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Send us a textDiscover two major work trends that are reshaping the workplace: the shift away from managers and the growing importance of bonus-based pay. Learn why human capital is an investment, not an expense.Two Game-Changing Work Trends:👉 Explore two major work trends transforming corporate America: the decline of traditional managers and the rise of bonus-based pay. Find out what this means for your career.We referenced: Amazon's Plan to Cut 14,000 Managers The Big Shift from Salaries to Bonus Based Pay Human Capital: Why Investing in People is the Key to Growth:👉 The data is officially in - Human Capital is actually an investment (I know, all of us in talent are like, no duh. But, we love the data!!). The SEC's human capital reporting rules and why diverse teams are crushing it financially (35% better). Plus, Microsoft's secret sauce for employee retention.We referenced: From Expense To Investment: Human Capital - A Driver Of Business ValueMcKinsey & Company: Delivering Through DiversityGallup: Employee EngagementDeloitte Global Human Capital TrendsMorris & Garritano Ex. future of work, no managers, bonus pay, human capital, employee investmentDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com

Send us a textIn an era where employee wellbeing is paramount, leaders are increasingly recognizing the need for more compassionate and psychologically safe work environments. But what if I told you that over 80% of people globally have experienced some form of trauma? This statistic, highlighted in the latest episode of "Your Work Friends" podcast, underscores the urgent need for trauma-informed leadership in our workplaces.Featuring Debra Lee, founder of Creaturae and , this eye-opening discussion delves into the world of trauma-informed care and embodied leadership. Here are some key takeaways that could revolutionize your approach to leadership:Understanding Trauma Responses: Beyond the well-known "fight or flight," learn about lesser-known responses like "fawn," "collapse and submit," and "attach cry for help." Recognizing these in your team members can be a game-changer in how you support them.The Mind-Body Connection: Debra emphasizes the importance of somatic intelligence in leadership. By understanding how trauma manifests physically, leaders can create more holistic support systems for their teams.Psychological Safety is Key: The episode highlights how creating an environment where employees feel seen, heard, and valued is crucial for their wellbeing and productivity.Reflection as a Leadership Tool: One simple yet powerful step leaders can take is to prioritize self-reflection. This practice helps in developing the self-awareness necessary for embodied leadership.The Impact on Retention: Leaders who practice embodied leadership are more successful in retaining talent, creating a win-win situation for both employees and the organization.As we navigate the complexities of modern workplaces, adopting a trauma-informed approach to leadership isn't just beneficial—it's essential. It's about creating spaces where people can bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation, engagement, and ultimately, success.I encourage all leaders and HR professionals to tune into this episode of "Your Work Friends." It's time we acknowledge the human experiences that shape our work lives and lead with empathy and understanding.What steps are you taking to create a more trauma-informed workplace? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.#TraumaInformedLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmbodiedLeadership #EmployeeRetention #PsychologicalSafetyDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com

Send us a textThe work news is HITTING in September, here are the four what we're watching...Pizza Hut: Wanting to help you get a job, Pizza Hut will print your resume on a pizza box and send it to a recruiter. We referenced: https://adage.com/creativity/work/pizza-hut-will-deliver-pizza-your-resume-box-potential-employer/2580841Sam's Club and Bank of America: We’ll also shine a light on inspiring stories of companies investing in their frontline workers, such as Bank of America and Sam's club raising their minimum wages. We referenced: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sams-club-costco-walmart-hourly-pay/ https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/bank-of-america-minimum-wage-24-an-hour/The Company with the 5:1 CEO Salary Cap: Can a pay cap for CEOs really transform the workplace into a more equitable environment? We think yes as we spotlight Dr. Bronner's. They have a five-to-one salary cap for their CEO. The average is 268:1.  We referenced: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/dr-bronners-ceo-salary-cap-based-on-lowest-employee-wage/476435#:~:text=The%20highest%2Dpaid%20employee's%20salary,around%20%24238%2C560%2C%20per%20Entrepreneur's%20calculations.What the Comments Section Tells Us About Nike's New CEO: Prepare to hear about the leadership shakeups at Nike and the anticipated return of Elliot Hill, a move that has both employees and investors buzzing with hope. We’ll also touch upon the transformative leadership trends at other major brands like Starbucks and Victoria's Secret. We referenced: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-09-13/nike-nke-stock-upheaval-defines-ceo-john-donahoe-s-tenurehttps://fortune.com/Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com

