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We discuss the organizational challenges, realities, and funny happenings in the weird world of working humans. This is not a podcast about work, but rather about humans at work and the incredible teams and people who (sometimes) swoop in to save the day. We’ll say some unpopular things, keep it real, and do everything we can to remind the world that Human Resources people are people too. #notHR

Alexa Baggio & Tyson Mackenzie


    • Apr 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    092 - Full of Sh*t or Imposter Syndrome?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 47:40


    “I shouldn't be here”, said no one ever. Except, you to yourself, all the time. Tyson and Alexa tackle imposter syndrome this week to uncover its insidious nature, its origins, and its ins and outs. Don't worry, you're highly qualified to listen… we promise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    091 - HR's Bastard Step Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 65:57


    Learning & Development is often secondary, nay tertiary, to the ‘sexier' HR functions like Talent and Recruitment, or the more task-oriented ‘must-haves' like Compensation. Alexa and Tyson are on a mission to fix that little miscarriage of HR justice in this one. Joined by Matt Gjertsen, former Air Force Pilot and pilot trainer turned Chief Learning Officer, they tackle the best practices for designing learning, how to combine subject experts with good educators; common pitfalls of L&D organizations, and exactly how the fall of Rome leads us to modern day L&D. Let's get educated fam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    090 - Strive for Mediocrity (with Matt Abrahams)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 64:45


    Strive for mediocrity… is not the advice you'd expect from a Stanford professor, but it's great advice. Alexa and Tyson tackle anxiety in communications, spontaneous speaking, channeling your message, and how reduce the pressure of public speaking or speaking up with Matt Abrahams - professor of Effective Virtual Communication and Essentials of Strategic Communication at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Turns out, if you strive for mediocrity, you can achieve greatness. Listen up to learn more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    089 - If It Works for You (HR & Crystals)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 39:50


    We all know Tyson is obsessed with crystals, and Alexa knows… literally nothing about them. So this week the team uses their time to explore Tyson's favorite hobby and educate Alexa on the wild and wacky world of rock vibes. The duo explores the best categories of crystals to consider and the right crystals for your various work occasions. As zany as it sounds… we're reminded that people's curiosities are important and that many of the strange and unique things people explore outside of work involve ritual, ceremony, intuition, juju, and other important feelings for them which is always a positive. Grab your selenite and listen up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    088 - Follow the (Servant) Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 65:26


    Alexa and Tyson are joined by Ivan Quiroz - the multi-time demotee turned always optimistic retail manager extraordinaire, servant leader evangelist, and current VP of Operations at 2020 Onsite - to discuss exactly what servant leadership methodology is and how to use it. They discuss (shockingly) how self-awareness is key to improving management, the importance of ‘at bats' in growing managers, the conundrum of promoting skilled workers, and the harsh reality that having the title of Manager doesn't buy you followers - Nothing but big facts in this week's episode... Big facts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    087 - So your colleague just died…

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 59:21


    We're presenting a real tear-jerker this week, fam. *Don't worry - everyone is fine here!* While this topic sounds morbid and might not be the ideal water cooler convo to get you over the Wednesday hump, this sh*t happens and we're preparing you for it today. Tyson, Alexa, and their favorite lawyer, Jon Hyman, get grim and discuss death in the workplace and the details and intricacies you may find landing on your HR team. It's not all death and darkness though, we promise this episode is insightful, educational, and hopefully, a bright spot in your day. You only live once kids, so listen up! _______________________________ Brought to you by:  Showcase - Your Total Rewards Platform - Do benefits better with a branded hub, communications, live events and analytics through enrollment all in one place!  OUR GUEST! John Hyman on Instagram @jonhyman and LinkedIn at Jonathan Hyman FOLLOW US! Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod Join our PEEPS listener & people pro community at @peopleopssociety Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram at @alexabagadonuts and LinkedIn Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    086 - It Could Be Worse (Toxic Positivity)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 46:16


