Dr. Kalifa Oliver joins How We Work to talk about using data to initiate change, how to support parents at work, creating boundaries for showing up at work, and why inclusivity isn't hard, but being an a-hole is just easier. Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSKalifa's websiteCheck out our latest report -> The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First CultureFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

In research conducted by Workhuman® and BLK Men in Tech into the experience of Black employees in the tech industry, four challenges at work rose to the surface: bringing their authentic selves to work, the effect of negative workplace experiences on their mental health, their broader financial responsibilities, and difficulties with career advancement. Kham Ward, founder of BLK Men in Tech, returns to the show to discuss the research, including the power of mentorship and the importance of understanding the financial well-being of Black employees.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSBlack Men in TechKham on LinkedInFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

"When people look back on their experiences, they don't store those experiences like videos and just replay them end to end. Most of what we experience dissolves, and what we're left with are just certain scenes, snippets, or moments, and those are the peak moments."Dan Heath is a senior fellow at Duke University’s CASE center, the founder of ThinkWell, and a 4-time NY Times bestselling author. In this episode, he discusses the research behind creating peak moments, including in the employee experience.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSDan's websiteCheck out our latest report -> The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First CultureFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

There is no shortage of data in the world of work. But often, it can feel as if analytics and metrics are measured and sent to the ether rather than used as the basis for continual change. As work has evolved, one question has followed: How do we use data to keep pace and even get ahead of changes to improve the employee experience?Kevin Campbell is the Employee Experience Scientist at Qualtrics and Founder of Lifted Leadership LLC. In this episode, we dive DEEP into the power of data and what it can tell us about how to improve the world of work if we choose to act on it.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSKevin on LinkedInCheck out our latest report -> The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First CultureFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

Failing or falling short can be a disheartening experience, but often it's also a learning experience. Bouncing back from failure is far more valuable to growth than striving for perfection.Reshma Saujani is an author, speaker, and founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms. On this episode, she discusses how failure made her more courageous and what she wants to instill in the next generation of young girls so they strive to dream big."To be great you have to make mistakes, you have to fail." Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSReshma's siteCheck out our latest report -> The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First CultureFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, Workhuman Live keynote speaker, and professional troublemaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones joins the show to talk about making friends with fear, causing professional trouble, and living audaciously. Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSLuvvie's siteCheck out our latest report -> The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First CultureFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

In part 1, we discussed where the workforce is– many employees are still looking for a new job, caretakers and employee resource group members are feeling acute stress, and the way an employee works has a profound impact on their experienceOn this episode, Dr. Meisha-ann Martin and Dr. Isha Vicaria pick up their conversation with the findings and action steps from the latest iQ report survey, The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First Culture.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSCheck out the report -> The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First CultureFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

Work has fundamentally changed over the last three years. As a team, we wanted to understand the kaleidoscope of the employee experience in today’s workplace environment. How work has evolved broadly, yes, but further, how it has impacted groups of employees differently.On this episode, Dr. Meisha-ann Martin is joined by Dr. Isha Vicaria to discuss some of the findings from the latest iQ report survey, The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First Culture. Stay tuned for part 2!Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSCheck out the report -> The Evolution of Work: The Value of an Employee-First CultureFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

What if we told you that global corporations could learn more from an ad-hoc group of hackers than vice versa? As organizations worldwide face complex problems, they can and should take a page from small, nimble groups that make up for their lack of resources with extraordinary ingenuity.Paulo Savaget is an associate professor at Oxford University’s Engineering Sciences Department and the Saïd Business School. He is also the author of the new book "The Four Workarounds: How the World's Scrappiest Organizations Tackle Complex Problems." This episode discusses how organizations can get scrappy and find workarounds to succeed.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSPaulo's bookCheck out our latest research with Gallup: "From Praise to Profits: The Business Case for Recognition at Work"FOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

Mauro Porcini is the chief design officer at PepsiCo and the author of the new book The Human Side of Innovation: The Power of People in Love with People. On this episode of How We Work, he discusses his career journey, the people who have inspired him, and the power of curiosity.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSMauro's book5 HR Trends Shaping 2023: Priorities for Human Resource Management in the Future of WorkFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

2022 was a year defined by quiet quitting and economic uncertainty. And spoiler alert, 2023 might be more of the same. Host Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin discusses the investments employers need to make in order to care for their people and, as a result, their businesses in the year ahead.This episode covers why now is not the time to de-vest from cultural initiatives like diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being. We also uncover new depths to the benefits of remote work and what went well in 2022 that we hope carries into the new year.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKS5 HR Trends Shaping 2023: Priorities for Human Resource Management in the Future of WorkFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

Quiet Quitting is the talk of the workplace, but can anyone give us a clear definition? Is it disengagement? Is it employees setting boundaries? Is it actually quitting? Anybody?In this episode, we're getting into everything Quiet Quitting is, what it isn't, and what companies can do to address the very real problem at its core. To help us make sense of it all, we're joined by the new vice president of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Sustainability at Mozilla and friend of the show, KeyAnna Schmiedl.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSKeyAnna on LinkedInCheck out Workhuman's latest report in collaboration with Gallup: "Amplifying Wellbeing at Work and Beyond Through the Power of Recognition."FOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

