Best Retaining Gen Z Talent Podcasts (2025)

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Fireworks, Food, and Freedom: The 4th of July Episode 24:26

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We figured, hey it’s the 4th of July. Let’s skip the heavy stuff and just talk food, fireworks, and all the random things that make this holiday what it is. This week, we're keeping it light because it's the 4th of July and nobody needs a lecture while they're flipping burgers or chasing kids around the backyard. We’re talking backyard games, cooko…

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211. How To Get Anything You Want At Work (The BATNA Method), with Richard Birke 34:14

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…

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From the Classroom to Boardroom: How School Policies Harmed Gen Z in the Workplace 19:26

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Hosted by Rebecca Burtram & Adam Howard | AscendED Consulting Gen Z is here, and leaders across industries are struggling to manage them. Low initiative. High turnover. Fragile under feedback. Sound familiar? In this episode, two former educators-turned-workplace consultants pull back the curtain on the real reason Gen Z is struggling at work: a sc…

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210. Could £139k be the cost of motherhood? PLUS! The death of job boards, emotion hacks and the best manager stories on LinkedIn 1:00:22

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals.Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace su…

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Teen Worker Tells All: What Gen Z Really Thinks About Jobs with Kayla Doyle 30:22

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We’ve always wanted to hear it straight from the source so this week, we brought in a real Gen Zer (and Steve’s daughter) to break down what it’s actually like to be young and working today. This one’s personal and eyevopening. We’re joined by Kayla, Steve’s high school aged daughter, who’s already on her third job and has plenty to say about what’…

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209. How to Lead Without Saying a Word, with award-winning orchestra conductor, Roit Feldenkreis 33:45

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we're stepping off the corporate stage and into the orchestra pit — to explore what business leaders can learn from the world of classical …

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208. Steve Jobs wisdom, Gen-Z hustle and the perfectionist trap. PLUS! Is your Zoom set-up saying 'I don't care?' 54:00

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace s…

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Branding, Grit, and the New Face of Construction with Stefanie Couch 31:00

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We knew Stefanie Couch was gonna bring the heat when she showed up in her pink hat and yep, she delivered. We’re talking branding in the trades, leading teams across generations, and how to stand out without selling out. She grew up in a family lumber yard, crushed it in the corporate world, and now she runs her own agency helping construction comp…

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207. What happens when leaders start being kind? With Jeff LeBlanc 41:59

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re taking on a big leadership myth: that kindness is weakness. Alongside guest Jeff LeBlanc — lecturer, Forbes-featured strategist, and …

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206. Digital eye-rolls, loud living and Pride Month silence. PLUS! Should we regulate management? 56:59

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday roundup of workplace culture, behavioural science, and real-world leadership challenges. This week, we’re digging into: 🔥 Stories …

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Hey Boomers; How do you stop the dumpster fire 21:36

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We're not here to sugarcoat it—some of the worst dumpster fires we see in business start at the top. And we know, because we’ve either helped put them out or accidentally started a few ourselves. This episode came out of a real conversation about leadership gone sideways—owners jumping in to save the day when what they really need to do is get out …

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205. Why your team zones out when you talk (And how to fix it in 2 minutes), with Dr. Cheryl Robinson 42:39

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Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re joined by Forbes contributor and media founder Dr Cheryl Robinson to explore a skill every leader thinks they’ve mastered — but often haven’t: comm…

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204. Boss traumas, 2am callers and benefit ballers. PLUS! Is alcohol a well-being blindspot? 58:46

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Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week: – Are we normalising trauma in leadership?– Is workplace drinking culture harming inclusion?– And would you fire your best-paying client over a 2am call?…

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The Blueprint for Business Boldness with Precious Williams 31:00

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We weren’t ready for the energy Precious L. Williams brought into this episode—and honestly, we needed it. From sales rooms to stages, she’s the kind of speaker who doesn’t just hold attention—she demands it. Precious doesn’t play it safe—and that’s exactly why we wanted her on. She’s built her brand by saying what most people won’t, and in this ep…

