 - Why AI Complements the Human Piece of HR, Not Replaces 00:16:09 - The Biggest Misconceptions About AI in HR 00:21:10 - Using Data to Show Why AI Will Improve Efficiency in HR 00:28:58 - Can AI Handle the Nuances of Emotion in Text? 00:36:03 - Can AI be Used to Make a More Equitable, Inclusive Workplace? 00:42:00 - A Bold, Groundbreaking Thing Jeet Would Love to See in HR 00:44:49 - The Biggest Hurdle in HR Teams Adopting AI Tools And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jeet: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeetmukerji/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:32:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef I’m back in your ears with another banger of an episode, and this one’s the season finale! I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap things up than by geeking out with my incredibly impressive friend Jeet Mukerji, co-founder and CEO of Kinfolk. Whether you’re an AI skeptic or a full-on tech enthusiast, there is a lot of food for thought to digest. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:25 - A Topic Jeet Has Been Interested in Lately 00:03:57 - What Inspired Jeet to Build Kinfolk? 00:06:00 - The Biggest Challenges HR Teams Face With Employee Requests 00:11:01 - Why AI Complements the Human Piece of HR, Not Replaces 00:16:09 - The Biggest Misconceptions About AI in HR 00:21:10 - Using Data to Show Why AI Will Improve Efficiency in HR 00:28:58 - Can AI Handle the Nuances of Emotion in Text? 00:36:03 - Can AI be Used to Make a More Equitable, Inclusive Workplace? 00:42:00 - A Bold, Groundbreaking Thing Jeet Would Love to See in HR 00:44:49 - The Biggest Hurdle in HR Teams Adopting AI Tools And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jeet: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeetmukerji/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef I’m back in your ears with another banger of an episode, and this one’s the season finale!


I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap things up than by geeking out with my incredibly impressive friend Jeet Mukerji, co-founder and CEO of Kinfolk.


Whether you’re an AI skeptic or a full-on tech enthusiast, there is a lot of food for thought to digest.


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:02:25 - A Topic Jeet Has Been Interested in Lately

00:03:57 - What Inspired Jeet to Build Kinfolk?

00:06:00 - The Biggest Challenges HR Teams Face With Employee Requests

00:11:01 - Why AI Complements the Human Piece of HR, Not Replaces

00:16:09 - The Biggest Misconceptions About AI in HR

00:21:10 - Using Data to Show Why AI Will Improve Efficiency in HR

00:28:58 - Can AI Handle the Nuances of Emotion in Text?

00:36:03 - Can AI be Used to Make a More Equitable, Inclusive Workplace?

00:42:00 - A Bold, Groundbreaking Thing Jeet Would Love to See in HR

00:44:49 - The Biggest Hurdle in HR Teams Adopting AI Tools


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Jeet:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeetmukerji/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2948 S7 E11: 401(k)s & Chill: Making Retirement Planning Less Painful with Breene Murphy I’ve been on a mission this season to learn something new in every episode, and today?  Buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of investing and retirement planning—and I promise, it’s way more interesting than it sounds! It’s also an incredibly important topic that not enough people in our roles are talking about at length. Unfortunately, financial stress is the #1 stressor for most people, and HR leaders are no exception.  But here’s the thing: investing doesn’t have to be a jargon-filled nightmare! So in this episode, Breene Murphy and I are breaking down what HR leaders need to know about investing—no fluff, no confusing terms, just practical insights to help you build a retirement plan that works for your company and your people! Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:16 - A Topic Breene Has Been Interested in Lately 00:05:46 - One Thing Every HR Leader Should Know About Investing 00:09:52 - Why It’s so Important for HR Leaders to Understand Investing 00:13:17 - The Best Ways to Evaluate Your 401k Providers 00:25:46 - Why Newer Generations Contribute Less to Their Retirement Funds 00:42:12 - The Biggest Mistakes HR Leaders Make When it Comes to Offering Benefits 00:51:32 - What Breene Would Change About How Companies Approach Investing 00:53:17 - Tools and Resources to Learn About Investing And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Breene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breene-murphy-climate-friendly-401k/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef I’ve been on a mission this season to learn something new in every episode, and today?  Buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of investing and retirement planning—and I promise, it’s way more interesting than it sounds! It’s also an incredibly important topic that not enough people in our roles are talking about at length. Unfortunately, financial stress is the #1 stressor for most people, and HR leaders are no exception.  But here’s the thing: investing doesn’t have to be a jargon-filled nightmare! So in this episode, Breene Murphy and I are breaking down what HR leaders need to know about investing—no fluff, no confusing terms, just practical insights to help you build a retirement plan that works for your company and your people! Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:16 - A Topic Breene Has Been Interested in Lately 00:05:46 - One Thing Every HR Leader Should Know About Investing 00:09:52 - Why It’s so Important for HR Leaders to Understand Investing 00:13:17 - The Best Ways to Evaluate Your 401k Providers 00:25:46 - Why Newer Generations Contribute Less to Their Retirement Funds 00:42:12 - The Biggest Mistakes HR Leaders Make When it Comes to Offering Benefits 00:51:32 - What Breene Would Change About How Companies Approach Investing 00:53:17 - Tools and Resources to Learn About Investing And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Breene: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breene-murphy-climate-friendly-401k/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef I’ve been on a mission this season to learn something new in every episode, and today? 


Buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of investing and retirement planning—and I promise, it’s way more interesting than it sounds!


It’s also an incredibly important topic that not enough people in our roles are talking about at length.


Unfortunately, financial stress is the #1 stressor for most people, and HR leaders are no exception. 


But here’s the thing: investing doesn’t have to be a jargon-filled nightmare!


So in this episode, Breene Murphy and I are breaking down what HR leaders need to know about investing—no fluff, no confusing terms, just practical insights to help you build a retirement plan that works for your company and your people!



Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:03:16 - A Topic Breene Has Been Interested in Lately

00:05:46 - One Thing Every HR Leader Should Know About Investing

00:09:52 - Why It’s so Important for HR Leaders to Understand Investing

00:13:17 - The Best Ways to Evaluate Your 401k Providers

00:25:46 - Why Newer Generations Contribute Less to Their Retirement Funds

00:42:12 - The Biggest Mistakes HR Leaders Make When it Comes to Offering Benefits

00:51:32 - What Breene Would Change About How Companies Approach Investing

00:53:17 - Tools and Resources to Learn About Investing


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Breene:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breene-murphy-climate-friendly-401k/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3661 S7 E10: Recruiting Hell: The Job No One Understands with Keirsten Greggs Recruiting is rough right now. Job seekers are frustrated, recruiters are overwhelmed, and everyone’s wondering, “Is it just me, or is this whole system broken?”  In this episode, I sit down with Kiersten Greggs, founder of Trap Recruiter and a 24-year recruiting veteran, to unpack the chaos.  Kiersten pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening in today’s job market, why recruiters are the unsung heroes of HR, and how both candidates and hiring teams can navigate this mess. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:19 - A Topic Keirsten Has Been Interested in Lately 00:05:03 - What is Happening in Today’s Market? 00:10:01 - How Will the Job Market Look in the Next Year? 00:14:06 - How to Stand Out During a Hiring Process 00:23:04 - Why Does Everybody Think You Need to Beat the ATS? 00:29:14 - Using AI for Resumes or Job Searching 00:36:39 - The Biggest Inefficiencies in the TA Process Right Now 00:44:16 - How Long Should the Overall Interview Process be? 00:51:46 - What is the Most Important Part of the Candidate Experience?  00:57:03 - The One Tip Kiersten Would Give Recriuters And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Keirsten: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traprecruiter/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0000 full 7 10 Hebba Youssef Recruiting is rough right now. Job seekers are frustrated, recruiters are overwhelmed, and everyone’s wondering, “Is it just me, or is this whole system broken?”  In this episode, I sit down with Kiersten Greggs, founder of Trap Recruiter and a 24-year recruiting veteran, to unpack the chaos.  Kiersten pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening in today’s job market, why recruiters are the unsung heroes of HR, and how both candidates and hiring teams can navigate this mess. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:19 - A Topic Keirsten Has Been Interested in Lately 00:05:03 - What is Happening in Today’s Market? 00:10:01 - How Will the Job Market Look in the Next Year? 00:14:06 - How to Stand Out During a Hiring Process 00:23:04 - Why Does Everybody Think You Need to Beat the ATS? 00:29:14 - Using AI for Resumes or Job Searching 00:36:39 - The Biggest Inefficiencies in the TA Process Right Now 00:44:16 - How Long Should the Overall Interview Process be? 00:51:46 - What is the Most Important Part of the Candidate Experience?  00:57:03 - The One Tip Kiersten Would Give Recriuters And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Keirsten: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traprecruiter/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Recruiting is rough right now.


Job seekers are frustrated, recruiters are overwhelmed, and everyone’s wondering, “Is it just me, or is this whole system broken?” 


In this episode, I sit down with Kiersten Greggs, founder of Trap Recruiter and a 24-year recruiting veteran, to unpack the chaos. 


Kiersten pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening in today’s job market, why recruiters are the unsung heroes of HR, and how both candidates and hiring teams can navigate this mess.


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:02:19 - A Topic Keirsten Has Been Interested in Lately

00:05:03 - What is Happening in Today’s Market?

00:10:01 - How Will the Job Market Look in the Next Year?

00:14:06 - How to Stand Out During a Hiring Process

00:23:04 - Why Does Everybody Think You Need to Beat the ATS?

00:29:14 - Using AI for Resumes or Job Searching

00:36:39 - The Biggest Inefficiencies in the TA Process Right Now

00:44:16 - How Long Should the Overall Interview Process be?

00:51:46 - What is the Most Important Part of the Candidate Experience? 

00:57:03 - The One Tip Kiersten Would Give Recriuters


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Keirsten:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traprecruiter/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3604 S7 E9: From Colleagues to Confidants: The Underrated Power of Work BFFs with Chris Hagood Work is changing FAST.  Between global pandemics, remote work, and the Great Reshuffle, it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a little unhinged! Nothing like building a deep work connection to help you adjust to it all, eh? That’s why this week’s episode is a fun (slightly wild) ride with Chris Hagood, CEO of AstutEdge and all-around HR powerhouse.  We’re covering everything from the role of work friendships to whether you’d take $10,000 to return to the office (spoiler: Chris has thoughts).  Plus, we’re throwing in some HR raps courtesy of ChatGPT because why not?! Whether you’re here for the laughs, the insights, or just to feel less alone in your corner of chaos, this episode has it all.  Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:00 - A Topic Chris Has Been Interested in Lately 00:08:04 - What the F&*%$ is Going on in the World? 00:11:34 - Does Christ Have a Best Friend in Life That he Met at Work? 00:13:52 - Should HR Play an Active Role in Fostering Friendships at Work? 00:17:19 - Would You Take $10,000 to Return to the Office? 00:23:00 - Professional Myths or Facts 00:33:35 - Yes or No? 00:37:08 - HR Raps From ChatGPT 00:42:12 - 3 Things HR Definitely Shouldn’t Say   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Hostile Government Takeover Song  Gallup Best Friend at Work survey Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 7 9 Hebba Youssef Work is changing FAST.  Between global pandemics, remote work, and the Great Reshuffle, it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a little unhinged! Nothing like building a deep work connection to help you adjust to it all, eh? That’s why this week’s episode is a fun (slightly wild) ride with Chris Hagood, CEO of AstutEdge and all-around HR powerhouse.  We’re covering everything from the role of work friendships to whether you’d take $10,000 to return to the office (spoiler: Chris has thoughts).  Plus, we’re throwing in some HR raps courtesy of ChatGPT because why not?! Whether you’re here for the laughs, the insights, or just to feel less alone in your corner of chaos, this episode has it all.  Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:00 - A Topic Chris Has Been Interested in Lately 00:08:04 - What the F&*%$ is Going on in the World? 00:11:34 - Does Christ Have a Best Friend in Life That he Met at Work? 00:13:52 - Should HR Play an Active Role in Fostering Friendships at Work? 00:17:19 - Would You Take $10,000 to Return to the Office? 00:23:00 - Professional Myths or Facts 00:33:35 - Yes or No? 00:37:08 - HR Raps From ChatGPT 00:42:12 - 3 Things HR Definitely Shouldn’t Say   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Hostile Government Takeover Song  Gallup Best Friend at Work survey Work is changing FAST. 


Between global pandemics, remote work, and the Great Reshuffle, it’s no wonder we’re all feeling a little unhinged!


Nothing like building a deep work connection to help you adjust to it all, eh?


That’s why this week’s episode is a fun (slightly wild) ride with Chris Hagood, CEO of AstutEdge and all-around HR powerhouse. 


We’re covering everything from the role of work friendships to whether you’d take $10,000 to return to the office (spoiler: Chris has thoughts). 


Plus, we’re throwing in some HR raps courtesy of ChatGPT because why not?!


Whether you’re here for the laughs, the insights, or just to feel less alone in your corner of chaos, this episode has it all. 


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:03:00 - A Topic Chris Has Been Interested in Lately

00:08:04 - What the F&*%$ is Going on in the World?

00:11:34 - Does Christ Have a Best Friend in Life That he Met at Work?

00:13:52 - Should HR Play an Active Role in Fostering Friendships at Work?

00:17:19 - Would You Take $10,000 to Return to the Office?

00:23:00 - Professional Myths or Facts

00:33:35 - Yes or No?

00:37:08 - HR Raps From ChatGPT

00:42:12 - 3 Things HR Definitely Shouldn’t Say

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Chris:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


Hostile Government Takeover Song 


Gallup Best Friend at Work survey

]]> 3095 S7 E8: Why You Should Never Stop Fighting for Better Treatment at Work with Torin Ellis There’s more to people than what you see when they show up for work.  Stories matter because we are in the age of radical authenticity and transparency. Exciting? Yes! Challenging? Also yes. Torrin Ellis, a powerhouse in recruitment, talent development, and operationalizing diversity and inclusion is here to break it all down!  We’ll unpack Torrin’s latest report, Reducing Bias in HR Using AI, and explore building trust, vulnerability, and doing things differently to push humanity further and deeper into your respective organization. Plus, we’ll tackle the scary stuff—like how to do the right thing even when it’s hard and why re-skilling is non-negotiable in the age of AI. Don’t worry, we’ll also squeeze in some hot takes on the Super Bowl performance because, well, priorities. Tune in, take notes, and let’s make work better, one uncomfortable conversation at a time. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:05:01 - How Hebba and Torin Met 00:10:26 - Breakdown of the Superbowl Performance 00:18:42 - Understanding Bias and Prejudice  00:30:22 - What Inspired Torin’s Report about Reducing Bias in HR using AI 00:38:56 - The Pros and Cons of Capitalism 00:44:35 - Doing the Right Thing, Even When It’s Scary 00:51:09 - Torin’s ONE Takeaway You Should Have From This Episode 00:53:37 - Get in Touch With Torin And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Torin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:15:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef There’s more to people than what you see when they show up for work.  Stories matter because we are in the age of radical authenticity and transparency. Exciting? Yes! Challenging? Also yes. Torrin Ellis, a powerhouse in recruitment, talent development, and operationalizing diversity and inclusion is here to break it all down!  We’ll unpack Torrin’s latest report, Reducing Bias in HR Using AI, and explore building trust, vulnerability, and doing things differently to push humanity further and deeper into your respective organization. Plus, we’ll tackle the scary stuff—like how to do the right thing even when it’s hard and why re-skilling is non-negotiable in the age of AI. Don’t worry, we’ll also squeeze in some hot takes on the Super Bowl performance because, well, priorities. Tune in, take notes, and let’s make work better, one uncomfortable conversation at a time. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:05:01 - How Hebba and Torin Met 00:10:26 - Breakdown of the Superbowl Performance 00:18:42 - Understanding Bias and Prejudice  00:30:22 - What Inspired Torin’s Report about Reducing Bias in HR using AI 00:38:56 - The Pros and Cons of Capitalism 00:44:35 - Doing the Right Thing, Even When It’s Scary 00:51:09 - Torin’s ONE Takeaway You Should Have From This Episode 00:53:37 - Get in Touch With Torin And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Torin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef There’s more to people than what you see when they show up for work. 


Stories matter because we are in the age of radical authenticity and transparency.


Exciting? Yes! Challenging? Also yes.


Torrin Ellis, a powerhouse in recruitment, talent development, and operationalizing diversity and inclusion is here to break it all down! 


We’ll unpack Torrin’s latest report, Reducing Bias in HR Using AI, and explore building trust, vulnerability, and doing things differently to push humanity further and deeper into your respective organization.


Plus, we’ll tackle the scary stuff—like how to do the right thing even when it’s hard and why re-skilling is non-negotiable in the age of AI.


Don’t worry, we’ll also squeeze in some hot takes on the Super Bowl performance because, well, priorities.


Tune in, take notes, and let’s make work better, one uncomfortable conversation at a time.


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:05:01 - How Hebba and Torin Met

00:10:26 - Breakdown of the Superbowl Performance

00:18:42 - Understanding Bias and Prejudice 

00:30:22 - What Inspired Torin’s Report about Reducing Bias in HR using AI

00:38:56 - The Pros and Cons of Capitalism

00:44:35 - Doing the Right Thing, Even When It’s Scary

00:51:09 - Torin’s ONE Takeaway You Should Have From This Episode

00:53:37 - Get in Touch With Torin


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Torin:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3455 S7 E7: Slam Dunk Leadership: What Basketball Taught Me About HR with Chris Henrichs There's so much we can learn from the sports that we love. So lace up your sneakers and pull up your socks, because this episode is a full-court press of insights, laughs, and way too many basketball metaphors! Today, Chris Henrichs is giving a masterclass on how the lessons from the court can transform the way we think about HR, leadership, and building a workplace that doesn’t just survive, but thrives. From Michael Jordan’s killer competitiveness to the art of drafting the right players (or employees), Chris breaks down all the interesting parallels between basketball and HR.  We’re talking leadership styles, creating a winning culture, handling competition, and why HR is basically the coach, GM, and referee of the workplace. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or someone who thinks a “pick-and-roll” is a bakery order, you’ll still hae actionable takeaways that’ll make you rethink how you lead, collaborate, and bounce back from setbacks. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:45 - One Topic Chris is Really Interested in Right Now 00:06:00 - The Connection Between Basketball and HR 00:08:07 - How Competition Helped Shape Chris’s Career  00:13:22 - Who Inspires Chris in Sports, and How it Translates to HR Leadership 00:18:31 - How This Famous Michael Jordan Quote Plays Out in the Workplace 00:21:22 - Lessons Chris Learned About People Ops From Playing Basketball 00:27:26 - Different Leadership Styles and How They Compare to Leaders on the Court 00:31:24 - Balancing Top Perfomers With the Rest of the Team 00:34:45 - HR’s Equivalent of Drafting the Right Players 00:42:02 - Creating a Workplace Where People Challenge Each Other But Still Collaborate 00:43:57 - Bouncing Back From a Rough Patch 00:46:57 - Creating a Competitive But Healthy Work Environment 00:53:13 - Chris’s Dream Basketball Team Roster And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishenrichs/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef There's so much we can learn from the sports that we love. So lace up your sneakers and pull up your socks, because this episode is a full-court press of insights, laughs, and way too many basketball metaphors! Today, Chris Henrichs is giving a masterclass on how the lessons from the court can transform the way we think about HR, leadership, and building a workplace that doesn’t just survive, but thrives. From Michael Jordan’s killer competitiveness to the art of drafting the right players (or employees), Chris breaks down all the interesting parallels between basketball and HR.  We’re talking leadership styles, creating a winning culture, handling competition, and why HR is basically the coach, GM, and referee of the workplace. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or someone who thinks a “pick-and-roll” is a bakery order, you’ll still hae actionable takeaways that’ll make you rethink how you lead, collaborate, and bounce back from setbacks. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:45 - One Topic Chris is Really Interested in Right Now 00:06:00 - The Connection Between Basketball and HR 00:08:07 - How Competition Helped Shape Chris’s Career  00:13:22 - Who Inspires Chris in Sports, and How it Translates to HR Leadership 00:18:31 - How This Famous Michael Jordan Quote Plays Out in the Workplace 00:21:22 - Lessons Chris Learned About People Ops From Playing Basketball 00:27:26 - Different Leadership Styles and How They Compare to Leaders on the Court 00:31:24 - Balancing Top Perfomers With the Rest of the Team 00:34:45 - HR’s Equivalent of Drafting the Right Players 00:42:02 - Creating a Workplace Where People Challenge Each Other But Still Collaborate 00:43:57 - Bouncing Back From a Rough Patch 00:46:57 - Creating a Competitive But Healthy Work Environment 00:53:13 - Chris’s Dream Basketball Team Roster And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishenrichs/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef There's so much we can learn from the sports that we love.


So lace up your sneakers and pull up your socks, because this episode is a full-court press of insights, laughs, and way too many basketball metaphors!


Today, Chris Henrichs is giving a masterclass on how the lessons from the court can transform the way we think about HR, leadership, and building a workplace that doesn’t just survive, but thrives.


From Michael Jordan’s killer competitiveness to the art of drafting the right players (or employees), Chris breaks down all the interesting parallels between basketball and HR. 


We’re talking leadership styles, creating a winning culture, handling competition, and why HR is basically the coach, GM, and referee of the workplace.


Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or someone who thinks a “pick-and-roll” is a bakery order, you’ll still hae actionable takeaways that’ll make you rethink how you lead, collaborate, and bounce back from setbacks.


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:03:45 - One Topic Chris is Really Interested in Right Now

00:06:00 - The Connection Between Basketball and HR

00:08:07 - How Competition Helped Shape Chris’s Career 

00:13:22 - Who Inspires Chris in Sports, and How it Translates to HR Leadership

00:18:31 - How This Famous Michael Jordan Quote Plays Out in the Workplace

00:21:22 - Lessons Chris Learned About People Ops From Playing Basketball

00:27:26 - Different Leadership Styles and How They Compare to Leaders on the Court

00:31:24 - Balancing Top Perfomers With the Rest of the Team

00:34:45 - HR’s Equivalent of Drafting the Right Players

00:42:02 - Creating a Workplace Where People Challenge Each Other But Still Collaborate

00:43:57 - Bouncing Back From a Rough Patch

00:46:57 - Creating a Competitive But Healthy Work Environment

00:53:13 - Chris’s Dream Basketball Team Roster


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Chris:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishenrichs/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3593 S7 E6: Strategic AF: What It Actually Means and Why It Matters with Morgan Williams On today’s episode, you’re going to hear one word a million times… And that is strategic. Let’s be real, we’ve all heard the word “strategic” thrown around a million times, but what does it ACTUALLY mean? And why does it feel like everyone has a different definition?  It’s probably because they do.  Joining me today is the incredible Morgan Williams, CEO and founder of Peak HR. Morgan’s resume is basically the HR equivalent of a mic drop—she’s handled everything from massive layoffs to reopening retail stores for giants like Macy’s, Casper, and Topshop.  She’s been in the trenches, and she’s here to help us unpack the myths, misconceptions, and realities of what it means to be strategic in HR. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:01:25 - Something Morgan is Interested in Right Now 00:04:52 - What Being Strategic Means to Morgan as an HR Leader 00:08:00 - Why the Word Strategic is Often Misunderstood in HR 00:14:58 - How to be Seen as More Strategic and Less Operational 00:22:11 - Why HR Teams Struggle to Align Their Work With Business Goals 00:30:37 - Making Sure Your Initiative Have Measurable Impact on Business Outcomes 00:34:50 - Skills That Will Make You More Strategic 00:33:30 - Barriers HR Leaders Face Trying to Implement Strategic Initiatives 00:43:00 - Key Differences Between Operational and Strategic Thinking in HR 00:46:24 - How HR Leaders Can Advocate for Resources to Execute on Plans 00:50:41 - Some of the Risks of Focusing TOO Much on Strategy And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:31:44 -0000 full Hebba Youssef On today’s episode, you’re going to hear one word a million times… And that is strategic. Let’s be real, we’ve all heard the word “strategic” thrown around a million times, but what does it ACTUALLY mean? And why does it feel like everyone has a different definition?  It’s probably because they do.  Joining me today is the incredible Morgan Williams, CEO and founder of Peak HR. Morgan’s resume is basically the HR equivalent of a mic drop—she’s handled everything from massive layoffs to reopening retail stores for giants like Macy’s, Casper, and Topshop.  She’s been in the trenches, and she’s here to help us unpack the myths, misconceptions, and realities of what it means to be strategic in HR. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:01:25 - Something Morgan is Interested in Right Now 00:04:52 - What Being Strategic Means to Morgan as an HR Leader 00:08:00 - Why the Word Strategic is Often Misunderstood in HR 00:14:58 - How to be Seen as More Strategic and Less Operational 00:22:11 - Why HR Teams Struggle to Align Their Work With Business Goals 00:30:37 - Making Sure Your Initiative Have Measurable Impact on Business Outcomes 00:34:50 - Skills That Will Make You More Strategic 00:33:30 - Barriers HR Leaders Face Trying to Implement Strategic Initiatives 00:43:00 - Key Differences Between Operational and Strategic Thinking in HR 00:46:24 - How HR Leaders Can Advocate for Resources to Execute on Plans 00:50:41 - Some of the Risks of Focusing TOO Much on Strategy And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef On today’s episode, you’re going to hear one word a million times…


And that is strategic.


Let’s be real, we’ve all heard the word “strategic” thrown around a million times, but what does it ACTUALLY mean? And why does it feel like everyone has a different definition? 


It’s probably because they do. 


Joining me today is the incredible Morgan Williams, CEO and founder of Peak HR. Morgan’s resume is basically the HR equivalent of a mic drop—she’s handled everything from massive layoffs to reopening retail stores for giants like Macy’s, Casper, and Topshop. 


She’s been in the trenches, and she’s here to help us unpack the myths, misconceptions, and realities of what it means to be strategic in HR.


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:01:25 - Something Morgan is Interested in Right Now

00:04:52 - What Being Strategic Means to Morgan as an HR Leader

00:08:00 - Why the Word Strategic is Often Misunderstood in HR

00:14:58 - How to be Seen as More Strategic and Less Operational

00:22:11 - Why HR Teams Struggle to Align Their Work With Business Goals

00:30:37 - Making Sure Your Initiative Have Measurable Impact on Business Outcomes

00:34:50 - Skills That Will Make You More Strategic

00:33:30 - Barriers HR Leaders Face Trying to Implement Strategic Initiatives

00:43:00 - Key Differences Between Operational and Strategic Thinking in HR

00:46:24 - How HR Leaders Can Advocate for Resources to Execute on Plans

00:50:41 - Some of the Risks of Focusing TOO Much on Strategy


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Morgan:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3275 S7 E5: From F&%$#d Up to Fixed: HR Mistakes and Lessons Learned with Kim Minnick Today we’re going to embrace the messy, imperfect, and downright hilarious side of learning from making mistakes. Kim has seen it all, done it all, and definitely messed it all up a few times too! It’s part of the growth process, as you know. From compensation catastrophes to performance management mishaps, she has the stories (and the scars) to prove that sometimes, the best lessons come from the biggest blunders. Besides, who doesn’t love a good “I can’t believe I did that” moment? Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:23 - Something Kim is Insanely Curious About Right Now 00:06:16 - The Time Kim F&%$#d up Compensation 00:23:25 - Kim’s Performance Management Mistakes, Explained 00:29:51 - The Real Purpose of Performance Management Reviews 00:36:53 - How AI Might Impact Performance Management 00:45:50 - Kim’s Advice on How to Prepare for the Future of HR And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-minnick/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Today we’re going to embrace the messy, imperfect, and downright hilarious side of learning from making mistakes. Kim has seen it all, done it all, and definitely messed it all up a few times too! It’s part of the growth process, as you know. From compensation catastrophes to performance management mishaps, she has the stories (and the scars) to prove that sometimes, the best lessons come from the biggest blunders. Besides, who doesn’t love a good “I can’t believe I did that” moment? Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:03:23 - Something Kim is Insanely Curious About Right Now 00:06:16 - The Time Kim F&%$#d up Compensation 00:23:25 - Kim’s Performance Management Mistakes, Explained 00:29:51 - The Real Purpose of Performance Management Reviews 00:36:53 - How AI Might Impact Performance Management 00:45:50 - Kim’s Advice on How to Prepare for the Future of HR And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-minnick/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Today we’re going to embrace the messy, imperfect, and downright hilarious side of learning from making mistakes.


Kim has seen it all, done it all, and definitely messed it all up a few times too! It’s part of the growth process, as you know.


From compensation catastrophes to performance management mishaps, she has the stories (and the scars) to prove that sometimes, the best lessons come from the biggest blunders.


Besides, who doesn’t love a good “I can’t believe I did that” moment?


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:03:23 - Something Kim is Insanely Curious About Right Now

00:06:16 - The Time Kim F&%$#d up Compensation

00:23:25 - Kim’s Performance Management Mistakes, Explained

00:29:51 - The Real Purpose of Performance Management Reviews

00:36:53 - How AI Might Impact Performance Management

00:45:50 - Kim’s Advice on How to Prepare for the Future of HR


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Kim:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-minnick/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3312 S7 E4: Unwrapping the Secrets to Better Workplace Connections with Ross Langley Want to know what’s at the heart of every successful organization? Connection, gifting, recognition, and appreciation! All four of these are so core to making somebody feel seen and heard at work. So in today’s episode, we're discussing connection-building because let's face it, loneliness is hitting hard and it's an epidemic that is creeping into our workplaces.  Join me and Ross Langley from Snappy as we unpack innovative and personalized ways to foster connections with anybody in the office.  We’re diving deep into creating meaningful experiences, leveraging personalization in gifts, and ensuring everyone in your organization feels truly seen and appreciated. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:01:35 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Ross Lately? 00:05:07 - How We Define Meaningful Connections at Work and Why It Matters 00:08:17 - The Biggest Challenges Orgs Face Trying to Build Authentic Connections 00:13:41 - How Unique Gifts Build Genuine Relationships at Work 00:21:59 - Leveraging Personalization to Create Emotional Impacts 00:25:35 - The Impact of Experiential Vs Physical Gifts 00:30:37 - Creative Ways for HR to Integrate Gifting Into Engagement Programs 00:37:07 - Potential Pitfalls With Using Gifts to Build Connections 00:41:14 - Advice for HR Leaders Incorporating Gifting Into Their Connection-building Efforts And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Ross: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ross-langley/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Want to know what’s at the heart of every successful organization? Connection, gifting, recognition, and appreciation! All four of these are so core to making somebody feel seen and heard at work. So in today’s episode, we're discussing connection-building because let's face it, loneliness is hitting hard and it's an epidemic that is creeping into our workplaces.  Join me and Ross Langley from Snappy as we unpack innovative and personalized ways to foster connections with anybody in the office.  We’re diving deep into creating meaningful experiences, leveraging personalization in gifts, and ensuring everyone in your organization feels truly seen and appreciated. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:01:35 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Ross Lately? 00:05:07 - How We Define Meaningful Connections at Work and Why It Matters 00:08:17 - The Biggest Challenges Orgs Face Trying to Build Authentic Connections 00:13:41 - How Unique Gifts Build Genuine Relationships at Work 00:21:59 - Leveraging Personalization to Create Emotional Impacts 00:25:35 - The Impact of Experiential Vs Physical Gifts 00:30:37 - Creative Ways for HR to Integrate Gifting Into Engagement Programs 00:37:07 - Potential Pitfalls With Using Gifts to Build Connections 00:41:14 - Advice for HR Leaders Incorporating Gifting Into Their Connection-building Efforts And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Ross: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ross-langley/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Want to know what’s at the heart of every successful organization?


Connection, gifting, recognition, and appreciation!


All four of these are so core to making somebody feel seen and heard at work.


So in today’s episode, we're discussing connection-building because let's face it, loneliness is hitting hard and it's an epidemic that is creeping into our workplaces. 


Join me and Ross Langley from Snappy as we unpack innovative and personalized ways to foster connections with anybody in the office. 


We’re diving deep into creating meaningful experiences, leveraging personalization in gifts, and ensuring everyone in your organization feels truly seen and appreciated.


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:01:35 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Ross Lately?

00:05:07 - How We Define Meaningful Connections at Work and Why It Matters

00:08:17 - The Biggest Challenges Orgs Face Trying to Build Authentic Connections

00:13:41 - How Unique Gifts Build Genuine Relationships at Work

00:21:59 - Leveraging Personalization to Create Emotional Impacts

00:25:35 - The Impact of Experiential Vs Physical Gifts

00:30:37 - Creative Ways for HR to Integrate Gifting Into Engagement Programs

00:37:07 - Potential Pitfalls With Using Gifts to Build Connections

00:41:14 - Advice for HR Leaders Incorporating Gifting Into Their Connection-building Efforts


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Ross:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-ross-langley/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2844 S7 E3: Scripting Success: HR’s Guide to Engaging Narratives at Work with Tara Turk-Haynes If there is one silver bullet for connecting with other people, it’s storytelling! Last episode, my friend Georgia Clark and I unpacked the lessons HR can glean from romance novels about character development and storytelling.  Today, I’m pushing that conversation forward with Tara Turk-Haynes. Tara isn't just any guest—she’s a powerhouse in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and DEI, with a vibrant background in the arts like playwriting and screenwriting.  With her at the helm of DEI initiatives and her roots in creative storytelling, Tara will share how authentic narratives can be the perfect bridge to deeper connections within the workplace. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:48 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Tara Lately? 00:07:24 - Why Storytelling is Critical for Building Connections 00:10:45 - What Makes Stories Truly Resonate With People? 00:25:20 - A Story That Has Stuck With Tara Over the Years 00:31:43 - How Story Revelations Apply to the Workplace 00:41:02 - How can HR Professionals Become Better Storytellers? 00:44:39 - Storytelling Mistakes People Make, and How to Avoid Them 00:50:01 - How Tara Would Change How Stories are Told in Corporate Spaces And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef If there is one silver bullet for connecting with other people, it’s storytelling! Last episode, my friend Georgia Clark and I unpacked the lessons HR can glean from romance novels about character development and storytelling.  Today, I’m pushing that conversation forward with Tara Turk-Haynes. Tara isn't just any guest—she’s a powerhouse in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and DEI, with a vibrant background in the arts like playwriting and screenwriting.  With her at the helm of DEI initiatives and her roots in creative storytelling, Tara will share how authentic narratives can be the perfect bridge to deeper connections within the workplace. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:48 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Tara Lately? 00:07:24 - Why Storytelling is Critical for Building Connections 00:10:45 - What Makes Stories Truly Resonate With People? 00:25:20 - A Story That Has Stuck With Tara Over the Years 00:31:43 - How Story Revelations Apply to the Workplace 00:41:02 - How can HR Professionals Become Better Storytellers? 00:44:39 - Storytelling Mistakes People Make, and How to Avoid Them 00:50:01 - How Tara Would Change How Stories are Told in Corporate Spaces And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef If there is one silver bullet for connecting with other people, it’s storytelling!


Last episode, my friend Georgia Clark and I unpacked the lessons HR can glean from romance novels about character development and storytelling. 


Today, I’m pushing that conversation forward with Tara Turk-Haynes.


Tara isn't just any guest—she’s a powerhouse in talent acquisition, employee engagement, and DEI, with a vibrant background in the arts like playwriting and screenwriting. 


With her at the helm of DEI initiatives and her roots in creative storytelling, Tara will share how authentic narratives can be the perfect bridge to deeper connections within the workplace.


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:02:48 - What Topic Has Been Interesting to Tara Lately?

00:07:24 - Why Storytelling is Critical for Building Connections

00:10:45 - What Makes Stories Truly Resonate With People?

00:25:20 - A Story That Has Stuck With Tara Over the Years

00:31:43 - How Story Revelations Apply to the Workplace

00:41:02 - How can HR Professionals Become Better Storytellers?

