"Help Me - I'm a Manager!"

Hey Besties!

Happy Wednesday! We’ve got a story for you today that’s juicier than your work besties group chat. If you’ve ever watching “Hollywood Squares,” just imagine “Worky-wood Squares…” And we have helpful tips, too (not for that!).

This week:

• Intro Story - The Love Square: Leigh shares her wild experience with relationships in the workplace. (As Jamie said, “How are all these people at work married to each other?”)

• Corporate Cringe Speak: A a phrase that’s often used to brush off problems instead of solving them (and why we think it can actually be a good one).

• Hot Topic - Tips for New Managers: Becoming a manager can be hard. Being a manager can be hard. Let’s make it easier (feel free to share this episode with others).

• Questions & Comments: What advice would you give to new managers? Go to our Instagram to share your stories about tips about for managers. And scroll below to see some of ours.

Discussion Guide - Questions for your weekly HR Besties podcast discussion club or team meeting:

• It Is What It Is: What are some of the most frustrating corporate phrases you’ve heard? How can we replace these with more constructive communication?

• New Manager Tips: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received as a manager or would give to managers? If you’re a manager, what do you wish you knew earlier?

• Challenges for New Managers: How can HR help support managers and senior leaders to help get work done in the right way?

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