If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.
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If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.
S8 E8: Culture or Cult? How to Spot (and Fix) Fake Work Environments with Latesha Byrd
I Hate It Here
54 minutes
5 months ago
S8 E8: Culture or Cult? How to Spot (and Fix) Fake Work Environments with Latesha Byrd
I hate to say it, but your “amazing culture” might be a lie.
Today, Latesha Byrd and I are ripping off the culture band-aid to expose what’s actually happening in your org!
You know the drill: shiny values on the wall that nobody abides by, all-hands full of empty promises, and that lovely gaslighty feeling when leadership says “we’re family” but acts like a toxic ex.
We’re explaining why “bring your whole self to work” is a scam if your culture is performative, how to spot and fix the disconnect between what leaders say and what employees live, and the corporate red flags that scream RUN, along with the green flags worth fighting for!
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0:01:40 - One Truth About Work Latesha Wishes More Leaders Understood
0:03:51 - How to Define Real Culture and How to Tell When It’s Missing
0:10:39 - When a Company’s Culture Initiative Falls Completely Flat
0:19:03 - Why Performative Actions Ruin Trust at Work, and How to Fix It
0:22:47 - The Role Communication Plays in Shaping Culture Narratives at an Org
0:26:30 - Towing the Line Between Being Inspiring and Being Honest About Challenges
0:31:32 - How to Hold Leaders Accountable
0:37:31 - The “Red Flag or Green Flag?” Game
0:41:10 - If Latesha Could Redesign Culture From Scratch, What Would She Prioritize First?
0:46:16 - What the Next Generation of Employees Will Expect From Real Workplace Culture
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I Hate It Here
If HR is one of the most soul-crushing industries to work in, how come we’re not talking about it more? I Hate it Here is the unflinching podcast where People professionals to talk honestly and openly about HR, sharing best-in-class resources to make the hardest job in the world that little bit easier. Hosted by Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of the I Hate it Here podcast and newsletter, this show is for HR People who want to get things done right - even if they do feel a bit empty inside from time to time. You’ll hear from industry insiders, not just the same old voices, sharing all the things you’re secretly thinking but never said out loud, digging into real-life examples, and delivering practical solutions and strategies for your people team.