00:44:39 - Storytelling Mistakes People Make, and How to Avoid Them

00:50:01 - How Tara Would Change How Stories are Told in Corporate Spaces


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Tara:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3603 S7 E2: HR Meets Fiction: Lessons From Romance Novels with Georgia Clark Beyond the typical day-to-day activities in HR… I’m just a mega-dorknerd with a fierce love for books, especially when they whisk me away to worlds filled with fantasy, sci-fi, and heart-stirring romance! And today, we're exploring how the twists and turns of romance novels can actually offer fascinating insights into HR.  I'm thrilled to have Georgia Clark with us to guide us through these narrative mazes! She’s not just any novelist—she’s a storytelling wizard who’s penned titles like Most Wonderful and Island Time, and she lights up New York's iconic Joe's Pub with her storytelling night, Generation Women. During our chat, we discuss how romance and the hero's journey in novels can uniquely resonate within the corridors of HR, enhancing empathy and understanding, which are crucial for anyone in this role. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:12 - A Topic Georgia is Interested in Right Now 00:05:50 - Georgia’s Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episode 00:09:47 - How Georgia Became a Writer 00:16:24 - How Georgia Develops Her Characters 00:21:29 - The Approach Behind Character Transformation 00:30:30 - How Georgia Thinks About Conflict While Creating Characters 00:39:15 - Uncovering Character Motivations in a Natural Way 00:45:58 - How to Make a Story Truly Captivating for People 00:48:28 - What is Generation Women? 00:53:35 - Why the Hero Journey in Romance Novels Resonates With People 01:00:07 - Making Stories Reflect Diverse Perspectives and Experiences And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Georgia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-clark-b451412/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:34:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Beyond the typical day-to-day activities in HR… I’m just a mega-dorknerd with a fierce love for books, especially when they whisk me away to worlds filled with fantasy, sci-fi, and heart-stirring romance! And today, we're exploring how the twists and turns of romance novels can actually offer fascinating insights into HR.  I'm thrilled to have Georgia Clark with us to guide us through these narrative mazes! She’s not just any novelist—she’s a storytelling wizard who’s penned titles like Most Wonderful and Island Time, and she lights up New York's iconic Joe's Pub with her storytelling night, Generation Women. During our chat, we discuss how romance and the hero's journey in novels can uniquely resonate within the corridors of HR, enhancing empathy and understanding, which are crucial for anyone in this role. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:02:12 - A Topic Georgia is Interested in Right Now 00:05:50 - Georgia’s Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episode 00:09:47 - How Georgia Became a Writer 00:16:24 - How Georgia Develops Her Characters 00:21:29 - The Approach Behind Character Transformation 00:30:30 - How Georgia Thinks About Conflict While Creating Characters 00:39:15 - Uncovering Character Motivations in a Natural Way 00:45:58 - How to Make a Story Truly Captivating for People 00:48:28 - What is Generation Women? 00:53:35 - Why the Hero Journey in Romance Novels Resonates With People 01:00:07 - Making Stories Reflect Diverse Perspectives and Experiences And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Georgia: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-clark-b451412/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Beyond the typical day-to-day activities in HR…

I’m just a mega-dorknerd with a fierce love for books, especially when they whisk me away to worlds filled with fantasy, sci-fi, and heart-stirring romance!

And today, we're exploring how the twists and turns of romance novels can actually offer fascinating insights into HR. 

I'm thrilled to have Georgia Clark with us to guide us through these narrative mazes!

She’s not just any novelist—she’s a storytelling wizard who’s penned titles like Most Wonderful and Island Time, and she lights up New York's iconic Joe's Pub with her storytelling night, Generation Women.

During our chat, we discuss how romance and the hero's journey in novels can uniquely resonate within the corridors of HR, enhancing empathy and understanding, which are crucial for anyone in this role.


Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:02:12 - A Topic Georgia is Interested in Right Now

00:05:50 - Georgia’s Favorite Buffy the Vampire Slayer Episode

00:09:47 - How Georgia Became a Writer

00:16:24 - How Georgia Develops Her Characters

00:21:29 - The Approach Behind Character Transformation

00:30:30 - How Georgia Thinks About Conflict While Creating Characters

00:39:15 - Uncovering Character Motivations in a Natural Way

00:45:58 - How to Make a Story Truly Captivating for People

00:48:28 - What is Generation Women?

00:53:35 - Why the Hero Journey in Romance Novels Resonates With People

01:00:07 - Making Stories Reflect Diverse Perspectives and Experiences


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]]> 4209 S7 E1: Compensation 101: It's More Than Money with Sarika Lamont Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast, where I’m flipping the script and diving deep into more diverse topics! I’ll be challenging myself (and my guests) to rethink what we think we know about the world of work, and how seemingly unrelated topics still tie back to HR. Today, we’ve got the one and only Sarika Lamont, aka my Comp Guru Queen, joining us! If you want to understand pay transparency and total rewards in a way that actually makes sense, Sarika is here to break it all down.  Spoiler alert: pay isn’t as simple as it seems—and neither is the communication behind it.  We talk about why employees often misunderstand compensation, how we can improve the conversation, and why education is the key to getting pay transparency right. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:05:45 - One Topic Sarika is Interested in Right Now 00:16:05 - Explaining Compensation and Total Rewards in Simple Terms 00:19:07 - How do you Decide What Employees Should be Paid? 00:36:22 - What Makes Creating Good Pay Packages so Challenging? 00:53:55 - What do Employees Misunderstand About Pay, Benefits, and How They’re Determined? 01:13:55 - Should Companies be Open About How Much They Pay Employees? 01:16:02 - Non-money Rewards That Companies Can Offer to Make Employees Feel Valued 01:17:36 - How Pay and Rewards for Employees Will Change in the Future And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Sarika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast, where I’m flipping the script and diving deep into more diverse topics! I’ll be challenging myself (and my guests) to rethink what we think we know about the world of work, and how seemingly unrelated topics still tie back to HR. Today, we’ve got the one and only Sarika Lamont, aka my Comp Guru Queen, joining us! If you want to understand pay transparency and total rewards in a way that actually makes sense, Sarika is here to break it all down.  Spoiler alert: pay isn’t as simple as it seems—and neither is the communication behind it.  We talk about why employees often misunderstand compensation, how we can improve the conversation, and why education is the key to getting pay transparency right. Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today! 00:05:45 - One Topic Sarika is Interested in Right Now 00:16:05 - Explaining Compensation and Total Rewards in Simple Terms 00:19:07 - How do you Decide What Employees Should be Paid? 00:36:22 - What Makes Creating Good Pay Packages so Challenging? 00:53:55 - What do Employees Misunderstand About Pay, Benefits, and How They’re Determined? 01:13:55 - Should Companies be Open About How Much They Pay Employees? 01:16:02 - Non-money Rewards That Companies Can Offer to Make Employees Feel Valued 01:17:36 - How Pay and Rewards for Employees Will Change in the Future And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Sarika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Welcome to a brand new season of the podcast, where I’m flipping the script and diving deep into more diverse topics!

I’ll be challenging myself (and my guests) to rethink what we think we know about the world of work, and how seemingly unrelated topics still tie back to HR.

Today, we’ve got the one and only Sarika Lamont, aka my Comp Guru Queen, joining us!

If you want to understand pay transparency and total rewards in a way that actually makes sense, Sarika is here to break it all down. 

Spoiler alert: pay isn’t as simple as it seems—and neither is the communication behind it. 

We talk about why employees often misunderstand compensation, how we can improve the conversation, and why education is the key to getting pay transparency right.

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your workforce? PI empowers organizations to align talent with business strategy, helping you drive results and build a culture where your people truly thrive. Transform how you hire, engage, and lead—visit predictiveindex.com to learn how you can create meaningful change in your organization today!


00:05:45 - One Topic Sarika is Interested in Right Now

00:16:05 - Explaining Compensation and Total Rewards in Simple Terms

00:19:07 - How do you Decide What Employees Should be Paid?

00:36:22 - What Makes Creating Good Pay Packages so Challenging?

00:53:55 - What do Employees Misunderstand About Pay, Benefits, and How They’re Determined?

01:13:55 - Should Companies be Open About How Much They Pay Employees?

01:16:02 - Non-money Rewards That Companies Can Offer to Make Employees Feel Valued

01:17:36 - How Pay and Rewards for Employees Will Change in the Future


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Sarika:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 5008 S6 E10: HR in 2025: Bolder Aspirations & Bigger Moves As we wrap up 2024, it's time to start thinking ahead to 2025—and let’s be honest, it’s about time we take our place as the experts in the room.  From fixing the broken candidate experience to building stronger bridges with other teams, it’s time for HR to show up and show out! This episode features a series of friends/leaders sharing their bold wishes for the future, and why 2025 is our year to make real change happen. We’re not holding back! Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:00:55 - Tara Turk-Haynes’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:10:01 - Sarika Lamont’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:16:02 - Cassidy Edwards’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:19:35 - Noah Warder’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:26:52 - Cassandra Babilya’s Wish for HR in 2025 And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Sarika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/ Follow Cassidy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/ Follow Noah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahwarder/ Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef As we wrap up 2024, it's time to start thinking ahead to 2025—and let’s be honest, it’s about time we take our place as the experts in the room.  From fixing the broken candidate experience to building stronger bridges with other teams, it’s time for HR to show up and show out! This episode features a series of friends/leaders sharing their bold wishes for the future, and why 2025 is our year to make real change happen. We’re not holding back! Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:00:55 - Tara Turk-Haynes’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:10:01 - Sarika Lamont’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:16:02 - Cassidy Edwards’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:19:35 - Noah Warder’s Wish for HR in 2025 00:26:52 - Cassandra Babilya’s Wish for HR in 2025 And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Sarika: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/ Follow Cassidy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/ Follow Noah: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahwarder/ Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef As we wrap up 2024, it's time to start thinking ahead to 2025—and let’s be honest, it’s about time we take our place as the experts in the room. 


From fixing the broken candidate experience to building stronger bridges with other teams, it’s time for HR to show up and show out!


This episode features a series of friends/leaders sharing their bold wishes for the future, and why 2025 is our year to make real change happen. We’re not holding back!


Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.


00:00:55 - Tara Turk-Haynes’s Wish for HR in 2025

00:10:01 - Sarika Lamont’s Wish for HR in 2025

00:16:02 - Cassidy Edwards’s Wish for HR in 2025

00:19:35 - Noah Warder’s Wish for HR in 2025

00:26:52 - Cassandra Babilya’s Wish for HR in 2025


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Tara:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/


Follow Sarika:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/


Follow Cassidy:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/


Follow Noah:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahwarder/


Follow Cassandra:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-babilya/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 1712 S6 E9: HR’s Secret Weapon: Bridging the Gap Between People and Business with Halai Shukran As People Leaders, we love our people, but sometimes we miss how the two worlds of business strategy and people strategy need to work together to drive results.  Joining me is the brilliant Halai Shukran, COO at Pluribus Digital, who’s built her career around understanding exactly how people and business strategy intersect. From leading talent functions to overseeing operations, IT, and comms, Halai’s insight is next level.  She’s breaking down how to speak the language of other business units, why you should get your seat at the table, and how to prioritize when resources are tight. Plus, we talk about the big picture—how seeing the whole organization helps shape better leadership and decision-making. So, if you’ve ever felt stuck in the HR bubble, today’s episode is your guide to breaking out and making a real impact.  Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:27 - One Thing People in HR Should Rethink 00:06:10 - How Halai Discovered Her Zone of Genius 00:10:43 - Keeping Business and People Strategies Aligned 00:18:10 - The Process for Diagnosing Organizational Challenges 00:23:30 - Prioritizing When Resources are Limited 00:37:18 - Approaching Prioritization When Working Across Multiple Teams 00:42:57 - How Seeing the Bigger Picture Influences Leadership and Decision-making 00:48:14 - Advice for Leaders who Want to Cultivate the “Big Picture” Mindset 00:50:58 - What Excites Halai About the Future of Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Halai: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halai-shukran-sphr/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:29:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef As People Leaders, we love our people, but sometimes we miss how the two worlds of business strategy and people strategy need to work together to drive results.  Joining me is the brilliant Halai Shukran, COO at Pluribus Digital, who’s built her career around understanding exactly how people and business strategy intersect. From leading talent functions to overseeing operations, IT, and comms, Halai’s insight is next level.  She’s breaking down how to speak the language of other business units, why you should get your seat at the table, and how to prioritize when resources are tight. Plus, we talk about the big picture—how seeing the whole organization helps shape better leadership and decision-making. So, if you’ve ever felt stuck in the HR bubble, today’s episode is your guide to breaking out and making a real impact.  Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:27 - One Thing People in HR Should Rethink 00:06:10 - How Halai Discovered Her Zone of Genius 00:10:43 - Keeping Business and People Strategies Aligned 00:18:10 - The Process for Diagnosing Organizational Challenges 00:23:30 - Prioritizing When Resources are Limited 00:37:18 - Approaching Prioritization When Working Across Multiple Teams 00:42:57 - How Seeing the Bigger Picture Influences Leadership and Decision-making 00:48:14 - Advice for Leaders who Want to Cultivate the “Big Picture” Mindset 00:50:58 - What Excites Halai About the Future of Work And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Halai: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halai-shukran-sphr/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef As People Leaders, we love our people, but sometimes we miss how the two worlds of business strategy and people strategy need to work together to drive results. 


Joining me is the brilliant Halai Shukran, COO at Pluribus Digital, who’s built her career around understanding exactly how people and business strategy intersect. From leading talent functions to overseeing operations, IT, and comms, Halai’s insight is next level. 


She’s breaking down how to speak the language of other business units, why you should get your seat at the table, and how to prioritize when resources are tight.


Plus, we talk about the big picture—how seeing the whole organization helps shape better leadership and decision-making.


So, if you’ve ever felt stuck in the HR bubble, today’s episode is your guide to breaking out and making a real impact. 



Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.



00:02:27 - One Thing People in HR Should Rethink

00:06:10 - How Halai Discovered Her Zone of Genius

00:10:43 - Keeping Business and People Strategies Aligned

00:18:10 - The Process for Diagnosing Organizational Challenges

00:23:30 - Prioritizing When Resources are Limited

00:37:18 - Approaching Prioritization When Working Across Multiple Teams

00:42:57 - How Seeing the Bigger Picture Influences Leadership and Decision-making

00:48:14 - Advice for Leaders who Want to Cultivate the “Big Picture” Mindset

00:50:58 - What Excites Halai About the Future of Work


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Halai:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/halai-shukran-sphr/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3396 S6 E8: Unlocking HR's Creative Superpowers with Nikki Rappaport If HR should be anything it’s these two things: creative and curious. This week’s guest is as delicious as the bagels her company makes (and that’s saying something).  Nikki Rappaport, Chief People Officer at Call Your Mother—aka my go-to for stress-eating bagels—is here to share her creativity and wisdom! With a decade of experience in creative marketing and employee experience design, Nikki shares how curiosity and creativity drive exceptional HR practices.  From storytelling to culture-building, we’re exploring how HR can learn from marketing to build trust, align teams with company values, and create meaningful employee experiences. Also, yes, we talk a little bit about bagels. Obviously. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:03:50 - One Thing People in HR Should Rethink 00:04:53 - How Nikki Found Her Zone of Genius 00:07:20 - How Creativity Translates into Exceptional Employee Experiences 00:10:50 - The Overlap Between Marketing and HR 00:15:38 - The Connection Between Marketing and a Strong Workplace Culture 00:18:53 - How HR Can Utilize Storytelling to Strengthen Culture and Branding 00:24:53 - How to Align Employees With Company Missions and Values 00:36:30 - Lessons From Customer Experience Design That HR Should Learn And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Nikki: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkirap/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:51:51 -0000 full Hebba Youssef If HR should be anything it’s these two things: creative and curious. This week’s guest is as delicious as the bagels her company makes (and that’s saying something).  Nikki Rappaport, Chief People Officer at Call Your Mother—aka my go-to for stress-eating bagels—is here to share her creativity and wisdom! With a decade of experience in creative marketing and employee experience design, Nikki shares how curiosity and creativity drive exceptional HR practices.  From storytelling to culture-building, we’re exploring how HR can learn from marketing to build trust, align teams with company values, and create meaningful employee experiences. Also, yes, we talk a little bit about bagels. Obviously. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:03:50 - One Thing People in HR Should Rethink 00:04:53 - How Nikki Found Her Zone of Genius 00:07:20 - How Creativity Translates into Exceptional Employee Experiences 00:10:50 - The Overlap Between Marketing and HR 00:15:38 - The Connection Between Marketing and a Strong Workplace Culture 00:18:53 - How HR Can Utilize Storytelling to Strengthen Culture and Branding 00:24:53 - How to Align Employees With Company Missions and Values 00:36:30 - Lessons From Customer Experience Design That HR Should Learn And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Nikki: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkirap/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef If HR should be anything it’s these two things: creative and curious.


This week’s guest is as delicious as the bagels her company makes (and that’s saying something). 


Nikki Rappaport, Chief People Officer at Call Your Mother—aka my go-to for stress-eating bagels—is here to share her creativity and wisdom!


With a decade of experience in creative marketing and employee experience design, Nikki shares how curiosity and creativity drive exceptional HR practices. 


From storytelling to culture-building, we’re exploring how HR can learn from marketing to build trust, align teams with company values, and create meaningful employee experiences.


Also, yes, we talk a little bit about bagels. Obviously.


Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.


00:03:50 - One Thing People in HR Should Rethink

00:04:53 - How Nikki Found Her Zone of Genius

00:07:20 - How Creativity Translates into Exceptional Employee Experiences

00:10:50 - The Overlap Between Marketing and HR

00:15:38 - The Connection Between Marketing and a Strong Workplace Culture

00:18:53 - How HR Can Utilize Storytelling to Strengthen Culture and Branding

00:24:53 - How to Align Employees With Company Missions and Values

00:36:30 - Lessons From Customer Experience Design That HR Should Learn


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Nikki:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkirap/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3125 S6 E7: Recruiting, Relationships, and Resume Real Talk Ever feel like recruiting is just herding cats—or maybe gremlins?  And job searching? Let's call it what it is these days: a special kind of torture. In this episode, I’ve rounded up some previous guests and we’re tackling the dual headache of being a recruiter and a job seeker in today’s chaotic market! With 2025 shaping up as the “Year of the Personal Brand,” we’re dishing out the tea on trust, relationships, and why recruiters who don’t build a foundation are always playing defense. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:22 - Shannon’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters 00:04:41 - What Job Seekers Should Consider in This Market 00:09:32 - Rhona’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters 00:11:42 - Tips for Job Seekers of Today 00:15:21 - Brandon’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters 00:17:34 - Brandon’s One Tip for Job Seekers 00:21:15 - Sean’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters 00:22:24 - Sean’s One Tip for Job Seekers 00:26:53 - Can you Beat the ATS? 00:34:58 - What is the Best ATS System to Use? And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Shannon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonogborn/ Follow Rhona: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ Follow Brandon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandohires/ Follow Sean LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-page-capm/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:39:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Ever feel like recruiting is just herding cats—or maybe gremlins?  And job searching? Let's call it what it is these days: a special kind of torture. In this episode, I’ve rounded up some previous guests and we’re tackling the dual headache of being a recruiter and a job seeker in today’s chaotic market! With 2025 shaping up as the “Year of the Personal Brand,” we’re dishing out the tea on trust, relationships, and why recruiters who don’t build a foundation are always playing defense. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:22 - Shannon’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters 00:04:41 - What Job Seekers Should Consider in This Market 00:09:32 - Rhona’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters 00:11:42 - Tips for Job Seekers of Today 00:15:21 - Brandon’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters 00:17:34 - Brandon’s One Tip for Job Seekers 00:21:15 - Sean’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters 00:22:24 - Sean’s One Tip for Job Seekers 00:26:53 - Can you Beat the ATS? 00:34:58 - What is the Best ATS System to Use? And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Shannon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonogborn/ Follow Rhona: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ Follow Brandon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandohires/ Follow Sean LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-page-capm/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Ever feel like recruiting is just herding cats—or maybe gremlins? 

And job searching? Let's call it what it is these days: a special kind of torture.


In this episode, I’ve rounded up some previous guests and we’re tackling the dual headache of being a recruiter and a job seeker in today’s chaotic market!


With 2025 shaping up as the “Year of the Personal Brand,” we’re dishing out the tea on trust, relationships, and why recruiters who don’t build a foundation are always playing defense.



Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.



00:02:22 - Shannon’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters

00:04:41 - What Job Seekers Should Consider in This Market

00:09:32 - Rhona’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters

00:11:42 - Tips for Job Seekers of Today

00:15:21 - Brandon’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters

00:17:34 - Brandon’s One Tip for Job Seekers

00:21:15 - Sean’s Biggest Piece of Advice for Recruiters

00:22:24 - Sean’s One Tip for Job Seekers

00:26:53 - Can you Beat the ATS?

00:34:58 - What is the Best ATS System to Use?


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Shannon:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonogborn/


Follow Rhona:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/


Follow Brandon:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandohires/


Follow Sean


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-page-capm/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2791 S6 E6: Your Leadership Era Starts Now with Jessica Winder Hot take: Nobody is inherently a good leader. Being a leader is a learned skill. What does it really take to be a good leader?  It’s not about being perfect, having all the answers, or walking in like a natural-born boss! Leadership is messy, vulnerable, and learned.  In this episode, my unofficial co-host (and leadership guru) Jessica Winder is back to break it all down.  We talk about why vulnerability is a must (not an option), how to lead when you have zero authority, and why leadership isn’t a natural-born trait—it’s a skill you grow over time. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:01:35 - Jessica’s Background  00:03:45 - One Thing That HR People Should Rethink 00:06:30 - What Does it Mean to be a Leader? 00:11:57 - How Jessica’s Leadership Style Evolved Over the Years 00:16:13 - When Jessica Realized Leadership as Her Zone of Genius 00:19:20 - Common Myths About Leadership, Debunked 00:23:38 - What Qualities Differentiate a Good Leader From a Great Leader? 00:30:40 - Balancing Empathy and Decision-making as a Leader 00:36:48 - Advice for People Stepping Into Their First Leadership Role 00:38:27 - What Leadership Could Look Like in 5-10 Years And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Hot take: Nobody is inherently a good leader. Being a leader is a learned skill. What does it really take to be a good leader?  It’s not about being perfect, having all the answers, or walking in like a natural-born boss! Leadership is messy, vulnerable, and learned.  In this episode, my unofficial co-host (and leadership guru) Jessica Winder is back to break it all down.  We talk about why vulnerability is a must (not an option), how to lead when you have zero authority, and why leadership isn’t a natural-born trait—it’s a skill you grow over time. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:01:35 - Jessica’s Background  00:03:45 - One Thing That HR People Should Rethink 00:06:30 - What Does it Mean to be a Leader? 00:11:57 - How Jessica’s Leadership Style Evolved Over the Years 00:16:13 - When Jessica Realized Leadership as Her Zone of Genius 00:19:20 - Common Myths About Leadership, Debunked 00:23:38 - What Qualities Differentiate a Good Leader From a Great Leader? 00:30:40 - Balancing Empathy and Decision-making as a Leader 00:36:48 - Advice for People Stepping Into Their First Leadership Role 00:38:27 - What Leadership Could Look Like in 5-10 Years And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Hot take: Nobody is inherently a good leader. Being a leader is a learned skill.


What does it really take to be a good leader? 


It’s not about being perfect, having all the answers, or walking in like a natural-born boss! Leadership is messy, vulnerable, and learned. 


In this episode, my unofficial co-host (and leadership guru) Jessica Winder is back to break it all down. 


We talk about why vulnerability is a must (not an option), how to lead when you have zero authority, and why leadership isn’t a natural-born trait—it’s a skill you grow over time.


Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.


00:01:35 - Jessica’s Background 

00:03:45 - One Thing That HR People Should Rethink

00:06:30 - What Does it Mean to be a Leader?

00:11:57 - How Jessica’s Leadership Style Evolved Over the Years

00:16:13 - When Jessica Realized Leadership as Her Zone of Genius

00:19:20 - Common Myths About Leadership, Debunked

00:23:38 - What Qualities Differentiate a Good Leader From a Great Leader?

00:30:40 - Balancing Empathy and Decision-making as a Leader

00:36:48 - Advice for People Stepping Into Their First Leadership Role

00:38:27 - What Leadership Could Look Like in 5-10 Years


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Jessica:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2750 S6 E5: Breaking Bad… Stereotypes About Unions with Morgan Williams Just how different is a work environment that’s unionized versus one that isn’t? Today, we’re diving headfirst into the world of unionized workplaces with the brilliant Morgan Williams!  Spoiler alert: unions aren’t just about strikes and tension—they can actually make your organization stronger if you know how to play the game.  Morgan’s expertise? Managing unionized environments, reducing conflict, and building collaboration that lasts.  She’s here to drop some knowledge on how you can navigate union demands without breaking a sweat (or losing your mind). Plus, why you should care about union negotiations—because, trust me, what they’re asking for today might just be what your employees are eyeing tomorrow. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:15 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:04:20 - What Sparked Morgan’s Interest in Working With Unions 00:07:30 - How the Election Could Impact Unionized Work 00:10:47 - Working in a Unionized Environment VS a Non-unionized Environment 00:13:04 - Common Misconceptions About Unionized Workplaces 00:20:00 - Why Some People Don’t Support Unions 00:22:17 - Fostering Positive Labor Relations and Reducing Conflict 00:28:58 - How Employee and Union Relationships Have Changed Over the Years 00:38:10 - Where Can People Educate Themselves on Unions? 00:45:22 - Where to Get in Touch With Morgan And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Just how different is a work environment that’s unionized versus one that isn’t? Today, we’re diving headfirst into the world of unionized workplaces with the brilliant Morgan Williams!  Spoiler alert: unions aren’t just about strikes and tension—they can actually make your organization stronger if you know how to play the game.  Morgan’s expertise? Managing unionized environments, reducing conflict, and building collaboration that lasts.  She’s here to drop some knowledge on how you can navigate union demands without breaking a sweat (or losing your mind). Plus, why you should care about union negotiations—because, trust me, what they’re asking for today might just be what your employees are eyeing tomorrow. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:15 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:04:20 - What Sparked Morgan’s Interest in Working With Unions 00:07:30 - How the Election Could Impact Unionized Work 00:10:47 - Working in a Unionized Environment VS a Non-unionized Environment 00:13:04 - Common Misconceptions About Unionized Workplaces 00:20:00 - Why Some People Don’t Support Unions 00:22:17 - Fostering Positive Labor Relations and Reducing Conflict 00:28:58 - How Employee and Union Relationships Have Changed Over the Years 00:38:10 - Where Can People Educate Themselves on Unions? 00:45:22 - Where to Get in Touch With Morgan And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Just how different is a work environment that’s unionized versus one that isn’t?


Today, we’re diving headfirst into the world of unionized workplaces with the brilliant Morgan Williams! 


Spoiler alert: unions aren’t just about strikes and tension—they can actually make your organization stronger if you know how to play the game. 


Morgan’s expertise? Managing unionized environments, reducing conflict, and building collaboration that lasts. 


She’s here to drop some knowledge on how you can navigate union demands without breaking a sweat (or losing your mind).


Plus, why you should care about union negotiations—because, trust me, what they’re asking for today might just be what your employees are eyeing tomorrow.


Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.


00:02:15 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink

00:04:20 - What Sparked Morgan’s Interest in Working With Unions

00:07:30 - How the Election Could Impact Unionized Work

00:10:47 - Working in a Unionized Environment VS a Non-unionized Environment

00:13:04 - Common Misconceptions About Unionized Workplaces

00:20:00 - Why Some People Don’t Support Unions

00:22:17 - Fostering Positive Labor Relations and Reducing Conflict

00:28:58 - How Employee and Union Relationships Have Changed Over the Years

00:38:10 - Where Can People Educate Themselves on Unions?

00:45:22 - Where to Get in Touch With Morgan


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Morgan:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2900 S6 E4: Legislation Legends: Laws That Changed Everything in HR Last week, the US elected its 47th president. As I was sifting through the reactions of family, friends, and coworkers online, feelings of excitement and feelings of sadness were all over the place, and it was a lot to think about. But the thing I kept coming back to was the mission of I Hate It Here and the ways that elections affect us all! So today, we’re taking a stroll down HR memory lane, digging into the laws that flipped the script on how we work. From the Fair Labor Standards Act to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, we’re exploring the major pieces of legislation that shaped HR as we know it. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:01:00 - The Misson of I Hate It Here 00:01:50 - The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 00:03:55 - The Civil Rights Act of 1964 00:06:00 - The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 00:08:05 - The Employee of Income Retirement Security Act (ERISA) 00:10:04 - The Americans With Disability Act 00:11:04 - The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 00:13:17 - The Affordable Care Act 00:15:05 - The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 00:17:40 - The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:53:43 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Last week, the US elected its 47th president. As I was sifting through the reactions of family, friends, and coworkers online, feelings of excitement and feelings of sadness were all over the place, and it was a lot to think about. But the thing I kept coming back to was the mission of I Hate It Here and the ways that elections affect us all! So today, we’re taking a stroll down HR memory lane, digging into the laws that flipped the script on how we work. From the Fair Labor Standards Act to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, we’re exploring the major pieces of legislation that shaped HR as we know it. Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:01:00 - The Misson of I Hate It Here 00:01:50 - The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 00:03:55 - The Civil Rights Act of 1964 00:06:00 - The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 00:08:05 - The Employee of Income Retirement Security Act (ERISA) 00:10:04 - The Americans With Disability Act 00:11:04 - The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 00:13:17 - The Affordable Care Act 00:15:05 - The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act 00:17:40 - The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Last week, the US elected its 47th president.


As I was sifting through the reactions of family, friends, and coworkers online, feelings of excitement and feelings of sadness were all over the place, and it was a lot to think about.


But the thing I kept coming back to was the mission of I Hate It Here and the ways that elections affect us all!


So today, we’re taking a stroll down HR memory lane, digging into the laws that flipped the script on how we work. From the Fair Labor Standards Act to the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, we’re exploring the major pieces of legislation that shaped HR as we know it.


Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.


00:01:00 - The Misson of I Hate It Here

00:01:50 - The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

00:03:55 - The Civil Rights Act of 1964

00:06:00 - The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

00:08:05 - The Employee of Income Retirement Security Act (ERISA)

00:10:04 - The Americans With Disability Act

00:11:04 - The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

00:13:17 - The Affordable Care Act

00:15:05 - The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

00:17:40 - The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 1429 S6 E3: The No-BS Approach to Trust-Building in the Workplace with Joel Lalgee Most of us have experienced it before—there’s nothing worse than working for a company that doesn’t practice what it preaches.  If you don’t actually stand for the things you’re talking about, how can your employees gain the trust you need for them to succeed? Today, we’re talking about authenticity and why the “long game” in business means actually living up to what you say.  Joel Lalgee, aka The Realest Recruiter, joins us with insights from his 2 billion views of no-BS content on how companies and brands can truly earn employee trust.  Joel shares his take on building a personal brand, keeping creative energy alive, and why he cranks out videos every single day (yep, every day). Let’s dive in! Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:06:00 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:15:24 - Joel’s Zone of Genius: Creative Work and Connecting People 00:21:15 - The Beginning of Building a Personal Brand 00:34:05 - How to Stay Creatively Inspired 00:39:14 - How Many Videos Joel Makes on an Average Day 00:46:50 - The One Thing you Need to Start a Personal Brand 00:49:10 - Where to Connect With Joel  And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Joel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:16:24 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Most of us have experienced it before—there’s nothing worse than working for a company that doesn’t practice what it preaches.  If you don’t actually stand for the things you’re talking about, how can your employees gain the trust you need for them to succeed? Today, we’re talking about authenticity and why the “long game” in business means actually living up to what you say.  Joel Lalgee, aka The Realest Recruiter, joins us with insights from his 2 billion views of no-BS content on how companies and brands can truly earn employee trust.  Joel shares his take on building a personal brand, keeping creative energy alive, and why he cranks out videos every single day (yep, every day). Let’s dive in! Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:06:00 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:15:24 - Joel’s Zone of Genius: Creative Work and Connecting People 00:21:15 - The Beginning of Building a Personal Brand 00:34:05 - How to Stay Creatively Inspired 00:39:14 - How Many Videos Joel Makes on an Average Day 00:46:50 - The One Thing you Need to Start a Personal Brand 00:49:10 - Where to Connect With Joel  And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Joel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Most of us have experienced it before—there’s nothing worse than working for a company that doesn’t practice what it preaches. 


If you don’t actually stand for the things you’re talking about, how can your employees gain the trust you need for them to succeed?


Today, we’re talking about authenticity and why the “long game” in business means actually living up to what you say. 


Joel Lalgee, aka The Realest Recruiter, joins us with insights from his 2 billion views of no-BS content on how companies and brands can truly earn employee trust. 


Joel shares his take on building a personal brand, keeping creative energy alive, and why he cranks out videos every single day (yep, every day). Let’s dive in!


Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.


00:06:00 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink

00:15:24 - Joel’s Zone of Genius: Creative Work and Connecting People

00:21:15 - The Beginning of Building a Personal Brand

00:34:05 - How to Stay Creatively Inspired

00:39:14 - How Many Videos Joel Makes on an Average Day

00:46:50 - The One Thing you Need to Start a Personal Brand

00:49:10 - Where to Connect With Joel 


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Follow Joel:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/


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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


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Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3200 Special Episode: From Unhinged to Bizarre: HR’s Biggest Horror Stories, Vol.2 This episode of I Hate It Here is getting spooky with a second edition of HR Horror Stories!  Last year, we dove into tales that had us shaking our heads, and this year?  Let’s just say my jaw’s still on the floor after these submissions.  I’ll be reading these stories exactly as they were submitted, and trust me, they’re a reminder that nobody outside of HR quite understands the unique trauma we face.  Tune in to hear about The Bad Employee, The Unhinged CEO, and yes, even a Rubber Duck and Plastic Dinosaur making their grand entrance. 00:02:09 - The Tale of the Bad Employee 00:05:33 - The Tale of the Interesting Meeting 00:08:30 - The Rubber Duck and Plastic Dinosaur 00:10:35 - The Tale of ‘Do Not Disturb’ 00:11:55 - The Tale of Lack of Gratitude 00:12:51 - The Tale of the Group Text 00:16:10 - The Tale of the Unhinged CEO 00:19:02 - The Tale of Bad References 00:20:50 - The Tale of the Mediator 00:22:29 - The Tale of the Pervert And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef  Got an HR horror story of your own? Submit it here! Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0000 From Unhinged to Bizarre: HR’s Biggest Horror Stories, Vol.2 full 6 Hebba Youssef This episode of I Hate It Here is getting spooky with a second edition of HR Horror Stories!  Last year, we dove into tales that had us shaking our heads, and this year?  Let’s just say my jaw’s still on the floor after these submissions.  I’ll be reading these stories exactly as they were submitted, and trust me, they’re a reminder that nobody outside of HR quite understands the unique trauma we face.  Tune in to hear about The Bad Employee, The Unhinged CEO, and yes, even a Rubber Duck and Plastic Dinosaur making their grand entrance. 00:02:09 - The Tale of the Bad Employee 00:05:33 - The Tale of the Interesting Meeting 00:08:30 - The Rubber Duck and Plastic Dinosaur 00:10:35 - The Tale of ‘Do Not Disturb’ 00:11:55 - The Tale of Lack of Gratitude 00:12:51 - The Tale of the Group Text 00:16:10 - The Tale of the Unhinged CEO 00:19:02 - The Tale of Bad References 00:20:50 - The Tale of the Mediator 00:22:29 - The Tale of the Pervert And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef  Got an HR horror story of your own? Submit it here! This episode of I Hate It Here is getting spooky with a second edition of HR Horror Stories! 


