Ever find yourself shaking your head at questionable recruitment tactics? Join us on Jaded HR as we unravel the sometimes absurd world of human resources with our signature straight talk and a sprinkle of wit. In this particular gabfest, I'm joined by fellow HR aficionados Jazmine and Kristina, with a special shoutout to our pinch hitter filling in for CeeCee. We're spilling the tea on everything from high-pressure job offers to the true colors of the recruitment process. Grab your earbuds, because this is the insider HR chatter you've been craving. Picture this: a friend's entanglement with ..read more

Our 4th Anniversary Special is coming next week, so send us your questions... Wild Crazy Inappropriate  We want to hear from you. Support the show We want to hear from you. Text us at (252) 564-9899‬ email: feedback@jadedhr.com Want to: * Share a dumb employee question * Share a crazy story * Ask us a question * Share a best practice * Give us feedback Our Link Tree below has links to our social media sites, Patreon, Apple podcasts, Spotify & more. Please leave a review on your favorite podcast player and interact with us online! Linktree - https://linktr.ee/jadedhr ..read more

Ever felt that tingle of excitement as you return to work from leave, knowing the landscape of office dynamics has shifted? Well, Warren and CeCe are here to guide you through the maze of HR management, where we put the spotlight on 360 evaluations, ensuring a smooth end-of-year review with no surprises. We'll unwrap the gift of continuous feedback and documentation, serving as your navigators through the complexities of performance assessments. As the chatter of basketball brackets buzzes through the office, we share our own March Madness musings and dissect how this season's frenzy affects ..read more

Ever found yourself in the midst of a workplace networking event, drink in hand, and pondering if genuine connections are even possible amidst all the business card swapping? CeCe and I, Warren, are shaking up our fourth-anniversary episode with a blend of humor and real talk, as we tackle the cringe and charm of office mingling and talent wrangling. We'll peel back the layers on LinkedIn's lurking issues and the sometimes uncomfortable spotlight that comes with Women's History Month, all while sharing a story of how an unexpected crisis at work proved the daily heroics of unsung HR managers ..read more

Ever found yourself staring down the rabbit hole of job hunting, wondering what deal-breakers you won't budge on? Join Warren and CC this week as we spill the beans on the core principles that steer our job selection compass. Crack open the conversation with us as we reveal the red lines we simply won't cross, like micromanagement mayhem or companies with reputations that make your skin crawl. CC bravely shares the jitters surrounding maternity leave, especially with an employee engagement survey looming overhead. It's a no-holds-barred session on workplace non-negotiables that you can't affor ..read more

As we navigate the treacherous seas of HR, Warren and I can't help but question the absence of compassion in corporate corridors. This episode exposes the hard truths behind the firing of an employee from Kite Baby—a company that prides itself on family values—simply for requesting remote work to care for her adopted micro-preemie. The uproar that followed on TikTok serves as a stark reminder that the face behind the brand isn't always what it seems. We also shine a light on the pulse surveys trend, revealing how these quick-fire employee feedback tools could be the next revolution—or just ano ..read more

We're cracking open the HR playbook with a fresh twist this new year, and you're invited to join the revelry! Imagine kicking off your workday with a bit of laughter - that's what CeCe and I, Warren, aim to inject into your HR conundrums. From the comedy of unread emails to the chaos of performance reviews, we're spilling the tea on all things human resources. While sipping on our coffee, we reflect on the quirky side of workplace resolutions, or the lack thereof, and share our aspirations for a morning routine that doesn't start with hitting snooze. Ever wondered how TikTok lingo might influ ..read more

What if your boss was crowned the worst employer of the year? Imagine if the narcissistic nature of the NFL was finally penalized? That's what we're diving into for our final episode of 2023, a full-on reflection ranging from the delightful to the disgraceful. Beginning with a spirited discussion about a viral NFL celebration, we voice our thoughts on excessive displays of self-importance and the clamor for penalties. We then swap our sports hats for headphones as we share Spotify stats that demonstrate our growing listenership, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to you, our incredible support ..read more

Ever had one of those days when the HR role feels more like a rollercoaster ride than a job? Strap in as we take you on a wild ride through the intense world of Human Resources. We kick off with the tricky terrain of salaries, bonuses and the surprisingly prevalent workplace jealousy. Drawing from our own experiences (believe us, we have plenty to share), we chat about coping strategies, the emotional toll, and the unfortunate truth that HR isn’t always the most lucrative field - no matter how many secret salary documents we stumble upon! But we’re just getting started. Hang on as we zoom int ..read more

Ever felt like you're being led astray by the so-called 'HR influencers' on social media? That's what we're unpacking today with our guest, Dan from HR. He's here to help us navigate through the noise and bring to light the pitfalls of misleading career advice rampant online. We take a deep dive into the unscrupulous tactics employed by these influencers, who are often exploiting young professionals' career aspirations for their gain.  Fight bad advice with good humor, that's Dan's motto. He's on a mission to debunk harmful career advice, one viral post at a time. We also take a peek beh ..read more