Distinguished colleagues, valued partners, and cherished members of our workplace community, thank you for gathering here today. As a humble representative of the HR department, it is my distinct honor, and undeniable displeasure, to present to you: The State of the HR Union.

Compliance training is now shorter with a 'skip to the end' button, because we know you'll never read them. Performance reviews have a new system, "Remember, Remember, the Performance in November," because we know managers forget everything until the last minute. Our wellness program introduces "Stretch and Snack" every Wednesday, and team-building now includes HR-organized escape rooms with company policy riddles — fun and educational.

In closing, thank you for your efforts, not that we’re really keeping track. Remember, HR is here — mostly because we have to be. Whether you need vague guidance, questionable support, or just someone to pretend to care about your wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

HRDLY Guest: Hebba Youssef is the Chief People Officer at Workweek and founder and creator of “I Hate it Here.” Her weekly newsletter has over 130,000 engaged readers and focuses on how HR/People teams can build great work cultures. Hebba has led a global learning and development team, ran talent management teams, and was most recently the Head of People at fintech startup. She's built People Ops teams from the ground up and scaled companies to double their size. Hebba has worked across several industries like tech, fintech, and media and was most recently at Axios and Lithic. In her free time, you can find her reading sci-fiction or fantasy novels and playing board games with her family.

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Oh, HR, wanting a seat at the table — how quaint! They meticulously crafted the leadership table, selecting the perfect mahogany and ensuring every seat was ergonomically designed for optimal decision-making comfort. It's almost endearing how they built the table, only to realize they forgot to save themselves a seat.

They wrote the job descriptions, orchestrated the recruitment processes, and even planned the team building retreats that forged the executive camaraderie; it's adorable how they think juggling all of that qualifies them for the big leagues. After all, when was the last time an HR strategy saved a major account or launched a groundbreaking product?

HRDLY Guest: Denise Moss is the dynamic founder of Pinnacle Solutions, whose passion for transformative HR leadership is matched only by her dedication to excellence. Denise is currently furthering her education at Purdue University (Go Boilermakers), demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and expertise in the field. As a member of DallasHR, SHRM, and a holder of both SHRM-CP and PHR certifications, she embodies the innovative spirit and strategic thinking that Pinnacle Solutions stands for. When not meeting with clients you can find Denise spending time with her family including three sons, traveling, in the gym, or catching up on the latest business podcasts.

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Is a $15,000 raise the golden fleece of the working world? Employees often set their sights on this magical number for a multitude of reasons. First off, there's the relentless march of inflation, whispering sweet nothings of higher living costs into their ears. Then, there's the siren call of market trends, with dreams of greener pastures and juicier paychecks tantalizing their career aspirations. And let's not forget the ol' comparison game, where colleagues flaunt their upgraded lifestyles like peacocks in a salary showdown, leaving others yearning for their own slice of the fiscal pie.

Oh, and let's not overlook the sheer audacity of ambition—because who doesn't dream of swimming in a pool filled with cash? So, $10,000, $15,000, $20,000 raises? It's not entitlement; it's just the modern-day quest for financial valor in the kingdom of capitalism.

HRDLY Guest: Jessica D. Winder is a working mother of twin daughters, celebrated for her expertise as both a keynote speaker and career coach. With a pragmatic “burn this shit to the ground” approach and a passion for fostering leadership development, she leads Hidden Gem Career Coaching and authored "The Hidden Gem Within" to guide individuals and organizations toward unlocking their true potential.

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