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It’s not just in your head—we’ve all felt underappreciated at work at one point or another. So how can managers and HR cultivate an environment where people, not just their accomplishments, are appreciated? Megan Paige, CMO of Snappy, stops by the pod to chat with Hebba about the art of appreciation and implementing employee appreciation strategies that go beyond simply recognizing workplace accomplishments. Hear why she believes there is no ROI for gratitude and why, sometimes, recognition campaigns backfire, leaving employees feeling like the entire thing was just part of a “to-do” list that needed to be checked off. And later, Megan shares her top tips for creating authentic shared experiences in a remote work environment and reveals the best ways to show appreciation for your team. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gift offerings, create custom swag, or send gift options and let your recipient pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Megan: Website: https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganclevelandpaige/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

Treat others the way you want to be treated. It’s a lesson as old as time—so why are we still fighting so hard to make it a priority in the workplace? Hebba and the CPO of Greenhouse, Donald Knight, discuss the importance of authenticity, transparency, and continual evolution in the workplace. How can HR practitioners prioritize employee well-being in a meaningful way that connects to crucial business outcomes? Discover the crucial role of HR in caring for employees, and why empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity are the key ingredients to empowering talent and creating a healthy work environment. We’re sick of inheriting damaged talent, so isn’t it time that workplaces start taking care of their own? And later, Hebba and Donald also discuss the positive impact of Gen Z, and their hopes for a massive shift in workplace dynamics in the future. The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. 00:03:00 - Creating Thriving Environments for Employees 00:15:12 - The Importance of Responsibility in HR 00:25:44 - How HR Shapes Company Culture 00:36:09 - Embracing Imperfection 00:37:08 - The Role of HR in Empowering Talent for Future Success 00:42:58 - The Rise of Gen Z in the Workforce 00:45:28 - The Future of Work and Society And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Donald: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/proximityknight/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

“The Proposal.” “Two Weeks Notice.” “The Office.” “500 Days of Summer.” What do these things have in common? They all taught us to believe in the power of the good old-fashioned office romance. So what happens when the workplace rom-com turns into an IRL horror movie? Just ask HR expert Kim Rohrer, as she and Hebba unleash some absolutely WILD horror stories submitted by viewers about the office love story gone horribly, horribly wrong. Because sometimes, Jim and Pam don’t get together and everyone doesn’t live happily ever after. These are those stories. If you thought your Valentine’s Day was bad, hold on tight, because this episode is here to assure you, it could always be worse. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

Should DEI live within HR? And what’s the importance of prioritizing diversity in the workplace? Hebba chats with Tara Turk-Haynes, founder of Equity Activations, about transforming businesses through the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They chat about what can be performative during Black History Month, ruminating on why companies are so quick to utilize it for marketing purposes, but so slow to understand the true purpose behind the month itself. Are some companies simply better off avoiding Black History Month altogether? Their answers may surprise you. And later, Tara and Hebba dive into the complexities of the black experience in the workplace, discussing the importance of connecting DEI strategies to the purpose of an organization. How can HR and DEI departments increase empathy, allyship, and accessible resources for all communities in the workplace? And how can we acknowledge the black experience in an impactful manner? Whether you're struggling to find balance in your own DEI efforts, or simply looking for helpful advice, tune in to discover Hebba and Tara’s most actionable advice! 00:00:09 - Unveiling the Truth about HR Challenges 00:05:45 - Celebrating Black History Month's Importance 00:11:33 - The Ethics of Black History Month Marketing 00:14:32 - Tips for HR Leaders Celebrating Black History Month 00:23:26 - The Importance of Inclusion 00:25:43 - Making the Business Case for DEI Should Stop 00:30:55 - Challenging Stereotypes in the Entertainment Industry 00:33:52 - Advocating for Black Women in the Workplace 00:39:54 - Ava Duvernay's Movie Origins: A Moving Experience 00:43:12 - The Challenges of DEI Professionals 00:44:46 - The Emotional Intensity of HR Jobs The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! Go to https://www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Tara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

