Your Work Friends
Mel Plett & Francesca Ranieri
Edgy Work Talk. Fresh Insights. We Break It Down So You Stay Ahead.
Its not just you - work is bonkers. You get hit from all sides. Your boss. Your team. Your clients. Another org change. A layoff. Which makes you want to chuck it all and live off the grid.
Friend-to-friend? We get it. We're in it. And we're finding the best ways to handle your work sh*t so you don't have to go sell candles in Montana.
We're two leadership pros, and friends, hitting you with the latest news, expert interviews, and real solutions.
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New Week, New Headlines: 4-Day Work Week Totally Works & We're In a Productivity Boom Ya'll
Your Work Friends
02/27/24 • 22 min
Welcome to the last week of February, Friends!
There were two news stories this week that give us hope (like, a lot of hope) for the future. Check it out:
Topic 1: The 4-Day Work Week Totally Works
We've got the latest scoop on a landmark study analyzing the UK's four-day work week pilot, which could signal a sea change for how we approach the grind. We reviewed Autonomy's study of "Making it Stick: The UK Four-Day Work Pilot. Year One". The data's painting a picture of a win-win: energized employees and robust organizational growth. Is it here to stick?
Topic 2: We're in a Productivity Boom, Ya'll!
1994 was the last time the US experienced a productivity boom - increasing the economic pie and changing how work worked. Are we here again? We check out the New York Times article that questions if the quarter-over-quarter productivity increases are putting us in another productivity boom.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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New Week, New Headlines: Choices: CEO Pay Cut or Layoffs & Indeed's State of Workplace Findings
Your Work Friends
02/20/24 • 29 min
Hiya Friends!
We're back with New Week, New Headlines this week. And we're talking shop. Here's what we jammed about:
Topic 1: Choices: CEO Pay Cut or Layoffs?
Why do some CEOs and C-Level execs take a pay cut instead of laying folks off? Why don't others? We tackle the reasons. Plus a spotlight, from CNBC, on how former Nintendo CEO, Satoru Iwata's cut his salary to avoid layoffs.
Topic 2: Indeed's State of Workplace Findings
The Indeed Survey with The Harris Poll, 2023 launched last week with some surprising (71% of people are looking for jobs), and not surprising (people want hybrid) findings about what workers are looking for in future employers. They also listed the Indeed’s Best Jobs of 2024 and fun fact - mental health is big. Tech jobs? not so much.
Hot Job Board of the Week!
On sabbatical? Need to just try something completely different? Looking to do your own Eat, Pray, Love USA-Style? Well, Mel found the site for you. Coolworks Job Board
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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How to Escape Corporate with Brett Trainor
Your Work Friends
02/15/24 • 56 min
This one is goooood, Friends!
Ready to escape the 9-5, take control and find balance without sacrificing income. Learn the art of the entrepreneurial leap with Brett Trainor and embrace the power of fractional/freelance work that fits into the life you want to have.
Brett, of the Corporate Escapee* joins us to map how to pivot out of corporate. In this episode, we tackle:
- What's a Corporate Escapee?
- Who Should Escape? Who Shouldn't?
- The Market for Fractional / Freelance, etc
- The Money in Fractional / Freelance
- Planning Your Pivot out of Corporate
- The First Three Steps You Need to Take
- And the Biggest Piece of Advice to Make the Leap
Listen, we left this conversation with Brett feeling optimistic and clear about how to make this move. We hope you will too.
*We highly recommend you check out:
- Brett's LinkedIn
- The Corporate Escapee Podcast Group - LinkedIn
- Brett's LinkTree - Join the Slack Community, Listen to the Pod, etc.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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New Week_New Headlines: RTO Costing Employees $561/mo & CEO Optimism Rises. Do We All Finally Get Our Hot Girl Summer?
Your Work Friends
02/13/24 • 18 min
Heeeeeeeeey Friends!
