CIPD HR People Pod – Ep 15: The Traitors | Business confidence | ‘Corporate catfishing’
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Jan 15, 2025 Andrea Gordon, an HR director with over 20 years of experience, and Emma Jayne, a Group People and Culture Director from KYN, dive into the intriguing lessons from the TV show 'The Traitors.' They discuss the critical role of trust and communication in teams, especially amid rising business costs. The conversation also tackles 'corporate catfishing,' where companies mislead about their culture, emphasizing the need for transparency in recruiting. Plus, they highlight innovative ways to develop employees and align them with organizational goals.
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New to Traitors
- Emma Jayne hadn't watched Traitors before but quickly became obsessed after her husband agreed to watch it.
- She finds the dynamics of the show mirroring the workplace, focusing on trust, human behavior, and strategy.
Rapid Trust Formation
- People quickly conclude trust based on small signals, similar to workplace dynamics.
- David D'Souza questions if this behavior is a turbocharged version of real-world trust formation.
Default to Trust
- Default to trusting people unless given a reason not to.
- Building trust and support within teams is essential in the workplace.