
Buckle up for real HR stories that'll make you laugh, cringe, and thank your lucky stars you're not that guy.
WTF is Business Casual is the HR podcast where two seasoned consultants—Sarah Bursten and Jenny Lavey, co-founders of RiseHR—dish on wild workplace fails, toxic bosses, employee drama, and leadership gone wrong. With 35+ years of combined experience in HR, leadership development, and peopl... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | a year ago |
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Most small business owners know they need HR support.
The problem is figuring out what level of support they actually need.
In this episode, Jenny and Sarah pull back the curtain on RiseHR's HR Collective and explain why they crea... more
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What happens when employees stop asking and start telling?
In this episode, Jenny and Sarah unpack a growing workplace trend they have been seeing with small business owners: employees announcing schedule changes, cutting their hou... more
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A team gets invited to a "free" lunch with a consultant, and it ends up costing the company six months of peace.
Jenny and Sarah unpack a "WTF" moment where a simple midday meeting turned into a spiral of written statements, HR inv... more
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Rebroadcast: It’s graduation season, and we’re dusting off one of our all-time fan favorites! Whether you’re tossing your cap, building a team, or guiding the next generation, this episode is essential listening for navigating the t... more
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These episodes are so fun!
We have all had some crazy work stories, and these 2 are starting off with some great ones. Can’t wait for the next episode.
Off to a great start. These are stories we all secretly wanted to hear from our HR. Jenny and Sarah both have great energy while mixing the serious HR topics with a lot of funny stories. Work activities near water is just hard pass.
So much good content to explore in HR! Can’t wait to hear the stories.
Looking forward to your next podcast!
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Two HR veteran hosts share real-world, often funny HR fails, leadership missteps, and workplace drama through storytelling and practical guidance. Episodes mix candid anecdotes with actionable advice on setting boundaries, improving communication, onboarding, and creating healthier work cultures—often tying back to resources from RiseHR for small businesses. The show stands out for its blend of humor and tangible HR templates, live office hours, and accessible guidance that helps managers navigate legal risk, employee expectations, and evolving workplace norms.
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