Listen to our weekly podcast series where we critically review topical developments in the news and media with a leadership and management point of view with Head of Research, Policy and Standards at The Institute of Leadership & Management, Kate Cooper.
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On this episode, we discuss: The effects of working from home paranoia (00:19-02:49) 191 businesses named for breaking national minimum wage law (02:50-05:07) Small businesses adopt hybrid working (05:08-07:31) Businesses continue to underestimate employee turnover threat (07:32-10:25)
On this episode, we discuss: Tokyo Olympics 2020: Simone Biles walking away from the competition to focus on her mental health (00:21-02:44) Direct messaging replaces emails as the primary form of communication (02:45-05:46) How hybrid working will impact productivity and career progression (05:47-08:50) LinkedIn trust people to work however and wherever works best for them (08:51-11:43)
On this episode, we discuss: Switch lanes at work (00:19-02:51) Organisations need to develop 'the return to the workplace muscle' (02:52-05:41) Trendspotting as an ongoing, continuous discipline (05:42-08:00) The pandemic has created a resignation backlog (08:01-10:36)
On this episode, we discuss: TheSoul Publishing's no-meetings policy (00:19-03:04) Out-of-hours communication and its impact on mental and physical health (03:05-06:28) PwC's June 2021 Pulse Survey on eco-friendly consumerism (06:29-08:59) Pinterest becomes the first major social media network to ban weight loss adverts (09:00-11:17)
On this episode, we discuss: Poor customer service is blamed on coronavirus (00:20-02:49) Leadership lessons by Gareth Southgate (02:50-04:39) The pandemic has changed our tolerance for office work (04:40-07:23) The importance of amplification (07:24-09:59)
On this episode, we discuss: Culture more important than strategy or operations? (00:20-02:29) Gen Z workers ask city-based businesses for regional hubs (02:30-05:05) Employees expect better support to work from home permanently (05:06-07:28) The results of Iceland's world's largest trial of a shorter workweek (07:29-09:40)
On this episode, we discuss: Flexible working for some means inflexible working for others (00:20-03:04) Bumble temporarily closed all of its offices to combat workplace stress (03:05-04:53) Coaching proving to be so resilient in the face of a global pandemic (04:54-07:26) Is business travel coming back into the focus? (07:27-10:20)
On this episode, we discuss: Getting the strategy right Pop-up holidays BBC WORKLIFE research shows major risk of dying from overwork Goldman Sachs' US bankers to disclose their Covid vaccine status ahead of a return to the office
On this episode, we discuss: the burnout epidemic part-time workers are struggling to find jobs the legacy of Edward de Bono The John Lewis Partnership to equalise the parental leave
On this episode, we discuss: The average number of sick days in 2020 almost doubled from 2019 Compassionate capitalism Every single person reported feeling anxious about returning to the office in The Conversation's recent survey Maintaining a corporate culture that allows ‘positive deviants' to flourish
On this episode, we discuss: Should working from home be an employer decision? HBR's latest research: Dispersed Teams Succeed Fast, Fail Slow Tech professionals don't want to return to the office full-time Motivating middle managers to speak up about Diversity, Equality and Inclusion issues
On this episode, we discuss: The hybrid working gap A leader's high status doesn't guarantee a high project performance Having fun at work without forcing people to take part Emotional acknowledgement
On this episode, we discuss: Kellogg's and KPMG to offer staff flexible working patterns The pandemic has dramatically affected working mothers Bringing kindness to the remote workplace The financial community is driving action on sustainability
On this episode, we discuss: New skills are needed as we emerge from the pandemic The negative stigma around mental health at the workplace Homeworkers score high productivity associated with better mental health Hiring talent for specific mindsets
On this episode, we discuss: Are innovative ideas overvalued by their originators? Post-COVID work habits Will a moment of reflection each morning really make you a better leader? Goodhart's Law: when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure
On this episode, we discuss: Meaningful [pandemic] conversations Have we let dress standards drop during the pandemic? CIPD's new research on hybrid working Post-COVID-19 working arrangements
On this episode, we discuss: How useful are international comparisons when looking at gender representation? Is it time to toss SWOT analysis into the ashbin of strategy history? The potential benefits of a workforce ecosystem COVID-19 has caused employees to re-evaluate work
On this episode, we discuss: Leading work without jobs HSBC moving UK staff to permanent working from home contracts Developing the next generation of leaders The role of ‘purpose' in organisations
On this episode, we discuss: Creating a culture that embraces paternity leave The impact of male bosses upon women in the workplace Goldman Sachs younger staff objecting to remote-working conditions Asda Group's workers win their equal pay fight
On this episode, we discuss: Microbreaks during the workday Moving from crisis mode without stifling organisations The "If I can't see you, you're not doing much” mindset Leadership user manuals
On this episode, we discuss: Covid burnout on managers How to ensure gig workers are treated fairly? Productivity and time management Zoom parties and teambuilding
In this episode, we discuss: Employee well-being during a pandemic Transformational learning Do businesses need more data to tackle inequalities? Mindfulness and behaviour at work
On this episode, we discuss: Is Trust the most powerful driver of engagement and resilience? The relationship between financial targets and motivation PwC's Women in Work Index 2021 Strategic resilience during the COVID-19 crisis
On this episode, we discuss: The possible implications for remote working on mentorship The legacy of the Hampton-Alexander Review The importance of ‘meaningful work' How temporary assignments boost innovation
On this episode, we discuss: What UK Supreme Court's judgement on Uber's worker recognition could mean for the gig economy The characteristics of a leader to lead from behind The growing popularity of agile thinking Fraud research and leadership and risk at large firms
On this episode, we discuss: Artificial intelligence-based employee monitoring software UK boss of KPMG will leave following an investigation into ‘offensive remarks' Health and well-being disparities as a consequence of homeworking A 4-day work week might be edging closer
On this episode, we discuss: Meeting-management lessons from a local council's viral Zoom call Reimagining the Balanced Scorecard for the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) era ‘Boomerang' employees Employee engagement initiatives
On this episode, we discuss: Retailers' Covid-era staff rewards American employees are in no hurry to return to the office Digital workforces expect digital transformation Is an employee-centric view of the workforce now outdated?
