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.
Welcome back to HR Confessions Season 2! In our premiere episode, Rebecca and Kim dive into a wild story from the world of higher education featuring Chloe, a leadership team member at a closing nursing school. When a farewell party combines an open bar, glass doors, and a lapse in workers' compensation policy, things get complicated quickly. Join us for a cautionary tale about risk management, workplace friendships, and why HR professionals can never truly relax at company events. Plus, the hosts spiral into the fascinating world of workers' comp insurance (because that's what HR people do for fun).
Episode Highlights:
Season 2 Premiere - Rebecca and Kim return after their hiatus with fresh stories and insights
Setting the Scene - A nursing school within a hospital system facing closure due to declining enrollment post-COVID
The Farewell Party Setup - Staff gathering for dinner and dancing with an open bar on a weeknight
The Incident - Wanda, a 30-year employee, walks directly into a glass door while heading to the restroom
The Complication - VP of Finance Jennifer reveals the school's workers' comp insurance has lapsed
Ethical Dilemma - Jennifer asks her best friend Wanda to lie about where she got injured
Risk Analysis - Deep dive into workers' comp implications, liability waivers, and what could go wrong
The Resolution - Nothing happens! Wanda doesn't file a claim, protecting her friend
Key Takeaways:
Never let insurance policies lapse
Company events are still "work" for liability purposes
HR must balance protection of employees, company, and themselves
The anxiety of "what could happen" vs. what actually happens
Memorable Quote: "When one door closes, you can just walk right into it" - Chloe
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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.
