Stories From The Break Room

Stories From The Break Room

Welcome to Stories From the Break Room, your gateway to ethically eavesdrop on the conversations echoing through break rooms nationwide. Your host Nora Burns is an expert on workplace dynamics known for her research as The Undercover Candidate™ and The Undercover Employee™. Through tales shared by workers nationwide, here we’ll explore real, relatable, and sometimes shocking stories from the American workforce. Buckle up for insights into workplace culture and expert insights on leading in today’s dynamic workplace. Welcome to Stories From the Breakroom, where the real stories of work come to life.

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May 2, 2024 23 mins

This episode deals with traumatic events across America - please use sound judgment on when and where to listen

 

Welcome to Stories From the Break Room, your gateway to ethically eavesdrop on the conversations echoing through break rooms nationwide. 

Your host Nora Burns is an expert in workplace dynamics known for her research as The Undercover Candidate™ and The Undercover Employee™.


Through tales shared by workers nationwide,...

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Welcome to Stories From the Break Room, your gateway to ethically eavesdrop on the conversations echoing through break rooms nationwide. 

Your host Nora Burns is an expert in workplace dynamics known for her research as The Undercover Candidate™ and The Undercover Employee™.


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April 9, 2024 26 mins

In this episode of 'Stories From The Break Room', host Nora Burns delves into the topic of leaves of absence in the American workforce. She discusses a variety of reasons employees might need time off, like bereavement, jury duty, or medical issues, and the labyrinth of laws that govern such leaves. Nora emphasizes the opportunity for employers to strengthen their relationship with employees by handling leaves of absence with empat...

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April 9, 2024 16 mins

This episode of 'Stories From The Break Room' features host Nora Burns addressing frequently asked questions based on her experiences as The Undercover Candidate™ and The Undercover Employee™ in various organizations. She emphasizes that her work is not about exposing individual companies, but about identifying common themes that can lead to improvements in the workplace on a larger scale. Nora details several workplace research st...

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In the inaugural episode of 'Stories From The Break Room,' host Nora Burns introduces listeners to the podcast, which centers on true tales from various work environments across the U.S. Nora shares her background in workplace dynamics, her research as The Undercover Candidate™ and The Undercover Employee™, and how her experiences have shaped the podcast's focus on leadership and employee engagement within the American workforce.

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