Episodes

Crazy Termination Stories – Lying

January 3, 2019

In this week we talk about employees lying & committing fraud. We discuss time card fraud, payroll systems, off duty conduct, and gathering evidence for a case. Just because others in the workplace are lying doesn’t mean that the employee is not guilty. As the HR department, when you get tipped off about something, you have to do your duty... Read More

Crazy Termination Stories – Stealing

December 27, 2018

Bombthreats. Workplace Violence. People using a conference room as a bedroom. In HR, you see it all. But one area of concern that Human Resources professionals have to deal with from time to time is employees who steal. In this episode, we discuss employees stealing – how to spot it, what to do when it happens, and how to handle... Read More

Crazy termination stories – Turning the conference room into the bedroom

December 20, 2018

Bombthreats. Workplace Violence. People using a conference room as a bedroom. In HR, you see it all. In this episode, we talk about dating co-workers, workplace romances, and terminations. Workplace dating and romances often end in one of 2 pieces of paper: either a marriage license or a restraining order. It doesn’t have to be that somebody has actually done... Read More

The Quest for Work/Life Balance…Can It Be Achieved? – Episode 10

September 13, 2018

Each week I take a question from a Breadwinner and answer their question on the show. This episode focuses on how if there really is such a thing as work/life balance and how we can find it for ourselves. Office Politics Radio is a podcast dedicated to addressing and resolving workplace issues. My show is all about helping you create... Read More

What Exactly is “Wellness” in the Workplace? – Episode 9

July 3, 2018

Each week I take a question from a Breadwinner and answer their question on the show. This episode focuses on what “wellness” at work really means when it comes to putting a viable program together for employees. I give you my Top 5 thoughts on how we need to evolve and take a comprehensive approach to wellness beyond our physical... Read More