Send us Fan Mail Season 7 kicks off the only way Jaded HR knows how: with questionable life decisions, corporate chaos, and HR stories that make you wonder how some companies are still functioning. Warren almost dies test-driving a 50-year-old truck (worth it), Cece is out here installing gas appliances like a DIY queen, and somewhere in the middle… we actua ... Show More
Mar 12
Company’s Cringe Marketing Video May Accidentally Expose Their Real Culture
Send us Fan MailYou know those polished corporate videos that are supposed to scream “we have a great culture!”?Yeah… this is not one of those.In this episode, we break down a marketing video that was clearly meant to attract talent, boost morale, and make leadership feel good ab ... Show More
37m 49s
Jan 2025
Joking Around at Work (Without Offending Anyone)
Incorporate humor in the workplace. Host Monique Akanbi sits down with Jamie Jackson, HR leader by day, “Chief Meme Officer” by night, to discuss the value of humor and lightheartedness at work, as well as how to make sure it stays appropriate.
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24m 55s
Nov 2024
333: Elevate Your Workday Well-Being with These Easy, Powerful Practices with Kristel Bauer
Your skills alone don’t determine your work performance–it’s also about being in the right physical, mental, and emotional state. That’s where wellness practices come in. In today’s episode, our guest will share powerful practices for incorporating wellness into the workday.Meet ... Show More
31m 7s
Oct 2025
Behind the Scenes of HR: Burnout, Balance, and Belonging
Behind the Scenes of HR: Burnout, Balance, and BelongingHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Ryan Tahmassebi, People Science Director at Workbuzz SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen chats with Ryan Tahmassebi about the latest research on employee wel ... Show More
32m 20s
Oct 2024
327: How to Fire Someone Without Feeling Like the Bad Guy with Jackie Koch
Have you ever had to fire someone and lost sleep over it? Firing someone isn’t as easy as saying, “You’re fired!”. If you’ve been through it, you know just how tough it can be–emotions run high, and it’s hard not to feel like you’re the bad guy.That’s why I sat down with an HR ex ... Show More
31m 29s