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Episode 42

The Ripple Effect of Manager Effectiveness on HR

Laura Goodridge

January 23, 2025

The Ripple Effect of Manager Effectiveness on HR

About this episode

In this episode, Jeff Waldman and Laura Goodridge explore how manager effectiveness directly impacts HR's ability to function strategically. Jeff highlights the "dual role of HR" - shaping culture while supporting managers-and the challenge of managerial dependency, where excessive reliance on HR for routine issues hinders organizational efficiency.

Unmuted is hosted by Jeff Waldman, founder of ScaleHR, and is part of the WRKdefined podcast network.

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