Send us a textThere are a lot of reasons why you'd want to talk to Mike Ohata about talent. First, he's got the chops: Fortune 15 Talent Leader (KPMG, Microsoft), Founding Board Member at Ezra Coaching and the Author of "The Talent Fueled Enterprise". He's knows how to put major points on the board the biggest and most complex orgs. In Talent circles, we like to call him, a badass. Another reason why you'd want to listen to Mike about work? About people? Because he cares. There is a people-profit win, win. Mike's made a career of it. Plus, he gives that 'big care' energy which we love. Mike shares his expert insights on maximizing talent and creating a soulful workplace, balancing the fine line between caring for employees and maintaining profitability. We challenge traditional notions of human capital and delve into the importance of psychological safety and genuine connections between leaders and their teams. Next, we explore holistic employee development and the impact of AI on the workforce. Learn why transparency, empathy, and adding 'soul' to corporate practices are more critical than ever. We question the scarcity mentality around talent, emphasize the importance of simplicity and focus in leadership, and reflect on balancing capitalism with people-centric strategies. This is a thought-provoking conversation on aligning personal and organizational values, and discover how genuine employee investment can transform your organization.About Mike Ohata: Mike Ohata brings a career-long history of transforming Big Four and Fortune 15 organizations through talent frameworks, comprehensive people development, and workforce solutions. During his 26-year executive career, he strategically navigated Microsoft Corporation and KPMG through disruption and challenges, building the operational pillars needed to scale national and international markets. His thought leadership has enhanced the growth, diversity, and capabilities of workforces of up to 200K. In 2023, he was honored with the LearningElite Gold Award for pioneering exemplary learning and development strategies at KPMG. Outside his corporate roles, Mike is committed to community service. He serves as Vice Chair of Thrive Counseling Center and Founding Advisory Board Member of EZRA, a virtual coaching and learning provider. He is also an Advisor to startups such as BigSpring and Modal. Mike holds a Master of Education from Columbia University, a Master of Arts in Linguistics and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Hawaii. His recent book, The Talent-Fueled EnterpriseDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com

Send us a textHelp a friend? Tell us how we're doing (we're seriously curious) by filing out this short (seriously, short) survey: https://forms.gle/VG19hQRLy8bCyFMS6ABOUT THE EPISODE: From our Fishbowl LIVE series, the "7 Deadly Work Sins", we bring you the last sin, PRIDE …You know PRIDE: That feeling of apathy, laziness, like you just don't want to be here. Maybe you slacked off on contributing to a project and let your co-workers carry the load. Maybe you keep blowing past your deadlines, and wait until something is due to share you need more time. Or, maybe you find yourself picking up the work of your teammate who routinely drops the ballAt work, PRIDE shows itself in a lot of different ways, and we want to talk about it. How you can recognize it, how you can manage it, and what to do if you're a victim of someone's lack of motivation and ownership. ABOUT "THE 7 DEADLY" SERIES: You want to know what really messes employees up? Raw human emotions. Listen, we ALL experience them from time to time (we totally have), but if you don't handle them well, man can they be deal breakers. In this series, we break down• The common spectrum of experiences with each 'sin', • We talk about real-life (kinda salacious stories) scenarios (yeah, this stuff happens every day), • How to not ‘commit’ the sin, and• Most importantly, how to deal with a sinnerDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com

Send us a textHelp a friend? Tell us how we're doing (we're seriously curious) by filing out this short (seriously, short) survey: https://forms.gle/VG19hQRLy8bCyFMS6ABOUT THE EPISODE: From our Fishbowl LIVE series, the "7 Deadly Work Sins", we bring you the #6th sin, SLOTH …You know sloth, that feeling of apathy, laziness, like you just don't want to be here. Maybe you slacked off on contributing to a project and let your co-workers carry the load. Maybe you keep blowing past your deadlines, and wait until something is due to share you need more time.  Or, maybe you find yourself picking up the work of your teammate who routinely drops the ball. At work, sloth shows itself in a lot of different ways, and we want to talk about it. How you can recognize it, how you can manage it, and what to do if you're a victim of someone's lack of motivation and ownership. ABOUT "THE 7 DEADLY" SERIES: You want to know what really messes employees up? Raw human emotions. Listen, we ALL experience them from time to time (we totally have), but if you don't handle them well, man can they be deal breakers. In this series, we break down• The common spectrum of experiences with each 'sin', • We talk about real-life (kinda salacious stories) scenarios (yeah, this stuff happens every day), • How to not ‘commit’ the sin, and• Most importantly, how to deal with a sinnerDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com

