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Why won’t we take the PTO we have?
Loads of research support the mental and physical benefits of taking time off work, impacting everything from your heart to your ability to be emotionally resilient, not to mention happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why your company should embrace the four-day workweek
At Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Summit, these execs from 4 Day Week Global, Kickstarter, and Public Policy Lab made a solid case for the four-day workweek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is the dark side of having too many habits
Habits are the building blocks of productivity. They help you effortlessly move through your day, accomplishing what you want to do without reinventing the wheel each time. Relying too heavily on habits, however, can come at a cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why more and more organizations are adopting the slow work movement
We live in a world that reveres speed and worships breadth over depth. But a quiet revolution is brewing, and it’s called the slow movement (or specifically, the slow work movement). It’s gaining traction in the business world, especially among those looking for a sustainable path to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is how AI can help middle managers of the future be less miserable
Playing the middleman between senior leadership and frontline supervisors has always been a little miserable, but the role reached a tipping point in the 2020s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's the future of the 32-hour and 4-day workweek?
There has been a lot of buzz in recent years about reimagining the work day and work week, but not everyone agrees on how it should change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do I become a better manager?
Being a manager is tricky because it can be hard to get honest feedback from your employees. But if you’re trying to improve, you are on the right path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why a leadership role may not be right for you
We’re taught to aspire to work in management. But here’s why a leadership role might be wrong for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why you should ignore success stories
In his new book “May Contain Lies” finance professor Alex Edmans warns about the dangers of studying the success stories of others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 questions to overcome the fear of success
Fear of failure is natural. It’s a symptom of conscientiousness, and that’s a good thing. But fear of success is a malignant disease fatal to all your hopes and dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 4 questions you should ask yourself before saying ‘yes’ to a job offer
The best job for your career growth might not be the most obvious one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why employees decide to go back to the office full time
The return to office debate often pits employees against bosses, but some workers are choosing to go back to the office. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Watch out for these 5 red flags for remote jobs
If you’re looking for a remote gig, here are a few things to be on the lookout for—and hacks for assessing the company from the outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your employees are freaking out over performance reviews. Here’s how to make them less stressful
Stress hormones spike in the weeks before a performance evaluation. This chief people officer says this doesn’t have to be the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why we need fewer performance reviews—and more check-ins
In his new book, leadership expert Ashley Goodall argues that check-ins are a more personal way for teams to set goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Overcome the 4 barriers to building a “for all” culture
Everyone should be involved in equity issues, from the CEO to the front-line staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why the cofounder of Axios is a big fan of cutting meetings
In his new book, ‘Just the Good Stuff,’ Jim VandeHei shares his productivity tips, including taking frequent inventory of his company—and his own job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Employers are upping benefits, but 91% of new mothers still struggle with returning to work
In a new survey from benefits provider Carrot, Black and Hispanic women report having a more difficult time navigating pregnancy at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to advance in your career if your boss is disengaged
Is your boss hard to track down? Do they miss meetings, or just generally seem checked out? Here’s how to deal—without it hurting your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 (kind of easy) ways to totally transform the hiring process
Hiring is broken. On the latest episode of The New Way We Work, we ask: What if we burned it down and started over? Career expert Kimberly Brown imagines that new world with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 ways leaders can keep learning without appearing uninformed
It’s vital for leaders to learn new skills. But the higher you rise in an organization, the harder it can be to expand your knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Google’s productivity expert says this is the best way to start your day
Here’s what your morning routine should look like, according to Laura Mae Martin, Google’s executive productivity advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do I ask for personal time off without disclosing why?
In an ideal world where companies don’t nickel-and-dime PTO and managers trust their employees, it would be easy. But we don’t live in an ideal world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is how America’s childcare crisis is killing careers
Faced with unaffordable childcare, low- and middle-income mothers often have to quit their jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A key ingredient for a happy workforce
Volunteering provides benefits to the giver and the company; corporations should support employee efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why you should learn to incorporate more humor at work
It’s good not to take everything so seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to manage your anxiety about public speaking
Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias. But there are ways to manage your fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Managers can boost productivity by changing one word in their questions
Inquiry-based managing could boost productivity and engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to implement a 4-day workweek
Some contend that there are tremendous economic and social benefits to a condensed, more productive week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These are new rules for what’s appropriate to say at work
Problematic language is lurking in all corners of the workplace. This guide will help you understand how to communicate more effectively. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are micro-sabbaticals the answer to our work crisis?
This might just be the modern antidote to the burnout epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 habits of instantly likable people
Some folks have qualities that draw others to them. Here are some habits they practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Don’t fall into the trap of ‘get stuff done.’ Focus on these 3 things instead
Leaders need to know that to get stuff done, it’s really about careful orchestration—not about working harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What to say when a coworker (or manager) gets laid off
It can be awkward to figure out what to say, but it’s important to reach out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These strategies can help with dealing with a bully at work
Here’s how to handle a workplace bully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 ways to make more effective decisions
Workers can learn how to make better decisions throughout both their careers and personal lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 essential questions managers should ask themselves when delegating
If you systematically ask yourself these three questions when you delegate work, you can significantly reduce wasteful overhead and increase the speed and ownership of your teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What do you say when you just don’t know the answer in a job interview?
If the hiring manager asks you something tricky, here’s exactly what to do—and what to definitely avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The emotionally intelligent leader’s guide to boosting employee engagement
Your team wants to feel valued and respected. The effort you put into making that happen will spur them to be happier and more productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why you should try to make every day an ‘away’ day
Off-site thinking should be the norm, not the exception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
79% of workers say anti-LGBTQ bills impact where they want to work
New research suggests that anti-LGBTQ legislation is impacting workers and businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feeling unproductive and burned out at work? Try practicing intentional inflexibility
It’s about setting strict boundaries with your time so that you can get actual work done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Etsy and UPS have seen an ROI of more than 90% from childcare benefits
According to a new report, from the nonprofit Moms First and Boston Consulting Group, the returns on childcare benefits can be as high as 425%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to tell your boss you’re unhappy at work
Feeling dissatisfied at work may mean it’s time to find a new job. But your first step should probably be a candid conversation with your manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to learn to speak up at work more effectively
Silence is taught in the workplace, often subconsciously, says an expert. But you can learn to speak up by following these steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GenAI and cybersecurity top CEO concerns in new PwC survey
68% expect generative AI will significantly change the way their company creates, delivers and captures value in the next three years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
These are the 4 most common career crises
Navigating obstacles is a crucial part of any successful career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
You just got a promotion. Is your relationship ready for it?
A marriage expert offers strategies to help couples navigate the stress that comes with new work responsibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Experiencing conflict with your cofounder? Here’s how to solve it
Running a business with someone can be very stressful. Here are some tips on how to prevent it from ruining your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bosses, your company is not as highly trusted as you think it is
A wide-ranging new survey from PwC shows top executives are increasingly out of touch when it comes to trust from their customers and employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices