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Ask HR! with Youseline Poteau-Young
by Youseline Poteau-Young
A podcast where employees and leaders get their HR questions answered, exchange perspectives, and co-create impactful, people-centered, practical, and sustainable solutions. As an external HR department, we focus on courageous conversations- ones that embrace differing views and turn conflict into meaningful connection. This show balances employee advocacy with business accountability, proving that great workplaces can and should be humane and high-performing. Our mission is simple: to lead bold, honest dialogue that welcomes tension, respects every voice, and transforms the way we work.
Episodes
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No Promotion? Here's How to Keep Growing Anyway!
Promotion Isn’t the Only Way to Grow. No Promotion? Here’s How to Keep Growing Anyway! In this episode of Ask HR!, we continue our conversation about career growth, employee development, andretention and what employees and people leaders can do when a promotion or new position isn’t available....
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Stop Waiting for the Exit Interview to Fix Employee Retention Before They Quit: Do This Instead!
Micromanaged or Misunderstood? WhyYour Employee's Frustration Might Be a Retention Signal This week's question comes from an employee who feels micromanaged — their manager checks in so often there's notime left to actually do the work. They've thought about quitting but don't want to be labeled...
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To Stay or Not to Stay: Small Moves, Big Retention — The Leave 'Em, Love 'Em, Keep 'Em Series, Inspired by the book- Love 'Em or Lose 'Em (6th Ed.) by Beverly Kaye & Sharon Jordan-Evans
Retention isn’t always about the big things. Sometimes, it’s the small things leaders do or fail to do, that determine whether people stay. This week on Ask HR!, we’re continuing the conversation around employee retention with a new approach inspired by one of my favorite leadership resources…
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Hidden in Plain Sight: A Retention Tool in Perimenopause, Menopause!
What if we looked at employee retention through a different lens? In this episode of Ask HR, we’re getting into the conversation around retention strategies and exploring an important issue that is often overlooked: perimenopause and menopause in the workplace. This is a conversation about…
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Less Drama, More Connection: Quick Wins for Team Conflict!
In this episode of #AskHR, I’m sharing powerful insights from my recent EMC Leaders Training (EMCLeaders.com), where the focus wasn’t just on managing conflict, it was also on caring for the people behind it. Leadership isn’t about stepping in only when issues arise, it’s about creating...
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7-Phrases to Replace Negative Language • Build Trust Fast!
The way we speak as a leader shapes everything- trust,culture, and performance. In this week’s episode, we break down how to replacenegative or reactive communication with language that builds connection and credibility. Since last week’s episode, which toxic phrase(s) did youreplace? This…
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Stop Toxic Workplace Language (Say This Instead)!
This week, we’re answering a tough and common question: My leader says things that shut people down all the time. Doesn't she realize this hurts morale? How do we deal with language that's demoralizing and just plain mean? Whether you are a leader trying to keep your best talent or an employee...
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Stop Being Write-Up Trigger Happy!
Being trigger happy with write-ups is not leadership. Documentation matters, but it’s not a substitute for coaching. Jumping straight to corrective action without having the hard conversations first can create: Resentment Confusion Disengagement A coaching conversation today can prevent a formal...
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Stop Asking That: The Ban the Box Mistake Leaders Keep Making!
Let’s stop casually asking this during interviews: Is there anything in your background we should know about? This role requires a clean background — would that be an issue?” Those questions can violate state and city Fair Chance (Ban the Box) laws. And yes — it happens more than you think. If...
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Hiring Today- Skills, Character, and Alignment!
Ask HR is back—and we’re starting 2026 with a reminder we all need. Job searching isn’t about chasing every opportunity. It’s about alignment. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why relationship-building is still one of the most powerful career strategies How intentional connections create long-term...
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Ask HR! Season 2, Coming Soon!
More voices. Bolder perspectives. Real HR conversations. I’m inviting you to join Season Two—with yours truly, MOI! I’m back with Ask HR with Youseline Poteau-Young. This season, we’re going deeper- answering your questions and speaking directly with leaders across industries who are doing the...
