S2 E9: Nightmare on HR Street: HR Horror Stories // Halloween Special

Who needs Halloween night, when we barely survive our own horror story each and every day?  Join Hebba as she shares hair-raising HR horror stories that will send shivers up your spine and make you double-check each and every email and document you send in this Halloween special. From ghostbusting in the workplace to employees submitting unusual receipts, she’s got audience stories that will leave you even more scarred for life than *that one* scene from “Signs.” …Yeah, you know the one we’re talking about.  But it's not all fright and fear—Hebba also discusses some real-life workplace issues, such as morale, growth, and talent retention. Discover the challenges of creating a dog-friendly office and the unexpected consequences of implementing new benefits. And if you have your own HR horror story to share, don't be afraid to submit your own spine-chilling tales through Hebba’s anonymous form. So grab your favorite Halloween treat, lock your computer, strap down you last shred of sanity, and prepare for a descent into the upside-down world of HR!   00:00:00 - HR Horror Stories Shared on Podcast 00:02:44 - Employee Discovers Termination Email on Manager's Computer 00:04:05 - The Hilarious Expense Receipt Fail 00:06:38 - AI Notetaker Bots Transforming Meeting Efficiency 00:09:17 - Avoid HR Mistakes: Double Check 00:11:29 - Solving Morale, Growth, and Talent Retention Issues 00:13:18 - Halloween-Inspired HR Horror Stories 00:14:40 - Manager's Inappropriate Relationships Cause Scandal   For even more exclusive insider content, don’t forget to check out my YouTube page.    Follow Hebba:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ihateit-here/videos LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef Twitter: https://twitter.com/hebbamyoussef   15Five is the performance management platform that drives business results and gives HR teams a complete solution to deliver high employee performance, engagement, and retention while improving manager effectiveness.    Find out more about 15Five here.