As We Work
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07/05/22 • 30 min
We’ve taken you through some of the biggest moments in a career, from hire to retire. But how do you navigate your career during this time of uncertainty? In this episode, WSJ Life & Work columnists Rachel Feintzeig and Callum Borchers answer your questions on the changing job market, including how to get ahead when a lot of the workforce is still at home, putting your best foot forward to land a job, and if a potential economic downturn could signal the end of the Great Resignation.
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Further Reading
“How to Keep Your Job or Find a Better One if There’s a Recession”
“Workers Don’t Feel Quite as Powerful as They Used to” “Think Working from Home Won’t Hurt Your Career? Don’t be so Sure.”
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03/29/22 • 29 min
Addressing and improving mental health has become a workplace touchstone in the past few years. Many employees report feeling anxious, stressed and even burned out. But social psychologist Dr. Amy Cuddy says we are experiencing something more specific to this moment, something she calls “pandemic flux syndrome.” Host Tess Vigeland spoke with Cuddy at the WSJ Health Forum about why feeling powerless is particularly detrimental to mental health, how business leaders can help their workers cope and what employees can do to find the control that will help them thrive.
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04/05/22 • 37 min
How do we make meaningful connections at work when our colleagues are just images on a screen? Lucy Suros, CEO of e-learning company Articulate, says creating virtual hangouts where people don’t work is just one way to build company culture when you don’t have any offices. And workplace and leadership expert David Burkus tells us why maintaining work relationships, even while working remotely, is essential for long-term career growth. Also, Nitin Nohria, former dean of the Harvard Business School tells us why the post-pandemic office should be a clubhouse. You can read more about Greg Kelley and Marwah Rizqy’s pandemic romance, fostered on Facetime. And be sure to sign up for the WSJ Jobs Summit, and submit your questions on ageism in the workplace.
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11/08/22 • 21 min
Last month, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule that could put more gig workers on company payrolls. It’s the latest attempt to clarify just what separates an independent contractor from an employee. We look at the last three administrations’ attempts to answer these questions and then move beyond the political football to find out how workers will actually experience these changes...if they go through at all. Mark Gough, professor of Labor and Employment Relations at Penn State, explains the effects of this potential rule on gig workers and companies.
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Further Reading:
Biden Rule Would Add More Gig Workers to Company Payrolls
Biden Blocks Trump-Era Gig-Worker Rule
Gig-Economy Companies Get Worker Flexibility From Trump Administration
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11/15/22 • 24 min
How much do Americans hate commuting? Four-in-ten would rather clean their toilets than undergo the daily back-and-forth to the office, according to a survey by communications platform RingCentral. Now more workers are returning to the office, and time spent in cars, trains and buses is unavoidable. But Julia Lee Cunningham, professor of management and organizations at The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, says that we can use our commutes to make our workdays – and our lives – better. And we speak to a Los Angeles commuter, Jules Gillo, for some tips on how to love your drive in a city known for bad traffic.
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Further Reading:
U.S. Return-to-Office Rates Hit Pandemic High as More Employers Get Tougher
Commutes Haven’t Changed Since the Days of the Roman Empire
Commuting is the Worst. It Doesn’t Have to Be.
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03/15/22 • 29 min
Salary transparency has become a buzzword, from legislatures to social media, as a way to help improve pay equity in the workplace. But talking about how much we earn is still a no-go for many people. That is partly because the notion that we are “paid what we are worth” is so ingrained in our thinking. Today on the podcast, writer Victoria Walker talks about why she defied the taboo and shared her salary publicly. And sociologist Jake Rosenfeld explains why the “pay for performance” model is a myth and how it continues to impact workers. Plus: tips on how to improve the work world of endless meetings.
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06/14/22 • 32 min
You’ve been working for a while now. Maybe you’re at the top of your game, but you’re feeling stagnant. You might be wondering: where has my motivation gone? This happened to Marissa Dacay as she was rising in the marketing division at Adobe. But instead of finding greener grass at a new company or in a new role, Marissa worked with her employer to pivot within Adobe. We talk about how she did that - and speak with organizational psychologist Allison Gabriel about three keys all employees need to keep their passion for the job.
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Further Reading:
‘I’m Still Under Construction’; Six Tales of Lifelong Learning
Employers Want to Train Workers but Are Swimming in Options
Forget Positive Thinking: How Sweatpants Managers Can Stay Motivated
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03/08/22 • 26 min
The pandemic has upended our work lives. Between the Great Resignation, hybrid work and other changes, many of us are reevaluating our relationship to our job. In the inaugural episode of As We Work, host Tess Vigeland sits down with WSJ Life & Work coverage chief Nikki Waller and business reporter Chip Cutter to discuss what is changing and how bosses are managing through it. Plus, WSJ columnist Rachel Feintzeig helps us mind our manners back at the office. Questions? Stories? Get in touch with us at [email protected].
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04/18/23 • 28 min
What do former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comedian Samantha Bee, business executive Alicia Boler Davis and Grammy award-winning performer Samara Joy all have in common? They found success in fields traditionally dominated by men. In this episode from WSJ’s Women in the Workplace Forum, they share lessons about how to lead and stay focused on your goals, build a strong team and put your people first.
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Further Reading:
Leadership Advice and Management Regrets From WSJ’s Women in the Workplace Forum
Women in the Workplace Forum 2023
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06/28/22 • 30 min
From afar, retirement looks like a promised trip to Shangri-La at the end of our working lives. But for many, the abrupt change in the speed of life or loss of work identity can be very jarring. For Dr. David Ekerdt, a professor who spent his career studying retirement, and Dr. Sherry Mendelson, a writer and psychiatrist, the expectations of leaving the working world did not match the reality. Drawing on knowledge from their working years and their own retirements, they share tips on how to prepare psychologically for the next chapter.
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Further Reading
“I Spent 44 Years Studying Retirement. Then I Retired.”
“The Strains Retirement Put on My Marriage—and How It Survived”
“Are You Emotionally Ready to Retire? Eight Questions to Ask Yourself”
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FAQ
How many episodes does As We Work have?
As We Work currently has 51 episodes available.
What topics does As We Work cover?
The podcast is about Management, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on As We Work?
The episode title 'Beyond Burnout: Pandemic Uncertainty and Your Mental Health at Work' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on As We Work?
The average episode length on As We Work is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of As We Work released?
Episodes of As We Work are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of As We Work?
The first episode of As We Work was released on Mar 1, 2022.
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