Hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer dive into the weird world of HR with a candid and humorous approach to storytelling. Explore the dynamics the new world of work from the eyes of two HR veterans who have seen it all.
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Hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer dive into the weird world of HR with a candid and humorous approach to storytelling. Explore the dynamics the new world of work from the eyes of two HR veterans who have seen it all.
Culture Fit: When Your GM's Definition Differs from Everyone Else's
HR Confessions
53 minutes
3 months ago
Culture Fit: When Your GM's Definition Differs from Everyone Else's
In another jaw-dropping episode of HR Confessions, Rebecca and Kim tackle a Vegas offsite gone wildly wrong. When a general manager decides to "enhance" a sales training with an unexpected performance artist, HR is left to navigate the fallout. Join us for a masterclass in what NOT to do at company retreats, plus actionable advice on vendor vetting, protecting your team, and standing your ground when leadership crosses the line. Warning: This episode contains discussions of inappropriate workplace conduct.
Show Notes
The Setup: Mid-size company celebrates crushing their year with a week-long Vegas retreat
Day 3 Drama: External "sales training facilitator" arrives with suspicious props
The Incident: Professional presentation turns into inappropriate performance art
Key Players: Dana (HR hero), Rick (the GM who orchestrated it), and traumatized managers
The Fallout:
Multiple managers walk out
No apologies or acknowledgment
Company culture permanently damaged
Lessons Learned:
Always vet external vendors through HR
Document everything immediately
Create clear event/vendor policies
Partner with other executives for support
Check in with affected employees (carefully)
Never Again Rules:
Don't plan retreats in Vegas
Run all content by someone different from you
Have vendor vetting policies in place
Consider the "Rick Rule" - make first violations count as three strikes
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HR Confessions
Hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer dive into the weird world of HR with a candid and humorous approach to storytelling. Explore the dynamics the new world of work from the eyes of two HR veterans who have seen it all.