As your team gets the chance to sit down together and learn about something new during their break, and while eating a yummy lunch that they didn't have to buy, keep in mind the following: being paid for the time during that session isn't just a kindness, it is...

Episode 603 : “That’s Not My Job!” Let’s Talk About Job Descriptions
Job Descriptions... way more important than a lot of us realize. When you ask an employee to do something and get the "that's not my job" response, what do you do? Your biggest tool that you can use to combat that - A solid and well-thought-out job description! Find...
Episode 602 : Ask Me Anything – Embezzlement, Kids in the Office, and Sick Leave Laws
In this week's episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! Paul Edwards and Jennie McLaughlin answer some listener-submitted questions. For this episode, the questions surround some complex scenarios that every person dealing with HR can relate to. From how to handle...
Episode 601 : Help PREVENT Burnout – Multitasking Has a New Best Friend
Are you always looking for excellent multitaskers when you're hiring? Well, we've got some news for you. Everyone these days is an excellent multitasker, it's almost impossible not to be with how much the world throws at us. What should you be looking for instead?...
Episode 515 : HR Nightmare – The Cost of Mismanagement
In this week's episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, Jennie McLaughlin and CeCe Wilson from CEDR HR Solutions highlight a very recent case where the DOL decided not only to fine a practice but also to go after the office manager and fine them personally for $25k...
Episode 514 : Privacy vs. Productivity: The Challenge in Employee Monitoring
What's the most logical solution to making sure your employees are always working, even when you're not in the room? Filming them of course! (NOT!) In this highly requested episode of "What the Hell Just Happened?!", join host Paul Edwards and guest Ally Dagnino as...
HR Gone Wrong Part 2 – Workplace Dilemmas and Ethical Conundrums
In this episode of "What the Hell Just Happened?!" Jennie and CeCe from CEDR HR Solutions take over as hosts to delve into a series of intriguing workplace scenarios that challenge the boundaries of ethics and professionalism. From the discovery of employees'...
Episode 512 : Cooking at Thanksgiving – Dishing Out the Secrets
Feast your ears on the latest episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! where host Paul Edwards (formerly chef Paul in another life) and content curator Amanda Rishor slice into prepping for Thanksgiving. Learn about strategic leftovers, as Paul reveals his ultimate...
Episode 511 : Is your employee demanding to be an independent contractor?
In this enlightening episode, Paul and Moriah dive deep into the complexities of worker classification, using the real-world example of a dental hygienist. Drawing from an actual IRS determination from 2017, they shed light on the risks of misclassifying workers as...
Episode 510 : Spooky Hour Horror Stories from the Crypt
In this chilling Halloween episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, we delve deep into the haunted halls of office lore, unearthing the spookiest HR tales that will make your skin crawl... with laughter. But beware, for beneath the humor lies the very real horror of...
Episode 509 : War of the Wigs
You have dress code policies and expectations for a reason: you want to strike the right tone with your customers and patients! What happens when an employee finds a loophole in your policies and really leans into it? This week on What the Hell Just Happened?! Paul...
Episode 508 : When Danger Enters the Workplace
What is your obligation as an employer? Providing a safe working environment free from harassment or threats. Sometimes, danger still creeps into the workplace, and you have to handle it. How? Listen to this week's episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! to gain some...