Send us a textHelp a friend? Tell us how we're doing (we're seriously curious) by filing out this short (seriously, short) survey: https://forms.gle/VG19hQRLy8bCyFMS6ABOUT THE EPISODE: From our Fishbowl LIVE series, "The 7 Deadly Work Sins", we bring you sin #5: GREED. You know greed...that feeling of nothing is ever good enough and you need more - the title, the money, the accolades.  Maybe you take full credit for the team project to promote yourself. Maybe you find yourself unwilling to share information with the one colleague because you don't want them to have a leg up on you. Or, maybe you find yourself being talked over in meetings and not getting the credit you deserve.At work, greed shows itself in a lot of different ways, and we want to talk about it. How you can recognize it, how you can manage it, and what to do if you're a victim of someone else taking from you. ABOUT "THE 7 DEADLY" SERIES: You want to know what really messes employees up? Raw human emotions. Listen, we ALL experience them from time to time (we totally have), but if you don't handle them well, man can they be deal breakers. In this series, we break down• The common spectrum of experiences with each 'sin', • We talk about real-life (kinda salacious stories) scenarios (yeah, this stuff happens every day), • How to not ‘commit’ the sin, and• Most importantly, how to deal with a sinnerDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com

Send us a textThe work news just doesn't quit - here's what we're talking about....WTF News: Two stories that had us going, WTF?! WellsFargo employee dies at her desk. Co-workers don't find her for four days. Four.Teammate gets stranded on the side of a mountain during a work-sponsored team building event. Can we stop with the mountaineering already?Office Therapists on the Payroll Wall Street Journal reported on the latest employer to bring in the latest solution for mental health wellbeing - on-site, office therapists. Is this the cure for mental health in the workplace? We discuss. We referenced: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/in-office-therapy-benefit-synchrony-financial-83ab814eIs Wellbeing Fixable? US workplace wellbeing continues to decline according to the latest findings from John Hopkins and Gallup. We referencedHR Grapevine: US Workplace Wellbeing in decline, study findsUS News Work Stress May Help Bring On A-FibHow to Implement Wellbeing as a Strategic Priority at the Org Level with GallupEmployee Wellbeing Hinges on Management, Not Work ModeJohns Hopkins Study: Well-Being at Work: Fostering a Healthy Climate for AllJournal of the American Heart AssociationDisclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com

Brayden Olson, co-founder of Almas Insight and author of "Twilight of the Idols," dives into the complex web of socioeconomic status and its profound impact on life opportunities. He shares eye-opening personal anecdotes revealing how access to education and career paths often hinges on inherited resources, not just hard work. The discussion also highlights how technology and leadership can either reinforce or dismantle these inequities. Olson advocates for awareness and reform, emphasizing the need for empathy and inclusivity in addressing systemic biases.

Send us a textThis week, we're talking about... Why Are So Many Executive Women  Quitting? We tackle the unsettling trend of women leaders stepping down from Ivy League presidencies amid intense scrutiny. This concerning pattern highlights the persistent gender biases in leadership roles across academia and corporate America. As we dig into statistics from the Chronicle of Higher Education and discuss findings from McKinsey's Women in the Workplace Report, we underscore the need for systemic change. Work Resorts and Remote CEOs There are two stories getting heat in the great 'office debate:One: Introducing..."work resorts" where office spaces are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and offer additional layers of hospitality to get folks back to the office. Will it work or is this 2024's answer to the ping pong table?Two: Starbucks and Victoria's Secret welcomed new CEOs who will also be working 'remotely'. Begging the question about fairness of remote work policies, especially when CEOs work remotely while expecting their employees to adhere to in-office requirements. This disparity can create negative optics and affect employee morale.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.Thanks for listening! Hey! We love new friends! Connect with us! On The Socials! You Tube, TikTok, Instagram on LinkedIn - Mel + Francesca. The LinkedIn Group: We'd love to have you join the Your Work Friends Group on LinkedIn Drop Us a Line: Send us your ideas, questions, comments, complements, whatnot, to friend@yourworkfriends.com