
True Stories at Work: fresh from HR · 2024-11-25 · 33 min
In this episode of True Stories at Work , host Michelle Aronson introduces Leah, a management-side attorney with great insights and stories about the human side of work. Leah takes us through her journey from dreaming of being the boss to finding her path into employment law. We explore the imperfections of humans at every level of the workplace, including two executives caught in an intimate embrace after hours on a conference room table. We discuss some legal challenges of remote work ( mouse jigglers , anyone?) and the evolving impact of AI on HR practices, while emphasizing the importance of keeping human connection at the heart of performance management. Don’t miss the workplace confession about a stairwell romance, brought to life by an AI voice. And stay tuned for the next episode where we discuss the off-limit dinner party trifecta of: sex, tech, and politics! 00:00 Introduction 02:33 Leah's Story 10:34 Stories at Work 30:18 Workplace Confessions 32:32 Culture + Strategy Lab 32:47 Haiku for Leah A bit about Leah: Leah Stiegler is a principal and management-side employment lawyer at the Virginia-based law firm Woods Rogers.