    We've all been there. In fact, we've been programmed and reminded incessantly to do it… but it's gross and we hate it. No rose-colored nada on this episode. Tyson and Alexa hold nothing back (as per usual) while they explore the insidious effects of toxic positivity on us all. Sometimes stuff just sucks, but not this episode - so give it a go. Brought to You by:  Showcase - Your Benefits Marketing Platform - Do benefits better with a branded hub, communications, live events and analytics through enrollment all in one place!  FOLLOW US! Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod Join our PEEPS listener & people pro community at @peopleopssociety Follow the Hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    RERUN: Finding Pain & Other Useful Sales Skills for HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 60:03


    A People Probs re-run for the Peeps! A fan favorite from last Feb - Begging your manager to start a new HR program? Learn their pain points, do the takeaway, and create absent authority. Say what now? Tyson & Alexa interview Steven Baker, the accidental HR dude, on why sales should be important to HR, invaluable sales skills to learn, and why being real is the key to sales. It's tubular. --- Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first 2 years of membership at our listener community The People Ops Society (POPS). Save time with access to a library of hundreds of templates and resources written by your People peers, get access to the POPS pro forum for feedback and tips, and attend live networking and learning events throughout the year. Have FOMO - join POPS today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    85 - BLACKBOX HR: How Your Employer Buys Health Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 26:09


    BLACKBOX HR: Lots of HR is shrouded in mystery (or just sheer confusion)... So this week Alexa takes a stab, in a short *new format*, to try to demystify a clunky subject: how your employer buys health insurance. In an attempt to uncover the reasons, history, and reality behind some of HR's most misunderstood subjects... we bring you our first-ever 'Blackbox HR' episode and we can't wait to hear what you think!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS EP! How to Handle Corporate Politics Without Losing Your Soul (Entirely) from @SurfingCorporate

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 33:43


    From our dear friends over at @SurfingCorporate check out 'How to Handle Corporate Politics Without Losing Your Soul (Entirely)' with guest Frank Sutera, former VP of International Production @ Sony Pictures Television Networks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    84 - So Easy A Robot Could Do It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 37:31


    ChatGPT has taken the internet (and quite possibly our jobs) by storm! Alexa and Tyson do their best to unpack and explain the creepy little bugger on everyone's minds and memes. Join them to discuss the implications of this new AI on the wonderful world of work and the future of our careers – HR or not – all while trying to decide if either of them passes the Turing test. ChatGPT did not write this description, not entirely anyway. Listen up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    083 – Navigating Corporate (with @SurfingCorporate)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 104:26


    You've seen their memes, and you've loved them… This week Tyson & Alexa sit down with the dynamic duo behind @SurfingCorporate, Aileen Marciel and Glenda Pacanins, to discuss their long climb from corporate SVPs to creating the hilarious @surfingcorporate brand. They discuss their corporate journey, their experiences working outside the US, their best and worst interactions with HR, and their takeaways about Corporate America all with their trademark sense of humor. Saddle up.Want more? Listen to Tyson & Alexa on Surfing Corporate's Season 3 debut episode anywhere you listen to podcasts! Subscribe to their newsletter here for more updates and hilarity: https://surfingcorporate.com/subscribe/ Check out Showcase: perksshowcase.com FOLLOW US! Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod Follow the guests: @surfingcorporate on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    082 - So You're Sleeping with a Coworker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 69:39


    We've all done it.. or at least Alexa has! This week we explore the juicy and taboo topic of office romances. The duo is joined by Jon Hyman – their favorite employment lawyer – for extra laughs and his solid legal POV to review the details of HR's stickier situations. Whether the romance leads to marriage or becomes hot gos, navigating the office dating pool has its own set of rules. Get some 'based on real-life' advice on sh*tting where you eat, how to handle a colleague's advances, and some things to be careful of when you're bumping uglies with a coworker. This is real life. Don't miss out! Trigger Warning: adult content, violence Check out Showcase: perksshowcase.com John Hyman on Instagram @jonhyman and LinkedIn at Jonathan Hyman FOLLOW US! Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    081 - The HR Brand & Branding HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 55:52


    Everybody knows that nobody 'likes' HR... and it's not all HR's fault. Tyson and Alexa connect with Chief Marketing Officer, Matt Duffy, to debate rebranding the profession, and to discuss what makes good branding, what makes bad branding, and where HR just... steps in it. Tune in this week as the discussion gets a little heated over what makes and breaks a brand, how HR can get more people to pay attention, why HR should be the marketing teams' best friends and the ins and outs of building a brand that people will 'bleed' for. Check out Showcase: perksshowcase.com FOLLOW US! Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    080 - Doc Club Edition: Stutz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 36:21