Nearly 50% of employees say that their productivity is impacted by ineffective communication. So does that mean the average person is bad at communicating at work? Maybe… Dinah Alobeid, Senior Director of Content and Communications at Greenhouse, joins Hebba this week to discuss the importance of being direct, authentic, and straightforward in your communication with employees. Hebba and Dinah delve into the challenges of communicating during times of change, the role executives play in effective communication, and the need for companies to keep their messaging simple and human. Dinah also shares her tips for building your personal brand as an HR professional and the value of connecting with people online. Could improving your company’s communication abilities actually impact your employees’ engagement and overall success? Hint: YES. The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:06 - The Power of Communication 00:01:28 - Why Communicating Well is Important 00:02:09 - The Issues with Workplace Communications 00:03:08 - The Impact of Direct Communication 00:11:41 - Why Effective Communication Can Be Tricky at Work 00:14:23 - How to leverage AI for Internal Communications 00:21:35 - When Communication Goes Wrong 00:23:45 - Communicating Employee Departures 00:29:48 - Communicating Important Messages 00:32:27 - Career Advice for HR Professionals 00:32:45 - Building Your HR Brand Online And if you love the podcast, be sure to check out https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here for even more exclusive insider content! Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Follow Dinah: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinahalobeid/ Website: https://dinahsusanalobeid.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dinahsusanalobeidwrites/

80% of workers report they’re disengaged when it comes to work. So what’s the driving force behind employees’ increasing discontentment, disengagement, and rejection of the status quo? Hebba chats with the Fractional Chief People Officer who’s led more than 100 worldwide companies to scale, Anessa Fike about the importance of transparency, feedback, and revolutionizing work to create a better experience for employees. Anessa shares her thoughts on the disengagement crisis in the workforce and explains why it’s time leaders stop avoiding feedback and start embracing transparency and vulnerability. And later, Anessa and Hebba explore the illusion of professionalism. Does the idea of professionalism only exist to maintain the status quo of those in charge? And how are millennials and Gen Z impacting change when it comes to questioning the construct of professionalism? It’s time to change the way we think about work. Tune in now to join the thought revolution. The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. 00:00:48 - The Problem with New Year's Resolutions 00:03:57 - Insights from a Fractional Chief People Officer 00:05:39 - Revolutionizing Work: Ending Disengagement 00:08:31 - Achieving Equality in Compensation Methods 00:14:34 - Breaking Down Barriers to Transparency in Organizations 00:20:00 - The Importance of Transparency in Leadership 00:27:35 - The Connection Between Performance and Feedback in Compensation 00:29:38 - The Illusion of Professionalism Unveiled 00:34:38 - Challenging the Status Quo at Work For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Anessa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessafike/ Pre-order her book: https://www.fikeandco.com/the-book Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

98% of HR professionals are burnt out, stressed out, and just plain fed up with the functions of the job. If you’ve ever considered changing positions, just know you’re not in the minority. How can building a safe space help us to stay motivated and fulfilled in HR? How do we remind ourselves of the reasons we got into HR to begin with? And is Gen Z the key to vanquishing toxic hustle culture for good? Laura Garcia Courrau, the Global HR Director for Our World Energy, joins Hebba to discuss how HR professionals can find inspiration in the job again. Laura shares her personal insights, offering valuable advice for any HR professional looking to make a positive impact in their work. Laura and Hebba also chat about the importance of self-awareness and self-knowledge in finding inspiration and how to build a growth trajectory as an HR leader. Laura shares her own experiences and challenges in the HR field, highlighting the unity and fulfillment that comes from making a difference in someone's work experience. If you’ve ever found yourself doubting your future in HR, we hope this podcast will help reignite that spark from within—it’s still in there somewhere, we promise. Let’s help you to find it. The Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at https://www.predictiveindex.com/. Snappy is the award-winning B2B gifting platform that takes all of the guesswork out of gifting and helps companies build cultures of gratitude and appreciation. Send gifts to anyone (employees, customers, co-workers) for any occasion (birthdays, holidays, Employee Appreciation Day - coming up March 1, hint hint!). Choose the perfect gift from Snappy’s extensive gifting catalog, create custom swag, or send gift options and let them pick! They put in their own address, and Snappy takes care of the rest. It’s fast, easy, and delightful! Go to www.snappy.com/ihateithere to sign up for free and start gifting today. 00:00:06 - Finding Inspiration at Work in HR 00:02:03 - Finding Inspiration in HR Leadership 00:09:50 - Finding Balance and Inspiration in Life 00:17:13 - The Power of HR in Influencing Change 00:23:36 - Boosting Morale in HR Through Middle Manager Relationships 00:30:28 - The Fulfillment and Frustration of Work 00:33:35 - How HR Generalists Can Thrive 00:37:52 - Finding Inspiration in the Marketing Industry 00:40:19 - The Power of Saying No in the Workplace 00:43:50 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Laura: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramgc/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

