Whine with HR
Whine with HR is hosted by Juls and Trish, two lawyers and HR professionals with 15+ years of experience, who figure it’s better to laugh at the craziness that is HR than to cry about it. In each episode, Juls and Trish will discuss the wine of the day that they’re drinking and the “whine” of the day that they’re thinking (about).
Episodes

Aug 21, 2024
Aug 21, 2024
1 hr 2 min
Have you ever thought about hiring an executive or professional coach? In this episode, we explore the reasons you may want to consider doing so - either for yourself, or for your organization. We also cover what to look for in a coach and how to get the most out of the experience. To "coach" us through the process, we have special guest Dr. Z! Grab that glass of wine and join us!
If you'd like to check out Dr. Z's book, here's the info:
Messages from the Heart: For Those Who Need It Most – Amazonhttps://a.co/d/4wdRtiN
Article:https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/burnout-from-not-using-pto/
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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Aug 7, 2024
Aug 7, 2024
1 hr 31 sec
Often, when we are at work, we feel like we are not allowed to say no to taking on that new project, being on yet another committee, or the random favor our boss asks us to do. But learning to say no can actually help you be more successful! Join us for this special episode with our guest, Heather Drago of That's A Hard No podcast, for a lively discussion of why it is so important to say NO!
We want to thank Heather Drago again for being our guest today! And we hope that you subscribe to her podcast, That's A Hard No, part of Evergreen's network. If you are in need of marketing services, also be sure to check out Heather's company, Clever Girl Marketing at https://clevergirlmarketing.com/.
You can also find Heather and That's A Hard No at: https://www.instagram.com/hardnopodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@hardnopodcasthttps://hardnopodcast.com/
Here are the links to the articles referenced in today's episode:https://asana.com/resources/how-to-say-no-professionallyhttps://hbr.org/2015/12/how-to-say-no-to-taking-on-more-work
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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Jul 24, 2024
Jul 24, 2024
43 min
We're in full summertime swing now! Hot days, sunny weather, vacations...it's all great, unless you're stuck in the office/at work. In this episode, we talk about ways that you can keep employees engaged this summer - and help them to lighten up! Happier employees lead to a better bottom line, so tune in for some creative ways to bring some fun into your workplace!
We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the materials/resources referenced:
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/608675/new-workplace-employee-engagement-stagnateshttps://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/fun-at-workhttps://www.peoplelinkstaffing.com/workplace-expectations-for-summer-months/https://theundercoverrecruiter.com/summer-office-enjoy/https://www.chamberplan.ca/product/blogs/read,article/225/12-ways-to-bring-summer-fun-to-workhttps://qz.com/work/1963490/volunteer-work-can-help-solve-the-employee-morale-crisis
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/whine-with-hr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whinewithhr/Website: www.whinewithhr.studio
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Jul 10, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
1 hr 1 min
In Episode 3 of this season, we discussed the importance of workplace civility. We decided that this topic is so important that we needed to keep the conversation going. In this episode, we share some of the alarming statistics from SHRM's recent Civility Index. And, as always, we offer tips and tricks for truly creating and maintaining a more civil workplace. It's on all of us, and it really does matter! So, tune in for a passionate discussion (we get a little spicy - in a very civil way) on how we can all better take care of each other!
As always, we hope you enjoyed this episode. And we hope we gave you some things to think about as you head into work tomorrow! Here are the articles and/or resources mentioned during the show:
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/employee-relations/a-storm-is-coming-for-hr--shrm-ceo-johnny-c--taylor--jr--says-hr
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-being-civil-practicing-respectful-behavior-workplace/
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/all-things-work/being-transgender-in-an-election-year
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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Jun 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2024
1 hr 1 min
You've probably been there - going along, everything seems fine, and then out of the blue, one of your best employees quits. How did you not see it? Why didn't they say anything to you? Are other employees thinking about leaving? In this episode, we discuss how conducting stay interviews can help you keep the employees you want to keep and potentially alert you to brewing problems. These interviews do not have to be stressful or anxiety-provoking - they can actually be fun! And they are a great way to make sure your best employees are getting what they need to stay engaged and with the company for a long period of time. Tune in to find out more about this underutilized tool!
