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 • 120 episodes
Work For Humans
Latest Episodes
Dangerously Incompetent: How AI and Robots Are Deskilling the Workforce | Matt Beane
As AI and automation reshape the workforce, the traditional way we pass down critical skills is under threat. Junior workers are losing the opportunity to learn directly from experienced mentors, putting essential human abilities at risk. Matt ...
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Episode 118
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1:12:14
StumpCraft: The Simple Joy of Turning Chaos into Order | Jasen Robillard
On Work for Humans, we explore what people truly seek from their work. A recurring theme we have found is the desire for puzzles to solve. In today’s episode, we chat with a puzzle expert and creator to uncover the elements that make a compelli...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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1:03:12
First Responders for the Workforce: The Dark Challenges of Frontline HR Professionals | Julie Turney
From managing crises to ensuring compliance and safety, HR professionals are often the first responders in the workplace. Julie Turney, an HR specialist with over 15 years in the field, found herself so focused on supporting others that she bec...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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49:38
How to Design Products People Love: Principles and Insights for Work Designers | Marty Cagan
Marty Cagan was ten years into his engineering career when he began questioning the purpose of his work. Frustrated with the products he was building, he wondered why they were necessary—but soon, he realized that asking "why" was the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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1:10:56
The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive | Stephan Meier
Work for Humans has long advocated for employees to be seen as customers, but we've faced resistance from traditional programs that churn out MBAs focused on profits and the bottom line. This perspective overlooks a critical point: companies ri...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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1:02:26