Work isn't working anymore.
The dissatisfaction people felt with the modern workplace was exacerbated by the pandemic, and nobody wants to be worse off after enjoying new freedoms and flexibilities.
But bosses want people back in the office. Workers are striking for fairer conditions. Trust in staff is at an all time low.
Economic pressures are in danger of pushing diversity, equity, and inclusion down the employment agenda. Bullying and stress are rife.
We can't carry on like this.
We need your help.
Whether you're a cashier in Blackburn, an HR manager in Thurrock, or a farmer on Shetland - we need to listen to everyone about what the future of work should look like.
This is a collective of people from different backgrounds, some of whom are experts in talking about work, and all of whom care about finding positive solutions.
On our podcast, we discuss how we take action now to make work better for everyone.
In the last episode of this season, Jo and I talked about the importance of creativity in all our lives, why taking time out is vital to be productive, and her first ever job as a kids' TV presenter. Thank you so much for listening! We'll be back in 2024 with even more incredible guests. In the meantime you can find me on substack: https://theworkwoman.substack.com/ And you can catch Jo's TED Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eun2mJMs1DM...
Phil and I talked about how to be a great ally at work, how doing so can give you more than you realise in return, and how he came to get the bug for sales.
Kate and I put the world to rights by talking about positive solutions for hybrid working, why being assertive as a woman at work is still frowned upon, and how companies must engage staff in new ways in the volatile world we live in now.
Leah and I talked about how good health is not just about the absence of disease, wellbeing washing at work, and why in order to look after our staff's health we need to understand who they are first and foremost.
C-J and I talked about being human even when dealing with the gnarly bits of HR, why good management is the key to addressing the UK's productivity problems, and how badly interpreting HR policy can have disastrous consequences.
Allyship at work, the ever-present issue of employee engagement, and how to get the best candidates for your company are just some of the topics Kate and I covered in this week's episode.
Kate and I talked about our experiences of working with invisible health conditions, what it's like navigating workplaces before you get a diagnosis, how companies can do better to accommodate disability and difference, and so much more.
Molly and I discussed some exclusive future of work data and research from Opinium looking at how comfortable people feel about advocating for themselves, mental health, and the fears people have when they think about the future of work.
Dave and I spoke about abandoning nostalgic ideas about work, why fun and play are so vital in the modern work environment, and how urban planning has and will be influenced by our working lives.
Paul and I discussed the digitisation of the workplace, why open banking and the cost of living crisis were a perfect storm in which to launch his new app, Pardna, and why the oldest financial system in history is the answer to a very modern problem.
Are you a business owner wishing to learn more about PR, but without committing to a large agency spend? I'm hosting an exclusive event - tickets still available but selling fast! - where you can learn exactly what PR is (and isn't), how it can help generate business growth, and what to look for in an agency or expert when the time is right. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-pr-a-how-to-guide-for-business-owners-tickets-699772898577?aff=oddtdtcreator -- This week, Robert Gardener ...
Jo and I discussed first jobs to be proud of, what the flexible working bill means for employers and employees in all sectors, and wellbeing washing - and how companies can do small things to genuinely help their staff thrive.
Dr. Nick Mansfield enlightens us about the lives of working people during the industrial revolution, and how we came to adopt the 8 hour/5 day working week we know today. Nick talks about the working class visionaries that were ridiculed during the Victorian era, but who paved the way for new ways of working. We discussed the importance of collective bargaining and unionism, and the importance of democracy.
Henry and I discussed the ever-present problem of poor line management, trusting your employees, and how to turn the appraisal system on its head.
Paul Weedon talks about squiggly careers, how he came up with a radical concept to transform our working from home and video call experience, and his days driving a milk float round Birkenhead.
James and I discussed scaling a social media tech business in Ghana, the rich tech opportunities in Africa, and why his agency experience inspired his new venture.
Vicky Hartley gives her views on the impact housing has on how and where we work, the emerging trend of portfolio careers, and what has prompted her to freelance. She also discussed how careers in journalism have changed, and how working at the Walnut Whip factory wasn't quite the Willy Wonka experience she'd hoped!
Tito and I discussed hustle culture and why hobbies have necessarily become monetised, the joy of having time and space outside of work for everyone regardless of background to enjoy and be inspired by the arts, and how conversations in the deepest days of lockdown on Clubhouse sparked Tito's passion project, Nourishment .
Emily Taylor of Green Grass Coaching discusses the importance of purpose in work and life, why it's vital to have a work bestie, and how creating a compelling vision can help us make our dream job a reality.
Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer of PTHR talks about energised workplaces and why they help people to produce the best work, diversity equity and inclusion, and what he thinks the future of work looks like.
Work isn't working anymore. The dissatisfaction people felt with the modern workplace was exacerbated by the pandemic, and nobody wants to be worse off after enjoying new freedoms and flexibilities. But bosses want people back in the office. Workers are striking for fairer conditions. Trust in staff is at an all time low. Economic pressures are in danger of pushing diversity, equity, and inclusion down the employment agenda. Bullying and stress are rife. We can't carry on like this. We...