Last year, we dove into tales that had us shaking our heads, and this year? 


Let’s just say my jaw’s still on the floor after these submissions. 


I’ll be reading these stories exactly as they were submitted, and trust me, they’re a reminder that nobody outside of HR quite understands the unique trauma we face. 


Tune in to hear about The Bad Employee, The Unhinged CEO, and yes, even a Rubber Duck and Plastic Dinosaur making their grand entrance.


00:02:09 - The Tale of the Bad Employee

00:05:33 - The Tale of the Interesting Meeting

00:08:30 - The Rubber Duck and Plastic Dinosaur

00:10:35 - The Tale of ‘Do Not Disturb’

00:11:55 - The Tale of Lack of Gratitude

00:12:51 - The Tale of the Group Text

00:16:10 - The Tale of the Unhinged CEO

00:19:02 - The Tale of Bad References

00:20:50 - The Tale of the Mediator

00:22:29 - The Tale of the Pervert


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


 Got an HR horror story of your own? Submit it here!


]]> 1566 S6 E2: How to Shift HR Toward More Connection & Curiosity with Demario Bell What does it really take to make HR more human?   Today, we’re exploring that question by diving into the concept of the zone of genius—that flow state where you’re most creative and impactful.  Joining me is Demario, a powerhouse connector, community builder, and unofficial HR bestie.  We talk about everything from leading with authenticity to why curiosity is the key to shaking up HR (yes, we need more people asking “why”!).  Demario opens up about his journey in building inclusive spaces, fostering a genuine culture, and why the future of HR is all about connection.  Whether it’s building strong relationships with your team, manager, or broader community, Demario shows us how human connection is at the core of it all.  Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:04:14 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:06:23 - How Demario Became a Connector of People and What That Means 00:15:20 - How to Connect People From Different Backgrounds and Walks of Life 00:22:40 - Building an HR Community Without an HR Background 00:32:56 - Bridging the Gap Between Conceptual HR Ideas and Directly Practicing in the Field 00:41:55 - How Leading an HR Community for the First Time Influenced Demario’s Perspective 00:46:16 - Demario’s Culture First Community And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Demario: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demario-bell-7a510994/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:45:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef What does it really take to make HR more human?   Today, we’re exploring that question by diving into the concept of the zone of genius—that flow state where you’re most creative and impactful.  Joining me is Demario, a powerhouse connector, community builder, and unofficial HR bestie.  We talk about everything from leading with authenticity to why curiosity is the key to shaking up HR (yes, we need more people asking “why”!).  Demario opens up about his journey in building inclusive spaces, fostering a genuine culture, and why the future of HR is all about connection.  Whether it’s building strong relationships with your team, manager, or broader community, Demario shows us how human connection is at the core of it all.  Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:04:14 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:06:23 - How Demario Became a Connector of People and What That Means 00:15:20 - How to Connect People From Different Backgrounds and Walks of Life 00:22:40 - Building an HR Community Without an HR Background 00:32:56 - Bridging the Gap Between Conceptual HR Ideas and Directly Practicing in the Field 00:41:55 - How Leading an HR Community for the First Time Influenced Demario’s Perspective 00:46:16 - Demario’s Culture First Community And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Demario: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demario-bell-7a510994/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef What does it really take to make HR more human?  


Today, we’re exploring that question by diving into the concept of the zone of genius—that flow state where you’re most creative and impactful. 


Joining me is Demario, a powerhouse connector, community builder, and unofficial HR bestie. 


We talk about everything from leading with authenticity to why curiosity is the key to shaking up HR (yes, we need more people asking “why”!). 


Demario opens up about his journey in building inclusive spaces, fostering a genuine culture, and why the future of HR is all about connection. 


Whether it’s building strong relationships with your team, manager, or broader community, Demario shows us how human connection is at the core of it all. 


Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.



00:04:14 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink

00:06:23 - How Demario Became a Connector of People and What That Means

00:15:20 - How to Connect People From Different Backgrounds and Walks of Life

00:22:40 - Building an HR Community Without an HR Background

00:32:56 - Bridging the Gap Between Conceptual HR Ideas and Directly Practicing in the Field

00:41:55 - How Leading an HR Community for the First Time Influenced Demario’s Perspective

00:46:16 - Demario’s Culture First Community


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Demario:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demario-bell-7a510994/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3142 S6 E1: HR, Let’s Get Creative! (In a Michael Scott Kind of Way) with Justin Gignac When was the last time you felt truly creative at work? If your answer is "uh… never," then this episode is for you! Today, we’re shaking up everything you thought you knew about HR.  We talk about how HR can move into the future by embracing creativity, joy, and collaboration.  My guest, Justin Gignac, is the ultimate collaborator and brainstorming guru, and we dive deep into how we can stop recreating the same old things in HR and start thinking outside the box.  We tackle why HR is often too self-conscious and fearful to take risks, and how bringing joy and bold ideas into the mix can transform how we connect with people and create better workplaces. For more than a decade, the world’s most innovative brands and companies have trusted Working Not Working to help them discover and hire top-tier Creative talent.  Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:19 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:05:48 - Justin’s Zone of Genius Explained: Brainstorming and Collaborating 00:08:27 - How Did Justin Discover His Zone of Genius? 00:12:43 - How to Create an Optimal Environment for Effective Collaboration 00:18:27 - Why People Are Afraid to be Themselves at Work 00:23:12 - Approaching Collaboration in Remote and Hybrid Settings 00:31:56 - Ensuring That Everybody’s Voice is Heard in a Collaboration 00:34:43 - Common Barriers That Happen During Brainstorming 00:37:49 - Determining Which Ideas to Pursue or Abandon And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Justin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingignac/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:07:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef When was the last time you felt truly creative at work? If your answer is "uh… never," then this episode is for you! Today, we’re shaking up everything you thought you knew about HR.  We talk about how HR can move into the future by embracing creativity, joy, and collaboration.  My guest, Justin Gignac, is the ultimate collaborator and brainstorming guru, and we dive deep into how we can stop recreating the same old things in HR and start thinking outside the box.  We tackle why HR is often too self-conscious and fearful to take risks, and how bringing joy and bold ideas into the mix can transform how we connect with people and create better workplaces. For more than a decade, the world’s most innovative brands and companies have trusted Working Not Working to help them discover and hire top-tier Creative talent.  Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo. 00:02:19 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink 00:05:48 - Justin’s Zone of Genius Explained: Brainstorming and Collaborating 00:08:27 - How Did Justin Discover His Zone of Genius? 00:12:43 - How to Create an Optimal Environment for Effective Collaboration 00:18:27 - Why People Are Afraid to be Themselves at Work 00:23:12 - Approaching Collaboration in Remote and Hybrid Settings 00:31:56 - Ensuring That Everybody’s Voice is Heard in a Collaboration 00:34:43 - Common Barriers That Happen During Brainstorming 00:37:49 - Determining Which Ideas to Pursue or Abandon And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Justin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingignac/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef When was the last time you felt truly creative at work? If your answer is "uh… never," then this episode is for you!


Today, we’re shaking up everything you thought you knew about HR. 


We talk about how HR can move into the future by embracing creativity, joy, and collaboration. 


My guest, Justin Gignac, is the ultimate collaborator and brainstorming guru, and we dive deep into how we can stop recreating the same old things in HR and start thinking outside the box. 


We tackle why HR is often too self-conscious and fearful to take risks, and how bringing joy and bold ideas into the mix can transform how we connect with people and create better workplaces.


For more than a decade, the world’s most innovative brands and companies have trusted Working Not Working to help them discover and hire top-tier Creative talent. 


Now, Working Not Working is helping to keep that talent with NTRNL— the new platform that unlocks employee passions and ignites productivity. So you can see your people as they see themselves: as humans, not headcount. Visit seeyourpeople.com to learn more or book a demo.




00:02:19 - Something That HR Folks Should Rethink

00:05:48 - Justin’s Zone of Genius Explained: Brainstorming and Collaborating

00:08:27 - How Did Justin Discover His Zone of Genius?

00:12:43 - How to Create an Optimal Environment for Effective Collaboration

00:18:27 - Why People Are Afraid to be Themselves at Work

00:23:12 - Approaching Collaboration in Remote and Hybrid Settings

00:31:56 - Ensuring That Everybody’s Voice is Heard in a Collaboration

00:34:43 - Common Barriers That Happen During Brainstorming

00:37:49 - Determining Which Ideas to Pursue or Abandon


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Justin:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justingignac/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3065 S5 E10: Slaying Stereotypes: Managing 5 Generations in the Workforce with Dave Garcia In every generation, there’s a “chosen one”—but I’m not talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Right now, we’ve got five generations working side by side: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. So yeah, managing this mix isn’t exactly a walk in the park.  This week, Dave Garcia has returned to dive into the wild world of multi-generational workforces and bring some clarity to it all.  We’re busting some myths, breaking down what each generation really wants (spoiler: it’s not all about avocado toast), and exploring how to lead a team that spans decades.  Whether you’re trying to figure out how to get everyone on the same page or just curious about which generation started the job-hopping trend, this episode is packed with insights. 00:02:50 - How Many Companies Are Still Working With the Traditionalist Generation? 00:06:12 - Challenges With Managing a Multi-generational Workforce 00:10:30 - Using ChatGPT to Better Understand Generational Stereotypes 00:21:55 - Did Gen X Start the Trend of Job Hopping? 00:30:22 - Dave’s Take on Gen Z 00:38:03 - How to Create an Inclusive Culture Among Such Diverse Generations 00:45:30 - Benefits of a Multi-generational Workforce 00:50:26 - The Best Leadership Style for Managing a Multi-generational Workforce 00:55:20 - How to Future Proof Your Organization  And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:10:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef In every generation, there’s a “chosen one”—but I’m not talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Right now, we’ve got five generations working side by side: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. So yeah, managing this mix isn’t exactly a walk in the park.  This week, Dave Garcia has returned to dive into the wild world of multi-generational workforces and bring some clarity to it all.  We’re busting some myths, breaking down what each generation really wants (spoiler: it’s not all about avocado toast), and exploring how to lead a team that spans decades.  Whether you’re trying to figure out how to get everyone on the same page or just curious about which generation started the job-hopping trend, this episode is packed with insights. 00:02:50 - How Many Companies Are Still Working With the Traditionalist Generation? 00:06:12 - Challenges With Managing a Multi-generational Workforce 00:10:30 - Using ChatGPT to Better Understand Generational Stereotypes 00:21:55 - Did Gen X Start the Trend of Job Hopping? 00:30:22 - Dave’s Take on Gen Z 00:38:03 - How to Create an Inclusive Culture Among Such Diverse Generations 00:45:30 - Benefits of a Multi-generational Workforce 00:50:26 - The Best Leadership Style for Managing a Multi-generational Workforce 00:55:20 - How to Future Proof Your Organization  And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef In every generation, there’s a “chosen one”—but I’m not talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer.


Right now, we’ve got five generations working side by side: Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. So yeah, managing this mix isn’t exactly a walk in the park. 


This week, Dave Garcia has returned to dive into the wild world of multi-generational workforces and bring some clarity to it all. 


We’re busting some myths, breaking down what each generation really wants (spoiler: it’s not all about avocado toast), and exploring how to lead a team that spans decades. 


Whether you’re trying to figure out how to get everyone on the same page or just curious about which generation started the job-hopping trend, this episode is packed with insights.


00:02:50 - How Many Companies Are Still Working With the Traditionalist Generation?

00:06:12 - Challenges With Managing a Multi-generational Workforce

00:10:30 - Using ChatGPT to Better Understand Generational Stereotypes

00:21:55 - Did Gen X Start the Trend of Job Hopping?

00:30:22 - Dave’s Take on Gen Z

00:38:03 - How to Create an Inclusive Culture Among Such Diverse Generations

00:45:30 - Benefits of a Multi-generational Workforce

00:50:26 - The Best Leadership Style for Managing a Multi-generational Workforce

00:55:20 - How to Future Proof Your Organization 


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Dave:


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/


Follow Hebba: 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos


LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef


Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3854 S5 E9: A Masterclass in Being a Leader with Dave Garcia Why are leaders so damn difficult to deal with sometimes?  It all comes down to "The Shadow of a Leader"—the unseen influence leaders have on workplace culture, performance, and relationships.  In this episode, Dave Garcia joins me to unpack this concept.  We dive into how every word, action, and decision from leaders impacts teams, often more than they realize.  We’ll discuss why communication is a leader’s most important tool, the nonverbal cues that leaders send, and how HR can help leaders recognize their blind spots.  Plus, Dave shares his personal experience with confronting his own leadership shadow. 00:01:41 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work 00:04:50 - The Shadow of a Leader Concept, Explained 00:09:37 - How The Shadow of a Leader Impacts Culture and Performance at Orgs 00:20:30 - Common Positive/Negative Shadows That Leaders Cast 00:26:43 - Why is Information so Inaccessible at Some Orgs? 00:32:23 - Examples of Leadership Shadows That Strongly Influenced Teams 00:42:15 - How Leaders Can Be More Aware of the Shadows They Cast 00:46:07 - A Time Dave Had to Confront His Own Leadership Shadow 00:56:00 - How Orgs Can Encourage Leaders to be Mindful of Their Shadows 01:01:16 - Advice For Emerging Leaders and The Shadows They Cast And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Why are leaders so damn difficult to deal with sometimes?  It all comes down to "The Shadow of a Leader"—the unseen influence leaders have on workplace culture, performance, and relationships.  In this episode, Dave Garcia joins me to unpack this concept.  We dive into how every word, action, and decision from leaders impacts teams, often more than they realize.  We’ll discuss why communication is a leader’s most important tool, the nonverbal cues that leaders send, and how HR can help leaders recognize their blind spots.  Plus, Dave shares his personal experience with confronting his own leadership shadow. 00:01:41 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work 00:04:50 - The Shadow of a Leader Concept, Explained 00:09:37 - How The Shadow of a Leader Impacts Culture and Performance at Orgs 00:20:30 - Common Positive/Negative Shadows That Leaders Cast 00:26:43 - Why is Information so Inaccessible at Some Orgs? 00:32:23 - Examples of Leadership Shadows That Strongly Influenced Teams 00:42:15 - How Leaders Can Be More Aware of the Shadows They Cast 00:46:07 - A Time Dave Had to Confront His Own Leadership Shadow 00:56:00 - How Orgs Can Encourage Leaders to be Mindful of Their Shadows 01:01:16 - Advice For Emerging Leaders and The Shadows They Cast And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Why are leaders so damn difficult to deal with sometimes? 


It all comes down to "The Shadow of a Leader"—the unseen influence leaders have on workplace culture, performance, and relationships. 


In this episode, Dave Garcia joins me to unpack this concept. 


We dive into how every word, action, and decision from leaders impacts teams, often more than they realize. 


We’ll discuss why communication is a leader’s most important tool, the nonverbal cues that leaders send, and how HR can help leaders recognize their blind spots. 


Plus, Dave shares his personal experience with confronting his own leadership shadow.


00:01:41 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work

00:04:50 - The Shadow of a Leader Concept, Explained

00:09:37 - How The Shadow of a Leader Impacts Culture and Performance at Orgs

00:20:30 - Common Positive/Negative Shadows That Leaders Cast

00:26:43 - Why is Information so Inaccessible at Some Orgs?

00:32:23 - Examples of Leadership Shadows That Strongly Influenced Teams

00:42:15 - How Leaders Can Be More Aware of the Shadows They Cast

00:46:07 - A Time Dave Had to Confront His Own Leadership Shadow

00:56:00 - How Orgs Can Encourage Leaders to be Mindful of Their Shadows

01:01:16 - Advice For Emerging Leaders and The Shadows They Cast


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]]> 3755 S5 E8: The Trunchbull Challenge: Managing What Makes Us Different at Work with Jennifer Laurie People are at the core of everything we do at HR, but let’s face it people—can be DIFFICULT.  Not because they have difficult personalities, but because no two people you meet are the same. Eventually, the things that make us different can create problems if we’re not aware of how to exist across differences. A lot of the conflict at work can simply be between people who are just different. That complexity is exactly what we're unpacking today with Jennifer Laurie. In this episode, we're exploring how the things that make us all different can sometimes lead to workplace conflicts, and what HR can do to help everyone not just coexist but truly thrive together.  We’re talking about fostering inclusive, equitable environments and how HR can bridge gaps and manage conflicts when personalities and perspectives clash. From discussing how to maintain strong relationships at work to handling power imbalances and supporting marginalized employees, we've got a lot to cover.  Jennifer shares her insights on why recognizing differences is crucial and offers practical advice for HR professionals navigating the evolving landscape of workplace diversity. 00:01:45 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work 00:04:08 - What Does Existing Across Differences Mean? 00:07:25 - Why Recognizing Differences is So Important Today 00:10:10 - How Does HR Help Employees Exist Across Their Differences? 00:12:50 - How to Learn Conflict Management, Even Without Resources 00:16:35 - How HR Can Address Power Imbalances Across Differences 00:20:00 - Supporting Employees Who Feel Marginalized 00:25:25 - Bridging the Gap Between Employees With Different Worldviews 00:29:42 - Common Obstacles With Building an Inclusive Environment 00:34:08 - Advice for HR Professionals New to Dealing With Diversity 00:37:42 - How Diversity is Evolving With the Addition of Global Employees 00:40:25 - What Initiatives Will Help HR With Diversity in the Coming Years? And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlauriehr/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:41:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef People are at the core of everything we do at HR, but let’s face it people—can be DIFFICULT.  Not because they have difficult personalities, but because no two people you meet are the same. Eventually, the things that make us different can create problems if we’re not aware of how to exist across differences. A lot of the conflict at work can simply be between people who are just different. That complexity is exactly what we're unpacking today with Jennifer Laurie. In this episode, we're exploring how the things that make us all different can sometimes lead to workplace conflicts, and what HR can do to help everyone not just coexist but truly thrive together.  We’re talking about fostering inclusive, equitable environments and how HR can bridge gaps and manage conflicts when personalities and perspectives clash. From discussing how to maintain strong relationships at work to handling power imbalances and supporting marginalized employees, we've got a lot to cover.  Jennifer shares her insights on why recognizing differences is crucial and offers practical advice for HR professionals navigating the evolving landscape of workplace diversity. 00:01:45 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work 00:04:08 - What Does Existing Across Differences Mean? 00:07:25 - Why Recognizing Differences is So Important Today 00:10:10 - How Does HR Help Employees Exist Across Their Differences? 00:12:50 - How to Learn Conflict Management, Even Without Resources 00:16:35 - How HR Can Address Power Imbalances Across Differences 00:20:00 - Supporting Employees Who Feel Marginalized 00:25:25 - Bridging the Gap Between Employees With Different Worldviews 00:29:42 - Common Obstacles With Building an Inclusive Environment 00:34:08 - Advice for HR Professionals New to Dealing With Diversity 00:37:42 - How Diversity is Evolving With the Addition of Global Employees 00:40:25 - What Initiatives Will Help HR With Diversity in the Coming Years? And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jennifer: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlauriehr/  Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef People are at the core of everything we do at HR, but let’s face it people—can be DIFFICULT. 


Not because they have difficult personalities, but because no two people you meet are the same.


Eventually, the things that make us different can create problems if we’re not aware of how to exist across differences. A lot of the conflict at work can simply be between people who are just different.


That complexity is exactly what we're unpacking today with Jennifer Laurie.


In this episode, we're exploring how the things that make us all different can sometimes lead to workplace conflicts, and what HR can do to help everyone not just coexist but truly thrive together. 


We’re talking about fostering inclusive, equitable environments and how HR can bridge gaps and manage conflicts when personalities and perspectives clash.


From discussing how to maintain strong relationships at work to handling power imbalances and supporting marginalized employees, we've got a lot to cover. 


Jennifer shares her insights on why recognizing differences is crucial and offers practical advice for HR professionals navigating the evolving landscape of workplace diversity.


00:01:45 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work

00:04:08 - What Does Existing Across Differences Mean?

00:07:25 - Why Recognizing Differences is So Important Today

00:10:10 - How Does HR Help Employees Exist Across Their Differences?

00:12:50 - How to Learn Conflict Management, Even Without Resources

00:16:35 - How HR Can Address Power Imbalances Across Differences

00:20:00 - Supporting Employees Who Feel Marginalized

00:25:25 - Bridging the Gap Between Employees With Different Worldviews

00:29:42 - Common Obstacles With Building an Inclusive Environment

00:34:08 - Advice for HR Professionals New to Dealing With Diversity

00:37:42 - How Diversity is Evolving With the Addition of Global Employees

00:40:25 - What Initiatives Will Help HR With Diversity in the Coming Years?


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 


Follow Jennifer:


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]]> 2870 S5 E7: Hack the Patriarchy: Why More Women in Tech Improves Tech for EVERYBODY with Marissa McNeelands Growing up, I heard about how often my sister was the only woman in some rooms. She is an electrical engineer and her field was heavily dominated by men.   The lack of diversity isn’t just a numbers issue—it affects how tech solves problems and perpetuates existing biases. So on today’s episode, we're diving into a hot topic with Marissa McNeelands: tackling gender diversity in tech and its impact on building equitable systems.  Marissa is on the frontline, championing the push to level the playing field in tech. We're exploring why having a diverse team isn’t just good ethics, it’s smart business, sparking innovation and creativity.  Join us as we discuss the challenges, the victories, and why every step toward diversity is a step toward better technology. 00:03:45 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work 00:06:37 - The Origin Story Behind the Creation of Toast 00:11:24 - Transitioning From Project Management to Tech 00:14:37 - Common Challenges Women Face in the tech Industry 00:20:53 - Why Gender Diversity in Tech Creates a More Innovative Culture 00:24:03 - How to Motivate Companies to Prioritize Diversity  00:31:20 - Trends Emerging Between AI and HR in the Next Few Years 00:35:25 - Advice for Women in Tech Who are Struggling to Integrate And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Marissa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissamcneelands/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Growing up, I heard about how often my sister was the only woman in some rooms. She is an electrical engineer and her field was heavily dominated by men.   The lack of diversity isn’t just a numbers issue—it affects how tech solves problems and perpetuates existing biases. So on today’s episode, we're diving into a hot topic with Marissa McNeelands: tackling gender diversity in tech and its impact on building equitable systems.  Marissa is on the frontline, championing the push to level the playing field in tech. We're exploring why having a diverse team isn’t just good ethics, it’s smart business, sparking innovation and creativity.  Join us as we discuss the challenges, the victories, and why every step toward diversity is a step toward better technology. 00:03:45 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work 00:06:37 - The Origin Story Behind the Creation of Toast 00:11:24 - Transitioning From Project Management to Tech 00:14:37 - Common Challenges Women Face in the tech Industry 00:20:53 - Why Gender Diversity in Tech Creates a More Innovative Culture 00:24:03 - How to Motivate Companies to Prioritize Diversity  00:31:20 - Trends Emerging Between AI and HR in the Next Few Years 00:35:25 - Advice for Women in Tech Who are Struggling to Integrate And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Marissa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissamcneelands/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Growing up, I heard about how often my sister was the only woman in some rooms. She is an electrical engineer and her field was heavily dominated by men.  


The lack of diversity isn’t just a numbers issue—it affects how tech solves problems and perpetuates existing biases.


So on today’s episode, we're diving into a hot topic with Marissa McNeelands: tackling gender diversity in tech and its impact on building equitable systems. 


Marissa is on the frontline, championing the push to level the playing field in tech. We're exploring why having a diverse team isn’t just good ethics, it’s smart business, sparking innovation and creativity. 


Join us as we discuss the challenges, the victories, and why every step toward diversity is a step toward better technology.


00:03:45 - The Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work

00:06:37 - The Origin Story Behind the Creation of Toast

00:11:24 - Transitioning From Project Management to Tech

00:14:37 - Common Challenges Women Face in the tech Industry

00:20:53 - Why Gender Diversity in Tech Creates a More Innovative Culture

00:24:03 - How to Motivate Companies to Prioritize Diversity 

00:31:20 - Trends Emerging Between AI and HR in the Next Few Years

00:35:25 - Advice for Women in Tech Who are Struggling to Integrate


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

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]]> 2325 S5 E6: Very Creative, Very Demure: HR’s Approach to Imagination at Work with Cassidy Edwards Let’s be real, HR doesn’t exactly scream creativity to most people, right?  But, are we selling it short by overlooking all of the hidden opportunities?  Could HR actually be a secret powerhouse of creativity, ready to lead the charge in fostering a culture of innovation within organizations? I’m here to tell you that is possible to carve out that creative space in your role as an HR leader, and Cassidy Edwards is here to break down the many ways HR can lead the charge in fostering a culture of creativity and innovation within your company. Cassidy will also dig into how HR can work hand-in-hand with marketing to craft stories that resonate with employees, the role of curiosity in driving creative thinking, and tips for keeping team relationships vibrant and productive—you’ll also get her take on the coolest sneakers out there. 00:02:280 - Cassidy’s Current Favorite Pair of Sneakers 00:03:45 - The Key to Strong Work Relationships 00:04:48 - Defining Creativity in Work and Personal Life 00:06:34 - What Inspires Cassidy’s Creativity? 00:013:12 - Inspiring Creativity Through Photography Books 00:15:46 - Why Creativity Matters in HR Roles 00:19:11 - Creative Best Practices for Day-to-day Duties 00:25:33 - Fostering Creative Cultures to Keep Employees Satisfied 00:31:12 - Injecting Creativity into Employee Training 00:36:50 - How to Foster a Creative Environment in Your Team 00:41:47 - Cassidy’s Advice for Unlocking Creative Potential And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Cassidy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0000 full 5 6 Hebba Youssef Let’s be real, HR doesn’t exactly scream creativity to most people, right?  But, are we selling it short by overlooking all of the hidden opportunities?  Could HR actually be a secret powerhouse of creativity, ready to lead the charge in fostering a culture of innovation within organizations? I’m here to tell you that is possible to carve out that creative space in your role as an HR leader, and Cassidy Edwards is here to break down the many ways HR can lead the charge in fostering a culture of creativity and innovation within your company. Cassidy will also dig into how HR can work hand-in-hand with marketing to craft stories that resonate with employees, the role of curiosity in driving creative thinking, and tips for keeping team relationships vibrant and productive—you’ll also get her take on the coolest sneakers out there. 00:02:280 - Cassidy’s Current Favorite Pair of Sneakers 00:03:45 - The Key to Strong Work Relationships 00:04:48 - Defining Creativity in Work and Personal Life 00:06:34 - What Inspires Cassidy’s Creativity? 00:013:12 - Inspiring Creativity Through Photography Books 00:15:46 - Why Creativity Matters in HR Roles 00:19:11 - Creative Best Practices for Day-to-day Duties 00:25:33 - Fostering Creative Cultures to Keep Employees Satisfied 00:31:12 - Injecting Creativity into Employee Training 00:36:50 - How to Foster a Creative Environment in Your Team 00:41:47 - Cassidy’s Advice for Unlocking Creative Potential And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Cassidy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-edwards-yyom/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Let’s be real, HR doesn’t exactly scream creativity to most people, right? 


But, are we selling it short by overlooking all of the hidden opportunities? 


Could HR actually be a secret powerhouse of creativity, ready to lead the charge in fostering a culture of innovation within organizations?


I’m here to tell you that is possible to carve out that creative space in your role as an HR leader, and Cassidy Edwards is here to break down the many ways HR can lead the charge in fostering a culture of creativity and innovation within your company.


Cassidy will also dig into how HR can work hand-in-hand with marketing to craft stories that resonate with employees, the role of curiosity in driving creative thinking, and tips for keeping team relationships vibrant and productive—you’ll also get her take on the coolest sneakers out there.

00:02:280 - Cassidy’s Current Favorite Pair of Sneakers

00:03:45 - The Key to Strong Work Relationships

00:04:48 - Defining Creativity in Work and Personal Life

00:06:34 - What Inspires Cassidy’s Creativity?

00:013:12 - Inspiring Creativity Through Photography Books

00:15:46 - Why Creativity Matters in HR Roles

00:19:11 - Creative Best Practices for Day-to-day Duties

00:25:33 - Fostering Creative Cultures to Keep Employees Satisfied

00:31:12 - Injecting Creativity into Employee Training

00:36:50 - How to Foster a Creative Environment in Your Team

00:41:47 - Cassidy’s Advice for Unlocking Creative Potential

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

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]]> 2799 S5 E5: TV’s Best (and Worst) HR Reps, with Kim Rohrer We hate so much about things he chose to be. Let’s get into it once and for all: was Toby Flenderson the worst HR representative in the history of TV? Or was he just trying his best to preserve his mental health from the wild antics of Dunder Mifflin? Hebba and special guest Kim Roher discuss some of television's best (and worst) portrayals of HR. Which fictional universes could have benefitted most from an HR rep (*cough* Silicon Valley *cough*)? And which real-life work sets were desperately in need of a decent CPO?   Yeah, Joss Whedon we’re pointing a well-deserved finger at you. Maybe Buffy didn’t need to slay demons when the real monsters were the humans all along…   00:00:14 - Parenting and Pop Culture with Kim Rohr 00:07:04 - “The Office”- Uncanny HR Valley?  00:18:32 - Michael Scott's Insensitivity in "The Office" 00:23:46 – Silicon Valley 00:37:15 - Exploring Buffy's Impact on HR 00:38:38 - Hollywood's Broken HR System Exposed 00:47:18 - Leadership in HR: Impactful Behind-the-Scenes Work 00:48:20 - Exploring Pop Culture in HR   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef We hate so much about things he chose to be. Let’s get into it once and for all: was Toby Flenderson the worst HR representative in the history of TV? Or was he just trying his best to preserve his mental health from the wild antics of Dunder Mifflin? Hebba and special guest Kim Roher discuss some of television's best (and worst) portrayals of HR. Which fictional universes could have benefitted most from an HR rep (*cough* Silicon Valley *cough*)? And which real-life work sets were desperately in need of a decent CPO?   Yeah, Joss Whedon we’re pointing a well-deserved finger at you. Maybe Buffy didn’t need to slay demons when the real monsters were the humans all along…   00:00:14 - Parenting and Pop Culture with Kim Rohr 00:07:04 - “The Office”- Uncanny HR Valley?  00:18:32 - Michael Scott's Insensitivity in "The Office" 00:23:46 – Silicon Valley 00:37:15 - Exploring Buffy's Impact on HR 00:38:38 - Hollywood's Broken HR System Exposed 00:47:18 - Leadership in HR: Impactful Behind-the-Scenes Work 00:48:20 - Exploring Pop Culture in HR   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef We hate so much about things he chose to be.

Let’s get into it once and for all: was Toby Flenderson the worst HR representative in the history of TV? Or was he just trying his best to preserve his mental health from the wild antics of Dunder Mifflin?

Hebba and special guest Kim Roher discuss some of television's best (and worst) portrayals of HR. Which fictional universes could have benefitted most from an HR rep (*cough* Silicon Valley *cough*)? And which real-life work sets were desperately in need of a decent CPO?  

Yeah, Joss Whedon we’re pointing a well-deserved finger at you. Maybe Buffy didn’t need to slay demons when the real monsters were the humans all along…

 

00:00:14 - Parenting and Pop Culture with Kim Rohr

00:07:04 - “The Office”- Uncanny HR Valley? 

00:18:32 - Michael Scott's Insensitivity in "The Office"

00:23:46 – Silicon Valley

00:37:15 - Exploring Buffy's Impact on HR

00:38:38 - Hollywood's Broken HR System Exposed

00:47:18 - Leadership in HR: Impactful Behind-the-Scenes Work

00:48:20 - Exploring Pop Culture in HR

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Kim:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2933 S5 E4: Chaos is a Ladder: How to Prepare for the Turmoil of an Election Year, with Jessica Winder There’s nowhere safe you can go to avoid politics anymore. Social media? Forget about it. Family holidays? Highly unlikely. Work? Definitely not. So when, if ever, is talking politics at work a problem? And how should HR professionals handle the upcoming elections? Hebba and Jessica Winder (Senior VP of People at CoLab Software) break down how to handle the upcoming election season— how much is too much when it comes to allowing employees to talk about politics? And is there such a thing as workplaces not allowing employees to talk about politics enough? From the impact of political decisions on HR practices to creating a more respectful and inclusive culture, Jessica and Hebba also explore how to handle differing political opinions and the importance of aligning with company values. And stay tuned because later, they’re dishing out some of the juiciest stories about social media political posting gone completely haywire… You won’t want to miss this insanity!   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 12 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef There’s nowhere safe you can go to avoid politics anymore. Social media? Forget about it. Family holidays? Highly unlikely. Work? Definitely not. So when, if ever, is talking politics at work a problem? And how should HR professionals handle the upcoming elections? Hebba and Jessica Winder (Senior VP of People at CoLab Software) break down how to handle the upcoming election season— how much is too much when it comes to allowing employees to talk about politics? And is there such a thing as workplaces not allowing employees to talk about politics enough? From the impact of political decisions on HR practices to creating a more respectful and inclusive culture, Jessica and Hebba also explore how to handle differing political opinions and the importance of aligning with company values. And stay tuned because later, they’re dishing out some of the juiciest stories about social media political posting gone completely haywire… You won’t want to miss this insanity!   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef There’s nowhere safe you can go to avoid politics anymore. Social media? Forget about it. Family holidays? Highly unlikely. Work? Definitely not.

So when, if ever, is talking politics at work a problem? And how should HR professionals handle the upcoming elections? Hebba and Jessica Winder (Senior VP of People at CoLab Software) break down how to handle the upcoming election season— how much is too much when it comes to allowing employees to talk about politics? And is there such a thing as workplaces not allowing employees to talk about politics enough?

From the impact of political decisions on HR practices to creating a more respectful and inclusive culture, Jessica and Hebba also explore how to handle differing political opinions and the importance of aligning with company values.

And stay tuned because later, they’re dishing out some of the juiciest stories about social media political posting gone completely haywire… You won’t want to miss this insanity!

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Jessica:

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]]> 2815 So Human Resources is Making You Miserable? (A BONUS Breakdown) This weekend I was featured in the New York Times article, “So Human Resources is Making You Miserable.” And NGL… I may have ruffled a few feathers. But let’s face it— the CPO/CHRO role is one of the hardest jobs out there, and there’s going to be plenty of bad days to go around. BUT that doesn’t mean HR can’t have a brat girl summer.  Rebecca Taylor (Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder of SkillCycle) joins me to discuss the state of HR and chat about how we’re fighting to battle old perceptions of HR on the daily. What lessons are worth taking away from the NYT article? And is it possible that this mutual frustration will eventually pave the way for innovation? Yes. ENTHUSIASTICALLY YES. So let’s channel that frustration with HR into positive change— don’t miss out on this super special bonus episode! And don’t forget to read the New Times article here.   Follow Rebecca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccataylor2/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef This weekend I was featured in the New York Times article, “So Human Resources is Making You Miserable.” And NGL… I may have ruffled a few feathers. But let’s face it— the CPO/CHRO role is one of the hardest jobs out there, and there’s going to be plenty of bad days to go around. BUT that doesn’t mean HR can’t have a brat girl summer.  Rebecca Taylor (Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder of SkillCycle) joins me to discuss the state of HR and chat about how we’re fighting to battle old perceptions of HR on the daily. What lessons are worth taking away from the NYT article? And is it possible that this mutual frustration will eventually pave the way for innovation? Yes. ENTHUSIASTICALLY YES. So let’s channel that frustration with HR into positive change— don’t miss out on this super special bonus episode! And don’t forget to read the New Times article here.   Follow Rebecca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccataylor2/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! This weekend I was featured in the New York Times article, “So Human Resources is Making You Miserable.” And NGL… I may have ruffled a few feathers. But let’s face it— the CPO/CHRO role is one of the hardest jobs out there, and there’s going to be plenty of bad days to go around.

