Worst Employers of 2023: A Year-End Conversation

Send us Fan MailWhat if your boss was crowned the worst employer of the year? Imagine if the narcissistic nature of the NFL was finally penalized? That's what we're diving into for our final episode of 2023, a full-on reflection ranging from the delightful to the disgraceful. Beginning with a spirited discussion about a viral NFL celebration, we voice our thoughts on excessive displays of self-importance and the clamor for penalties. We then swap our sports hats for headphones as we share Spotify stats that demonstrate our growing listenership, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to you, our incredible supporters.Next, brace yourself for tales of the worst employers of the year. We are appalled at the audacity of a company employing children in dangerous roles and a pizza shop owner facing labor-related charges for the mistreatment of undocumented workers. We express our resentment towards managers who prioritize their own appraisals over those of their team, before we call out an unethical firm that doesn't honor overtime payments. Join us as we emphasize the need for ethical and fair treatment of employees in the workplace.Just when you thought it couldn't get worse, we bring you employment lawyer Jon Hyman's nominees for the worst employers of the year. Prepare for shocking tales of child labor abuse and workplace sexual harassment, as we share our take on the most outrageous and amusing culprits. Don't forget to cast your vote by December 13th to help decide who will be dubbed the worst employer of the year. As we wrap up, we also recount our favorite HR horror stories and leave you with our best practice advice. We'll be taking a break in December, but fear not, we'll return in January, refreshed and ready to bring you more enlightening, entertaining, and thought-provoking content. Stay tuned!Support the show