Podcasts about water cooler

In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Tina Bengs (Chicago/Indianapolis), Joseph Cartafalsa (New York), and Michael Riccobono (Morristown) walk through a comprehensive compliance checklist covering mandatory leave and accommodation obligations for disability, pregnancy, and religion, along with family and medical leave laws. The speakers also address how to navigate ERISA, COBRA, and benefit plan terms to help employers keep their organizations compliant and their employees supported.

In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Robert Niccolini (Baltimore/Washington) and Anne Larson (Chicago) examine the full lifecycle of managing a challenging employee, from early identification of common types (including the workplace bully and the chronic social butterfly) to targeted strategies for communication, discipline, and documentation. Listeners will come away with a practical framework for prelitigation planning that helps organizations protect themselves before a personnel problem becomes a costly legal dispute.

In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Scott Kelly (Birmingham/Washington) and Nonnie Shivers (Phoenix) break down key compliance considerations in today's enforcement environment, including how to identify and mitigate DOJ False Claims Act risks tied to unlawful “proxy” discrimination, the permissibility of recruiting practices in higher education, and the strategic use of privileged analytics to evaluate talent acquisition strategies and reduce legal exposure.

In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Cynthia Bremer (Minneapolis), Scott James Preston (Indianapolis), and Bethany Wagner (Pittsburgh) examine the evolving landscape of workplace investigations, with a focus on how AI and remote work are reshaping the types and complexity of complaints employers face. The speakers discuss why thorough, well-documented investigations matter—from preserving employee morale to avoiding litigation exposure—and the value of involving in-house counsel early. They also walk through the most critical investigative mistakes to avoid, including selecting the wrong investigator, reaching premature conclusions, and dismissing complaints due to fatigue.

The Department of Justice's reclassification of certain marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a significant shift in federal drug policy, and employers are now facing new questions about how to respond. In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Christina Mallatt (Indianapolis) and Tae Phillips (Birmingham), who co-chair the firm's Drug Testing practice group, are joined by Phillip Russell (Tampa) to examine what the change means for workplace drug testing programs, ADA accommodation obligations, and the broader landscape of cannabis-related employment policies. Tune in for practical guidance on how employers can evaluate and update their policies in light of this evolving regulatory environment.

As social and political expression in the workplace grows more charged, employers face mounting pressure to set clear boundaries—and enforce them consistently. In this installment of our Workplace Strategies Watercooler 2026 podcast series, shareholders Brandon Shelton (Charlotte/Indianapolis), Mike Bell (Denver/Dallas) and Virginia Wooten (Charlotte) explore the legal framework governing employee speech, the risks that come with inconsistent policy enforcement, and what in-house counsel and HR professionals need to know in today's polarized environment. Listeners will come away with practical guidance on policy design, manager training, and how to respond when personal beliefs and workplace expectations collide.

