Truth, Lies and Work

🎧 Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.This week, we’re joined by Amit Kalley, former deputy headteacher turned founder of For Working Parents. Amit’s mission is simple: make workplaces genuinely parent-friendly. But his journey here wasn’t. After the traumatic birth of his daughter during lockdown and a late ADHD diagnosis, Amit reached breaking point. What followed was a powerful pivot—one that’s now helping hundreds of parents and employers build cultures where family and work don’t have to fight.💡 Key Takeaways from Amit Kalley 👶 Support for Parents Isn’t a “Nice to Have”Amit explains why parental support—especially for dads—is essential infrastructure, not a perk.🧠 ADHD Isn’t a SuperpowerHe talks candidly about late diagnosis, stigma, and the unhelpful pressure to be ‘productive’ while masking neurodivergence.🗣️ Storytelling Changes CultureAmit shares how his lived experience is shifting the conversation inside businesses—by making space for honesty, not hype.💼 No More Perfect Parent MythsWhether it’s guilt, burnout or hustle culture, Amit breaks down the invisible load working parents carry—and how to change it.📱 The Viral Emoji Table Is Real (and Slightly Terrifying)His Periodic Table of Emojis is helping parents decode what their teens are really saying online—and it’s more useful than you think.🔗 Resources & Links Website: https://forworkingparents.com/Newsletter: https://forworkingparents.com/parent-up-newsletter/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitsinghkalley/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forworkingparents/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forworkingparentsEmoji Decoder Guide: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7308760051261853696-5gmt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAPpxk8B1ivB8GiszIgdppDkaIkcd6hBmOo📢 Enjoyed this episode?Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs to hear it—especially if they’re balancing parenthood, leadership and life.🧠 General Support with Mental Health and Well-being If you’ve been affected by anything in this episode or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may help:Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org👋 Connect with Al & Leanne Podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Al: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Leanne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.🔥 Stories Covered This Week:What is 'Alonement Space'Leanne breaks down why post-pandemic offices are embracing “alonement spaces”—areas where people can work privately, with focus and peace.Cambridge Dictionary blog: https://dictionaryblog.cambridge.org/2025/03/17/new-words-17-march-2025/Are You Lucky? Why Bezos Might Ask You ThatAl unpacks Jeff Bezos’s favourite interview question—“Are you a lucky person?”—and explores the psychology behind optimism, self-awareness, and perceived control.Inc.com: https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/jeff-bezos-favorite-job-interview-question-is-weird-psychology-says-its-also-brilliant/91171188What Great Teams Actually Do DifferentlyLeanne revisits a huge study of nearly 1 million workers that found one powerful truth: leadership makes or breaks team performance. Great cultures aren’t built on perks or policies—but by how people are led every day.Occupational Health Science research summary: https://medium.com/@truthlieswork/why-great-teams-protect-people-from-bad-work-52127efd73ac🔥 Hot Take: “Being Busy Isn’t a Personality” – with Cass BriscoeWorkplace culture expert Cass Briscoe, founder of Soft Work Society, challenges the culture of overwork. She argues that chronic busyness is often fear-based—driven by insecurity and control rather than productivity. Cass shares how to create micro-boundaries, make space for deep thinking, and reject the hustle-as-identity mindset.Cass Briscoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassbriscoe/💬 Workplace Surgery: This Week’s Dilemmas“Six Interviews, Then a Pay Cut?”After six rounds of interviews, a new graduate is offered the job—at £5k less than advertised. When questioned, the recruiter gets defensive. Is this standard practice, or a flashing red flag?“I Hate Working—Is That Bad?”One listener doesn’t hate their job—they hate the whole idea of working. Is that burnout talking, or is it time to rethink what work should be?“Can Managers Still Have Mates?”A team lead is torn: half their mates are on their team… and they're all going to game night. Can leaders still be social, or is this a boundary they shouldn’t cross?🎧 Coming Up Thursday…We’re talking to Nick Huber, aka The Sweaty Startup guy—entrepreneur, investor, and newly minted majority stakeholder in Somewhere.com. With 325+ employees, no fluff, and a bold philosophy on hiring and leadership, Nick brings the straight-talking energy you need to hear.🎯 Enjoyed this episode?Follow, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. And connect with us on LinkedIn—we love hearing your thoughts.🧠 General Support with Mental Health and Well-beingIf you’ve been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be helpful:Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org🤝 Connect with Al and LeannePodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Al: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Leanne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

