In this episode, JoDee and Susan unpack the HR Business Partner role.

Topics include:

• What an HR Business Partner is (and isn't)
• Common challenges for HRBPs
• Developing yourself as an HRBP
• Finding joy in being an HRBP

In this episode's listener question, we're asked how to diplomatically inform an employee they are taking up too much space. In the news, more workers plan to hunt for a new job in early 2026, but competition is tight.

Full show notes and links are available here: https://getjoypowered.com/show-notes-episode-240-hr-business-partners/

A transcript of the episode can be found here: https://getjoypowered.com/transcript-episode-240-hr-business-partners/

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