Whine with HR

We love Halloween, so in honor of one of our favorite holidays, we decided to share some HR horror stories! Be prepared to gasp, laugh, groan, and maybe cry a little. Some of these stories may even give you nightmares! So, grab a stiff drink and prepare to be horrified!

Here is the Reddit link where we got many of the stories. As Trish said, the comments are hilarious!

https://www.reddit.com/r/humanresources/comments/14c54l6/hr_ho...

Since we are in Q4 (how is that possible?!), we thought it would be a good idea to re-release Episode 1 from this season on HR trends for 2025. This way, you can check in and see how your organization is doing and what changes you might want to recommend for 2026. Are you seeing any skills gaps looming? How is your employee culture? Have you implemented a financial wellness program for your employees? If you have done one or more o...

You’ve probably heard us talk about Rockstars and Superstars. If you haven’t heard us talk about that, don’t worry - we’ll explain! In this episode, we’re discussing how both Superstars and Rockstars can show their value to leadership/ownership in a way that can help you advocate for a raise, bonus, or other benefits.

Here are the links to the articles referenced in this episode:

University of Washington: Professional and Continuin...

With all the uncertainty in the economy these days, many companies are making cuts to programs, benefits, and even employees. In this episode, we are discussing ways that companies can save money AND their employees! So grab your favorite beverage and join us for this worthwhile discussion! You just might be the answer your company needs!

Here are the links to the articles referenced in this episode:  https://www.indeed.com/caree...

In this episode we are drilling down on the topic of finding candidates with specialized skills. We've got Steve Sova of Sandella Sova Search Partners with us, who specializes in recruiting tax and finance professionals, to share his expertise. We'll cover some of the challenges, the opportunities, and what employers should think about BEFORE they even start their search. You may even want to try the spicy drink suggestion that Mel...

HR is often seen as an administrative function or a "revenue-taker", as Trish likes to say. In this episode, we discuss how to turn your department into a revenue MAKER so you can have a seat at the "big" table! And if you're not in HR, but yearn to be a part of the executive team, you'll be able to apply much of what we discuss, so don't skip this episode. Grab an extra-large glass and join us for this important discussion! As a...

In this episode, we are discussing the top challenges facing HR professionals. As always, we discuss the challenges, but then give you tips and tricks for overcoming them. So, grab your favorite glass, your favorite beverage, and settle in for a great discussion!

Here's the link to the article we discussed in today's episode: https://recruitee.com/articles/common-hr-issues#4

As always, we are so grateful to you for being a fellow ...

Here are the links from this episode:

https://www.workhuman.com/resources/reports-guides/from-praise-to-profits-workhuman-gallup-report/

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/technology/how-ai-is-redefining-employee-recognition-programs

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/flagships/all-things-work/employee-recognition-can-go-long-way-but-has-to-be-done-right

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescommunicationscouncil/2024/03/04/t...

Here are the links from this week's episode:

https://www.aihr.com/blog/total-rewards-strategy/

https://www.paycom.com/resources/blog/total-rewards/

https://www.workhuman.com/resources/reports-guides/from-praise-to-profits-workhuman-gallup-report

https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/12/09/the-future-of-benefits-why-total-rewards-will-outshine-salary-alone-in-2025/

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benef...

Here is the link to the Bamboo article we discussed: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lw2YCKGfouFBA8YfSjM2b06_iZV_ZDQt/view?usp=sharing

As mentioned during the episode, Monarch is proud to partner with BambooHR because we believe in their products and their excellent service. We do get a commission if you sign up for a subscription from BambooHR, but not if you're just checking things out. If you are looking for a new HRIS system, ...

Here are the links from this week's episode: https://clockify.me/pto-statistics https://hbr.org/2023/08/the-radical-promise-of-truly-flexible-work https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/23/heres-how-workers-feel-about-return-to-office-mandates.html https://www.connectpayusa.com/blog/business-online-payroll-services/can-employees-use-pto-while-on-fmla-leave

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/opinion-letters/FMLA/2025_1_14_1_F...

Here are the links from this week's episode:

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/8-benefits-admitting-you-were-wrong-vanessa-denha-garmo-ma--b7lwc/

https://hbr.org/sponsored/2023/11/why-making-mistakes-is-essential-for-growth-as-a-real-leader

https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-magazine/leaders-make-mistakes

https://theglasshammer.com/2020/02/why-owning-a-mistake-is-a-mark-of-leadership/.

As always, we are so grateful to you...

In this episode, Trish and Juls discuss the importance of getting to know your employees on a personal level. They provide some sample questions that you can use to get your employees to open up in a fun and non-intimidating way. They also ask each other a bunch of these questions, so you can get to know Trish and Juls a bit better!

Many of the questions they used came from this article: https://www.betterup.com/blog/questions-to-a...

Welcome back to Season 3! In this episode, Juls and Trish discuss the biggest trends, issues, and challenges facing employers in 2025, drawing from the SHRM article "7 Trends That Will Shape HR in 2025." They also share personal updates, discuss their wine choices, and play a "Glass Half Empty/Glass Half Full" game on the discussed topics.

TestGorilla: https://www.testgorilla.com/skills-based-hiring/state-of-skills-based-hiring-202...