🎧 Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.This week, we’re joined by James Hawkins, co-founder and co-CEO of PostHog—a dev tools company turning $10M+ ARR without any managers, meetings, or micromanagement. James’s approach? Treat your company like a bunch of tiny startups.👀 If you’ve ever wondered what work would feel like without middle managers, weekly check-ins, and change committees… this is your episode.💡 Key Takeaways from James Hawkins⚙️ Small Teams > Big BureaucracyJames explains how structuring PostHog into autonomous 2–6 person teams has helped them ship faster, stay scrappy, and avoid the productivity drag of large orgs.🔁 Engineers Lead, Managers Step AsideForget micromanagement. At PostHog, engineers decide what gets built—and team leads don’t even get paid more.💥 Just Ship ItForget pre-meetings and permission-seeking. PostHog favours “build it and test it” over endless validation and speculation.🔍 Radical TransparencyFrom salaries to sabbatical policies, PostHog runs almost everything in public. Their internal company handbook? It’s online for the world to read.🚀 Chaos is a Feature, Not a BugJames shows how a dose of “organised chaos” can unlock innovation, ownership, and next-level productivity—if you hire the right people.🔗 Resources & LinksPostHog websitehttps://posthog.com/James on X (Twitter)https://x.com/james406PostHog’s Newsletterhttps://newsletter.posthog.com/📢 Enjoyed this episode?Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow founder, engineer or curious manager who wants to do work differently. And come say hi on LinkedIn—we’d love to hear your thoughts.🧠 General Support with Mental Health and Well-beingIf you’ve been affected by anything in this episode or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may help:Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org💬 Connect with Al & LeanneLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Al: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Leanne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.This week, we’re asking one big question: Is British work culture quietly killing innovation, clarity and leadership?🔥 Stories Covered This Week:Buzzword Bingo Is Funny—Until It Isn’tChristine Armstrong sparked a LinkedIn firestorm with her corporate jargon bingo card—featuring favourites like “sweat the asset” and “brain dump.” We explore why overusing buzzwords damages leadership credibility and trust.Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7310699571657998336/Is British Work Culture Holding Us Back?Tom Scourfield’s viral post questions whether UK businesses are too risk-averse and obsessed with tone over truth. We unpack the five reasons he thinks the UK is falling behind—and whether he’s right.Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tom-scourfield_just-had-coffee-with-a-founder-from-the-us-activity-7313166492093530112-0UjXWhat Really Motivates People in a Crisis?During Greece’s financial crisis, researchers found that non-financial motivators—recognition, trust and empowerment—kept teams going. So why do we still default to bonuses and job titles?Read more: https://medium.com/@truthlieswork/what-really-motivates-employees-in-an-economic-crisis-cc4eb2559f6b🔥 Hot Take: HR Burnout Is Real, with Emma DjemilHR coach and founder of The HR Big Meet, Emma Djemil, joins us to call out the emotional toll of working in HR. From navigating toxic dynamics to being the organisation’s emotional sponge—Emma explains why HR needs its own support system now more than ever.The HR Big Meet: https://thehrbigmeet.comEmma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-djemil💬 Workplace Surgery: This Week’s Dilemmas“Why do people quit instead of speaking up?”One listener watched their most talented colleague walk away from the company without ever raising concerns. “Gen Z text speak is confusing my Gen X boss. Should I stop using it?”From “y” to “bet ✌️”, we unpack how language creates friction between generations—and how to find middle ground without compromising personality.“Our startup has 30 employees and zero HR policies—am I right to panic?”Leanne breaks down the actual risks and helps this founder figure out what they need to formalise (and what can wait).🎧 Coming Up Thursday…We’re joined by James Hawkins, co-founder of PostHog, who believes the future of work lies in small, autonomous teams with no hierarchy, no managers, and flat pay. But can that model scale without chaos? Find out Thursday.🎯 Enjoyed this episode?Follow, subscribe, and leave a review on your podcast platform of choice. And connect with us on LinkedIn—we love hearing your thoughts.General Support with Mental Health and Well-beingIf 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)Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: Hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network.This week, we’re joined by John Tarnoff, executive career coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Boomer Reinvention, to explore how professionals over 50 can turn career challenges into powerful second acts. Whether you're being ghosted by employers or wondering if it's “too late” to pivot, John is here to tell you it’s absolutely not.