Well, we're making it a fun news week. Because, you know what, we all deserve some good news to balance out the news-news. So, here's what we're talking about this week:
Topic #1: RTO Costing Employees $561/mo
Yes, according to Fortune, the average employee returning to the office spends $561 per month. That is comparable to the average two-person household’s grocery bill in the U.S. for the entire month, or as Francesca pointed out - a lease on an Audi. And, those aren't the only costs.
Topic #2: CEO Optimism Rises. Do We All Finally Get Our Hot Girl Summer?
For the first time in two years, CEOs' optimism about the economy is on the rise and above 50%, according to The Conference Board. We break down what that could mean for employees, and our summer.
NOTE: I (Francesca) cherry picked the good news out of this study - to show some sun coming through the clouds. For a super balanced view of this report, check out this breakdown by Dana Peterson, Chief Economist, at The Conference Board.
Hot Job of The Week: Sales Beast at King Kong
Best job description of all time.
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New Week, New Headlines: Are We Headed Back to Victorian Child Labor & A Tale of Two Job Markets
Your Work Friends
02/05/24 • 27 min
Friends! The news doesn’t stop. And neither do we (except for naps, Francesca loves a nap).
Here’s what we’re jamming about this week:
Topic 1: Are We Headed Back to Victorian Child Labor?
Could Florida's latest child labor law proposal (re: Tampa Bay Times) be the tipping point for teen workers? Authors of this bill are looking to allow teens to work more than 30 hours a week, and in riskier situations. And, this isn’t just a Florida issue. Child Labor violations increased 44% last year alone.
Topic #2: A Tale of Two Job Markets
The U.S. job market. On paper, according to Reuters, it's booming, but we're peeling back the layers to reveal what's really going on behind those low unemployment rates with a take from WSJ. We tackle the economic trifecta of halted interest rates, inflation highs, and wage growth that's throwing businesses and job seekers for a loop.
New! Job of the Week
We’re highlighting a job that just looks boss. This week, it’s Director of Snacks! Who wouldn’t want that on their name plate?
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New Week, New Headlines: Yo, Please Say Thank You & The Harsh Reality of Employee Wellness Programs
Your Work Friends
01/22/24 • 16 min
Heyyyyooo Friends!
Here is the work news we’re jamming about this week:
Topic 1: Yo, Please Say Thank You
According to a joint study by Kudoboard and Bamboo HR, happiness at work has hit the skids. The interesting thing? There may be a pretty simple fix.
Topic 2: The Harsh Reality of Employee Wellness.
We dissect a recent New York Times exposé that casts doubt on the effectiveness of wellbeing these initiatives, despite their popularity.
This week's conversation isn't just about the problems – it's about sharing the solutions. We're spilling the beans on the latest developments that could revolutionize your work life. With personal insights and expert opinions, we provide you with the tools to transform the daily grind into a more fulfilling, productive experience. So, if you're on the lookout for a candid, engaging exploration of the modern workplace, peppered with personal stories and actionable advice, make sure to hit play on this episode. And don't forget, if our chat resonates with you or someone you know, spread the word and connect with us on the TikToks and the Your Work Friends LinkedIn Group for more behind-the-scenes content.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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New Week, New Headlines: Are Work Hours Killing You Softly + Ethena Paying It’s Employees to Socialize Outside of Work
Your Work Friends
12/11/23 • 18 min
Hi Friends!
Here are this week’s work headlines:
- Are Your 55+ Work Weeks Killing You Softly? Brace yourself! The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) link work weeks of over 55 hours to 750,000 deaths worldwide each year. Check out the article here. You can learn more about the ILO here, and the 8-hour workday history here.
- Ethena is Paying It’s Employees $100 a Month to Socialize With Colleagues: We jam about this inspiring initiative that’s letting employees chose the who, when, where and how they build relationships. Article here.
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Salary Negotiation: Earn What You Deserve with Kate Dixon
Your Work Friends
03/14/24 • 57 min
Did you know, if you never negotiate your pay, you could leave almost $1M on the table over your career. Yeah, that's an 'M' - as in million.
So, we called up our friend, Kate Dixon - one of the leading experts in all things compensation. Kate is the author of "Pay Up" and "Name Your Price". She's also the founder of Dixon Consulting - a compensation and leadership coaching firm.
What we love about Kate (there are a lot of things to love about Kate, including her dog, Jeffrey), is that she consults with companies from Nike to Intel to Silicon Valley Start-Ups to architect their compensation strategies. And, she also coaches executives and employees on how to get the best compensation package possible.
She know's how this stuff works. From all angles.
And, during our chat, she laid out what we all need to know to earn what we deserve. Here's what we covered:
- 'Comp 101 ' - How Compensation Works : A simple explanation of how the hell companies determine who gets paid what (like pay bands, scales and functions)
- Determine Your Market Rate : The best ways to determine your 'market rate'
- Get in the Right Mindset : Mindset shifts necessary to advocate for yourself
- How to Have the 'Ask' Conversation - 4-Part Recipe : A fool-proof 4-part way to negotiate your salary (for internal or external roles)
- The Future of Compensation : What's going to happen with pay? What should happen.
- Hype Songs: Y es, you should have one
Listen, you'll leave this epidote with actionable advice on how to navigate offer negotiations so you earn what you deserve.
Grab a notebook, you'll want to take notes.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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New Week, New Headlines: Top Tech Talent Exodus Over RTO & We Love Moms. Just Not at Work.
Your Work Friends
05/14/24 • 25 min
We're back with New Week, New Headlines!
This week, we're digging into a two stories that we can't let go.
Topic 1: Top Tech Talent Exodus Over RTO
Faced with RTO mandates, some top tech talent left instead according to an article in the Washington Post this week.
Topic 2: We Love Moms . Just Not at Work .
Following an article in Fast Company, "Enough “Momwashing.” The U.S. gives lip service to motherhood while not supporting moms at work" we decided to dive into how (or not) US organizations don't support women through: childcare, paid leave and fair pay.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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06/26/24 • 56 min
This week, we're talking about...WRATH.
Ever wonder 'what the hell is that person's problem? In this episode, we are talking about Wrath ...you know wrath, that fiery feeling that bubbles up in the pit of your stomach and you have to control your face? Maybe you lost it on your co-workers in a stressful meeting and things got awkward. Maybe you thought you were on mute but said 'this is dumb' out loud to 3000 people. Or, maybe you find yourself being the target of fury from a co-worker and you don't know why. At work, wrath shows itself in a lot of different ways, and we want to talk about it. How you can recognize it, how you can manage it, and what to do if you're a victim of someone else directing their rage at you.
About the "7 Deadly Work Sins " Summer Series
You want to know what really messes employees up? Raw human emotions. Listen, we ALL experience them from time to time (we totally have), but if you don't handle them well, man can they be deal breakers. In this series, we break down
• The common spectrum of experiences with each 'sin',
• We talk about real-life (kinda salacious stories) scenarios (yeah, this stuff happens every day),
• How to not ‘commit’ the sin, and
• Most importantly, how to deal with a sinner
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Your Work Friends have?
Your Work Friends currently has 53 episodes available.
What topics does Your Work Friends cover?
The podcast is about Future Of Work, Management, Career, Trending, Leadership, Performance, Work, Career Development, Humor, Podcasts, Business, Manager and Coaching.
What is the most popular episode on Your Work Friends?
The episode title 'New Week, New Headlines: Choices: CEO Pay Cut or Layoffs & Indeed's State of Workplace Findings' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Your Work Friends?
The average episode length on Your Work Friends is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Your Work Friends released?
Episodes of Your Work Friends are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Your Work Friends?
The first episode of Your Work Friends was released on Nov 25, 2023.
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