    Whether or not you agree with HR's many methods... we can all agree that humans need better tools to be, well, human. With the rise of mental health awareness, an increasing conversation about ending work stress and anti-hustle culture on the rise - it's important to discuss... your intimacy issues. After much fanfare for their first 'Doc Club' episode, Alexa and Tyson review the new and popular documentary, Stutz, with lots of aggressive opinions to share. Give it go!  Watch the doc: https://www.netflix.com/title/81387962 Read Mark Manson's book: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Not-Enough-Mark-Manson/dp/1713585189 ***Important People Problems disclaimer: We don't think that HR should take on the role of in-office psychologist or psychiatrist. Are there some interesting and valuable resources and tools in this documentary to help humans better understand themselves and maybe better understand how they work? Absolutely. We're not suggesting you become the Wendy Rhoades of your office. However if you don't get that reference, we are suggesting that you watch Billions. Highlights and Key Points:  What is a doc club anyway? (11:58) “Stutz” summary (12:38) SPOILER ALERT (15:03) “How do you build trust and rapport between two people in vulnerable situations?” (16:10) Tying the doc and its message back to HR and the working environment (16:35) SPOILER ALERT (17:09) “Your manager is sometimes someone you have to be vulnerable with in order to be managed well. You have to honest about failings.” (17:56-18:04) “You can't manage people well if you do not know where they come from and you do not know where they are trying to go.” (19:02) The idea of being fallible and how that connects back to work (27:57) FOLLOW US! Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    079 - Who's In Charge Around Here Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 25:52


    Your career is in good hands... or is it?! The duo shares lots of thoughts and comedy on who is in charge of your career in this one. They talk turkey about speaking up, how to effectively communicate your needs, taking out the emotion and fear out of asking for more money, etc. Take your sh*t by the horns with this one, friends. FOLLOW US! Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    078 - Keeping Your Sh*t Together (aka. Goal Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 41:38


    Yay! A new year means a new load of crap about all the stuff we think we should do… Give this episode a listen before you ‘should all over yourself'. Alexa and Tyson take on goal setting faux pas, personal preferences and some of what the research says. SMART is out, intention is in, and you're gonna love our first fresh new ep of 2023! FOLLOW US! Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Research links: https://hbr.org/2021/10/setting-goals-our-favorite-reads https://hbr.org/2022/09/setting-career-goals-when-you-feel-overwhelmed https://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/reader/clearer-closer-better-en Book recommendation (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3FOXuYp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    077 - 2022 Wrapped!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 49:32


    As Chumbawumba once said... we 'sing the songs that remind him of the good times' and a bunch of other nonsense you yell at a bar when that song comes on. Now that the holiday party season is wrapping up and you can treat your ears to something better than Chumbawumba, let's revisit some of the best moments from our 2022 season of People Problems. Pour yourself a cup of good cheer and take a walk down memory lane with us in our 2022 Wrapped episode! Happy Holidays and we'll see you in 2023! * FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    076 - Would You Rather... Holiday Party Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 30:56


    Would you rather... Have an open bar or avoid the party altogether? Invite spouses or make everyone suffer alone? Tyson and Alexa square off and go full 'this or that' style on the topic of the season: the infamous holiday party. Are you team FOMO or team JOMO? Listen in to decide. * FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook

    075 - Life Admin (aka. The 4-Day Work Week)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 54:27


    Hustle culture is breaking down quick. The rise of the 4-day workweek experiment is upon us, and for good reason…it might actually work. The duo talks with the feisty and beloved Ryan Mae McAvoy about her team's transition to the 4DWW, her lessons learned, and her extreme love of cats. Take the day, give 'er a listen! * FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackenzie on Instagram at @hr.shook Ryan- Mae McAvoy on LinkedIn * You can see the book Alexa references here: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less And the article here: The Four Day Workweek Shows Us That Working More Doesn't Mean More Success

    074 - Holiday Breaks & Breakdowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 32:20


