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 • 146 episodes
Work For Humans
Latest Episodes
Who Owns the Experience of Work? Managers as Product Managers | Alex Komoroske
This is the third in a series of episodes with world-leading product management experts about how we might build product management best practices into team leadership. Alex Komoroske spent years as either a Product Manager or...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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57:07
Beyond Accommodations: How Personalization at Work Benefits Everyone | Charlotte Dales
Most employees need some form of support to thrive at work, whether it’s flexible hours to care for a loved one, mental health resources, or a quieter space to focus. But asking for help can feel risky. That silence holds people back and costs ...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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53:49
The California Experiment: Can Government Use Community Service to Fix Work and Heal Society? | Josh Fryday
When Josh Fryday’s wife was evacuated from Japan after the 2011 Japan disaster, he stayed behind. As a Navy officer, he joined Operation Tomodachi, one of the largest humanitarian relief efforts in history. Working alongside people who thought ...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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55:06
Your Company's Superpower: How Dyslexic Thinkers Are Shaping the Future | Kate Griggs
At eight years old, Kate Griggs sat in a parent-teacher meeting and heard the words, “She’s not very bright.” The school had already written her off. But she wasn’t struggling because she lacked intelligence. She was struggling because the syst...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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1:01:33
Retirement at Risk: Is Work Is Failing the Next Generation of Retirees? | Matthew Rutledge
With a career in a stable industry and a solid plan for retirement, Matthew Rutledge’s father expected to retire on his own terms. But when he was suddenly laid off at 59, the financial impact was crushing. Watching his father struggle to bounc...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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