Welcome to “Workplace Weirdness,” the 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!
Explore the Episodes
Latest Episodes (Season 2)
Season 2
Before LinkedIn Took Over, Monster.com Ruled: Kat Kibben on Hiring Chaos | Workplace Weirdness
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya sits down with recruiting expert, writer, and speaker Kat Kibben to…
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by Dethra Giles, a leadership strategist, Audacity…
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by Randi Braun, CEO of Something Major…
Is work actually merit-based, or do our systems just tell us they are? In this episode of Workplace…
What happens when someone actually tells the truth about Human Resources, recruiting, and HR tech? In this episode…
Season 2
Why Ace Hardware Should’ve Failed (But Doesn’t) with Kane Calamari | Workplace Weirdness S2 E8
If your workplace runs on “vibes” and surprise criticism in Q4… congrats, you’ve unlocked the bad timeline. In…
Do office holiday parties still have a place in today’s workplace? And what happens when AI is put…
Still using outdated hiring methods? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, we’ve got Lou Adler, the man behind…
Remote work just got a lot weirder. In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, we dive into a real-life…
How can you foster a work environment that is productive through effective leadership and emotional intelligence? Leading with…
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of workplace anxiety, recognition, and the impact of gratitude…
Let’s take a deep dive into the most chaotic part of office life: bad bosses. What do you…
Welcome to Season 2 of Workplace Weirdness! In this episode, we share funny stories about workplace crushes, dating…
Previous Season (Season 1)
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky chats with Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40,…
What does neuroscience have to do with leadership? How do you pivot from frog dissections to Fortune 500…
Ever wondered what happens when you trade agency ownership for creative leadership? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness,…
Meetings often get a bad rap, but did you know they can actually be the cornerstone of a…
Ever wondered what it’s really like to run a gym beyond the sweaty workouts and Instagram selfies? In…
What happens when you get fired by Elon Musk? For Billy Samoa, it wasn’t the end… It was…
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Neil Sharma, co-founder of SolarKal,…
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky interviews culture-building expert Ann Rhoades, President of Peopleink…
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky dives into the peculiarities of office life with…
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Adam Alpert, serial entrepreneur and…
Some workplace problems have clear solutions, while others leave you wondering, Is this really happening? Imagine working for…
In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, host Maya Kadar Kovalsky sits down with Karen Borchert, founder and CEO…
Ever wondered how to handle a boss who indulges in office gossip? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness,…
Can AI help heal trauma—and what does that mean for the workplace? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness,…
What if the key to a thriving workplace was something as simple as play? Could fostering creativity, community,…
What makes a workplace truly exceptional? Is it the recognition employees receive—or how meaningful that recognition really is?…
What truly makes or breaks a thriving workplace? From whispered favoritism to tense political discussions during election seasons,…
Are you tired of feeling like you’re stuck in a bizarre workplace circus? Ever wonder how those cringe-worthy…
Guest Q&A
Get to know our guest and find out their weirdest workplace moment.
Week In Work
Our take on a recent news story that might affect how we work or how we think about work life.
Listener Questions
Hear how Maya and her guest address the weird, uncomfortable or awkward issues that people are facing in today's office cultures.
Cringeworthy Question
Every week we cover one question addressing the kind of cringeworthy work event that can make you want to:
- Move to the north pole?
- Bury your head under the ground?
- Enter the witness protection program?
- Join a monastery?