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HR Nightmares Podcast

Brace yourselves for the most cutting-edge HR podcast out there – welcome to HR Nightmares!

Picture this: a group of seasoned, certified HR consultants, armed with 15+ years of experience running the HR show in various industries, gathered behind the microphones to spill the tea on workplace insanity. This isn’t your typical HR chat – it’s a wild ride through the corridors of chaos, sprinkled with side-splitting humor and jam-packed with invaluable advice.

Whether you’re an HR pro in need of a good chuckle or a business owner or employee seeking sage wisdom to avoid becoming the star of your own HR horror story, our modern, funny, and advice-loaded episodes have got your back. 

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Is the entry-level job... extinct? In this episode of HR Nightmares, co-hosts Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney dive into the AI-fueled shake-up that’s redefining what it means to “get your foot in the door.” As automation handles more of the repetitive and routine, many roles that once served as launchpads for new grads are either vanishing or morphing beyond recognition. The team explores which industries are still welcoming humans with open arms—think healthcare, construction, sales, and data science—and why some skills will always outmatch a machine. They also call out the frustrating trend of “entry-level” roles requiring 3–5 years of experience and unpack the growing disconnect between higher education and hiring realities. Whether you're a recent grad wondering where the jobs went, a parent trying to make sense of this new world, or an employer rethinking early-career hiring, this episode is packed with honest talk, sharp insights, and a few laughs along the way. Submit your anonymous workplace questions at LeathHRGroup.com. Subscribe and share this conversation wherever you get your podcast. Join us next time for more straight talk from the frontlines of HR on HR Nightmares!

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Is AI Killing Entry-Level Jobs? | S4EP3

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast June 26, 2025 9:01 am

In this episode of HR Nightmares, Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney tackle one of the most challenging scenarios HR leaders face: immigration enforcement in the workplace. What do you do when ICE shows up unannounced? The team shares real-life stories, including the heartbreaking account of an employee deported after decades in the U.S., and breaks down actionable strategies for employers—from conducting regular I-9 audits to setting up clear front desk protocols. More than just compliance, the conversation emphasizes the importance of empathy and support for remaining staff. Learn how to prepare your business legally while maintaining compassion for your workforce during these disruptive events. Submit your anonymous workplace questions at LeathHRGroup.com. Subscribe and share this conversation wherever you get your podcast. Join us next time for more straight talk from the frontlines of HR on HR Nightmares!

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S4EP2: When ICE Comes Knocking: A Guide for HR Professionals

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast May 15, 2025 7:00 am

Welcome to Season 4 of HR Nightmares. Today, Lisa Leath (Chief People Officer at Vantaca), Beth Looney (Senior Consultant at Leath HR Group), and Amy Conway (Senior Consultant at Leath HR Group) tackle artificial intelligence in the workplace. Is AI revolutionizing business or threatening jobs? Let's find out. Our hosts examine how differently businesses are adopting AI tools—from hesitant small companies to organizations seeing dramatic productivity gains. The conversation shifts to practical AI applications in HR and business operations, revealing how these tools are transforming everything from administrative tasks to complex assessments.

Welcome to Season 4 of HR Nightmares. Today, Lisa Leath (Chief People Officer at Vantaca), Beth Looney (Senior Consultant at Leath HR Group), and Amy Conway (Senior Consultant at Leath HR Group) tackle artificial intelligence in the workplace. Is AI revolutionizing business or threatening jobs? Let's find out.

Our hosts examine how differently businesses are adopting AI tools—from hesitant small companies to organizations seeing dramatic productivity gains. The conversation shifts to practical AI applications in HR and business operations, revealing how these tools are transforming everything from administrative tasks to complex assessments.

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S4 EP1: AI in the Workplace: Friend or Foe?

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast May 14, 2025 12:30 pm

This week, the HR Nightmares crew tackled the legal spaghetti bowl that is non-compete agreements and the proposed FTC ban, and they brought in the big legal guns—Katie Greene, Attorney from Michael Best. Lisa dove into the hot topics keeping employment lawyers and HR leaders up at night—non-compete bans, overtime thresholds, and employee classifications. She managed to make compliance sound almost exciting! Katie chimed in with the latest on how courts are treating non-competes and the non-exempt/ overtime rollercoaster. Fun times ahead when those 2nd round January FLSA salary floor exemption changes hit! In classic HR Nightmares style, the group offers some (semi-)comforting words to those recently canned. Lisa suggests turning your non-competes into "barely-competes" by keeping them specific and narrow—otherwise, see you in court. With remote work a norm, Katie and Lisa remind us that if your trade secrets are spilling out of Zoom calls, it's time to get serious about information security. Follow Leath HR Group on socials and tell your friends to tune in on YouTube or wherever audio podcasts are!