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203. Where did everyone go? How to manage your team during the summer slowdown 49:51

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Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re tackling the dreaded summer slowdown. You know the one: client comms go quiet, team motivation nosedives, and you start to wonder if it’s just your…

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202. Divorce, disruption and the death of the watercooler. PLUS! Are you a duck shuffler? With Kristyna Hawkett - This Week in Work, 3 rd June 2025 1:00:40

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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 bu…

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201. How to bounce back when work & life falls apart (our true story) 54:54

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🎙️ Welcome Back to Truth, Lies & Work The award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, Al and Leanne open up about their recent experience of having to leave Bosnia & Herzegovina within 48 hours — an abrupt move that turned t…

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Dear Younger Leaders: Be Curious, Not Clueless 22:11

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If you’re leading a team right now and feeling like every decision could make or break the future—you’re not alone. We’ve been hearing from a lot of younger leaders who are staring down uncertainty and aren’t sure which move to make next. We’ve both been there, and in this conversation, we’re digging into how to handle the pressure without freezing…

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200. Rule-benders, quiet quitting and the DEI dilemma. PLUS! Is happiness overrated? With Julian Hayes II 56:09

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This week, we’re celebrating our 200th episode by asking: – Why do some leaders earn more trust by bending the rules? – What’s the right move when an employee asks to borrow money? – And is it fair to expect “diverse” employees to do extra DEI work just because of who they are? We’re also joined by Julian Hayes II for a Hot Take on why happiness mi…

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Plumbers, SEO, and $8.5 Million: The Ryan Redding Story 34:02

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Today’s guest, Ryan Redding, didn’t hold back — we got into how AI, customer experience, and smart leadership are rewriting the rules for trades businesses. Ryan shared how he accidentally found his way into marketing for the trades and how that detour turned into building Levergy, a digital marketing agency focused on helping home service companie…

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199. The Truth and Lies of Trans Inclusion at Work, with Sophie Wood 34:41

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Warning: This episode contains references to discrimination, suicide, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care. Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re talking a…

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198. Should we all move to Iceland? PLUS! Reverse bucket lists, imposter syndrome and the trust crisis we can’t ignore, with Rose Soffel - This Week in Work 20th May 2025 59:21

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by business owner Al Elliott and Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott. This week, we’re asking: Is your company accidentally killing motivation and trust? From how we talk about success, to how we structure the workweek, …

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Touch It Once... But Not Like That 26:56

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We’ve both looked at our to-do lists and thought, “Yeah… not today.” The harder the task, the easier it is to avoid. Let’s talk about why that happens—and what to do when procrastination starts running the show. We’ve all been there—staring at a task we know we should handle but keep pushing to the bottom of the pile. In this episode, we talk about…

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197. Is Feminine Intelligence for men too? With Elina Teboul 50:56

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by business owner Al Elliott and Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott. This week, we’re joined by Elina Teboul — executive advisor, former Wall Street lawyer, and author of Feminine Intelligence. Elina challenges our assu…

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196. Does your CEO have Big Toddler Energy? PLUS! Touching grass, accidental bullies and hiring mistakes, with Stuart Mace - This Week in Work, 13th May 2025 50:24

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by business owner Al Elliott and Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott. This week, we’re asking a big question: Could well-meaning managers be bullying their teams without even realising it? New research suggests it’s not …

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High-Tech Redneck James Hatfield 28:02

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We’ve all wasted time chasing jobs that go nowhere—or worse, driving across town for something we could’ve solved with one look. That’s why when James Hatfield showed us how LiveSwitch works, it felt like the most obvious tool every crew should be using. James Hatfield isn’t your average tech guy—he calls himself a high-tech redneck, and once you h…

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195. The truth about mental health at work, with Dr Sarah Hughes, CEO at Mind 48:58