Welkom terug bij Radio Raccoons! In deze elfde aflevering van het seizoen brengt jullie favoriete co-hostduo Deevid en Michiel jullie niet alleen op de hoogte van de techscoops, maar nemen ze jullie ook mee naar de Google I/O-conferentie.Paus Leo XIV komt met een opvallende encycliek over AI en menselijke waardigheid, xAI lanceert Grok Build als laatkomer in de coding agent-arena, Spotify sluit een AI-remixdeal met Universal en nog zo veel meer. In de deep dive duiken ze in alles wat Google deze week aankondigde: Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini Omni, Google Spark, een volledig vernieuwde zoekervaring… Een volledig uur besteden ze hieraan! Afsluiten doen ze met een watercooler show-off over SEO en GEO.Techscoopshttps://www.theverge.com/news/936945/pope-leo-letter-encyclical-ai-anthropic-labor-warfarehttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/935379/spotify-umg-ai-covers-remixhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/936072/spotify-umg-ai-music-remix-cover-superfanhttps://the-decoder.com/stability-ai-launches-stable-audio-3-0-with-up-to-six-minute-tracks-and-open-weights/http://the-decoder.com/alibabas-latest-ai-model-ran-autonomously-for-35-hours-to-optimize-code-for-its-own-custom-chip/https://the-decoder.com/x-ai-plays-catch-up-with-grok-build-its-first-terminal-based-coding-agent/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/05/anthropic-blames-dystopian-sci-fi-for-training-ai-models-to-act-evil/https://the-decoder.com/openai-burned-through-1-22-per-dollar-earned-even-after-stripping-out-stock-based-compensation/Deep divehttps://www.theverge.com/tech/934260/google-io-ai-singularity-demis-hassabishttps://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/models-and-research/gemini-models/gemini-3-5/https://www.theverge.com/tech/933699/google-gemini-redesign-ai-3-5-flash-io-2026https://the-decoder.com/googles-gemini-3-5-flash-follows-anthropic-and-openai-in-making-newer-ai-models-significantly-pricier/https://www.theverge.com/tech/933921/google-wants-to-compete-with-anthropics-mythoshttps://deepmind.google/models/gemini-omni/https://www.theverge.com/tech/933552/google-gemini-ai-omni-flash-media-video-io-2026https://www.theverge.com/tech/936507/gemini-omni-hands-on-deepfake-ai-videohttps://www.theverge.com/tech/932970/google-search-ai-update-io-2026https://www.theverge.com/tech/934217/google-search-box-does-everything-ai-io-2026https://www.theverge.com/tech/932996/google-gemini-spark-antigravity-io-2026https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/934478/if-google-cant-make-ai-agents-useful-maybe-no-one-canhttps://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/935056/google-vibe-coding-first-android-app-gemini-ai-studiohttps://www.theverge.com/tech/934628/google-io-2026-android-ai-studio-widgets-shortcutshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/933705/google-gemini-app-updates-io-2026https://www.theverge.com/tech/933424/google-synthid-c2pa-content-credentials-expansionhttps://www.theverge.com/tech/933125/android-xr-samsung-warby-parker-gentle-monster-project-aura-xreal-google-io-2026https://www.theverge.com/tech/933026/google-pics-app-workspace-ai-images-io-2026https://the-decoder.com/google-deepminds-alphaproof-nexus-solves-decades-old-math-problems-for-a-few-hundred-dollars/Watercooler show-offhttps://the-decoder.com/google-says-geo-and-aeo-are-a-myth-and-traditional-seo-is-all-you-need-for-ai-search/

Welkom terug bij Radio Raccoons! Na een maand met twee unieke afleveringen, zijn jullie favoriete co-hosts Deevid en Michiel terug met een rasechte Radio Raccoonsaflevering. De tiende al van het achtste seizoen al intussen. De grote techscoops van de afgelopen twee weken vielen weer te bespeuren bij de grotere spelers:

In this episode, Amanda and Tony discuss the Bitcoin Las Vegas conference takeaways, the Clarity Act's status and when it may pass, Meta utilizing the USDC stablecoin for payments to creators, Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky's sentencing, and Tether's continued business growth and expansion.Brought to you by

In this episode Amanda Whitcroft and I discuss the following crypto topics:- Bitcoin's boring price action - Clarity Act update - are we close to stablecoin yield compromise? - Franklin Templeton's Crypto acquisition - Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter - Crypto backed MortgagesBrought to you by

Welkom terug bij Radio Raccoons! Een speciale aflevering vandaag, want jullie co-hostduo Deevid en Michiel waren vandaag te gast op het Samsung Partnerevent 2026. Aan deze technologietop wijden ze een hele deep dive, compleet met interview en nabespreking. Maar wees gerust, ook de techscoops van de voorbije twee weken komen uitgebreid aan bod. OpenAI neemt langs de ene kant afscheid van Sora (en experimenten als ‘Sexy ChatGPT'), maar voegt wel plugins toe aan Codex. Claude neemt nu volledig je computer over, Google maakt gesprekken met AI nog menselijker met Gemini Flash Live, en met TurboQuant wordt AI plots een pak zuiniger met je geheugen. Tot slot sluiten ze af met een watercooler show-off: de kruising tussen fruit en… Temptation Island?Techscoopshttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/the-end-of-sora-also-means-the-end-of-disneys-1-billion-openai-investment/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/openai-plans-to-shut-down-sora-just-15-months-after-its-launch/https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/902368/openai-sora-dead-ai-video-generation-competitionhttps://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-4-mini-and-nano/https://www.zdnet.com/article/gpt-5-4-mini-and-nano/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/chatgpt-wont-talk-dirty-any-time-soon-as-sexy-mode-turns-off-investors-report-says/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/openai-brings-plugins-to-codex-closing-some-of-the-gap-with-claude-code/https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/lyria-3-pro/https://the-decoder.com/suno-5-5-lets-users-sing-their-own-ai-generated-songs-with-a-personalized-voice-feature/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/the-debut-of-gemini-3-1-flash-live-could-make-it-harder-to-know-if-youre-talking-to-a-robot/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/claude-code-can-now-take-over-your-computer-to-complete-tasks/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/google-says-new-turboquant-compression-can-lower-ai-memory-usage-without-sacrificing-quality/https://the-decoder.com/anthropic-leak-reveals-new-model-claude-mythos-with-dramatically-higher-scores-on-tests-than-any-previous-model/Watercooler show-offhttps://the-decoder.com/ai-generated-dating-show-pulls-10-million-views-per-episode-on-tiktok/

Listen as Bryant and Caitlyn rate, debate, and discuss their favorite and least favorite movies of 2025 in the annual Brass Magnifier Awards! *The first portion of the episode is spoiler free*Make sure to follow us:Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok- @opsilverscreenFacebook- Operation: Silver Screen

Welkom terug bij Radio Raccoons! Geen opvallende gasten in de deep dive deze keer, maar Deevid en Michiel bespreken wel zoals altijd het belangrijkste uit de tech- en AI-wereld van de afgelopen twee weken - van de nieuwste OpenAI-modellen (GPT 5.3 Instant en 5.4) en Claude's gigantische contextvenster, tot opvallende moves zoals Meta's overname van een AI social network en Google's opvallende stap richting een Workspace CLI. In de deep dive duiken ze in de razendsnelle opmars van OpenClaw, ze bespreken de handige tool canirun.ai en ze sluiten af met een straffe watercooler show-off waarin AI zelfs een rol speelt in experimentele medische toepassingen.Techscoopshttps://openai.com/index/gpt-5-3-instant/https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-4/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/openai-introduces-gpt-5-4-with-more-knowledge-work-capability/https://claude.com/blog/1m-context-gahttps://the-decoder.com/claude-can-now-create-interactive-charts-and-visualizations-directly-in-chat/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/googles-new-command-line-tool-can-plug-openclaw-into-your-workspace-data/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/ai-can-rewrite-open-source-code-but-can-it-rewrite-the-license-too/https://malus.sh/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/meta-acquires-moltbook-the-ai-agent-social-network/https://the-decoder.com/hollywood-copyright-complaints-force-bytedance-to-shelve-global-launch-of-ai-video-generator-seedance-2-0/Deep divehttps://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/nvidia-is-reportedly-planning-its-own-open-source-openclaw-competitor/https://build.nvidia.com/spark/openclawhttps://the-decoder.com/perplexitys-personal-computer-promises-a-tireless-ai-agent-for-200-a-month/https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8JZHGV2GD2Ahttps://www.aastocks.com/en/mobile/news.aspx?newsid=NOW.1509216&newssource=AAFNhttps://www.businessinsider.com/china-openclaw-lobster-craze-uninstall-ai-agent-paid-side-hustle-2026-3https://the-decoder.com/china-pushes-openclaw-one-person-companies-with-millions-in-ai-agent-subsidies/Tooltiphttps://www.canirun.ai/Watercooler show-offhttps://the-decoder.com/ai-consultant-uses-chatgpt-alphafold-and-grok-to-find-a-possible-treatment-for-his-dogs-cancer/

This episode of the Candid Comms podcast focuses on Rachel's new book, which is about to be published. You'll discover the history behind it, how the book came to be and what you can expect. Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication was published in 2024. Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees is being published by Kogan Page in April 2026. You can order them via your favourite bookstore or find them online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Rachel's books are available to order or pre-order today from your favourite bookshop. Or use the code CANDIDCOMMS via www.koganpage.com to save 25%. Resources: Enhance intranet from Rachel and Jon Miller. See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Useful links: Explore the All Things IC Live website and purchase tickets Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

