HR experts break down work problems with real talk and humor. No matter what role you play in the workplace, this is for you. We will be discussing trending HR topics, personal HR nightmare stories and questions written in by our audience. We’re slayin’ these HR Nightmares one episode at a time and we hope you join in on the fun! This show is hosted by Lisa Leath, SHRM-SCP, President of Leath HR Group, Beth Looney, SHRM-SCP, and Amy Conway, SHRM-SCP. You can watch the episodes on Leath HR Group’s YouTube Channel. #hrnightmares

HR Nightmares
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HR experts break down work problems with real talk and humor. No matter what role you play in the workplace, this is for you. We will be discussing trending HR topics, personal HR nightmare stories and questions written in by our audience. We’re slayin’ these HR Nightmares one episode at a time and we hope you join in on the fun! This show is hosted by Lisa Leath, SHRM-SCP, President of Leath HR Group, Beth Looney, SHRM-SCP, and Amy Conway, SHRM-SCP. You can watch the episodes on Leath HR Group’s YouTube Channel. #hrnightmares
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Recent Episodes

June 18, 2026
HR Headlines and Hard Truths
Hosts Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney discuss current HR headlines and workplace challenges, offering insights on harassment, feedback, and navigating AI's impact on the future of work.

January 22, 2026
Scaling HR Nightmares Season Recap
Hosts Lisa and Amy recap HR's biggest challenges this season, offering practical strategies for AI, ICE visits, culture, and high-performer issues.

January 8, 2026
Scaling HR in a High Stakes Industry
Host Leath and Travis “The HR Dude” McCracken of Global Laser Enrichment discuss scaling HR in high-stakes industries, building HR models, and leveraging AI responsibly.
63 total episodes available with 10 transcripts
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