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Avoiding the Quiet Trends! Empowering Employees and Leaders to Speak Up.
This week’s episode takes you back to one of my favorite sessions — where I covered the “quiet trends” reshaping today’s workplaces. From quiet quitting and quiet firing to quiet hiring, quiet promoting, and quiet leading — these patterns aren’t so quiet anymore. During my roundtable at the...
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Building and Managing High-Performance Teams: A Strategic and Tactical Approach from the Hacking HR Speaker Series!
In this episode of Ask HR!, we revisit key insights from Youseline’s panel discussion at the Hacking HRSpeaker Series on what it truly takes to build and sustain high-performing teams. From setting clear expectations to fostering inclusion, the conversation highlights how a blend of tactical and...
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Tackling Toxic Behavior: 5-Steps Framework to Lead like a H.U.M.A.N!
Toxic behavior in the workplace isn’t always easy to define. Is it simple rudeness, or something deeper, like racism or bias? As leaders, we’re often the first line of defense. That’s why the PRO approach and our H.U.M.A.N. Framework matter. Together, they provide a practical roadmap for hearing...
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Is My Co-Worker Racist, or Is It Just the Culture?
In this episode of #AskHR, we break down how to assessbehavior, reactions, and outcomes, so you can protect yourself and decide if your workplace is truly worth your energy. Here’s what we cover: The takeaway is that toxic behavior should never benormalized. Step back, focus on your direct...
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The Framing Effect: Asking Questions for Impact!
Did you know the way we phrase our questions can significantly influence the outcome of our conversations? This week, we're diving into a powerful coaching skill I've recently learned: asking questions for impact, also known as the framing effect. In this episode, we'll explore why shifting from…
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What If a Person Is Not Right for the Team? Part 3: From Poor Fit to Culture Add, The Future of Thriving Teams!
What If a Person Is Not Right for the Team? Part 3: From Poor Fit to Culture Add, The Future of Thriving Teams! In the final episode of our three-part series, we shift the conversation from what’s wrong to what’s possible. After learning to spot the signs of poor team fit (Part 1) and exploring…
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What If a Person Is Not Right for the Team? Part 2: The Ripple Effect of Poor Team Fit!
In this second part of our three-part series, we ask: whathappens when the early warning signs of a poor team fit are ignored? The impact goes far beyond simple awkward moments; it creates a ripple effect that damages productivity, fuels disengagement, and wears down psychological safety. In this...
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What If a Person Is Not Right for the Team? The High Cost of Poor Team Fit!
What If a Person Isn’t the Right Fit for the Team? Credentials may get you in the door, but competence and collaboration keep you on the team. In this episode of Ask HR, our question is: What if a person just isn’t the right fit for the team, even when their resume shines? This is Part 1 of a...
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After Hours Confessions: I Said One Thing, They Heard Another!
In this After-Hours edition of Ask HR, these are our confessions — the disconnect between what employeessay and what leadership actually hears. From culture misalignment and DEI fatigue, to trust gaps and broken promises of promotion, this episode unpacks a few exit statements (including my own)....
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The First 100 Days! Your HR Leadership Roadmap. A 5-Step Framework to Thrive from Day 1 to Day 100.
Great episode this week! This conversation is your roadmap from day one to a hundred. Whether you're building an HR department from the ground up or stepping into an existingstructure, these first few months can truly define your path forward. We'll break down a 5-step, people-first strategy to...
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What Are We Missing In Coaching Our Ambitious Employees?
As people leaders, learning to coach high-energy employees is crucial for meaningful growth conversations. How can managers effectively guide those eager for new projects that don't quite fit their current role or team's immediate needs? Instead of jumping straight to solutions, we encourage...
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Beyond the Raise: Building a Culture of Appreciation, Rewards, & Recognition!
