No good deed goes unpunished! Being nice to employees is great, but HR and managers need to know where the line is between being nice and being a doormat. In this episode, we'll discuss where that line is and how to set appropriate boundaries. So, grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a great discussion!

Here are the links from this week's episode:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikaandersen/2013/06/06/8-very-bad-things-that-happen-when-companies-are-too-nice/

https://simonsinek.com/stories/why-being-a-nice-manager-totally-backfires-according-to-simon/

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In this episode, we address an essential leadership topic: trust in the workplace. We’re joined by special guests Latoya and Tammy as we dive into why trust isn’t just about creating a positive atmosphere - it’s about empowerment, retention, and real organizational success. We discuss the dramatic difference in job satisfaction between employees who trust their employers and those who don’t, and we explore what trust truly means and why leaders can’t afford to ignore it. Here are links to the resources mentioned during the show:

https://www.shrm.org/executive-network/insights/building-a-culture-of-trust--lessons-learned-as-an-hr-leader

https://trainingmag.com/5-ways-hr-professionals-can-build-trust/

https://coadvantage.com/blog/7-ways-to-build-trust-in-hr

https://hackinghrlab.io/blogs/hr-strategic-partnerships-collaboration/

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Juls and Trish are starting the year off unfiltered! In this episode, they discuss how they're feeling about 2026 so far and how they are dealing with it. If you aren't quite feeling 2026 yet, grab your favorite beverage and commiserate with us!

Here are links to the resources Trisha mentioned during the show:

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/selfcare-at-work https://www.oshaeducationcenter.com/wellness-tips-resources/

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