On most days, “Out of Office” means away from work. But what if stepping away was exactly how we begin to understand it better?
This is how we started this casually online, after work hours. We’d log into Twitter Spaces, leave our titles at the door, and just talk. About bad bosses and big dreams. About burnout and breakthrough moments. About the silent rules nobody explains when you’re new to the world of work.
That was the beginning of The Out of Office Podcast before we knew it would even be a podcast.
Now, what started as a few after-hours conversations is becoming something bigger: a platform to spotlight the real experiences shaping African workplaces, told by the people living them.
What Is The Out of Office Podcast?
The Out of Office Podcast is not your typical workplace podcast. It’s where “work talk” meets real talk off the clock.
Hosted by one of your favourite HR professionals, Emmanuel Faith, each episode invites leaders, HR minds, people managers, and everyday professionals to unpack what it really means to work, lead, grow, and stay human in today’s ever-shifting professional world.
We’re bringing the stories that don’t always make it to LinkedIn. The unspoken rules. The quiet wins. The messy in-betweens.
Because work isn't just about systems and strategy. It's about people and their stories, and this deserves a mic.
Why We Created This
At PaidHR, we spend our days building the systems that keep work moving; HR tools, payroll solutions, and the quiet backend tech that powers teams. But behind every timesheet, policy update, and pay slip is something richer: people navigating work, leadership, ambition, burnout, success, failure and everything in between.
We’ve always believed the future of work in Africa should be built on clarity, culture, and care. This podcast is where we build trust, not just tools. Where we create value that outlives a click or campaign.
And most importantly, it’s how we continue to center the human experience in everything we build.
With The Out of Office Pod, our goal is to:
- Offer practical, human insights that go beyond generic advice.
- Integrate our solutions into real-world challenges, not just features lists.
- Grow a space where people talk honestly about work and what it takes to make it better.
Whether you’re an HR professional managing growing teams, a founder building company culture from scratch, a young leader trying to find your voice, or a young professional just trying to figure things out, this podcast is made with you in mind. There’s something here for you.
So, Why Should You Listen?
Because African workplaces are changing, and so are the people in them. We’re asking bigger questions, demanding better structures, and creating our own definitions of success.
If you've ever wanted to hear what the future of work actually sounds like, not just in theory but in the words of people living it, then pull up a front row seat. Also, we brought the EMMANUEL FAITH, your favourite HR buddy!
When Can You Listen?
We’re officially live today May 20th, which is the day of Human Resource professionals. We’re coming to your favourite platforms with voices, stories, and insights you won’t want to miss.
Because we’re not just out of office. We’re out here talking, learning, growing. And we’re glad you’re here for the journey.