It’s November 2020. Much of the world is still quarantining. It’s the heat of the election count in the US. And for the last few months, demonstrations in support of Black lives have hit streets worldwide after the killings of Black men and women throughout the spring and summer. Fear, sadness, anger, stress, frustration, all those emotions felt by the Black community needed to go somewhere. They needed to be expressed and channeled into something actionable, something lasting. Kham Ward is the founder of BLK Men in Tech, an organization born out of the need to create a space for young Black men to be their authentic selves. A place where they can gain access to resources and community that can show them paths to career advancement in the tech world. On this episode of How We Work, Kham talks about founding the organization, sustainable inclusivity, and the superpowers of a values-driven neighborhood. Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSBLK Men in TechKham on LinkedInCheck out Workhuman's latest report in collaboration with Gallup: “Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition.”FOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

Workplace trainings have a bad habit of ringing hollow at times. They can feel forced. They tend to provide a mere short-term surge in action. And ultimately, they can feel inadequate. When that training centers around making your workplace more just, more equitable, and anti-racist, you want that training to create a long-lasting effect. Doyin Richards is an author, speaker, and the founder of the Anti-Racism Fight Club™, a no-nonsense, high-energy, interactive workshop that aims to end racism in workplaces and communities throughout the globe. In this episode, he discusses the philosophies behind his organization, how anti-racism can sustainably become a part of the workplace, and how both self-care and discomfort are necessary ingredients in this movement. Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSDoyin's websiteDoyin on LinkedInDoyin on InstagramCheck out Workhuman's latest report in collaboration with Gallup: “Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition.”FOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

Feedback doesn't have the best reputation. It's awkward, anxiety-inducing, and somehow it's also a sandwich? The truth is, if good communication and collaboration are habits of your team, feedback is nothing to fear. Joe Hirsch is an author, columnist, and communications expert focused on fixing feedback. Joe lays out and helps companies develop strategies managers and employees can use to create a culture of fearless feedback and open communication.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSJoe's websiteJoe's bookJoe on LinkedInJoe on TwitterCheck out Workhuman's latest report in collaboration with Gallup: “Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition.”FOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

To change anything at scale, you need to collect data. You need to know the depth of an issue or trend to efficiently and effectively respond to it. When those issues and trends pertain to the people at your workplace, data can't just be numbers. Qualitative data, their stories, the words they say, need as many slides in the deck. KeyAnna Schmiedl, Global Head of Culture & Inclusion at Wayfair, developed the DEI Maturity Matrix to blend the analytical and anecdotal. The dashboard gives her and every other employee at Wayfair a glimpse into how the organization is continually shaping and improving the employee experience and has led to new innovations in how they make their workplace more inclusive and equitable.Edited & mixed by: Rob ValoisMusic by: Breakmaster CylinderLINKSKeyAnna on LinkedInCheck out Workhuman's latest report in collaboration with Gallup: “Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition.”FOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

Elevated levels of stress and burnout have been some of the top issues for the workforce across industries and just about every employee demographic for years. But there is hope. As we become more aware of these issues, we learn strategies for what we can do to help ourselves. Enter this episode's guest. Nataly Kogan is an author and the founder and CEO of Happier. Her and her company's mission is to help people build emotional fitness to better handle stress and live a little, well, happier. She joins How We Work to discuss her experience of burning out and how improving her relationship with herself improved her ability to manage stress and her relationships with everyone else in her life. LINKSHappier.comNataly's booksNataly's YouTube channelNataly on LinkedInNataly on InstagramCheck out Workhuman's latest report in collaboration with Gallup: “Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition.”FOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

With so much change in the workplace, it is worth taking a step back and looking at the larger trends shaping our working experience. Like the fact that many people are looking for jobs at organizations that didn't exist a few years ago. And they might not even live in the same time zone. And that's not really too much of a problem anymore. Best-selling author, podcast host, and Workhuman® Live keynote speaker Malcolm Gladwell joins Stacy Thompson and the How We Work podcast to discuss the macro factors shaping work now and in the future. He also discusses what he has learned as the leader of a team and how to find what works best with every employee. LINKSMalcolm's websiteRevisionist History podcastCheck out Workhuman's latest report in collaboration with Gallup: “Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition.”FOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

Last month Workhuman® and Gallup released a new research report titled, “Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition.” It’s chock full of interesting insights – like the fact that only 1 in 4 employees strongly agrees they feel connected to their company culture. Among other things, the research shows recognition is the antidote to that feeling of disconnect that’s fueling the Great Resignation. Dr. Isha Vicaria, people data analyst at Workhuman, joined the Gallup Podcast to chat with Gallup’s Editor-in-Chief, Mohamed Younis, about what the findings mean for organizations looking to build people-first cultures. They discussed the five pillars of recognition and how feeling recognized at work not only makes you more productive, but also adds to your quality of life. This week we’re publishing that conversation on our feed!LINKS“Unleashing the Human Element at Work: Transforming Workplaces Through Recognition.”The Gallup Podcast Gallup.comFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter

In our last three workplace surveys, we have found that everyone at work feels stress. But one group of employees that is consistently stressed more than their counterparts is parents. This is especially true of millennial parents and parents who started a new job during COVID. What do companies need to do? Author and parental leave advocate, Josh Levs, joins the show to discuss how we got here, what parents really need for a less stressful working experience, and how rebuilding parental leave policies and culture is good for business.LINKS:Josh's websiteDad factsJosh's BookJosh on TwitterJosh on InstagramJosh on LinkedInFOLLOW US:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebookYouTubeWorkhuman Content Newsletter