People and Places
Who you going to call when you have a legal question
Who is Barbara Chupp?
This type of discussion is usually the first step before written documentation.
What is a coaching conversation?
This is the magical time when all employee issues appear… usually right before the weekend.
What is Friday at 3:00 PM?
HR uses this beverage to get through back‑to‑back employee relations meetings.
What is coffee? (Or Diet Coke)
HR says, “Let’s circle back.” This actually means…
What is I need more time to deal with this?
HR was located in this building before La Salle Square
What is Coro?
This formal process allows employees to challenge perceived contract violations.
What is a grievance?
This is the number of times HR must read contract language before interpreting it.
What is too many?
This is the average number of times HR rewrites an email before sending it.
What is at least five?
HR says, “That’s an interesting perspective.” This actually means…
What is I strongly disagree?
Considered to be a "union whisperer" and guru of all things union
Who is MaryAnn Lemon?
When HR and the union agree to modify or clarify a contract provision, they draft this document.
What is an MOU?
When HR walks into a department meeting, employees often assume this dramatic outcome.
What is someone’s getting fired?
This is the reaction HR makes when a manager says, “I had a conversation — I just didn’t document it.”
What is the internal scream?
HR says, “We’ll review this with leadership.” This means…
What is we need a second opinion?
This person is quite impressive at filing grievances
Who is Sherry-Ann?
This standard phrase kicks off nearly every HR meeting and usually raises blood pressure by 30%.
What is “This is a fact‑finding conversation”?
The union Rep that causes Peter stress.
Who is Sherry-Ann?
This HR tool is used most often when reviewing policies, CBAs, or employee complaints.
What is deep breathing?
HR says, “Let’s table that for now.” This translates to…
What is absolutely not?
The Executive VP of Massachusetts for SEIU
Who is Cari Medina?
A person's leave expires but an extension is filed. The manager typically wants to fire immediately and forget this very important step.
What is the interactive process.
The last time Frank Sims was seen live or on Teams
What is Unknown?
The approximate time it takes when someone asks, "Do you have a minute to chat?"
What is an hour?
HR says, “We encourage open communication.” This means…
What is please don’t CC the entire leadership team?