Microwaves, tea, snacks, ink cartridges...nothing is safe. This week we dive into real workplace theft stories and unpack the ethics, awkwardness, and absolute chaos behind what people take (and why).Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Personality hires: lovable icons or workplace liabilities? In this episode, Sohan and Hameda sit down with Jackson Langford to unpack what a “personality hire” actually is, how culture fits get chosen, and why being the fun one at work isn’t always what it seems.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Your first office party can make or break your reputation. Sohan and Hameda share their real stories, biggest lessons, and the unspoken rules no one tells you before your first work event.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The holidays at work aren’t always festive. Sometimes they’re full of guilt, pressure, and emotional labour. Sohan and Hameda unpack messy dilemmas around end-of-year obligations, awkward invites, and saying no without feeling bad.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Performance reviews don’t have to be terrifying. Sohan and Hameda share the mindset shifts, prep hacks, and talking points that actually make reviews work for you – from tracking your wins to asking for growth with confidence. Whether you’re gunning for a promotion or just trying to survive the chat, this one’s your cheat sheet.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Work besties can be magic — or messy. Sohan and Hameda sit down with their Gen Z work twins, Georgia and Eden, to unpack the blurred lines between friends and coworkers, and whether Gen Z wants the same work life that millennials built — or something completely different.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Mistakes feel catastrophic when you’re early in your career, but most of them aren’t career-ending. In this episode, we unpack workplace dilemmas and teach you how to recover with grace, fix it fast, and protect your reputation.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Landing your first job can feel impossible – but we’ve been there. In this episode, Sohan and Hameda share insider tips from both sides of the hiring table, from applying early to standing out in your interview (and what NOT to do with ChatGPT).Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Former BuzzFeed Australia producer Tom Scott joins Office Hours to share his BuzzFeed origin story. He tells us how he built a creative career by staying curious, embracing cringe, and saying yes to new ideas before anyone else. Tom reflects on the lessons, pivots, and “flops before you fly” moments that shaped his career today.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Two very different career journeys – one through college, one through university – and the same question: Does a degree still matter? Sohan and Hameda unpack real career stories, privilege, and whether experience is the real key to success.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
What does it really mean to bring your authentic self to work? Iconic BuzzFeed alumni Zotti joins Office Hours to share lessons from BuzzFeed and beyond on creativity, identity, and carving out space for yourself in the workplace.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshamedaVal Morgan Digital acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land where this podcast is filmed. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
When the workplace shifts under your feet, how do you stay steady? Here’s how to embrace change like a pro.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda
Sohan and Hameda share their BuzzFeed origin stories and take you behind the scenes of how they broke into BuzzFeed Australia. From cold emails and shaky interviews to rejection, resilience, and eventually landing their dream jobs, they share the real story of how their careers began — and the lessons they learned along the way.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda
Early in your career? This one’s for you. We’re tackling real stories of workplace conflict — stolen credit, toxic teammates, and navigating office politics — with advice that helps you protect yourself, set boundaries, and keep climbing the corporate ladder.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au or submit anonymously.Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda
From micromanagers to disappearing bosses, bad leadership can derail your work life. Sohan & Hameda offer real stories and practical tips to help you survive, adapt, and even thrive — no matter who’s in charge.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda
Everyone’s got a bad boss story — but what if your boss is actually… good? In this episode, we share the worst “horrible boss” dilemmas and get real-time advice from our own manager, Amanda Bardas, on how to survive, adapt, and protect your career when leadership goes wrong.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda
From group chats that spiral to DMs you instantly regret, workplace communication is full of traps. In this episode, Sohan and Hameda break down the dos and don’ts of work chats – when to keep it professional, when to let your personality shine, and how to avoid the dreaded “why did I send that?!” moment.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda
Do you owe your coworkers compassion, favours, or just competence? This episode dives into the sticky situations that test office relationships, including HR disputes, privacy, and navigating friendships on the job.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda
From office besties to backstabbers – we unpack whether work friends can really be trusted, and how to protect yourself while still having fun at work.Have a workplace dilemma you want us to unpack? Email us officehours@valmorgan.com.au Follow Office Hours Podcast on Instagram and TikTok: @officehoursbfFollow Sohan on Instagram and TikTok: @sohanjudgeFollow Hameda on Instagram and TikTok: @itshameda