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When People Get Tricky

by TalentCode HR

Welcome to When People Get Tricky, the podcast where we share real stories and real lessons from the moments that test every leader’s patience.I’m Rachel from TalentCode HR — and each week, we unpack a true-to-life story from the workplace trenches to help you handle the tricky stuff with a bit more calm and a lot more confidence.

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Episodes

  1. Why a Quick Chat Can Become a Very Expensive Mistake

    Rachel Nelson explores how a casually framed meeting can turn into a serious fairness issue when employees aren’t given clear notice about performance, conduct, or termination discussions. Using a lateness case study, she shows why clarity, not vagueness, is what protects both leaders and employees.

  2. Serious Misconduct Or Just Misunderstood

    Rachel unpacks a real-life case where a warehouse worker’s summary dismissal for swearing was overturned—and show why understanding and following proper HR process is just as important as being right. She discusses what truly counts as 'serious misconduct' and how even good intentions can…

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  3. The Good Boss Who Got It Wrong

    This episode explores what happens when well-intentioned leaders skip critical steps in workplace misconduct cases. Through a real-life story and actionable insights, Rachel unpacks the importance of balancing decisive action with a fair process. Hear how the right decision can still lead to…

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  4. They Deserved to Be Fired… But You Still Lost

    This episode unpacks a workplace story where a fair termination went wrong due to a flawed process, teasing out vital lessons for leaders. Rachel and Trudy explore why skipping steps—even for the right reasons—can land leaders in hot water, and share trusted strategies to avoid common HR pitfalls.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to When People Get Tricky, the podcast where we share real stories and real lessons from the moments that test every leader’s patience.I’m Rachel from TalentCode HR — and each week, we unpack a true-to-life story from the workplace trenches to help you handle the tricky stuff with a bit more calm and a lot more confidence.

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Welcome to When People Get Tricky, the podcast where we share real stories and real lessons from the moments that test every leader’s patience.I’m Rachel from TalentCode HR — and each week, we unpack a true-to-life story from the workplace trenches to help you handle the tricky stuff with a bit...

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When People Get Tricky is created and hosted by TalentCode HR.
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