100. 5 Tips for a Happy Workplace from 5 Workplace Experts

Welcome to Episode 100 of Truth, Lies and Work! In this special episode, we dive into five expert tips for creating a happier workplace. After 100 episodes and over 180 interviews with workplace culture experts, we've gathered some of the best insights to share with you. Join us as we explore tips from top thought leaders in workplace psychology. Episode Highlights: 1. Dr. Ryne Sherman - Know Yourself Dr. Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessment Systems, emphasises the importance of understanding your entrepreneurial personality. Personality assessments can help make scientifically-based decisions about people, predicting various life outcomes including workplace performance. Listen to Dr. Ryne Sherman on Truth, Lies and Work: Episode 26 2. Professor Nancy Doyle - Neurodiversity is Your Competitive Advantage Professor Nancy Doyle, a leading expert in neurodiversity at work, explains how neurodiversity can be a significant advantage when done right. She sheds light on the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals and the challenges they face. Listen to Professor Nancy Doyle on Truth, Lies and Work: Episode 41 3. Joe O’Connor - The 4-Day Work Week is Not a Fad Joe O’Connor, Director & Co-Founder at Work Time Reduction Centre of Excellence, discusses the benefits and practicalities of the 4-day work week. He shares research findings that show increased productivity, better employee health, and no negative financial impact. Listen to Joe O'Connor on Truth, Lies and Work: Episode 36 4. Isabel Berwick - Be More Gen-Z Isabel Berwick, host of the FT's Working It podcast, talks about the importance of understanding and adapting to Gen-Z's expectations in the workplace. She argues that embracing Gen-Z's approach can lead to a more engaged and loyal workforce. Listen to Isabel Berwick on Truth, Lies and Work: Episode 85 5. Bruce Daisley - Measure the ROI Bruce Daisley, author of "The Joy of Work" and "Fortitude," explains why resilience training often fails. He emphasises the importance of measuring the ROI of workplace initiatives and basing decisions on solid data. Listen to Bruce Daisley on Truth, Lies and Work: Episode 78 Links and Resources: Dr. Ryne Sherman: Podcast Episode Professor Nancy Doyle: Podcast Episode Joe O’Connor: Podcast Episode Isabel Berwick: Podcast Episode Bruce Daisley: Podcast Episode Join us next Thursday for Part 2, where we'll bring you five more tips for creating a happy workplace from leading psychologists and experts including Prof. Sir Cary Cooper, Dr. Craig Knight, and Dr. Audrey Tang. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Your support helps us continue to bring you valuable insights from top experts in the field. Join the Conversation: We value your insights and questions! Email us at [email protected] or leave a comment on our YouTube channel to share your thoughts and queries. General Support with Mental Health and Well-being If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful. Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected] (Rest of World) Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Email: [email protected] Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/