    Everybody needs a break. All the time. Everyday. 365/24/7 or so it seems. The duo discusses how PTO and the holidays collide, the new norms in time off, unplug culture, and how to try your best to chill the F' out (cough cough). Take a break and give it a listen. * FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook  

    073 - HR Wallflowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 37:37


    'Tis the season to be grateful! Which is also the perfect time to dissect and nitpick the persona of the HR professional. Are they all wallflowers? Or did the job make them so? What are the best and worst characteristics of how the HR persona operates? A fun and introspective debate from the duo on this week's episode. Thanks for listening! * FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook  

    072 - Real Talk About Resumes with @DanfromHR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 56:51


    Technology, the internet, and everyone's gosh darn opinions are making the topic of resumes red hot right now. Back by popular demand, @danfromhr, joins our hosts to discuss the do's, don'ts and “please god, no” of resumes in an ATS world. * Follow Dan on: TikTok & IG: @DanFromHr Twitter: @Hr_dan LinkedIn: Daniel Space * FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook  

    071 - Employee Love Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 63:55


    Are you an owl or an eagle? Do you love data? Decisions? Turns out, we communicate professionally with similar styles to how we give or receive love personally. Tyson and Alexa are enthralled by Erich Kurschat, DISC expert and CEO of Harmony Insights, and the many tools you can use to help better see, hear and understand other people. Spoiler alert - Tyson and Alexa's communication style, no surprise, has no chill. * Follow Erich on: LinkedIn: Erich Kurschat Twitter: @harmonyinsights Facebook: @harmonyinsights Website: harmonyinsights.com Community: hrhotseat.com * FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook

    070 - WTF is an HRBP, Round 2 with @HRShark

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 42:13


    Back by popular demand, Tyson and Alexa are joined by the hilarious and effective Clark, boy genius behind @HRShark, to revisit the discussion around HRBPs and other such silliness. We discuss how to set the bar for talent, how managed performance philosophies affect cultures, the plight of managing poor performers, and Tyson's continued favorite… the high-performing assh*ole. * Follow Clark on: TikTok & IG: @hrshark_ Check out his Ebook Sign up for a coaching session, DM's are open on IG * FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook

    069 - Spicy HR with @danfromHR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 54:40


    Tyson and Alexa are joined by possibly the spiciest persona in the HR space, Dan from HR, and it's a hoot. We discuss the origins of his seek-and-destroy methods, but also his philosophy for positivity, his origins in video gaming, his move to HR for big tech, and his dreams for letting employees decide some crazy shit… like bonuses. Tune in for lots of spice and everything nice with @danfromHR   *   Check out Dan's website: https://danfromhr.com/  + Follow Dan on: Tiktok (@dan_from_hr)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfromhr/ Instagram (@danfromhr)  Twitter (hr_dan)   *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook

    068 - This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (Remote Work)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 59:11


    Remote. Hybrid. WTF are we even talking about anymore? Tyson and Alexa make some sense of this hot mess with Kaleem Clarkson, COO of Blend Me, Inc., a former engineer turned remote and hybrid work consultant-extraordinaire. They discuss the data that supports RTO decisions (or lack thereof), how to find the warm and fuzzies with remote colleagues, and the employer's role in combating isolation.   * Check out Blend Me, Inc Follow Kaleem on Twitter (@kaleemclarkson) or connect on LinkedIn. *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook

    067 - Reduction in F*cks Given (Mass Layoffs)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 43:55


    Mass layoffs are not only a hot topic but a real legal maneuver… over a certain number of employees there are some requirements, notices and things to take into account. They are stickier than they sound. Also, they suck. Tyson and Alexa talk about how LinkedIn is playing a debatably helpful role in these situations, how to navigate your resume during a mass layoff, and why wanting to work somewhere ‘for the culture' makes us want to vomit a little.   *   Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PEOPLEPROBLEMS' for your membership with The People Ops Society!   *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook

    066 - Retail Therapy with @hrsagentofchaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 48:45


