Shorty # 14: Severed Heads, Social Media, and HR

Send us Fan MailWarren and Feathers introduce themselves as HR professionals on the Jaded HR podcast.They mention that they have been busy working on the J2HR website and blog.Warren discusses using AI for podcast production and mentions writing a blog post about it.They encourage listeners to support them through Patreon and leave reviews.They thank their Patreon Hallie, for their support in improving the podcast.Story 1: Human Heads on DeskWarren shares a bizarre story about Dale Wheatley, a transportation director at the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois.Dale discovered three severed human heads on his desk after complaining about mishandling of bodies at the association.The bodies donated for scientific purposes were not being properly handled, and some remains were not returned to families as intended.Warren and Feathers express shock and humorously discuss the inappropriate nature of such a gift.They joke about their preferred gifts and advise against sending human heads as presents.Story 2: Celebrating a Fired CoworkerWarren raises the question of whether it's appropriate to celebrate a coworker's termination.Feathers mentions throwing a party for himself after getting divorced but acknowledges the need for discretion in public celebrations.They engage in a light-hearted conversation about celebrating the departure of toxic coworkers.Warren contemplates taking action as an HR professional and suggests advising against public celebrations.Story 3: Should HR Managers be on Social Media?Warren mentions receiving an email from Bamboo HR about the state of human resources leadership in 2023.They discuss the article's focus on HR managers' use of LinkedIn and their online presence.The article suggests that having an online presence and gaining a following can help HR managers break into enterprise-level positions.Warren and Feathers share their thoughts on the subject, emphasizing the importance of moderation and not relying solely on social media presence for career advancement.They express their indifference towards the number of followers and the promotional nature of social media platforms.ConclusionWarren and Feathers wrap up the episode, highlighting the limitations and drawbacks of social media for HR professionals.They express their disillusionment with social media and its commercialization.They end with their signature sign-off, promising to help listeners navigate HR one "what the fuck" moment at a time.Support the show