Is HR becoming the new therapist's office? In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of HR in supporting employee mental health. From "Emotional First Aid" training to Cry Rooms and Trauma-Bonding Tuesdays, we ask the big questions: Are we expecting too much from HR—or is this shift toward emotional support exactly what the modern workplace needs?

Join Dr. Green and the Just 4 Friends crew as we explore:

• The benefits and boundaries of "Therapeutic HR"

• Funny (but maybe genius?) wellness ideas like “Scream into the Void” sessions

• How HR can balance empathy and professionalism in today’s workplace

Grab your tissues—and your stress balls—and tune in for an honest, insightful, and hilarious conversation about what HR could be in a more human-centered world.

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In this laugh-out-loud episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, the crew dives deep into the wild world of workplace nicknames—because HR has heard it ALL. From the Snack Bandit to Captain Side Hustle, and our all-time favorites like the Policy Pirate, Meeting Vampire, and the Slack Siren—no cubicle character is safe! 😅

We reveal all of the painfully accurate (but SFW) HR nicknames you’ve probably encountered (or are), and share our own run-ins with The Girl Scout Mafia, The Tab Hoarder, and the Mic is Muted Guy.

If you’ve ever said “thoughts?” in an email or vanished mid-Zoom call… this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we dive into the policies that aren’t in the handbook—but everyone in the office somehow knows. From “being too good at your job” (aka getting double the workload) to surviving “mandatory fun” and decoding who really controls the office thermostat (hint: it’s not facilities), we’re breaking down the unofficial playbook of modern work life.We tackle:✅ Why “Reply All” should come with a warning label✅ How face time still beats screen time in workplace visibility✅ The politics of when (and when not) to CC the boss✅ And why your 1800s-era employee handbook might as well be a scrollIt’s a laugh, it’s the truth, and it’s everything you wish you could say in HR.

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In this episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we dive into the wild world of Human Resources with a twist! Each host reads a hilariously dramatic ChatGPT-generated story based on their resumes—featuring HR warriors, comedy club discoveries, and even a princess battling corporate dragons. We also get personal, sharing how we each found our way into the world of HR and asking the big question: If we could time travel, would we do it all over again? Get ready for laughs, revelations, and a whole lot of HR realness!

Ever been in a meeting where you heard "Let's circle back," "Low-hanging fruit," or "Let's peel back the onion" one too many times? We have too! In this episode, we break down the most overused (and cringeworthy) HR buzzwords, plus the meetings that send us over the edge. From "Quiet Quitting" to "Coffee Badging," "Emotional Proximity" to "Move the Goal Posts," we cover it all—laughing through the nonsense and figuring out what actually matters in the workplace. Buckle up, HR friends, because we're about to hit the ground running!

In this episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we dive deep into Workplace Trauma & Psychological Safety—the unspoken stressors that leave employees anxious, burned out, and questioning their job security.

From the panic-inducing “We need to talk” meeting requests to the silent dread of waiting for a response after asking, “Am I getting fired?”, we explore the everyday moments that create workplace PTSD. We also tackle tough conversations like telling someone they won’t be getting paid, forced business trips and stressful team-building exercises.  

With burnout on the rise, we ask: How does psychological safety fit into all of this? And more importantly—what can HR and leadership do to create a work environment that doesn’t feel like a constant battle for survival?

Join us as we share real experiences, HR insights, and strategies to make work a little less traumatic.

Looking for a job is a lot like speed dating—awkward first impressions, rapid-fire questions, and trying not to look desperate. In this episode, we break down how the hiring and interview process mirrors the world of swiping right, ghosting candidates, and making that perfect first impression. We also take an unexpected detour into the world of pizza (because, priorities), but don’t worry—we still drop some top-tier job hunting and interview tips that could land you your dream gig.

So grab a slice, polish that résumé, and tune in for a hilarious yet helpful ride through the wild world of hiring! 🍕🎙️

HR says they’re here for you—but are they really? In this hilarious yet brutally honest episode, we break down why employees secretly (or not so secretly) despise HR. From vanishing complaints to the dreaded "We’ll look into it" response, we expose the wildest (but oh-so-real) reasons HR is often seen as the company’s shield instead of the employee’s advocate.

We’re tackling:
🔥 The "We’re Here for You" Lie
🔥 The Bermuda Triangle of Complaints
🔥 HR’s Masterclass in Vague Speak
🔥 The Fake Open-Door Policy
🔥 The Office Fun Police & More!

If you've ever felt like HR is playing for the other team, this episode is for you! Get ready for laughs, rants, and some surprisingly useful insights into how HR really works. Tune in and let’s figure it out—together! 🎙️😂

We’ve all been there—stuck in yet another pointless virtual meeting, forced to smile through amandatory fun Zoom party, and wondering if we should just fake a Wi-Fi outage. In this hilarious episode, we dive into the absurdities of remote work culture, including:

💻This Could’ve Been an Email—but no, let’s schedule a meeting to schedule another meeting.
🔇Mute Your Mic!—and for the love of everything, stop eating while unmuted.
📹Camera Angles Gone Wrong—why are we staring up your nose?
🚗The Driver During the Meeting—are you presenting… or just cruising down the highway?
📩Reply All Rage—because one accidental click can ruin a whole day.
🎉Forced Virtual Parties—nothing says “fun” like being told to be happy on camera.

It’s remote work at its worst—and we’re here to laugh through the pain!

🎙️ Tune in for the laughs, the rants, and maybe a few awkward silences!

🎙️HR Investigations: The More You Know – Uncovering the Truth! 🔍

This week on the podcast, we dive deep into some wild and mysterious investigations that will leave you questioning everything! From the bizarreBalloon Murder Mystery 🎈🔪 to the daring (and sometimes dangerous) game ofPlaying Chicken – Don’t Get Scared 🐔😱, we break down the strange, the shocking, and the downright unbelievable.

And of course, we drop some knowledge along the way withThe More You Know – because the truth is always stranger than fiction! 🤯

🔹 What really happened in the Balloon Murder case?
🔹 Why do people risk it all in high-stakes games of chicken?
🔹 What hidden truths are out there waiting to be uncovered?

Joinus as we crack open the case files and discuss it all! 🕵️‍♂️💡

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