Join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, L&D industry pros, as they offer their unique takes on the latest trends and topics in L&D. This isn’t just another L&D podcast – it’s your backstage pass to the lively, sometimes unexpected, and always engaging discussions between two pros who have seen it all.
Each episode is a journey through ideas, spirited debates, and compelling stories that promise to reshape your approach to learning and development. It’s time to hit subscribe, tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe even change your mind about a thing or two.
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Join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, L&D industry pros, as they offer their unique takes on the latest trends and topics in L&D. This isn’t just another L&D podcast – it’s your backstage pass to the lively, sometimes unexpected, and always engaging discussions between two pros who have seen it all.
Each episode is a journey through ideas, spirited debates, and compelling stories that promise to reshape your approach to learning and development. It’s time to hit subscribe, tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe even change your mind about a thing or two.
Drinks After Work with Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris: Where’s the Human in HR?
Pop the tab on something cold and settle in — it’s time for another round of Drinks After Work! This episode goes straight into the tension between people and policy, asking: when did human resources stop being about the humans?
This time, we’re talking about:
What happens when HR becomes more about protecting the company than the people
Why surveys and “great place to work” badges aren’t always what they seem
How trust is broken—and what it takes to rebuild it
Why marginalized employees often face the worst of HR’s shortcomings
What HR professionals can actually do to be human-centered again
From performance improvement plans disguised as betrayal to the illusion of open doors and “employee engagement,” Shannon and Deborah get candid about their own experiences with HR. But it’s not just about calling things out—it’s about exploring what a more authentic, people-first approach could look like.
So grab your drink, tune in, and get ready to:
Rethink the role HR plays in your org’s culture
Explore what people really want from workplace support systems
Consider how L&D and HR can (and should) work together
Walk away with simple, practical steps—whether you’re on the team or just surviving it
Because it wouldn’t be Drinks After Work without the Happy, here are our Frosty Adult Beverage (FAB) picks:
Deborah: Raspberry Sangria – Fruity, punchy, and honest to a fault.
Shannon: Frozen Espresso Martini – A Bon Appétit gem with brunch-level boldness.
Resources:
HR Trends: How to Build a Human-Centric Culture in 2024
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Hosts: Shannon Tipton & Deborah Harris
Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
Drinks After Work with Shannon and Deb
Join Shannon Tipton and Deborah Harris, L&D industry pros, as they offer their unique takes on the latest trends and topics in L&D. This isn’t just another L&D podcast – it’s your backstage pass to the lively, sometimes unexpected, and always engaging discussions between two pros who have seen it all.
Each episode is a journey through ideas, spirited debates, and compelling stories that promise to reshape your approach to learning and development. It’s time to hit subscribe, tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe even change your mind about a thing or two.