BUT that doesn’t mean HR can’t have a brat girl summer. 

Rebecca Taylor (Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder of SkillCycle) joins me to discuss the state of HR and chat about how we’re fighting to battle old perceptions of HR on the daily. What lessons are worth taking away from the NYT article? And is it possible that this mutual frustration will eventually pave the way for innovation?

Yes. ENTHUSIASTICALLY YES.

So let’s channel that frustration with HR into positive change— don’t miss out on this super special bonus episode! And don’t forget to read the New Times article here.

 

Follow Rebecca:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccataylor2/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

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And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

]]> 3152 S5 E3: What Shapes Who We Are at Work? (with Catalina Colman and Morgan Williams) What shapes who we are at work? Join Hebba and her guests, Catalina Colman (COO and Co-Founder of Peak HR), and Morgan Williams (CEO and Co-Founder of Peak HR), as they dive into the factors that shape our work personalities. From upbringing and education to work experience and more, they discuss the challenges and lessons they've learned along their storied HR career paths. How has the immigrant experience shaped Catalina’s journey? She reveals the true effect of assimilating into American culture from a young age and explains how it shaped her HR career. Catalina and Morgan also discuss how their backgrounds shaped their views on fairness and how they managed to navigate corporate America despite feeling like outsiders to the system. How did empathy and understanding help them to ultimately succeed in their careers and find happiness? Tune in now to find out.   00:00:20 - Factors Influencing Identity in Workplace 00:01:24 - Supporting Growing Businesses with Progressive HR 00:02:39 - Empathy and Understanding Key Leadership 00:04:13 - Kat's Immigrant Journey to Success 00:07:04 - Transition from Psychiatry to HR Success 00:10:03 - How Immigrant Parents Influenced Their Philosophy 00:11:56 - Push Towards Education: A Personal Journey 00:21:09 - Navigating Life as a First-Gen 00:22:28 - Challenges in Corporate America 00:27:37 - Navigating Pressure to Conform at Work 00:32:14 - Career Challenges in Uncertain Times 00:40:19 - Impact of Upbringing on HR Leadership 00:42:46 - Equity in HR Leadership Strategies 00:46:26 - Navigating Workplace Fairness as an Immigrant Child   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Catalina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catalinaandradecolman/   Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef What shapes who we are at work? Join Hebba and her guests, Catalina Colman (COO and Co-Founder of Peak HR), and Morgan Williams (CEO and Co-Founder of Peak HR), as they dive into the factors that shape our work personalities. From upbringing and education to work experience and more, they discuss the challenges and lessons they've learned along their storied HR career paths. How has the immigrant experience shaped Catalina’s journey? She reveals the true effect of assimilating into American culture from a young age and explains how it shaped her HR career. Catalina and Morgan also discuss how their backgrounds shaped their views on fairness and how they managed to navigate corporate America despite feeling like outsiders to the system. How did empathy and understanding help them to ultimately succeed in their careers and find happiness? Tune in now to find out.   00:00:20 - Factors Influencing Identity in Workplace 00:01:24 - Supporting Growing Businesses with Progressive HR 00:02:39 - Empathy and Understanding Key Leadership 00:04:13 - Kat's Immigrant Journey to Success 00:07:04 - Transition from Psychiatry to HR Success 00:10:03 - How Immigrant Parents Influenced Their Philosophy 00:11:56 - Push Towards Education: A Personal Journey 00:21:09 - Navigating Life as a First-Gen 00:22:28 - Challenges in Corporate America 00:27:37 - Navigating Pressure to Conform at Work 00:32:14 - Career Challenges in Uncertain Times 00:40:19 - Impact of Upbringing on HR Leadership 00:42:46 - Equity in HR Leadership Strategies 00:46:26 - Navigating Workplace Fairness as an Immigrant Child   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Catalina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catalinaandradecolman/   Follow Morgan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef What shapes who we are at work?

Join Hebba and her guests, Catalina Colman (COO and Co-Founder of Peak HR), and Morgan Williams (CEO and Co-Founder of Peak HR), as they dive into the factors that shape our work personalities.

From upbringing and education to work experience and more, they discuss the challenges and lessons they've learned along their storied HR career paths. How has the immigrant experience shaped Catalina’s journey? She reveals the true effect of assimilating into American culture from a young age and explains how it shaped her HR career.

Catalina and Morgan also discuss how their backgrounds shaped their views on fairness and how they managed to navigate corporate America despite feeling like outsiders to the system. How did empathy and understanding help them to ultimately succeed in their careers and find happiness?

Tune in now to find out.

 

00:00:20 - Factors Influencing Identity in Workplace

00:01:24 - Supporting Growing Businesses with Progressive HR

00:02:39 - Empathy and Understanding Key Leadership

00:04:13 - Kat's Immigrant Journey to Success

00:07:04 - Transition from Psychiatry to HR Success

00:10:03 - How Immigrant Parents Influenced Their Philosophy

00:11:56 - Push Towards Education: A Personal Journey

00:21:09 - Navigating Life as a First-Gen

00:22:28 - Challenges in Corporate America

00:27:37 - Navigating Pressure to Conform at Work

00:32:14 - Career Challenges in Uncertain Times

00:40:19 - Impact of Upbringing on HR Leadership

00:42:46 - Equity in HR Leadership Strategies

00:46:26 - Navigating Workplace Fairness as an Immigrant Child

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Catalina:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catalinaandradecolman/

 

Follow Morgan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganbwilliams/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3220 S5 E2: My Loneliness is Killing Me: Why Remote Workers are Lonelier Than Ever (And How to Fix It), with Austen Tully Do you wear sweatpants all day and night? Do you find yourself going days without leaving the house? Is binge-watching 7 hours of “Pride and Prejudice” the only thing that seems to give you life? Good news— you may not be a full-on Depressed Barbie just yet! You might just be the average remote worker. In this ep, Hebba chats with Austen Tully (the SVP Director of Integration and Culture at Guided by Good) about the struggles of creating strong connections and relationships at work in an increasingly more remote environment. What can we do to alleviate loneliness? Austen and Hebba share their best strategies for accommodating both in-person and remote interactions (without making things feel forced or super awkward). They discuss the power of one-on-one conversations, the impact of leaders’ behavior on team dynamics, and the need for empathy and inclusivity in the workplace. Plus, how can you create a culture audit? Austen gives her best tips for creating a culture audit of your own and explains the significance of communication, connection, creativity, and recognition in creating a positive work environment. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Do you wear sweatpants all day and night? Do you find yourself going days without leaving the house? Is binge-watching 7 hours of “Pride and Prejudice” the only thing that seems to give you life? Good news— you may not be a full-on Depressed Barbie just yet! You might just be the average remote worker. In this ep, Hebba chats with Austen Tully (the SVP Director of Integration and Culture at Guided by Good) about the struggles of creating strong connections and relationships at work in an increasingly more remote environment. What can we do to alleviate loneliness? Austen and Hebba share their best strategies for accommodating both in-person and remote interactions (without making things feel forced or super awkward). They discuss the power of one-on-one conversations, the impact of leaders’ behavior on team dynamics, and the need for empathy and inclusivity in the workplace. Plus, how can you create a culture audit? Austen gives her best tips for creating a culture audit of your own and explains the significance of communication, connection, creativity, and recognition in creating a positive work environment. Do you wear sweatpants all day and night? Do you find yourself going days without leaving the house? Is binge-watching 7 hours of “Pride and Prejudice” the only thing that seems to give you life?

Good news— you may not be a full-on Depressed Barbie just yet! You might just be the average remote worker.

In this ep, Hebba chats with Austen Tully (the SVP Director of Integration and Culture at Guided by Good) about the struggles of creating strong connections and relationships at work in an increasingly more remote environment. What can we do to alleviate loneliness? Austen and Hebba share their best strategies for accommodating both in-person and remote interactions (without making things feel forced or super awkward).

They discuss the power of one-on-one conversations, the impact of leaders’ behavior on team dynamics, and the need for empathy and inclusivity in the workplace. Plus, how can you create a culture audit? Austen gives her best tips for creating a culture audit of your own and explains the significance of communication, connection, creativity, and recognition in creating a positive work environment.

]]> 3263 S5 E1: Cry Me a River: The Unsung Relationship Struggles of HR, with Chris Hagood It's no surprise that I think HR and people leaders have one of the hardest roles at any organization. For me, it feels like sometimes we're not seen as true organizational partners. Or our role is so diminished and viewed as not important, yet everyone else in a business performs better because of the work that HR does. Coincidence? I think not! So, how can we finally be seen as key drivers to company growth, instead of the employee who puts out fires and pushes paperwork? My guest, Chris Haygood of Astute Edge, is here to shine a light on just how pivotal HR is when it comes to tackling big organizational challenges, not just the compliance stuff. We’re diving into how the view of HR is changing, its strategic importance, and some hands-on tactics to help HR pros cement their role as key business influencers. Our chat also touches on the next decade of HR, including the role of AI and the need for HR leaders to be considered for CEO positions. It’s time for HR leaders to finally be seen as strategic partners, because the success of our teams depend on it! 00:01:03 - Chris Hagood’s Introduction and Credentials 00:03:20 - What is the Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work? 00:05:19 - Why HR Leaders Struggle to Be Seen as True Partners 00:12:40 - Common Misconceptions Other Executives Have About HR 00:16:34 - How Does Organizational Structure Impact HR Influence? 00:22:38 - When Do You Need a Senior People Leader? 00:31:49 - The Legal Misconceptions Around HR Duties 00:38:12 - The Exciting Potential of HR in the Next 10 Years 00:45:15 - How Organizations Should Perceive and Integrate HR Leaders 00:53:19 - Advice For HR Leaders Struggling to be Seen as Strategic Partners And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/ X/Instagram: @chrisrhagood @astutedge Newsletter: https://astutedge.beehiiv.com/subscribe Company LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/astutedge/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:44:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef It's no surprise that I think HR and people leaders have one of the hardest roles at any organization. For me, it feels like sometimes we're not seen as true organizational partners. Or our role is so diminished and viewed as not important, yet everyone else in a business performs better because of the work that HR does. Coincidence? I think not! So, how can we finally be seen as key drivers to company growth, instead of the employee who puts out fires and pushes paperwork? My guest, Chris Haygood of Astute Edge, is here to shine a light on just how pivotal HR is when it comes to tackling big organizational challenges, not just the compliance stuff. We’re diving into how the view of HR is changing, its strategic importance, and some hands-on tactics to help HR pros cement their role as key business influencers. Our chat also touches on the next decade of HR, including the role of AI and the need for HR leaders to be considered for CEO positions. It’s time for HR leaders to finally be seen as strategic partners, because the success of our teams depend on it! 00:01:03 - Chris Hagood’s Introduction and Credentials 00:03:20 - What is the Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work? 00:05:19 - Why HR Leaders Struggle to Be Seen as True Partners 00:12:40 - Common Misconceptions Other Executives Have About HR 00:16:34 - How Does Organizational Structure Impact HR Influence? 00:22:38 - When Do You Need a Senior People Leader? 00:31:49 - The Legal Misconceptions Around HR Duties 00:38:12 - The Exciting Potential of HR in the Next 10 Years 00:45:15 - How Organizations Should Perceive and Integrate HR Leaders 00:53:19 - Advice For HR Leaders Struggling to be Seen as Strategic Partners And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/ X/Instagram: @chrisrhagood @astutedge Newsletter: https://astutedge.beehiiv.com/subscribe Company LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/astutedge/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef It's no surprise that I think HR and people leaders have one of the hardest roles at any organization.


For me, it feels like sometimes we're not seen as true organizational partners. Or our role is so diminished and viewed as not important, yet everyone else in a business performs better because of the work that HR does. Coincidence? I think not!


So, how can we finally be seen as key drivers to company growth, instead of the employee who puts out fires and pushes paperwork?


My guest, Chris Haygood of Astute Edge, is here to shine a light on just how pivotal HR is when it comes to tackling big organizational challenges, not just the compliance stuff. We’re diving into how the view of HR is changing, its strategic importance, and some hands-on tactics to help HR pros cement their role as key business influencers.


Our chat also touches on the next decade of HR, including the role of AI and the need for HR leaders to be considered for CEO positions. It’s time for HR leaders to finally be seen as strategic partners, because the success of our teams depend on it!


00:01:03 - Chris Hagood’s Introduction and Credentials

00:03:20 - What is the Key to Maintaining Strong Relationships at Work?

00:05:19 - Why HR Leaders Struggle to Be Seen as True Partners

00:12:40 - Common Misconceptions Other Executives Have About HR

00:16:34 - How Does Organizational Structure Impact HR Influence?

00:22:38 - When Do You Need a Senior People Leader?

00:31:49 - The Legal Misconceptions Around HR Duties

00:38:12 - The Exciting Potential of HR in the Next 10 Years

00:45:15 - How Organizations Should Perceive and Integrate HR Leaders

00:53:19 - Advice For HR Leaders Struggling to be Seen as Strategic Partners


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Chris:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrhagood/

X/Instagram: @chrisrhagood @astutedge

Newsletter: https://astutedge.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Company LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/astutedge/

 

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]]> 3695 Why 10 HR Professionals Quit Their Jobs We all know TJ Lavin hates quitters. But real life isn’t “The Challenge.” And sometimes, quitting is the only option when you’re burnt-out, stressed out, unacknowledged, and at your wit’s end. So what leads employees to quit? More importantly, what’s the one thing a company could do to cause someone to hand in their two weeks notice without pause? This past season, I’ve asked each of my guests one simple question to find the root cause of employee dissatisfaction— “What would cause you to quit?” And in this episode, we’re taking a look at the best answers my all-star roster of HR experts had to give. From being unacknowledged to feeling like you’re stuck at a dead-end job, you don’t want to miss out on these red-flag warning signs.   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef We all know TJ Lavin hates quitters. But real life isn’t “The Challenge.” And sometimes, quitting is the only option when you’re burnt-out, stressed out, unacknowledged, and at your wit’s end. So what leads employees to quit? More importantly, what’s the one thing a company could do to cause someone to hand in their two weeks notice without pause? This past season, I’ve asked each of my guests one simple question to find the root cause of employee dissatisfaction— “What would cause you to quit?” And in this episode, we’re taking a look at the best answers my all-star roster of HR experts had to give. From being unacknowledged to feeling like you’re stuck at a dead-end job, you don’t want to miss out on these red-flag warning signs.   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef We all know TJ Lavin hates quitters.

But real life isn’t “The Challenge.” And sometimes, quitting is the only option when you’re burnt-out, stressed out, unacknowledged, and at your wit’s end.

So what leads employees to quit? More importantly, what’s the one thing a company could do to cause someone to hand in their two weeks notice without pause?

This past season, I’ve asked each of my guests one simple question to find the root cause of employee dissatisfaction— “What would cause you to quit?”

And in this episode, we’re taking a look at the best answers my all-star roster of HR experts had to give. From being unacknowledged to feeling like you’re stuck at a dead-end job, you don’t want to miss out on these red-flag warning signs.

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

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]]> 2043 HR Roundup: Top 5 Insights From My Favorite Industry Leaders Get ready for a trip down memory lane as we relive some of the hottest, juiciest, takes from the last season of guests! Jessica Winder, author of "The Hidden Gem Within," kicks things off discussing the issue of lack of growth opportunities and how HR teams can address this concern. She emphasizes the importance of data and people analytics in understanding and addressing employee needs. Next, Tori Lazar shares insights on the value of facing challenges head-on and the rewards that come with it. Adam Ryan, CEO of Workweek, shares his insights on the relationship between CEOs and Chief People Officers (CPOs). He emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in resolving tensions and ensuring HR stays connected to the pulse of the company. Steven and Daniel Huerta, hosts of the Modern People Leader podcast, share their insights and lessons learned from over 200 conversations with people leaders.  Finally, Erica Spitale closes the conversation, highlighting the role of HR in promoting growth and development within organizations. She challenges the traditional hierarchy and advocates for rebranding organizations as hubs for growth and development. 00:00:38 - Jessica Winder, one of the most honest voices in HR, highlighting why transparency for growth opportunities is so important 00:03:01 - Tori Lazar shares how to turn career stalemates and challenges into personal growth 00:06:57 - Adam Ryan breaks down the complicated relationship between CEOs and CPOs 00:09:55 - Stephen and Daniel Huerta discuss the unique challenges facing HR today, using insights from 200 HR leaders 00:12:22 - Erica Spitale joins me for one of my favorite segments—answering audience-submitted questions And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jessica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Follow Tori:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-lazar/ Follow Adam:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtryan/ Follow Stephen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhuerta/   Follow Daniel:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-huerta-mpl/ Follow Erica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-j-spitale-psyd/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:44:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Get ready for a trip down memory lane as we relive some of the hottest, juiciest, takes from the last season of guests! Jessica Winder, author of "The Hidden Gem Within," kicks things off discussing the issue of lack of growth opportunities and how HR teams can address this concern. She emphasizes the importance of data and people analytics in understanding and addressing employee needs. Next, Tori Lazar shares insights on the value of facing challenges head-on and the rewards that come with it. Adam Ryan, CEO of Workweek, shares his insights on the relationship between CEOs and Chief People Officers (CPOs). He emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in resolving tensions and ensuring HR stays connected to the pulse of the company. Steven and Daniel Huerta, hosts of the Modern People Leader podcast, share their insights and lessons learned from over 200 conversations with people leaders.  Finally, Erica Spitale closes the conversation, highlighting the role of HR in promoting growth and development within organizations. She challenges the traditional hierarchy and advocates for rebranding organizations as hubs for growth and development. 00:00:38 - Jessica Winder, one of the most honest voices in HR, highlighting why transparency for growth opportunities is so important 00:03:01 - Tori Lazar shares how to turn career stalemates and challenges into personal growth 00:06:57 - Adam Ryan breaks down the complicated relationship between CEOs and CPOs 00:09:55 - Stephen and Daniel Huerta discuss the unique challenges facing HR today, using insights from 200 HR leaders 00:12:22 - Erica Spitale joins me for one of my favorite segments—answering audience-submitted questions And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Jessica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Follow Tori:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-lazar/ Follow Adam:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtryan/ Follow Stephen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhuerta/   Follow Daniel:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-huerta-mpl/ Follow Erica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-j-spitale-psyd/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Get ready for a trip down memory lane as we relive some of the hottest, juiciest, takes from the last season of guests!


Jessica Winder, author of "The Hidden Gem Within," kicks things off discussing the issue of lack of growth opportunities and how HR teams can address this concern. She emphasizes the importance of data and people analytics in understanding and addressing employee needs.

Next, Tori Lazar shares insights on the value of facing challenges head-on and the rewards that come with it.

Adam Ryan, CEO of Workweek, shares his insights on the relationship between CEOs and Chief People Officers (CPOs). He emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in resolving tensions and ensuring HR stays connected to the pulse of the company.

Steven and Daniel Huerta, hosts of the Modern People Leader podcast, share their insights and lessons learned from over 200 conversations with people leaders. 

Finally, Erica Spitale closes the conversation, highlighting the role of HR in promoting growth and development within organizations. She challenges the traditional hierarchy and advocates for rebranding organizations as hubs for growth and development.


00:00:38 - Jessica Winder, one of the most honest voices in HR, highlighting why transparency for growth opportunities is so important

00:03:01 - Tori Lazar shares how to turn career stalemates and challenges into personal growth

00:06:57 - Adam Ryan breaks down the complicated relationship between CEOs and CPOs

00:09:55 - Stephen and Daniel Huerta discuss the unique challenges facing HR today, using insights from 200 HR leaders

00:12:22 - Erica Spitale joins me for one of my favorite segments—answering audience-submitted questions


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Jessica: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/


Follow Tori: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-lazar/


Follow Adam: 

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Follow Stephen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhuerta/

 

Follow Daniel: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-huerta-mpl/


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]]> 922 S4 E10: From Quiet Quitting to Active Leaving, with Q Hamirani “If you dislike the company so much, then why don’t you just leave?” At some point, we’ve all been given that advice from a friend or a loved one about a job we couldn’t stomach. Yet, chances are good, we probably kept it for several months after that advice was doled out. So why don’t employees leave when they’ve overstayed their welcome? And when is it time for HR to give them a nudge in the right direction? Q Hamirani, an executive coach and advisor talks with Hebba about what happens when employees refuse to leave. How can leaders approach workers from a place of empathy and understanding when it’s obvious their career is on the wrong trajectory? Are there risks to asking employees to quit? And what’s the best way to frame such a difficult conversation? Hebba and Q also dissect the value of offering company opt-out packages before exploring the importance of candid communication, personal growth, and finding joy in your work. Learn why strong relationships with employees are the key to unlocking their full potential and how you can build more satisfying relationships today. Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more   00:02:25 - Transitioning to Executive Coaching and Advising 00:07:22 - Improving Communication to Retain Employees 00:10:47 - Encouraging Employees to Leave Gracefully 00:15:58 - Dealing with Underperforming Employees Effectively 00:17:28 - Navigating Tough Conversations in Leadership 00:24:16 - The Risks of Encouraging Employees to Leave 00:29:13 - Incentivizing Employee Departures with Packages 00:36:50 - Encouraging Employee Growth and Retention 00:45:16 - Exploring HR and AI Intersection Follow Q: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamirani/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef “If you dislike the company so much, then why don’t you just leave?” At some point, we’ve all been given that advice from a friend or a loved one about a job we couldn’t stomach. Yet, chances are good, we probably kept it for several months after that advice was doled out. So why don’t employees leave when they’ve overstayed their welcome? And when is it time for HR to give them a nudge in the right direction? Q Hamirani, an executive coach and advisor talks with Hebba about what happens when employees refuse to leave. How can leaders approach workers from a place of empathy and understanding when it’s obvious their career is on the wrong trajectory? Are there risks to asking employees to quit? And what’s the best way to frame such a difficult conversation? Hebba and Q also dissect the value of offering company opt-out packages before exploring the importance of candid communication, personal growth, and finding joy in your work. Learn why strong relationships with employees are the key to unlocking their full potential and how you can build more satisfying relationships today. Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more   00:02:25 - Transitioning to Executive Coaching and Advising 00:07:22 - Improving Communication to Retain Employees 00:10:47 - Encouraging Employees to Leave Gracefully 00:15:58 - Dealing with Underperforming Employees Effectively 00:17:28 - Navigating Tough Conversations in Leadership 00:24:16 - The Risks of Encouraging Employees to Leave 00:29:13 - Incentivizing Employee Departures with Packages 00:36:50 - Encouraging Employee Growth and Retention 00:45:16 - Exploring HR and AI Intersection Follow Q: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamirani/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   “If you dislike the company so much, then why don’t you just leave?”

At some point, we’ve all been given that advice from a friend or a loved one about a job we couldn’t stomach. Yet, chances are good, we probably kept it for several months after that advice was doled out.

So why don’t employees leave when they’ve overstayed their welcome? And when is it time for HR to give them a nudge in the right direction?

Q Hamirani, an executive coach and advisor talks with Hebba about what happens when employees refuse to leave. How can leaders approach workers from a place of empathy and understanding when it’s obvious their career is on the wrong trajectory? Are there risks to asking employees to quit? And what’s the best way to frame such a difficult conversation?

Hebba and Q also dissect the value of offering company opt-out packages before exploring the importance of candid communication, personal growth, and finding joy in your work. Learn why strong relationships with employees are the key to unlocking their full potential and how you can build more satisfying relationships today.


Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more

 

00:02:25 - Transitioning to Executive Coaching and Advising

00:07:22 - Improving Communication to Retain Employees

00:10:47 - Encouraging Employees to Leave Gracefully

00:15:58 - Dealing with Underperforming Employees Effectively

00:17:28 - Navigating Tough Conversations in Leadership

00:24:16 - The Risks of Encouraging Employees to Leave

00:29:13 - Incentivizing Employee Departures with Packages

00:36:50 - Encouraging Employee Growth and Retention

00:45:16 - Exploring HR and AI Intersection


Follow Q:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamirani/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 



]]> 2846 S4 E9: Getting Personal: How Individualized Communications Boost Morale, with Nicole Alvino of Firstup If anyone preaches to you about the power of authenticity in the workplace, pay attention when it’s coming from an ex-Enron employee who has a few thoughts about how a little honesty can go a long way for a company.  Needless to say Nicole Alvino knows a thing or two about the value of authentic leadership, thanks to her early Enron experience. As the current CEO and Founder of Firstup, she’s on a mission to revolutionize intelligent, personalized employee communication and to deliver a phenomenal employee experience. She chats with Hebba about how personalization can make or break employee engagement rates and explains why individualized processes are the key to preventing burnout and producing more meaningful interactions. Plus, how can you implement video and omnichannel communications to improve workplace culture? Learn how HR leaders can use technology and automation to scale personalized experiences and create a culture of connection and authenticity.   Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more. 00:00:06 - Balancing Personalization and Scale in Company Growth 00:03:35 - Career Lessons from Enron's Downfall 00:04:46 - Firstup: The Personalized Workplace Communication Tool for HR 00:08:49 - Bridging Consumer and Employee Experiences 00:11:50 - Personalized Experience's Impact on Employee Engagement 00:14:27 - Struggling HR Leaders Seek Personalization Solutions 00:18:53 - Deciding Right: The Key Step 00:23:12 - Getting C-Level Executives Onboard for Personalized Workplace Culture 00:25:10 - A Tool for Creating Authentic Workplace Connections 00:26:10 - How to Improve Work Emails 00:31:00 - Emerging Trends in Workplace Personalization 00:38:48 - Communication Solves Most Problems in HR   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolealvino/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef If anyone preaches to you about the power of authenticity in the workplace, pay attention when it’s coming from an ex-Enron employee who has a few thoughts about how a little honesty can go a long way for a company.  Needless to say Nicole Alvino knows a thing or two about the value of authentic leadership, thanks to her early Enron experience. As the current CEO and Founder of Firstup, she’s on a mission to revolutionize intelligent, personalized employee communication and to deliver a phenomenal employee experience. She chats with Hebba about how personalization can make or break employee engagement rates and explains why individualized processes are the key to preventing burnout and producing more meaningful interactions. Plus, how can you implement video and omnichannel communications to improve workplace culture? Learn how HR leaders can use technology and automation to scale personalized experiences and create a culture of connection and authenticity.   Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more. 00:00:06 - Balancing Personalization and Scale in Company Growth 00:03:35 - Career Lessons from Enron's Downfall 00:04:46 - Firstup: The Personalized Workplace Communication Tool for HR 00:08:49 - Bridging Consumer and Employee Experiences 00:11:50 - Personalized Experience's Impact on Employee Engagement 00:14:27 - Struggling HR Leaders Seek Personalization Solutions 00:18:53 - Deciding Right: The Key Step 00:23:12 - Getting C-Level Executives Onboard for Personalized Workplace Culture 00:25:10 - A Tool for Creating Authentic Workplace Connections 00:26:10 - How to Improve Work Emails 00:31:00 - Emerging Trends in Workplace Personalization 00:38:48 - Communication Solves Most Problems in HR   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Nicole: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolealvino/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef If anyone preaches to you about the power of authenticity in the workplace, pay attention when it’s coming from an ex-Enron employee who has a few thoughts about how a little honesty can go a long way for a company. 

Needless to say Nicole Alvino knows a thing or two about the value of authentic leadership, thanks to her early Enron experience. As the current CEO and Founder of Firstup, she’s on a mission to revolutionize intelligent, personalized employee communication and to deliver a phenomenal employee experience.

She chats with Hebba about how personalization can make or break employee engagement rates and explains why individualized processes are the key to preventing burnout and producing more meaningful interactions.

Plus, how can you implement video and omnichannel communications to improve workplace culture? Learn how HR leaders can use technology and automation to scale personalized experiences and create a culture of connection and authenticity.

 

Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more.


00:00:06 - Balancing Personalization and Scale in Company Growth

00:03:35 - Career Lessons from Enron's Downfall

00:04:46 - Firstup: The Personalized Workplace Communication Tool for HR

00:08:49 - Bridging Consumer and Employee Experiences

00:11:50 - Personalized Experience's Impact on Employee Engagement

00:14:27 - Struggling HR Leaders Seek Personalization Solutions

00:18:53 - Deciding Right: The Key Step

00:23:12 - Getting C-Level Executives Onboard for Personalized Workplace Culture

00:25:10 - A Tool for Creating Authentic Workplace Connections

00:26:10 - How to Improve Work Emails

00:31:00 - Emerging Trends in Workplace Personalization

00:38:48 - Communication Solves Most Problems in HR

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Nicole:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolealvino/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2618 S4 E8: The Real Reason New Hires Don’t Stick Around, with Rhona Pierce With grandiose job descriptions, and rose-tinted portrayals of the workplace, is it really any wonder there are a lot of problems in recruiting boiling underneath the surface?? A lot of retention problems actually start in the recruiting process..  Is it that far of a stretch to understand why new hires are noping out of fresh jobs in the first six months? Def not.  In the quest to find the perfect hire, job descriptions and interview tactics often portray a false image of what the position actually entails. So why aren’t recruiters being more honest about the roles they’re hiring for? Hebba chats with Talent Acquisition Consultant and Content Creator Rhona Pierce about how the recruitment system is broken and what HR can do to fix it. How can recruiters be more honest about job descriptions and work culture in their hiring practices? Hebba and Rhona debate if there’s a way to make employees understand the full scope of a job’s duties during the interview process before revealing some of the best practical strategies that can help retain, attract, and engage qualified talent.  00:00:10 - Recruiting Misconceptions: Valuable Talent Acquisition 00:02:52 - Company Actions That Prompt Immediate Resignation 00:05:01 - Navigating the Gap Between Job Expectations and Reality 00:09:28 - Why People Quit 00:15:14 - Is Recruiting Broken? 00:19:26 - Truth in Interviews 00:23:47 - Asking Questions Before Accepting a Job 00:27:24 - Navigating the Current Job Market 00:36:51 - Transparent Recruiting: Setting Clear Expectations 00:39:35 - Aligning Job Expectations Through Communication 00:44:15 - Maximizing Preparation for Successful Hiring Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more.   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Rhona: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6bJ4JZpqOlFdYelWwsBr?si=841dc4e5b2924a30 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef With grandiose job descriptions, and rose-tinted portrayals of the workplace, is it really any wonder there are a lot of problems in recruiting boiling underneath the surface?? A lot of retention problems actually start in the recruiting process..  Is it that far of a stretch to understand why new hires are noping out of fresh jobs in the first six months? Def not.  In the quest to find the perfect hire, job descriptions and interview tactics often portray a false image of what the position actually entails. So why aren’t recruiters being more honest about the roles they’re hiring for? Hebba chats with Talent Acquisition Consultant and Content Creator Rhona Pierce about how the recruitment system is broken and what HR can do to fix it. How can recruiters be more honest about job descriptions and work culture in their hiring practices? Hebba and Rhona debate if there’s a way to make employees understand the full scope of a job’s duties during the interview process before revealing some of the best practical strategies that can help retain, attract, and engage qualified talent.  00:00:10 - Recruiting Misconceptions: Valuable Talent Acquisition 00:02:52 - Company Actions That Prompt Immediate Resignation 00:05:01 - Navigating the Gap Between Job Expectations and Reality 00:09:28 - Why People Quit 00:15:14 - Is Recruiting Broken? 00:19:26 - Truth in Interviews 00:23:47 - Asking Questions Before Accepting a Job 00:27:24 - Navigating the Current Job Market 00:36:51 - Transparent Recruiting: Setting Clear Expectations 00:39:35 - Aligning Job Expectations Through Communication 00:44:15 - Maximizing Preparation for Successful Hiring Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more.   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Rhona: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6bJ4JZpqOlFdYelWwsBr?si=841dc4e5b2924a30 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef With grandiose job descriptions, and rose-tinted portrayals of the workplace, is it really any wonder there are a lot of problems in recruiting boiling underneath the surface??

A lot of retention problems actually start in the recruiting process.. 

Is it that far of a stretch to understand why new hires are noping out of fresh jobs in the first six months?

Def not. 

In the quest to find the perfect hire, job descriptions and interview tactics often portray a false image of what the position actually entails. So why aren’t recruiters being more honest about the roles they’re hiring for? Hebba chats with Talent Acquisition Consultant and Content Creator Rhona Pierce about how the recruitment system is broken and what HR can do to fix it. How can recruiters be more honest about job descriptions and work culture in their hiring practices?

Hebba and Rhona debate if there’s a way to make employees understand the full scope of a job’s duties during the interview process before revealing some of the best practical strategies that can help retain, attract, and engage qualified talent. 


00:00:10 - Recruiting Misconceptions: Valuable Talent Acquisition

00:02:52 - Company Actions That Prompt Immediate Resignation

00:05:01 - Navigating the Gap Between Job Expectations and Reality

00:09:28 - Why People Quit

00:15:14 - Is Recruiting Broken?

00:19:26 - Truth in Interviews

00:23:47 - Asking Questions Before Accepting a Job

00:27:24 - Navigating the Current Job Market

00:36:51 - Transparent Recruiting: Setting Clear Expectations

00:39:35 - Aligning Job Expectations Through Communication

00:44:15 - Maximizing Preparation for Successful Hiring


Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more.

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out  https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Rhona:

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4R6bJ4JZpqOlFdYelWwsBr?si=841dc4e5b2924a30

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


]]> 2800 S4 E7: I Wish I Knew How to Quit You: RyanMae McAvoy on Leaving HR In HR, quitting is a part of the job. But no one talks about what happens when HR is ready to quit HR.  RyanMae McAvoy, Senior Director of People Operations at Blackthorn.io, joins Hebba to unpack quitting from an HR-centric point of view. When is it time to call it quits? And what factors are the primary motivators behind discontentedness in HR?  RyanMae and Hebba break down the emotional aspects of leaving a job, explain why community is pivotal in decision-making, and reveal the greatest challenges faced by HR professionals on a day-to-day basis. They also dive into the role of empathy, boundary-setting, and personal acknowledgment in creating a happier workplace.  Why are so many HR professionals contemplating quitting? And why does it so often feel like HR is on an island of its own? Together, Hebba and RyanMae shed light on the often neglected aspect of HR professionals contemplating leaving the field.   Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more.   00:00:37 - Accidental HR Career Leads to Leadership 00:03:27 - Improving Employee Retention Through Acknowledgement 00:08:03 - AI vs. Human Touch in HR 00:09:27 - Reasons People Want to Quit 00:12:34 - Coping Through COVID 00:17:44 - Focusing on Mental Health in Workplace 00:21:51 - How to Prioritize Family Time 00:22:09 - Empathy in HR 00:27:40 - Why Setting Expectations is Key for Mental Health 00:31:49 - How to Handle Employee Resignations 00:36:37 - Understanding the Emotional Toll of HR 00:40:56 - Navigating Relationships When Leaving a Job 00:42:53 - Struggling with Authenticity in Workplace 00:48:12 - Balancing Humanity and Work Demands 00:52:17 - Advice for Dealing with Burnout   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow RyanMae:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rm80920/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef In HR, quitting is a part of the job. But no one talks about what happens when HR is ready to quit HR.  RyanMae McAvoy, Senior Director of People Operations at Blackthorn.io, joins Hebba to unpack quitting from an HR-centric point of view. When is it time to call it quits? And what factors are the primary motivators behind discontentedness in HR?  RyanMae and Hebba break down the emotional aspects of leaving a job, explain why community is pivotal in decision-making, and reveal the greatest challenges faced by HR professionals on a day-to-day basis. They also dive into the role of empathy, boundary-setting, and personal acknowledgment in creating a happier workplace.  Why are so many HR professionals contemplating quitting? And why does it so often feel like HR is on an island of its own? Together, Hebba and RyanMae shed light on the often neglected aspect of HR professionals contemplating leaving the field.   Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more.   00:00:37 - Accidental HR Career Leads to Leadership 00:03:27 - Improving Employee Retention Through Acknowledgement 00:08:03 - AI vs. Human Touch in HR 00:09:27 - Reasons People Want to Quit 00:12:34 - Coping Through COVID 00:17:44 - Focusing on Mental Health in Workplace 00:21:51 - How to Prioritize Family Time 00:22:09 - Empathy in HR 00:27:40 - Why Setting Expectations is Key for Mental Health 00:31:49 - How to Handle Employee Resignations 00:36:37 - Understanding the Emotional Toll of HR 00:40:56 - Navigating Relationships When Leaving a Job 00:42:53 - Struggling with Authenticity in Workplace 00:48:12 - Balancing Humanity and Work Demands 00:52:17 - Advice for Dealing with Burnout   And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow RyanMae:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rm80920/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef In HR, quitting is a part of the job. But no one talks about what happens when HR is ready to quit HR. 

