Truth, Lies and Work
HubSpot Podcast Network
Truth, Lies & Work is the UK's #1 Management Podcast.Brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, this award-winning podcast is where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, the show has reached #2 in the UK Business Podcast Charts and consistently ranks as a Top 10 trending business podcast globally.With a unique blend of evidence-based insight and lived experience, Leanne and Al simplify the science of people and culture to help leaders attract, engage, and retain great talent.Episodes drop twice a week. Tuesdays feature a global people and culture news round-up, a hot take from an emerging or established voice, and the world-famous Workplace Surgery—where Leanne answers real listener questions with practical advice. Thursdays dive deeper with expert guests from across the business and psychology worlds, sharing fresh perspectives and actionable strategies.Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a large team, Truth, Lies & Work delivers the tools, thinking, and inspiration to build thriving, toxic-free workplaces that prioritise well-being and drive sustainable growth.Also, the hosts are married—so expect unfiltered honesty, occasional banter, and a real-life lens on work and life.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 26min
03. How To Win The Fight For Talent (And It's Not What You Think)
If you're having trouble finding great people at the moment, then you're not alone (and it's probably not your fault).We're in strange times - the recent pandemic has massively changed how people see their jobs.This has not only meant much higher numbers of resignations, but candidates searching for jobs are much more demanding (and often willing to hold out for more money or greater flexibility).In this episode, Business Psychologist (and lead consultant at Oblong), Leanne Elliott outlines a simple, three-part framework for attracting, qualifying and recruiting great people every time.We hope this is helpful... oh, and if you are recruiting right now, stay positive - the process might take longer these days, but great people are out there.---Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: podcast@oblonghq.com.Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: podcast@oblonghq.com.
Jul 12, 2022 • 29min
02. How to Boost Employee Retention: Essential Strategies for Business Success
Building a highly engaged team might sound like a daunting task, but there are only 4 things you need to get right.In this episode, Business Psychologist (and the lead consultant of Oblong) Leanne Elliott outlines the only 4 things you need to do to build a team of people who care as much about the organisation as you do.But beware: As Leanne says, "If you're experiencing issues in your organisation and you think it's your people, stop seeing them as a problem, instead see them as the solution - they are central to that solution."Enjoy!---Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: podcast@oblonghq.com.Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: podcast@oblonghq.com.
Jul 6, 2022 • 25min
01. How Workplace Culture Can Accelerate Business Growth
Is Employee Engagement just about surveys..? Nope! In our first episode, Business Psychologist and our lead consultant, Leanne Elliott, discusses why employee engagement is fundamental to business success."The key to employee engagement is that these positive attitudes, feelings & thoughts, translate actual positive behaviours within the workplace.There's so much research out there, that shows that high employee engagement is not only linked to greater individual outcomes, such as well being individual performance, satisfaction, purpose, and meaning, but also business outcomes, reduced turnover, improved profitability, increased customer satisfaction, improved innovation, creativity and growth, it is something that is fundamental in growing your business."Want a chat with Leanne about how you can build an amazing workplace culture? Email us: podcast@oblonghq.com.Want to check us out? Head on over to our website that talks all about building a great workplace culture.Got feedback, questions or future guest suggestions? Email us: podcast@oblonghq.com.