💡 Key Takeaways from John Tarnoff🧠 Being Over 50 Is Not a Liability—It's an AdvantageExperience, resilience, and perspective are your superpowers. The key is learning how to position them.👋 Stop Chasing Job Ads—Start Building RelationshipsMost jobs aren't advertised. John breaks down how to tap into the hidden job market through strategic networking.🧰 Ditch the Resume ObsessionYour resume won’t get you hired. Your story will. John shares how to craft a narrative that attracts opportunities.🎯 Use the 3 Elements Career Builder FrameworkJohn’s proven method helps late-career professionals align purpose, skill, and opportunity into a thriving new path.💥 Get Clear on Your Value and Claim ItFrom ageism to “overqualified” labels, John teaches how to turn perceived weaknesses into standout assets.🔗 Resources & LinksJohn Tarnoff Websitehttps://johntarnoff.com/Free Worksheet: 4 Ikigai Questionshttps://johntarnoff.com/4questions/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johntarnoff/Book: Boomer Reinventionhttps://johntarnoff.com/book/TEDx Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWhM3sEHGTA🎧 If this episode struck a chord, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone rethinking their next chapter. Join the conversation on LinkedIn too! Back Tuesday with another This Week in Work.General Support with Mental Health and Well-beingIf 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)Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: Hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

Sara Weiner, an organisational psychologist and SIOP UN Chair, tackles the pressing concerns of Generation X, who are often overlooked yet resilient in the workforce. She discusses the trauma resulting from mass layoffs without empathy and highlights the need for effective leadership communication. Weiner also shares five powerful words that can enhance a leader's persuasiveness. The conversation dives into the importance of emotional intelligence and collaboration across generations to foster a more supportive workplace culture.

Welcome back to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. 🎧✨🎙 Meet Our Guest: Cait DonovanThis week we're joined by Cait Donovan, burnout expert, speaker, author, and host of the hugely popular FRIED The Burnout Podcast. Cait’s unique approach blends modern biobehavioural health science with Chinese medicine, providing powerful insights into burnout recovery and resilience. 🌟🔥Cait Donovan challenges the conventional narrative about burnout—that it's solely caused by individuals or their workplaces. She introduces the concept of the "Six Buckets" of burnout, highlighting that burnout results from a mix of factors including family background, personality, work environment, cultural pressures, physical health, and community support.📌 What's Covered in This Episode?Cait shares why the typical strategies for preventing burnout often fail, and why real recovery involves filling multiple "burnout protection buckets". She reveals how leaders can meaningfully support teams experiencing burnout without taking on the role of therapist, and explains why addressing burnout requires collective accountability rather than blame.You'll hear practical advice on how to align personal and organisational values to build a healthier workplace culture, learn the science behind why asking for help is critical, and find out how to turn burnout recovery into resilience and growth.If you're experiencing burnout, managing others through stressful periods, or simply looking to foster a healthier workplace, Cait's insights are essential listening.💡 Key Takeaways From Cait DonovanCait explains why burnout isn't a simple blame game—neither fully the individual's fault nor solely the company's responsibility. Discover why collective resilience and shared accountability are vital to genuinely overcoming burnout.Understand how "values misalignment" between what companies say and do can intensify burnout, and get practical strategies to genuinely support yourself and others through recovery.🔗 Connect with Cait DonovanWebsite:https://www.caitdonovan.com/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitdonovanspeaksSpotify (FRIED The Burnout Podcast):https://open.spotify.com/show/2VhzgpY24d6xDhxPLGn9ExApple Podcasts (FRIED The Burnout Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fried-the-burnout-podcast/id1469939920🎧 Coming Up NextJoin us next Tuesday for our regular episode packed with workplace news, expert insights, another provocative hot take, and our popular Workplace Surgery—solving your toughest workplace dilemmas. 🔥🎙🎯 Enjoyed the episode?Subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a colleague. Connect with us on LinkedIn to continue the conversation—we’d love your feedback!Thanks for tuning into Truth, Lies and Work—see you next week! 👋General Support with Mental Health and Well-beingIf 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)Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: Hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chatThanks for tuning into Truth, Lies & Work—see you next week!

