
Working It
Whether you’re the boss, the deputy or on your way up, we’re shaking up the way the world works. This is the podcast about doing work differently. Join host Isabel Berwick every Wednesday for expert analysis and watercooler chat about ahead-of-the-curve workplace trends, the big ideas shaping work today - and the old habits we need to leave behind. Brought to you by the Financial Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Jun 25, 2024 • 19min
Can AI really do creative work?
Dan Sherratt, VP of creative at Poppins, discusses using AI to speed up tasks and the place for human-made products. Oxford professor du Sautoy explains how AI can be genuinely creative and help humans think less like machines.

Jun 18, 2024 • 16min
Can an ‘AI interviewer’ hire better than a human?
Founder of micro1, Ali Ansari, and Co-CEO of Eightfold, Chano Fernandez, discuss the use of AI in recruitment. They explore topics such as streamlining the hiring process with AI, using AI for job interviews and candidate screening, and the future of AI in HR and recruitment.

Jun 11, 2024 • 20min
AI and Work: Can I send a chatbot to that meeting?
Explore the world of artificial intelligence in the workplace with guests Iliana Oris Valiente and Madhumita Murgia. They discuss digital twins attending meetings, AI-powered personal assistants, and the impact of AI on workplace dynamics. Find out how AI conversational agents can enhance productivity and the rising trend of digital assistants in the workplace.

Jun 5, 2024 • 2min
Introducing Untold: Power for Sale
In this podcast, the team investigates the Qatargate scandal in the European Parliament, revealing charges of corruption and money laundering amongst senior members. The turmoil caused by raids and arrests raises concerns about the institution's susceptibility to corruption.

Jun 4, 2024 • 18min
Best of: How Scandinavia cracked the productivity puzzle
Exploring productivity challenges in the UK and learning from Scandinavian and Japanese economies. Contrasting work cultures, communication dynamics, and the impact of external advice on productivity. Insights on stagnant wages, work-life balance, and consensus-building in decision-making processes.

May 28, 2024 • 17min
Is ‘personality’ a good enough reason to hire someone?
This podcast delves into the trend of hiring based on personality over hard skills, exploring the implications and challenges. It questions the value of charisma without competence and the importance of understanding status. The discussion highlights the clash between reward systems and diverse skill sets, emphasizing the need for measurable achievements. Overall, it challenges the idea of 'personality hires' and stresses the importance of authenticity in the workplace.

May 21, 2024 • 18min
How to give honest feedback (even when it’s difficult)
Experts Joe Hirsch and Kim Scott share tips on giving honest feedback in the workplace, emphasizing partnership and radical candor. They discuss navigating feedback challenges, adapting styles for different generations, building respectful workplaces, fostering open communication with leaders, and valuing intergenerational perspectives.

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May 14, 2024 • 23min
How to slow down but achieve more, with Cal Newport
Author and productivity expert, Cal Newport, discusses the inefficiency of looking busy at work, offering strategies for better workflow management, the importance of rest, and how AI can enhance productivity. Learn how to slow down but achieve more in your white-collar job.

May 7, 2024 • 34min
Working It Live: How to future-proof your career
Author of The Future-Proof Career, Isabel Berwick, discusses future-proofing your career with FT's consumer editor. They cover workplace success secrets, AI in brainstorming, management challenges, evolving ambitions, AI impact on job sectors, importance of expertise in management, intergenerational dynamics, and addressing workplace bullying.

Apr 30, 2024 • 11min
What the US non-compete ban could mean for workers
The podcast discusses the US non-compete ban affecting over 30mn workers, implications for low-wage employees, FTC ruling, legal challenges, and the necessity for fair employment agreements to safeguard worker rights.
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