HR After Hours Podcast

In the final installment of our Sneak Preview Trilogy, hosts Mick and Kerri discuss fascinating trivia about the record-breaking humanitarian musical collaboration "We Are the Word" and the documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop."  Plus, per your requests, brand-new segments of Blindsided and Mick Makes the Call.

The 2024 documentary: “The Greatest Night in Pop” is currently streaming on Netflix.

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In their ongoing pursuit of exemplary employee policies, Hanna guides Mick through an in-depth exploration of Daniel Coyle's 2018 book "The Culture Code" and its actionable strategies for cultivating teams that are both more productive and satisfied. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking straightforward, practical ways to enhance their organization's culture.

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If you are not concerned about the alarming decline in employee engagement, the harm to your brand may be more severe than you think. Recent polling data reveals an impending danger for companies with substandard people management. Is your company's future at risk? Only time will tell.

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Mick & Hanna follow up on a 2019 episode discussing the CEO of a fast-casual restaurant chain implementing a policy requiring employees to call and speak to a certified nurse to determining if they are really sick “or hungover.”  Has this company changed their humiliating policy? It is time to find out!

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In their first new recording of 2024, Mick and Hanna tackle the alarmingly common practice of “sick shaming” by leaders. How does such a deplorable deed still exist after the pandemic? Listen in as they review some despicable statistics that infuriate Mick and Hanna who address this devious debacle.

Cited article in this episode: https://www.hrdive.com/news/manager-sick-shaming-persists-survey-shows-even-after-covid/704902/

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In preparation for Mick & Hanna’s upcoming return we revisit an early episode regarding conversational “hot topics” in the workplace and how to diffuse their fallout. Let's face it, 2024 looks like it may be a tough year for water cooler conversations. So let us begin your preparation for what lies ahead.

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As a follow up to our “Unmotivated Clock Watchers” episode Mick & Hanna quickly discuss a company with the dubious honor of being recognized as “possibly the worst employer with a terrible culture” before exploring what individuals are seeking in their next career move. The great news is that they are not asking for much. However, the real question is: are you ready to lead the change to make your company a sought-after employe...

Mick & Hanna revisit a quick discussion regarding team engagement, “Office Space Syndrome,” proposing a task-based work schedule, and a couple quirky and awkward moments. Is Mick one splash of patchouli away from joining a drum circle? Will Hanna actually put the Human back in Human Resources? Listen in to find out! This is HR After Hours.  

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Hello little ghouls and goblins. You asked for our original tale of McKamey Manor, and we decided to oblige your frightful curiosity. In this fun-sized episode we share our introduction to this horrific haunted house and briefly explore the real-life frights bestowed upon Gen X by our elders and the powers that be. This mini episode is not for the faint of heart. You have been warned.

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It is that time of year again when we shed our office attire and adorn our darkest cloaks to celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. In this episode Mick and Hanna share this season’s most interesting Halloween movies and television shows to compliment your All Hallows’ Eve festivities. So, sit back and sneak a handful of fun-size confections and listen carefully to our Halloween Spooktacular 3!

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In this episode our dynamic duo discusses their love of Halloween to get you ready for the upcoming Annual Halloween Spooktacular episode before taking a dive deep into the recent influx of posts discussing personals issues and beliefs on the site LinkedIn. Are there potential ramifications for sharing your non-business-related ideas and personal struggles? According to one recent study, the answer is yes! So, grab those fun-sized ...

In this follow up episode to “When HR 101 Meets Philosophy in Business 202” our dynamic duo dive deep into the topic of companies offering etiquette training classes, and whether or not the classes should be required. This episode jumps down a couple of rabbit holes involving Mick shaking his rake, bombing in stand-up comedy, being happy for others, Logan Paul, and Cancel culture.

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Mick & Hanna are back! In this awkwardly titled episode Mick & Hanna discuss what they might have done differently early in their careers and some different paths available to someone considering moving into Human Resources. Our dynamic duo then ditches the original topic to contemplate their individual integration of personal philosophies into their business practices and working relationships.

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It is time to pack up your messy, moody, and unpredictable offspring and send them back to the University that may eventually garnish your wages. In this back-to-school episode Mick and Hanna revisit the Indiana University professor whose “racist, sexist, homophobic, and vile” views landed him in hot water, but did NOT cost him his job.

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In this short and sweet episode our dynamic duo discusses how a delicious desert caused a safety risk at a company pitch-in, creating chaos for the Human Resources Manager. Does this sound far-fetched? If you have been in HR more than a week, you know that ANYTHING can become a HR cautionary tale.

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HR After Hours Revisits “Company Seeks Caucasian"

As part of our 100th Episode Celebration we present a remastered version of one of our most discussed episodes “Company Seeks Caucasian.” In this early episode Mick & Hanna tackle the dreaded “off the record” requests by hiring managers that can make your job dangerously difficult.

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