This episode of the Candid Comms podcast launches season eight. Thank you for tuning in! Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in April 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop. Or use the code CANDIDCOMMS via www.koganpage.com to save 25%. Resources: Enhance intranet from Rachel and Jon Miller. See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Useful links: Explore the All Things IC Live website and purchase tickets Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

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Verizon apologizes after a wide spread power outage. Registration for tickets for the 2028 Olympics started yesterday! Office water coolers are said to have more bacteria than tap water. A traveler at the Pittsburgh Airport saw his luggage come out in a unique fashion!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 7! We're talking about three things to start doing and three things to stop doing. We visit the Couples Inc. Water Cooler to celebrate our 7th season AND our 100th episode! Thanks for listening! Here's the Psychology Today info about taking time off.

This episode of the Candid Comms podcast marks the end of 2025. Thank you for tuning in this year. Resources in this episode: Enhance intranet from Rachel and Jon Miller. See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop. Or use the code CANDIDCOMMS via Koganpage.com to save 25%. Useful links: Explore the All Things IC Live website and purchase tickets Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

We’re off to a rocky start today thanks to a new ad from Bakers Delight about our upcoming Christmas (or Chrissie if you will) lunch, and yes for a good time head to the Nova Player App to secure a spot at the table! Plus, we’re teetering on the edge today, covering all the topics from vegetarianism to sexism and we’re doubling down on them! 00:09 - Do you want to come to Chrissie's Chrissy Lunch? 01:46 - Mystic is in the house! 05:57 - Jeff Goldbum said He's gone VEGO, Thanks to Wicked? 09:24 - But what do Vego's eat at Xmas? 14:28 - Chrissie's Clickbait #1 15:43 - Menulog is no longer...in Australia! 17:22 - Chrissie's Quizzie 21:32 - Big Brother's got a Sexist Bruce 26:58 - The Shortcut Queen is coming to YOUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the Candid Comms podcast is for you if you are a comms leader. Maybe you're a head of comms, a chief communications officer or senior IC manager. If you are working in such a position, everything you say, everything you write, everything you advise feels up for scrutiny and it often is. Bearing in mind my own experience from working in-house, I know how lonely it can be when you are at the top, when you are the most senior comms person inside your organisation. What's often missing is a sense of community, a safe space and a confidential sounding board where you can ask for help and test your ideas before going back into your organisation. This is why the All Things IC Inner Circle exists. I launched them in 2020 and have been running cohorts since 2021. Six in-house IC pros and I work together for three months at a time via masterminds and power hours.  See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Explore the All Things IC Live website and purchase tickets Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

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Co-hosts Patrick Halley, WIA President and CEO, and Leslie Stimson, Inside Towers Washington Bureau Chief, discussed the evolution of satellite-to-phone, direct-to-device (D2D) technology with Tim Farrar, founder of TMF Associates. Tim founded his consultancy in 2002 to undertake technical, market and financial consulting across the satellite and telecom sectors.In this discussion, Farrar explains how D2D technology allows standard smartphones to access satellite networks, and highlights the limitations of the technology. The conversation also covers the recent announcement of Lynk Global to merge with Omnispace and the challenges of seamless switching between terrestrial and satellite networks.Support the show

I have just released dates for All Things IC Live 2026. Our popular quarterly masterclass and mastermind will be taking place on 11 March, 13 May, 9 September and 9 December 2026. These are in-person days in London, UK and if you are working in-house you're welcome to join us. This latest episode of my Candid Comms podcast looks at what All Things IC Live is, how it works and what you can expect. See the All Things IC Live site to book a ticket, read what your peers think and sign up to join us. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Explore the All Things IC Live website and purchase tickets Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

What role does artificial intelligence (AI) play inside organisations? How can we set ourselves up for success? In this podcast episode you'll discover one thing to know, one thing to do and one thing to think about, when it comes to AI implementation and communication. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

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Do you need to write an internal communication strategy? If you're not sure where to start, or the format it needs to be in, you're in the right place. In this podcast episode you'll discover one thing to know, one thing to do and one thing to think about, when it comes to creating an IC strategy.  Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of Rachel's website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

Managing comedy at the office.

