“Movies touch our hearts and awaken our vision, and change the way we see things. They take us to other places, they open doors and minds.” – Martin Scorsese
What started out as a fun idea back in July 2017 is still going strong. The HR Happy Hour Show debuted the first Workplace Movie Hall of Fame episode as a way to talk about new themes and how they relate to today’s workplace, as well as challenge HR leaders to use these ideas to lead positive changes in their organizations. Check out some of the episodes you may have missed.
Episode 288 – Mr. Mom
Themes: changing gender roles, sexual harassment at work
Episode 293 – Flashdance
Themes: harassing work environments, employee romance, having an expansive and inclusive idea of talent and potential
Episode 305 – Big
Themes: finding your calling, navigating the world of work, adopting new technology
Episode 387 – Free Solo
Themes: training and development, teams, mentorship, risk vs. consequence
Episode 418 – American Factory
Themes: leadership, cultural differences
Episode 424 – The Devil Wears Prada
Themes: hiring for culture fit, mentorship, paying dues at work
Episode 438 – Everest
Themes: team dynamics, leadership
Episode 451 – The Best Workplace Scenes
Themes: interviews, onboarding, quitting a job, boss advice
Episode 464 – Apollo 13
Themes: leadership, succession planning, trust
Episode 490 – Jaws
Themes: teams with diverse backgrounds, team roles, leadership, finding talent