When HR Doesn't Report to the CEO

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Hey Besties!

We’re halfway to Friday, so let’s celebrate with a piping hot podcast episode. You know how we always say no two HR days are the same? Well, today’s story proves it. Leigh’s got a tale that’ll make you check your CEO’s browser history (don’t, unless you want to create more work for yourself).

In This Episode:

• Intro Story: You won’t believe what an investigation turned up on the CEO’s computer… let’s just say it’s not exactly “work appropriate.” If you’ve ever had to sit through something like this with a straight face, we feel for you! (Why being in HR is like being a new parent).

• Corporate Cringe Speak: There’s a phrase that’s often used when something doesn’t quite seem right, but no one wants to come out and directly say it. It’s that awkward way of dodging the truth, and you’ll know it when you hear it. (Hint: something stinks)

• Hot Topic: When HR doesn’t report to the CEO… what’s the deal? Well, we have thoughts.Org charts and titles actually matter more than we think, and can have a huge impact on culture.

• Questions & Comments: We’ll always end with some Q&C, including:

  • What does it say about you if you don’t charge your phone overnight? (Apparently more than you’d think!)

  • Leigh takes us on a journey through an unexpected workplace phenomenon: why some people, um, defecate on walls and other spaces at work. Yes, it’s a thing. No, we’re not ready for it either, but Leigh has answers!

Discussion Guide - For your next HR Besties meetup or team huddle:

• The Smell Test: What does this really mean (and do you call it the smell test or the sniff test… or something else)?

• Not Reporting to the CEO: What messages do reporting structures send? If titles don’t matter to you… do they matter to others who look to you to advocate for your whole department?

• Charging Your Phone: Do you charge your phone overnight, or are you one of those people who lives on the edge? What habits at work might say more about us than we think?

• Workplace Phenomena: What ways (aside from feces on the wall) have you seen people respond to a lack of control at work? How can we give people more peace of mind and voice so they don’t feel as out of control?

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Happy Hump Day!

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