    Tyson and Alexa are joined by Franky ‘Tank' Rhodes, better known as @hrsagentofchaos - to discuss his leap from retail to People Ops and the commonalities between the two (basically, people are the worst all over). They discuss HR's new philosophies around policy and people management, how important it is to take chances in HR, and HR's glaring white girl…ahem, diversity issue. It's a doozy. * You can follow Franky on Tiktok @HRsAgentOfChaos Or connect with him on LinkedIn * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PEOPLEPROBLEMS' for your membership with The People Ops Society!   *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts:   Alexa Baggio on Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn   Tyson Mackensie on Instagram at @hr.shook  

    065 - The Good/Bad and Always Ugly (Part 2 with @PeopleCultureCollective)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 31:10


    HR is full of conundrums. In this episode, the famous @peopleculturecollective is back to talk about the age-old ‘good boss, bad job' scenario. They discuss how to handle a bad working environment and whether or not you should, like, stick it out or whatever. Alexa, Tyson, and Veronica chat it up in front of a live Los Angeles audience about WTF to do when your sitch is less than ideal. * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code PEOPLEPROBLEMS for your membership with The People Ops Society!   *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram (@theinfluenchr) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie on Instagram (@hr.shook)

    064 - Top 5 HR Faux Pas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 28:22


    Sleeping with colleagues. Talking Tea. Doing your boss's dirty work. We discuss the top 5 HR faux pas plaguing the profession. Tyson admits to most of them and anecdotes ensue. Join us for the duos first ever “live in person' recording!   *   Brought to you by Ink'd Stores - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today!   *   Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code PEOPLEPROBLEMS for your membership with The People Ops Society!     *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram (@theinfluenchr) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie on Instagram (@hr.shook)

    063 - Quiet Quitting is Trash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 30:58


    Tyson & Alexa tackle the latest shiny buzzphrase in the HR zeitgeist: ‘quiet quitting'. Our dynamic duo share some hot takes on the topic and discuss the hustle culture that created it, the millennials struggling to understand it, and what employers should be doing to combat it. It's a hot, funny mess in this episode errybody. * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code PEOPLEPROBLEMS for your membership with The People Ops Society!   *   Tyson and Alexa will be recording LIVE at PERKSCon San Francisco on September 15th, 2022, and in Los Angeles on September 21st, 2022.  Go to perkscon.com and click GET TICKETS to meet us live at the events - use the code PEOPLEPROBLEMS at checkout for a FREE expo ticket!   *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram (@theinfluenchr) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie on Instagram (@hr.shook)

    062 - 99 Problems and Mental Health is One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 72:57


    Tyson and Alexa get real AF with Mel Doman, MA - Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of "Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here's Why & How To Do It Really Well)" to discuss the mental toll of bad managers and bullies, the people who want to be helped and those that don't, and the reality of handling mental health issues with less support and training than clinical mental health workers but a lot of the same problems. They go in on this one, kidz.   *   You can connect with the amazing Melissa on: Her website: www.melissadoman.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadoman1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingmel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelissaDomanLLC   *   Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code PEOPLEPROBLEMS for your membership with The People Ops Society!   *   Tyson and Alexa will be recording LIVE at PERKSCon San Francisco on September 15th, 2022, and in Los Angeles on September 21st, 2022.  Go to perkscon.com and click GET TICKETS to meet us live at the events - use the code PEOPLEPROBLEMS at checkout for a FREE expo ticket!   *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram (@theinfluenchr) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie on Instagram (@hr.shook)

    061 - Good job. Bad boss. Ready…Go! (w/@peopleculturecollective!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 59:43


    Tyson and Alexa go full fangirl for the one and only @peopleculturecollective to talk about her rise to TikTok HR Influencer fame, her storied HR career, and Part 1 of 'What To Do When A Bad Boss Ruins A Good Job' (or vice versa.) Join us and Veronica (from Australia!) for Part 2 LIVE at PERKSCon LA on September 21, 2022. Listeners get free expo passes with code PEOPLEPROBLEMS at www.perkscon.com through September 18! *   You can connect with Veronica on Instagram and Tiktok at @peopleculturecollective, or you can meet her LIVE at PERKScon LA!   *   Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PEOPLEPROBLEMS' for your membership with The People Ops Society!   *   Tyson and Alexa will be recording LIVE at PERKSCon San Francisco on September 15th, 2022, and in Los Angeles on September 21st, 2022.  Go to perkscon.com and click GET TICKETS to meet us live at the events - use the code PEOPLEPROBLEMS at checkout for a FREE expo ticket!   *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram (@theinfluenchr) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie on Instagram (@hr.shook)

