# Human Resources on The No Agenda Show Human Resources comes up in 83 chapters across 76 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2010 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 83 - **Episodes:** 76 - **Discussed:** June 2010 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Gitmo Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gitmo-nation.md), [Knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [John C. Dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [Birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [National Anthem](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/national-anthem.md), [Workplace Culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-culture.md), [App Store](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/app-store.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 83 ### Mitch and Whitney Copley Human Resource Karma - **Episode:** [1916: The Final Episode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-30 - **Time:** 3:47:33–3:49:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1916-the-final-episode/chapter/mitch-and-whitney-copley-human-resource-karma.md Mitch and Whitney Copley request a "dedouche" and share how the show became a part of their family life, including meetups. They request "human resource karma" for their newborn and a potential second child. The jingle request includes a clip of Barack Obama saying "no sweat off my balls." Keywords: mitch copley, whitney copley, [human resource](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resource.md), [obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama.md), [challenge coin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/challenge-coin.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, International Producer Reports - **Episode:** [1847: Off-Ramp](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp.md) - **Published:** 2026-03-01 - **Time:** 2:47:31–2:54:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1847-off-ramp/chapter/knighting-ceremony-international-producer-reports.md The show concludes with a formal knighthood ceremony for John Gardner and Eli the Coffee Guy. Producers from Poland and various U.S. states are acknowledged for their financial contributions. The hosts explain the significance of the No Agenda signet rings and wax seals provided to new knights and dames of the roundtable. Keywords: [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md), [warsaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warsaw.md), [poland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/poland.md), [signet rings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signet-rings.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md) ### Dilbert Compilations, Human Resources Satire - **Episode:** [1841: Scott Adams Redux](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1841-scott-adams-redux.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-08 - **Time:** 1:20:06–1:21:35 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1841-scott-adams-redux/chapter/dilbert-compilations-human-resources-satire.md Scott Adams mentions his latest Dilbert compilation, "Cubicles That Make You Envy the Dead," and explains the origin of the character Catbert. He notes that he chose a cat to represent the Director of Human Resources because cats are perceived as indifferent to the well-being of others. Keywords: [dilbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dilbert.md), catbert, [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [comic books](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comic-books.md), dogbert ### Moderna HR Executive, AI Personality Profiling - **Episode:** [1769: Mr. Umami](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami.md) - **Published:** 2025-06-01 - **Time:** 22:55–25:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1769-mr-umami/chapter/moderna-hr-executive-ai-personality-profiling.md A Moderna Human Resources executive revealed the use of GPT-based AI to create personality profiles of the company's executive committee. The AI is used to simulate scenarios, predict reactions to recommendations, and mediate interpersonal conflicts within the leadership team. This practice has raised concerns regarding the ethics and potential dangers of using artificial intelligence to analyze and manipulate human workplace dynamics. Keywords: [moderna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moderna.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), gpt, [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), personality tests ### Portugal as a Haven for "Criminals" and Expats - **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-03 - **Time:** 2:15:34–2:18:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/portugal-as-a-haven-for-criminals-and-expats.md Sir Il Pope Di Cyclismo, an expat living in Portugal, sends a donation and jokes about Adam's previous claim that everyone who moves to Portugal is a "criminal." The hosts discuss Portugal as a popular destination for retirees and those looking for a cheaper cost of living, while maintaining the running joke about it being a hideout for those "on the lam." Keywords: [portugal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/portugal.md), [expats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/expats.md), useless human resources, [black knight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-knight.md), [cycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycling.md) ### Homeschooling Benefits and No Agenda ABC Books - **Episode:** [1660: Doom Goblin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-16 - **Time:** 1:56:39–1:59:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1660-doom-goblin/chapter/homeschooling-benefits-and-no-agenda-abc-books.md The hosts discuss the benefits of homeschooling, citing the success of Jay Dvorak, who manages NoAgendaABC.com. They emphasize that homeschooling allows children to develop without the "hang-ups" of the traditional school system and announce that new coloring books are currently shipping. Keywords: [homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [jay dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-dvorak.md), no agenda abc, [education](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/education.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md) ### Gen Z Workplace Disillusionment and DEI Hiring - **Episode:** [1630: Potty Mouth Parrots](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-01 - **Time:** 1:13:29–1:16:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1630-potty-mouth-parrots/chapter/gen-z-workplace-disillusionment-and-dei-hiring.md The hosts examine "boots on the ground" reports from Gen Z and Millennial workers expressing frustration with the modern corporate environment. Common complaints include the perceived unfairness of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) hiring practices and the failure of higher education to provide a return on investment. The discussion touches on the role of HR departments in shaping company demographics. Keywords: [gen z](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gen-z.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [workplace culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-culture.md), [career advice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/career-advice.md) ### Corporate Feedback Trends, Feed Forward Terminology - **Episode:** [1591: Half-Jacked](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-17 - **Time:** 1:45–5:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1591-half-jacked/chapter/corporate-feedback-trends-feed-forward-terminology.md Companies are increasingly replacing the term "feedback" with "feed forward" or "perspectives" to reduce employee anxiety. Critics argue that this rebranding by HR departments at firms like Microsoft glosses over the necessity of negative critiques and represents a decline in business productivity standards. Keywords: [wall street journal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wall-street-journal.md), feed forward, [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [microsoft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microsoft.md), [stack ranking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stack-ranking.md) ### Fredericksburg Donation Drought and Birthday Wishes - **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-16 - **Time:** 2:00:19–2:04:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/fredericksburg-donation-drought-and-birthday-wishes.md The hosts express disappointment at the lack of donations from Fredericksburg, Virginia, despite knowing they have listeners there. They celebrate several birthdays, including Chris Casey and Danielle, and thank the "Henderson brothers" for their multiple contributions. The segment concludes with a reminder that the show is funded entirely by the listeners. Keywords: [fredericksburg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fredericksburg.md), [woodstock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/woodstock.md), [tucson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucson.md), [saginaw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saginaw.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md) ### Redefining the Workplace and the "Chief People Officer" - **Episode:** [1524: Climatarian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian.md) - **Published:** 2023-01-26 - **Time:** 47:55–52:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1524-climatarian/chapter/redefining-the-workplace-and-the-chief-people-officer.md Stephanie Frias of Lyra Health discusses how companies are being forced to redefine work to accommodate employee wellness and lifestyle preferences. The hosts mock the rise of "Chief People Officers" and the prevalence of "burnout" as a clinical excuse for absenteeism, comparing it to historical social systems in the Netherlands. Keywords: lyra health, [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [burnout](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/burnout.md), workplace wellness, [corporate culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-culture.md) ### Human Resources, Birthday De-douchings and Third Trimesters - **Episode:** [1480: Internet of Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs.md) - **Published:** 2022-08-27 - **Time:** 1:40:05–1:42:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1480-internet-of-dogs/chapter/human-resources-birthday-de-douchings-and-third-trimesters.md Marty Moskowitz and Rebecca celebrate family birthdays with "de-douching" requests for their children. Sean and Brittany of San Pedro, California, announce they are expecting their first "human resource" (a boy) in October. The hosts joke about waiting for the child to choose their own gender before confirming the biological sex. Keywords: marty moskowitz, rebecca, sean and brittany, [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [birthdays](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthdays.md), san pedro ### DEI Industry, Human Resources Power Dynamics - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 1:31:56–1:34:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/dei-industry-human-resources-power-dynamics.md The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) industry has transformed corporate HR departments into powerful entities focused on social engineering and liability management. This shift, which began in the 1990s, was largely driven by the threat of workplace lawsuits and the need for insurance compliance. The segment argues that HR now wields significant influence over employee behavior and speech under the guise of inclusivity. Keywords: [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), corporate liability, [lawsuits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lawsuits.md), [workplace culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-culture.md) ### Final Donor Credits, Moldova Observations - **Episode:** [1470: Clubbing Center](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-21 - **Time:** 2:58:43–3:05:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1470-clubbing-center/chapter/final-donor-credits-moldova-observations.md The show concludes with a final list of donors and executive producers from various regions, including Canada and Vermont. A listener from Moldova notes that the political and social patterns observed in the U.S. mirror those in Eastern Europe. The hosts thank the "No Agenda Nation" for their continued support through the value-for-value model. Keywords: [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [winnipeg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/winnipeg.md), [moldova](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moldova.md), [matrix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/matrix.