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. Each week we unpack workplace news, explore the psychology behind behaviour at work, and tackle your toughest workplace questions.🎙 What's in this Episode?Primark CEO Steps Down Amid Harassment AllegationsPaul Marchant, CEO of Primark, resigned following allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward a colleague. Was this swift accountability or brand protection in action? Read more.Jack Dorsey's "Good" Layoffs: Can a CEO Do It Right?Jack Dorsey recently laid off 931 employees at Block—but unlike most mass layoffs, his transparent approach earned praise. Read More.Ghosting Employers: The Dark Psychology of Job ApplicantsEver wonder why job candidates vanish mid-process? A new study links ghosting behaviour with psychological traits including narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. Read more.🔥 Hot Take: Why Tech Won’t Fix Your Workplace, with John ChanOur hot take comes from organisational psychologist John Chan, Managing Director of Infinite Potential and a lead researcher behind the 2025 State of Workplace Burnout report. John challenges the assumption that technology alone can boost productivity, arguing that systemic issues—like burnout, unsustainable workloads, and erosion of trust—must be addressed first.Download the 2025 State of Workplace Burnout Report here:https://infinite-potential.com.au/the-state-of-burnout-2025Watch the full launch webinar:https://youtu.be/ihie8n7pvVc?feature=sharedConnect with John Chan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-chan-ph-d-7883611/💡 Workplace Surgery: Solving Your Toughest ProblemsThis week’s dilemmas:"I’ve Inherited a Toxic Department—Now What?"A listener steps into a troubled department plagued by missed deadlines and deep divides. How do you turn things around without driving good people away?"I’m the Operations Director, Not HR—Help!"With no HR team, a listener suddenly has to handle a serious discrimination complaint. What's the best way to respond professionally and protect the organisation?"Consultants Keep Stealing My Ideas!"An employee’s internal expertise is overlooked in favour of expensive external consultants. How do you get management to value internal talent and stop making costly mistakes?🔗 Additional Resources CIPD Guidance on Discipline Procedures: CIPD Discipline Factsheet ACAS (UK): acas.org.uk 🎧 Coming Up NextJoin us this Thursday as we welcome Cait Donovan, speaker, author, and host of FRIED. The Burnout Podcast. Cait’s innovative BURNBOLD™ framework is helping organisations turn burnout into resilience and culture change.🎯 Enjoying the show?Subscribe, leave a review, or share with a colleague! Connect with us on LinkedIn—we'd love your feedback.General Support with Mental Health and Well-beingIf 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)Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: Hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chatThanks for tuning into Truth, Lies & Work—see you next week!