On this episode, we discuss: Monzo founder's mental health struggle Is inauthentic behaviour hardwired into job interviews? The pandemic has put trust to the test Unilever is to insist suppliers pay 'living wage'
On this episode, we discuss: How to manage productivity in the post-Covid world The shifting employee motivations Asana's study highlights the wellbeing challenges that employees are facing Making recruitment processes diverse and inclusive in the context of age
On this episode, we discuss: What should leaders learn from Hasbro's purpose-driven revamp? Women are better leaders during a crisis The stakeholder–shareholder debate is now over Hiring process without resumes
On this episode, we discuss: If 2021 could be a breakthrough year for the four-day week Is it time to retire the title of manager? Bosses need love too! Trust in the workplace
On this episode, we discuss: Deutsche Bank's proposal about remote workers paying tax after the pandemic Organisational support for the work-life balance of home-based workers Contagious overconfidence The findings of the new ‘Ideas Report' from WeTransfer
On this episode, we discuss: Should we consider a temporary suspension of some basic rights for the benefit of the entire population? The Equal Pay Day 2020 report by the Fawcett Society Microsoft's new 'Productivity Score' COVID-19 has delayed efforts to improve diversity and inclusion
On this podcast, we discuss: How will compassionate leadership help firms face 2021? Reid's ‘positive rudeness' Aviva's new report ‘Embracing the Age of Ambiguity' A legacy of lessons from the man who built Zappos
Zalando's CEO steps down to allow his wife to pursue her own career What should UK bosses learn from the largest-ever study of working parents? AI is fast playing catch-up on the soft skills front The new survey on learning programmes by McKinsey
Britain's leading supermarkets join forces against racism Can praise from your boss be problematic? Employee voice behaviours Being good at your job won't stop age discrimination
Is it time to move on from the concept of Servant Leadership? Remote working could damage efforts to combat racism The critical skills needed by leaders to shape and define their purpose in 2021 How should CEOs solicit employee feedback?
Social activism among European CEOs is set to increase #FairRedundancy pledge Is the Internet of Behaviours necessary in the face of Covid-19? The prison of procrastination
The rise in virtual AGMs during the pandemic The possible trade-offs associated with a Circular Economy Bentley to reinvent its business to become an end-to-end carbon neutral organisation Global Peter Drucker Forum 2020 update
Focusing on results rather than hours worked £203m in refunds finally given to Virgin Holidays customers Mentors gaining leader identity and self-efficacy The concept of ‘leadership as event management'
How should leaders answer the needs of neurodiverse staff? Should women have Right to Know if men are paid more for same jobs? Employee experiences are felt and not mandated by employers What should modern workers' rights look like?
Managing a 'hybrid' workforce Overcoming Siege Mentality Good relationships at work can lead to unethical behaviour What's wrong with ‘manels'?
Clear communication is key to managing upwards Detoxifying the legacy of a narcissistic leader Do servant leaders miss out on promotions? Is the gig work the future of flexible working?
Alexandra Wilson calls for nuanced anti-racism training Calling on empathetic leadership and management to empower female workers through the pandemic Can the use of monitoring software ever be justified? Employee burnout is never a good idea
Do female board-seat targets enable meritocracy? What does UK Covid response reveal about followship? Deutsche Börse sees the biggest spin-off in the history of the German stock exchange BlackRock is introducing new rules over office romances
What can leaders learn from Covid-19 experience of Next? Smaller more focused offices are the future Investment in technology and talent needed Should flexible working be a day one right?
Safeguarding new talent to avert a leadership skills gap in construction sector What does the Rio Tinto leadership strife tell us about CSR? What is the role of business in society? The importance of ‘purpose' for driving future growth
Anti-home working press coverage risks undermining support for flexible working Should the UK public sector move to four-day week? Working from home here to stay Study suggests women choose not to progress
What does the John Lewis overhaul tell us about leading change? The ethical lessons from furlough misuse It's the commute not Covid slowing down the return to work places Contextual recruitment more effective than exam results
Siemens ending body-in-seat mentality Should working from home be seen as a benefit or a drawback? Getting creative to approach new talent Zoom meetings help marginalised staff feel included
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