{"podcast":{"title":"Workplace Weirdness™","slug":"workplace-weirdness-7112271","podcast_index_feed_id":7112271,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/workplaceweirdness","website_url":"https://workplace-weirdness.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/927fc1d4-a836-11ef-97b6-13c1bdc2cf1b/image/dadefc22beddd39f23c3affe533b553b.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Green Banana Consulting LLC","episode_count":43,"summary":"Welcome to Workplace Weirdness™, The Non-HR HR Podcast™ that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using 'synergy' in every meeting? We've got you covered! Join Maya and her revolving door of guest hosts as they unravel the mysteries of cubicle culture and decode the cryptic behaviors of your coworkers. From bizarre email sign-offs to the enigma of office fridge politics, no topic is too weird for us to tackle. Each week, we'll talk about hot HR topics, answer listener questions and dissect an awkward workplace theme, all while keeping things light, fun, and packed with HR humor. Tune in, because in the world of work, the only thing you can count on is the unexpected! So, grab your coffee, put your feet up on that ergonomic footrest, and let's get weird at work together. Trust us, it’ll be a productivity boost like no other!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T20:19:32.322722+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271"},"episode":{"title":"Before LinkedIn Took Over, Monster.com Ruled: Kat Kibben on Hiring Chaos | Workplace Weirdness","slug":"before-linkedin-took-over-monster-com-ruled-kat-kibben-on-hiring-chaos-workplace-weirdness","published_at":"2026-03-04T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271/before-linkedin-took-over-monster-com-ruled-kat-kibben-on-hiring-chaos-workplace-weirdness","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PDY6269468264.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PDY6269468264.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya sits down with recruiting expert, writer, and speaker Kat Kibben to unpack the strange (and often frustrating) realities of modern hiring. Kat brings over 15 years of experience, starting at Monster.com. They are known for helping teams write inclusive job postings and rethink how hiring actually works. A longtime voice in human-centered hiring, Kat shares why the language we use in job postings can make or break a candidate’s chances, and what companies get wrong more often than they realize. In this episode: The hidden reasons your job applications get ghosted How biased job posting language quietly filters out talent The real story behind internal roles that never get posted What happens when candidates change their names to get interviews Lessons from Kat’s unconventional career, including remote work from a van Resources and Links: Katrina Kibben · Website: http://katrinakibben.com/ · LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/ Maya Kovalsky · LinkedIn: Maya Kadar Kovalsky Workplace Weirdness · Email: info@workplace-weirdness.com · Website: workplace-weirdness.com · Instagram: @workplaceweirdpod Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.","meta_description":"In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya sits down with recruiting expert, writer, and speaker Kat Kibben to unpack the strange (and often frustrating…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1621,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/workplace-weirdness-7112271/episodes/before-linkedin-took-over-monster-com-ruled-kat-kibben-on-hiring-chaos-workplace-weirdness/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271/before-linkedin-took-over-monster-com-ruled-kat-kibben-on-hiring-chaos-workplace-weirdness.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}