Workplace Weirdness™

By Maya Kadar Kovalsky

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Welcome to Workplace Weirdness™, The Non-HR HR Podcast™ that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using 'synergy' in every meeting? We've got you covered! Join Maya and her revolving door of guest hosts as they unravel the mysteries of cubicle culture and decode the cryptic behaviors of your coworkers. From bizarre email sign-offs to the enigma of office fridge politics, no topic is too weird for us to tackle. Each week, we'll talk about hot HR topics, answer listener questions and dissect an awkward workplace theme, all while keeping things light, fun, and packed with HR humor. Tune in, because in the world of work, the only thing you can count on is the unexpected! So, grab your coffee, put your feet up on that ergonomic footrest, and let's get weird at work together. Trust us, it’ll be a productivity boost like no other!

Episode Date
April Fool’s Special: Turning the Tables on Maya With Guest HOST Dorie Clark
Apr 01, 2026
Why Leaders Ignore HR and How to Disrupt It | Former HR Director for The BBC Lucy Adams
Mar 18, 2026
Before LinkedIn Took Over, Monster.com Ruled: Kat Kibben on Hiring Chaos | Workplace Weirdness
Mar 04, 2026
''Get Over Your Fear of Conflict!" w Audacity Broker Dethra Giles | Workplace Weirdness
Feb 18, 2026
Why Women Are Still Paying the Price at Work | Workplace Weirdness S2 EP11
Feb 04, 2026
Who Actually Gets Ahead? Workplace Bias with Vernā Myers, Netflix’s First VP of Inclusion Strategy | Workplace Weirdness S2 EP10
Jan 21, 2026
The New Year Reset: Delete Your HR Tech and Start Over with William Tincup | Workplace Weirdness S2 E9
Jan 07, 2026
Why Ace Hardware Should’ve Failed (But Doesn’t) with Kane Calamari | Workplace Weirdness S2 E8
Dec 24, 2025
AI, Holiday Party Fails, & the Future of Work: Are You Ready? with Jacob Morgan | Workplace Weirdness S2 E7
Dec 10, 2025
The Biggest Mistake Companies Make in Hiring with Lou Adler
Nov 26, 2025
What Pokémon Go Teaches Us About Leadership with David Hanrahan
Nov 12, 2025
Emotional Intelligence Secrets to Accelerate Your Career with Claude Silver
Oct 29, 2025
Work Anxiety? Fight it With Gratitude With Chester Elton
Oct 15, 2025
How Bad Bosses Can Shape Great Leaders With Mita Mallick
Oct 01, 2025
What Happens When Dating and Work Collide? With Lian Zucker
Sep 17, 2025
WD-40 Wisdom: Bravery, Blunders & Breakthroughs
Aug 06, 2025
Spotify, SoulCycle & the Science of Strong Cultures with Meredith Haberfeld
Jul 23, 2025
Unbossed and Unbothered: Ex-Chief Creative Gets Real
Jul 09, 2025
Art of Great Meetings, AI Anxiety and Antisocial Animals at Work
Jun 25, 2025
Pushups, Poaching, & Professional Pivots
Jun 11, 2025
Tesla Termination & Time Zone Etiquette
May 28, 2025
Breakup Bosses, Big Pivots and the Bro Code
May 14, 2025
Southwest Layoffs, JetBlue Origins, and Pregnant Work Travel
Apr 30, 2025
Ghost Posts, Start-up Takeover Glitches and Desk-Perchers
Apr 16, 2025
Meta Layoff Shame, Fake Recruiters and Dodgy Handoffs
Apr 02, 2025
Navigating Creepy Boss Dads and Coasting Co-Workers
Mar 19, 2025
Steering Honesty as a Policy + Awkward Flattery No-Nos
Mar 05, 2025
Back-stabbing Boss and Post-COVID Wellness
Feb 19, 2025
Treating Trauma with AI Plus AWOL Coworker
Feb 05, 2025
Surviving Small-Town Imposter Syndrome and Meditation Bias
Jan 22, 2025
Cracking Gen Z Recognition, Jealous Bosses, And Stinky Offices
Jan 08, 2025
Handling Election-Year Politics and Other Office Power Plays
Dec 25, 2024
Navigating Micromanagement and Awkward Moments at Work
Dec 11, 2024
Workplace Weirdness - Trailer
Nov 21, 2024