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HR Confessions

Hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer dive into the weird world of HR with a candid and humorous approach to storytelling. Explore the dynamics the new world of work from the eyes of two HR veterans who have seen it all.

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Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
19
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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When No News Is Bad News: HR Policies Exist for a Reason

When No News Is Bad News: HR Policies Exist for a Reason

Join Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer with special guest co-host Hebba Youssef (Chief People Officer at WorkWeek) as they return to Vegas for another wild leadership retreat story. When a charismatic re…

00:52:13  |   Thu 11 Sep 2025
The Secret SPIFF Society: Incentives Should Drive Results, Not Lawsuits

The Secret SPIFF Society: Incentives Should Drive Results, Not Lawsuits

When sales incentives go wrong, they can go REALLY wrong. Join HR veterans Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rower as they share a jaw-dropping confession from an IT manager who stumbled upon a secret sales tea…

00:46:42  |   Thu 28 Aug 2025
Culture Fit: When Your GM's Definition Differs from Everyone Else's

Culture Fit: When Your GM's Definition Differs from Everyone Else's

In another jaw-dropping episode of HR Confessions, Rebecca and Kim tackle a Vegas offsite gone wildly wrong. When a general manager decides to "enhance" a sales training with an unexpected performanc…

00:51:41  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025

"Can Everyone See My Screen?" Why Empathy Is Your Best Crisis Response

When an employee's volunteer presentation takes an unexpected turn, HR must navigate the aftermath of an all-hands meeting no one will forget. Join Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer as they break down a …

00:48:26  |   Thu 31 Jul 2025

"It Could've Been Anyone": Close Your Security Gaps Before Marcus Finds Them

In this jaw-dropping episode of HR Confessions, Rebecca and Kim unpack a story that will make every HR professional immediately change their passwords. When a meticulous HR manager discovers someone …

00:35:01  |   Thu 17 Jul 2025
Crisis Communications: When Every Second Counts

Crisis Communications: When Every Second Counts

Fair warning: This episode contains nsfw content that may be offensive or uncomfortable to some listeners.

But here's why it matters: When crisis strikes, you won't have time to build a plan. You need…

00:45:32  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Heads Up: A Cautionary Tale

Heads Up: A Cautionary Tale

Welcome back to HR Confessions Season 2! In our premiere episode, Rebecca and Kim dive into a wild story from the world of higher education featuring Chloe, a leadership team member at a closing nurs…

00:43:57  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Hello, TMI Hotline: Setting Boundaries When Employee Drama Calls

Hello, TMI Hotline: Setting Boundaries When Employee Drama Calls

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Practical strategies for maintaining professional boundaries when employees overshare
  • The importance of establishing clear communication protocols for personal matter…
00:44:07  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
The Elephant in the Calendar

The Elephant in the Calendar

Join hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer as they dive into the complexities of company values, particularly transparency. In this eye-opening episode, they explore a mid-2010s startup where the value…

00:46:40  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
Reading Between the Spreadsheets: How to Transform HR Data into Business Impact

Reading Between the Spreadsheets: How to Transform HR Data into Business Impact

In this eye-opening episode of HR Confessions, hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer explore the all-too-familiar tale of an HR professional caught in the challenging position of identifying organizati…

00:51:05  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
A Rx for Disaster: Sliding into DM's

A Rx for Disaster: Sliding into DM's

In this eye-opening episode of HR Confessions, Rebecca and Kim explore a compelling case study that sits at the intersection of performance management, technology misuse, and organizational resilienc…

00:39:38  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
From Perks to Purpose: How One HR Leader Tripled Employee Retention

From Perks to Purpose: How One HR Leader Tripled Employee Retention

In this episode of HR Confessions, hosts Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer dig into the concept of "HR debt" - those redundant tools, unnecessary platforms, and excess perks that don't actually improve e…

00:52:12  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
HR Crisis Response: The Celebrity Shift

HR Crisis Response: The Celebrity Shift

In this episode of HR Confessions, Rebecca and Kim explore an unforgettable story about what happens when a routine review of customer feedback spirals into a viral sensation that tests HR policies, …

00:48:54  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
When the Ship Hits the Fan

When the Ship Hits the Fan

Join HR veterans Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer as they dive into a wild tale from the golden age of Silicon Valley startups. When a company attempts to rein in their party culture by transitioning fr…

00:45:45  |   Fri 24 Jan 2025
A Toast to Awkward Silence

A Toast to Awkward Silence

Join HR professionals Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer for a cringe-worthy tale of when professional and personal lives collide in the most unexpected way. In this episode, they share the story of Grace…

00:42:52  |   Fri 10 Jan 2025
Deck the Halls with HR Drama

Deck the Halls with HR Drama

In this episode of HR Confessions, hosts Rebecca and Kim dive into a holiday party nightmare that puts a whole new spin on "bringing a plus one." When a VP of HR gets caught between a crying employee…

00:52:45  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
Sun's Out, HR's Out: A Beach Resort Story

Sun's Out, HR's Out: A Beach Resort Story

In this episode of HR Confessions, Rebecca and Kim dive into a jaw-dropping story about a company offsite gone awkwardly awry. When a well-meaning executive assistant books what seems like the perfec…

01:02:47  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
HR Confessions | Layoff Gone Wrong

HR Confessions | Layoff Gone Wrong

Summary
In this episode of HR Confessions, Rebecca Taylor and Kim Rohrer discuss a layoff gone wrong, focusing on the story of Madison, a recruiter who is unexpectedly thrust into the role of deliveri…

00:39:17  |   Fri 15 Nov 2024
HR Confessions | Episode One

HR Confessions | Episode One

As always, our sponsor, SkillCycle, wants to talk to our audience — progressive people leaders that GET IT. Let's chat over coffee, on us, to give us some feedback on the episode and about the challe…

00:31:29  |   Thu 24 Oct 2024
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