New year, new perspective? As we get ready to face the new year, we may need some inspiration to tackle the never ending dumpster-fire that can be HR and People Ops. In this special episode, we've gathered insights from some of the top HR experts around. Join Hebba in the all-star studded episode where she asks her guests one important question: “What’s your one wish for HR in 2024?” From prioritizing employee well-being to reevaluating the job candidate experience and reassessing the value of DE&I, if you’re looking for some inspiration for your own HR goals into the new year, you won't want to miss out on this episode! For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

Did you know that 63% of workers who receive low-quality feedback are likely to quit within the next year? Performance feedback isn’t just an HR problem, it’s a business problem. And in this week’s pod, Hebba’s sitting down with Kieran Snyder, CEO and Co-founder of Textio, to dive deep into the world of performance management and fairness in the workplace. Is being labeled an overachiever really just coded language for exceeding management’s low expectations? And what role can accountability and quality feedback play in creating a fairer system? Kieran sheds light on the vicious cycle between performance feedback and confirmation bias and explains why true accountability at all levels is essential. She unpacks how women and people of color often face different feedback standards than other groups, and reveals why management must face the same performance standards as everyone else in order for a system to truly be equitable. And stay tuned to discover how Textio is working to bridge the gap between HR leaders' intent for fairness and the tools available to them. 00:00:00 - Improving Communication at Work 00:02:52 - The Truth About Training and Performance Management 00:04:53 - Improving Fairness in Performance Management 00:09:07 - Common Challenges in Traditional Performance Reviews 00:17:10 - The Impact of Confirmation Bias in the Workplace 00:24:45 - Improving Employee Feedback with Software 00:27:00 - Improving Quality Feedback from Managers 00:30:35 - Closing the Gap on Pay Equity 00:32:56 - Addressing Systemic Racism in the Workplace 00:35:24 - Closing the Gender Feedback Gap 00:39:58 - The Importance of Feedback Culture For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Learn More About Textio: Website: https://textio.com/ Follow Kieran: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-snyder-60572987/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here.

Spotted in the Podcast studio this week: Hebba Youssef and Rodney Evans chatting about the role of gossip in the workplace and how sometimes, it can actually be a good thing (IKR?). Brave New Work podcast host and Partner at The Ready, Rodney Evans was heard talking up a storm about the unseen emotional labor of HR professionals in the workplace and breaking free from the codependent caretaker role they often take on. I also heard a juicy rumor that HR might go the way of the dinosaurs. Out with a bang, amiright? My sources heard Rodney say, “It’s an evolve-or-die situation for HR. If HR doesn’t take the evolution game seriously, it’s just going to become a non-function. It will ultimately be disbanded if it doesn’t change into the thing that HR people know it should be.” Later, Rodney and Hebba were overheard discussing the pitfalls of performance management, the power of influencing and politicking, and the importance of having a clear vision and obtaining the necessary permissions to drive change. But don’t take it from me. Tune in to hear all the hot tea they spilled in the podcast for yourselves. Trust me, it’s a game-changer. XOXO -Gossip Girl 00:00:09 - The Cycle of Rescuing and Regret 00:01:12 - Exploring Workplace Cultures with Rodney Evans 00:01:46 - The Evolution of HR: Adapt or Perish 00:03:54 - The Unseen Emotional Labor of HR 00:07:43 - Breaking Free from Codependent HR Behavior 00:12:27 - The Role of Gossip in Establishing Rules 00:20:39 - The Impact of Influencing in the Workplace 00:28:17 - Transforming HR: Permission, Not Perfection 00:32:10 - Navigating the Challenges of HR Initiatives 00:39:32 - Creating Psychological Safety in Meetings 00:44:09 - The Evolution and Challenges of HR 00:45:59 - Connect with Rodney for HR Insights For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Rodney: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneyeevans/ Website: https://www.theready.com Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here.

It’s not that HR doesn’t want to pay you equitably… It’s that sometimes we just can’t. The odds are… rarely ever in our favor. So what can we do to eliminate the constant source friction that pay inequity causes? Hebba dives into the complex world of compensation management with guest Enrique Esclusa, co-founder and co-CEO of Assemble. They unravel the reasons why understanding equity as an employee is so important, the role of market data in decision-making, and the challenges HR departments face in managing pay equity and transparency. Enrique shares insights on how misalignment between leadership, HR, recruiting, and finance can lead to compensation problems, and emphasizes the need for fair and consistent practices. Plus, can we finally just be done with the shortcomings of spreadsheet compensation management? Enrique certainly thinks so—he explains the benefits of using a platform like Assemble to streamline the process and ensure pay transparency and equity. 00:00:00 - Assemble: Revolutionizing Compensation Management Platform 00:01:02 - HR Hot Take 00:02:50 - Avoiding Common Mistakes in Compensation Management 00:05:57 - Aligning Leadership and HR 00:10:56 - The Downside of Traditional Compensation Management 00:16:48 - Boosting Employee Morale with Transparent Compensation 00:25:08 - Understanding Equity: 3 Key Factors 00:31:46 - The Importance of Data in HR Compensation 00:40:50 - Addressing Pay Equity in DEI Programs 00:47:52 - The Root Cause of Compensation Problems 00:53:57 - HR's Potential to Fix Compensation Problems For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Learn More About Assemble: Website: https://www.assemble.inc/demo Follow Enrique: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-j-esclusa/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here.

Who needs Halloween night, when we barely survive our own horror story each and every day? Join Hebba as she shares hair-raising HR horror stories that will send shivers up your spine and make you double-check each and every email and document you send in this Halloween special. From ghostbusting in the workplace to employees submitting unusual receipts, she’s got audience stories that will leave you even more scarred for life than *that one* scene from “Signs.” …Yeah, you know the one we’re talking about. But it's not all fright and fear—Hebba also discusses some real-life workplace issues, such as morale, growth, and talent retention. Discover the challenges of creating a dog-friendly office and the unexpected consequences of implementing new benefits. And if you have your own HR horror story to share, don't be afraid to submit your own spine-chilling tales through Hebba’s anonymous form. So grab your favorite Halloween treat, lock your computer, strap down you last shred of sanity, and prepare for a descent into the upside-down world of HR! 00:00:00 - HR Horror Stories Shared on Podcast 00:02:44 - Employee Discovers Termination Email on Manager's Computer 00:04:05 - The Hilarious Expense Receipt Fail 00:06:38 - AI Notetaker Bots Transforming Meeting Efficiency 00:09:17 - Avoid HR Mistakes: Double Check 00:11:29 - Solving Morale, Growth, and Talent Retention Issues 00:13:18 - Halloween-Inspired HR Horror Stories 00:14:40 - Manager's Inappropriate Relationships Cause Scandal For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here.

Burnout and failure are inevitable in HR. So how can we grow and learn from our own mistakes? Tracie Sponenberg, Chief People Officer of the Granite Group, joins Hebba to discuss her storied career in HR and to share her love/hate relationship with the industry as a whole. She reveals why open communication and having conversations with your employees, whether it’s good, bad, or anything in between is vital to anyone working in HR. Then, she and Hebba delve into various topics, including the challenges of maintaining a small company culture while scaling, the changing landscape of HR roles, and the shift towards leading with humanity rather than compliance. And stay tuned because later, Tracie opens up about her own experiences with burnout and offers advice on setting boundaries and protecting yourself from burnout in the HR field. 00:01:36 - HR Hot Take 00:03:43 - From Personnel to HR: Finding My Passion 00:07:40 - Key Inflection Points in Tracy’s HR Career 00:11:53 - The Changing Landscape of HR 00:18:08 - The Emotional Burden of HR 00:22:59 - The Evolution of HR and Internal Communication 00:26:35 - Maintaining Company Culture as You Scale 00:28:52 - Preventing and Healing from Burnout 00:37:19 - The Future of HR and People: More Advisory and External Roles 00:43:29 - The Importance of Communication with CEOs For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Tracie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciesponenberg/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

