84: The country with the happiest Gen Z, Uber AU $272m fine & aggressive interviewers - This Week In Work, Episode 01

In this episode of "Truth, Lies and Work," brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosts Leanne and Al Elliott unveil the podcast's slight rebranding from "Truth, Lies and Workplace Culture" to "Truth, Lies and Work." They discusses their journey, the rationale behind the rebranding, and introduce a new episode format aimed at expanding conversations around work and workplace culture. Special segments include: A discussions on Uber Australia's recent lawsuit, The happiest countries in the world The happiest Gen Z in the world, The continued debate around flexible working and returning to the office. Additionally, listeners are treated to insights from Dr. Craig Knight on productivity and happiness in different working environments, and Ross Simmons shares his experience running a fully remote company. --- 01: Introduction and Rebranding News Hosts Leanne and Al share the news of the podcast's rebranding and discuss their vision for future episodes. 02: News Roundup Uber Australia's $272 million lawsuit and its implications. Insights from a Finnish psychologist on happiness and a discussion on the world's happiest countries. The debate around remote work and the traditional office environment. 03: Guest Insights Dr. Craig Knight on the importance of happiness for productivity, regardless of the work environment. Ross Simmons, CEO of Foundations, on the necessities and challenges of running a fully remote company. 04: Debate on Flexible Working A lively debate on the merits and pitfalls of flexible and remote working arrangements. 05: Listener Questions and Workplace Surgery Addressing listener queries about career moves, dealing with recruiters, and the decision to quit a job for mental health reasons. --- Featured Guests: Dr. Craig Knight, Psychologist specialising in workplace productivity. Ross Simmons, CEO of Foundations, a fully remote company. Rory Sutherland, Vice Chair or Ogilvy & Mathers Nora Burns, known as the undercover candidate Next Episode Preview: Join us on Thursday for an interview with Isabelle Berwick, as part of our "Future Proofing Your Work" series, focusing on career advancement strategies in the modern workplace. Resources: 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/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the New Era: Truth, Lies, and Work 00:27 The Big Reveal: Why We Rebranded 01:20 Expanding Horizons: New Topics and Perspectives 02:43 Introducing 'This Week in Work': A Fresh Format 05:53 The News Roundup: Uber Australia's Legal Battle 07:05 World's Happiest Countries: Insights and Surprises 11:05 The Great Office Return Debate 23:03 The Undercover Candidate: Unveiling Hiring Flaws 26:22 Quitting for Mental Health: A Listener's Dilemma 32:37 Looking Ahead: Future Episodes and Listener Engagement