HR Nightmares · 2026-01-22 · 22 min
This season finale of HR Nightmares revisits the biggest topics of the year, including AI at work, ICE site visits, culture drift, fractional HR, and the high performer who creates more problems than they solve. Lisa and Amy break down what actually worked, what failed, and which decisions made the biggest difference for leaders navigating real-world people issues. The team covers how to approach AI practically, from interview questions to tasks most likely to change at the entry level. They walk through clear, lawful steps for handling high-pressure situations like ICE arriving onsite, along with guidance on communication, manager training, and response planning. Listener questions spark conversations on micromanagement, support animals, Zoom etiquette, and workplace surveillance, all tied back to clear policy and consistent leadership. The episode also explains when fractional HR makes sense for growing companies and how to protect culture when unofficial leaders or high-revenue employees start driving behavior. The season wraps with a focus on building HR that is steady, credible, and aligned with business outcomes.
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