Ever had an HR investigation that tested your patience, poker face, and note-taking skills? In this episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we share the real stories of investigations that sharpened our careers — from messy interpersonal conflicts to high-stakes executive cases.
We cover:
✅ Rookie investigation mistakes that turned into lessons
✅ The stories that made us tougher (and more caffeinated)
✅ What actually makes a great HR investigator (beyond the handbook)
✅ Advice for new HR pros running their first investigation
Investigations may not be fun, but they shape who we are as HR professionals. Tune in for stories, laughs, and takeaways you won’t find in a textbook.
🎧 Available on YouTube & Spotify.
💬 Got an HR investigation story of your own? Drop it in the comments or send it in — we may feature it in a future episode!
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From vending machine rendezvous to love contracts gone wrong, HR has seen it ALL. In this extra-spicy episode, the crew breaks down the wildest workplace romances: reply-all love poems, closet hookups, Vegas flings on the corporate card, and a guy who tried to expense his engagement ring. HR training videos wish they were this juicy.
#HRPodcast #WorkplaceRomance #OfficeDrama #HRNightmares #FunnyPodcast #HRComedy #DatingFails #WorkplaceComedy #OfficeRomance #hrstories
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We’re back with Season 2 of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR—and this time, we’ve got the spiciest PTO and “sick day” stories you’ve ever heard. From “Grandma’s funeral” in Cabo to the coworker Zooming in from a cabana, we’re unpacking the wildest lies employees tell HR. Grab a drink, call out “sick,” and laugh with us.
#HRPodcast #FunnyPodcast #WorkComedy #PTO #SickDayStories #HRLife #WorkplaceDrama #CorporateComedy #HRHumor #PodcastSeason2
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Season 2 kicks off with the ultimate workplace showdown — the Office Olympics 🥇💼. Forget spreadsheets and productivity charts — this is where champions are made in the art of doing absolutely nothing productive while looking busy.
From Silent Stallion Steve’s 3-hour fake bathroom break to Copy-Paste Carl’s performance review speed run, we break down the REAL events every HR pro secretly knows about:
Longest Fake Bathroom Break 🚽⏳
Most Creative Out-of-Office Message ✈️📩
Microsoft Teams Hide-and-Seek 🎧🙊
Gaslight Grand Prix 💡🏎️
Whether you’re here for the laughs, the relatable coworker chaos, or just to confirm HR sees everything, this episode will have you saying:
"Yep… that’s my office."
📢 New season, same chaos. Watch, laugh, and maybe… don’t try these at work.
#OfficeOlympics #HRComedy #WorkplaceHumor #PodcastLaughs #Season2 #OfficeOlympics #HRComedy #WorkplaceHumor #FunnyPodcast #Season2Premiere #CorporateComedy #HRStories #RelatableWork #OfficeLife #WorkplaceFails
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Welcome to Season 2 of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR! 🎉
In this episode, your favorite HR misfits — Dr. Green, Big Llama, and Jake from HR — unpack the real reasons we go to HR conferences. Spoiler alert: it’s not always for “professional development.” 😏
🎤 We talk:
If you've ever gone to a conference and left with more tote bags than takeaways — this one’s for you!
👉 Like, Comment, and Subscribe to join the HR hilarity.
📢 And yes — we are available for keynote speeches and dance battles at your next HR function.
#HRButMakeItFunny #HRPodcast #FunnyHR #HRConferences #CorporateComedy #WorkplaceHumor #HRProblems #Just4FriendsHR #StanleyCupHR #ConferenceSwag #HRAfterDark #BigLlama #JakeFromHR #HRLife #HRMemes #HRCommunity
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Season 2 of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR is here—and we’re done pretending.
Ever wonder what HR really thinks when you're ranting about the thermostat, your manager, or why you're not VP yet? Well, we finally say the quiet part out loud.
With Mama Mel on maternity leave (congrats!), H.R. Holly Resources steps in and joins Dr. Green, Big Llama, and Jake from HR to deliver the HR version of inner scream therapy:
💼 savage exit interview clapbacks,
💻 passive-aggressive Slack assassinations,
📝 performance review delusions, and
🧨 DEFCON-level meltdowns.
We’re not documenting—we’re detonating.
It’s HR After Dark. So don’t file a complaint—just laugh like we do behind the scenes.
🎧 Segments:
“Things We Wish We Could Say in Exit Interviews”
“Slack Snipers & Email Assassins”
“HR vs. The Performance Review Delusion”
“Final Round – The DEFCON Meltdown”
#StayPettyStayCompliant
#HRBurnBook
#Season2Premiere
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HR meets AI in this wild episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR! We challenged ChatGPT to throw its best workplace scenarios at us—then we hit back with our real-world, “by the book” HR responses. From high performers who can’t tell time ⏰, to inappropriate jokes at meetings 🤦♀️, to coworkers refusing to work with trans colleagues 🚨—we covered it all, with policy, professionalism... and just a little petty.
