Kari : )

This converation really got me thinking about my own HR beliefs and I find that I agree with both of you (hows that for being neutral-what can I say I’m a Libra).

I’m a long term HR generalist so of course I see value in what I do. But I also believe in utilizing experts as I hate benefits, LOA, comp, recruiting, etc. (how is it I’m still in HR?). I too am tired of having to deal with employee’s personal life that constantly gets brought into the work place and than they (both managers and ee’s) look to HR as the parent to sort it all out. I agree with Laurie, it’s a contract- work for a paycheck and yes we can have some fun and enjoy each others company along the way.

Enjoyed the convo and look forward to round 2 (come on Chris you’re up for it!).

And I think a lot of anthropology overlaps with HR. I consider Renegade HR pros to be anthropologists of the business world!

I’ve listened to this twice, and around the Zappos conversation, Laurie is talking about how work used to be historically part of a family environment, and it cuts off. Maybe you just got sick of listening to her Chris but I doubt it, y’all seemed to have a good thing going.

I’m on firefox, I wonder if that’s the problem?

I’m hoping this sparks more of a conversation later. Maybe once you send some of your troops this way… (hint hint)