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What The Hell Just Happened?!

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by Paul Edwards

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You don’t know what you don’t know. And, when it comes to HR and employment laws, most employers are SHOCKED by what they learn from talking to CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards for just ten minutes. But Paul’s a busy man. And, though he would love nothing more than to talk one-on-one with each and every business owner and manager interested in learning about HR compliance, team management strategies, and how to protect their businesses, there’s only so much Paul to go around. So, we’ve got the next best thing for you - Introducing ”What the Hell Just Happened?” In this new podcast, Paul sits down with a different HR expert from his Solution Center team each week to discuss the burning HR questions facing you now, and to offer expert insights on important HR considerations you didn’t know you didn’t know.

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Recent Episodes

April 20, 2026

AI in HR: The Risks Most Employers Miss

Host Paul and guest Jennie explore AI's HR risks, guiding employers toward responsible implementation and policy updates.

April 2, 2026

Why Nothing Gets Done...Even When Everyone's Working Hard (The 3-Step System)

If your team is working hard but nothing seems to move forward, the problem isn’t effort, it’s structure. In this episode, Paul Edwards and CeCe break down why businesses get stuck and how leaders can fix the hidden bottlenecks slowing everything down. By making work visible, realigning responsibilities, and reducing unnecessary complexity, you can unlock capacity you didn’t realize your team already had and finally start gaining traction again.

March 16, 2026

The Hidden Risk of Taking Advice Without Context

In this episode, Paul Edwards and CeCe, CEDR’s COO, explore why HR issues are rarely as simple as they seem and why employers should be cautious about relying on quick or generalized advice from colleagues, the internet and especially AI tools. Using real-world examples—from payroll mistakes to employee complaints—they explain how the right response to an HR situation often depends on factors like state laws, company policies, workplace culture, and the specific details of the situation. Paul and CeCe walk through how experienced HR professionals approach problems by asking the right questions first. They discuss the importance of investigations, documentation, and understanding the broader context before making decisions that could impact employees or create legal risk. The conversation also highlights how thoughtful HR management requires balancing legal compliance with the human side of leadership. For business owners and managers responsible for handling people issues, this episode offers practical insight into why curiosity, context, and careful decision-making are essential to resolving HR challenges effectively.

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What is What The Hell Just Happened?!?: You don’t know what you don’t know. And, when it comes to HR and employment laws, most employers are SHOCKED by what they learn from talking to CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards for just ten minutes.

But Paul’s a busy man. And, though he would love nothing more than to talk one-on-one with each and every business owner and manager interested in learning about HR compliance, team management strategies, and how to protect their businesses, there’s only so much Paul to go around.

So, we’ve got the next best thing for you - Introducing ”What the Hell Just Happened?” In this new podcast, Paul sits down with a different HR expert from his Solution Center team each week to discuss the burning HR questions facing you now, and to offer expert insights on important HR considerations you didn’t know you didn’t know.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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