RyanMae McAvoy, Senior Director of People Operations at Blackthorn.io, joins Hebba to unpack quitting from an HR-centric point of view. When is it time to call it quits? And what factors are the primary motivators behind discontentedness in HR? 

RyanMae and Hebba break down the emotional aspects of leaving a job, explain why community is pivotal in decision-making, and reveal the greatest challenges faced by HR professionals on a day-to-day basis. They also dive into the role of empathy, boundary-setting, and personal acknowledgment in creating a happier workplace. 

Why are so many HR professionals contemplating quitting? And why does it so often feel like HR is on an island of its own? Together, Hebba and RyanMae shed light on the often neglected aspect of HR professionals contemplating leaving the field.

 

Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more.

 

00:00:37 - Accidental HR Career Leads to Leadership

00:03:27 - Improving Employee Retention Through Acknowledgement

00:08:03 - AI vs. Human Touch in HR

00:09:27 - Reasons People Want to Quit

00:12:34 - Coping Through COVID

00:17:44 - Focusing on Mental Health in Workplace

00:21:51 - How to Prioritize Family Time

00:22:09 - Empathy in HR

00:27:40 - Why Setting Expectations is Key for Mental Health

00:31:49 - How to Handle Employee Resignations

00:36:37 - Understanding the Emotional Toll of HR

00:40:56 - Navigating Relationships When Leaving a Job

00:42:53 - Struggling with Authenticity in Workplace

00:48:12 - Balancing Humanity and Work Demands

00:52:17 - Advice for Dealing with Burnout

 

And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow RyanMae: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rm80920/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3474 S4 E6: Is Constant Change Why Employees Quit? Change doesn’t come easy— in fact, it can be downright disruptive, And worse yet, it’s often at the forefront of employee turnover. So how can HR leaders prevent change from becoming an unmanageable force?  Keynote speaker Tiffany Lanier drops by to chat with Hebba about the widespread impact of organizational change, and to explain how massive restructuring can impact employee well-being.  Having helped thousands of leaders develop systems of support during intense change, Tiffany reveals why change management is a core skill for HR professionals. She explains how, by embracing change, employees can improve their personal well-being and implement practical strategies for creating space for future disruptions.  Tiffany also addresses the different needs and personalities of employees during times of change, from therapy and counseling to the prioritization of spending time alone and sticking to common rituals and routines.  Whether you're undergoing organizational restructuring or dealing with other consequences of change, you won’t want to miss out on these actionable tips to help you prioritize employee well-being.   Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Tiffany:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanylanier/ Website: https://livewithtiffany.com   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Change doesn’t come easy— in fact, it can be downright disruptive, And worse yet, it’s often at the forefront of employee turnover. So how can HR leaders prevent change from becoming an unmanageable force?  Keynote speaker Tiffany Lanier drops by to chat with Hebba about the widespread impact of organizational change, and to explain how massive restructuring can impact employee well-being.  Having helped thousands of leaders develop systems of support during intense change, Tiffany reveals why change management is a core skill for HR professionals. She explains how, by embracing change, employees can improve their personal well-being and implement practical strategies for creating space for future disruptions.  Tiffany also addresses the different needs and personalities of employees during times of change, from therapy and counseling to the prioritization of spending time alone and sticking to common rituals and routines.  Whether you're undergoing organizational restructuring or dealing with other consequences of change, you won’t want to miss out on these actionable tips to help you prioritize employee well-being.   Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more. And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Tiffany:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanylanier/ Website: https://livewithtiffany.com   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Change doesn’t come easy— in fact, it can be downright disruptive, And worse yet, it’s often at the forefront of employee turnover. So how can HR leaders prevent change from becoming an unmanageable force? 

Keynote speaker Tiffany Lanier drops by to chat with Hebba about the widespread impact of organizational change, and to explain how massive restructuring can impact employee well-being. 

Having helped thousands of leaders develop systems of support during intense change, Tiffany reveals why change management is a core skill for HR professionals. She explains how, by embracing change, employees can improve their personal well-being and implement practical strategies for creating space for future disruptions. 

Tiffany also addresses the different needs and personalities of employees during times of change, from therapy and counseling to the prioritization of spending time alone and sticking to common rituals and routines. 

Whether you're undergoing organizational restructuring or dealing with other consequences of change, you won’t want to miss out on these actionable tips to help you prioritize employee well-being.

 

Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit firstup.io to learn more.


And if you love I Hate It Here, sign up to Hebba’s newsletter! It’s for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Tiffany: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanylanier/

Website: https://livewithtiffany.com

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3149 S4 E5: Dear Hebba: HR’s Juiciest Questions Answered, with Erica Spitale How can you help employees when a company is small and has limited growth opportunities? What happens when an employer insists there’s a dress code… but only for curvier employees?   Hebba and talent strategist/culture connoisseur Erica Spitale tackle some super juicy questions submitted by listeners. From navigating terminations without legal repercussions to encouraging CEOs to offer more health benefits, they’re tackling a wide range of topics that any HR professional or leader can relate to. Tune in as Hebba and Erica break down the importance of trust in the workplace, go over the challenges of unrealistic expectations, and explain the value of seeking consistent feedback.  Plus, how can you handle dress code policies, toxic leaders, and professional development opportunities in small companies? You won’t want to miss this expert-level advice—tune in now! Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit Firstup.io to learn more.   00:01:51 - Avoiding Values Misalignment in Companies 00:03:29 - How to Handle Unhappy Employees 00:09:01 - How to Handle Toxic Leadership 00:13:24 - Regaining Trust in the Workplace 00:17:03 - When Details for a Promotion are Fabricated 00:22:17 - Managing Professional Development in Small Companies 00:27:03 - Encouraging CEOs to Offer Health Benefits 00:33:31 - Considerations for Transitioning from Operations to HR 00:39:06 - Navigating Employee Relations in Nonprofits 00:41:49 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Seeking Feedback 00:47:39 - Curvier Woman Faces Dress Code Dilemma   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Erica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-j-spitale-psyd/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef How can you help employees when a company is small and has limited growth opportunities? What happens when an employer insists there’s a dress code… but only for curvier employees?   Hebba and talent strategist/culture connoisseur Erica Spitale tackle some super juicy questions submitted by listeners. From navigating terminations without legal repercussions to encouraging CEOs to offer more health benefits, they’re tackling a wide range of topics that any HR professional or leader can relate to. Tune in as Hebba and Erica break down the importance of trust in the workplace, go over the challenges of unrealistic expectations, and explain the value of seeking consistent feedback.  Plus, how can you handle dress code policies, toxic leaders, and professional development opportunities in small companies? You won’t want to miss this expert-level advice—tune in now! Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit Firstup.io to learn more.   00:01:51 - Avoiding Values Misalignment in Companies 00:03:29 - How to Handle Unhappy Employees 00:09:01 - How to Handle Toxic Leadership 00:13:24 - Regaining Trust in the Workplace 00:17:03 - When Details for a Promotion are Fabricated 00:22:17 - Managing Professional Development in Small Companies 00:27:03 - Encouraging CEOs to Offer Health Benefits 00:33:31 - Considerations for Transitioning from Operations to HR 00:39:06 - Navigating Employee Relations in Nonprofits 00:41:49 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Seeking Feedback 00:47:39 - Curvier Woman Faces Dress Code Dilemma   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Erica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-j-spitale-psyd/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   How can you help employees when a company is small and has limited growth opportunities? What happens when an employer insists there’s a dress code… but only for curvier employees?  

Hebba and talent strategist/culture connoisseur Erica Spitale tackle some super juicy questions submitted by listeners. From navigating terminations without legal repercussions to encouraging CEOs to offer more health benefits, they’re tackling a wide range of topics that any HR professional or leader can relate to.

Tune in as Hebba and Erica break down the importance of trust in the workplace, go over the challenges of unrealistic expectations, and explain the value of seeking consistent feedback. 

Plus, how can you handle dress code policies, toxic leaders, and professional development opportunities in small companies? You won’t want to miss this expert-level advice—tune in now!


Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit Firstup.io to learn more.

 

00:01:51 - Avoiding Values Misalignment in Companies

00:03:29 - How to Handle Unhappy Employees

00:09:01 - How to Handle Toxic Leadership

00:13:24 - Regaining Trust in the Workplace

00:17:03 - When Details for a Promotion are Fabricated

00:22:17 - Managing Professional Development in Small Companies

00:27:03 - Encouraging CEOs to Offer Health Benefits

00:33:31 - Considerations for Transitioning from Operations to HR

00:39:06 - Navigating Employee Relations in Nonprofits

00:41:49 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Seeking Feedback

00:47:39 - Curvier Woman Faces Dress Code Dilemma

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Erica: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-j-spitale-psyd/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


 


]]> 3375 S4 E4: Top Tier Retention Strategies, with Stephen and Daniel Huerta Retaining top talent looks easy on paper. So why then, do so many companies have difficulty with their retention strategies?  Hebba chats with “Modern People Leader” podcast hosts Daniel and Stephen Huerta about personalization in the age of information, the rise of AI, and the best ways companies can boost their retention strategies. Having spoken to over 200 people leaders on their pod, Daniel and Stephen understand a thing or two about the importance of a great people ops team. They break down why trust is so important in the workplace and explain how it can help to improve employee retention rates. They also explore the ways that AI is changing the nature of work and how it might change the way we view HR. Plus, will the constant in-fighting in HR ever stop? Will it be HR’s ultimate downfall? Daniel, Hebba, and Stephen discuss the ways remote work has changed retention strategies and explain why it’s causing so much bickering within company lines. Is it time to rethink the system?  Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit Firstup.io to learn more.   00:00:00 - Retaining Top Talent  00:07:55 - Maintaining Trust in the Workplace 00:11:28 - Navigating Remote Work Accountability Challenges 00:15:44 - Causes of Employee Turnover Explored 00:17:49 - HR's Identity Crisis: Retaining Talent 00:25:04 - How AI is Fundamentally Changing the Way We Work 00:27:14 - Retaining Employees Through Clear Communication 00:30:21 - Embrace Remote Work for Success 00:38:57 - Power Dynamics in Retention Strategies 00:44:12 - Improving Talent Mobility in Companies 00:49:43 - Maximizing Employee Retention Through Referrals 00:54:38 - The Hardest C-Suite Job      And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Listen to the Modern People Leader Podcast here.   Follow Stephen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhuerta/   Follow Daniel:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-huerta-mpl/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Retaining top talent looks easy on paper. So why then, do so many companies have difficulty with their retention strategies?  Hebba chats with “Modern People Leader” podcast hosts Daniel and Stephen Huerta about personalization in the age of information, the rise of AI, and the best ways companies can boost their retention strategies. Having spoken to over 200 people leaders on their pod, Daniel and Stephen understand a thing or two about the importance of a great people ops team. They break down why trust is so important in the workplace and explain how it can help to improve employee retention rates. They also explore the ways that AI is changing the nature of work and how it might change the way we view HR. Plus, will the constant in-fighting in HR ever stop? Will it be HR’s ultimate downfall? Daniel, Hebba, and Stephen discuss the ways remote work has changed retention strategies and explain why it’s causing so much bickering within company lines. Is it time to rethink the system?  Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience. Visit Firstup.io to learn more.   00:00:00 - Retaining Top Talent  00:07:55 - Maintaining Trust in the Workplace 00:11:28 - Navigating Remote Work Accountability Challenges 00:15:44 - Causes of Employee Turnover Explored 00:17:49 - HR's Identity Crisis: Retaining Talent 00:25:04 - How AI is Fundamentally Changing the Way We Work 00:27:14 - Retaining Employees Through Clear Communication 00:30:21 - Embrace Remote Work for Success 00:38:57 - Power Dynamics in Retention Strategies 00:44:12 - Improving Talent Mobility in Companies 00:49:43 - Maximizing Employee Retention Through Referrals 00:54:38 - The Hardest C-Suite Job      And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Listen to the Modern People Leader Podcast here.   Follow Stephen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhuerta/   Follow Daniel:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-huerta-mpl/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Retaining top talent looks easy on paper. So why then, do so many companies have difficulty with their retention strategies? 

Hebba chats with “Modern People Leader” podcast hosts Daniel and Stephen Huerta about personalization in the age of information, the rise of AI, and the best ways companies can boost their retention strategies. Having spoken to over 200 people leaders on their pod, Daniel and Stephen understand a thing or two about the importance of a great people ops team.

They break down why trust is so important in the workplace and explain how it can help to improve employee retention rates. They also explore the ways that AI is changing the nature of work and how it might change the way we view HR.

Plus, will the constant in-fighting in HR ever stop? Will it be HR’s ultimate downfall? Daniel, Hebba, and Stephen discuss the ways remote work has changed retention strategies and explain why it’s causing so much bickering within company lines. Is it time to rethink the system? 


Reach every worker with Firstup’s intelligent communication platform. Firstup helps you connect with your employees, deliver personalized communication, and gain engagement insights to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Visit Firstup.io to learn more.

 

00:00:00 - Retaining Top Talent 

00:07:55 - Maintaining Trust in the Workplace

00:11:28 - Navigating Remote Work Accountability Challenges

00:15:44 - Causes of Employee Turnover Explored

00:17:49 - HR's Identity Crisis: Retaining Talent

00:25:04 - How AI is Fundamentally Changing the Way We Work

00:27:14 - Retaining Employees Through Clear Communication

00:30:21 - Embrace Remote Work for Success

00:38:57 - Power Dynamics in Retention Strategies

00:44:12 - Improving Talent Mobility in Companies

00:49:43 - Maximizing Employee Retention Through Referrals

00:54:38 - The Hardest C-Suite Job 

 

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Listen to the Modern People Leader Podcast here.

 

Follow Stephen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenhuerta/

 

Follow Daniel: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-huerta-mpl/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3557 S4 E3: In the Hot Seat: A CEO’s Perspective on People Ops, with Workweek’s Adam Ryan Oil and water. Fire and ice. CEOs and CPOs.  Some things just don’t go together like they should. But does it always have to be that way?  In this super candid conversation, Hebba chats with her IRL CEO at Workweek, Adam Ryan, to discuss the complex relationship between CEOs and CPOs. Adam opens up about the CEO’s perspective on HR and shares his thoughts on how HR leaders can build a better relationship with their CEO.  What role can honesty, vulnerability, and empathy play in building a better path forward for both sides? And does there always have to be a conflict of interest between the two departments? Adam reveals what it’s like to hold the weight of an entire company on his shoulders and explains the role that ego can play in conflict. Plus, what’s the best way to capture the attention of a reluctant or stubborn CEO? Adam shares his best tips for effective communication strategies and opens his playbook for successful HR/CEO relations.  And later, find out the top warning signs and red flags of when a CEO/CPO relationship is about to turn sour and Adam’s super juicy take on why employees leave.    00:00:00 - Navigating the Tension Between HR and CEO 00:01:13 - When Company Values Clash: Reasons to Leave 00:08:57 - CEO and CPO Relationship Dynamics Unpacked 00:13:58 - The Importance of Consistent Communication with CEOs 00:16:56 - Navigating Tensions in Company Communications 00:23:25 - Understanding Your CEO's Perspective in Decision Making 00:28:44 - HR and Finance Roles: A Balancing Act 00:34:37 - Building Strong Working Relationships at Work 00:38:01 - Strengthening HR-CEO Relationship with Empathy    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Adam:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtryan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n Podcast: Perpetual   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Oil and water. Fire and ice. CEOs and CPOs.  Some things just don’t go together like they should. But does it always have to be that way?  In this super candid conversation, Hebba chats with her IRL CEO at Workweek, Adam Ryan, to discuss the complex relationship between CEOs and CPOs. Adam opens up about the CEO’s perspective on HR and shares his thoughts on how HR leaders can build a better relationship with their CEO.  What role can honesty, vulnerability, and empathy play in building a better path forward for both sides? And does there always have to be a conflict of interest between the two departments? Adam reveals what it’s like to hold the weight of an entire company on his shoulders and explains the role that ego can play in conflict. Plus, what’s the best way to capture the attention of a reluctant or stubborn CEO? Adam shares his best tips for effective communication strategies and opens his playbook for successful HR/CEO relations.  And later, find out the top warning signs and red flags of when a CEO/CPO relationship is about to turn sour and Adam’s super juicy take on why employees leave.    00:00:00 - Navigating the Tension Between HR and CEO 00:01:13 - When Company Values Clash: Reasons to Leave 00:08:57 - CEO and CPO Relationship Dynamics Unpacked 00:13:58 - The Importance of Consistent Communication with CEOs 00:16:56 - Navigating Tensions in Company Communications 00:23:25 - Understanding Your CEO's Perspective in Decision Making 00:28:44 - HR and Finance Roles: A Balancing Act 00:34:37 - Building Strong Working Relationships at Work 00:38:01 - Strengthening HR-CEO Relationship with Empathy    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Adam:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtryan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n Podcast: Perpetual   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Oil and water. Fire and ice. CEOs and CPOs. 

Some things just don’t go together like they should. But does it always have to be that way? 

In this super candid conversation, Hebba chats with her IRL CEO at Workweek, Adam Ryan, to discuss the complex relationship between CEOs and CPOs. Adam opens up about the CEO’s perspective on HR and shares his thoughts on how HR leaders can build a better relationship with their CEO. 

What role can honesty, vulnerability, and empathy play in building a better path forward for both sides? And does there always have to be a conflict of interest between the two departments? Adam reveals what it’s like to hold the weight of an entire company on his shoulders and explains the role that ego can play in conflict.

Plus, what’s the best way to capture the attention of a reluctant or stubborn CEO? Adam shares his best tips for effective communication strategies and opens his playbook for successful HR/CEO relations. 

And later, find out the top warning signs and red flags of when a CEO/CPO relationship is about to turn sour and Adam’s super juicy take on why employees leave. 

 

00:00:00 - Navigating the Tension Between HR and CEO

00:01:13 - When Company Values Clash: Reasons to Leave

00:08:57 - CEO and CPO Relationship Dynamics Unpacked

00:13:58 - The Importance of Consistent Communication with CEOs

00:16:56 - Navigating Tensions in Company Communications

00:23:25 - Understanding Your CEO's Perspective in Decision Making

00:28:44 - HR and Finance Roles: A Balancing Act

00:34:37 - Building Strong Working Relationships at Work

00:38:01 - Strengthening HR-CEO Relationship with Empathy 

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Adam: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamtryan/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n

Podcast: Perpetual

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2479 S4 E2: Should I Stay or Should I Go? What to Do When You Feel Stuck in Your Career, with Tori Lazar Feeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone. Join Hebba and special guest Tori Lazar, a strategic storyteller and executive coach, as they discuss how to recognize career quagmires and turn stalemates into personal growth.  What are the top three warning signs of career unhappiness, and how can leaders be more personally aware of their own internal red flags? Tori shares insights on tapping into your inner child, overcoming fear, and pinpointing the source of unhappiness in your current career.  Tori and Hebba also discuss the fine art of not giving @#$! about what people think of you. How can you get over the fear of not being liked and still advocate for the employees who may view you as public enemy #1? They dive into the role of HR professionals in advocating for employees and explain how to maintain a positive work culture and persevere through the constant barrage of criticism that’s synonymous with the job.    00:02:37 - Tori Lazar: Strategic Storyteller and Executive Coach 00:03:13 - Optimizing Your Time 00:07:13 - Top 3 Signs of Being Stuck in Your Career 00:21:51 - Gen Z Challenges Workplace Norms 00:27:24 - Advocating for Every Employee  00:34:57 - Overcoming Fear in Unfulfilling Careers 00:41:23 - Harnessing Childhood Experiences to Build Confidence 00:43:17 - How Practice Builds Confidence in Overcoming Fear 00:47:23 - Why Great Leaders Need Great HR Departments 00:51:40 - Identifying Unhappiness in HR Careers   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Tori:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-lazar/ Take the Course: https://course.girlboss.com/courses/spark-your-career-renaissance   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Feeling stuck in your career? You’re not alone. Join Hebba and special guest Tori Lazar, a strategic storyteller and executive coach, as they discuss how to recognize career quagmires and turn stalemates into personal growth.  What are the top three warning signs of career unhappiness, and how can leaders be more personally aware of their own internal red flags? Tori shares insights on tapping into your inner child, overcoming fear, and pinpointing the source of unhappiness in your current career.  Tori and Hebba also discuss the fine art of not giving @#$! about what people think of you. How can you get over the fear of not being liked and still advocate for the employees who may view you as public enemy #1? They dive into the role of HR professionals in advocating for employees and explain how to maintain a positive work culture and persevere through the constant barrage of criticism that’s synonymous with the job.    00:02:37 - Tori Lazar: Strategic Storyteller and Executive Coach 00:03:13 - Optimizing Your Time 00:07:13 - Top 3 Signs of Being Stuck in Your Career 00:21:51 - Gen Z Challenges Workplace Norms 00:27:24 - Advocating for Every Employee  00:34:57 - Overcoming Fear in Unfulfilling Careers 00:41:23 - Harnessing Childhood Experiences to Build Confidence 00:43:17 - How Practice Builds Confidence in Overcoming Fear 00:47:23 - Why Great Leaders Need Great HR Departments 00:51:40 - Identifying Unhappiness in HR Careers   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Tori:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-lazar/ Take the Course: https://course.girlboss.com/courses/spark-your-career-renaissance   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Feeling stuck in your career?

You’re not alone. Join Hebba and special guest Tori Lazar, a strategic storyteller and executive coach, as they discuss how to recognize career quagmires and turn stalemates into personal growth. 

What are the top three warning signs of career unhappiness, and how can leaders be more personally aware of their own internal red flags? Tori shares insights on tapping into your inner child, overcoming fear, and pinpointing the source of unhappiness in your current career. 

Tori and Hebba also discuss the fine art of not giving @#$! about what people think of you. How can you get over the fear of not being liked and still advocate for the employees who may view you as public enemy #1? They dive into the role of HR professionals in advocating for employees and explain how to maintain a positive work culture and persevere through the constant barrage of criticism that’s synonymous with the job. 

 

00:02:37 - Tori Lazar: Strategic Storyteller and Executive Coach

00:03:13 - Optimizing Your Time

00:07:13 - Top 3 Signs of Being Stuck in Your Career

00:21:51 - Gen Z Challenges Workplace Norms

00:27:24 - Advocating for Every Employee 

00:34:57 - Overcoming Fear in Unfulfilling Careers

00:41:23 - Harnessing Childhood Experiences to Build Confidence

00:43:17 - How Practice Builds Confidence in Overcoming Fear

00:47:23 - Why Great Leaders Need Great HR Departments

00:51:40 - Identifying Unhappiness in HR Careers

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Tori: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-lazar/

Take the Course: https://course.girlboss.com/courses/spark-your-career-renaissance

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3195 S4 E1: The 3 Biggest Reasons Why Employees Quit, with Jessica Winder Why do employees quit?  Compensation, growth opportunities, and environment are usually the top 3 reasons cited.  But what does all that actually mean to the employees and is there anything HR can really do to stop employees from fleeing?  Jessica returns to sit down with Hebba to clear up what growth actually means, the biggest misconceptions about compensation, and red flags to look out for to identify toxic cultures. You’ll hear their take on why counter-offers shouldn’t be a regular practice and if it's even worth trying to recover an employee who is ready to jump ship.  Plus, stay tuned as Hebba and Jessica later discuss navigating conflict in toxic work environments and learning valuable lessons from employee exit interviews.    00:00:00 - Navigating Employee Turnover in HR 00:02:27 - Building a Career Coaching Empire 00:07:22 - Three Pillars That Drive Employee Turnover 00:11:00 - Redefining Growth Beyond Promotions 00:17:22 - Fostering Healthy Growth Through Transparency 00:24:44 - Why Counter Offers Don't Work 00:32:07 - Advocating for Better Employee Experiences 00:33:06 - Recognizing Toxic Work Environments: Red Flags 00:36:23 - Can HR Fix Toxic Workplaces? And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Buy “The Hidden Gem Within”: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Gem-Within-Discovering-Fulfilling/dp/B0BW2KMG6V   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Why do employees quit?  Compensation, growth opportunities, and environment are usually the top 3 reasons cited.  But what does all that actually mean to the employees and is there anything HR can really do to stop employees from fleeing?  Jessica returns to sit down with Hebba to clear up what growth actually means, the biggest misconceptions about compensation, and red flags to look out for to identify toxic cultures. You’ll hear their take on why counter-offers shouldn’t be a regular practice and if it's even worth trying to recover an employee who is ready to jump ship.  Plus, stay tuned as Hebba and Jessica later discuss navigating conflict in toxic work environments and learning valuable lessons from employee exit interviews.    00:00:00 - Navigating Employee Turnover in HR 00:02:27 - Building a Career Coaching Empire 00:07:22 - Three Pillars That Drive Employee Turnover 00:11:00 - Redefining Growth Beyond Promotions 00:17:22 - Fostering Healthy Growth Through Transparency 00:24:44 - Why Counter Offers Don't Work 00:32:07 - Advocating for Better Employee Experiences 00:33:06 - Recognizing Toxic Work Environments: Red Flags 00:36:23 - Can HR Fix Toxic Workplaces? And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Jessica:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Buy “The Hidden Gem Within”: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Gem-Within-Discovering-Fulfilling/dp/B0BW2KMG6V   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Why do employees quit? 

Compensation, growth opportunities, and environment are usually the top 3 reasons cited. 

But what does all that actually mean to the employees and is there anything HR can really do to stop employees from fleeing? 

Jessica returns to sit down with Hebba to clear up what growth actually means, the biggest misconceptions about compensation, and red flags to look out for to identify toxic cultures. You’ll hear their take on why counter-offers shouldn’t be a regular practice and if it's even worth trying to recover an employee who is ready to jump ship. 

Plus, stay tuned as Hebba and Jessica later discuss navigating conflict in toxic work environments and learning valuable lessons from employee exit interviews.

  

00:00:00 - Navigating Employee Turnover in HR

00:02:27 - Building a Career Coaching Empire

00:07:22 - Three Pillars That Drive Employee Turnover

00:11:00 - Redefining Growth Beyond Promotions

00:17:22 - Fostering Healthy Growth Through Transparency

00:24:44 - Why Counter Offers Don't Work

00:32:07 - Advocating for Better Employee Experiences

00:33:06 - Recognizing Toxic Work Environments: Red Flags

00:36:23 - Can HR Fix Toxic Workplaces?


And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Jessica: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/

Buy “The Hidden Gem Within”: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Gem-Within-Discovering-Fulfilling/dp/B0BW2KMG6V

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2767 S3 E10: Demystifying Pay Transparency: A Legal Perspective, with Lulu Seikaly Whether employers like it or not, greater pay transparency is the future. So why do HR leaders need to start embracing pay transparency rather than fearing it?   Lulu Seikaly, a senior corporate employment attorney with Payscale, sheds light on the topic in a candid conversation with Hebba about the impact of pay transparency laws on employees, the challenges employers face when implementing them, and the future of pay transparency on a global and local scale. How has Gen Z become the poster child for greater pay transparency practices? Why are employers so darn afraid to post salary ranges? And should employees who live in high-cost-of-living areas earn more than their coworkers?  Lulu chats with Hebba about the rights that employees have in relation to pay transparency and offers advice for companies navigating these laws. She also explains how pay transparency is vital to building a better workplace culture and one of the foremost things HR departments can do to create change for underrepresented groups.  Join in on this informative and thought-provoking discussion as Lulu and Hebba explore the evolving landscape of pay transparency and its implications for organizations and employees.   The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   01:35 Pay Transparency Laws 07:30 How the Rest of the World Deals with Pay Transparency 10:20 Challenges to Implementing Pay Transparency 16:10 Why Employers Are Afraid of Posting Salary Ranges 24:20 Adhering to Pay Transparency Laws 30:51 Why HR Gets Such a Bad Rap 34:00 Tearing Down the Gender Pay Gap 37:12 The Right to Disconnect Law & the European Work Ethos 41:20 Location Agnostic Pay Ranges 49:20 The Future of Paid Transparency 52:01 Eliminating Bias in Promotions   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Lulu:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lseikaly/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Whether employers like it or not, greater pay transparency is the future. So why do HR leaders need to start embracing pay transparency rather than fearing it?   Lulu Seikaly, a senior corporate employment attorney with Payscale, sheds light on the topic in a candid conversation with Hebba about the impact of pay transparency laws on employees, the challenges employers face when implementing them, and the future of pay transparency on a global and local scale. How has Gen Z become the poster child for greater pay transparency practices? Why are employers so darn afraid to post salary ranges? And should employees who live in high-cost-of-living areas earn more than their coworkers?  Lulu chats with Hebba about the rights that employees have in relation to pay transparency and offers advice for companies navigating these laws. She also explains how pay transparency is vital to building a better workplace culture and one of the foremost things HR departments can do to create change for underrepresented groups.  Join in on this informative and thought-provoking discussion as Lulu and Hebba explore the evolving landscape of pay transparency and its implications for organizations and employees.   The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   01:35 Pay Transparency Laws 07:30 How the Rest of the World Deals with Pay Transparency 10:20 Challenges to Implementing Pay Transparency 16:10 Why Employers Are Afraid of Posting Salary Ranges 24:20 Adhering to Pay Transparency Laws 30:51 Why HR Gets Such a Bad Rap 34:00 Tearing Down the Gender Pay Gap 37:12 The Right to Disconnect Law & the European Work Ethos 41:20 Location Agnostic Pay Ranges 49:20 The Future of Paid Transparency 52:01 Eliminating Bias in Promotions   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Lulu:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lseikaly/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Whether employers like it or not, greater pay transparency is the future. So why do HR leaders need to start embracing pay transparency rather than fearing it?  

Lulu Seikaly, a senior corporate employment attorney with Payscale, sheds light on the topic in a candid conversation with Hebba about the impact of pay transparency laws on employees, the challenges employers face when implementing them, and the future of pay transparency on a global and local scale.

How has Gen Z become the poster child for greater pay transparency practices? Why are employers so darn afraid to post salary ranges? And should employees who live in high-cost-of-living areas earn more than their coworkers? 

Lulu chats with Hebba about the rights that employees have in relation to pay transparency and offers advice for companies navigating these laws. She also explains how pay transparency is vital to building a better workplace culture and one of the foremost things HR departments can do to create change for underrepresented groups. 

Join in on this informative and thought-provoking discussion as Lulu and Hebba explore the evolving landscape of pay transparency and its implications for organizations and employees.

 

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.

 

01:35 Pay Transparency Laws

07:30 How the Rest of the World Deals with Pay Transparency

10:20 Challenges to Implementing Pay Transparency

16:10 Why Employers Are Afraid of Posting Salary Ranges

24:20 Adhering to Pay Transparency Laws

30:51 Why HR Gets Such a Bad Rap

34:00 Tearing Down the Gender Pay Gap

37:12 The Right to Disconnect Law & the European Work Ethos

41:20 Location Agnostic Pay Ranges

49:20 The Future of Paid Transparency

52:01 Eliminating Bias in Promotions

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Lulu:  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lseikaly/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3539 S3 E9: Talk Pay to Me: The Viral TikToker Tearing Down the Pay Gap, with Hannah Williams  “How much do you make?”  It’s the one question that sends chills up corporate spines and the one question every employee is secretly dying to ask one another. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if pay was… *gasp* actually transparent? Meet the viral TikTok sensation daring to bring pay transparency to the forefront of the social media conversation, Hannah Williams. Sick of corporate America making employees feel powerless in the pay cycle, Hannah’s viral TikTok series, “Salary Transparent Street” set out to tear down the pay transparency wall by encouraging strangers to disclose all the dirty deets of exactly how much they make.  She chats with Hebba about how her personal experience of being underpaid sparked a social media revolution and inspired her to fight back against discriminatory employment practices and pay gaps disproportionately affecting women, POC, disabled communities, and LQBTQIA+ groups.  Together, Hannah and Hebba break down strategies for setting pay bands in a fair and earnest way, discuss why employers are so scared of people talking about pay, and reveal how budget-strapped employers can think outside of the box when it comes to negotiations.     The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.  00:05:50 - Revolutionizing Salary Transparency in Content 00:08:18 - Transparency Leads to Higher Earnings 00:14:35 - Pay Transparency Legislation Also Aids Equality 00:22:05 - Gen Z Advocates for Pay Transparency 00:34:25 - Increasing Employee Motivation with Pay Transparency 00:39:33 - Revisiting Employee Pay Levels for Success 00:45:52 - Employers Fear Being Recorded by Employees 00:49:21 - Hannah’s Shark Tank Experience 00:52:38 - Interviewing Top Content Creators   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Hannah:  Website: https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com Newsletter: https://salarytransparentstreet.beehiiv.com/subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahawilliams/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salarytransparentstreet   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:21:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef  “How much do you make?”  It’s the one question that sends chills up corporate spines and the one question every employee is secretly dying to ask one another. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if pay was… *gasp* actually transparent? Meet the viral TikTok sensation daring to bring pay transparency to the forefront of the social media conversation, Hannah Williams. Sick of corporate America making employees feel powerless in the pay cycle, Hannah’s viral TikTok series, “Salary Transparent Street” set out to tear down the pay transparency wall by encouraging strangers to disclose all the dirty deets of exactly how much they make.  She chats with Hebba about how her personal experience of being underpaid sparked a social media revolution and inspired her to fight back against discriminatory employment practices and pay gaps disproportionately affecting women, POC, disabled communities, and LQBTQIA+ groups.  Together, Hannah and Hebba break down strategies for setting pay bands in a fair and earnest way, discuss why employers are so scared of people talking about pay, and reveal how budget-strapped employers can think outside of the box when it comes to negotiations.     The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.  00:05:50 - Revolutionizing Salary Transparency in Content 00:08:18 - Transparency Leads to Higher Earnings 00:14:35 - Pay Transparency Legislation Also Aids Equality 00:22:05 - Gen Z Advocates for Pay Transparency 00:34:25 - Increasing Employee Motivation with Pay Transparency 00:39:33 - Revisiting Employee Pay Levels for Success 00:45:52 - Employers Fear Being Recorded by Employees 00:49:21 - Hannah’s Shark Tank Experience 00:52:38 - Interviewing Top Content Creators   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Hannah:  Website: https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com Newsletter: https://salarytransparentstreet.beehiiv.com/subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahawilliams/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salarytransparentstreet   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef    “How much do you make?” 

It’s the one question that sends chills up corporate spines and the one question every employee is secretly dying to ask one another. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? What if pay was… *gasp* actually transparent?

Meet the viral TikTok sensation daring to bring pay transparency to the forefront of the social media conversation, Hannah Williams.

Sick of corporate America making employees feel powerless in the pay cycle, Hannah’s viral TikTok series, “Salary Transparent Street” set out to tear down the pay transparency wall by encouraging strangers to disclose all the dirty deets of exactly how much they make. 