Are you a leader facing the challenge of retaining top talent when a direct salary increase isn't an option? Compensationconversations can be tough, but what if you could offer something equally valuable? This episode focuses on creative compensationalternatives that go far beyond the traditional...
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Asking for a Raise: Master the Conversation!
In this episode, we’re talking all things compensation: fromhow to ask for a raise to mastering the art of self-advocacy in the workplace. Learn how to build a compelling, fact-based case using data, feedback, and strategic timing. We’ll walk you through understanding your total compensation...
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Lead and Manage, Not Monitor!
Are you empowering your team or just watching over their shoulder? In our previous episode, we explored why employees may meddle in others’ work, ranging from overconfidence and insecurity to poor leadership and cultural differences. This week’s #AskHR episode, we’re drawing a clear line between...
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Stay in Your Lane: Mind Your Own Job!
Is today the day your well-meaning coworker finally stops telling you how to do your job and starts focusing on their own? Ever feel your focus drain when helpful colleagues or micromanagers overstep? You're not alone! In this episode of Ask HR!, we're discussing this common situation, discussing...
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Are You Modeling the Right Message? Lead with Respect, Not Reactions!
Culture Check: Are You Modeling the Right Message? Are your employees showing out or simply reflectingwhat you modeled? In this leadership-focused episode of Ask HR!, we are talking about what it truly means to show up as a leader with emotional maturity, cultural awareness, and consistency. From...
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Don’t Show Your Ass at Work, Show Up With Intention!
Let’s talk about the difference between authenticity andattention-seeking. What does it really mean to bring your whole self to work and when does that cross the line into disruption or performing for validation? When we talk about showing up authentically at work, we’retalking about professional...
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People, Process, and Systems for Profit!
It all boils down to process and systems! In this week’s #AskHR episode, I’m sharing key insights from my session at last year’s ICABA Entrepreneur Jumpstart Series. Whether you're an entrepreneur, solopreneur, orleading a growing business, sustainable growth starts with structure. And that...
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Discipline Double Standards: Leading Through Fairness!
Discipline isn’t just about policies; it’s about people, culture, and the courage to act even when it’s uncomfortable. In this week’s episode, we’re continuing our real-talk conversation on leading with fairness and accountability, diving into: The unintentional roots of doublestandards in...
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Let’s Talk Fairness!
Why do some employees get coached while others getpunished for the same mistake? In this week’s episode of #AskHR, our question is: Why the double standard in workplace discipline? It’s a topic many experience but few want to admit. We’ll talk through: • Why unequal discipline happens • The…
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Leading with Clarity: Roles, Responsibilities, and Results!
In this episode, we explore why role clarity isn’t just an HR formality, it’s a leadership strategy. As people leaders, we can use job clarity to drive trust, empower growth, and ensure every team member understands their purpose and how it connects to the biggerpicture. And for the love of…
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Stop Guessing at Work- Know Your Why, What, and How!
Are you clear on the difference between your role andyour responsibilities at work? In Episode 14 of Ask HR!, we’re walking through breaking why understandingyour why, what, and how isn’t just helpful, it’s a careergame-changer. Inspired by a real-world conversation with political strategist…
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Accountability in Crisis: The High Cost of Leading Without HR!
In this week's #AskHR episode, we’re diving into a real leadership crisis: what actually happens when HR is left out of key decisions. Spoiler alert—it’s not just inconvenient. It’s chaotic. We're talking about: • The culture, compliance, and communication breakdowns that follow • Real-life…
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Beyond the Blame! We All Suck at Communicating Sometimes.
This week’s #AskHR, we dive deep into one of the most common—but misunderstood—workplace tensions: when managers and employees feel unheard. Are your expectations unclear, or are they just not listening? Is your employee struggling or simply disengaged? In this episode, we unpack how to create...
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The Cost of Bad HR: A Silent Profit Killer.