This episode examines peers and why they matter for internal communication. You'll discover one thing to know, one thing to do and one thing to think about. Rachel discusses why having a strong peer network matters for IC professionals.  She also analyses opportunities for peers inside organisations and why they are beneficial.  Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast See the All Things IC Inner Circle page of her website to find out more about the next cohort: https://www.allthingsic.com/1-2-1/the-all-things-ic-inner-circle/ Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

What is relevancy? Why does it matter for internal communication? Rachel has examined this topic in this episode of the Candid Comms podcast.  Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

Who should write an internal communication strategy? Does it have to be the most senior comms pro? What inputs should you use? Rachel has discussed this topic in detail in this episode of her Candid Comms podcast. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Use the code CANDIDCOMMS to remove 25% at the checkout. Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC. 

Why is internal communication important during an organisational crisis? Rachel welcomes Alison Arnot to the Candid Comms podcast.  Alison is an award-winning consultant, trainer, speaker and author with over 25 years' experience in PR, internal communication and crisis communication. Based in Scotland and working globally, she is a specialist in internal crisis communication preparedness and training, and author of Internal Communication in Times of Crisis: How to secure employee trust, support and advocacy in crisis situations. During this interview, Rachel and Alison discuss what crisis comms is, how to reduce harm and the crucial role of internal communication. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  You can save 25% off any Kogan Page book via koganpage.com using the code CANDIDCOMMS. Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.   

Do you need to build a business case for investment in your internal communication? Perhaps your internal communication team needs to expand, or your channels need refreshing. If you need to write a business case, you're in the right place. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  You can save 25% off any Kogan Page book via koganpage.com using the code CANDIDCOMMS. Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.   

Welcome to the Candid Comms podcast. This show launches season seven. In this episode, you'll discover what's coming up in this season. Rachel also shares news about her trip to Australia in September 2025. Full show notes can be found at www.allthingsic.com/podcast Order Rachel's books Rachel has written two books. Internal Communication Strategy: design, develop and transform your organizational communication is out now. You can order it via your favourite bookstore or find it online including Amazon (affiliate link), Waterstones, Barnes & Noble and Foyles. Or see the All Things IC website to order a signed limited edition. Her upcoming book, Successful Change Communication: how to inform, involve and inspire employees, will be published by Kogan Page in 2026. It is available to pre-order today from your favourite bookshop.  Useful links: Add your name to receive Rachel's monthly Water Cooler newsletter. All show notes: allthingsic.com/podcast. Rachel's All Things IC website, featuring 1800 free blog posts. All Things IC Online Masterclasses, where you can enrol in training. Find Rachel on Instagram @rachelallthingsic or LinkedIn. Thank you for stopping by, Rachel Miller, Founder, All Things IC.   

In this follow-up to last week's On Record PR episode on partner leadership, host Jennifer Simpson Carr sits down again with Mark Beese, leadership consultant and member of Furia Rubel's International Faculty, to focus on the next generation of law firm leaders, including senior associates, junior partners, and rising stars preparing to take on leadership roles.

In our final water cooler chat of Season 3, join Nicole as we dive into what real courage looks like for OCD families—facing fears, bearing discomfort, and building resilience through ERP and I-CBT. Whether you're supporting a loved one or on your own recovery journey, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that every act of bravery counts and that you're never alone. Join us as we celebrate our community's strength and look forward to Season 4!

