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The HR MediatorsPodcast Pause - Message to Our ListenersEpisode: Podcast Pause - Message to Our ListenersLink: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/podcast-pause-message-to-our-listenersWhat this episode’s about:This is a short message to our listeners. It's not an episode, but we wanted to reach out to you - please give it a listen.We are taking an extended hiatus from the podcast after episode 7. We invite you to subscribe, if you haven't already, so that you will receive any future updates from us.Find info here about Kendra's younger sister Kelli, and the celebration of life be...
2026-01-2001 minThe HR MediatorsMarginalized Melissa: Feeling Pushed Out by a New CoworkerEpisode: Marginalized Melissa: Feeling Pushed Out by a New CoworkerLink: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/episode-7What this episode’s about:Marginalized Melissa is feeling pushed out by a new coworker and worried that this tension could cost her a promotion. In this episode, we explore practical strategies for managing workplace conflict, setting boundaries, and protecting your career while staying professional and keeping your growth opportunities on track.Why listen:Learn practical strategies for addressing workplace tension, advocating for yourself, and keeping your career on track even when ch...
2026-01-0637 minThe HR MediatorsFrustrated Fred: When “Anonymous” Feedback Shows Up in Your ReviewEpisode: Frustrated Fred: When “Anonymous” Feedback Shows Up in Your ReviewLink: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/frustrated-fred-when-anonymous-feedback-shows-up-in-your-reviewWhat this episode’s about:Every week, Fred asks his dotted-line manager for feedback and hears, “You’re doing great.” Then he gets his mid-year review that has "anonymous" feedback that he’s almost certain came from that same manager, and it’s now in his permanent record.Why listen:If you’ve ever been blindsided by performance feedback, especially in a matrix reporting setup, this episode walks you through how to respond without...
2025-12-2340 minThe HR MediatorsStalled-Out Sam: Handling a Tough Manager and Unfair Reviews After a PromotionEpisode: Stalled-Out Sam: Handling a Tough Manager and Unfair Reviews After a PromotionLink: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/stalled-out-sam-handling-a-tough-manager-and-unfair-reviews-after-a-promotion What this episode’s about:A high-achieving employee lands a big promotion, only to end up with a new manager whose dismissive feedback and low ratings threaten to overshadow her success and leave her questioning her future. We explore how to navigate performance reviews that feel unfair, along with the difficult dynamics and personal stress that often accompany them.Why listen:If you’ve ever felt undervalued by a manage...
2025-12-0931 minThe HR MediatorsOverwhelmed Olivia: Managing the Teammate Who Wanted Your JobEpisode: Overwhelmed Olivia: Managing the Teammate Who Wanted Your Job Link: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/overwhelmedolivia What this episode is about:Overwhelmed Olivia just landed her first manager role… and now has to lead the teammate who’s convinced they should’ve gotten the job. This episode explores how to navigate resentment, rebuild trust, and turn a simmering rival into a true partner.Why listen:When a promotion puts someone in charge of someone who competed for that same job, every interaction can feel like a challenge. In this e...
2025-11-2528 minThe HR MediatorsAlways-On Anya: Setting Boundaries with an Overcommunicating BossEpisode: Always-On Anya: Setting Boundaries with an Overcommunicating Boss Link: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/always-on-anya-setting-boundaries-with-a-over-communicating-boss What this episode’s about:An hourly lead’s manager won’t stop calling on her days off and threatens demotion when she pushes back. We unpack how to set firm, respectful boundaries, when to loop in HR, and why power can erode empathy.Why listen:You’ll get practical tips for a hard conversation as well as engaging HR and psychology perspectives on control, fear of failure, empathy, and more to help you prot...
2025-11-1140 minThe HR MediatorsPressured Priya: Stuck in the Middle - Navigating Competing ExecutivesEpisode: Pressured Priya: Stuck in the Middle - Navigating Competing Executives Link: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/pressured-priya-stuck-in-the-middle-navigating-competing-executives What this episode’s about:In this episode we hear from "Pressured Priya" who was hired to stand up an onboarding program at the large Tech company where she works. Unfortunately, no one warned her that this would drop her right in the middle of a longstanding conflict between two executives. We help her analyze the situation from the perspectives of conflict resolution, HR, and psychology to help her make a plan for how to mo...
2025-10-2833 minThe HR MediatorsThe HR Mediators: Navigating Workplace ConflictWorkplace conflict is inevitable, but with our mix of HR savvy, mediation experience, psychology insights, and a little humor, you’ll learn to turn conflict into connection. We, Karen and Kendra, are certified HR professionals and mediators with extensive experience across diverse sectors, including Fortune 100 companies and startups. Each episode features a unique and provocative scenario, allowing us to dissect the intricacies of organizational dynamics and corporate chaos. We invite you to subscribe and join us every other Tuesday as we explore these critical issues and help you navigate conflict with compassion, grace, an...
2025-10-0701 minThe HR MediatorsDismayed Draco: Curiosity Gone Wrong - How to Ask for a RaiseEpisode: Dismayed Draco: Curiosity Gone Wrong - How to Ask for a Raise Link: https://thehrmediators.captivate.fm/episode/dismayed-draco-curiosity-gone-wrong-how-to-ask-for-a-raise What this episode’s about:In this episode, we hear from someone we've named, "Dismayed Draco," who accidentally found out he is the lowest-paid employee in his company. Helping Draco navigate his feelings of frustration and underappreciation, we provide a structured framework which we call "RAISES" to help Draco navigate the often nerve wracking process of asking for a raise. We look at this from the viewpoints of conflict resolution, HR, and psychology. ...
2025-10-0735 min