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HR After Dark – The Office: Boundaries

HR Dynamics Podcast

HR Dynamics Podcast
HR After Dark – The Office: Boundaries
Apr 10, 2026 Season 2 Episode 4
HR Dynamics

In this episode, Ellie Burke, HR Consultant and Phoebe Kitto, Director of HR Dynamics, dive into The Office and unpack one of the biggest themes running through the show – boundaries (or the complete lack of them).

The Office is a perfect example of what happens when boundaries aren’t clearly set or respected in the workplace.

They explore:

  •  How unclear boundaries can lead to confusion, favouritism and conflict 
  •  The difference between a fun culture and an unprofessional one 

The episode brings it back to real workplaces, highlighting how strong, clear boundaries actually create safer, more respectful and higher-performing teams.

Because while The Office makes it funny… in real life, it’s where things can go very wrong.