HR Doesn't Like You

It's today, and HR is still fighting for their right to party -- after all, we're in charge of planning them, right? In reality, HR is the mastermind and heartbeat of any organization, and every single People professional feels this deeply. We also don't necessarily like people or care if you like us.This podcast will share edgy, unadulterated stories and perspectives of what it truly means to be a People Ops, Talent, and Culture leader in the modern workplace. Stay don't go, as we're certain these thoughts are already living rent free in your head -- and who doesn't love to commiserate more than HR folks? Semi-kidding, but we're here to validate your day-to-day trials & hail marys, and help you feel a little less lonely through the HR haze of it all.And shoutout to any Founder, CEO, CFO, or COO -- we also made this for you. You're cordially invited to wander into any episode to find out why.Hosted by Emily McMahon, an HR Executive who happens to be a raging introvert, is skeptical

HR Doesn't Like You is a business podcast hosted by Emily McMahon, with 16 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.

Emily McMahon hosts HR Doesn't Like You, a business show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  The Tortured Tech Bros

  Dec 4, 202441 minS1

  <p>Tech ​f​ounders, CEOs, and venture capitalists alike have cracked the code to eliminate ​H​R departments in just three easy steps. Step ​O​ne: replace recruiters with an AI that promises to "remove bias" but somehow keeps hiring people named Chad. Step ​T​wo: turn performance management into a gamified app where employees earn badges instead of raises. Step ​T​hree: declare that workplace culture will now be managed by a Slack emoji poll, because nothing says "values-driven organization" like reacting with a thumbs-up. ​T​here you have it! HR is officially "disrupted," and the humans in human resources are conveniently out o...

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  Episode #15

  Tripping Towards Wellness In The Workplace

  Nov 20, 202449 minS1

  <p>HR is looking to shake up the benefits game by offering psychedelic therapy as a way to help employees tackle stress, spark creativity, and maybe even make peace with Karen from accounting. With a growing body of research supporting the mental health benefits of substances like Ketamine (in controlled, legal settings, of course), HR sees this as the next frontier in wellness. It's time to ditch your standard benefit stack—this isn’t about gym discounts or free coffee pods; it’s about providing a transformative experience that could redefine personal growth and workplace harmony. Plus, let’s be honest...

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  Episode #14

  Prologue: HR Needs A Character Arc

  Nov 13, 202457 minS1

  <p>Not even Shakespeare himself could breathe life into HR’s storytelling. Give HR a “To be, or not to be” line, and they’d turn it into “To be aligned with the mission statement, or to not meet quarterly objectives.” </p><p>The poetry of human experience gets lost somewhere between the jargon and the performance metrics. HR could have Shakespeare’s quill and still end up with an email that starts​ with, “Dear valued employee​s,” and ends with “​T​hank you for your cooperation.” No sonnet, no soliloquy—just a play written in the language of corporate policies, where every tragedy end...

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  Episode #13

  State of the HR Union

  May 29, 20241h 8mS1

  <p>Distinguished colleagues, valued partners, and cherished members of our workplace community, thank you for gathering here today. As a humble representative of the HR department, it is my distinct honor, and undeniable displeasure, to present to you: The State of the HR Union.</p><p>Compliance training is now shorter with a 'skip to the end' button, because we know you'll never read them. Performance reviews have a new system, "Remember, Remember, the Performance in November," because we know managers forget everything until the last minute. Our wellness program introduces "Stretch and Snack" every Wednesday, and team-building now includes...

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  Episode #12

  Seat At The Table (But You Can't Sit With Us)

  May 22, 202446 minS1

  <p>Oh, HR, wanting a seat at the table — how quaint! They meticulously crafted the leadership table, selecting the perfect mahogany and ensuring every seat was ergonomically designed for optimal decision-making comfort. It's almost endearing how they built the table, only to realize they forgot to save themselves a seat.</p><p>They wrote the job descriptions, orchestrated the recruitment processes, and even planned the team building retreats that forged the executive camaraderie; it's adorable how they think juggling all of that qualifies them for the big leagues. After all, when was the last time an HR strategy saved a ma...

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