Anyone lucky enough to have seen Wim Wenders' 2023 masterpiece Perfect Days is familiar with the dignity of professional Japanese toilet cleaners. Mark Eltringham, the publisher of the excellent future of work newsletter Workplace Insight, hasn't seen Wenders' movie, but he is nonetheless sympathetic to the dignity of the armies of invisible workers paid to clean up our mess - from those who tidy up offices to to those who scrub public toilets. We conveniently ignore this precariat, Eltringham argues, when it comes to imagining the impact of AI on jobs. While tech elites debate hybrid schedules and productivity algorithms, these essential workers remain largely untouched by automation's promises and threats, establishing a convenient myopia in our understanding of work's future. So next time you go to your office or use a public bathroom, Eltringham suggests spare a thought for the professionals who made the experience palatable - and ask yourself why it's their voices that are missing from our mostly privileged and solipsistic AI centric conversations about the future of work. 1. The "Solipsism Problem" in Work DiscourseEltringham argues that workplace conversations about AI, remote work, and the "death of the office" suffer from solipsism - knowledge workers project their own experiences onto the entire workforce, ignoring that these discussions only apply to maybe 30-40% of workers.2. AI's Uneven Impact Across Job TypesWhile tech elites debate AI's productivity effects, vast numbers of workers - from toilet cleaners to factory workers - remain largely untouched by automation. The AI revolution is primarily a knowledge worker phenomenon, not a universal workplace transformation.3. The Return-to-Office ParadoxTech companies like Google and Microsoft led the push to get employees back into offices, despite having the most sophisticated remote work capabilities. This suggests that even digital-native companies see value in physical proximity that goes beyond mere productivity metrics.4. "Weak Ties" Matter More Than Water Cooler MomentsEltringham dismisses the clichéd "water cooler conversation" argument for offices, arguing instead that the real value lies in "weak ties" - the informal networks that help you connect with people who know other people, creating problem-solving chains that are harder to replicate virtually.5. Work Culture Trumps Office DesignA good working culture in a badly designed office will make people happy, but a bad culture in a beautiful office won't. The focus on trendy office furniture and Silicon Valley-style spaces misses the point - relationships and culture matter more than design aesthetics.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Fam, is your child struggling with anxiety or OCD behaviors in the classroom? This Water Cooler Chats episode breaks down the warning signs parents and teachers often miss, plus actionable strategies to help. Drawing from the International OCD Foundation's latest research, we explore why 1 in 100 youth have OCD, how symptoms can hide for years before diagnosis, and what you can do right now to support your child or students. Whether you're a parent watching your child struggle or an educator wanting to help, you'll find hope, validation, and real-world next steps. You are not alone.

On a morning in early-1986 in Arizona, someone sat hunched over a desk, furiously writing a letter. And almost every line of this letter included a direct threat of violence this person was going to inflict on the recipient. They kept writing, embellishing every horrible thing that they wanted to do. Finally, they finished writing and read over the letter—it was explicit and terrifying, just as they'd hoped. They put the letter down, glanced at a cardboard box sitting on the floor, and smiled. Nobody would ever suspect that the contents of that plain box would soon help them carry out the bizarre murder plot they'd had running through their head for months.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Brice walks Rob through one of the wildest stories you'll hear on the internet this summer.

Water Cooler Talk w/ Brice Izyah: Antipasto Get Together Welcome to Water Cooler Talk where the Purple Pants Badass, Brice, fills Rob Cesternino in on all the pop culture moments he needs to know about. Today, Brice takes Rob on a deep dive into one of the wildest stories on the internet this summer. From the Fourth of July antipasto salad drama blowing up on TikTok to all the unforgettable characters from Scott County, Virginia, Brice walks Rob through every twist and turn of this viral saga. It's not just a podcast—it's a get‑together of two podcasters  that know each other. Never miss any of our podcasts!LISTEN: Subscribe to ⁠Rob Has a Podcast⁠WATCH:  Subscribe to the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠SUPPORT:  ⁠Become a RHAP Patron⁠ for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss game libraries, game mods, and the point. Doing this podcast every week doesn't come anywhere close to paying the bills, but that's not why we do it. A studio isn't a content machine chasing dollars; it's a bunch of people passionate about making cool stuff! It's good to have that reminder every once in a while.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib7fzLf59voSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bscotch.crashlands2Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crashlands-2/id152819933100:24 Intro00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:19 Switch 231:19 Jumpylumpa Leapylow: AKA Dageki - What are you brothers getting from these podcasts? 48:27 ButterMilkLoveNugget: If and when crashlands 2 becomes a blockbuster hit, do you think anyone will be making any mods to the game to further enhance or change the experienceTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Truth, Lies, and Work is the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week: random chats, rogue employees, and resilience in the job market. We're digging into what really builds strong cultures – and where we might be fooling ourselves.

