WTF is Business Casual · 2026-07-22 · 40 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of WTF is Business Casual?! , Jenny and Sarah pull back the curtain on what HR really does, and rip apart every myth that makes them want to flip a table. Spoiler: it's not party planning, it's not firing people for fun, and it is absolutely not easy. From a termination that had Sarah fearing for her physical safety in a basement, to a manager who sent Jenny in to handle a potentially violent situation and then got mad at her for not doing it fast enough - this one gets real about the mental, emotional, and sometimes physical toll of being an HR professional that nobody talks about. Whether you work in HR, manage a team, or have ever said the words "HR told me to do it," you'll leave with: What HR is actually there to do and why good HR is proactive, not reactive Why "HR keeps things fair by treating everyone the same" is a myth that drives them insane The apple story that perfectly explains why equal treatment and equitable treatment are not the same thing Why the second you say "HR made me do it," you've torched your own credibility as a leader Highlights: [00:00] Cold open: HR protects everyone [06:26] Topic: HR myths vs.
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