May 07, 2025

HR Besties: Why HR is Needed with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR

40 minutes

Today’s agenda:

Awkward and lecturing CFO emails

Cringe corporate speak: per my email

Hot topic: the importance of HR with Matt Taylor, President of Guardian HR: a leader's perspective on why the function of HR is vital in an organization and the future of HR

Employers need to be proactive in maintaining working relationships with employees: HR can help with effective employee and employer communication

What is the role of HR today? What skills will HR professionals need in the future?

Utilizing the time of HR teams properly

Attracting and retaining top talent should be a priority in maintaining an organization's steady growth

AI and HR

Burnout and setting boundaries as a member of HR

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Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,

Leigh, Jamie & Ashley

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Tune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you’re in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories.

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