Welcome back to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. 🎙 Meet Our Guest: Jeanette RamsdenThis week, we're chatting with Jeanette Ramsden, CEO of The Curve Group—a top UK-based HR and recruitment consultancy that's successfully transitioned its entire workforce to a flexible 35-hour working week. Jeanette is known for shaking up outdated workplace practices and creating thriving cultures built on trust, flexibility, and genuine employee wellbeing. 📌 What's Covered in This Episode?Jeanette joins us to discuss her real-world experience in ditching the traditional five-day workweek. You'll hear about the practicalities of implementing true workplace flexibility, from managing client expectations to recalculating holiday entitlements. She shares why genuine flexibility—rather than simply giving everyone Friday off—is crucial, especially for employees juggling caregiving responsibilities. We also dive into how reducing hours has actually boosted productivity and engagement across her business. Jeanette challenges the common misconceptions that fewer hours equal less productivity and explains how a flexible approach has significantly improved employee retention and satisfaction at The Curve Group. 🚀 Connect with Jeanette & The Curve GroupJeanette Ramsden on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanette-ramsden-0946a83/Visit The Curve Group website:https://www.thecurvegroup.co.uk/Explore insights and webinars from The Curve Group:https://www.thecurvegroup.co.uk/insights/📅 What’s Coming Up Next?Join us next Tuesday for another episode of our regular This Week in Work segment. Expect the latest workplace news, our famous Workplace Surgery, and another bold hot take from an industry expert! 🔥🎙🎯 Enjoyed the episode? Please subscribe, leave a review, or share it with someone who would benefit. We love hearing your thoughts, so tag us on LinkedIn to continue the conversation!Thanks for tuning into Truth, Lies and Work—see you next week! 👋General Support with Mental Health and Well-beingIf 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)Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: Hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat

Truth, Lies and Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. Every Tuesday we tackle workplace news, answer your dilemmas, and bring fresh insights to help you build great workplace cultures.🎙 This Week’s Headlines Would You Let Your Employer Monitor You at Home? Australian financial firm AMP faced backlash over claims employees were pressured to accept contracts allowing constant video surveillance—even at home. Full story: https://www.hrleader.com.au/business/26623-amp-refutes-claims-of-video-surveillance-of-at-home-workers London Firms Can’t Hire Staff—Is Remote Work to Blame? Nearly half of London businesses are struggling to recruit, and many blame remote work expectations. Full story: https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/london-firms-struggling-recruit-staff-164038974.html Good News: Your Holiday Benefits Last Longer Than You Think Research in the Journal of Applied Psychology shows the wellbeing benefits of a holiday can last up to six weeks. Full story: https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/holiday-benefits-last-longer-we-thought 🔥 Hot Take: Why the Five-Day Workweek Is History (with Grace Tallon) Grace Tallon from the Work Time Reduction Centre says the traditional five-day workweek is no longer fit for purpose. Cutting working hours isn’t just a perk—it's vital for business success, productivity, and mental health. Could a shorter week be the most important change we make this generation?Connect with Grace: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-tallon/Learn more about Work Time Reduction: https://worktimereduction.com/💡 Workplace Surgery: Your Workplace Problems Solved "Am I Mentoring My Replacement?"A listener fears they're training someone overqualified who may take their job. "Personality Tests Are Ruining My Team!"Managers forced to assign projects based on personality colour charts rather than skills."Help! My Productivity’s Hijacked by a Calendar Bully!"A developer struggles to protect their deep work sessions from a colleague who repeatedly schedules conflicting meetings. 🎧 Listen to More From Truth Lies and Work John Amaechi on Personality TestingHogan's Ryne Sherman on Personality in Business🎧 Coming Up Next This Thursday:Jeanette Ramsden, CEO of The Curve Group, reveals how she successfully implemented a four-day workweek—without compromising client satisfaction. Plus, she shares her perspective as a female CEO navigating leadership in a world obsessed with "masculine energy."Next Tuesday:Another packed episode of This Week in Work with the latest workplace trends, bold takes, and practical advice.Enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to subscribe and join us on LinkedIn to continue the conversation!General Support with Mental Health and Well-beingIf 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)Connect with Al and LeanneJoin the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanneEmail: Hello@truthliesandwork.comBook a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat