Podcast
WTF is Business Casual
Hosted by Rise Human Resources · EN
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 people management, they offer surprisingly useful advice wrapped in real talk and hilarious storytelling.
If you’re an HR professional, small business owner, people manager, or just someone who’s survived office politics, this show is for you.
Subscribe to WTF is Business Casual—because work is weird, leadership is messy, and people always be peopling.
Hosted by Sarah Bursten & Jenny Lavey | RiseHR
www.risehumanresources.com
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Episodes
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Work Hard, Play Hard... Or Just Take a Nap? Corporate Phrases That Drive Us Bananas!
Apr 30, 202500:57:36Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJenny and Sarah tear into the corporate phrasebook, dissecting the BS behind sayings like "work hard, play hard" – which usually translates to the soul-crushing reality of the Hotel California of the workplace ("you can check out any time you want, but you can never leave"). They dig into the eye-rolling phenomenon of forced "fun" and just come right out and say that instead of "work hard, play hard," they're definitely more the "play medium and take a nap" type. Plus, they'll raise a collective middle finger to the "fun fact" icebreaker. Clearly, the mastermind behind this exercise in awkwardness needs a serious lesson in what "fun" actually means.Visit our website: RISE Human ResourcesBook a call: 30 Min HR ConsultationFollow us on Instagram: WTF is Business Casual
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Apr 16, 202500:42:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail“Who the F*ck stole my sandwich?!” Join Jenny and Sarah as they hilariously dissect the wild world of workplace food culture in “Taking the Cake." From stolen lunches to the mystery of the missing cake, no crumb is left unturned.Ever had a potluck disaster or a coworker who treats the office kitchen like an all-you-can-eat buffet? Jenny and Sarah get it! In this episode they share their strong opinions on potlucks, the perils of communal eating, and offer survival tips for navigating the office foodscape. If you've ever silently judged someone's potluck contribution or grieved the loss of your carefully prepared meal, this podcast is for you. Tune in for a light-hearted take on the universal truth: food in the office is serious business... but also seriously funny! Visit our website: RISE Human ResourcesBook a call: 30 Min HR ConsultationFollow us on Instagram: WTF is Business Casual
Transcribe →Episode 1: Welcome to the S*** Show!
Apr 1, 202500:26:15Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGet ready to dive into the hilarious and often unbelievable world of HR with your new favorite podcast, WTF is Business Casual?! Hosted by friends and business partners Jenny and Sarah, this is episode one, and they're not holding back. In this inaugural episode, Jenny and Sarah introduce themselves and share the story of how they met and decided to start their own HR consulting company after becoming "fed up with the world of corporate." They promise to bring their years of experience and countless crazy HR stories to the masses, with a disclaimer that names might be changed to protect the innocent (or not-so-innocent!). Find out:How Jenny and Sarah became partners in crime. Why "WTF is Business Casual" is the perfect name for a podcast about the absurdities of the workplace. Hilarious dress code stories, including a "resort casual" sales meeting in flip-flops and a swimsuit. The hosts' unfiltered thoughts on workplace behavior and why they believe the work world is basically "junior high" in business casual attire. What you can expect from future episodes, including discussions on feedback sessions gone wrong, how to properly fire someone, bad email addresses, and more. Jenny and Sarah aim to be "HR in your pocket," offering a mix of education and humor as they share their unedited inside voices on the daily insanities of the HR world. Tune in for the laughs, stay for the HR insights (but remember, it's not legal advice!). Visit our website: RISE Human ResourcesBook a call: 30 Min HR ConsultationFollow us on Instagram: WTF is Business Casual
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