    060 - Union Some, You Lose Some (with Jon Hyman)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 57:31


    They're back with their new bestie Jon Hyman, counsel to employers and craft breweries (and the best lawyer on Linkedin), to discuss union avoidance strategies and the dos and don'ts of union busting. The duo discuss Chipotle's closing in bad taste, common pitfalls of trying to unionize, and whatever the f*ck a Chief Trust Officer is (eye roll).   *   Jon has so many ventures! Check out what he's up to below. Jon's practice's website: https://www.wickenslaw.com/ Want to read Jon Hyman's blog? Check it out here: http://ohioemployerlawblog.com   Check out his practice here:  http://ohiobeerlawyers.com Listen to his podcast here: http://norahanddadshow.buzzsprout.com Also, you can connect with Jon on social media:  LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jonathanhyman  Twitter twitter.com/jonhyman *   Articles referenced in this episode:   The Next C-Suite Role: Chief Trust OfficerWorklife: https://www.worklife.news/leadership/chief-trust-officer/?utm_medium=email&utm_campai[…]m_term=The%20next%20C-suite%20role%20Chief%20trust%20officer   *   Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!   *   Tyson and Alexa will be recording LIVE at PERKSCon San Francisco on September 15th, 2022, and in Los Angeles on September 21st, 2022.  Go to perkscon.com and click GET TICKETS to meet us live at the events - use the code PEOPLEPROBS at checkout for 30% off tickets.    *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram (@theinfluenchr) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie on Instagram (@hr.shook)

    059 - No F*cks Given (and other HR Misconceptions) with @HRTraci - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 26:11


    All extroverts, no sense of humor, makes all the decisions, makes no decisions, only looking out for the company and much muchhhhhh more BS on this one team. The ladies team up with another HR influence, @HRTraci, for Part 1 of this saucy convo on common HR Misconceptions. Love this one? Pop over to the Bringing the Human back into Human Resources podcast to finish Part 2. Tell them we said ‘Sup?' * To listen to part 2, search for, Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources in your podcast player or visit Traci's website. * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Check out Tyson's course, The Art Of Compensation! Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!   *   Tyson and Alexa will be recording LIVE at PERKSCon San Francisco on September 15th, 2022, and in Los Angeles on September 21st, 2022.  Go to perkscon.com and click GET TICKETS to meet us live at the events - use the code PEOPLEPROBS at checkout for 30% off tickets.    *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram (@theinfluenchr) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie on Instagram (@hr.shook)

    058 - The Eight-Page Coffee Making Policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 53:01


    You can follow Steve on Twitter (@sbrownehr), connect on LinkedIn, and check out his books below! HR On Purpose!! HR Rising!!

    057 - Don't Haze Me Bro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 60:19


    Turns out bullying is not always what we think of when we think of bullying...people are all kinds of a**holes! We cover workplace bullying and the measurable 'markers' that make up the dirty C-work (Culture) in this one with Theresa Fesinstine, 20-year HR pro, former bullier AND bully victim and new founder of Culture Markers. Don't miss this one... or else. * Connect with Theresa on Instagram & LinkedIn! * Brought to you by Ink'd Stores - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today!  * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!   *   Tyson and Alexa will be recording LIVE at PERKSCon San Francisco on September 15th, 2022, and in Los Angeles on September 21st, 2022.  Go to perkscon.com and click GET TICKETS to meet us live at the events - use the code PEOPLEPROBS at checkout for 30% off tickets.    *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts: Alexa Baggio on Instagram (@alexabagadonuts) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie on Instagram (@hr.shook)

    056 - Oh, The Places You (Shouldn't) Go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 69:06


