HR, PPE & the People Problem: A Surprisingly Fun Conversation with the Evil HR Lady

In this episode of PPE Quest, I’m joined by the one and only Suzanne Lucas, better known as the Evil HR Lady – a title she wears with a wink and a whole lot of insight.

We talk about:

✔️ Why HR and Safety are the departments everyone loves to hate

✔️ The truth behind performance improvement plans (PIPs) and safety training

✔️ Why clarity reduces stress – and how both HR and safety can provide it

✔️ Workplace culture, compliance, and that famous Coldplay concert incident 👀

✔️ The power of documentation, positive reinforcement, and planning for real life

✔️ And yes… pizza politics in the office 🍕

Whether you’re in HR, health & safety, or just curious why these roles matter more than ever – this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen, laugh, and learn.

🌐 Suzanne’s site: https://www.evilhrlady.org

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🙋‍♀️ About PPE Quest:

Your monthly dose of practical insight and unfiltered conversations from the world of PPE and workplace safety – hosted by Laura Dorman, Swiss-based safety consultant, trainer, and occasional stand-up comic.