She chats with Hebba about how her personal experience of being underpaid sparked a social media revolution and inspired her to fight back against discriminatory employment practices and pay gaps disproportionately affecting women, POC, disabled communities, and LQBTQIA+ groups. 

Together, Hannah and Hebba break down strategies for setting pay bands in a fair and earnest way, discuss why employers are so scared of people talking about pay, and reveal how budget-strapped employers can think outside of the box when it comes to negotiations. 

  

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world.

More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.


 00:05:50 - Revolutionizing Salary Transparency in Content

00:08:18 - Transparency Leads to Higher Earnings

00:14:35 - Pay Transparency Legislation Also Aids Equality

00:22:05 - Gen Z Advocates for Pay Transparency

00:34:25 - Increasing Employee Motivation with Pay Transparency

00:39:33 - Revisiting Employee Pay Levels for Success

00:45:52 - Employers Fear Being Recorded by Employees

00:49:21 - Hannah’s Shark Tank Experience

00:52:38 - Interviewing Top Content Creators

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Hannah: 

Website: https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com

Newsletter: https://salarytransparentstreet.beehiiv.com/subscribe

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahawilliams/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salarytransparentstreet

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

]]> 3682 S3 E8: Fertility, Family, and Beyond: Addressing Women's Health in the Workplace, with Isha Vij Puberty. Periods. Motherhood. Menopause.   Let's be real—women go through a lot of challenging life stages. So why then, do employee benefits often feel like a one-size-fits-all? How can HR find a way to help women throughout all stages of their life, in a way where they feel fully supported? Hebba sits down with Isha Vij, Vice President of Sales at Maven Clinic, a digital health organization focused on women’s and family health, to chat about the challenges and solutions surrounding women’s health benefits in the workplace. What are the logistical challenges to supporting IVF and fertility treatments? If cost is a major impediment to fertility support, how then, can employers still show support for employees in their family-building journey? Isha and Hebba discuss how current access to reproductive care is often insufficient and explain the massive impact reproductive and family benefits can have on workers’ happiness.    And later, Isha explains how Maven Clinic supports women beyond family planning and into menopause. Why is menopause often so poorly understood? With symptoms like insomnia, brain fog, hot flashes, and pain, what can employers do to ensure women receive proper support through this oft-misunderstood life event? She explains why the status quo simply isn’t enough and how Maven is seeking to revolutionize things.    The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!   Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   00:00:25 - Digital Health VP Talks HR Challenges 00:10:13 - Balancing Work and Motherhood Expectations 00:19:03 - Employer Support for Fertility Treatments 00:23:36 - Accessing Fertility Treatments: Major Challenges 00:30:31 - Creating a Consolidated Benefits System 00:34:28 - The Importance of Access to Virtual Healthcare 00:37:59 - Workplace Benefits for Menopausal Women And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Isha:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishavij/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Puberty. Periods. Motherhood. Menopause.   Let's be real—women go through a lot of challenging life stages. So why then, do employee benefits often feel like a one-size-fits-all? How can HR find a way to help women throughout all stages of their life, in a way where they feel fully supported? Hebba sits down with Isha Vij, Vice President of Sales at Maven Clinic, a digital health organization focused on women’s and family health, to chat about the challenges and solutions surrounding women’s health benefits in the workplace. What are the logistical challenges to supporting IVF and fertility treatments? If cost is a major impediment to fertility support, how then, can employers still show support for employees in their family-building journey? Isha and Hebba discuss how current access to reproductive care is often insufficient and explain the massive impact reproductive and family benefits can have on workers’ happiness.    And later, Isha explains how Maven Clinic supports women beyond family planning and into menopause. Why is menopause often so poorly understood? With symptoms like insomnia, brain fog, hot flashes, and pain, what can employers do to ensure women receive proper support through this oft-misunderstood life event? She explains why the status quo simply isn’t enough and how Maven is seeking to revolutionize things.    The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!   Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   00:00:25 - Digital Health VP Talks HR Challenges 00:10:13 - Balancing Work and Motherhood Expectations 00:19:03 - Employer Support for Fertility Treatments 00:23:36 - Accessing Fertility Treatments: Major Challenges 00:30:31 - Creating a Consolidated Benefits System 00:34:28 - The Importance of Access to Virtual Healthcare 00:37:59 - Workplace Benefits for Menopausal Women And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Isha:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishavij/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Puberty. Periods. Motherhood. Menopause.  

Let's be real—women go through a lot of challenging life stages. So why then, do employee benefits often feel like a one-size-fits-all? How can HR find a way to help women throughout all stages of their life, in a way where they feel fully supported?

Hebba sits down with Isha Vij, Vice President of Sales at Maven Clinic, a digital health organization focused on women’s and family health, to chat about the challenges and solutions surrounding women’s health benefits in the workplace.

What are the logistical challenges to supporting IVF and fertility treatments? If cost is a major impediment to fertility support, how then, can employers still show support for employees in their family-building journey? Isha and Hebba discuss how current access to reproductive care is often insufficient and explain the massive impact reproductive and family benefits can have on workers’ happiness.   

And later, Isha explains how Maven Clinic supports women beyond family planning and into menopause. Why is menopause often so poorly understood? With symptoms like insomnia, brain fog, hot flashes, and pain, what can employers do to ensure women receive proper support through this oft-misunderstood life event? She explains why the status quo simply isn’t enough and how Maven is seeking to revolutionize things. 

 

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.

 

Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! 

 Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.

 

00:00:25 - Digital Health VP Talks HR Challenges

00:10:13 - Balancing Work and Motherhood Expectations

00:19:03 - Employer Support for Fertility Treatments

00:23:36 - Accessing Fertility Treatments: Major Challenges

00:30:31 - Creating a Consolidated Benefits System

00:34:28 - The Importance of Access to Virtual Healthcare

00:37:59 - Workplace Benefits for Menopausal Women


And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Isha: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishavij/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2943 S3 E7: HR Party of One: Balancing as a Team of One Too often, HR is expected to bet the jack of all trades for a business. But what do you do when it leaves you feeling like a master of none? Hebba sits down with Sarah Rose Hattem, a former HR team of one and currently a Senior HR Consultant for Rippling, to discuss the challenges of being a one-person HR department. How, as a one-person department, can you more effectively communicate your value to leaders who may not view you as a primary function of the business?  Sarah Rose shares why utilizing technology to streamline day-to-day processes is absolutely critical for better time management and reveals the top HR tools she simply couldn’t function without. Then, she dives into some of her most time-tested strategies for better task prioritization before unpacking the nuances balancing the needs of the business with the mission-critical tasks that need to be done.     The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!   Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   00:01:09 - Sarah Rose Hattem’s HR Journey 00:03:15 - Balancing HR Responsibilties 00:06:47 - Efficient Time Management Tips for HR Teams 00:14:12 - Balancing HR Functions as a Team of One 00:19:37 - Leveraging Technology for a One-Person HR Team 00:26:25 - Elevating HR's Role in Business 00:36:00 - Balancing Business and People Needs 00:38:47 - Surviving Difficult Days in HR 00:41:01 - How to Connect with Sarah Rose   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Sarah Rose:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hattem/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Too often, HR is expected to bet the jack of all trades for a business. But what do you do when it leaves you feeling like a master of none? Hebba sits down with Sarah Rose Hattem, a former HR team of one and currently a Senior HR Consultant for Rippling, to discuss the challenges of being a one-person HR department. How, as a one-person department, can you more effectively communicate your value to leaders who may not view you as a primary function of the business?  Sarah Rose shares why utilizing technology to streamline day-to-day processes is absolutely critical for better time management and reveals the top HR tools she simply couldn’t function without. Then, she dives into some of her most time-tested strategies for better task prioritization before unpacking the nuances balancing the needs of the business with the mission-critical tasks that need to be done.     The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!   Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   00:01:09 - Sarah Rose Hattem’s HR Journey 00:03:15 - Balancing HR Responsibilties 00:06:47 - Efficient Time Management Tips for HR Teams 00:14:12 - Balancing HR Functions as a Team of One 00:19:37 - Leveraging Technology for a One-Person HR Team 00:26:25 - Elevating HR's Role in Business 00:36:00 - Balancing Business and People Needs 00:38:47 - Surviving Difficult Days in HR 00:41:01 - How to Connect with Sarah Rose   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Sarah Rose:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hattem/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Too often, HR is expected to bet the jack of all trades for a business. But what do you do when it leaves you feeling like a master of none?

Hebba sits down with Sarah Rose Hattem, a former HR team of one and currently a Senior HR Consultant for Rippling, to discuss the challenges of being a one-person HR department. How, as a one-person department, can you more effectively communicate your value to leaders who may not view you as a primary function of the business? 

Sarah Rose shares why utilizing technology to streamline day-to-day processes is absolutely critical for better time management and reveals the top HR tools she simply couldn’t function without. Then, she dives into some of her most time-tested strategies for better task prioritization before unpacking the nuances balancing the needs of the business with the mission-critical tasks that need to be done. 

  

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.

 

Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! 

 Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.

 

00:01:09 - Sarah Rose Hattem’s HR Journey

00:03:15 - Balancing HR Responsibilties

00:06:47 - Efficient Time Management Tips for HR Teams

00:14:12 - Balancing HR Functions as a Team of One

00:19:37 - Leveraging Technology for a One-Person HR Team

00:26:25 - Elevating HR's Role in Business

00:36:00 - Balancing Business and People Needs

00:38:47 - Surviving Difficult Days in HR

00:41:01 - How to Connect with Sarah Rose

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Sarah Rose: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hattem/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2729 S3 E6: The Art of Appreciation, with Megan Paige It’s not just in your head—we’ve all felt underappreciated at work at one point or another. So how can managers and HR cultivate an environment where people, not just their accomplishments, are appreciated?  Megan Paige, CMO of Snappy, stops by the pod to chat with Hebba about the art of appreciation and implementing employee appreciation strategies that go beyond simply recognizing workplace accomplishments. Hear why she believes there is no ROI for gratitude and why, sometimes, recognition campaigns backfire, leaving employees feeling like the entire thing was just part of a “to-do” list that needed to be checked off.  And later, Megan shares her top tips for creating authentic shared experiences in a remote work environment and reveals the best ways to show appreciation for your team.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gift offerings, create custom swag, or send gift options and let your recipient pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!   Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Megan: Website: https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganclevelandpaige/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef It’s not just in your head—we’ve all felt underappreciated at work at one point or another. So how can managers and HR cultivate an environment where people, not just their accomplishments, are appreciated?  Megan Paige, CMO of Snappy, stops by the pod to chat with Hebba about the art of appreciation and implementing employee appreciation strategies that go beyond simply recognizing workplace accomplishments. Hear why she believes there is no ROI for gratitude and why, sometimes, recognition campaigns backfire, leaving employees feeling like the entire thing was just part of a “to-do” list that needed to be checked off.  And later, Megan shares her top tips for creating authentic shared experiences in a remote work environment and reveals the best ways to show appreciation for your team.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gift offerings, create custom swag, or send gift options and let your recipient pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!   Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Megan: Website: https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganclevelandpaige/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef It’s not just in your head—we’ve all felt underappreciated at work at one point or another. So how can managers and HR cultivate an environment where people, not just their accomplishments, are appreciated? 

Megan Paige, CMO of Snappy, stops by the pod to chat with Hebba about the art of appreciation and implementing employee appreciation strategies that go beyond simply recognizing workplace accomplishments. Hear why she believes there is no ROI for gratitude and why, sometimes, recognition campaigns backfire, leaving employees feeling like the entire thing was just part of a “to-do” list that needed to be checked off. 

And later, Megan shares her top tips for creating authentic shared experiences in a remote work environment and reveals the best ways to show appreciation for your team.

 

Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gift offerings, create custom swag, or send gift options and let your recipient pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! 

 Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.

 

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Megan:

Website: https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganclevelandpaige/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3019 S3 E5: Empowering Employees to Thrive, Not Just Survive, with Donald Knight Treat others the way you want to be treated. It’s a lesson as old as time—so why are we still fighting so hard to make it a priority in the workplace?  Hebba and the CPO of Greenhouse, Donald Knight, discuss the importance of authenticity, transparency, and continual evolution in the workplace. How can HR practitioners prioritize employee well-being in a meaningful way that connects to crucial business outcomes?  Discover the crucial role of HR in caring for employees, and why empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity are the key ingredients to empowering talent and creating a healthy work environment. We’re sick of inheriting damaged talent, so isn’t it time that workplaces start taking care of their own?  And later, Hebba and Donald also discuss the positive impact of Gen Z, and their hopes for a massive shift in workplace dynamics in the future.    The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!     Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   00:03:00 - Creating Thriving Environments for Employees 00:15:12 - The Importance of Responsibility in HR 00:25:44 - How HR Shapes Company Culture 00:36:09 - Embracing Imperfection 00:37:08 - The Role of HR in Empowering Talent for Future Success 00:42:58 - The Rise of Gen Z in the Workforce 00:45:28 - The Future of Work and Society   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Donald:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/proximityknight/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Treat others the way you want to be treated. It’s a lesson as old as time—so why are we still fighting so hard to make it a priority in the workplace?  Hebba and the CPO of Greenhouse, Donald Knight, discuss the importance of authenticity, transparency, and continual evolution in the workplace. How can HR practitioners prioritize employee well-being in a meaningful way that connects to crucial business outcomes?  Discover the crucial role of HR in caring for employees, and why empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity are the key ingredients to empowering talent and creating a healthy work environment. We’re sick of inheriting damaged talent, so isn’t it time that workplaces start taking care of their own?  And later, Hebba and Donald also discuss the positive impact of Gen Z, and their hopes for a massive shift in workplace dynamics in the future.    The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!     Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   00:03:00 - Creating Thriving Environments for Employees 00:15:12 - The Importance of Responsibility in HR 00:25:44 - How HR Shapes Company Culture 00:36:09 - Embracing Imperfection 00:37:08 - The Role of HR in Empowering Talent for Future Success 00:42:58 - The Rise of Gen Z in the Workforce 00:45:28 - The Future of Work and Society   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Donald:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/proximityknight/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Treat others the way you want to be treated.

It’s a lesson as old as time—so why are we still fighting so hard to make it a priority in the workplace? 

Hebba and the CPO of Greenhouse, Donald Knight, discuss the importance of authenticity, transparency, and continual evolution in the workplace. How can HR practitioners prioritize employee well-being in a meaningful way that connects to crucial business outcomes? 

Discover the crucial role of HR in caring for employees, and why empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity are the key ingredients to empowering talent and creating a healthy work environment. We’re sick of inheriting damaged talent, so isn’t it time that workplaces start taking care of their own? 

And later, Hebba and Donald also discuss the positive impact of Gen Z, and their hopes for a massive shift in workplace dynamics in the future. 

 

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.

 

Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! 

 

 Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.

 

00:03:00 - Creating Thriving Environments for Employees

00:15:12 - The Importance of Responsibility in HR

00:25:44 - How HR Shapes Company Culture

00:36:09 - Embracing Imperfection

00:37:08 - The Role of HR in Empowering Talent for Future Success

00:42:58 - The Rise of Gen Z in the Workforce

00:45:28 - The Future of Work and Society

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Donald: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/proximityknight/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2960 When Cupid’s Arrow Causes Chaos: Office Love Gone Wrong “The Proposal.” “Two Weeks Notice.” “The Office.” “500 Days of Summer.” What do these things have in common? They all taught us to believe in the power of the good old-fashioned office romance.  So what happens when the workplace rom-com turns into an IRL horror movie? Just ask HR expert Kim Rohrer, as she and Hebba unleash some absolutely WILD horror stories submitted by viewers about the office love story gone horribly, horribly wrong. Because sometimes, Jim and Pam don’t get together and everyone doesn’t live happily ever after. These are those stories. If you thought your Valentine’s Day was bad, hold on tight, because this episode is here to assure you, it could always be worse.    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef “The Proposal.” “Two Weeks Notice.” “The Office.” “500 Days of Summer.” What do these things have in common? They all taught us to believe in the power of the good old-fashioned office romance.  So what happens when the workplace rom-com turns into an IRL horror movie? Just ask HR expert Kim Rohrer, as she and Hebba unleash some absolutely WILD horror stories submitted by viewers about the office love story gone horribly, horribly wrong. Because sometimes, Jim and Pam don’t get together and everyone doesn’t live happily ever after. These are those stories. If you thought your Valentine’s Day was bad, hold on tight, because this episode is here to assure you, it could always be worse.    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef “The Proposal.” “Two Weeks Notice.” “The Office.” “500 Days of Summer.” What do these things have in common?

They all taught us to believe in the power of the good old-fashioned office romance. 

So what happens when the workplace rom-com turns into an IRL horror movie? Just ask HR expert Kim Rohrer, as she and Hebba unleash some absolutely WILD horror stories submitted by viewers about the office love story gone horribly, horribly wrong.

Because sometimes, Jim and Pam don’t get together and everyone doesn’t live happily ever after.

These are those stories.

If you thought your Valentine’s Day was bad, hold on tight, because this episode is here to assure you, it could always be worse. 

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Kim:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2357 S3 E4: You Won’t Break My Soul: DEI and Its Impact at Work with Tara Turk-Haynes Should DEI live within HR? And what’s the importance of prioritizing diversity in the workplace?  Hebba chats with Tara Turk-Haynes, founder of Equity Activations, about transforming businesses through the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  They chat about what can be performative during Black History Month, ruminating on why companies are so quick to utilize it for marketing purposes, but so slow to understand the true purpose behind the month itself. Are some companies simply better off avoiding Black History Month altogether?  Their answers may surprise you.  And later, Tara and Hebba dive into the complexities of the black experience in the workplace, discussing the importance of connecting DEI strategies to the purpose of an organization. How can HR and DEI departments increase empathy, allyship, and accessible resources for all communities in the workplace? And how can we acknowledge the black experience in an impactful manner?  Whether you're struggling to find balance in your own DEI efforts, or simply looking for helpful advice, tune in to discover Hebba and Tara’s most actionable advice!   00:00:09 - Unveiling the Truth about HR Challenges 00:05:45 - Celebrating Black History Month's Importance 00:11:33 - The Ethics of Black History Month Marketing 00:14:32 - Tips for HR Leaders Celebrating Black History Month 00:23:26 - The Importance of Inclusion  00:25:43 - Making the Business Case for DEI Should Stop 00:30:55 - Challenging Stereotypes in the Entertainment Industry 00:33:52 - Advocating for Black Women in the Workplace 00:39:54 - Ava Duvernay's Movie Origins: A Moving Experience 00:43:12 - The Challenges of DEI Professionals 00:44:46 - The Emotional Intensity of HR Jobs   The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!     Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Should DEI live within HR? And what’s the importance of prioritizing diversity in the workplace?  Hebba chats with Tara Turk-Haynes, founder of Equity Activations, about transforming businesses through the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  They chat about what can be performative during Black History Month, ruminating on why companies are so quick to utilize it for marketing purposes, but so slow to understand the true purpose behind the month itself. Are some companies simply better off avoiding Black History Month altogether?  Their answers may surprise you.  And later, Tara and Hebba dive into the complexities of the black experience in the workplace, discussing the importance of connecting DEI strategies to the purpose of an organization. How can HR and DEI departments increase empathy, allyship, and accessible resources for all communities in the workplace? And how can we acknowledge the black experience in an impactful manner?  Whether you're struggling to find balance in your own DEI efforts, or simply looking for helpful advice, tune in to discover Hebba and Tara’s most actionable advice!   00:00:09 - Unveiling the Truth about HR Challenges 00:05:45 - Celebrating Black History Month's Importance 00:11:33 - The Ethics of Black History Month Marketing 00:14:32 - Tips for HR Leaders Celebrating Black History Month 00:23:26 - The Importance of Inclusion  00:25:43 - Making the Business Case for DEI Should Stop 00:30:55 - Challenging Stereotypes in the Entertainment Industry 00:33:52 - Advocating for Black Women in the Workplace 00:39:54 - Ava Duvernay's Movie Origins: A Moving Experience 00:43:12 - The Challenges of DEI Professionals 00:44:46 - The Emotional Intensity of HR Jobs   The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.   Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!     Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!   Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   Should DEI live within HR? And what’s the importance of prioritizing diversity in the workplace? 

Hebba chats with Tara Turk-Haynes, founder of Equity Activations, about transforming businesses through the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

They chat about what can be performative during Black History Month, ruminating on why companies are so quick to utilize it for marketing purposes, but so slow to understand the true purpose behind the month itself. Are some companies simply better off avoiding Black History Month altogether? 

Their answers may surprise you. 

And later, Tara and Hebba dive into the complexities of the black experience in the workplace, discussing the importance of connecting DEI strategies to the purpose of an organization. How can HR and DEI departments increase empathy, allyship, and accessible resources for all communities in the workplace? And how can we acknowledge the black experience in an impactful manner? 

Whether you're struggling to find balance in your own DEI efforts, or simply looking for helpful advice, tune in to discover Hebba and Tara’s most actionable advice!

 

00:00:09 - Unveiling the Truth about HR Challenges

00:05:45 - Celebrating Black History Month's Importance

00:11:33 - The Ethics of Black History Month Marketing

00:14:32 - Tips for HR Leaders Celebrating Black History Month

00:23:26 - The Importance of Inclusion 

00:25:43 - Making the Business Case for DEI Should Stop

00:30:55 - Challenging Stereotypes in the Entertainment Industry

00:33:52 - Advocating for Black Women in the Workplace

00:39:54 - Ava Duvernay's Movie Origins: A Moving Experience

00:43:12 - The Challenges of DEI Professionals

00:44:46 - The Emotional Intensity of HR Jobs

 

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.

 

Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! 

 

 Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!

 

Follow Tara:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

]]> 3161 S3 E3: Why is Communicating at Work So Hard? Nearly 50% of employees say that their productivity is impacted by ineffective communication.  So does that mean the average person is bad at communicating at work? Maybe…  Dinah Alobeid, Senior Director of Content and Communications at Greenhouse, joins Hebba this week to discuss the importance of being direct, authentic, and straightforward in your communication with employees.  Hebba and Dinah delve into the challenges of communicating during times of change, the role executives play in effective communication, and the need for companies to keep their messaging simple and human. Dinah also shares her tips for building your personal brand as an HR professional and the value of connecting with people online. Could improving your company’s communication abilities actually impact your employees’ engagement and overall success? Hint: YES.  The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!  Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.  00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - The Power of Communication 00:01:28 - Why Communicating Well is Important  00:02:09 - The Issues with Workplace Communications 00:03:08 - The Impact of Direct Communication 00:11:41 - Why Effective Communication Can Be Tricky at Work 00:14:23 - How to leverage AI for Internal Communications 00:21:35 - When Communication Goes Wrong  00:23:45 - Communicating Employee Departures 00:29:48 - Communicating Important Messages  00:32:27 - Career Advice for HR Professionals 00:32:45 - Building Your HR Brand Online And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Follow Dinah: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahalobeid/ Website: https://dinahsusanalobeid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinahsusanalobeidwrites/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Nearly 50% of employees say that their productivity is impacted by ineffective communication.  So does that mean the average person is bad at communicating at work? Maybe…  Dinah Alobeid, Senior Director of Content and Communications at Greenhouse, joins Hebba this week to discuss the importance of being direct, authentic, and straightforward in your communication with employees.  Hebba and Dinah delve into the challenges of communicating during times of change, the role executives play in effective communication, and the need for companies to keep their messaging simple and human. Dinah also shares her tips for building your personal brand as an HR professional and the value of connecting with people online. Could improving your company’s communication abilities actually impact your employees’ engagement and overall success? Hint: YES.  The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!  Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.  00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - The Power of Communication 00:01:28 - Why Communicating Well is Important  00:02:09 - The Issues with Workplace Communications 00:03:08 - The Impact of Direct Communication 00:11:41 - Why Effective Communication Can Be Tricky at Work 00:14:23 - How to leverage AI for Internal Communications 00:21:35 - When Communication Goes Wrong  00:23:45 - Communicating Employee Departures 00:29:48 - Communicating Important Messages  00:32:27 - Career Advice for HR Professionals 00:32:45 - Building Your HR Brand Online And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Follow Dinah: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahalobeid/ Website: https://dinahsusanalobeid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinahsusanalobeidwrites/ Nearly 50% of employees say that their productivity is impacted by ineffective communication. 

So does that mean the average person is bad at communicating at work? Maybe… 

Dinah Alobeid, Senior Director of Content and Communications at Greenhouse, joins Hebba this week to discuss the importance of being direct, authentic, and straightforward in your communication with employees. 

Hebba and Dinah delve into the challenges of communicating during times of change, the role executives play in effective communication, and the need for companies to keep their messaging simple and human. Dinah also shares her tips for building your personal brand as an HR professional and the value of connecting with people online.

Could improving your company’s communication abilities actually impact your employees’ engagement and overall success?

Hint: YES. 

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.

Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! 

Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. 


00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:06 - The Power of Communication

00:01:28 - Why Communicating Well is Important 

00:02:09 - The Issues with Workplace Communications

00:03:08 - The Impact of Direct Communication

00:11:41 - Why Effective Communication Can Be Tricky at Work

00:14:23 - How to leverage AI for Internal Communications

00:21:35 - When Communication Goes Wrong 

00:23:45 - Communicating Employee Departures

00:29:48 - Communicating Important Messages 

00:32:27 - Career Advice for HR Professionals

00:32:45 - Building Your HR Brand Online


And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content!


Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


Follow Dinah:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahalobeid/

Website: https://dinahsusanalobeid.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinahsusanalobeidwrites/

]]> 2530 S3 E2: Beyond the Status Quo: Challenging the State of Modern Work, with Anessa Fike 80% of workers report they’re disengaged when it comes to work. So what’s the driving force behind employees’ increasing discontentment, disengagement, and rejection of the status quo?  Hebba chats with the Fractional Chief People Officer who’s led more than 100 worldwide companies to scale, Anessa Fike about the importance of transparency, feedback, and revolutionizing work to create a better experience for employees.  Anessa shares her thoughts on the disengagement crisis in the workforce and explains why it’s time leaders stop avoiding feedback and start embracing transparency and vulnerability.  And later, Anessa and Hebba explore the illusion of professionalism. Does the idea of professionalism only exist to maintain the status quo of those in charge? And how are millennials and Gen Z impacting change when it comes to questioning the construct of professionalism? It’s time to change the way we think about work. Tune in now to join the thought revolution. The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!  Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.    00:00:48 - The Problem with New Year's Resolutions 00:03:57 - Insights from a Fractional Chief People Officer 00:05:39 - Revolutionizing Work: Ending Disengagement 00:08:31 - Achieving Equality in Compensation Methods 00:14:34 - Breaking Down Barriers to Transparency in Organizations 00:20:00 - The Importance of Transparency in Leadership 00:27:35 - The Connection Between Performance and Feedback in Compensation 00:29:38 - The Illusion of Professionalism Unveiled 00:34:38 - Challenging the Status Quo at Work    For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Anessa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessafike/ Pre-order her book: https://www.fikeandco.com/the-book   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef 80% of workers report they’re disengaged when it comes to work. So what’s the driving force behind employees’ increasing discontentment, disengagement, and rejection of the status quo?  Hebba chats with the Fractional Chief People Officer who’s led more than 100 worldwide companies to scale, Anessa Fike about the importance of transparency, feedback, and revolutionizing work to create a better experience for employees.  Anessa shares her thoughts on the disengagement crisis in the workforce and explains why it’s time leaders stop avoiding feedback and start embracing transparency and vulnerability.  And later, Anessa and Hebba explore the illusion of professionalism. Does the idea of professionalism only exist to maintain the status quo of those in charge? And how are millennials and Gen Z impacting change when it comes to questioning the construct of professionalism? It’s time to change the way we think about work. Tune in now to join the thought revolution. The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!  Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.    00:00:48 - The Problem with New Year's Resolutions 00:03:57 - Insights from a Fractional Chief People Officer 00:05:39 - Revolutionizing Work: Ending Disengagement 00:08:31 - Achieving Equality in Compensation Methods 00:14:34 - Breaking Down Barriers to Transparency in Organizations 00:20:00 - The Importance of Transparency in Leadership 00:27:35 - The Connection Between Performance and Feedback in Compensation 00:29:38 - The Illusion of Professionalism Unveiled 00:34:38 - Challenging the Status Quo at Work    For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Anessa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessafike/ Pre-order her book: https://www.fikeandco.com/the-book   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   80% of workers report they’re disengaged when it comes to work.

So what’s the driving force behind employees’ increasing discontentment, disengagement, and rejection of the status quo? 

Hebba chats with the Fractional Chief People Officer who’s led more than 100 worldwide companies to scale, Anessa Fike about the importance of transparency, feedback, and revolutionizing work to create a better experience for employees. 

Anessa shares her thoughts on the disengagement crisis in the workforce and explains why it’s time leaders stop avoiding feedback and start embracing transparency and vulnerability. 

And later, Anessa and Hebba explore the illusion of professionalism. Does the idea of professionalism only exist to maintain the status quo of those in charge? And how are millennials and Gen Z impacting change when it comes to questioning the construct of professionalism?

It’s time to change the way we think about work. Tune in now to join the thought revolution.

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.

Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! 

Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. 

 

00:00:48 - The Problem with New Year's Resolutions

00:03:57 - Insights from a Fractional Chief People Officer

00:05:39 - Revolutionizing Work: Ending Disengagement

00:08:31 - Achieving Equality in Compensation Methods

00:14:34 - Breaking Down Barriers to Transparency in Organizations

00:20:00 - The Importance of Transparency in Leadership

00:27:35 - The Connection Between Performance and Feedback in Compensation

00:29:38 - The Illusion of Professionalism Unveiled

00:34:38 - Challenging the Status Quo at Work

  

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Anessa:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessafike/

Pre-order her book: https://www.fikeandco.com/the-book

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


 

]]> 2562 S3 E1: Beyond Burnout: Redefining HR's Purpose with Laura Garcia Courrau 98% of HR professionals are burnt out, stressed out, and just plain fed up with the functions of the job. If you’ve ever considered changing positions, just know you’re not in the minority.  How can building a safe space help us to stay motivated and fulfilled in HR? How do we remind ourselves of the reasons we got into HR to begin with? And is Gen Z the key to vanquishing toxic hustle culture for good? Laura Garcia Courrau, the Global HR Director for Our World Energy, joins Hebba to discuss how HR professionals can find inspiration in the job again. Laura shares her personal insights, offering valuable advice for any HR professional looking to make a positive impact in their work. Laura and Hebba also chat about the importance of self-awareness and self-knowledge in finding inspiration and how to build a growth trajectory as an HR leader. Laura shares her own experiences and challenges in the HR field, highlighting the unity and fulfillment that comes from making a difference in someone's work experience. If you’ve ever found yourself doubting your future in HR, we hope this podcast will help reignite that spark from within—it’s still in there somewhere, we promise. Let’s help you to find it.    The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!  Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.  00:00:06 - Finding Inspiration at Work in HR 00:02:03 - Finding Inspiration in HR Leadership 00:09:50 - Finding Balance and Inspiration in Life 00:17:13 - The Power of HR in Influencing Change 00:23:36 - Boosting Morale in HR Through Middle Manager Relationships 00:30:28 - The Fulfillment and Frustration of Work 00:33:35 - How HR Generalists Can Thrive 00:37:52 - Finding Inspiration in the Marketing Industry 00:40:19 - The Power of Saying No in the Workplace 00:43:50 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Laura: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramgc/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:42:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef 98% of HR professionals are burnt out, stressed out, and just plain fed up with the functions of the job. If you’ve ever considered changing positions, just know you’re not in the minority.  How can building a safe space help us to stay motivated and fulfilled in HR? How do we remind ourselves of the reasons we got into HR to begin with? And is Gen Z the key to vanquishing toxic hustle culture for good? Laura Garcia Courrau, the Global HR Director for Our World Energy, joins Hebba to discuss how HR professionals can find inspiration in the job again. Laura shares her personal insights, offering valuable advice for any HR professional looking to make a positive impact in their work. Laura and Hebba also chat about the importance of self-awareness and self-knowledge in finding inspiration and how to build a growth trajectory as an HR leader. Laura shares her own experiences and challenges in the HR field, highlighting the unity and fulfillment that comes from making a difference in someone's work experience. If you’ve ever found yourself doubting your future in HR, we hope this podcast will help reignite that spark from within—it’s still in there somewhere, we promise. Let’s help you to find it.    The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful!  Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today.  00:00:06 - Finding Inspiration at Work in HR 00:02:03 - Finding Inspiration in HR Leadership 00:09:50 - Finding Balance and Inspiration in Life 00:17:13 - The Power of HR in Influencing Change 00:23:36 - Boosting Morale in HR Through Middle Manager Relationships 00:30:28 - The Fulfillment and Frustration of Work 00:33:35 - How HR Generalists Can Thrive 00:37:52 - Finding Inspiration in the Marketing Industry 00:40:19 - The Power of Saying No in the Workplace 00:43:50 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Laura: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramgc/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 98% of HR professionals are burnt out, stressed out, and just plain fed up with the functions of the job. If you’ve ever considered changing positions, just know you’re not in the minority. 

How can building a safe space help us to stay motivated and fulfilled in HR? How do we remind ourselves of the reasons we got into HR to begin with? And is Gen Z the key to vanquishing toxic hustle culture for good?

Laura Garcia Courrau, the Global HR Director for Our World Energy, joins Hebba to discuss how HR professionals can find inspiration in the job again. Laura shares her personal insights, offering valuable advice for any HR professional looking to make a positive impact in their work.

Laura and Hebba also chat about the importance of self-awareness and self-knowledge in finding inspiration and how to build a growth trajectory as an HR leader. Laura shares her own experiences and challenges in the HR field, highlighting the unity and fulfillment that comes from making a difference in someone's work experience.

If you’ve ever found yourself doubting your future in HR, we hope this podcast will help reignite that spark from within—it’s still in there somewhere, we promise. Let’s help you to find it. 

 

The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/.


Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! 

Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. 


00:00:06 - Finding Inspiration at Work in HR

00:02:03 - Finding Inspiration in HR Leadership

00:09:50 - Finding Balance and Inspiration in Life

00:17:13 - The Power of HR in Influencing Change

00:23:36 - Boosting Morale in HR Through Middle Manager Relationships

00:30:28 - The Fulfillment and Frustration of Work

00:33:35 - How HR Generalists Can Thrive

00:37:52 - Finding Inspiration in the Marketing Industry

00:40:19 - The Power of Saying No in the Workplace

00:43:50 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome


For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Laura:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramgc/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2812 Out With the Old, In With the New: Our Top 10 Wishes for HR New year, new perspective? As we get ready to face the new year, we may need some inspiration to tackle the never ending dumpster-fire that can be HR and People Ops.    In this special episode, we've gathered insights from some of the top HR experts around. Join Hebba in the all-star studded episode where she asks her guests one important question:    “What’s your one wish for HR in 2024?”   From prioritizing employee well-being to reevaluating the job candidate experience and reassessing the value of DE&I, if you’re looking for some inspiration for your own HR goals into the new year, you won't want to miss out on this episode!    For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef New year, new perspective? As we get ready to face the new year, we may need some inspiration to tackle the never ending dumpster-fire that can be HR and People Ops.    In this special episode, we've gathered insights from some of the top HR experts around. Join Hebba in the all-star studded episode where she asks her guests one important question:    “What’s your one wish for HR in 2024?”   From prioritizing employee well-being to reevaluating the job candidate experience and reassessing the value of DE&I, if you’re looking for some inspiration for your own HR goals into the new year, you won't want to miss out on this episode!    For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! New year, new perspective?


As we get ready to face the new year, we may need some inspiration to tackle the never ending dumpster-fire that can be HR and People Ops. 

