Office Politics Radio

On the fourth anniversary of my 5-day excursion through the Santa Monica Courthouse, this is my story of a five and a half-year odyssey after a super minor car accident. This is how it all went down with a parade of expert witnesses (some in tight suits), a cool judge and me fangirling all week... Read More

This episode is about politics outside of the office and the importance of understanding that every vote REALLY counts. Whether you are new to elections or you’ve been voting your whole life, there is a tidbit for everyone. Make sure to register and vote!

In this week’s episode, we will do things a little different. I’ll answer the top five questions I get from listeners about being an expert witness. People have a cursory understanding of what being an expert witness is all about because of what they watch on TV or movies. An expert witness is not an... Read More

Today we will be talking about expert witness – information & stories on firing, particularly around discrimination. Employees need to know their rights and what they are entitled to under the law, whether in regards to their work, leave benefits, or compensation. They need to know when their rights are or aren’t being violated. Employers,... Read More

This week’s episode is going to be about stalking & employees coming to the office carrying weapons. Weapon policies, especially these days, are very necessary in the workplace. You can get a permit to carry your weapon, but even then there are restrictions on whether or not you can bring it to work and other... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Each week I take a question from a Breadwinner and answer their question on the show. This episode focuses on bullies in the workplace and how we can effectively deal with them. Whatever your role is in your organization, peer, manager or subordinate, I give you my Top 5 thoughts on how to appropriately address... Read More

This episode deals with ways to re-enter the workforce and put yourself on the job market after an absence or after working in one place for a long time.