Oct 21, 202637 minS9
What is one of the scariest things an HR professional can hear from a business owner? “I wrote my own employee handbook.” In this Halloween edition of What The Hell Just Happened!?, Paul Edwards and CeCe Delgado unpack...
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What The Hell Just Happened?!
Hosted by Paul Edwards · business · EN-US
About this Podcast:
You don’t know what you don’t know. And, when it comes to HR and employment laws, most employers are SHOCKED by what they learn from talking to CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards for just ten minutes.But Paul’s a busy man. And, though he would love nothing more than to talk one-on-one with each and every business owner and manager interested in learning about HR compliance, team management strategies, and how to protect their businesses, there’s only so much Paul to go around.So, we’ve got the next best thing for you - Introducing "What the Hell Just Happened?" In this new podcast, Paul sits down with a different HR expert from his Solution Center team each week to discuss the burning HR questions facing you now, and to offer expert insights on important HR considerations you didn’t know you didn’t know.
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What is What The Hell Just Happened?! about?
You don’t know what you don’t know. And, when it comes to HR and employment laws, most employers are SHOCKED by what they learn from talking to CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards for just ten minutes. But Paul’s a busy man.
Who hosts What The Hell Just Happened?!?
What The Hell Just Happened?! is hosted by Paul Edwards. The show has published 107 episodes to date.
What has What The Hell Just Happened?! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Your Employee Handbook Comes Back to Haunt You... What The Hell Happens Now?" (21 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Secret Patients, Ghost Employees, and a DOL Investigation... What The Hell Happens Now?" (7 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "Your Team Expects Raises You Can’t Sustain... What the Hell Happens Now?" (23 September 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does What The Hell Just Happened?! publish?
What The Hell Just Happened?! publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 107 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on What The Hell Just Happened?!?
Booking probability for What The Hell Just Happened?! is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. What The Hell Just Happened?! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. What The Hell Just Happened?!'s contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch What The Hell Just Happened?!?
The strongest fits for What The Hell Just Happened?! are Staffing & Recruiting. What The Hell Just Happened?! has a business audience.
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Paul Edwards hosts What The Hell Just Happened?!, a business podcast with 107 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 7, 202625 minS8An employee secretly opens your dental practice on Saturdays, sees patients, keeps the cash, and leaves no patient records behind. A trusted long-term employee sells practice inventory on the side and adds family...
What The Hell Just Happened?!
Your Team Expects Raises You Can’t Sustain... What the Hell Happens Now?
Sep 23, 202630 minYour employee did a great job. Their performance didn't suddenly get worse, but that does not always mean the business can afford another large raise. After several years of bigger increases, employees may come to...
Sep 9, 202632 minS9Giving corrective feedback is one thing. Knowing what to do when the employee reacts badly is another. What happens when they say the write-up is unfair, start crying, get angry, walk out, ask who complained, or refuse...
Episode #5
AI in HR: The Risks Most Employers Miss
Apr 20, 202623 minS9AI is already showing up in the workplace, but many employers aren’t thinking through the risks. In this episode, Paul and Jennie break down how AI is being used in HR, where it can create compliance issues, and what...
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Apr 2, 202627 minS9Your team is busy. You’re busy. Everyone’s working hard. So why does it still feel like nothing’s getting done? In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?, Paul Edwards and CeCe unpack one of the most frustrating...
Mar 16, 202633 minS9Most HR problems don’t start with bad intentions — they start with bad advice. In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?, Paul Edwards and CeCe, CEDR’s COO and HR expert, unpack one of the biggest mistakes...
Feb 16, 202621 minS9Termination Without a Reason: Why Lawyers Love It, and How Smart Employers Protect Themselves Many business owners believe “at-will employment” means that when firing someone, not giving a reason is more protective than...
Jan 20, 202627 minS9Employees don’t usually quit “out of nowhere”, but for managers, it can feel that way. In this episode, Paul Edwards sits down with CeCe, COO of CEDR HR Solutions, to unpack why surprise staff shortages happen and what...
Episode #107
We Knead a Break: Making Pizza, Not Policies
Apr 29, 202559 minS0<p>Paul Edwards gets cheesy with this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! With a totally new topic - Pizza. He does still answer a listener HR question at the end, however, this episode is a break from the typical...
Episode #106
Building a Better Business Through Core Values
Apr 15, 20251h 10mS0<p>In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, Paul Edwards and Grace Godlasky discuss how core values can improve your business and your workplace culture. Join them as they discuss the importance of...
- Apr 1, 202528 minS0
<p>In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, Paul Edwards and CeCe Wilson discuss how rapid growth can both be exciting, but also lead to compliance concerns. Join them as they discuss the importance of having a...
- Mar 18, 202518 minS0
<p>In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, Paul Edwards and CeCe Wilson explore the pros and cons of quirky interview questions—and why they might be doing more harm than good in your hiring process. Join them...
- Mar 4, 202541 minS0
<p>In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, Paul Edwards and CeCe Wilson discuss why they don’t like the standard Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), and even how it could cause legal trouble for small...
Episode #102
Immigration Compliance: Stop Sweating Your I-9s!
Feb 18, 202538 minS0<p>This episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! dives into the compliance around immigration and I-9 forms so you are prepared should you have a visit to your workplace from ICE. Join Paul Edwards and his guest, Tiana...
- Feb 4, 202534 minS0
<p>When it comes to HR issues, we understand how tricky the situations can feel. Ultimately, you want to manage your team effectively and efficiently - but what happens when the situations are just a little too tough to...
- Jan 21, 202540 minS0
<p>On this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, Paul Edwards and CeCe Wilson discuss the importance of being proactive in managing your HR responsibilities. Join them as they discuss the need for company-provided...
- Jan 7, 202543 minS0
<p>Our 100th episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! discusses the shocking truth about DIY handbooks and why borrowing an employee handbook from another practice can lead to legal ramifications. Join Paul Edwards and...
- Dec 24, 202426 minS0
<p>This episode examines three common HR issues facing small businesses and offers practical guidance for navigating employee requests, religious expression in the workplace, and office relationships. Join Paul Edwards...
Episode #97
The Two Way Street of At Will Employment
Dec 10, 202419 minS0<p>This episode provides valuable insights into the often misunderstood concept of at-will employment, from the actual power it gives both employers and employees, to the history of how it came to be. Join Paul Edwards...
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CeCe
CEDR HR Solutions
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Jennie
CEDR HR Solutions
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