Determining if employee-workplace fit should be a two-way street. So why does the recruitment process feel like a one-way street for so many job-seekers? Jessica Winder, Senior VP of People at Refine Labs, shares her insights on how workplaces should rethink compatibility, and the steps employees can take to ensure a potential workplace is right for them. From considering factors like transparency in the interview process to creating lists and asking the right questions, Jessica provides valuable advice for job seekers like the importance of work-life balance, career growth, and compensation in the decision-making process. 00:01:43 - The Truth Behind Corporate Math 00:02:55 - How to Determine Company Compatibility 00:03:45 - The Importance of Flexibility and Innovation in the Workplace 00:06:30 - Interview Tips: The Power of Lists 00:07:47 - Red Flags to Watch for in Job Interviews 00:11:47 - Navigating Temporary Jobs During Unemployment 00:16:15 - The Rise of Remote Work 00:18:18 - The Importance of Leadership in Job Interviews 00:22:13 - Ensuring Candidates Understand Company Culture 00:25:43 - The Problem with the Phrase "Culture Fit" 00:28:57 - Ranking the Importance of Workplace Factors 00:32:09 - Research Before Accepting a Job For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadwinder/ Buy Her Book “The Hidden Gem Within” Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

Startup founders aren’t always building their companies with equity in mind… On this week’s pod, Hebba sits down with Desiree Morton, a DEI practitioner and tech founder, to discuss the importance of building companies with equity in mind from the beginning. From managing expectations to prioritizing equity initiatives, Desiree shares valuable insights and advice for creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Bonus: Hebba and Desiree chat about why manipulation isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to equity, why it’s okay to admit your baby’s ugly (because, let’s face it, not everyone thinks it’s cute), and how “He’s Just Not That Into You” is applicable to just about everything. Plus, everyone’s got baggage—so how can we approach difficult situations (and er… people) using a more empathetic framework? 00:01:24 - The Influence of DEI in Operations 00:03:30 - Building a Company with Equity 00:14:19 - Addressing Equity Problems in HR 00:15:59 - Building Strong Employee Resource Groups 00:18:22 - Challenges of Building with Equity 00:24:47 - Prioritizing Equity Initiatives in Business 00:29:36 - How to Juggle Business and HR Priorities 00:36:09 - Creating an Equitable Environment for Employees 00:39:41 - Equity Issues: Advice for First-Time Founders 00:44:49 - Innovate, Not Rely on Tech for HR Equity 00:50:15 - Building Equity and Exit Strategies For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Desiree: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireekmorton/ Website: https://www.aginci.com/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

Is it possible to eliminate bias in the workplace? Not really, no. However, we can, at the very least, strive to minimize our unconscious biases. In this episode, Hebba sits down with Dani Herrera, an expert in talent and recruiting with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, to discuss the various challenges recruiters face and how they often lack the necessary tools and resources to excel in their roles. Dani also shares her insights on mitigating the lesser-known biases in hiring while emphasizing the importance of utilizing more inclusive and equitable hiring practices. Plus, is anyone actually reading your cover letter? Tune in to hear Dani’s personal case for doing away with cover letters and her thoughts on why hiring processes are in desperate need of modernization 00:00:02 - Improving Workplace Cultures 00:01:32 - Separating DNI and HR Departments 00:03:12 - The Importance of Inclusive Hiring 00:09:19 - Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Hiring 00:16:30 - Rethinking Resumes and Cover Letters 00:25:14 - The Importance of Inclusive Hiring for Diversity Recruitment 00:34:57 - Building Inclusive Talent Practices for Hiring Success 00:41:43 - The Untapped Potential of Recruiters 00:44:23 - The Importance of Diversity in HR 00:45:58 - Connect with Dani on LinkedIn For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Dani: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielagherrera/ Newsletter: https://www.deibydani.com Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

