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Join Mick and Kerri as they dive headfirst into the absurd gap between teenage dreams and adult realities. Remember when we thought our first apartment would be glamorous—and not just a glorified laundry room with messy roommates and rent? Or that eating cereal for dinner would feel like sweet freedom instead of mild depression?
From Boo Berry at 8 p.m. to the myth of "pulling all-nighters" after 25, we’re unpacking the expectations we brought into adulthood. Let’s find out which ones lived up to the hype—and which ones got mercilessly stomped by reality.
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Mick and Hanna are ready to back a much-needed workforce revolution after reading the results of a recent Gallup poll. Workers want leaders who deliver Hope, Trust, Compassion, and Stability—and if you can add a solid moral compass, even better. Are companies ready to meet these demands, or do we need to start screaming from the rooftops?
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Article Cited: https://www.hrdive.com/news/employees-seek-hope-trust-from-workplace-leaders/739899/
Mick and Hanna Call in Well
Mick and Hanna channel their inner Ferris Bueller to explore the trend of "calling in healthy." Forget waiting until you're burned out—this movement encourages using PTO to recharge and come back feeling like a superhero. Tune in as our hosts champion the art of playing healthy hooky and taking time off before you completely run out of steam!
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ARTICLE CITED: https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/calling-in-healthy-hr-trend/
In this collection of lighthearted clips, Mick & Kerri dive into the complex psyche of the lunchroom leftovers bandit, debate the age-old quandary of Ross vs. Rachel, and settle the ultimate showdown: Michael Jackson vs. Prince. Plus, don’t miss the fan-favorite segment, Mick Makes the Call, where things get weird in the best possible way.
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After witnessing a jaw-dropping recruiting disaster that wraps up with an offer straight out of a bad dream, Mick has a slight meltdown. So, to kick off 2025, we’re throwing some serious shade at CEOs and hiring managers who still haven’t figured out that solid people policies are the secret sauce to company success. Once the dust settles (and after a few well-aimed jabs), our dynamic duo might just have some actionable ideas to spark some change—if they can stop ranting long enough to share them. Put on your gloves, folks—this is HR After Hours, where the punches are metaphorical, but the ideas are real!
ARTICLE CITED:
Goodbye, hustle culture and fake empathy: How HR pros want workplace culture to change in 2025 - By Paige McGlauflin
https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/12/17/hr-workplace-culture-change-2025
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In this special holiday episode of Bubbler Podcast, Mick and Kerri unwrap the magic—and the mayhem—of Christmas in the ‘80s and ‘90s, exploring how those over-the-top holidays shaped their family traditions today. So spike your eggnog, finish wrestling that 10-foot inflatable Santa into submission, and get ready for a nostalgia trip brighter than Clark Griswold’s front yard. It’s time for Bubbler’s Gen X Tales of Holidays Past!
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Get ready for one of our favorite episodes bursting with insight and attitude. Join Hanna and Mick as they dive into one of the cringiest managerial emails ever sent. From there, they unpack the shady tactics some employers use to push employees to quit instead of facing termination. Spoiler alert: they don’t hold back! Buckle up, folks—this is HR After Hours!
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ARTICLES CITED IN THIS EPISODE:
“Are You Getting Pushed Out?” by Taylor Borden
https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/are-you-getting-pushed-out-6084498/
Shepherd Express News of the Weird “Harsh”
https://shepherdexpress.com/puzzles/news-of-the-weird/news-of-the-weird-week-of-december-15-2022/
Get ready to gobble till you wobble—it is almost time to launch the holiday season with a belly full of gratitude and your favorite drunk uncle’s questionable life advice! Mick & Kerri are here to dish out the laughs as they take a trip down memory lane, reliving Thanksgiving’s greatest hits (and epic fails). Pass the stuffing, pour a drink, and join us on Bubbler
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Is the "good vibes only" mindset in leadership actually harmful? Does telling someone "everything will work out" do more damage than good? Short answer: YES! In this episode of HR After Hours, Mick and Hanna dive into the truth about Toxic Positivity—what it is, why it’s problematic..
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It’s that time of year again when we swap our office attire for our darkest cloaks to celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain! In this episode, Mick and Hanna share their eerie origin stories, mischievous tales from their youth, and the must-watch Halloween movies and TV shows to enhance your All Hallows’ Eve celebrations. So, grab a handful of fun-size treats, relax, and tune in to our Halloween Spooktacular 4!
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HR After Hours Podcasts is a collective of original shows featuring authentic conversations on business, workplace culture, leadership, current events, pop culture, and the topics that capture our…