In this podcast I break down the big issue of "purpose at work," which is one of the biggest challenges companies face. How do we create a work environment and set of experiences, programs, and management practices that engage people with a sense of Purpose? And why does "reducing work time" actually make so much sense? As you'll hear, this is not as philosophical as it sounds - there are a lot of pragmatic solutions here, and I took some time to decompose them for you. I also talk about Happine...
Dec 11, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I break down the big issue of "purpose at work," which is one of the biggest challenges companies face. How do we create a work environment and set of experiences, programs, and management practices that engage people with a sense of Purpose? And why does "reducing work time" actually make so much sense? As you'll hear, this is not as philosophical as it sounds - there are a lot of pragmatic solutions here, and I took some time to decompose them for you. I also talk about Happine...
Dec 11, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I discuss our new research program on Irresistible Leadership , a topic which will be essential in the year ahead. As you’ll hear, I packed the podcast with stories and ideas, but focused my attention on the big narrative: why a new model of leadership is needed in the year ahead. Productivity, sustainability, growth, and human-centered leadership must come together. If you’re interested in joining us in this research, please click here or contact us to set up an inte...
Dec 02, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I discuss our new research program on Irresistible Leadership , a topic which will be essential in the year ahead. As you’ll hear, I packed the podcast with stories and ideas, but focused my attention on the big narrative: why a new model of leadership is needed in the year ahead. Productivity, sustainability, growth, and human-centered leadership must come together. If you’re interested in joining us in this research, please click here or contact us to set up an interview. Addit...
Dec 02, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I describe my two-week tour through Northern Europe: Sweden with Workday and Spotify, UK book tour with banks, publishers, and media companies; and The Future of Work Symposium hosted by the King and Queen of The Netherlands. Issues with skills, recruiting, inflation, diversity, and the role of HR and employers in the Future of Work. This Symposium was one of the most interesting and powerful meetings I've attended in years, so stay tuned to hear all about it. What I Learned From...
Nov 25, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I describe my two-week tour through Northern Europe: Sweden with Workday and Spotify, UK book tour with banks, publishers, and media companies; and The Future of Work Symposium hosted by the King and Queen of The Netherlands. Issues with skills, recruiting, inflation, diversity, and the role of HR and employers in the Future of Work. This Symposium was one of the most interesting and powerful meetings I've attended in years, so stay tuned to hear all about it. What I Learned From...
Nov 25, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This was one of the most chaotic and "news-filled" week we've had in a while. In this podcast I want to recap what happened and give you some perspective. The bottom line is that most of these stories are about trust, leadership, and the need to invest in people. (Of course I want to tie this back to HR.) So use this podcast as a way to make sense of all this noise. I also talk a lot about my predictions for 2023 (coming late this year) and why hiring is going to be difficult for years to come. ...
Nov 12, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This was one of the most chaotic and "news-filled" week we've had in a while. In this podcast I want to recap what happened and give you some perspective. The bottom line is that most of these stories are about trust, leadership, and the need to invest in people. (Of course I want to tie this back to HR.) So use this podcast as a way to make sense of all this noise. I also talk a lot about my predictions for 2023 (coming late this year) and why hiring is going to be difficult for years to come. ...
Nov 12, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Layoffs are simply a part of business. Over the years there have been millions of workers let go and it's always a difficult, painful process. In this podcast I give you my perspectives on the process, the role leadership must play, and how to deal with the topic if you are the one losing your job. I also give you my own perspectives on hiring, which is the mirror image of layoffs, and what I think is going on at Twitter. Finally, I took a few minutes to share my personal experience with layoffs...
Nov 05, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Layoffs are simply a part of business. Over the years there have been millions of workers let go and it's always a difficult, painful process. In this podcast I give you my perspectives on the process, the role leadership must play, and how to deal with the topic if you are the one losing your job. I also give you my own perspectives on hiring, which is the mirror image of layoffs, and what I think is going on at Twitter. Finally, I took a few minutes to share my personal experience with layoffs...
Nov 05, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast After several weeks travelling to conferences and talking with clients I want to riff on a bunch of urgent topics: How do we create pay equity when inflation is running at over 8%? How do we get people "back to the office" when 55% of job candidates now want fully remote work? How do we redesign jobs to reduce stress and help with tremendous hiring challenges? And what really works for Employee Experience now that people are more worried about their standard of living than their mental health? (...
Oct 28, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast After several weeks travelling to conferences and talking with clients I want to riff on a bunch of urgent topics: How do we create pay equity when inflation is running at over 8%? How do we get people "back to the office" when 55% of job candidates now want fully remote work? How do we redesign jobs to reduce stress and help with tremendous hiring challenges? And what really works for Employee Experience now that people are more worried about their standard of living than their mental health? (...
Oct 28, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I travelled to the Cornerstone and Guild user conferences, so I give you some in-depth perspectives these companies and your SkillsTech, talent marketplace, and career pathway strategy. Also, the print copy of Irresistible is available this coming week, so I explain why the book is so essential in our new "back to work" economy for the year ahead. Resources Cornerstone Makes A Play To Dominate The Skills Platform Market Career Pathways: An Innovation That Could Transform The Economy Ir...
Oct 23, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I travelled to the Cornerstone and Guild user conferences, so I give you some in-depth perspectives these companies and your SkillsTech, talent marketplace, and career pathway strategy. Also, the print copy of Irresistible is available this coming week, so I explain why the book is so essential in our new "back to work" economy for the year ahead. Resources Cornerstone Makes A Play To Dominate The Skills Platform Market Career Pathways: An Innovation That Could Transform The Economy Ir...
