Ever feel like HR is stuck in a filing cabinet from the dark ages? This week on HR Nightmares, the Leath HR Group crew – your friendly neighborhood HR exorcists – are here to slay those workplace woes!

We're throwing down the gauntlet. We're talking clueless HR reps, policy-obsessed robots, and service levels that make the DMV look like Disneyland. Is your HR department more of a roadblock than a resource?

But fear not! We'll also delve into the secrets of a kickass HR leader. Learn how to spot the good, the bad, and the downright scary when it comes to HR leadership. Hint: experience, grit, and a willingness to ditch the rulebook are key!

Plus, we are serving up some serious HR philosophy. It's time to ditch the dusty policy manuals and embrace a more human-centered approach. Because let's face it, robots with hearts make way better HR reps than robots with red tape.

We'll also hear war stories from the trenches of employee management. Learn how to deliver tough news with compassion (even if you have to fire someone who keeps bringing their pet ferret to work – yes, that's a real story!).

And the episode wouldn't be complete without some laughs! Stick around for a lighthearted (and slightly embarrassing) moment with the ladies.

So, tune in! Let's turn those HR nightmares into hilarious cautionary tales (and maybe some valuable takeaways).

Tired of team meetings that sound like a pack of hyenas arguing? This episode's all about unlocking the secret weapon of assessments!

We delve into the Tracom Social Styles model, where Ashley breaks down the four basic human types: the charging Drivers, the lovable Amiables, the bubbly Expressives, and the meticulous Analyticals. Think of it as your guide to navigating the office jungle! Great assessment facilitators train you to speak fluent "people" by adapting your communication style to each type. Imagine a world where your colleagues actually understand what you're saying!

Lisa throws down the "Don't Be a Quizmaster" gauntlet, reminding us that these assessments are tools, not fortune cookies. We dish on the misuse of assessments in hiring, like bombarding candidates with unpaid quizzes or letting unqualified managers decipher their deepest desires. Assessments are all about self-awareness and communication, not replacing good old-fashioned emotional intelligence. Let us know what your favorite assessments are and why!

Firefighter Jarvis Harris joins the Leath HR Group HR crew to share his journey through adversity to becoming a first responder. You’re sure to be inspired by Harris’ dream to become a firefighter since childhood, and how he overcame setbacks to achieve his goal. Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney talk to Harris about effective interview techniques (emphasizing the importance of authenticity and storytelling), expanding non-traditional talent pipelines (landing high school kids in full-time jobs after graduation), the importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone to get what you want and even inspire others in the process of doing so.

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