#302 Why do HR Leaders Stay Silent When Things Get Toxic?

About this episode

This episode explores toxic workplace culture through the lens of HR dysfunction after attending a comedic show.

Welcome to the 302nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast! In this episode, I'm exploring toxic workplace culture after attending a darkly comedic show about HR dysfunction.

People in this episode

Host: Leyla Okhai

Topics covered

• toxic workplace culture
• HR leadership
• workplace dysfunction
• comedy
• organizational behavior

Keywords

• toxic culture
• HR leaders
• workplace issues
• comedy
• organizational culture

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