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, we’re thrilled to bring you a raw, unfiltered conversation with Dr Sarah Hughes, CEO of Mind — one of the UK’s leading mental health organisations. With over 35 years in mental health and social care, Sarah is a fearless advocate fo…

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194. Secret jobs, leadership mic drops and Spotify's remote gamble. PLUS! The case for gossip at work, - This Week in Work, 6th May 2025 52:54

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🎧 Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. 🔥 Stories Covered This Week🔥 The Rise of Overemployment: Why Some Are Working 2 or 3 Jobs Leanne explores The Times' report on workers secretly juggl…

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Why Your New Hires Suck (And It’s Probably Your Fault) 21:30

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When your team isn’t clear on what success looks like, it usually means expectations weren’t defined early on. Whether it’s a new hire just starting out or a long-time employee unsure about how to move up, we’ve seen how unclear expectations can lead to frustration—for everyone. In this episode, we’re talking about how to create clear, realistic pa…

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193. The Sweaty Startup's guide to finding top talent, with Nick Huber 55:56

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🎧 Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re joined by Nick Huber, entrepreneur, investor, founder of Sweaty Startup, and author of the brand-new Sweaty Startup book. Nick built…

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192. Will your job exist in 2030? PLUS! Mindful maneuvering and why Gen -Z isn't the problem, with Sophie Wade – This Week in Work, 29th April 2025 54:02

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🎧 Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re asking one big question: Will your job even exist in five years, and if not, what should you be doing now? This Week's News Is Your …

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The Right People Faster, It's Not Complicated with Talmar Anderson 30:18

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Ever had an employee who’s great at their job but completely struggles when promoted to a leadership role? We've been there too. In this episode, we’re joined by Talmar Anderson to talk about why hiring and leadership often go sideways — and what you can do to fix it. Hiring the right people isn’t just about filling seats — it’s about building a so…

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191. How one dad is redesigning work for parents, with Amit Singh Kalley 51:47

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🎧 Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re joined by Amit Kalley, former deputy headteacher turned founder of For Working Parents. Amit’s mission is simple: make workplaces ge…

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190: Is being busy a personality? PLUS! Being lucky, manager mates and job offer red flags - This Week in Work, 22nd April 2025 57:56

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. 🔥 Stories Covered This Week: What is 'Alonement Space' Leanne breaks down why post-pandemic offices are embracing “alonement spaces”—areas where people…

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Raises for Some, Rage for Others 28:43

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Ever told your team it’s been a great year — only to leave some employees wondering why they’re not getting a raise? We break down how that misstep can crush morale and what leaders can do to fix it. We break down a real-world scenario where leaders gave hourly employees a raise but blindsided their salaried team with nothing but an email. The resu…

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189. How to build a $10M company without meetings or managers, with James Hawkins, Co-CEO at PostHog 55:09

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🎧 Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re joined by James Hawkins, co-founder and co-CEO of PostHog—a dev tools company turning $10M+ ARR without any managers, meetings, or m…

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188. Is British Work Culture Holding Us Back? PLUS! Why People Quit and The Hidden Cost of HR, with Emma Djemil - This Week in Work 15th April 2025 53:01

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re asking one big question: Is British work culture quietly killing innovation, clarity and leadership? 🔥 Stories Covered This Week: Buzz…

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The Trailer Ain't the Field with Coty Fournier 40:54

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Have you ever wondered what it really takes to succeed in the construction industry? Coty Fournier didn’t take the usual path — and that’s exactly what made her stand out. In this episode, we sit down with Coty Fournier, a seasoned construction professional with decades of experience and a whole lot of wisdom to share. Coty's journey didn’t follow …

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187. Gen-X deserves better: How to create your dream career over 50, with John Tarnoff 57:16

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network. This week, we’re joined by John Tarnoff, executive career coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Boomer Reinvention, to explore how professionals over 50 can turn career challenges into powerful second acts. Whether you're being ghosted by employe…

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186. Are Gen-X the forgotten generation? PLUS! The 5 words all great leaders use and the emotional wreckage of DOGE, with Sara Weiner - This Week in Work, 8th April 2025 52:35

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re asking one big question: Has Gen X become the forgotten generation at work? 🔥 Stories Covered This Week: Has Gen X Become the Biggest …

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From Lathes to Logos: Why Your Shop's Identity Matters 22:31

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Branding in the trades? Most people don’t think about it, but it matters way more than you realize. From rusted-out work trucks to outdated websites, we’re digging into why your brand isn’t just a logo—it’s the first thing customers and potential employees notice before you even step on the job. Branding isn’t just for corporate types in fancy suit…

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185. Burnout Isn’t Your Fault (But Here’s How You Fix It), with Cait Donovan 46:57

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. 🎧✨ 🎙 Meet Our Guest: Cait Donovan This week we're joined by Cait Donovan, burnout expert, speaker, author, and host of the hugely popular FRIED The B…

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184. Primark CEO’s Shock Exit, Jack Dorsey’s 'Good Layoffs' & Why Job Candidates Ghost Employers. PLUS! Why Tech Can't Fix Burnout, with John Chan - This Week in Work, 1st April 2025 53:09

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. Each week we unpack workplace news, explore the psychology behind behaviour at work, and tackle your toughest workplace questions. 🎙 What's in this Episode? Prima…

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The Water Nerd, John Atlee 32:00

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How someone goes from selling suits to running a successful water treatment company? John Atlee did just that, and his journey is anything but typical. When John took a chance on a job at Water Doctors, he had no idea it would turn into his lifelong career. Fast-forward to today, and he owns the company, turning his passion for clean water into a t…

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183. Does the 4-day work week really work? with Jeanette Ramsden, CEO at The Curve Group 49:46

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies and Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. 🎙 Meet Our Guest: Jeanette Ramsden This week, we're chatting with Jeanette Ramsden, CEO of The Curve Group—a top UK-based HR and recruitment consulta…

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182. My boss wants to spy on me, London’s hiring crisis and why holidays last longer than you think. PLUS! Is the five-day week dead? with Grace Tallon 49:55

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Truth, Lies and Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. Every Tuesday we tackle workplace news, answer your dilemmas, and bring fresh insights to help you build great workplace cultures. 🎙 This Week’s Headlines Would Yo…

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When Raises Hit a Ceiling: Handling Wage Expectations in Small Businesses 23:39

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What happens when you bring someone in at top dollar, and now they expect more? It’s a situation plenty of business owners find themselves in—paying a premium upfront to secure talent, only to realize there’s nowhere left to go when raise season rolls around. Wage expectations can be a minefield, especially when you’ve hired someone at the top of t…

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181. How to make work fun (and still make millions), with Steve Carse 46:30

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Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. 🎙 Meet This Week’s Guest: Steve Carse What if work was actually fun? Steve Carse didn’t just ask the question—he built an entire business around it. After being la…

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180. My ex is now my boss, and other toxic promotions. PLUS! DEI is doing more harm than good, with Sarah Gashier 48:45

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🎙 What’s in This Episode? 🔹 Why nearly half of employees are turning down promotions – The data says more people than ever are rejecting leadership roles. Is it a work-life balance issue, a generational shift, or are companies just making leadership too unattractive? 🔹 Is DEI doing more harm than good? – Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan, says corporat…

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Win at Talent Win Your Industry with Steve Van Remortel 27:40

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Hiring and retaining great employees isn’t just about pay—it’s about strategy. Steve Van Remortel shares how small and midsize businesses can finally solve their talent challenges with My Talent Planner. The hiring struggle is real, but what if the issue isn’t a lack of talent—it’s a lack of strategy? We talk with Steve Van Remortel, founder of My …