HR pros know documentation is where things can go beautifully right… or disastrously wrong. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill unpack how to turn emotional reactions into factual notes, how to document behavior without judgment, and how to help managers stop writing investigative poetry disguised as performance feedback. If you’ve ever inherited a file that made you whisper “oh no…” under your breath, this episode is for you. Pour a glass, sharpen your pencil, and let’s talk about documentation with less tea and more truth.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Sluder (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

From sticky notes to half-baked emails, bad documentation has a way of coming back to haunt us — usually when it matters most. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill laugh through the worst documentation fails, share rewrites that actually protect HR and employees, and coach managers on how to write facts instead of feelings. It’s the episode that proves good notes are better than good intentions — and way more reliable than your memory.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Sluder (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

There’s nothing quite like the headache of cracking open a handbook that desperately needs a rewrite. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill commiserate over jargon-filled policies, call out the worst offenders, and show you how to turn them into clear, people-friendly guidance. Think of it as the hair of the dog for HR — less legalese, more clarity, and just enough wine to make the edits go down easy.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Sluder (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)