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68 Just for Fun: Music for an HR professional?

Robey | 0 Posts

29 Jun, 2023 13:15

I'm looking for recommendations for an HR-themed playlist - ideally ones where the lyrics actually have relevance to our work.

So far, I have Human by Rag'n'Bone Man

...and that's it.

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Robey | 0 Posts

3 Jul, 2023 12:15

In reply to Cass Clothier:
"I Don't Like Mondays" - None of us likes Mondays, Robert, but that's reason to just not come to work every week. Frankly, your pattern of absence is concerning and if you won't engage in a conversation about a 20% reduction in hours, we'll have no option but to move to dismissal.
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Helen | 0 Posts

3 Jul, 2023 12:28

In reply to Robey:
On the other hand, Robey, just not turning up for work on a Monday is less drastic than the action the girl the song is about took!
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Robey | 0 Posts

3 Jul, 2023 12:41

In reply to Cass Clothier:
"Workin' Day and Night" is out, as whilst we certainly understand Michael's issues with his line manager's unreasonable workload expectations, it's still not appropriate to refer to them as "sweetie" or "darling" and, frankly, their determination to see other candidates for the job should come as reassurance that they are taking his concerns about workload quite seriously. Grievance not upheld and an informal warning will be on its way shortly.

"People Hold On" is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in song form, so it's in.

"Human" by the Human League is out, because this kind of behaviour is why you were accused of sexual harassment in the first place, Phil, and now we're trying to get through mediation and, frankly, you're not making things any better for yourself.
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Scott Winter | 0 Posts

3 Jul, 2023 14:00

I believe "Take this job and shove it" by Johnny Paycheck hits the brief quite well!
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Samantha | 0 Posts

4 Jul, 2023 08:41

In reply to Robey:
Can I just say Robey bravo on the analysis of these songs, very good very good..... :D
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Sharon | 0 Posts

5 Jul, 2023 06:14

Thank you Robey. Lifted my week from seeing the question and reading the answers. What a potential playlist! I've nothing to add beyond - kudos for some light relief and inspiration.
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Robey | 0 Posts

5 Jul, 2023 06:58

I've got a new one for the list, myself.

"Unstoppable" by Sia is another great "walk to the office" song to get you pumped up for the day. Despite how it's often used in media, this is a song about anxiety and the need to adopt a high performing persona just to get through the day. But unlike most such songs that are downbeat, this one is self-reflecting and uplifting and speaks perfectly to the work of the HR professional.

That's not very funny, but it's my truth and, I think, that of many of my colleagues.
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Jennifer | 0 Posts

5 Jul, 2023 08:20

Treat People With Kindness by Harry Styles

Maybe not a classic like some of the suggestions, but his popularity does seem to just grow and grow.
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Jim | 0 Posts

5 Jul, 2023 09:29

In reply to Robey:
Some other possible additions mate

Sign 'o' the Time(sheet) - Prince
(Ap)praise You - Fatboy Slim
S.O.S.(R) - Rihanna
Just the Way You (H)R - Billy Joel
Hell T.U.P.E (to Pay) - Boz Scaggs

Yes, it has been slow in the office lately
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Johanna | 0 Posts

CIPD Staff

5 Jul, 2023 10:23

In reply to Jim:
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Geoffrey | 0 Posts

5 Jul, 2023 11:15

How about:
Pink Floyd - Money
Beatles – A Hard Day’s Night
Kaiser Chiefs – Oh My God
Elvis Costello – Welcome to the Working Week
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Steve Bridger | 0 Posts

Community Manager

5 Jul, 2023 11:47

In reply to Jim:

Ooh, I like what you've done there.
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Steve Bridger | 0 Posts

Community Manager

5 Jul, 2023 11:48

See what you started
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Graham | 0 Posts

5 Jul, 2023 14:28

This must be the place I waited years to leave - Pet Shop Boys
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Rhianna | 0 Posts

5 Jul, 2023 16:16

Sorry if someone has already said it but Work by Rihanna obvzzzzzz
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