The Out of Office Pod by PaidHR!

Ep 06: Beyond the Promotion

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:37:22 GMT

A promotion is great, but is it still the benchmark for success? In the Season 1 finale of The Out of Office Pod, we break down how career growth is evolving and why more professionals are choosing paths that play to their strengths, personality, and long-term goals.

Ep 05: Signs It's Time To Let An Employee Go

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:02:30 GMT

Let’s be honest; firing someone is never easy. But holding on for too long can hurt your team, your culture, and your bottom line.

In this episode of The Out of Office Pod, we unpack the tricky business of knowing when it’s time to let an employee go.

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EP 04: Turning Around Underperformers

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:43:07 GMT

Every team has them: employees who just aren’t hitting the mark. But underperformance doesn’t always mean it’s time to say goodbye. In this episode of The Out of Office Pod, we explore how leaders can spot the root causes of underperformance and take practical steps to turn things around.

From coaching frameworks to tough conversations, we dig into what it really takes to transform potential into performance and when to accept that it’s time to part ways.

You’ll learn:

How to identify the difference between a skill gap and a motivation gap
Proven strategies for coaching underperforming employees
The role of feedback, accountability, and empathy
When to rehabilitate and when to release

If you manage people, this episode will give you the tools to shift your approach from frustration to impact!

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Ep 03: Decide Fast, Decide Right

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:35:37 GMT

In this episode of The Out of Office Pod, we talk about the decisions that make or break businesses. From hiring too fast to pivoting too slow, we unpack the chaos of decision-making when everything is on fire and time is the enemy.

🎙️ Joined by Seye Dele, Co-founder at PaidHR and Freda-McCarthy Okosodo, Head of People at Mono, we talk:

– How to trust your gut and back it with data

– The cost of indecision in high-growth teams

– Building a culture where speed doesn’t mean recklessness

– Mistakes to learn from, and choices we’d never make again

Whether you're leading a team, growing a company, or just figuring out your next move, this episode is your decision-making cheat code.

💡 Listen. Learn. Decide.

Ep 02: Delegation & Empowerment

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:58:07 GMT

If you’re doing it all, you’re doing it wrong. In this episode of The Out of Office Pod, we’re talking about the quiet power of delegation and the underrated skill of letting go strategically.

We sit down with experts to unpack how empowering your team doesn’t just lighten your load, but actually builds better businesses. From knowing when to pass the baton to avoiding micromanagement disguised as “support,” this conversation is a masterclass in trust, accountability, and sustainable growth.

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Ep 01: Benefits Beyond the Basics

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:10:10 GMT

Forget bean bags and free coffee. Today's employees want more than surface-level perks. In this episode of The Out of Office Pod, we dive deep into what modern benefits really mean (and why your people are silently side-eyeing your HR handbook).

Expect stories, strategy, and a few uncomfortable truths. Because “basic” is out, and better is the bare minimum.

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Ep 00: What is TOOP?!

Sat, 17 May 2025 20:33:24 GMT

Welcome to The Out of Office Pod, or as the cool kids call it, TOOP.

In this pilot episode, we’re answering the questions: What even is TOOP? Why are we here? Who is this for?

Hosted by the team at PaidHR, this podcast is where candid chats meet career clarity. Each episode, we’ll sit down with real people doing real work and ask the questions your job description forgot to answer.

Consider this your official out-of-office. You’ve earned it.

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