

Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work
Mel Plett & Francesca Ranieri
We break down the now and next of work. You stay ahead.Its not just you - work is bonkers. Burnout is high, trust is low, and everything is changing at breakneck speed. Friend-to-friend? We get it. We're in it. And we're here to guide you through it. We’re two leadership insiders—and real-life friends—who’ve led teams, sat in the tough seats, and know first hand how fast, complex, and personal work has become. Every week, we break down what’s happening at work and to work, taking you behind the scenes of what's happening now, and preparing you for what you'll see in 6 months. We're bringing you breaking news, workplace trends, and interviews with top experts shaping the future of work. We cover what’s changing so you don’t get left behind.Join us for smart, unfiltered (with the occasional f*bomb or two) conversations about how work is evolving and what you can do about it.Great for: • Employees rethinking their careers and trying to navigate what comes next• People leaders shaping culture and driving change while getting the work done• Orgs wanting to build smarter, more profitable, more human workplaces• Anyone craving more honest and practical conversations about the future of workTopics we cover:Future of work, leadership, workplace culture, team dynamics, change management, human-centered strategy, layoffs, burnout, performance, career growth, workplace news, workplace humor, and more.
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Nov 25, 2023 • 34min
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Send us a textHi Friend! In this episode…THE WHYWe jam about why we started this pod and why we want to be friends with you. THE HEADLINES— Is Friendship Employers’ Business? From Financial Times, ITA is tracking work friendships. We weigh in. —Did Open AI’s employees bring back Sam Altman? We talk about the impact of 90% of employees threatening to walk if Sam doesn’t return and the board isn’t fired. ROAST & TOAST- We Roast: Amazon (lovingly. Please don’t cancel our Prime) for letting employees know they’ll have a harder time getting promoted if they don’t RTO. - We Toast: Remote. For leading the way on distributed; asynchronous work. Check out their open (yes, open to you and me!) handbook for how they do it! The Remote Handbook. 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


