Surviving A Bad Manager (With Julia Willing)
Bad managers don’t usually think they’re bad. With our ex-manager and leadership expert Julia Willing, we explore the blind spots, behaviours, and power dynamics that turn good intentions into toxic workplaces.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Wild Things People Steal From Work
Microwaves, tea, snacks, ink cartridges...nothing is safe. This week we dive into real workplace theft stories and unpack the ethics, awkwardness, and absolute chaos behind what people take (and why).Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Are Personality Hires Misunderstood?
Personality hires: lovable icons or workplace liabilities? In this episode, Sohan and Hameda sit down with Jackson Langford to unpack what a “personality hire” actually is, how culture fits get chosen, and why being the fun one at work isn’t always what it seems.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Surviving Your First Office Party Without Regrets
Your first office party can make or break your reputation. Sohan and Hameda share their real stories, biggest lessons, and the unspoken rules no one tells you before your first work event.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Navigating Festive Pressure At Work
The holidays at work aren’t always festive. Sometimes they’re full of guilt, pressure, and emotional labour. Sohan and Hameda unpack messy dilemmas around end-of-year obligations, awkward invites, and saying no without feeling bad.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.