Does competition bring out the best in your people? Is there ever a downside to competitive associates? Mick and Hanna discuss the positive and negative aspects of a Competitive Work Environment in Part One of this two-episode discussion.

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Hanna floors Mick with the soul-crushing results of recent polls asking American workers their thoughts on Human Resources Departments and their ability to positively impact the work environment. After the staggering figures are revealed our dynamic duo begin to review ways to improve the numbers and morale.

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Buckle up, it is time for another special Pop Culture Edition of HR After Hours! In this episode Mick tells Hanna about his recent late-night viewing of the schlock horror film “Inhuman Resources.” If you think your job is a nightmare, you will want to listen in and determine if this film is for you.

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Our dynamic duo warns high maintenance candidates to reconsider their current approach to interviewing. Plus: Mick sings praise to Republic Records for a recent change to eliminate what some consider the marginalization of black recording artists.

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Hanna & Mick review best practices when dealing with a workforce divided over the validity of Covid19 and the importance of social distancing practices.

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Mick & Hanna decide to lighten things up a bit by sharing a few behind-the-scenes gaffs and bloopers from previous recordings of HR After Hours. PLUS: Our heroes revisit one of their favorite stories regarding the New Zealand man who hired a professional clown to attend his Redundancy Meeting.

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Our dynamic duo discusses Tim Bray’s recent resignation from Amazon over the dismissal of two associate activists. Are Amazon’s people practices a company issue, or a reflection of the culture in fulfillment centers and the logistics industry as a whole? PLUS: Mick and Hanna review a recent poll and discover how people REALLY feel about returning to the office.

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Hanna and Mick discuss items to consider as you plan for your team returning to the office. Do you really know who is comfortable and ready to conquer the new normal?  Have you effectively communicated the expectations and what safety measures are being executed? Even if you are confident with your plan, this episode may be worth a listen.

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In this episode Mick Danzig answers an email questioning the podcast’s ongoing coverage of the various sexual harassment lawsuits filed against fast food powerhouse McDonald’s. Hanna also replies to a listener’s correspondence regarding associates who are still struggling with working from home.

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Mick checks in on Hanna six weeks into quarantine and the conversation runs amok until finding its way to how working from home has impacted interviewing and onboarding. Hanna reviews her virtual welcoming process and Mick shows signs of having a heart. Welcome to HR After Hours.

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