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, she'll explore real, relatable, and sometimes shocking stories from the American workforce.

Nora bridges the gap between the boardroom and the breakroom, shedding light on what truly transpires behind closed doors.

Buckle up for insights into workplace culture and then stick around for expert opinions on leadership in today's dynamic workplace.

Welcome to Stories From the Breakroom, where the real stories of work come to life.

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Episode 04 - When Tragedy Strikes

Articles on the three tragedies mentioned in this podcast:

Columbine

https://apnews.com/article/columbine-anniversary-survivors-trauma-f27755b01ce9593bc2ac9b59deef91a5

"Beltway Snipers"

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/beltway-snipers

9.11

https://hbr.org/2002/10/september-11-2001-a-ceos-story

Have a story to share? Submit online: www.StoriesFromTheBreakRoom.com , or call and leave a voice mail message (719) 886-6672.

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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™.

Through tales shared by workers nationwide, she'll explore real, relatable, and sometimes shocking stories from the American workforce.

Nora bridges the gap between the boardroom and the breakroom, shedding light on what truly transpires behind closed doors.

Buckle up for insights into workplace culture and then stick around for expert opinions on leadership in today's dynamic workplace.

Welcome to Stories From the Breakroom, where the real stories of work come to life.

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Episode 04 - Country Music Song Year

Book Recommendation: The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success (Paperback) By: Steven J. Stein and Howard E Book

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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 empathy and support. She recounts several stories from workers: one who had a negative experience with a workers' compensation claim, another who received work calls during her family leave, and a contrasting story about a company that showed exceptional support to an employee. The episode highlights the importance of a compassionate employment relationship, especially during times of crisis, and encourages listeners to share their own leave of absence stories.

Share your workplace stories at www.StoriesFromTheBreakRoom.com or via our voicemail line: 719.886.6672.

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 stories, including why she never disclosed her true identity to the companies where she worked, the actionable feedback she provided upon leaving positions, her experiences with harassment, and the importance of proper training and development for employees promoted from within. The main focus of the podcast is to gather and share real work stories from listeners to shed light on actual workplace dynamics. The identify of those who submit stories will be held in confidence, as will the names of the organizations. The episode ends with Nora encouraging listeners to submit their own workplace stories for future discussion.

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.

As The Undercover Candidate™ Nora went on over 250 job interviews to understand the hiring process from a job seeker's perspective. As The Undercover Employee™ she worked various frontline jobs in Fortune 500 companies to discover the realities of workplace culture.

In the podcast, Nora seeks to share and discuss real-life work experiences provided by listeners. These stories of leadership successes and failures will be used to create a conversation around building better workplace cultures, with expert insights to foster improvement.

Listeners are invited to contribute their own stories via the podcast's website or a dedicated voicemail system.

Submit your story today!

Online: www.StoriesFromTheBreakRoom.com

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