We hope you enjoyed this episode! In this episode, we referenced a Gallup Poll from 2021. They have since come out with updated data, which you can find in the link below: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/349484/state-of-the-global-workplace.aspx
Richard Finnegan's book, and more information about stay interviews, can be found here: https://www.finneganinstitute.com/stay-interviews/
Other resources: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/employee-relations/stay-interview-how-to-core-features-advantages
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/355238/overwhelmed-employee-turnover-stay-conversations.aspx
If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/.
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
Follow us:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/whine-with-hr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whinewithhr/Website: www.whinewithhr.studio
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Jun 12, 2024
Jun 12, 2024
59 min
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, things just don't work out with an employee and you have to fire them. It's the worst, but as a manager or HR professional, a necessary part of the job. In this episode, we'll discuss some tips and tricks for making the process a bit smoother and less painful. Grab your favorite beverage and join us as we tackle this tricky topic!
We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to articles and resources referenced during the show: https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/how-to-fire-an-employeehttps://www.bamboohr.com/blog/how-to-fire-an-employeehttps://hbr.org/2016/02/the-right-way-to-fire-someonehttps://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/hr-magazine/termination-tips-hr-practitionershttps://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7969-employee-firing-tips.html
If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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May 29, 2024
May 29, 2024
39 min
You've been promoted! That's great, but now it starts to dawn on you that you now have to manage the people who were previously your co-workers. How are you going to do that? What kind of manager do you want to be? Over 60% of new managers fail within the first 24 months. On this episode, we discuss the most typical reasons why managers fail - and, more importantly, how to make sure you don't! This one is for new managers, old managers, and anyone who wants to be a better leader!
Here are the links to the articles mentioned:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-60-new-managers-fail-how-avoid-lee-nallalingham/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-managers-37-facts-you-must-know-leadership-brian-rollo-phr/https://hbr.org/2022/06/5-pieces-of-advice-for-first-time-managers
If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
1 hr 11 min
There have been several significant legal developments lately. The FTC has banned non-competes, the NLRB has made company policies and work rules a confusing muddle, and the Supreme Court recently clarified when a job transfer can constitute discrimination or retaliation. To find out more about how these decisions impact employers and what you should do (or not do), tune in to this week's episode with special legal eagle guest stars Stephen Zashin and Ami Patel from Zashin & Rich!
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
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May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024
23 min
59% of millennials say they find development opportunities extremely important when deciding whether to apply for a position. 76% of employees say that they are more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training, while an almost equal amount say that a lack of professional development is preventing them from reaching their full potential. Tune into this episode for tips on how you can develop your existing employees to make sure they stick around!
We hope you enjoyed this episode! Here are the links to the articles mentioned:
https://www.togetherplatform.com/blog/people-development https://www.yourthoughtpartner.com/blog/bid/73916/6-tips-to-help-employees-grow-and-develop https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/tools/toolkits/developing-employeeshttps://www.valamis.com/hub/employee-development-methods https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/importance-of-employee-development https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/developing-employee
If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/.
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
Follow us:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/whine-with-hr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whinewithhrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/whinewithhr/Website: www.whinewithhr.studio
© 2024 Monarch Endeavors, LLC

Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
49 min
Although these trends were starting prior to COVID, the pandemic did seem to bring into sharper focus for a lot of people how they want to work. Many individuals are choosing not to pursue the traditional 40-hour workweek with one employer; instead, more and more people are opting for freelancing opportunities with multiple employers. In this episode, we discuss how employers can embrace this shift in work dynamics rather than dreading it.
Thank you for joining us for this episode of Whine with HR! We were thrilled to have Sarah Eppink, Principal and Founder of Aisling Group LLC join us! Sarah can be found at: www.aislinggroupllc.com or www.linkedin.com/in/saraheppink.
Here are the articles we referenced during the show:https://www.forbes.com/sites/edwardsegal/2022/12/13/how-and-why-the-freelance-workforce-is-setting-new-records/?
https://www.upwork.com/research/freelance-forward-2022
If you'd like to catch either Julie or Trisha in person, we both conduct live training programs for HR professionals throughout the year. You can check out where we'll be and get more information here: https://www.monarchendeavorsllc.com/events/.
As always, if you have wine or podcast topic recommendations, send them our way! You can reach us at whine@monarchendeavorsllc.com or on our social media channels.
Don't forget to subscribe to Whine with HR wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on social media. Until next time, Cheers!
Follow us:
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