Category: Work

#18 – Shining Star Employees: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about star employees on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to an employee who is accused of interfering with a star employee’s work.

Then we discuss how a star employee can succeed without threatening or alienating his or her colleagues.

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#17 – Compensation Cuts: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about salary cuts on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice to a new manager whose employees are disgruntled due to lack of overtime pay.

Then we discuss what an employee should do when their compensation becomes much less profitable.

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Over-Sharing & Exiting Gossip – Live Show: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine answer questions from a live My Crazy Office podcast show.

First we give advice about how to deal with coworkers who share too much personal information at work.

Then we discuss how to gracefully exit a gossipy conversation.

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#16 – Workplace Reputation: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about reputation on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to fix your professional reputation after it’s been tainted.

Then discuss whether or not to take a higher position with a company that has a bad reputation.

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#15 – Microwave Hoggers & Demeaning Bosses: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about two conflict-related workplace situations on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

First we give advice about how to deal with an annoying coworker that hogs up the microwave during lunch.

Then we talk about how to handle a demeaning boss who likes to humiliate his staff in front of others.

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#14 – Employee Retention & Job Opportunities: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about outside job opportunities and employee retention on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

We give advice to a happy employee who enjoys their job but is being pursued by recruiters.

Then we discuss options for a manager who is afraid of losing their best employees.

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#13 – Workplace Burnout: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about burnout on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.
We were joined by guest Margie Rickell – consultant at the Centering Healthcare Institute.

First we give advice to an individual who is noticeably irritable, drained and working 70 hours a week.

Then we discuss the ways an individual who works seven days a week can change their behavior to prevent burnout.

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#12 – Peer to Manager & Military Management: My Crazy Office, Season 3

Kathi and Katherine talk about management dilemmas on this week’s episode of the My Crazy Office podcast.

We give advice about how to go from being your coworker’s peer to their manager.

Then we talk about how to deal with a new controlling manager with a military background.

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