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Being Human

#248 Sawdust on the Factory Floor - with Melissa Swift

Mar 20, 2023
01:15:48

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This week I speak with Melissa Swift, author of the book Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace.

Sawdust on the factory floor is the metaphor Melissa uses to describe the modern workplace. Just as un-cleared sawdust was a safety hazard in 1800s factories, our accelerated work regimes imperil workers today. As Transformation Leader at HR-focussed consultancy Mercer, Melissa has developed a suite of strategies to build thriving workplaces. 

We talk:

  • Intensification of work
  • Perils of modern tech
  • Trauma awareness 
  • How we recover
  • Rituals to rehumanise work

Links:
Work Here Now - The Book
Melissa's LinkedIn
Melissa's Twitter

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