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Non-Compete and Overtime Woes: HR's Summer Blockbusters | S3E6

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast August 29, 2024 1:45 pm

Tired of team meetings that sound like a pack of hyenas arguing? This episode's all about unlocking the secret weapon of assessments! We delve into the Tracom Social Styles model, where Ashley breaks down the four basic human types: the charging Drivers, the lovable Amiables, the bubbly Expressives, and the meticulous Analyticals. Think of it as your guide to navigating the office jungle! Great assessment facilitators train you to speak fluent "people" by adapting your communication style to each type. Imagine a world where your colleagues actually understand what you're saying! Lisa throws down the "Don't Be a Quizmaster" gauntlet, reminding us that these assessments are tools, not fortune cookies. We dish on the misuse of assessments in hiring, like bombarding candidates with unpaid quizzes or letting unqualified managers decipher their deepest desires. Assessments are all about self-awareness and communication, not replacing good old-fashioned emotional intelligence. Let us know what your favorite assessments are and why!

Tired of team meetings that sound like a pack of hyenas arguing? This episode's all about unlocking the secret weapon of assessments!

We delve into the Tracom Social Styles model, where Ashley breaks down the four basic human types: the charging Drivers, the lovable Amiables, the bubbly Expressives, and the meticulous Analyticals. Think of it as your guide to navigating the office jungle! Great assessment facilitators train you to speak fluent "people" by adapting your communication style to each type. Imagine a world where your colleagues actually understand what you're saying!

Lisa throws down the "Don't Be a Quizmaster" gauntlet, reminding us that these assessments are tools, not fortune cookies. We dish on the misuse of assessments in hiring, like bombarding candidates with unpaid quizzes or letting unqualified managers decipher their deepest desires. Assessments are all about self-awareness and communication, not replacing good old-fashioned emotional intelligence. Let us know what your favorite assessments are and why!

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Unlock the Secrets of Workplace Behaviors: Beyond the Personality Assessment Maze | S3E3

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast July 31, 2024 8:00 pm

Firefighter Jarvis Harris joins the Leath HR Group HR crew to share his journey through adversity to becoming a first responder. You’re sure to be inspired by Harris’ dream to become a firefighter since childhood, and how he overcame setbacks to achieve his goal. Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney talk to Harris about effective interview techniques (emphasizing the importance of authenticity and storytelling), expanding non-traditional talent pipelines (landing high school kids in full-time jobs after graduation), the importance of stepping outside one's comfort zone to get what you want and even inspire others in the process of doing so. Don’t miss your chance to get FREE HR ADVICE by visiting www.leathhrgroup.com and submitting your anonymous questions to be answered by our team of senior HR experts on the next episode of HR Nightmares!

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Blazing Trails: From Adversity to Inspiration with Firefighter Jarvis Harris | S3Ep2

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast June 20, 2024 2:10 pm

Struggling to build your dream team? Drowning in HR paperwork? This isn’t your father’s HR! Lisa Leath, Amy Conway & Beth are here to LEVEL UP your people game! Join them as they dish their favorite secrets for hiring rockstars, staying compliant, and keeping your crew happy. Legal & financial jargon got you stressed? Change got your team overwhelmed? We have you covered! Buckle up for Season 3 - it's going to be epic! #hrutadurgule #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #GrowthMindset #BusinessUnusual #nccareercoast

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HR All Stars: Hiring, Compliance & More for Bosses on the Rise | S3Ep1

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast May 17, 2024 2:15 pm

Total rewards expert Steven Osiel from 3rd Quartile joins HR Nightmare's host, Lisa Leath, and Amy Conway to discuss various topics related to human resources and compensation. They highlighted the complexities of compensation and reward systems, the importance of effective communication when implementing bonus payments, the complicated relationship between employee compensation and job satisfaction, the issue of gender pay disparity, and the complexities of pay transparency in different jurisdictions. They also touched upon cultural differences in negotiation, the role of HR in addressing pay disparities, and how to approach a job offer with a lower salary than expected. Tune in to hear this great discussion on a sensitive topic, comp, with HR Nightmares’ first international guest!

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Navigating Pay, Perks, and Parity in HR | S2E21

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast March 4, 2024 6:00 pm

In this episode of "HR Nightmares," Lisa, Beth and Amy dive deep into the heart of boomtown, Wilmington, North Carolina, unraveling the cutting-edge strategies that are redefining talent attraction and retention with special guest, Megan Mullins. Amidst the scenic backdrop of this burgeoning business hub, the discussion takes a turn into the future of workforce development, shining a spotlight on the innovative approaches to strategic recruitment and the crucial role of educational initiatives in building a highly skilled labor pool. With an eye on the looming shadow of baby boomer retirement, our HR experts dissect the urgent need for succession planning and the art of preserving institutional knowledge through a dynamic framework of individual development. The episode is a treasure trove of insights, featuring Lisa Leath's groundbreaking tactics for promoting internal career growth and the transformative impact of the NC Career Coast in knitting together the community of employers and job seekers in North Carolina and beyond. As we navigate the intricate dance of keeping talent thriving within local confines, especially in high-demand sectors like tech, "HR Nightmares" offers an unmissable blueprint for cities and companies alike aiming to stay at the forefront of the talent game. This episode is not just a podcast; it's a call to action for all forward-thinking leaders ready to harness the power of collaboration and innovation in securing the future of their workforce.

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A Battle for Brains - How Booming Cities Can Win Over Skilled Talent | S2E22

Leath HR Group | HR Nightmares Podcast March 4, 2024 12:30 pm

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