🎙️ Corporate Cliché Podcast

Episode 12: HR Nightmares 2.0
Call Centers, Creepy Customers & the Accidental ‘I Love You’

Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast!
Join Jess and Jen for another round of unfiltered, hilarious, and cringe-worthy watercooler conversations as they dive into real-life workplace horror stories in this HR Nightmares sequel.

This episode brings the chaos—from unfortunate Zoom mishaps to questionable hotel arrangements on business trips—and yes, another case of telling your boss "I love you" by mistake. 🙈 You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and maybe you’ll double-check who’s watching your screen during remote access.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

✅ Gender Bias in the Workplace
Stats from The Muse highlight how bias continues to shape hiring and promotion opportunities for women—and Jess shares a client interaction that left her speechless.

✅ Caught on Remote Access
Jen shares a jaw-dropping email about an employee caught watching… something inappropriate… while working from home. You won’t believe how the manager handled it.

✅ Oops, I Said I Love You
Have you ever ended a work call like it was a romantic date? Jen has. And so have others. Accidental workplace affection strikes again.

✅ Call Center Confessions
Tech support horror, collections empathy, and the emotional toll of dealing with frustrated (and sometimes cruel) customers.

✅ Theft in the Workplace
From sticky fingers swiping office supplies to managers embezzling cash, Jess drops data that will make you look at your stapler twice.

✅ HR Travel Nightmares
Sharing a hotel room is one thing… but sharing a bed with a coworker?! Jen shares a listener story that takes workplace discomfort to new (mattress-level) heights.

✅ Creepy Retail Encounters
Jen and Jess reflect on the disturbing experiences female employees face while simply doing their job—from “help me shop for my girlfriend” creepers to overheard dressing room moments that can’t be unheard.

💬 Key Takeaways:

• 🔒 Don't watch anything NSFW during work hours (yes, even if you're remote).
  
  
• 📞 Be kind to customer service and call center reps—they’re human too.
  
  
• 😳 “I love you” is sweet… just not on a call with your boss.
  
  
• 🧳 HR policies should NEVER include bed-sharing on work trips.
  
  
• 🛍️ Treat retail workers with the respect they deserve—and don’t be a creep.
  
  

🧠 What Will You Implement?

Jess and Jen encourage listeners to reflect:
What’s one thing you’ll do differently at work after hearing these stories? Whether it’s showing more empathy or double-checking your mic and camera settings, the lessons are real.

👥 Join the Conversation!

Have an HR Nightmare of your own?
We’d love to hear it! Reach out and share your wildest workplace story—we might just feature it in a future episode.

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