TEA TIME FOR TEAMS

"I am SO busy!" Why do we feel the need to be busy all the time and what is our "busy bragging" really telling others about us? You'll be shocked to find out what people really think. Hope you're not too busy to stick around. See what we did there?

Chances are you've heard the term "work wife" or "work husband" thrown around the office. What implications of these work relationships? Are they harmless or is there something darker behind them we should worry about?

Empathy seems to be the new currency in today's hot job market. Employees have the upper hand and empathy plays a big part in their decision to join, stay with, or leave an organization. What does this movement towards empathy mean? This week, we take a deeper look at empathy and give you tools you can use to practice empathy. We know it sounds hokey, we were in the same boat as you are right now, but we think you'll be both surprised and delighted!

In today's modern workplace, professionalism isn't so much about putting on a sports coat or having a stiff handshake. It's about your actions and your daily habits. The habits you've fallen into could be making you come across as unprofessional, and even worse, could end up getting you fired. Join us as we delve into highly unprofessional habits and how you can avoid them, no matter your workplace. Mark Houston & Christina Wilder are colleagues at LearnLoft, a full-service organizational health company focused on improving culture and developing modern leaders. LearnLoft provides surveys, assessments, and learning technology to measure company culture, improve the skills of front-line managers and decrease the cost to develop employees or partners. Learn more: bit.ly/learnloft

95% of HR leaders say employee burnout is sabotaging their workforce. Burnout is impacting us all, whether you're experiencing it yourself or working with someone who is burned out. Come along with us as we explore burnout - it's true definition, the causes of burnout, and what to do if you're experiencing burnout. We've got you covered.

Hosts and colleagues at LearnLoft, Mark Houston & Christina Wilder, share where they got the idea for Tea Time for Teams.

We explore the top reasons people get fired from their jobs and tell you if we've ever been guilty of these "fireable" offenses. Mark shares some tales of his multiple firings while Christina talks about the awkwardness of being around while someone else is being fired. If you've ever been fired, all hope isn't lost. We'll share some success stories from people who were fired and did amazing things (and became filthy rich). Mark Houston & Christina Wilder are colleagues at LearnLoft, a full-service organizational health company focused on improving culture and developing modern leaders. LearnLoft provides surveys, assessments, and learning technology to help partners measure company culture, improve the skills of front-line managers and decrease the cost to develop employees or partners. Learn more: bit.ly/learnloft

Reports spread last week about Netflix's new anti-harassment rules. Are employees really not allowed to make eye contact for more than 5 seconds? We investigated and have some answers -- but not before we reveal delve into the juicy details of the original report. We dug up a few other shocking policies that seem counter-intuitive to the organization's success. Finally, we'll share our office policy wishlist (good thing we aren't in charge). Mark Houston & Christina Wilder are colleagues at LearnLoft, a full-service organizational health company focused on improving culture and developing modern leaders. LearnLoft provides surveys, assessments, and learning technology to measure company culture, improve the skills of front-line managers and decrease the cost to develop employees or partners. Learn more: bit.ly/learnloft

Workplace romances are real. Mark shares how he and his wife met at work. You'll be shocked by the number of romances that happen in the workplace and even more stunned to discover how many people get caught doing the dirty in their office. What if you're involved in an office romance or managing a team where there's a romance blossoming? We'll give our advice on handling workplace romances. We play "Hot or Not" while dissecting famous office romances. Mark Houston & Christina Wilder are colleagues at LearnLoft, a full-service organizational health company focused on improving culture and developing modern leaders. LearnLoft provides surveys, assessments, and learning technology to help partners measure company culture, improve the skills of front-line managers and decrease the cost to develop employees or partners. Learn more: bit.ly/learnloft

Have you ever spaced out at work? Have you ever eaten someone else's food from the fridge? If so, you may be a criminal! Mark and Christina discuss mysterious missing lunches and how you may be unknowingly stealing from your organization. They also reveal a creative formula for doubling your income (use at your own risk). Mark Houston & Christina Wilder are colleagues at LearnLoft, a full-service organizational health company focused on improving culture and developing modern leaders. LearnLoft provides surveys, assessments, and learning technology to help partners measure company culture, improve the skills of front-line managers and decrease the cost to develop employees or partners. Learn more: http://bit.ly/learnloft