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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.