HR After Hours Podcast
Mick and Hanna are human resources and business professionals who take a humorous and unfiltered approach to advocating for and celebrating great people management practices in the workplace. Welcome to HR After Hours.
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Join Mick and Kerri as they dive headfirst into the absurd gap between teenage dreams and adult realities. Remember when we thought our first apartment would be glamorous—and not just a glorified laundry room with messy roommates and rent? Or that eating cereal for dinner would feel like sweet freedom instead of mild depression?
From Boo Berry at 8 p.m. to the myth of "pulling all-nighters" after 25, we’re unpacking the expectation...
Mick and Hanna are ready to back a much-needed workforce revolution after reading the results of a recent Gallup poll. Workers want leaders who deliver Hope, Trust, Compassion, and Stability—and if you can add a solid moral compass, even better. Are companies ready to meet these demands, or do we need to start screaming from the rooftops?
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Mick and Hanna Call in Well
Mick and Hanna channel their inner Ferris Bueller to explore the trend of "calling in healthy." Forget waiting until you're burned out—this movement encourages using PTO to recharge and come back feeling like a superhero. Tune in as our hosts champion the art of playing healthy hooky and taking time off before you completely run out of steam!
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In this collection of lighthearted clips, Mick & Kerri dive into the complex psyche of the lunchroom leftovers bandit, debate the age-old quandary of Ross vs. Rachel, and settle the ultimate showdown: Michael Jackson vs. Prince. Plus, don’t miss the fan-favorite segment, Mick Makes the Call, where things get weird in the best possible way.
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After witnessing a jaw-dropping recruiting disaster that wraps up with an offer straight out of a bad dream, Mick has a slight meltdown. So, to kick off 2025, we’re throwing some serious shade at CEOs and hiring managers who still haven’t figured out that solid people policies are the secret sauce to company success. Once the dust settles (and after a few well-aimed jabs), our dynamic duo might just have some actionable ideas to sp...
In this special holiday episode of Bubbler Podcast, Mick and Kerri unwrap the magic—and the mayhem—of Christmas in the ‘80s and ‘90s, exploring how those over-the-top holidays shaped their family traditions today. So spike your eggnog, finish wrestling that 10-foot inflatable Santa into submission, and get ready for a nostalgia trip brighter than Clark Griswold’s front yard. It’s time for Bubbler’s Gen X Tales of Holidays Past!
Get ready for one of our favorite episodes bursting with insight and attitude. Join Hanna and Mick as they dive into one of the cringiest managerial emails ever sent. From there, they unpack the shady tactics some employers use to push employees to quit instead of facing termination. Spoiler alert: they don’t hold back! Buckle up, folks—this is HR After Hours!
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Get ready to gobble till you wobble—it is almost time to launch the holiday season with a belly full of gratitude and your favorite drunk uncle’s questionable life advice! Mick & Kerri are here to dish out the laughs as they take a trip down memory lane, reliving Thanksgiving’s greatest hits (and epic fails). Pass the stuffing, pour a drink, and join us on Bubbler
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Is the "good vibes only" mindset in leadership actually harmful? Does telling someone "everything will work out" do more damage than good? Short answer: YES! In this episode of HR After Hours, Mick and Hanna dive into the truth about Toxic Positivity—what it is, why it’s problematic..
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It’s that time of year again when we swap our office attire for our darkest cloaks to celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain! In this episode, Mick and Hanna share their eerie origin stories, mischievous tales from their youth, and the must-watch Halloween movies and TV shows to enhance your All Hallows’ Eve celebrations. So, grab a handful of fun-size treats, relax, and tune in to our Halloween Spooktacular 4!
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In Bubbler’s inaugural Halloween Special, Mick and Kerri explore the fascinating origins of Halloween and the transformation of costumes from ancient pagan traditions to modern times. Join our hosts as they recount their own costume triumphs and blunders from childhood to the present, pulling out a delightful mix of tricks and treats along the way!
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In our season six premier our dynamic duo is found feverously scratching their heads while reading the results of a recent poll. Is it actually possible that the majority of CEOs are predicting a complete return of employees to a five-day in-office work week? In the immortal words of the wisdom-driven ensemble Weezer “Say It Ain’t So!”
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Ah, fall—the season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice everything, and the glorious return of our favorite TV shows! Sure, streaming has turned our screens into a buffet of endless options, but let’s be real: nothing beats the nostalgia of those catchy theme songs that made us feel like we were part of the family… or at least part of a sitcom where the dog always gets the last laugh.
Join Mick and Kerry in this hilariously heartfelt e...
John Hughes, a trailblazer in 1980s teen cinema, created iconic films like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, known for their humorous and insightful takes on adolescence. However, his work has faced recent criticism for problematic humor and lack of diversity. In this episode, Mick and Kerri explore Hughes' early films, examining their influence on Generation X and assessing whether they still reson...
Join Mick and Hanna as they dive into a whirlwind of topics, from the risks of using cutting-edge AI in hiring to class-action lawsuits, Activia Dailies, and unsettling ballerina clowns. Strap in for an entertaining and unpredictable ride—this episode promises to be a wild one!
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In their latest episode, Mick and Kerri delve into their personal encounters with cults, explore the latest trends in cult phenomena, and uncover the deceptive strategies cult leaders employ on social media. Also, “Mick makes the call” over a heated debate over the airplane shade.
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Join Mick and Hanna as they step away from their HR roles in this Flashback Friday episode. They dive into some NSW topics, offering a refreshing break from the usual constraints of Human Resources. Happy Friday indeed!
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Hanna and Mick are back with an exciting new episode packed with insights! Join them as they delve into the latest encouraging statistics on employee recruiting and retention, plea for a win-win scenario for employers and employees, expose morning shower arguments, discover the secret to starting your path to career Zen, and even more!
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Get ready to dive into the murky waters of parental lies and the secret uses of household items in the official premiere of Bubbler Podcast! Hold onto your office chair, because Mick's got a revelation that will leave Kerri reeling faster than a Titanic iceberg – brace yourself for the sinister truth about Rose DeWitt Bukater!
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In this episode, our dynamic duo plunges into the treacherous waters of social media and its career hazards, spotlighting the recent wave of personal drama and beliefs flooding LinkedIn. Could spilling your non-business tea online backfire? One study says, "Oh, you betcha!" So, kick off your shoes, grab your favorite beverage, and get comfy. It's time for HR After Hours – where work talk meets happy hour!
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