What separates the good from the great HR leaders? Adam Weber, host of HR Superstars and Chief Evangelist at 15five, has talked to thousands of HR leaders and in this episode he shares his observations about what characteristics make an HR leader exceptional. From the importance of understanding the business to activating your managers, Adam shares what he’s learned and how you can deploy it tomorrow. 00:02:53 - What Separates Good HR Leaders from Great Ones? 00:04:45 - Improving Employee Departures 00:07:21 - Helping HR Leaders Overcome Obstacles 00:09:58 - Learning from HR Leaders: 5 Tips for Success 00:12:27 - The Traits of Courageous HR Leaders 00:24:08 - Key Metrics for HR Success 00:30:54 - The Impact of Managers on Employee Experience 00:38:51 - Improving Manager Activation in HR 00:42:27 - Revolutionizing Performance Management in HR 00:44:31 - Adam Weber Shares Insights on Strategic HR For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Adam: Podcast: HR Superstars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetadam/ Follow Hebba: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here. And if you'd like to keep learning, Hootsuite’s new 2023 Social Media Career Report is loaded with insights about social marketers’ pay, promotions, job satisfaction, challenges, gender pay equity, mental health, and more—to help you attract, hire, and retain the best social marketers. Uncover the state (and state of mind) of the social media marketer in the full report!

People trust their next-door neighbor more than they trust their HR department—and that’s a massive problem. So how can HR work to create an environment built upon trust and transparency? Minda Harts, author of "The Memo," joins Hebba to discuss the importance of trust in the workplace and how HR professionals can rebuild it after layoffs. Minda and Hebba explore the challenges of transparency and confidentiality and the role of HR in shaping the future of work. How do you bridge the gap between what the people need and what the business needs? Turns out there is a solution! Tune in for the answer and an insightful conversation that will leave you inspired to bring your authentic self to work and foster a culture of trust. 00:00:00 - Minda Hartz Discusses HR Challenges 00:00:24 - Mindar's Journey: From Author to HR Professional 00:02:07 - Building Workplace Trust: Common Challenges 00:03:44 - The Impact of Trust in Workplace Communication 00:10:09 - Restoring Trust in the Workplace 00:14:49 - Rebuilding Trust After Layoffs: Tips for Employers 00:21:07 - Building Trust in Remote Communication 00:25:49 - Building Trust Requires Fixing Bad Habits 00:31:59 - The Importance of Trust in HR 00:33:00 - Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality in HR 00:40:35 - Reframing the Role of HR 00:42:56 - Mindaharsh's Close Second to Beyonce Concert For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Check Out Minda’s Books: Website: https://www.mindaharts.com/ Follow Minda: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindaharts/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here.

In this week’s pod, Hebba sits down with Jessica Zwaan, COO of Whereby and the author of "Built for People,” to chat about AI’s potential impact on the structure of compensation and equity in the workspace and the evolving landscape of HR. Jessica unleashes a few of her hottest HR takes, predicting a shift towards employees demanding more equity stakes in something she affectionately calls "tech space communism." Then, she and Hebba speculate on the future of compensation structures before bonding over the importance of long-term incentives in companies. Plus, Jessica reveals why HR professionals need to get more obsessed with the numbers— and explains why being obsessed with the metrics is one of the best things you can do for your HR career. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ 0:00 Jessica’s Background 3:59 HR Hot Take 10:34 The Tech Startup Equity Model 18:41 The Role of HR in Equity 21:02 HR and Structuring 23:50 How HR Can Improve at Business Ops 31:00 Market Shifts 36:52 Setting Yourself Up for Future HR Success 41:16 An HR Hill to Die On For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Jessica: Get the Book: https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/built-for-people-9781398608023 Website: https://www.jessicamayzwaan.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamayzwaan/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here.

Wait— we thought that parents just don’t understand. But as it turns out, workplaces don’t understand parents at all. So how can HR help to better support the working parent? Hebba engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Kim Rohrer, Principal Partner at Oyster, a global employment platform reshaping cross-border hiring. With 15 years in HR under her belt, Kim sheds light on the critical role HR plays in nurturing a compassionate workplace as they explore the challenges faced by working moms and parents. Kim delves into the essential ingredients for parental success, the need for robust childcare options, and how HR teams can foster a supportive environment. Plus, Kim and Hebba also delve into the impact of microaggressions on employees of color, the case for doing away with unpaid labor, and the value of women's time. For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page. Follow Kim: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimrohrer/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef 15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness. Find out more about 15Five here.

Alright— that’s it. We’re finally settling the debate of who wore it best: remote, hybrid, or in-person. Or uh… at the very least, we’re coming to some massively inconclusive conclusions about which work style reigns supreme. In this special series with New Stand, a startup company setting out to improve everyday employee experience— and bring a little bit of daily joy back into employees’ lives— CEO Dave Garcia chats with Hebba about how to cope with in-office mandates, the difficulties of conversational nuances over Slack, and how to chisel away at a person’s professional persona to connect with their juicy, human core (hint: snacks are always a good start). Plus: How many hours a day do people actually work, and how can workplaces strengthen the employer-employee relationship? But more importantly, why does Hebba despise eating at her desk so much? Thanks to our sponsors, New Stand, who partners with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team hospitality, employee gifting and rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite/offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium programs designed to enhance wellbeing, community, and recognition. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Check Out New Stand: Website: https://www.newstand.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisisnewstand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnewstand/ Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

Work sucks, I know. And since we can’t all make it to Blink 182’s show… How exactly do we cope with the uncertainty of an insanely competitive, wildly unstable job economy? In this special series with New Stand, a startup company setting out to improve everyday employee experience—and bring a little bit of daily joy back into employees’ lives—CEO Dave Garcia chats with Hebba about the #problematic aspects of workplace culture. In this ep, they’re breaking down why the effects of a rapidly changing job economy have led to an epidemic of “quiet staying” and why employees have such difficulty staying engaged with, well… doing actual work. Plus, you might think you can do a better job than your manager… but can you really? Let’s be real—it’s not as easy as it looks. Thanks to our sponsors, New Stand, who partner with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual hospitality, employee gifting and rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite/offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium programs designed to enhance employee wellbeing, community, and recognition. Learn how to bring more joy and satisfaction to your team by visiting newstand.com. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Check Out New Stand: Website: https://www.newstand.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnewstand/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thisisnewstand Follow Dave: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

Let’s face it— not everyone wants to be at work. So how do you build a better sense of community without feeling like you’re pulling out teeth? In this live virtual event featuring a panel of HR experts, Hebba and crew discuss the ways in which you can create a better workplace community. How can you foster more virtual interactions? How do you rebuild trust after massive layoffs? And how should you respond to a workforce that doesn’t want to attend work-sponsored events? Plus, stay tuned at the end as they field a rapid-fire round of audience questions, including how to mesh clashing divisions together and whether or not you should attempt to pry a hermit out of its shell. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Follow Alex: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexseiler/ Follow Suraiya: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-kara-peopleandculture/ Follow Adrienne: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrampaul/

Over 50% of all employees are stressed out at work. Could it have anything to do with the fact that in the same survey, 69% of managers said they felt uncomfortable actually managing them? In this live virtual event, Hebba chats with the co-founder of the employee-centric HR suite, Skillcycle, about the role that power dynamics play in the managing workplace relationships. How do you show empathy to employees who feel powerless in the workplace, and what can you do when the people without power have no one that looks like them in those positions of power? Hebba and Rebecca talk about managing conflict with difficult coworkers, some of the most common mistakes people make when it comes to navigating relationships at work, and how to handle a leader with a low EQ. Plus, stay tuned at the end as they field audience questions. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked, and emotionally burnt-out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Rebecca: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccataylor2/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

The job market and talent world feels way too confusing right now, so what’s going on? In this series finale, Hebba is joined by Rie Grant, a Recruiting Manager, Anessa Fike, CEO and Founder of Fike + Co, and Cassandra Smith, Technical Talent Acquisition at NPR, for this last virtual event. They discuss five questions that get right to the heart of talent acquisition, including how to help candidates stand out in a crowded marketplace, red flags to look for during interviews, and what recruiters are focusing on right now. Plus you’ll hear the panel’s responses to questions from the live audience. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Rie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rie-grant/ Follow Anessa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anessafike/ Follow Cassandra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiesmithrecruiter/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