Today's agenda:  The a** itch salad bar The pantless employee Motion lotion Hide your kids at work day The (broken) decorative periscope Malicious salsa Growling at work The world's greatest email subject line Plan B receipt Ear licking Your To-Do List: Grab merch, submit Questions & Comments, and make sure that you're the first to know about our In-Person Meetings (events!) at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrbesties.com⁠⁠⁠. Follow your Besties across the socials and check out our resumes here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrbesties.com/about⁠⁠⁠.  Subscribe to the HR Besties Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://hr-besties.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠⁠ We look forward to seeing you in our next meeting - don't worry, we'll have a hard stop! Yours in Business + Bullsh*t,  Leigh, Jamie & Ashley Follow Bestie Leigh! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@hrmanifesto⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hrmanifesto⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hrmanifesto.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow Bestie Ashley! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@managermethod⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/managermethod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://managermethod.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow Bestie Jamie! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.millennialmisery.com/⁠⁠⁠ Humorous Resources: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ Millennial Misery: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ Horrendous HR: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠ • ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Tune in to “HR Besties,” a business, work and management podcast hosted by Leigh Elena Henderson (HRManifesto), Ashley Herd (ManagerMethod) and Jamie Jackson (Humorous_Resources), where we navigate the labyrinth of corporate culture, from cringe corporate speak to toxic leadership. Whether you're in Human Resources or not, corporate or small business, we offer sneak peeks into surviving work, hiring strategies, and making the employee experience better for all. Tune in for real talk on employee engagement, green flags in the workplace, and how to turn red flags into real change. Don't miss our chats about leadership, career coaching, and takes from work travel and watercooler gossip. Get new episodes every Wednesday, follow us on socials for the latest updates, and join us at our virtual happy hours to share your HR stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 in episode 132: Around the Water Cooler | Josh; Brian and Shipper are joined in studio by Josh, a fellow co-worker at Pitt Ohio. Josh has been on the road for 8 years, and in that time has gone from city driving to line haul, and back to city. He shared the many experiences, from what it's like driving in the city, to what he's enjoyed about his time in the industry. Josh and his brother Zach, who will join us on a later show, are third generation truck drivers. It was great to hear the experience of someone who sets off on a career that is full of wild experiences, but is also very reliable. This conversation was incredible, and so were the many stories he shared with the guys. We hope you enjoy it! KEEP US FUELED: buymeacoffee.com/hammerlane EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOOD: www.preparewithhll.com LEAVE A VOICEMAIL: 515-585-MERK(6375) EMAIL US YOUR STORIES: hllpodcast@protonmail.com Website: www.hammerlanelegends.com Gear: https://www.hammerlanelegends.com/gear YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TWlB5Yqx8JlQr3p3bkkMg Facebook: www.facebook.com/hammerlanelegends Instagram Desktop: www.instagram.com/hammerlanelegends Instagram Mobile: @hammerlanelegends Twitter Desktop: www.twitter.com/HLLPodcast Twitter Mobile: @HLLpodcast Produced by: Jack Merkel Follow Jack on Instagram @jack_theproducer 

The Pitt, The White Lotus, and Severance have people talking about TV again. A writer from The Pitt and Vulture's Kathryn VanArendonk explain why. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Miles Bryan, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: http://www.vox.com/members A scene from the medical drama The Pitt. Photograph by Warrick Page/Max via HBO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Today’s Show: 00:00:00  Introduction 02:58:22  I’d Be A Rich Pervert 05:11:12  A New Batch Of Fake Disorder Tiktards 14:25:08  A Person With Every Disorder Gets Denied For Disability 16:46:19  The Rare Verbal Non-Verbal 20:10:23  DID Douche Full Of Furry Personalities 23:44:02  Meade Is In To Black Chicks! 28:16:03  Teacher Is Upset About The Student’s […] The post Tainting The Office Water Cooler With Your Gross Ass Herpes Urine first appeared on Distorted View Daily.

The duo kicks things off by discussing the upcoming Brice Birthday Bash and the Purple Pants Podcast's special content for the week. Brice then introduces Rob to some TikTok sensations, including Aunt D and her daughters Shayana and Brianna, sharing their heartwarming story and viral moments. The conversation shifts to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour, with Brice recounting his frustrating experience trying to secure tickets through Ticketmaster's chaotic presale system.

Today, Rob Cesternino and Brice chatted about the latest Speidi drama.