Welcome to Truth, Lies, and Work, the an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

This episode is part two of our Predictions for 2025 series, where we bring together some of the brightest minds in workplace culture to share their boldest predictions for the year ahead.

If you missed part one, be sure to check out our December 28th episode, where we explored how technology and AI will reshape work.

🗓️ Episode Overview:

In this episode, we shift the focus to the human side of work, tackling critical topics like toxic leadership, childcare, and invisible labor. Our experts deliver eye-opening insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead, along with actionable advice for businesses and employees navigating 2025.

🎧 Key Predictions Covered:

Dr. Audrey Tang:

• Hope Labor and Invisible Work: These hidden challenges could lead to widespread burnout and discontent if not addressed. Audrey explores how better recognition and fair compensation can turn the tide.

John Lee Dumas:

• Becoming Your Own Advocate: Career success in 2025 will require individuals to build personal platforms and expertise, whether working independently or within traditional roles.

Katie O’Malley:

• The Childcare Crisis: Employers will need to step up, much like they did with healthcare benefits, and provide meaningful childcare solutions to support working parents and improve workplace well-being.

Rob Kalwarowsky:

• The Fall of Toxic Leadership: Gen Z is driving a cultural shift, refusing to tolerate toxic bosses. Companies with unsupportive leadership will lose talent, while empathetic leaders will thrive.

Leanne and Al’s Predictions:

• Leanne: 2025 will bring a reckoning for fractured workplace cultures. Leaders will need to focus on trust, empathy, and connection to navigate the challenges ahead.
• Al: AI is a bubble - and it will burst! Al shares simlarities between current A.I. hype and the dotcom boom and bust. Controversial?! You know. it!

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Workplace trends like hope labor and invisible work are eroding trust and well-being. Businesses must address these hidden costs.
• Individual advocacy and expertise-building will be essential for career resilience in an ever-changing job market.
• The childcare crisis is a public health issue, and employers who act early will gain a competitive advantage.
• Toxic leadership isn’t sustainable; empathy and support will define the next generation of leaders.

General Support with Mental Health and Well-being

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World)

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