Oct 23, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I describe the emergence of a massive new innovation in business: non-linear Career Pathways. These new innovative programs bring new careers, educational credentials, and skills to individuals and help companies fill important jobs and operational roles in the future. This is a big new idea that is now paying off, pioneered by companies like Walmart, Guild Education. BrightHorizons EdAssist, Verizon, AT&T, Mercy BonSecours, and many others.
Oct 16, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I describe the emergence of a massive new innovation in business: non-linear Career Pathways. These new innovative programs bring new careers, educational credentials, and skills to individuals and help companies fill important jobs and operational roles in the future. This is a big new idea that is now paying off, pioneered by companies like Walmart, Guild Education. BrightHorizons EdAssist, Verizon, AT&T, Mercy BonSecours, and many others....
Oct 16, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the story of Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations . Listen to the story: how the book was written, why the seven secrets, and what this book will teach you, your team, and your organization about growth and profitability in the dynamic business environment ahead. The book is now available on Amazon , for bulk orders , and for academic and student orders . ...
Oct 11, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the story of Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations . Listen to the story: how the book was written, why the seven secrets, and what this book will teach you, your team, and your organization about growth and profitability in the dynamic business environment ahead. The book is now available on Amazon , for bulk orders , and for academic and student orders ....
Oct 11, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I discuss how the war in Ukraine teaches us important lessons in business. This week I'm talking with several thousand HR professionals in Ukraine and we're going to talk about what we've all learned. What you'll see is that most of the lessons in my new book, Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations , are also the lessons of winning the war. The book is available on Kindle this week ( purchase here ) and the print version comes out o...
Oct 09, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week I discuss how the war in Ukraine teaches us important lessons in business. This week I'm talking with several thousand HR professionals in Ukraine and we're going to talk about what we've all learned. What you'll see is that most of the lessons in my new book, Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations , are also the lessons of winning the war. The book is available on Kindle this week ( purchase here ) and the print version comes out o...
Oct 09, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast New Microsoft Work Trends research identifies the Productivity Paranoia at work: 87% of employees feel productive, yet only 12% of CEO's agree. In this podcast I detail the big issue of "productivity at work" and explain why this gap is taking place, and what you can do about it. Additional Resources Discussed In This Podcast Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations Journey to Agile: Organization Design, The Real Secret To Growth , The Josh Ber...
Oct 01, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast New Microsoft Work Trends research identifies the Productivity Paranoia at work: 87% of employees feel productive, yet only 12% of CEO's agree. In this podcast I detail the big issue of "productivity at work" and explain why this gap is taking place, and what you can do about it. Additional Resources Discussed In This Podcast Irresistible: The Seven Secrets Of The World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations Journey to Agile: Organization Design, The Real Secret To Growth , The Josh Ber...
Oct 01, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I dig into the low unemployment rate and the new role technology plays at work. We're no longer in a world were tools are used to replace people: our new world of work is far more "human-centered," giving employers and policy-makers an opportunity to leverage PowerSkills in a very important and strategic way. Additional Reading We Are Becoming A PowerSkills Economy Josh’s New Book: Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World’s Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations...
Sep 26, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I dig into the low unemployment rate and the new role technology plays at work. We're no longer in a world were tools are used to replace people: our new world of work is far more "human-centered," giving employers and policy-makers an opportunity to leverage PowerSkills in a very important and strategic way. Additional Reading We Are Becoming A PowerSkills Economy Josh’s New Book: Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World’s Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations...
Sep 26, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast is a quick overview of all these topics, following my week at the largest HR Tech conference in the world. As you'll hear, the HR Tech world is doing fine, and I decompose what's going on in core HR, skills technology, recruiting, M&A, and all sorts of other topics. I also want you to listen to my conversation on the Global Workforce Intelligence Project , the 4 R's, the "new job market," and the introduction of my book, Irresistible . Irresistible , a book I've been working on ...
Sep 17, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This podcast is a quick overview of all these topics, following my week at the largest HR Tech conference in the world. As you'll hear, the HR Tech world is doing fine, and I decompose what's going on in core HR, skills technology, recruiting, M&A, and all sorts of other topics. I also want you to listen to my conversation on the Global Workforce Intelligence Project , the 4 R's, the "new job market," and the introduction of my book, Irresistible . Irresistible , a book I've been working on ...
Sep 17, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I interview Kathi Enderes , our SVP of Research and a seasoned healthcare executive, about our new GWI research on this vital industry. Learn how the healthcare providers are solving some of the most challenging talent issues in the economy. Additional Resources The Global Workforce Intelligence Project Healthcare At A Crossroads: What To Do?...
Sep 14, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast I interview Kathi Enderes , our SVP of Research and a seasoned healthcare executive, about our new GWI research on this vital industry. Learn how the healthcare providers are solving some of the most challenging talent issues in the economy. Additional Resources The Global Workforce Intelligence Project Healthcare At A Crossroads: What To Do?...
Sep 14, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I "spill the beans" on all the major trends in HR Technology for 2023 I'll be detailing this in my 75 minute keynote at the HR Technology Conference in September . In this session I talk about: The growth of the HR Tech market and "the best stock in HR technology" The new HR Tech architecture Why investors are changing their strategy in HR Tech How Employee Experience is flipping the market upside down The Next Gen HCM market Growth and disappointments in SkillsTech The emergenc...
Aug 30, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this podcast, I "spill the beans" on all the major trends in HR Technology for 2023 I'll be detailing this in my 75 minute keynote at the HR Technology Conference in September . In this session I talk about: The growth of the HR Tech market and "the best stock in HR technology" The new HR Tech architecture Why investors are changing their strategy in HR Tech How Employee Experience is flipping the market upside down The Next Gen HCM market Growth and disappointments in SkillsTech The emergenc...
Aug 30, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