How can you give (and receive) feedback in a way that puts wellbeing firmly at the center? Hebba is joined by Nesa K. Johnson, Global Chief People Officer at GCI Group. They get into how trauma can affect how you receive feedback, the best approach to take when blame becomes an issue, and how to think of feedback as a strategic input. Plus Hebba and Nesa answer questions from the audience at this virtual event. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow: Nesa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesajohnson/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

How do you manage the wellbeing of employees when everyone seems stressed? A pandemic, economic downturns, and the general challenges of life have left so many people feeling burnt out. How can employers handle the stress of their employees? Hebba is joined by a panel of People and HR experts - Amande Halle, Founder of People Tech Guru, Jomana Elwenni, Head of People at Community.com and Charkie Quarcoo, Program Manager at the Predictive Index. They get straight into discussing what work factors cause the most stress for employees, the most effective mechanisms of support, and how HR professionals can (and should) take care of their own health. Join Hebba and the panel at this virtual event discussing how to manage stress and wellbeing the right way, plus fielding Q&As from viewers. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

What are companies getting wrong about parental leave? Well, quite a few things actually! Allison Whalen the Co-founder and CEO at Parentaly joins as a guest this episode to discuss parental leave and how to support expecting parents! Her company Parentaly helps turn parental leave into a competitive advantage through coaching, planning and support services to expecting and new parents. Hebba and Allison discuss what companies get wrong about leave, how to think about leave as a competitive advantage and how to support all expecting parents regardless of how a family was formed. Join Hebba and Allison at this virtual event, discussing how to do parental leave right and fielding Q&As from viewers. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Allison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-whalen-7824168/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:45 Coming Back Strong 09:14 The Aha Moment 15:03 Communication On Your Terms 16:26 Getting Adoption Leave Right 18:30 Struggling With Terminology 22:13 Diving Into The Stats 27:07 Life And Work Past Birth 29:54 Giving Companies The Competitive Advantage 34:09 Support For Pregnancy Loss

When your team is fully remote, can you really create a sense of community? Hebba’s guest on today’s episode is Jessica Winder, SVP of People at Refine Labs, and CEO and Founder of Hidden Gems, the career coaching service helping underrepresented job seekers through every stage of their career development. Jessica and Hebba get straight into why Jessica felt moved to help others move upwards in their careers, the importance of putting in and sticking to boundaries in the workplace, and a Q&A session from listeners at the I Hate It Here virtual event where this episode was recorded. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium wellbeing, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow Jessica: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/refinelabsjessica/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

The poles have never been further apart when it comes to employer vs employee expectations. Can HR help fix the problem? Welcome to the first episode of the I Hate It Here podcast. Kicking off the season, Hebba Youssef, Head of People at Workweek, gets into conversation at a live event, with David Garcia, President of New Stand, and passionate campaigner for wellbeing at work. Hebba and David dive into creating psychologically safe spaces, monitoring your own (and others’) emotional states, and how to manifest well-being as part of your company’s culture. The pair throw open the floor for a live Q&A session from listeners, tackling the kinds of topics you were too afraid to talk about. Thanks to our sponsors New Stand - partnering with companies to deliver better work experiences, including onsite and virtual team stores, employee rewards, and pop-up events. New Stand helps bridge the onsite - offsite gap for distributed teams with their premium well-being, community, and recognition programs. Learn how to bring joy to your team by visiting newstand.com And The Predictive Index. Bonus payouts around the corner? Don't panic. The Predictive Index gives you (and your managers) the tools you need to create a more engaging culture. Go to trypi.com/hrt to get started for free. And if you love HR Therapy, sign up to I Hate it Here, the newsletter for jaded, overworked and emotionally burned out HR/People Operations professionals needing a little inspiration. https://workweek.com/discover-newsletters/i-hate-it-here-newsletter/ Follow David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nycddg/ Follow Hebba: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef

If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast for People professionals talking honestly and openly about HR and sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world, a little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter at Workweek, this is the show for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel dead inside. You’ll hear from different people in the industry, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud. Each week Hebba will dive into a topic and discuss the questions most HR folks are afraid to ask, digging into real-life examples and giving solutions and strategies. Season 1 drops soon with new episodes every week. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.