 

In this special episode, we've gathered insights from some of the top HR experts around. Join Hebba in the all-star studded episode where she asks her guests one important question: 

 

“What’s your one wish for HR in 2024?”

 

From prioritizing employee well-being to reevaluating the job candidate experience and reassessing the value of DE&I, if you’re looking for some inspiration for your own HR goals into the new year, you won't want to miss out on this episode! 

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

 

Find out more about 15Five here.

 

And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers.

Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!


]]> 1608 S2 E12: Overachiever or Underappreciated? The Thin Line Between Feedback and Fairness, with Kieran Snyder Did you know that 63% of workers who receive low-quality feedback are likely to quit within the next year?  Performance feedback isn’t just an HR problem, it’s a business problem. And in this week’s pod, Hebba’s sitting down with Kieran Snyder, CEO and Co-founder of Textio, to dive deep into the world of performance management and fairness in the workplace.  Is being labeled an overachiever really just coded language for exceeding management’s low expectations? And what role can accountability and quality feedback play in creating a fairer system?   Kieran sheds light on the vicious cycle between performance feedback and confirmation bias and explains why true accountability at all levels is essential. She unpacks how women and people of color often face different feedback standards than other groups, and reveals why management must face the same performance standards as everyone else in order for a system to truly be equitable.   And stay tuned to discover how Textio is working to bridge the gap between HR leaders' intent for fairness and the tools available to them.   00:00:00 - Improving Communication at Work  00:02:52 - The Truth About Training and Performance Management 00:04:53 - Improving Fairness in Performance Management 00:09:07 - Common Challenges in Traditional Performance Reviews 00:17:10 - The Impact of Confirmation Bias in the Workplace 00:24:45 - Improving Employee Feedback with Software 00:27:00 - Improving Quality Feedback from Managers 00:30:35 - Closing the Gap on Pay Equity 00:32:56 - Addressing Systemic Racism in the Workplace  00:35:24 - Closing the Gender Feedback Gap 00:39:58 - The Importance of Feedback Culture   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.     Learn More About Textio:  Website: https://textio.com/   Follow Kieran: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-snyder-60572987/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Did you know that 63% of workers who receive low-quality feedback are likely to quit within the next year?  Performance feedback isn’t just an HR problem, it’s a business problem. And in this week’s pod, Hebba’s sitting down with Kieran Snyder, CEO and Co-founder of Textio, to dive deep into the world of performance management and fairness in the workplace.  Is being labeled an overachiever really just coded language for exceeding management’s low expectations? And what role can accountability and quality feedback play in creating a fairer system?   Kieran sheds light on the vicious cycle between performance feedback and confirmation bias and explains why true accountability at all levels is essential. She unpacks how women and people of color often face different feedback standards than other groups, and reveals why management must face the same performance standards as everyone else in order for a system to truly be equitable.   And stay tuned to discover how Textio is working to bridge the gap between HR leaders' intent for fairness and the tools available to them.   00:00:00 - Improving Communication at Work  00:02:52 - The Truth About Training and Performance Management 00:04:53 - Improving Fairness in Performance Management 00:09:07 - Common Challenges in Traditional Performance Reviews 00:17:10 - The Impact of Confirmation Bias in the Workplace 00:24:45 - Improving Employee Feedback with Software 00:27:00 - Improving Quality Feedback from Managers 00:30:35 - Closing the Gap on Pay Equity 00:32:56 - Addressing Systemic Racism in the Workplace  00:35:24 - Closing the Gender Feedback Gap 00:39:58 - The Importance of Feedback Culture   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.     Learn More About Textio:  Website: https://textio.com/   Follow Kieran: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-snyder-60572987/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   Did you know that 63% of workers who receive low-quality feedback are likely to quit within the next year? 

Performance feedback isn’t just an HR problem, it’s a business problem. And in this week’s pod, Hebba’s sitting down with Kieran Snyder, CEO and Co-founder of Textio, to dive deep into the world of performance management and fairness in the workplace. 

Is being labeled an overachiever really just coded language for exceeding management’s low expectations? And what role can accountability and quality feedback play in creating a fairer system?  

Kieran sheds light on the vicious cycle between performance feedback and confirmation bias and explains why true accountability at all levels is essential. She unpacks how women and people of color often face different feedback standards than other groups, and reveals why management must face the same performance standards as everyone else in order for a system to truly be equitable.  

And stay tuned to discover how Textio is working to bridge the gap between HR leaders' intent for fairness and the tools available to them.

 

00:00:00 - Improving Communication at Work 

00:02:52 - The Truth About Training and Performance Management

00:04:53 - Improving Fairness in Performance Management

00:09:07 - Common Challenges in Traditional Performance Reviews

00:17:10 - The Impact of Confirmation Bias in the Workplace

00:24:45 - Improving Employee Feedback with Software

00:27:00 - Improving Quality Feedback from Managers

00:30:35 - Closing the Gap on Pay Equity

00:32:56 - Addressing Systemic Racism in the Workplace 

00:35:24 - Closing the Gender Feedback Gap

00:39:58 - The Importance of Feedback Culture

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.  

 

Learn More About Textio: 

Website: https://textio.com/

 

Follow Kieran:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-snyder-60572987/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

 

Find out more about 15Five here.

 

]]> 2823 S2 E11: It’s OK If HR Can’t Be Everything, Everywhere All At Once, with Rodney Evans Spotted in the Podcast studio this week: Hebba Youssef and Rodney Evans chatting about the role of gossip in the workplace and how sometimes, it can actually be a good thing (IKR?).  Brave New Work podcast host and Partner at The Ready, Rodney Evans was heard talking up a storm about the unseen emotional labor of HR professionals in the workplace and breaking free from the codependent caretaker role they often take on.  I also heard a juicy rumor that HR might go the way of the dinosaurs. Out with a bang, amiright? My sources heard Rodney say, “It’s an evolve-or-die situation for HR. If HR doesn’t take the evolution game seriously, it’s just going to become a non-function. It will ultimately be disbanded if it doesn’t change into the thing that HR people know it should be.” Later, Rodney and Hebba were overheard discussing the pitfalls of performance management, the power of influencing and politicking, and the importance of having a clear vision and obtaining the necessary permissions to drive change.  But don’t take it from me. Tune in to hear all the hot tea they spilled in the podcast for yourselves. Trust me, it’s a game-changer.   XOXO -Gossip Girl   00:00:09 - The Cycle of Rescuing and Regret 00:01:12 - Exploring Workplace Cultures with Rodney Evans 00:01:46 - The Evolution of HR: Adapt or Perish 00:03:54 - The Unseen Emotional Labor of HR 00:07:43 - Breaking Free from Codependent HR Behavior 00:12:27 - The Role of Gossip in Establishing Rules 00:20:39 - The Impact of Influencing in the Workplace 00:28:17 - Transforming HR: Permission, Not Perfection 00:32:10 - Navigating the Challenges of HR Initiatives 00:39:32 - Creating Psychological Safety in Meetings 00:44:09 - The Evolution and Challenges of HR 00:45:59 - Connect with Rodney for HR Insights   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Rodney:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneyeevans/ Website: https://www.theready.com      Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Spotted in the Podcast studio this week: Hebba Youssef and Rodney Evans chatting about the role of gossip in the workplace and how sometimes, it can actually be a good thing (IKR?).  Brave New Work podcast host and Partner at The Ready, Rodney Evans was heard talking up a storm about the unseen emotional labor of HR professionals in the workplace and breaking free from the codependent caretaker role they often take on.  I also heard a juicy rumor that HR might go the way of the dinosaurs. Out with a bang, amiright? My sources heard Rodney say, “It’s an evolve-or-die situation for HR. If HR doesn’t take the evolution game seriously, it’s just going to become a non-function. It will ultimately be disbanded if it doesn’t change into the thing that HR people know it should be.” Later, Rodney and Hebba were overheard discussing the pitfalls of performance management, the power of influencing and politicking, and the importance of having a clear vision and obtaining the necessary permissions to drive change.  But don’t take it from me. Tune in to hear all the hot tea they spilled in the podcast for yourselves. Trust me, it’s a game-changer.   XOXO -Gossip Girl   00:00:09 - The Cycle of Rescuing and Regret 00:01:12 - Exploring Workplace Cultures with Rodney Evans 00:01:46 - The Evolution of HR: Adapt or Perish 00:03:54 - The Unseen Emotional Labor of HR 00:07:43 - Breaking Free from Codependent HR Behavior 00:12:27 - The Role of Gossip in Establishing Rules 00:20:39 - The Impact of Influencing in the Workplace 00:28:17 - Transforming HR: Permission, Not Perfection 00:32:10 - Navigating the Challenges of HR Initiatives 00:39:32 - Creating Psychological Safety in Meetings 00:44:09 - The Evolution and Challenges of HR 00:45:59 - Connect with Rodney for HR Insights   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Rodney:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneyeevans/ Website: https://www.theready.com      Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   Spotted in the Podcast studio this week: Hebba Youssef and Rodney Evans chatting about the role of gossip in the workplace and how sometimes, it can actually be a good thing (IKR?). 

Brave New Work podcast host and Partner at The Ready, Rodney Evans was heard talking up a storm about the unseen emotional labor of HR professionals in the workplace and breaking free from the codependent caretaker role they often take on. 

I also heard a juicy rumor that HR might go the way of the dinosaurs. Out with a bang, amiright?

My sources heard Rodney say, “It’s an evolve-or-die situation for HR. If HR doesn’t take the evolution game seriously, it’s just going to become a non-function. It will ultimately be disbanded if it doesn’t change into the thing that HR people know it should be.”

Later, Rodney and Hebba were overheard discussing the pitfalls of performance management, the power of influencing and politicking, and the importance of having a clear vision and obtaining the necessary permissions to drive change. 

But don’t take it from me. Tune in to hear all the hot tea they spilled in the podcast for yourselves. Trust me, it’s a game-changer.

 

XOXO

-Gossip Girl

 

00:00:09 - The Cycle of Rescuing and Regret

00:01:12 - Exploring Workplace Cultures with Rodney Evans

00:01:46 - The Evolution of HR: Adapt or Perish

00:03:54 - The Unseen Emotional Labor of HR

00:07:43 - Breaking Free from Codependent HR Behavior

00:12:27 - The Role of Gossip in Establishing Rules

00:20:39 - The Impact of Influencing in the Workplace

00:28:17 - Transforming HR: Permission, Not Perfection

00:32:10 - Navigating the Challenges of HR Initiatives

00:39:32 - Creating Psychological Safety in Meetings

00:44:09 - The Evolution and Challenges of HR

00:45:59 - Connect with Rodney for HR Insights

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Rodney: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneyeevans/

Website: https://www.theready.com   

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

 

Find out more about 15Five here.

 

]]> 2850 S2 E10: Why the Odds of Achieving Equitable Pay Are Never in Our Favor, with Enrique Esclusa It’s not that HR doesn’t want to pay you equitably… It’s that sometimes we just can’t. The odds are… rarely ever in our favor. So what can we do to eliminate the constant source friction that pay inequity causes?    Hebba dives into the complex world of compensation management with guest Enrique Esclusa, co-founder and co-CEO of Assemble. They unravel the reasons why understanding equity as an employee is so important, the role of market data in decision-making, and the challenges HR departments face in managing pay equity and transparency. Enrique shares insights on how misalignment between leadership, HR, recruiting, and finance can lead to compensation problems, and emphasizes the need for fair and consistent practices.  Plus, can we finally just be done with the shortcomings of spreadsheet compensation management? Enrique certainly thinks so—he explains the benefits of using a platform like Assemble to streamline the process and ensure pay transparency and equity.   00:00:00 - Assemble: Revolutionizing Compensation Management Platform 00:01:02 - HR Hot Take 00:02:50 - Avoiding Common Mistakes in Compensation Management 00:05:57 - Aligning Leadership and HR 00:10:56 - The Downside of Traditional Compensation Management 00:16:48 - Boosting Employee Morale with Transparent Compensation 00:25:08 - Understanding Equity: 3 Key Factors 00:31:46 - The Importance of Data in HR Compensation 00:40:50 - Addressing Pay Equity in DEI Programs 00:47:52 - The Root Cause of Compensation Problems 00:53:57 - HR's Potential to Fix Compensation Problems   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Learn More About Assemble:  Website: https://www.assemble.inc/demo   Follow Enrique: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-j-esclusa/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef It’s not that HR doesn’t want to pay you equitably… It’s that sometimes we just can’t. The odds are… rarely ever in our favor. So what can we do to eliminate the constant source friction that pay inequity causes?    Hebba dives into the complex world of compensation management with guest Enrique Esclusa, co-founder and co-CEO of Assemble. They unravel the reasons why understanding equity as an employee is so important, the role of market data in decision-making, and the challenges HR departments face in managing pay equity and transparency. Enrique shares insights on how misalignment between leadership, HR, recruiting, and finance can lead to compensation problems, and emphasizes the need for fair and consistent practices.  Plus, can we finally just be done with the shortcomings of spreadsheet compensation management? Enrique certainly thinks so—he explains the benefits of using a platform like Assemble to streamline the process and ensure pay transparency and equity.   00:00:00 - Assemble: Revolutionizing Compensation Management Platform 00:01:02 - HR Hot Take 00:02:50 - Avoiding Common Mistakes in Compensation Management 00:05:57 - Aligning Leadership and HR 00:10:56 - The Downside of Traditional Compensation Management 00:16:48 - Boosting Employee Morale with Transparent Compensation 00:25:08 - Understanding Equity: 3 Key Factors 00:31:46 - The Importance of Data in HR Compensation 00:40:50 - Addressing Pay Equity in DEI Programs 00:47:52 - The Root Cause of Compensation Problems 00:53:57 - HR's Potential to Fix Compensation Problems   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Learn More About Assemble:  Website: https://www.assemble.inc/demo   Follow Enrique: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-j-esclusa/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   It’s not that HR doesn’t want to pay you equitably… It’s that sometimes we just can’t. The odds are… rarely ever in our favor. So what can we do to eliminate the constant source friction that pay inequity causes?   

Hebba dives into the complex world of compensation management with guest Enrique Esclusa, co-founder and co-CEO of Assemble. They unravel the reasons why understanding equity as an employee is so important, the role of market data in decision-making, and the challenges HR departments face in managing pay equity and transparency.

Enrique shares insights on how misalignment between leadership, HR, recruiting, and finance can lead to compensation problems, and emphasizes the need for fair and consistent practices. 

Plus, can we finally just be done with the shortcomings of spreadsheet compensation management? Enrique certainly thinks so—he explains the benefits of using a platform like Assemble to streamline the process and ensure pay transparency and equity.

 

00:00:00 - Assemble: Revolutionizing Compensation Management Platform

00:01:02 - HR Hot Take

00:02:50 - Avoiding Common Mistakes in Compensation Management

00:05:57 - Aligning Leadership and HR

00:10:56 - The Downside of Traditional Compensation Management

00:16:48 - Boosting Employee Morale with Transparent Compensation

00:25:08 - Understanding Equity: 3 Key Factors

00:31:46 - The Importance of Data in HR Compensation

00:40:50 - Addressing Pay Equity in DEI Programs

00:47:52 - The Root Cause of Compensation Problems

00:53:57 - HR's Potential to Fix Compensation Problems

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Learn More About Assemble: 

Website: https://www.assemble.inc/demo

 

Follow Enrique:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-j-esclusa/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

 

Find out more about 15Five here.

 

]]> 3411 S2 E9: Nightmare on HR Street: HR Horror Stories // Halloween Special Who needs Halloween night, when we barely survive our own horror story each and every day?  Join Hebba as she shares hair-raising HR horror stories that will send shivers up your spine and make you double-check each and every email and document you send in this Halloween special. From ghostbusting in the workplace to employees submitting unusual receipts, she’s got audience stories that will leave you even more scarred for life than *that one* scene from “Signs.” …Yeah, you know the one we’re talking about.  But it's not all fright and fear—Hebba also discusses some real-life workplace issues, such as morale, growth, and talent retention. Discover the challenges of creating a dog-friendly office and the unexpected consequences of implementing new benefits. And if you have your own HR horror story to share, don't be afraid to submit your own spine-chilling tales through Hebba’s anonymous form. So grab your favorite Halloween treat, lock your computer, strap down you last shred of sanity, and prepare for a descent into the upside-down world of HR!   00:00:00 - HR Horror Stories Shared on Podcast 00:02:44 - Employee Discovers Termination Email on Manager's Computer 00:04:05 - The Hilarious Expense Receipt Fail 00:06:38 - AI Notetaker Bots Transforming Meeting Efficiency 00:09:17 - Avoid HR Mistakes: Double Check 00:11:29 - Solving Morale, Growth, and Talent Retention Issues 00:13:18 - Halloween-Inspired HR Horror Stories 00:14:40 - Manager's Inappropriate Relationships Cause Scandal   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Who needs Halloween night, when we barely survive our own horror story each and every day?  Join Hebba as she shares hair-raising HR horror stories that will send shivers up your spine and make you double-check each and every email and document you send in this Halloween special. From ghostbusting in the workplace to employees submitting unusual receipts, she’s got audience stories that will leave you even more scarred for life than *that one* scene from “Signs.” …Yeah, you know the one we’re talking about.  But it's not all fright and fear—Hebba also discusses some real-life workplace issues, such as morale, growth, and talent retention. Discover the challenges of creating a dog-friendly office and the unexpected consequences of implementing new benefits. And if you have your own HR horror story to share, don't be afraid to submit your own spine-chilling tales through Hebba’s anonymous form. So grab your favorite Halloween treat, lock your computer, strap down you last shred of sanity, and prepare for a descent into the upside-down world of HR!   00:00:00 - HR Horror Stories Shared on Podcast 00:02:44 - Employee Discovers Termination Email on Manager's Computer 00:04:05 - The Hilarious Expense Receipt Fail 00:06:38 - AI Notetaker Bots Transforming Meeting Efficiency 00:09:17 - Avoid HR Mistakes: Double Check 00:11:29 - Solving Morale, Growth, and Talent Retention Issues 00:13:18 - Halloween-Inspired HR Horror Stories 00:14:40 - Manager's Inappropriate Relationships Cause Scandal   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   Who needs Halloween night, when we barely survive our own horror story each and every day? 

Join Hebba as she shares hair-raising HR horror stories that will send shivers up your spine and make you double-check each and every email and document you send in this Halloween special.

From ghostbusting in the workplace to employees submitting unusual receipts, she’s got audience stories that will leave you even more scarred for life than *that one* scene from “Signs.” …Yeah, you know the one we’re talking about. 

But it's not all fright and fear—Hebba also discusses some real-life workplace issues, such as morale, growth, and talent retention. Discover the challenges of creating a dog-friendly office and the unexpected consequences of implementing new benefits.

And if you have your own HR horror story to share, don't be afraid to submit your own spine-chilling tales through Hebba’s anonymous form.

So grab your favorite Halloween treat, lock your computer, strap down you last shred of sanity, and prepare for a descent into the upside-down world of HR!

 

00:00:00 - HR Horror Stories Shared on Podcast

00:02:44 - Employee Discovers Termination Email on Manager's Computer

00:04:05 - The Hilarious Expense Receipt Fail

00:06:38 - AI Notetaker Bots Transforming Meeting Efficiency

00:09:17 - Avoid HR Mistakes: Double Check

00:11:29 - Solving Morale, Growth, and Talent Retention Issues

00:13:18 - Halloween-Inspired HR Horror Stories

00:14:40 - Manager's Inappropriate Relationships Cause Scandal

 


For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

 

Find out more about 15Five here.

 

]]> 1091 S2 E8: Healing From Burnout and Finding Your Passion for HR Again, with Tracie Sponenberg Burnout and failure are inevitable in HR. So how can we grow and learn from our own mistakes? Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of the Granite Group, joins Hebba to discuss her storied career in HR and to share her love/hate relationship with the industry as a whole. She reveals why open communication and having conversations with your employees, whether it’s good, bad, or anything in between is vital to anyone working in HR.  Then, she and Hebba delve into various topics, including the challenges of maintaining a small company culture while scaling, the changing landscape of HR roles, and the shift towards leading with humanity rather than compliance. And stay tuned because later, Tracie opens up about her own experiences with burnout and offers advice on setting boundaries and protecting yourself from burnout in the HR field. 00:01:36 - HR Hot Take 00:03:43 - From Personnel to HR: Finding My Passion 00:07:40 - Key Inflection Points in Tracy’s HR Career 00:11:53 - The Changing Landscape of HR 00:18:08 - The Emotional Burden of HR 00:22:59 - The Evolution of HR and Internal Communication 00:26:35 - Maintaining Company Culture as You Scale 00:28:52 - Preventing and Healing from Burnout 00:37:19 - The Future of HR and People: More Advisory and External Roles 00:43:29 - The Importance of Communication with CEOs For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.  Follow Tracie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciesponenberg/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Burnout and failure are inevitable in HR. So how can we grow and learn from our own mistakes? Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of the Granite Group, joins Hebba to discuss her storied career in HR and to share her love/hate relationship with the industry as a whole. She reveals why open communication and having conversations with your employees, whether it’s good, bad, or anything in between is vital to anyone working in HR.  Then, she and Hebba delve into various topics, including the challenges of maintaining a small company culture while scaling, the changing landscape of HR roles, and the shift towards leading with humanity rather than compliance. And stay tuned because later, Tracie opens up about her own experiences with burnout and offers advice on setting boundaries and protecting yourself from burnout in the HR field. 00:01:36 - HR Hot Take 00:03:43 - From Personnel to HR: Finding My Passion 00:07:40 - Key Inflection Points in Tracy’s HR Career 00:11:53 - The Changing Landscape of HR 00:18:08 - The Emotional Burden of HR 00:22:59 - The Evolution of HR and Internal Communication 00:26:35 - Maintaining Company Culture as You Scale 00:28:52 - Preventing and Healing from Burnout 00:37:19 - The Future of HR and People: More Advisory and External Roles 00:43:29 - The Importance of Communication with CEOs For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.  Follow Tracie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciesponenberg/ Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! Burnout and failure are inevitable in HR. So how can we grow and learn from our own mistakes?

Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of the Granite Group, joins Hebba to discuss her storied career in HR and to share her love/hate relationship with the industry as a whole. She reveals why open communication and having conversations with your employees, whether it’s good, bad, or anything in between is vital to anyone working in HR. 

Then, she and Hebba delve into various topics, including the challenges of maintaining a small company culture while scaling, the changing landscape of HR roles, and the shift towards leading with humanity rather than compliance.

And stay tuned because later, Tracie opens up about her own experiences with burnout and offers advice on setting boundaries and protecting yourself from burnout in the HR field.


00:01:36 - HR Hot Take

00:03:43 - From Personnel to HR: Finding My Passion

00:07:40 - Key Inflection Points in Tracy’s HR Career

00:11:53 - The Changing Landscape of HR

00:18:08 - The Emotional Burden of HR

00:22:59 - The Evolution of HR and Internal Communication

00:26:35 - Maintaining Company Culture as You Scale

00:28:52 - Preventing and Healing from Burnout

00:37:19 - The Future of HR and People: More Advisory and External Roles

00:43:29 - The Importance of Communication with CEOs


For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 


Follow Tracie:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciesponenberg/


Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 


Find out more about 15Five here.


And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers.

Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

]]> 2879 S2 E7: It's Not You, It's Me: Uncovering If You're Compatible with Your Company, with Jessica Winder Determining if employee-workplace fit should be a two-way street. So why does the recruitment process feel like a one-way street for so many job-seekers?  Jessica Winder, Senior VP of People at Refine Labs, shares her insights on how workplaces should rethink compatibility, and the steps employees can take to ensure a potential workplace is right for them.   From considering factors like transparency in the interview process to creating lists and asking the right questions, Jessica provides valuable advice for job seekers like the importance of work-life balance, career growth, and compensation in the decision-making process.  00:01:43 - The Truth Behind Corporate Math 00:02:55 - How to Determine Company Compatibility 00:03:45 - The Importance of Flexibility and Innovation in the Workplace 00:06:30 - Interview Tips: The Power of Lists 00:07:47 - Red Flags to Watch for in Job Interviews 00:11:47 - Navigating Temporary Jobs During Unemployment 00:16:15 - The Rise of Remote Work 00:18:18 - The Importance of Leadership in Job Interviews 00:22:13 - Ensuring Candidates Understand Company Culture 00:25:43 - The Problem with the Phrase "Culture Fit" 00:28:57 - Ranking the Importance of Workplace Factors 00:32:09 - Research Before Accepting a Job   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Buy Her Book “The Hidden Gem Within”   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Determining if employee-workplace fit should be a two-way street. So why does the recruitment process feel like a one-way street for so many job-seekers?  Jessica Winder, Senior VP of People at Refine Labs, shares her insights on how workplaces should rethink compatibility, and the steps employees can take to ensure a potential workplace is right for them.   From considering factors like transparency in the interview process to creating lists and asking the right questions, Jessica provides valuable advice for job seekers like the importance of work-life balance, career growth, and compensation in the decision-making process.  00:01:43 - The Truth Behind Corporate Math 00:02:55 - How to Determine Company Compatibility 00:03:45 - The Importance of Flexibility and Innovation in the Workplace 00:06:30 - Interview Tips: The Power of Lists 00:07:47 - Red Flags to Watch for in Job Interviews 00:11:47 - Navigating Temporary Jobs During Unemployment 00:16:15 - The Rise of Remote Work 00:18:18 - The Importance of Leadership in Job Interviews 00:22:13 - Ensuring Candidates Understand Company Culture 00:25:43 - The Problem with the Phrase "Culture Fit" 00:28:57 - Ranking the Importance of Workplace Factors 00:32:09 - Research Before Accepting a Job   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Buy Her Book “The Hidden Gem Within”   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.   And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! Determining if employee-workplace fit should be a two-way street. So why does the recruitment process feel like a one-way street for so many job-seekers? 

Jessica Winder, Senior VP of People at Refine Labs, shares her insights on how workplaces should rethink compatibility, and the steps employees can take to ensure a potential workplace is right for them.  

From considering factors like transparency in the interview process to creating lists and asking the right questions, Jessica provides valuable advice for job seekers like the importance of work-life balance, career growth, and compensation in the decision-making process. 


00:01:43 - The Truth Behind Corporate Math

00:02:55 - How to Determine Company Compatibility

00:03:45 - The Importance of Flexibility and Innovation in the Workplace

00:06:30 - Interview Tips: The Power of Lists

00:07:47 - Red Flags to Watch for in Job Interviews

00:11:47 - Navigating Temporary Jobs During Unemployment

00:16:15 - The Rise of Remote Work

00:18:18 - The Importance of Leadership in Job Interviews

00:22:13 - Ensuring Candidates Understand Company Culture

00:25:43 - The Problem with the Phrase "Culture Fit"

00:28:57 - Ranking the Importance of Workplace Factors

00:32:09 - Research Before Accepting a Job

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Jessica:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/

Buy Her Book “The Hidden Gem Within”

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

 

Find out more about 15Five here.

 

And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers.

Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

]]> 2496 S2 E6: Why First Time Founders Need to Build with Equity, with Desiree Morton Startup founders aren’t always building their companies with equity in mind… On this week’s pod, Hebba sits down with Desiree Morton, a DEI practitioner and tech founder, to discuss the importance of building companies with equity in mind from the beginning. From managing expectations to prioritizing equity initiatives, Desiree shares valuable insights and advice for creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.  Bonus: Hebba and Desiree chat about why manipulation isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to equity, why it’s okay to admit your baby’s ugly (because, let’s face it, not everyone thinks it’s cute), and how “He’s Just Not That Into You” is applicable to just about everything. Plus, everyone’s got baggage—so how can we approach difficult situations (and er… people) using a more empathetic framework?    00:01:24 - The Influence of DEI in Operations 00:03:30 - Building a Company with Equity 00:14:19 - Addressing Equity Problems in HR 00:15:59 - Building Strong Employee Resource Groups 00:18:22 - Challenges of Building with Equity 00:24:47 - Prioritizing Equity Initiatives in Business 00:29:36 - How to Juggle Business and HR Priorities 00:36:09 - Creating an Equitable Environment for Employees 00:39:41 - Equity Issues: Advice for First-Time Founders 00:44:49 - Innovate, Not Rely on Tech for HR Equity 00:50:15 - Building Equity and Exit Strategies   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Desiree: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireekmorton/ Website: https://www.aginci.com/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Startup founders aren’t always building their companies with equity in mind… On this week’s pod, Hebba sits down with Desiree Morton, a DEI practitioner and tech founder, to discuss the importance of building companies with equity in mind from the beginning. From managing expectations to prioritizing equity initiatives, Desiree shares valuable insights and advice for creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace.  Bonus: Hebba and Desiree chat about why manipulation isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to equity, why it’s okay to admit your baby’s ugly (because, let’s face it, not everyone thinks it’s cute), and how “He’s Just Not That Into You” is applicable to just about everything. Plus, everyone’s got baggage—so how can we approach difficult situations (and er… people) using a more empathetic framework?    00:01:24 - The Influence of DEI in Operations 00:03:30 - Building a Company with Equity 00:14:19 - Addressing Equity Problems in HR 00:15:59 - Building Strong Employee Resource Groups 00:18:22 - Challenges of Building with Equity 00:24:47 - Prioritizing Equity Initiatives in Business 00:29:36 - How to Juggle Business and HR Priorities 00:36:09 - Creating an Equitable Environment for Employees 00:39:41 - Equity Issues: Advice for First-Time Founders 00:44:49 - Innovate, Not Rely on Tech for HR Equity 00:50:15 - Building Equity and Exit Strategies   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Desiree: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireekmorton/ Website: https://www.aginci.com/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! Startup founders aren’t always building their companies with equity in mind…

On this week’s pod, Hebba sits down with Desiree Morton, a DEI practitioner and tech founder, to discuss the importance of building companies with equity in mind from the beginning. From managing expectations to prioritizing equity initiatives, Desiree shares valuable insights and advice for creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace. 

Bonus: Hebba and Desiree chat about why manipulation isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to equity, why it’s okay to admit your baby’s ugly (because, let’s face it, not everyone thinks it’s cute), and how “He’s Just Not That Into You” is applicable to just about everything.

Plus, everyone’s got baggage—so how can we approach difficult situations (and er… people) using a more empathetic framework? 

 

00:01:24 - The Influence of DEI in Operations

00:03:30 - Building a Company with Equity

00:14:19 - Addressing Equity Problems in HR

00:15:59 - Building Strong Employee Resource Groups

00:18:22 - Challenges of Building with Equity

00:24:47 - Prioritizing Equity Initiatives in Business

00:29:36 - How to Juggle Business and HR Priorities

00:36:09 - Creating an Equitable Environment for Employees

00:39:41 - Equity Issues: Advice for First-Time Founders

00:44:49 - Innovate, Not Rely on Tech for HR Equity

00:50:15 - Building Equity and Exit Strategies

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Desiree:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireekmorton/

Website: https://www.aginci.com/

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

Find out more about 15Five here.

And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers.

Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

]]> 3287 S2 E5: Creating Inclusive Hiring Practices With Dani Herrera Is it possible to eliminate bias in the workplace? Not really, no. However, we can, at the very least, strive to minimize our unconscious biases. In this episode, Hebba sits down with Dani Herrera, an expert in talent and recruiting with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, to discuss the various challenges recruiters face and how they often lack the necessary tools and resources to excel in their roles. Dani also shares her insights on mitigating the lesser-known biases in hiring while emphasizing the importance of utilizing more inclusive and equitable hiring practices. Plus, is anyone actually reading your cover letter? Tune in to hear Dani’s personal case for doing away with cover letters and her thoughts on why hiring processes are in desperate need of modernization   00:00:02 - Improving Workplace Cultures 00:01:32 - Separating DNI and HR Departments 00:03:12 - The Importance of Inclusive Hiring 00:09:19 - Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Hiring 00:16:30 - Rethinking Resumes and Cover Letters 00:25:14 - The Importance of Inclusive Hiring for Diversity Recruitment 00:34:57 - Building Inclusive Talent Practices for Hiring Success 00:41:43 - The Untapped Potential of Recruiters 00:44:23 - The Importance of Diversity in HR 00:45:58 - Connect with Dani on LinkedIn   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Dani:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielagherrera/ Newsletter: https://www.deibydani.com   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!   Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Is it possible to eliminate bias in the workplace? Not really, no. However, we can, at the very least, strive to minimize our unconscious biases. In this episode, Hebba sits down with Dani Herrera, an expert in talent and recruiting with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, to discuss the various challenges recruiters face and how they often lack the necessary tools and resources to excel in their roles. Dani also shares her insights on mitigating the lesser-known biases in hiring while emphasizing the importance of utilizing more inclusive and equitable hiring practices. Plus, is anyone actually reading your cover letter? Tune in to hear Dani’s personal case for doing away with cover letters and her thoughts on why hiring processes are in desperate need of modernization   00:00:02 - Improving Workplace Cultures 00:01:32 - Separating DNI and HR Departments 00:03:12 - The Importance of Inclusive Hiring 00:09:19 - Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Hiring 00:16:30 - Rethinking Resumes and Cover Letters 00:25:14 - The Importance of Inclusive Hiring for Diversity Recruitment 00:34:57 - Building Inclusive Talent Practices for Hiring Success 00:41:43 - The Untapped Potential of Recruiters 00:44:23 - The Importance of Diversity in HR 00:45:58 - Connect with Dani on LinkedIn   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Dani:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielagherrera/ Newsletter: https://www.deibydani.com   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!   Is it possible to eliminate bias in the workplace? Not really, no. However, we can, at the very least, strive to minimize our unconscious biases.

In this episode, Hebba sits down with Dani Herrera, an expert in talent and recruiting with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, to discuss the various challenges recruiters face and how they often lack the necessary tools and resources to excel in their roles.

Dani also shares her insights on mitigating the lesser-known biases in hiring while emphasizing the importance of utilizing more inclusive and equitable hiring practices.

Plus, is anyone actually reading your cover letter? Tune in to hear Dani’s personal case for doing away with cover letters and her thoughts on why hiring processes are in desperate need of modernization

 

00:00:02 - Improving Workplace Cultures

00:01:32 - Separating DNI and HR Departments

00:03:12 - The Importance of Inclusive Hiring

00:09:19 - Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Hiring

00:16:30 - Rethinking Resumes and Cover Letters

00:25:14 - The Importance of Inclusive Hiring for Diversity Recruitment

00:34:57 - Building Inclusive Talent Practices for Hiring Success

00:41:43 - The Untapped Potential of Recruiters

00:44:23 - The Importance of Diversity in HR

00:45:58 - Connect with Dani on LinkedIn

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Dani: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielagherrera/

Newsletter: https://www.deibydani.com

 

Follow Hebba: 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

Find out more about 15Five here.

And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers.

Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!


 

]]> 2927 S2 E4: The Good, the Great, the Exceptional—What Makes an HR Leader Great? with Adam Weber What separates the good from the great HR leaders? Adam Weber, host of HR Superstars and Chief Evangelist at 15five, has talked to thousands of HR leaders and in this episode he shares his observations about what characteristics make an HR leader exceptional. From the importance of understanding the business to activating your managers, Adam shares what he’s learned and how you can deploy it tomorrow.   00:02:53 - What Separates Good HR Leaders from Great Ones? 00:04:45 - Improving Employee Departures 00:07:21 - Helping HR Leaders Overcome Obstacles 00:09:58 - Learning from HR Leaders: 5 Tips for Success 00:12:27 - The Traits of Courageous HR Leaders 00:24:08 - Key Metrics for HR Success 00:30:54 - The Impact of Managers on Employee Experience 00:38:51 - Improving Manager Activation in HR 00:42:27 - Revolutionizing Performance Management in HR 00:44:31 - Adam Weber Shares Insights on Strategic HR   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Adam:  Podcast: HR Superstars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetadam/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef What separates the good from the great HR leaders? Adam Weber, host of HR Superstars and Chief Evangelist at 15five, has talked to thousands of HR leaders and in this episode he shares his observations about what characteristics make an HR leader exceptional. From the importance of understanding the business to activating your managers, Adam shares what he’s learned and how you can deploy it tomorrow.   00:02:53 - What Separates Good HR Leaders from Great Ones? 00:04:45 - Improving Employee Departures 00:07:21 - Helping HR Leaders Overcome Obstacles 00:09:58 - Learning from HR Leaders: 5 Tips for Success 00:12:27 - The Traits of Courageous HR Leaders 00:24:08 - Key Metrics for HR Success 00:30:54 - The Impact of Managers on Employee Experience 00:38:51 - Improving Manager Activation in HR 00:42:27 - Revolutionizing Performance Management in HR 00:44:31 - Adam Weber Shares Insights on Strategic HR   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Adam:  Podcast: HR Superstars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetadam/   Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report! What separates the good from the great HR leaders?