Bad HR isn’t just a people problem—it’s a profit problem. In this episode of Ask HR!, I dive into the silent, hidden costs of poor HR practices and how they affect your organization's bottom line. From inconsistent onboarding and high turnover to toxic cultures and legal pitfalls, you’ll learn…
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Professional Development: Do THIS to Succeed!
Are you feeling stuck in your career or wondering how tolevel up professionally? In this episode, we break down the best practicesfor professional development, including how to reduce turnover, increase productivity, and foster loyalty using the Commitment-Action-Routine (CAR) concept for...
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Negative Workplace Dynamics: Spotting and Addressing Workplace Toxicity!
This Week’s #AskHR, we're addressing the negative workplace dynamics. In this episode, we’re discussing: ✅Identifying a Toxic Workplace – What red flags should you watch for? ✅ Navigating Through It – Maintaining your sanity and confidence (and honestly, why should we have to?) ✅ Best Practices…
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When Workplace Safety Goes Wrong? What NOT to Do!
New #AskHR Podcast Episode! 🎙When Workplace Safety Goes Wrong: What NOT to Do! This week, we’re diving into workplace safety fails because nothing highlights what not to do better than TV’s funniest HR disasters! Watch the chaos unfold here: The Office, Season 5 – Dwight’s Fire Drill Chaos...
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Welcome to Ask HR! Your external HR department- with Youseline Poteau-Young
Join me, Youseline Poteau-Young, as we dive into all things HR-related! Ask HR is your external human resources department, answering your workplace and HR-related questions with candid conversations about celebrating small wins, compliance people, culture, tackling challenges, leadership…
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Promoting the Right Talent- because promoting an unqualified employee could mean losing your best.
This week’s #AskHR discussion is all about promoting the right talent—because promoting an unqualified individual could mean losing your best employees. When employees see unqualified individuals getting promoted, it leads to disengagement and low morale. Having the right people in the right…
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The Job Search & Application Process!
This week's #AskHR conversation comes from a recent conversation with one of my mentees, who expressed her frustration with the job search and application process and the lack of responses from companies in her own job search journey. This is a common frustration to many of us. And honestly?…
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Reasonable Accommodations
This week’s #AskHR explores Reasonable Accommodation—what it is, when to request it, and how HR supports employees through the process. We’re covering key federal accommodation laws, hidden disabilities, when to inform your employer, and whether an employer can refuse a request. Plus, we’ll share...
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What If HR Worked Differently? Rethinking the Way We Work!
This week, we’re diving into one of our key business processes: a transformative approach to HR through Reflecting, Exploring, Shifting Paradigms, and Embracing New Narratives. It all started with a simple "What if?" and has evolved into more than just a strategy- it’s a movement toward...
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The EEOC: More Than Just Complaints!
This week, we’re continuing the conversation around the EEOC. In my HR role, I’ve often seen EEOC resources framed negatively- only mentioned when an employee needs to file a complaint. But these resources are also proactive tools that help you understand your rights before an issue arises.As…
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Blog Series: Preparing Your Workforce for Change in HR Technology
This week audio blog is about HR technology and thriving through the transition of technology and how YPPMC is addressing the resistance to the change oftechnology. So how much do you love technology, or do you just understand it enough to get through your day? Even if you are in love to hate...
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Is HR an Ally or an Enemy? How can HR be seen as an ally rather than an enemy in the workplace? How Can You Partner with HR?
This week’s #AskHR discussion tackles a common question: How can HR be seen as an ally rather than an enemy in the workplace? Many employees hesitate to engage with HR, fearing they’ll be unheard or dismissed. It’s a common misconception that HR exists solely to protect the business and enforce...
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A podcast where employees and leaders get their HR questions answered, exchange perspectives, and co-create impactful, people-centered, practical, and sustainable solutions. As an external HR department, we focus on courageous conversations- ones that embrace differing views and turn conflict into meaningful connection. This show balances employee advocacy with business accountability, proving that great workplaces can and should be humane and high-performing. Our mission is simple: to lead bold, honest dialogue that welcomes tension, respects every voice, and transforms the way we work.
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