    Tyson takes in a weird beast, and the duo discusses strange human happenings with Elena Suaste, conflict resolution and workplace investigations specialist at Baxter International Inc. We discuss how to dig through the layers of employee complaints and claims, how to make employees feel heard, and how to identify when someone is trying to get fired. On purpose. You never knew ethics and compliance could be this… strange. Join us for the investigation, and don't miss this one! * Want to connect with Elena? You can reach out on LinkedIn, Or Check out her blog! *   Tyson and Alexa will be recording LIVE at PERKSCon San Francisco on September 15th, 2022, and in Los Angeles on September 21st, 2022.  Go to perkscon.com and click GET TICKETS to meet us live at the events - use the code PEOPLEPROBS at checkout for 30% off tickets.    *   FOLLOW US!   Watch this episode on YouTube!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts on Instagram and LinkedIn:  Alexa Baggio (@alexabagadonuts) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie (@hr.shook)

    055 - Death to Powerpoints!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 65:57


    We talk about improving adult learning with Lauren Slater Siegmund, POPS learning and community expert. Turns out that kids and adults learn differently; powerpoint does nothing to help your brain retain info, and understanding your audience is most of the battle. Tune in to this one, fam; you might just learn a thing or two. * Connect with Lauren and People Ops Society on Instagram: @losiegmund @peopleopssociety * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!   *   Tyson and Alexa will be recording LIVE at PERKSCon San Francisco on September 15th, 2022, and in Los Angeles on September 21st, 2022.  Go to perkscon.com and click GET TICKETS to meet us live at the events - use the code PEOPLEPROBS at checkout for 30% off tickets.    *   FOLLOW US!   Follow the podcast on Linkedin, Instagram, and TikTok at @peopleproblemspod   Follow the hosts on Instagram and LinkedIn:  Alexa Baggio (@alexabagadonuts) & LinkedIn Tyson Mackensie (@hr.shook)

    054 - Mitigate Risk and Drink Beer (AKA Employment Law)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 68:36


    Tyson and Alexa learn how to make smart decisions and still drink beer with Jon Hyman, Employment Lawyer and Partner at Wickens Herzer Panza, who goes through Employment law 101—everything from why people sue their employers to how to reduce risk even in the riskiest situations, also periods, oh and why you don't actually have freedom of speech. Yikes! We dive deep into the greyest areas of legal perspective, so grab a pen and paper for this one folks! * Jon has so many ventures! Check out what he's up to below. Want to read Jon Hyman's blog? Check it out here: http://ohioemployerlawblog.com   Check out his practice here:  http://ohiobeerlawyers.com Listen to his podcast here: http://norahanddadshow.buzzsprout.com Also, you can connect with Jon on social media:  LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jonathanhyman  Twitter twitter.com/jonhyman  * Brought to you by Ink'd Stores - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today!

    053 - Negotiate…But With Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 82:17


    In this week's episode, we are joined by Alain Lempereur, a Conflict Resolution professor. Alain has negotiated in some of the most high-stress situations, yet he brings a Marie Kondo-like perspective…find JOY in what you do. He educates us on negotiating for the better of both parties and building relationships in some of the most high-stakes conversations. . If you would like to connect with Alain on LinkedIn click here!

    052 - The Union Bomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 58:35


    Unions are basically an HR curse word. But are they really that bad? On this week's episode, we sit down with an OG of HR, Connie Marie. Connie has worked a lengthy HR career alongside unions, and she shares with us what is and isn't possible when you are governed by collective agreements. Connie shares that although unions might equal red tape, there is still so much opportunity to kill it as an HR partner and make shit happen. Oh, and did we mention that Connie is also Tyson's mom! Alexa takes this opportunity to ask about generational views on HR, so buckle in for this family affair. * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!

    051 - Next Gen. HR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 99:49


    In this special episode, we talk to three current HR postgrad students to discuss what they think they've gotten themselves into, their hopes/dreams, any moments of reality they may have experienced so far, and why they continue to pursue HR. Tyson and Alexa feel old and try to instill wisdom, but this one is for the kiddos! * Want to learn more about our interviewees? Connect with Becca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-conn-b588601a3/ & Check out Becca's small business on Instagram: @presintz Connect with Aren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arenabellanoza/  & On Instagram: @arenboywonder Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-kangappaden/ * Brought to you by www.inkdstores.com - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today! * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!