Adam Weber, host of HR Superstars and Chief Evangelist at 15five, has talked to thousands of HR leaders and in this episode he shares his observations about what characteristics make an HR leader exceptional.

From the importance of understanding the business to activating your managers, Adam shares what he’s learned and how you can deploy it tomorrow.

 

00:02:53 - What Separates Good HR Leaders from Great Ones?

00:04:45 - Improving Employee Departures

00:07:21 - Helping HR Leaders Overcome Obstacles

00:09:58 - Learning from HR Leaders: 5 Tips for Success

00:12:27 - The Traits of Courageous HR Leaders

00:24:08 - Key Metrics for HR Success

00:30:54 - The Impact of Managers on Employee Experience

00:38:51 - Improving Manager Activation in HR

00:42:27 - Revolutionizing Performance Management in HR

00:44:31 - Adam Weber Shares Insights on Strategic HR

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Adam: 

Podcast: HR Superstars

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetadam/

 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

Find out more about 15Five here.


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]]> 2559 S2 E3: We Have Trust Issues, But So Do You: Fostering Trust in HR, with Minda Harts People trust their next-door neighbor more than they trust their HR department—and that’s a massive problem.  So how can HR work to create an environment built upon trust and transparency? Minda Harts, author of "The Memo," joins Hebba to discuss the importance of trust in the workplace and how HR professionals can rebuild it after layoffs. Minda and Hebba explore the challenges of transparency and confidentiality and the role of HR in shaping the future of work.  How do you bridge the gap between what the people need and what the business needs? Turns out there is a solution! Tune in for the answer and an insightful conversation that will leave you inspired to bring your authentic self to work and foster a culture of trust.   00:00:00 - Minda Hartz Discusses HR Challenges 00:00:24 - Mindar's Journey: From Author to HR Professional 00:02:07 - Building Workplace Trust: Common Challenges 00:03:44 - The Impact of Trust in Workplace Communication 00:10:09 - Restoring Trust in the Workplace 00:14:49 - Rebuilding Trust After Layoffs: Tips for Employers 00:21:07 - Building Trust in Remote Communication 00:25:49 - Building Trust Requires Fixing Bad Habits 00:31:59 - The Importance of Trust in HR 00:33:00 - Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in HR 00:40:35 - Reframing the Role of HR 00:42:56 - Mindaharsh's Close Second to Beyonce Concert   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef     Check Out Minda’s Books:  Website: https://www.mindaharts.com/ Follow Minda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:59:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef People trust their next-door neighbor more than they trust their HR department—and that’s a massive problem.  So how can HR work to create an environment built upon trust and transparency? Minda Harts, author of "The Memo," joins Hebba to discuss the importance of trust in the workplace and how HR professionals can rebuild it after layoffs. Minda and Hebba explore the challenges of transparency and confidentiality and the role of HR in shaping the future of work.  How do you bridge the gap between what the people need and what the business needs? Turns out there is a solution! Tune in for the answer and an insightful conversation that will leave you inspired to bring your authentic self to work and foster a culture of trust.   00:00:00 - Minda Hartz Discusses HR Challenges 00:00:24 - Mindar's Journey: From Author to HR Professional 00:02:07 - Building Workplace Trust: Common Challenges 00:03:44 - The Impact of Trust in Workplace Communication 00:10:09 - Restoring Trust in the Workplace 00:14:49 - Rebuilding Trust After Layoffs: Tips for Employers 00:21:07 - Building Trust in Remote Communication 00:25:49 - Building Trust Requires Fixing Bad Habits 00:31:59 - The Importance of Trust in HR 00:33:00 - Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in HR 00:40:35 - Reframing the Role of HR 00:42:56 - Mindaharsh's Close Second to Beyonce Concert   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef     Check Out Minda’s Books:  Website: https://www.mindaharts.com/ Follow Minda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. People trust their next-door neighbor more than they trust their HR department—and that’s a massive problem. 

So how can HR work to create an environment built upon trust and transparency?

Minda Harts, author of "The Memo," joins Hebba to discuss the importance of trust in the workplace and how HR professionals can rebuild it after layoffs. Minda and Hebba explore the challenges of transparency and confidentiality and the role of HR in shaping the future of work. 

How do you bridge the gap between what the people need and what the business needs? Turns out there is a solution!

Tune in for the answer and an insightful conversation that will leave you inspired to bring your authentic self to work and foster a culture of trust.

 

00:00:00 - Minda Hartz Discusses HR Challenges

00:00:24 - Mindar's Journey: From Author to HR Professional

00:02:07 - Building Workplace Trust: Common Challenges

00:03:44 - The Impact of Trust in Workplace Communication

00:10:09 - Restoring Trust in the Workplace

00:14:49 - Rebuilding Trust After Layoffs: Tips for Employers

00:21:07 - Building Trust in Remote Communication

00:25:49 - Building Trust Requires Fixing Bad Habits

00:31:59 - The Importance of Trust in HR

00:33:00 - Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in HR

00:40:35 - Reframing the Role of HR

00:42:56 - Mindaharsh's Close Second to Beyonce Concert

 


For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

 

Check Out Minda’s Books: 

Website: https://www.mindaharts.com/


Follow Minda:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/

 

Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

Find out more about 15Five here.

]]> 2679 S2 E2: Jessica Zwaan on AI and Tech's Equity Evolution In this week’s pod, Hebba sits down with Jessica Zwaan, COO of Whereby and the author of "Built for People,” to chat about AI’s potential impact on the structure of compensation and equity in the workspace and the evolving landscape of HR. Jessica unleashes a few of her hottest HR takes, predicting a shift towards employees demanding more equity stakes in something she affectionately calls "tech space communism." Then, she and Hebba speculate on the future of compensation structures before bonding over the importance of long-term incentives in companies. Plus, Jessica reveals why HR professionals need to get more obsessed with the numbers— and explains why being obsessed with the metrics is one of the best things you can do for your HR career.    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   0:00 Jessica’s Background 3:59 HR Hot Take 10:34 The Tech Startup Equity Model 18:41 The Role of HR in Equity 21:02 HR and Structuring 23:50 How HR Can Improve at Business Ops 31:00 Market Shifts 36:52 Setting Yourself Up for Future HR Success 41:16 An HR Hill to Die On   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Jessica:  Get the Book: https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/built-for-people-9781398608023 Website: https://www.jessicamayzwaan.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamayzwaan/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:33:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef In this week’s pod, Hebba sits down with Jessica Zwaan, COO of Whereby and the author of "Built for People,” to chat about AI’s potential impact on the structure of compensation and equity in the workspace and the evolving landscape of HR. Jessica unleashes a few of her hottest HR takes, predicting a shift towards employees demanding more equity stakes in something she affectionately calls "tech space communism." Then, she and Hebba speculate on the future of compensation structures before bonding over the importance of long-term incentives in companies. Plus, Jessica reveals why HR professionals need to get more obsessed with the numbers— and explains why being obsessed with the metrics is one of the best things you can do for your HR career.    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   0:00 Jessica’s Background 3:59 HR Hot Take 10:34 The Tech Startup Equity Model 18:41 The Role of HR in Equity 21:02 HR and Structuring 23:50 How HR Can Improve at Business Ops 31:00 Market Shifts 36:52 Setting Yourself Up for Future HR Success 41:16 An HR Hill to Die On   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Jessica:  Get the Book: https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/built-for-people-9781398608023 Website: https://www.jessicamayzwaan.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamayzwaan/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. In this week’s pod, Hebba sits down with Jessica Zwaan, COO of Whereby and the author of "Built for People,” to chat about AI’s potential impact on the structure of compensation and equity in the workspace and the evolving landscape of HR.

Jessica unleashes a few of her hottest HR takes, predicting a shift towards employees demanding more equity stakes in something she affectionately calls "tech space communism." Then, she and Hebba speculate on the future of compensation structures before bonding over the importance of long-term incentives in companies.

Plus, Jessica reveals why HR professionals need to get more obsessed with the numbers— and explains why being obsessed with the metrics is one of the best things you can do for your HR career. 

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

 

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

0:00 Jessica’s Background

3:59 HR Hot Take

10:34 The Tech Startup Equity Model

18:41 The Role of HR in Equity

21:02 HR and Structuring

23:50 How HR Can Improve at Business Ops

31:00 Market Shifts

36:52 Setting Yourself Up for Future HR Success

41:16 An HR Hill to Die On

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

Follow Jessica: 

Get the Book: https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/built-for-people-9781398608023

Website: https://www.jessicamayzwaan.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamayzwaan/

 

Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

Find out more about 15Five here.

]]> 2758 S2 E1: Why Employers Fail to Understand the Needs of Working Parents, with Kim Rohrer Wait— we thought that parents just don’t understand. But as it turns out, workplaces don’t understand parents at all. So how can HR help to better support the working parent? Hebba engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kim Rohrer, Principal Partner at Oyster, a global employment platform reshaping cross-border hiring. With 15 years in HR under her belt, Kim sheds light on the critical role HR plays in nurturing a compassionate workplace as they explore the challenges faced by working moms and parents.  Kim delves into the essential ingredients for parental success, the need for robust childcare options, and how HR teams can foster a supportive environment.  Plus, Kim and Hebba also delve into the impact of microaggressions on employees of color, the case for doing away with unpaid labor, and the value of women's time.   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.      Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000 full Hebba Youssef Wait— we thought that parents just don’t understand. But as it turns out, workplaces don’t understand parents at all. So how can HR help to better support the working parent? Hebba engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kim Rohrer, Principal Partner at Oyster, a global employment platform reshaping cross-border hiring. With 15 years in HR under her belt, Kim sheds light on the critical role HR plays in nurturing a compassionate workplace as they explore the challenges faced by working moms and parents.  Kim delves into the essential ingredients for parental success, the need for robust childcare options, and how HR teams can foster a supportive environment.  Plus, Kim and Hebba also delve into the impact of microaggressions on employees of color, the case for doing away with unpaid labor, and the value of women's time.   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.      Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.  Find out more about 15Five here. Wait— we thought that parents just don’t understand. But as it turns out, workplaces don’t understand parents at all. So how can HR help to better support the working parent?

Hebba engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kim Rohrer, Principal Partner at Oyster, a global employment platform reshaping cross-border hiring. With 15 years in HR under her belt, Kim sheds light on the critical role HR plays in nurturing a compassionate workplace as they explore the challenges faced by working moms and parents. 

Kim delves into the essential ingredients for parental success, the need for robust childcare options, and how HR teams can foster a supportive environment. 

Plus, Kim and Hebba also delve into the impact of microaggressions on employees of color, the case for doing away with unpaid labor, and the value of women's time.

 

For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. 

 

 

Follow Kim:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/

 

Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. 

Find out more about 15Five here.

]]> 3010 New Stand Special: Creating an Environment for Connection https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm Alright— that’s it. We’re finally settling the debate of who wore it best: remote, hybrid, or in-person. Or uh… at the very least, we’re coming to some massively inconclusive conclusions about which work style reigns supreme. In this special series with New Stand, a startup company setting out to improve everyday employee experience— and bring a little bit of daily joy back into employees’ lives— CEO Dave Garcia chats with Hebba about how to cope with in-office mandates, the difficulties of conversational nuances over Slack, and how to chisel away at a person’s professional persona to connect with their juicy, human core (hint: snacks are always a good start).  Plus: How many hours a day do people actually work, and how can workplaces strengthen the employer-employee relationship? But more importantly, why does Hebba despise eating at her desk so much?    Thanks to our sponsors, New Stand, who partners with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team hospitality, employee gifting and rewards, and pop-up events.   New Stand helps bridge the onsite/offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium programs designed to enhance wellbeing, community, and recognition. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com.   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   Check Out New Stand:  Website: https://www.newstand.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisisnewstand  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnewstand/   Follow Dave:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000 New Stand Special: Creating an Environment for Connection full 1 8 Hebba Youssef Alright— that’s it. We’re finally settling the debate of who wore it best: remote, hybrid, or in-person. Or uh… at the very least, we’re coming to some massively inconclusive conclusions about which work style reigns supreme. In this special series with New Stand, a startup company setting out to improve everyday employee experience— and bring a little bit of daily joy back into employees’ lives— CEO Dave Garcia chats with Hebba about how to cope with in-office mandates, the difficulties of conversational nuances over Slack, and how to chisel away at a person’s professional persona to connect with their juicy, human core (hint: snacks are always a good start).  Plus: How many hours a day do people actually work, and how can workplaces strengthen the employer-employee relationship? But more importantly, why does Hebba despise eating at her desk so much?    Thanks to our sponsors, New Stand, who partners with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team hospitality, employee gifting and rewards, and pop-up events.   New Stand helps bridge the onsite/offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium programs designed to enhance wellbeing, community, and recognition. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com.   And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   Check Out New Stand:  Website: https://www.newstand.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisisnewstand  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnewstand/   Follow Dave:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Alright— that’s it. We’re finally settling the debate of who wore it best: remote, hybrid, or in-person. Or uh… at the very least, we’re coming to some massively inconclusive conclusions about which work style reigns supreme.

In this special series with New Stand, a startup company setting out to improve everyday employee experience— and bring a little bit of daily joy back into employees’ lives— CEO Dave Garcia chats with Hebba about how to cope with in-office mandates, the difficulties of conversational nuances over Slack, and how to chisel away at a person’s professional persona to connect with their juicy, human core (hint: snacks are always a good start). 

Plus: How many hours a day do people actually work, and how can workplaces strengthen the employer-employee relationship? But more importantly, why does Hebba despise eating at her desk so much? 

 

Thanks to our sponsors, New Stand, who partners with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team hospitality, employee gifting and rewards, and pop-up events.

 

New Stand helps bridge the onsite/offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium programs designed to enhance wellbeing, community, and recognition. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com.

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

 

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

Check Out New Stand: 

Website: https://www.newstand.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisisnewstand 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnewstand/

 

Follow Dave: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/

 

Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2207 no New Stand Special: Why Employees Stay or Go at Work https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm Work sucks, I know. And since we can’t all make it to Blink 182’s show… How exactly do we cope with the uncertainty of an insanely competitive, wildly unstable job economy?  In this special series with New Stand, a startup company setting out to improve everyday employee experience—and bring a little bit of daily joy back into employees’ lives—CEO Dave Garcia chats with Hebba about the #problematic aspects of workplace culture.   In this ep, they’re breaking down why the effects of a rapidly changing job economy have led to an epidemic of “quiet staying” and why employees have such difficulty staying engaged with, well… doing actual work.   Plus, you might think you can do a better job than your manager… but can you really? Let’s be real—it’s not as easy as it looks. Thanks to our sponsors, New Stand, who partner with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual hospitality, employee gifting and rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite/offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium programs designed to enhance employee wellbeing, community, and recognition. Learn how to bring more joy and satisfaction to your team by visiting newstand.com. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   Check Out New Stand:  Website: https://www.newstand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnewstand/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisisnewstand  Follow Dave:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000 New Stand Special: Why Employees Stay or Go at Work full 1 8 Hebba Youssef Work sucks, I know. And since we can’t all make it to Blink 182’s show… How exactly do we cope with the uncertainty of an insanely competitive, wildly unstable job economy?  In this special series with New Stand, a startup company setting out to improve everyday employee experience—and bring a little bit of daily joy back into employees’ lives—CEO Dave Garcia chats with Hebba about the #problematic aspects of workplace culture.   In this ep, they’re breaking down why the effects of a rapidly changing job economy have led to an epidemic of “quiet staying” and why employees have such difficulty staying engaged with, well… doing actual work.   Plus, you might think you can do a better job than your manager… but can you really? Let’s be real—it’s not as easy as it looks. Thanks to our sponsors, New Stand, who partner with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual hospitality, employee gifting and rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite/offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium programs designed to enhance employee wellbeing, community, and recognition. Learn how to bring more joy and satisfaction to your team by visiting newstand.com. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   Check Out New Stand:  Website: https://www.newstand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnewstand/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisisnewstand  Follow Dave:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Work sucks, I know. And since we can’t all make it to Blink 182’s show… How exactly do we cope with the uncertainty of an insanely competitive, wildly unstable job economy? 

In this special series with New Stand, a startup company setting out to improve everyday employee experience—and bring a little bit of daily joy back into employees’ lives—CEO Dave Garcia chats with Hebba about the #problematic aspects of workplace culture.  

In this ep, they’re breaking down why the effects of a rapidly changing job economy have led to an epidemic of “quiet staying” and why employees have such difficulty staying engaged with, well… doing actual work.  

Plus, you might think you can do a better job than your manager… but can you really? Let’s be real—it’s not as easy as it looks.

Thanks to our sponsors, New Stand, who partner with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual hospitality, employee gifting and rewards, and pop-up events.

New Stand helps bridge the onsite/offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium programs designed to enhance employee wellbeing, community, and recognition. Learn how to bring more joy and satisfaction to your team by visiting newstand.com.

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

 

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

Check Out New Stand: 

Website: https://www.newstand.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnewstand/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisisnewstand 

Follow Dave: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/

 

Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 1581 no S1 E8: How to Build a Better Community https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm Let’s face it— not everyone wants to be at work. So how do you build a better sense of community without feeling like you’re pulling out teeth?  In this live virtual event featuring a panel of HR experts, Hebba and crew discuss the ways in which you can create a better workplace community. How can you foster more virtual interactions? How do you rebuild trust after massive layoffs? And how should you respond to a workforce that doesn’t want to attend work-sponsored events? Plus, stay tuned at the end as they field a rapid-fire round of audience questions, including how to mesh clashing divisions together and whether or not you should attempt to pry a hermit out of its shell.    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   Follow Alex:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexseiler/   Follow Suraiya: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-kara-peopleandculture/   Follow Adrienne:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrampaul/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0000 S1 E8: How to Build a Better Community full 1 9 Hebba Youssef Let’s face it— not everyone wants to be at work. So how do you build a better sense of community without feeling like you’re pulling out teeth?  In this live virtual event featuring a panel of HR experts, Hebba and crew discuss the ways in which you can create a better workplace community. How can you foster more virtual interactions? How do you rebuild trust after massive layoffs? And how should you respond to a workforce that doesn’t want to attend work-sponsored events? Plus, stay tuned at the end as they field a rapid-fire round of audience questions, including how to mesh clashing divisions together and whether or not you should attempt to pry a hermit out of its shell.    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   Follow Alex:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexseiler/   Follow Suraiya: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-kara-peopleandculture/   Follow Adrienne:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrampaul/ Let’s face it— not everyone wants to be at work. So how do you build a better sense of community without feeling like you’re pulling out teeth? 

In this live virtual event featuring a panel of HR experts, Hebba and crew discuss the ways in which you can create a better workplace community. How can you foster more virtual interactions? How do you rebuild trust after massive layoffs? And how should you respond to a workforce that doesn’t want to attend work-sponsored events?

Plus, stay tuned at the end as they field a rapid-fire round of audience questions, including how to mesh clashing divisions together and whether or not you should attempt to pry a hermit out of its shell. 

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

 

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

Follow Alex: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexseiler/

 

Follow Suraiya:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-kara-peopleandculture/

 

Follow Adrienne: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrampaul/

]]> 3105 no S1 E7: Managing Relationships At Work https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm   Over 50% of all employees are stressed out at work. Could it have anything to do with the fact that in the same survey, 69% of managers said they felt uncomfortable actually managing them?   In this live virtual event, Hebba chats with the co-founder of the employee-centric HR suite, Skillcycle, about the role that power dynamics play in the managing workplace relationships. How do you show empathy to employees who feel powerless in the workplace, and what can you do when the people without power have no one that looks like them in those positions of power?    Hebba and Rebecca talk about managing conflict with difficult coworkers, some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to navigating relationships at work, and how to handle a leader with a low EQ.   Plus, stay tuned at the end as they field audience questions.    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   Follow Rebecca:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccataylor2/   Follow Hebba:    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:00 -0000 S1 E7: Managing Relationships At Work full 1 7 Hebba Youssef   Over 50% of all employees are stressed out at work. Could it have anything to do with the fact that in the same survey, 69% of managers said they felt uncomfortable actually managing them?   In this live virtual event, Hebba chats with the co-founder of the employee-centric HR suite, Skillcycle, about the role that power dynamics play in the managing workplace relationships. How do you show empathy to employees who feel powerless in the workplace, and what can you do when the people without power have no one that looks like them in those positions of power?    Hebba and Rebecca talk about managing conflict with difficult coworkers, some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to navigating relationships at work, and how to handle a leader with a low EQ.   Plus, stay tuned at the end as they field audience questions.    And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.   https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/   Follow Rebecca:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccataylor2/   Follow Hebba:    LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef    

Over 50% of all employees are stressed out at work. Could it have anything to do with the fact that in the same survey, 69% of managers said they felt uncomfortable actually managing them?

 

In this live virtual event, Hebba chats with the co-founder of the employee-centric HR suite, Skillcycle, about the role that power dynamics play in the managing workplace relationships. How do you show empathy to employees who feel powerless in the workplace, and what can you do when the people without power have no one that looks like them in those positions of power? 

 

Hebba and Rebecca talk about managing conflict with difficult coworkers, some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to navigating relationships at work, and how to handle a leader with a low EQ.

 

Plus, stay tuned at the end as they field audience questions. 

 

And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

 

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

 

Follow Rebecca:

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccataylor2/

 

Follow Hebba: 

 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

 

]]> 3333 no S1 E6: WTF Is Going On In The Talent World? https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm The job market and talent world feels way too confusing right now, so what’s going on?  In this series finale, Hebba is joined by Rie Grant, a Recruiting Manager, Anessa Fike, CEO and Founder of Fike + Co, and Cassandra Smith, Technical Talent Acquisition at NPR, for this last virtual event. They discuss five questions that get right to the heart of talent acquisition, including how to help candidates stand out in a crowded marketplace, red flags to look for during interviews, and what recruiters are focusing on right now. Plus you’ll hear the panel’s responses to questions from the live audience. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Rie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rie-grant/ Follow Anessa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessafike/ Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiesmithrecruiter/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 S1 E6: WTF Is Going On In The Talent World? full 1 6 Hebba Youssef The job market and talent world feels way too confusing right now, so what’s going on?  In this series finale, Hebba is joined by Rie Grant, a Recruiting Manager, Anessa Fike, CEO and Founder of Fike + Co, and Cassandra Smith, Technical Talent Acquisition at NPR, for this last virtual event. They discuss five questions that get right to the heart of talent acquisition, including how to help candidates stand out in a crowded marketplace, red flags to look for during interviews, and what recruiters are focusing on right now. Plus you’ll hear the panel’s responses to questions from the live audience. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Rie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rie-grant/ Follow Anessa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessafike/ Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiesmithrecruiter/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef The job market and talent world feels way too confusing right now, so what’s going on? 

In this series finale, Hebba is joined by Rie Grant, a Recruiting Manager, Anessa Fike, CEO and Founder of Fike + Co, and Cassandra Smith, Technical Talent Acquisition at NPR, for this last virtual event.

They discuss five questions that get right to the heart of talent acquisition, including how to help candidates stand out in a crowded marketplace, red flags to look for during interviews, and what recruiters are focusing on right now.


Plus you’ll hear the panel’s responses to questions from the live audience.


Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. 

New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com


And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free.


And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/


Follow Rie:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rie-grant/


Follow Anessa:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessafike/


Follow Cassandra:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiesmithrecruiter/


Follow Hebba: 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3136 no S1 E5: The Feedback And Wellbeing Connection https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm How can you give (and receive) feedback in a way that puts wellbeing firmly at the center? Hebba is joined by Nesa K. Johnson, Global Chief People Officer at GCI Group. They get into how trauma can affect how you receive feedback, the best approach to take when blame becomes an issue, and how to think of feedback as a strategic input. Plus Hebba and Nesa answer questions from the audience at this virtual event. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow: Nesa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesajohnson/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0000 S1 E5: The Feedback And Wellbeing Connection full 1 5 Hebba Youssef How can you give (and receive) feedback in a way that puts wellbeing firmly at the center? Hebba is joined by Nesa K. Johnson, Global Chief People Officer at GCI Group. They get into how trauma can affect how you receive feedback, the best approach to take when blame becomes an issue, and how to think of feedback as a strategic input. Plus Hebba and Nesa answer questions from the audience at this virtual event. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow: Nesa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesajohnson/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef How can you give (and receive) feedback in a way that puts wellbeing firmly at the center?

Hebba is joined by Nesa K. Johnson, Global Chief People Officer at GCI Group. They get into how trauma can affect how you receive feedback, the best approach to take when blame becomes an issue, and how to think of feedback as a strategic input.

Plus Hebba and Nesa answer questions from the audience at this virtual event.

Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. 

New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com


And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free.


And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/


Follow: Nesa:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesajohnson/


Follow Hebba: 


LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3114 no S1 Ep4: How To Manage Employee Stress And Wellbeing https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm How do you manage the wellbeing of employees when everyone seems stressed? A pandemic, economic downturns, and the general challenges of life have left so many people feeling burnt out. How can employers handle the stress of their employees?  Hebba is joined by a panel of People and HR experts -  Amande Halle, Founder of People Tech Guru, Jomana Elwenni, Head of People at Community.com and Charkie Quarcoo, Program Manager at the Predictive Index. They get straight into discussing what work factors cause the most stress for employees, the most effective mechanisms of support, and how HR professionals can (and should) take care of their own health. Join Hebba and the panel at this virtual event discussing how to manage stress and wellbeing the right way, plus fielding Q&As from viewers. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 S1 Ep4: How To Manage Employee Stress And Wellbeing full 1 4 Hebba Youssef How do you manage the wellbeing of employees when everyone seems stressed? A pandemic, economic downturns, and the general challenges of life have left so many people feeling burnt out. How can employers handle the stress of their employees?  Hebba is joined by a panel of People and HR experts -  Amande Halle, Founder of People Tech Guru, Jomana Elwenni, Head of People at Community.com and Charkie Quarcoo, Program Manager at the Predictive Index. They get straight into discussing what work factors cause the most stress for employees, the most effective mechanisms of support, and how HR professionals can (and should) take care of their own health. Join Hebba and the panel at this virtual event discussing how to manage stress and wellbeing the right way, plus fielding Q&As from viewers. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef How do you manage the wellbeing of employees when everyone seems stressed?

A pandemic, economic downturns, and the general challenges of life have left so many people feeling burnt out. How can employers handle the stress of their employees? 

Hebba is joined by a panel of People and HR experts -  Amande Halle, Founder of People Tech Guru, Jomana Elwenni, Head of People at Community.com and Charkie Quarcoo, Program Manager at the Predictive Index.

They get straight into discussing what work factors cause the most stress for employees, the most effective mechanisms of support, and how HR professionals can (and should) take care of their own health.


Join Hebba and the panel at this virtual event discussing how to manage stress and wellbeing the right way, plus fielding Q&As from viewers.


Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. 

New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com


And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free.


And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/

Follow Hebba: 


LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 2996 no S1 Ep3: What We Get Wrong About Parental Leave https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm What are companies getting wrong about parental leave? Well, quite a few things actually! Allison Whalen the Co-founder and CEO at Parentaly joins as a guest this episode to discuss parental leave and how to support expecting parents! Her company Parentaly helps turn parental leave into a competitive advantage through coaching, planning and support services to expecting and new parents.  Hebba and Allison discuss what companies get wrong about leave, how to think about leave as a competitive advantage and how to support all expecting parents regardless of how a family was formed.  Join Hebba and Allison at this virtual event, discussing how to do parental leave right and fielding Q&As from viewers. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Allison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-whalen-7824168/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:45 Coming Back Strong 09:14 The Aha Moment 15:03 Communication On Your Terms 16:26 Getting Adoption Leave Right 18:30 Struggling With Terminology 22:13 Diving Into The Stats 27:07 Life And Work Past Birth 29:54 Giving Companies The Competitive Advantage 34:09 Support For Pregnancy Loss Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 S1 Ep3: What We Get Wrong About Parental Leave full 1 3 Hebba Youssef What are companies getting wrong about parental leave? Well, quite a few things actually! Allison Whalen the Co-founder and CEO at Parentaly joins as a guest this episode to discuss parental leave and how to support expecting parents! Her company Parentaly helps turn parental leave into a competitive advantage through coaching, planning and support services to expecting and new parents.  Hebba and Allison discuss what companies get wrong about leave, how to think about leave as a competitive advantage and how to support all expecting parents regardless of how a family was formed.  Join Hebba and Allison at this virtual event, discussing how to do parental leave right and fielding Q&As from viewers. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Allison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-whalen-7824168/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:45 Coming Back Strong 09:14 The Aha Moment 15:03 Communication On Your Terms 16:26 Getting Adoption Leave Right 18:30 Struggling With Terminology 22:13 Diving Into The Stats 27:07 Life And Work Past Birth 29:54 Giving Companies The Competitive Advantage 34:09 Support For Pregnancy Loss What are companies getting wrong about parental leave? Well, quite a few things actually!

Allison Whalen the Co-founder and CEO at Parentaly joins as a guest this episode to discuss parental leave and how to support expecting parents! Her company Parentaly helps turn parental leave into a competitive advantage through coaching, planning and support services to expecting and new parents. 

Hebba and Allison discuss what companies get wrong about leave, how to think about leave as a competitive advantage and how to support all expecting parents regardless of how a family was formed. 


Join Hebba and Allison at this virtual event, discussing how to do parental leave right and fielding Q&As from viewers.


Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. 

New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com


And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free.


And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/


Follow Allison:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-whalen-7824168/



Follow Hebba: 


LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:45 Coming Back Strong

09:14 The Aha Moment

15:03 Communication On Your Terms

16:26 Getting Adoption Leave Right

18:30 Struggling With Terminology

22:13 Diving Into The Stats

27:07 Life And Work Past Birth

29:54 Giving Companies The Competitive Advantage

34:09 Support For Pregnancy Loss

]]> 3008 no S1 Ep2: Do Your Employees Feel Like They Belong? https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm When your team is fully remote, can you really create a sense of community? Hebba’s guest on today’s episode is Jessica Winder, SVP of People at Refine Labs, and CEO and Founder of Hidden Gems, the career coaching service helping underrepresented job seekers through every stage of their career development. Jessica and Hebba get straight into why Jessica felt moved to help others move upwards in their careers, the importance of putting in and sticking to boundaries in the workplace, and a Q&A session from listeners at the I Hate It Here virtual event where this episode was recorded. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/refinelabsjessica/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0000 S1 Ep2: Do Your Employees Feel Like They Belong? full 1 2 Hebba Youssef When your team is fully remote, can you really create a sense of community? Hebba’s guest on today’s episode is Jessica Winder, SVP of People at Refine Labs, and CEO and Founder of Hidden Gems, the career coaching service helping underrepresented job seekers through every stage of their career development. Jessica and Hebba get straight into why Jessica felt moved to help others move upwards in their careers, the importance of putting in and sticking to boundaries in the workplace, and a Q&A session from listeners at the I Hate It Here virtual event where this episode was recorded. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/refinelabsjessica/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef When your team is fully remote, can you really create a sense of community?

Hebba’s guest on today’s episode is Jessica Winder, SVP of People at Refine Labs, and CEO and Founder of Hidden Gems, the career coaching service helping underrepresented job seekers through every stage of their career development.

Jessica and Hebba get straight into why Jessica felt moved to help others move upwards in their careers, the importance of putting in and sticking to boundaries in the workplace, and a Q&A session from listeners at the I Hate It Here virtual event where this episode was recorded.

Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. 

New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com


And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free.


And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/


Follow Jessica:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/refinelabsjessica/



Follow Hebba: 


LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3076 no S1 Ep1 : Why You Should Care About Employee Wellbeing https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm The poles have never been further apart when it comes to employer vs employee expectations. Can HR help fix the problem? Welcome to the first episode of the I Hate It Here podcast. Kicking off the season, Hebba Youssef, Head of People at Workweek, gets into conversation at a live event, with David Garcia, President of New Stand, and passionate campaigner for wellbeing at work. Hebba and David dive into creating psychologically safe spaces, monitoring your own (and others’) emotional states, and how to manifest well-being as part of your company’s culture. The pair throw open the floor for a live Q&A session from listeners, tackling the kinds of topics you were too afraid to talk about. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium well-being, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow David:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0000 S1 Ep1 : Why You Should Care About Employee Wellbeing full 1 1 Hebba Youssef The poles have never been further apart when it comes to employer vs employee expectations. Can HR help fix the problem? Welcome to the first episode of the I Hate It Here podcast. Kicking off the season, Hebba Youssef, Head of People at Workweek, gets into conversation at a live event, with David Garcia, President of New Stand, and passionate campaigner for wellbeing at work. Hebba and David dive into creating psychologically safe spaces, monitoring your own (and others’) emotional states, and how to manifest well-being as part of your company’s culture. The pair throw open the floor for a live Q&A session from listeners, tackling the kinds of topics you were too afraid to talk about. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events.  New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium well-being, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow David:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef The poles have never been further apart when it comes to employer vs employee expectations. Can HR help fix the problem?

Welcome to the first episode of the I Hate It Here podcast. Kicking off the season, Hebba Youssef, Head of People at Workweek, gets into conversation at a live event, with David Garcia, President of New Stand, and passionate campaigner for wellbeing at work.

Hebba and David dive into creating psychologically safe spaces, monitoring your own (and others’) emotional states, and how to manifest well-being as part of your company’s culture.

The pair throw open the floor for a live Q&A session from listeners, tackling the kinds of topics you were too afraid to talk about.

Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. 

New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium well-being, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com


And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt  to get started for free.


And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration.

https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/


Follow David: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/


Follow Hebba: 


LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

]]> 3050 no I Hate It Here - Season 1 Trailer https://i-hate-it-here.captivate.fm If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast for People professionals talking honestly and openly about HR and sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world, a little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter at Workweek, this is the show for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel dead inside. You’ll hear from different people in the industry, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud. Each week Hebba will dive into a topic and discuss the questions most HR folks are afraid to ask, digging into real-life examples and giving solutions and strategies. Season 1 drops soon with new episodes every week. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0000 I Hate It Here - Season 1 Trailer full 1 Hebba Youssef If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast for People professionals talking honestly and openly about HR and sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world, a little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter at Workweek, this is the show for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel dead inside. You’ll hear from different people in the industry, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud. Each week Hebba will dive into a topic and discuss the questions most HR folks are afraid to ask, digging into real-life examples and giving solutions and strategies. Season 1 drops soon with new episodes every week. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more?

I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast for People professionals talking honestly and openly about HR and sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world, a little bit easier.

Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter at Workweek, this is the show for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel dead inside.

You’ll hear from different people in the industry, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud.

Each week Hebba will dive into a topic and discuss the questions most HR folks are afraid to ask, digging into real-life examples and giving solutions and strategies.

Season 1 drops soon with new episodes every week. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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