Work For Humans
Too often business leaders are forced to choose between the needs of their company and the needs of their employees. It’s a lose/lose scenario leaving managers burned out and workers seeking other opportunities. At Work for Humans, we believe work can be designed differently. When you design work like products people love, your company wins. Work becomes irresistible, employees passionately buy into their roles every day, and your company takes measurable strides towards your vision.
Podcasting since 2022 • 130 episodes
Work For Humans
Latest Episodes
Social Capital: Study of 70 Million Reveals the No. 1 Predictor of Economic Mobility | David Obstfeld
David Obstfeld, a tenured professor with over 15 years of research experience, saw a troubling trend at universities: first-generation college students were struggling to secure job opportunities upon graduation, leaving them at a disadvantage ...
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Episode 128
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Disruptive HR: Solving Your People Problem through Work Design | Lucy Adams
Lucy Adams, a seasoned HR leader, has held senior roles in major organizations, including her recent position as HR Director at the BBC. Despite her success, she grew increasingly frustrated by HR’s one-size-fits-all approach, which treated all...
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Episode 127
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Ken Coleman: What I've Learned Helping Thousands of People Find Work They Love
Ken Coleman has interviewed thousands of people on work, uncovering a common struggle: people start their careers wanting to make a difference but often lose that drive due to restrictive job expectations and rigid company rules. This disconnec...
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Episode 126
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Escaping the Echo Chamber: Local Voices Share What Work is Really Like Around The World | Gregory Warner, Revisited
As an international correspondent for NPR, Gregory Warner has lived and worked in some of the highest conflict areas in recent memory. He has climbed mountains with smugglers in Pakistan for This American Life, descended into illegal m...
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Episode 125
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1:03:08
The ROI on Accessibility: How Investing in Accessibility Benefits Everybody | Mike Hess
After 20 years of managing multimillion-dollar projects for Fortune 500 companies, Mike Hess faced a troubling reality: he was often labeled as the "token blind guy." Despite developing invaluable skills through his blindness, he was disturbed ...
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Episode 124
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