Episode 17: The HR Tea: What Employees Actually Need to Know

☕ HR Is Not Your Friend… So Now What?We’ve talked about HR plenty of times on Not a Lonely Coffee Break—but this time, we brought in someone who actually works in HR to give us the tea.Maddie and Meaghan sit down with Bre of Witnessing Bre, a wellness educator and HR professional, for an honest conversation about what employees should actually know when navigating the workplace.We’re talking about when to go to HR (and when to be cautious), why documentation matters, what to know before leaving a job, how to ask about benefits during an interview, and why interviewing should be a two-way street.We also dig into what these conversations look like for LGBTQ+ and other marginalized employees. How can you gauge whether a workplace is genuinely inclusive? Should you disclose parts of your identity during an interview? What questions can you ask to get beyond the corporate buzzwords and find out what a company actually values?Bre also reminds us of something every job seeker needs to hear: you are bringing something to the workplace, too. You’re not just trying to convince an employer to hire you—you’re deciding whether they deserve your time, skills, and energy.Plus, we learn more about Bre’s work through Witnessing Bre, where she brings together movement, mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and wellness.#coffee #podcast #queer #lgbtq #dfw #dallas #texas #therapy #affirmingcare #mentalhealth #eatingdisorders #bodyimage #bodypositivity Connect with Bre: Instagram: witnessingbreYoutube: WitnessingBre🧡 Let’s keep building this queer coffee break community, one cup at a time.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!🎙 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube💖 Support us on Patreon for exclusive content!Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share it with your community!