If you’ve ever wanted to see what happens when AI tries to out-HR the HR pros, this one’s for you. Perfect for HR newbies, training sessions, leadership coaching, or just a good laugh at the madness of corporate life.
👀 WATCH, LAUGH, LEARN... and let ChatGPT know it still needs a few SPHR credits.
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Mama Mel is out, but "Irma the HR Lady" is in — and things get spicy real fast! This week on Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we unpack the legendary tale of Chad Thunderboss, a VP who thinks burnout is a sign of “team spirit” and micromanagement is an Olympic sport.
Why does HR let these corporate tyrants thrive? Is it the revenue? The podcast clout? Or just HR burnout?
Jake from HR has seen it all — weaponized PowerPoints, emotionally unstable pep talks, and a leadership retreat that scarred a bear.
This episode is a hilarious but painfully real look at how toxic leadership survives and how HR might just have to outwit the beast with… Holly from Accounting.
Tune in to hear:
And why “Letting it slide” turns into “Falling off a cliff” 🧗♀️
Because sometimes, the only way to fix a Chad is with a stapler-wielding accountant and a Siberian demotion.
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#ToxicLeadership #HRComedy #Just4FriendsPodcast #CorporateDrama #MicromanagementMadness #HRNightmares #LeadershipFails #OfficeCulture #ChadThunderboss #WorkplaceWellness #PodcastClips #FunnyPodcast #HRLife
What happens when HR doesn’t fire you… but just lets you vibe into oblivion?
Welcome back to Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, where policies are optional and the petty is always professional. In this scandal-packed episode, we dive into the corporate legend of Becky — the queen of the soft quit, TikTok HR influencer, and emotional support goat enthusiast.
From submitting severance packages as birthday party invoices to side-hustling on company Zoom calls, Becky didn’t get fired… she ascended. And HR? We just let her.
This episode is a masterclass in silent firing, quiet quitting, and how to disappear from the workplace without a trace. If you’ve ever felt like your job was pushing you out without saying it, Becky’s saga will have you questioning EVERYTHING.
-Scandals.
-Goats.
-Solo escape rooms.
-And yes… “Cross-functional learning.”
Stay tuned for laughs, real HR advice, and the ultimate lesson: sometimes HR doesn't fire you — they ghost you.
-Hit play. Becky would want you to.
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Imagine this: HR just vanished from your workplace. No rules, no policies... and no one to stop Becky from sending “funny” memes to the company Slack. In this hilarious yet eye-opening episode, the Just 4 Friends crew dives into a workplace thought experiment — what if HR didn't exist?
We explore:
What would break first (hint: payroll and people’s sanity)
The illusion of “freedom” without HR
The unsung heroes behind onboarding, culture, and compliance
What should HR look like if we rebuilt it today?
Plus, we roast mandatory training (because let’s be real — no one remembers it), expose what happens when managers go rogue, and pitch which HR practices should be cancelled forever.
Whether you're in HR, work with HR, or avoid them at lunch — you don’t want to miss this one!
Drop your hottest take: What’s one HR rule or tradition that needs to go?
LISTEN. LAUGH. LEARN. (and maybe update that harassment training while you're at it...)
Welcome to our Podcast, where the compliance is optional and the shade is mandatory. In this episode, we expose the myth of the so-called “team player.” Is it really about collaboration… or corporate camouflage?🔥 This week:The Becky Saga: When "teamwork" means stealing your PowerPointWhy “not a team player” is code for setting boundariesReal MVPs vs. performative helpersPassive-aggressive volunteers, “emotional IOUs,” and Slack ghostsGame Time: Team Player or Trauma Deliverer?💥 If you've ever been gaslit during a performance review or side-eyed for using PTO, this episode is your therapy session with a punchline.📢 Drop your wildest "team player" stories in the comments & tag your favorite REAL teammate. You know—the quiet one who actually does the work.🎧 New episodes every week. Subscribe & vibe with us: HR tea, comedy, and corporate truths you won’t hear in training videos.#HRPodcast #TeamPlayer #CorporateDrama #WorkplaceTea #HRAfterHours #ToxicWorkCulture #PerformanceReviewFails #HRLife #OfficePolitics #PodcastClip #WorkplaceHumor #Just4FriendsHR #CorporateBurnout #BeckyFromHR
In this episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we dive deep into the world of Workplace Harassment & Sexual Harassment Training — the good, the bad, and the totally awkward.Dr. Green brings us the latest HR Horror Story: “The Zoom Where It Happened” — when Kyle forgot two important things during a company-wide meeting… 😳Plus, we discuss:Why corporate videos often miss the markThe importance of not joking about harassmentHow to handle uncomfortable comments at workThe great Roleplay Debate: Dr. Green is in, Big Llama is OUT!We’re HR professionals keeping it real, with laughs, lessons, and some painfully relatable moments.🧠 Tune in, learn, and laugh along with us. HR doesn’t have to be boring — it just has to be real.