    050 - Abercrombie & Figure Your Sh*t Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 56:54


    Alexa's not-so-secret obsession with documentaries comes out in this episode, kids. The dynamic duo discusses the recent Netflix documentary about Abercrombie and Fitch, which involves talk of lawsuits, hiring practices, cologne, collars on collars, and lots and lots of nostalgia (sorry 'bout it). Please tune in for a spirited discussion about shallow hiring, illegal firing, and some of our high school drama. * Brought to you by www.inkdstores.com - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today! * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!

    049 - Grief Sucks & How to Be Better at It - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 49:49


    Last week James Philipp taught us all about grief, leaving us with the ultimate cliffhanger: how can managers support grieves? We dive into that and more workplace grief situations in this week's episode! * You can find more about James and his course at https://supportinggrievers.com/, on Instagram @supportinggrievers, or connect with James directly on LinkedIn. * Brought to you by www.inkdstores.com - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today! * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!

    048 - Grief Sucks & How to Be Better at It - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 39:02


    Grief is a big, nasty, hard topic… and yet, it can be fun and funny. We're joined by James Philipp, founder of Supporting Grievers, to openly discuss the very taboo topic of grief and how to be better at dealing with it with those around us. Don't be fooled; this is not a sad or somber episode, it's actually quite fun, and you just might be surprised at how much you can relate and how much we can all do better. Give 'er a listen! . You can find more about James and his course at https://supportinggrievers.com/, on Instagram @supportinggrievers, or connect with James directly on LinkedIn. . Brought to you by www.inkdstores.com - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today! * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!

    047 - Return to Office Already: A 2 Year Journey to Get it Right

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 38:52


    Join us for this special LIVE episode of People Problems with guest co-host Kate Blain, HRBP at Policygenius. Join us for a LIVE interview as Alexa & Kate trek through the real 2-year experience of Policygenius trying to return to the office. You'll have a front-row seat to the highs, the lows, and the 'OMG, seriously?' moments from PERKSCon NYC.   * Want to learn more from Kate? Connect with her on LinkedIn! * Brought to you by www.inkdstores.com - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today! * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!

    046 - All the Feels

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 63:39


    We're joined by Mollie West Duffy (of Liz + Mollie) to talk about their new book 'Big Feelings' out now!... We discuss Mollie's shockingly new and helpful insights on the overly discussed topic of burnout, the role of emotions in work and the workplace, and how to generally be ok when things are not so ok. This ep is a sort of proverbial tonic for your sore, aching soul; drink up! * Want to connect with Mollie? Check out their book and website: lizandmollie.com or follow on Instagram at @lizandmollie * Brought to you by www.inkdstores.com - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today! * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!

    045 - Pros in Different Area Codes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 57:27


    There is no better way to learn the intricate workings of various cultures than to experience them as an HR professional...said no one ever. Except for Jess Lajoie! Jess is the Chief People & Culture Officer at Doodle and has worked in the HR industry across the globe. She shares how understanding culture is a big part of understanding people. There's nothing better than real-world experience to reduce your biases. Pour yourself a glass of wine and join in on this casual chat across the globe, friends! * Want to connect with Jess? Follow her on LinkedIn, or send an email at jess@doodle.com * Brought to you by www.inkdstores.com - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today! * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first two years of membership at The People Ops Society!

    044 - Accommodation Nation: (Dis)abilities at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 71:01


    We chat with Paul Artale, motivational speaker, former professional athlete, and disability & employee retention expert, who shares his personal experience working with a disability and how that fueled his drive to help others. He believes people with disabilities are an untapped market and that organizations need to start doing more to retain them. In this one, we cover how to create an inclusive and accessible workplace without accommodating a**holes and amplifying stigma. It's a treat. * Want to learn more from Paul? Check out his website ww.paulartale.com, connect on LinkedIn, or follow on Instagram at @paul_artale * Brought to you by www.inkdstores.com - free corporate webstores. Mentioned People Problems for a 20% discount off any swag order and build your custom company swag store for free today! * Your tribe of People peers awaits you in 2022... Yes, you'll learn things, and yes, you'll earn professional credentials... but it won't be boring. We promise. Listeners receive 20% off with code 'PPLProblems20' for your first 2 years of membership at The People Ops Society!

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