# HR Insider: Toxic Work Cultures, The 91st Day & Fixing Corporate Life | Nathaniel sietz

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Published: 2026-07-08T22:45:08+00:00
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What really happens behind the scenes in HR? Nathaniel (Nate) — HR professional, author of *The 91st Day*, and new dad — pulls back the curtain on workplace chaos, toxic cultures, and how to make work suck less. In this honest conversation, Nate discusses: • Entering corporate life and the harsh realities of the 90-day probation period • Why many people quit after the honeymoon phase ends • Toxic leadership, politics & broken systems in the workplace • Bringing humanity back to Human Resources • Balancing career, fatherhood & authenticity If you’re navigating your 20s career, dealing with bad bosses, or questioning corporate life, this episode is packed with real talk and solutions. Nate shares stories most HR books won’t touch. Timestamps below ⬇️ #HRInsights #WorkplaceCulture #CorporateLife #The91stDay #ToxicWork #CareerAdvice Connect with Nathaniel Sietz Website: http://www.the91stday.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielsietz/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Nate Hall 1:40 - Early Career Struggles & Building HR Experience 8:15 - First Corporate Job & Workplace Realities 15:30 - The Broken 90-Day Probation Period & The 91st Day 23:10 - Toxic Cultures, Leadership & Hidden HR Stories 31:45 - Bringing Humanity Back to Human Resources 40:20 - Fatherhood, Work-Life Balance & Authenticity 48:50 - Advice for Young Professionals in Th…

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