11. Is WFH Dead? - The Impact Of The Cost Of Living Crisis

11/08/22 • 40 min

We’re all feeling the effects of the sharp increase in energy, mortgages, rents etc.

And for leaders, the impact of the COLC will be as far-reaching as revenue performance, profitability, and employee well-being. This week, we’re going to chat specifically about how the COLC may impact remote or hybrid working – for better or for worse.

Questions we answer:

What is the COLC?

What has the COLC got to do with WFH?

What does this mean for hybrid businesses

Why should business leaders care?

Tips and priorities for business leaders

Links mentioned in the show

Step Change - https://www.stepchange.org/

Provides the UK’s most comprehensive debt advice service. They help people

with debt problems take back control of their finances and their lives.

Property Wealth - https://www.prosperitywealth.com/employee-benefits/

Employee benefits advice and benchmarking

National Debtline - https://nationaldebtline.org/

Use the Cost of living hub to find out if you can pay less for your living costs and to learn about any extra help that might be available.

Pirkx - https://www.pirkx.com/

At Pirkx, we are all about making happier, healthier humans by providing affordable wellbeing benefits to everyone.

We’re all feeling the effects of the sharp increase in energy, mortgages, rents etc.

Questions we answer:

What is the COLC?

What has the COLC got to do with WFH?

What does this mean for hybrid businesses

Why should business leaders care?

Tips and priorities for business leaders

Links mentioned in the show

Step Change - https://www.stepchange.org/

Provides the UK’s most comprehensive debt advice service. They help people

with debt problems take back control of their finances and their lives.

Property Wealth - https://www.prosperitywealth.com/employee-benefits/

Employee benefits advice and benchmarking

National Debtline - https://nationaldebtline.org/

Use the Cost of living hub to find out if you can pay less for your living costs and to learn about any extra help that might be available.

Pirkx - https://www.pirkx.com/

At Pirkx, we are all about making happier, healthier humans by providing affordable wellbeing benefits to everyone.

Previous Episode

10. Why Imposter Syndrome is Not as Common as You Think

Today, we’re going to dive deep into the famous ‘condition’ and figure out the truth, and lies, behind an affliction that some research suggests affects up to 82% of the population.

We answer the following:

What is imposter syndrome?
Why do psychologists call it something different?
Is it all made up?
What are the facts?
Are there any upsides to imposter syndrome?
What should leaders do if they experience imposter syndrome?
What should leaders do if someone in their team experiences imposter syndrome?

Links mentioned in the episode:

Interesting reads:

https://hbr.org/2022/10/4-ways-to-combat-imposter-syndrome-on-your-team
https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome
https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2022/06/05/why-imposter-syndrome-isnt-all-that-bad/?sh=182b0c142fa8
https://hbr.org/2022/05/impostor-syndrome-has-its-advantages
https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud

List of thinking errors:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201501/10-thinking-errors-will-crush-your-mental-strength

Systematic Review in Full

https://www.mentalhealthjournal.org/articles/commentary-prevalence-predictors-and-treatment-of-imposter-syndrome-a-systematic-review.html

Diversity & Inclusion Audits

The Real World Group Embracing Diversity Inventory (EDI) - https://realworld-group.com/embracing-diversity-and-inclusion/
https://www.diversematters.co.uk/our-services/diversity-and-inclusion-audit-consultancy

Next Episode

12. What Led to Twitter's Layoffs? Uncovering the Truth (Part 1 of 2)

Well... it's been quite the month for the tech industry.

Following Elon's acquisition of Twitter on the 27th of October 2022, he promptly fired almost 50% of the staff. However, it's how he did it that has angered people.

In this episode we have exclusive interviews with 3 industry insiders:

We get the expert opinion on how the brand and PR were handled from Stephen Waddington, a PR guru, the visiting professor of PR for Newcastle University and a former head of CIPR.
We get the Twitter inside story from Dr Candice Schaefer, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Mental Health and Wellness Strategist, and until earlier this year the Global Head of Employee Wellness at Twitter.
We learn best the practice for managing crisis from Arun Krishnakumar, Graduate of the University of Oxford & London School of Economics, and author of 'Restaup: A Founders Guide to Crisis Navigation'.

Let's get stuck in!