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [knighthood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighthood.md) ### Google Cat Litter Box, Nathan Winder Story - **Episode:** [1469: The Nurge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge.md) - **Published:** 2022-07-17 - **Time:** 1:52:42–1:56:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1469-the-nurge/chapter/google-cat-litter-box-nathan-winder-story.md Nathan Winder, a former Google engineer, shares an anecdote about a management off-site where a hypothetical scenario involved an employee identifying as a cat. Winder's "malicious compliance" response regarding animal control and toxoplasmosis revealed that Google had actually provided a litter box for a real employee. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), cat identity, software engineer, stilwell kansas ### Brian Tweed 33rd Birthday and JRE Connection - **Episode:** [1428: Health Glitch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch.md) - **Published:** 2022-02-24 - **Time:** 1:50:23–1:51:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1428-health-glitch/chapter/brian-tweed-33rd-birthday-and-jre-connection.md Scott Tweed donated in honor of his father Brian's 33rd birthday, noting that they became closer through listening to the show. Scott mentioned he began following the podcast after the host's first appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. Keywords: brian tweed, [joe rogan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-rogan.md), [birthday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/birthday.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md) ### Healthcare Management, Suppressing Vaccine Adverse Event Reports - **Episode:** [1386: Frankenjab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-30 - **Time:** 54:23–1:05:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1386-frankenjab/chapter/healthcare-management-suppressing-vaccine-adverse-event-reports.md Leaked audio from a New York healthcare facility reveals management pressuring a provider to "dial back" the reporting of vaccine injuries to VAERS. The HR representative argued that over-reporting creates a "risk to the organization" and conflicts with the company's mission to reduce vaccine hesitancy. The manager explicitly stated that as employed providers, staff must "tow the company line" regardless of individual clinical observations. Keywords: [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [risk management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/risk-management.md), corporate healthcare, anti-vaccine, [hippocratic oath](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hippocratic-oath.md) ### Workplace Discrimination, Unvaccinated Employee Questionnaires - **Episode:** [1382: super-mutation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-17 - **Time:** 51:44–55:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1382-super-mutation/chapter/workplace-discrimination-unvaccinated-employee-questionnaires.md Corporate HR departments are increasingly implementing intrusive questionnaires that ask employees about the vaccination status of the people they live with. These policies are reportedly causing severe divisions within offices and families. Some contractors are being asked to disclose if they have shared living space with any unvaccinated person who has traveled recently, raising significant privacy concerns. Keywords: [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md), [workplace culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/workplace-culture.md), [discrimination](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/discrimination.md), questionnaires, [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### Knighting Ceremony, New Human Resource Ada - **Episode:** [1368: Heat Map](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-30 - **Time:** 2:28:59–2:34:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1368-heat-map/chapter/knighting-ceremony-new-human-resource-ada.md The show held a formal knighting ceremony for several high-level donors, including "Sir Zilla" from the Bronx and "Sir N of the 1B." Most notably, a six-day-old infant named Ada was dubbed "Dame Ada of the Sassy Pants," becoming one of the youngest "human resources" to join the No Agenda Round Table. The ceremony included the traditional bestowing of titles and virtual gifts like "warm blankets and open arms." Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), sir zilla, dame ada, [human resource](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resource.md), [round table](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/round-table.md) ### Pregnancy and Vaccine Pressure, Daria Rakitine Report - **Episode:** [1345: Peak Woke](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke.md) - **Published:** 2021-05-10 - **Time:** 1:54:45–1:58:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1345-peak-woke/chapter/pregnancy-and-vaccine-pressure-daria-rakitine-report.md Producer Daria Rakitine from Toronto provides a detailed report on the pressure she faced from her obstetrician to get vaccinated while 34 weeks pregnant. She describes the doctor's pushy behavior and the lack of data regarding vaccine safety for unborn babies. The hosts discuss potential financial incentives for doctors to promote the shots. Keywords: [pregnancy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pregnancy.md), [canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), vaccine pressure, obstetrician, [medical ethics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-ethics.md), [human resources](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/human-resources.md) ### Human Resources and COVID Psychosis Anecdotes - **Episode:** [1329: Boba Liberals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1329-boba-liberals.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-14 - **Time:** 1:30:37–1:33:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1329-boba-liberals/chapter/human-resources-and-covid-psychosis-anecdotes.md A producer shares a story about her sister's husband, who reportedly suffers from "COVID psychosis" and refuses to leave the house. The producer credits the podcast with providing a "sanity routine" for her sister during the lockdown. 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