In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton and SHRM Knowledge Center Advisors Robyn Hopper and Rue Dooley continue with Part 2 of their two-part mini-series of listener-submitted stories of bad bosses, give more advice on handling problematic people managers, and close out the session with a set of redeeming stories of outstanding bosses who were there ... Show More
Jul 7
The Power of Influence: Elevating Your Impact at Work
HR leaders are expected to influence business decisions, but gaining executive buy-in requires more than great ideas. In this live recording of Honest HR, Bruce Waller, vice president of corporate relocation at the Armstrong Company and bestselling author, shares practical strate ... Show More
42m 20s
Jun 23
What It Takes to Pass the SHRM Certification Exam
Successful SHRM certification candidates spend significant time preparing — but how you study matters just as much as how long you study. Charles Glover, director of certification & assessment products at SHRM, breaks down the structure of the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams, discusse ... Show More
35m 23s
Jun 9
Balancing Cost and Care With GLP-1 Employee Benefits
With growing employee interest and increasing healthcare costs, GLP-1 medications are creating new challenges for HR and benefits leaders. Ginny Crisp, CEO of Prescription Benefit Solutions, discusses the evolving role of GLP-1s in employer-sponsored health plans and what organiz ... Show More
33m 42s
Apr 2025
Boss Class 6 - Incentivising: Into the upside down
The Economist's Andrew Palmer asks how companies motivate employees to do their best work. He hears from Patty McCord, Netflix’s former head of HR, and Zeynep Ton, author of "The Case for Good Jobs". Sir John Timpson, a British retail boss, preaches the virtues of "upside down ma ... Show More
29m 26s
Feb 2009
Bad Boss #1 - The Angry and Demeaning Boss, Part 2
<p><strong>In this cast, we continue our conversation on how to work with an angry and demeaning boss.</strong></p>
<p>In case you missed it, here is part 1 of the series: <a href="http://www.manager-tools.com/2009/02/bad-boss-1-angry-and-demeaning-boss-part-1">Bad Boss #1 - Th ... Show More
29m 56s
Dec 2023
Managing My Manager (Help!)
During a recent Managing Up presentation, Mary received some questions about dealing with a variety of bosses. She thought it would be fun to get Chris’ input on them, too!Tune into this week’s episode to learn how to work with an impulsive boss, ask for help when you’re spread t ... Show More
32 m
Feb 2024
How to manage multiple agendas — including your own
Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More
28m 58s