HR Is Not Your Friend (And That’s the Point)

In this episode of Let’s Table That, hosts Jazzy and Glaze sit down with Samantha Crisp, HR Operations Manager, to unpack the real work behind HR—beyond policies and perks.From accidentally falling into HR to leading global operations, Sam shares what it actually means to sit between people and business priorities—and why being “people-first” isn’t always as simple as it sounds.They get into the hidden realities of HR leadership, why most hiring practices don’t work, and what breaks first when companies start scaling. Plus, a candid look at culture, burnout, and the systems that quietly hold everything together.If you’ve ever wondered what HR really does (or why it matters more than you think), pull up a chair. We get into: - Why HR can’t be “people-first” 100% of the time- The balancing act between empathy and business priorities- Why reference checks might be a waste of time- The first sign your HR systems are breaking- How to build high-performing teams without burnout culture- Why most manager training fails- What founders get wrong about company culture