HR Confessions

Hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer dive into the weird world of HR with a candid and humorous approach to storytelling. Explore the dynamics the new world of work from the eyes of two HR veterans who have seen it all.

HR Confessions is a business podcast hosted by SkillCycle, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

SkillCycle hosts HR Confessions, a business show with 24 episodes published.

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  HR Confessions

  She Doesn't Even Go Here

  Nov 19, 20251h 2mS0

  <p>In this engaging episode of "HR Confessions," hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer welcome Rhona Barnett-Pearse, founder of Workfluencer Media, to unravel a fascinating HR mystery. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Discover how a consultant, Melissa, seamlessly integrated into a company without formal onboarding, sparking a discussion on the intricacies of HR operations and the importance of vigilance. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Key takeaways include: </p> the necessity of cross-departmental collaboration the value of maintaining robust security protocols the art of balancing authority with empathy in HR roles. <p>As always, this episode offers a blend of humor...

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  HR Confessions

  From Leave to Layoff

  Nov 5, 202549 minS0

  <p>When Shayla returns from six months of parental leave, she's ready to re-engage with the job she loved. Instead, she faces complete silence, discriminatory treatment, and a systematic dismantling of her role. In this episode, Rebecca and Kim are joined by Jessica D. Winder, Chief People Officer and founder of Hidden Gem Career Coaching, to dissect one of HR's most infuriating failures: the botched return from parental leave.</p> <p>From ghost-town calendars to selective return-to-office mandates, from glass cliff assignments to single-person "layoffs," this story reveals how companies weaponize policy to push out new parents. Jessica, who's successfully...

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  Opening Schrödinger's Inbox

  Oct 23, 202550 minS0

  <p>What happens when revenge porn meets the workplace? In this episode, Rebecca and Kim are joined by Stacey Nordwall (host of Toot or Boot and VP of People Strategy at PIN) to discuss a case that blurs every line between personal and professional.</p> <p>An HR executive's Saturday morning email check reveals an anonymous complaint against a senior leader, complete with explicit photos and blackmail accusations. With the company in the middle of an acquisition, leadership must decide whether to support an employee who's the victim of a crime or protect the deal at all costs.</p> <p>...

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  Episode #9

  When the Roof Caved In and the Truth Came Out

  Oct 8, 202555 minS2

  <p>When three teenage employees at a pizza restaurant decide to investigate a rumored hole in the ceiling above the women's restroom, what starts as reckless curiosity ends with one of them crashing through the ceiling onto their assistant manager. Hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer are joined by Claire Schmidt, founder of All Voices, to dissect this early 2000s workplace disaster.</p> <p>This episode explores inadequate management training, workplace safety violations, and the complete absence of proper employee relations protocols at small businesses. Learn why documenting incidents matters, how to support employees who experience workplace trauma, and why...

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  Episode #8

  From Trash Panda to Office Hero: When Going Above and Beyond Gets You Written Up

  Sep 25, 202547 minS2

  <p>Join Rebecca, Kim, and special guest Mita Mallick (author of "The Devil Emails at Midnight: What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses") for a wild ride through workplace dysfunction that'll make you question everything you know about good employees and bad managers. When an office manager's dedication to recycling leads to a written warning for "theft of company time," you know you're in for a story that's equal parts infuriating and unbelievable. But wait until you hear the twist that involves missing checks, embezzlement, and the most satisfying ending we've ever shared. Perfect for HR leaders who need...

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