Send us a textA hot take roared across X: “HR is useless—fire 90% and business will run happier.” We lean into the controversy and pull it apart with real stories, practical examples, and a clear look at where HR earns its seat. From ADA moments that avoid lawsuits to manager coaching that prevents blowups, we show how accountability—not buzzwords—separates meaningful work from noise.First, we swap winter war stories and a few travel mishaps, then pivot to a candid breakdown of a truly awful presentation and the simple fixes that make complex information land: fewer codes, more context, cleaner slides, and clear narrative. That sets the stage for the debate that follows. We explore why the anti-HR sentiment resonates for some employees, how corporate language can block trust, and why AI won’t replace HR but will reveal which teams do real leadership. Compliance is not a punchline; it’s the baseline. Risk management is not fear; it’s care with foresight.We get specific. Need a special chair for back pain? Handle it fast, document it, and move on—protecting the company while treating the person with respect. We talk through the less visible wins: Secure 2.0 changes, ACA and ADA realities, and the slow, unglamorous work of turning laws into payroll and process that actually function. Then we spotlight a growing threat to candidates: recruiter impersonation scams that exploit hope and urgency. You’ll get crisp verification steps to stay safe, plus a reminder to trust your gut when something feels off.We wrap with community shout-outs and a simple invite to text us from the show notes. If you care about real HR, better leadership, and cutting through rage bait with practical, human solutions, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with a manager who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.Support the showWe want to hear from you.Text us or leave a voicemail (252) 564-9899‬email: [email protected] to:* Share a dumb employee question* Share a crazy story* Ask us a question* Share a best practice * Give us feedback Our Link Tree below has links to our social media sites, Patreon, Apple podcasts, Spotify & more.Please leave a review on your favorite podcast player and interact with us online!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/jadedhrFollow Cee Cee on IG - BoozyHR @ https://www.instagram.com/boozy_hr/