HR After Hours Podcasts
HR After Hours Podcasts is a collective of original shows featuring authentic conversations on business, workplace culture, leadership, current events, pop culture, and the topics that capture our attention. Featuring the original HR After Hours, Bubbler Podcast, Quality Time with Mick, and After Hours Obsessions.
Episodes
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
19 min
In this long-overdue episode, Mick and Hanna explore the smart—and not-so-smart—ways AI is being used in candidate selection. They discuss the risks of blindly jumping on the AI bandwagon, and what companies can learn from the downfall of Blockbuster to avoid a similar fate. Plus, a surprising mention of the various ways Sesame Street impacted our hosts and media today.
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May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
23 min
In this long-overdue episode, Mick and Hanna finally address the rumors about Hanna’s so-called ‘involuntary departure’ from the podcast (spoiler: not true), before tackling one of the most challenging aspects of Human Resources—employee terminations. Tune in as these long-lost co-hosts share best practices for letting employees go with empathy, professionalism, and a touch of humor.
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Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com
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May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
13 min
In this mini “conversation starter” episode, Gen X survivors Mick and Kerri press rewind—again—to their high school days, complete with bad hair and even worse decisions, to rate what it means to “adult” today. From parenting pitfalls to social obligations and the sacred legacy of video games, they take on grown-up life with just enough nostalgia and sarcasm to keep things relatable.
Contact Us: bubblerpodcast@gmail.com
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Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
32 min
Join Mick and Kerri as they dive headfirst into the absurd gap between teenage dreams and adult realities. Remember when we thought our first apartment would be glamorous—and not just a glorified laundry room with messy roommates and rent? Or that eating cereal for dinner would feel like sweet freedom instead of mild depression?
From Boo Berry at 8 p.m. to the myth of "pulling all-nighters" after 25, we’re unpacking the expectations we brought into adulthood. Let’s find out which ones lived up to the hype—and which ones got mercilessly stomped by reality.
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Mar 18, 2025
Mar 18, 2025
13 min
Mick and Hanna are ready to back a much-needed workforce revolution after reading the results of a recent Gallup poll. Workers want leaders who deliver Hope, Trust, Compassion, and Stability—and if you can add a solid moral compass, even better. Are companies ready to meet these demands, or do we need to start screaming from the rooftops?
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Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com
Twitter: @hr_hours
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Facebook: @HRafterhours
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Article Cited: https://www.hrdive.com/news/employees-seek-hope-trust-from-workplace-leaders/739899/
Feb 20, 2025
Feb 20, 2025
18 min
Mick and Hanna Call in Well
Mick and Hanna channel their inner Ferris Bueller to explore the trend of "calling in healthy." Forget waiting until you're burned out—this movement encourages using PTO to recharge and come back feeling like a superhero. Tune in as our hosts champion the art of playing healthy hooky and taking time off before you completely run out of steam!
CONTACT US:
Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com
Twitter: @hr_hours
Instagram: hrafterhours
Facebook: @HRafterhours
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ARTICLE CITED: https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/calling-in-healthy-hr-trend/
Feb 5, 2025
Feb 5, 2025
25 min
In this collection of lighthearted clips, Mick & Kerri dive into the complex psyche of the lunchroom leftovers bandit, debate the age-old quandary of Ross vs. Rachel, and settle the ultimate showdown: Michael Jackson vs. Prince. Plus, don’t miss the fan-favorite segment, Mick Makes the Call, where things get weird in the best possible way.
Contact Us: bubblerpodcast@gmail.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: @hr_hours
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Facebook: @HRafterhours
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Jan 8, 2025
Jan 8, 2025
31 min
After witnessing a jaw-dropping recruiting disaster that wraps up with an offer straight out of a bad dream, Mick has a slight meltdown. So, to kick off 2025, we’re throwing some serious shade at CEOs and hiring managers who still haven’t figured out that solid people policies are the secret sauce to company success. Once the dust settles (and after a few well-aimed jabs), our dynamic duo might just have some actionable ideas to spark some change—if they can stop ranting long enough to share them. Put on your gloves, folks—this is HR After Hours, where the punches are metaphorical, but the ideas are real!
ARTICLE CITED:
Goodbye, hustle culture and fake empathy: How HR pros want workplace culture to change in 2025 - By Paige McGlauflin
https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/12/17/hr-workplace-culture-change-2025
CONTACT US:
Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com
Twitter: @hr_hours
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Facebook: @HRafterhours
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