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Jul 14
30m 27s

Office Unfiltered: From toxic bosses to ...

Brook Street
About this episode

Our relationship to the workplace is evolving - fast. From post-pandemic burnout, to seeing the possibilities of flexible or hybrid working on social media, we’re reshaping how we think about careers and are expecting more from the employee-employer relationship than ever before.

In this episode, Jordan is joined by HR Consultant Kelly Smallcombe to unpack the reality of the modern workplace - from toxic bosses to the growing ‘quiet quitting’ trend, how do we navigate office politics in 2025?

You can find Kelly Smallcombe on TikTok.

As always, if you are looking to change jobs or find a new one, why not visit the Brook Street website for our latest job postings - there may be a dream role just waiting for you!

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