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What happens when Coachella vibes meet corporate culture? In this laugh-out-loud episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, Dr. Green tells the now-legendary story of "The Festival Wear Incident"—featuring a mesh shirt, neon glitter, and a fanny pack used as... pants?
From questionable wardrobe choices to defining the true limits of "casual Fridays," the crew unpacks:
The real risks of vague dress code policies
HR’s secret weapon: the lost-and-found hoodie
Crocs in Sport Mode and pajama pants at the office
What happens when fashion statements get political (or just plain weird)
PLUS: We introduce the chaotic new HR game, “Banana Whack”, and explore the mysterious meaning behind Green, Yellow, and Gas. 👀
You do not want to miss this one.
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Is HR becoming the new therapist's office? In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of HR in supporting employee mental health. From "Emotional First Aid" training to Cry Rooms and Trauma-Bonding Tuesdays, we ask the big questions: Are we expecting too much from HR—or is this shift toward emotional support exactly what the modern workplace needs?
Join Dr. Green and the Just 4 Friends crew as we explore:
The benefits and boundaries of "Therapeutic HR"
Funny (but maybe genius?) wellness ideas like “Scream into the Void” sessions
How HR can balance empathy and professionalism in today’s workplace
Grab your tissues—and your stress balls—and tune in for an honest, insightful, and hilarious conversation about what HR could be in a more human-centered world.
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In this laugh-out-loud episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, the crew dives deep into the wild world of workplace nicknames—because HR has heard it ALL. From the Snack Bandit to Captain Side Hustle, and our all-time favorites like the Policy Pirate, Meeting Vampire, and the Slack Siren—no cubicle character is safe! 😅
We reveal all of the painfully accurate (but SFW) HR nicknames you’ve probably encountered (or are), and share our own run-ins with The Girl Scout Mafia, The Tab Hoarder, and the Mic is Muted Guy.
If you’ve ever said “thoughts?” in an email or vanished mid-Zoom call… this one’s for you.
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In this episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we dive into the policies that aren’t in the handbook—but everyone in the office somehow knows. From “being too good at your job” (aka getting double the workload) to surviving “mandatory fun” and decoding who really controls the office thermostat (hint: it’s not facilities), we’re breaking down the unofficial playbook of modern work life.We tackle:✅ Why “Reply All” should come with a warning label✅ How face time still beats screen time in workplace visibility✅ The politics of when (and when not) to CC the boss✅ And why your 1800s-era employee handbook might as well be a scrollIt’s a laugh, it’s the truth, and it’s everything you wish you could say in HR.
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In this episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we dive into the wild world of Human Resources with a twist! Each host reads a hilariously dramatic ChatGPT-generated story based on their resumes—featuring HR warriors, comedy club discoveries, and even a princess battling corporate dragons. We also get personal, sharing how we each found our way into the world of HR and asking the big question: If we could time travel, would we do it all over again? Get ready for laughs, revelations, and a whole lot of HR realness!
Ever been in a meeting where you heard "Let's circle back," "Low-hanging fruit," or "Let's peel back the onion" one too many times? We have too! In this episode, we break down the most overused (and cringeworthy) HR buzzwords, plus the meetings that send us over the edge. From "Quiet Quitting" to "Coffee Badging," "Emotional Proximity" to "Move the Goal Posts," we cover it all—laughing through the nonsense and figuring out what actually matters in the workplace. Buckle up, HR friends, because we're about to hit the ground running!
In this episode of Just 4 Friends Trying 2 Figure Out HR, we dive deep into Workplace Trauma & Psychological Safety—the unspoken stressors that leave employees anxious, burned out, and questioning their job security.
From the panic-inducing “We need to talk” meeting requests to the silent dread of waiting for a response after asking, “Am I getting fired?”, we explore the everyday moments that create workplace PTSD. We also tackle tough conversations like telling someone they won’t be getting paid, forced business trips and stressful team-building exercises.
With burnout on the rise, we ask: How does psychological safety fit into all of this? And more importantly—what can HR and leadership do to create a work environment that doesn’t feel like a constant battle for survival?
Join us as we share real experiences, HR insights, and strategies to make work a little less traumatic.
Looking for a job is a lot like speed dating—awkward first impressions, rapid-fire questions, and trying not to look desperate. In this episode, we break down how the hiring and interview process mirrors the world of swiping right, ghosting candidates, and making that perfect first impression. We also take an unexpected detour into the world of pizza (because, priorities), but don’t worry—we still drop some top-tier job hunting and interview tips that could land you your dream gig.
So grab a slice, polish that résumé, and tune in for a hilarious yet helpful ride through the wild world of hiring! 🍕🎙️
