Latest Hybridwork Podcast Episodes

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61%: Flexibility, Autonomy, and Managing Through Hybrid

WorkLab - November 03, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for the hybrid era. A recent report by Microsoft found that 61% of workers identified “social interaction” as a primary benefit of coming to the office. But the same percentage said that ditching daily commutes was a top reason to work from home. In this ep...

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81%: The Impact of Flexible Work on the Economy

WorkLab - October 20, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
The shift to hybrid work is already transforming the business world. What should forward-thinking leaders watch for? The latest episode of the WorkLab podcast features Nicholas Bloom, an economics professor at Stanford University who studies remote and hybrid work. Bloom addresses emerging trend...

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36%: Embracing Authenticity in Hybrid Work

WorkLab - October 06, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
How can organizations be sure that everyone feels included in hybrid work? In the latest episode of WorkLab’s new podcast, consultant, and coach Ritu Bhasin talks to host Elise Hu about how leaders can foster a sense of belonging by allowing everyone to show up as their full, authentic selves. W...

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39%: Finding Quiet in the Noise

WorkLab - September 22, 2021 02:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Our ability to connect anytime, anywhere, has enabled a remarkable transformation to hybrid work. It’s also driving us to distraction. As Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index showed, about 39 percent of people worldwide describe themselves as exhausted. In this episode of WorkLab’s new podcast, Dr....

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73%: The Hybrid Work Paradox

WorkLab - September 08, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Companies are facing yet another big test: the seismic shift to hybrid work. In the debut episode of WorkLab’s new podcast, Microsoft 365 leader Jared Spataro talks to host Elise Hu about an emerging paradox. Three quarters of people worldwide—73 percent—say they want flexible remote work option...

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WorkLab - August 25, 2021 23:58 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
Everything we thought we knew about work—where we do it, when we do it, how we do it—has been turned on its head. Where is it all going, and is there a map to get us there? WorkLab is a new podcast from Microsoft that taps into data and research to guide you on the road ahead. Leaders and scient...

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Willing & Able (Manager Edition)

Casual Business - July 16, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
For employees to succeed, managers have to willing & able to manage those employees to the best versions of themselves. It's not always easy and sometimes it takes a ton of work to unlock something blocking an employee from being amazing in their role. 

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Willing & Able (Manager Edition)

Casual Business - July 16, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes
For employees to succeed, managers have to willing & able to manage those employees to the best versions of themselves. It's not always easy and sometimes it takes a ton of work to unlock something blocking an employee from being amazing in their role. 

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Willing & Able

Casual Business - July 05, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
It always comes back to a question of willingness and ability when we evaluate someone at their role. Using this framework, we can unlock what may be holding them back from finding true passion and uncover key insights on how to help them perform well in the future. 

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Willing & Able

Casual Business - July 05, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes
It always comes back to a question of willingness and ability when we evaluate someone at their role. Using this framework, we can unlock what may be holding them back from finding true passion and uncover key insights on how to help them perform well in the future. 

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Give Yourself Permission

Casual Business - June 30, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Often we attribute value to something that prevents us from giving ourselves permission to do something else. For us that is working and working a lot instead of taking time to relax, especially in moments when it has been earned. Take a few minutes today to give yourself permission to do someth...

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Give Yourself Permission

Casual Business - June 30, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes
Often we attribute value to something that prevents us from giving ourselves permission to do something else. For us that is working and working a lot instead of taking time to relax, especially in moments when it has been earned. Take a few minutes today to give yourself permission to do someth...

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How to beat COVID Burnout

Casual Business - June 27, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Are you burned out? Has COVID made you less interesting? Are you basically working all the time? Here are three easy ways to get out of out COVID burnout and get your amazing life back!

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How to beat COVID Burnout

Casual Business - June 27, 2021 22:00 - 42 minutes
Are you burned out? Has COVID made you less interesting? Are you basically working all the time? Here are three easy ways to get out of out COVID burnout and get your amazing life back!

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Change is Good

Casual Business - June 20, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes
Bottom line, change is good for all of us. And in today's world, change is the norm. It challenges our world view and all the things we think are normal or acceptable and in our work life this can spark creativity and have massive impact on an organization. You can fight it or make friends with ...

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Change is Good

Casual Business - June 20, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Bottom line, change is good for all of us. And in today's world, change is the norm. It challenges our world view and all the things we think are normal or acceptable and in our work life this can spark creativity and have massive impact on an organization. You can fight it or make friends with ...

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Meetings, Meetings, Meetings

Casual Business - June 16, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Meetings are truly the bane of the corporate life and meetings where nothing is decided are the worst! Listen in as we discuss the three things that make meetings work and how to think through them before you start inviting everyone to a meeting that has the potential to waste everyone's time!

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Meetings, Meetings, Meetings

Casual Business - June 16, 2021 20:00 - 40 minutes
Meetings are truly the bane of the corporate life and meetings where nothing is decided are the worst! Listen in as we discuss the three things that make meetings work and how to think through them before you start inviting everyone to a meeting that has the potential to waste everyone's time!

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Framework Thinking & Meetings

Casual Business - June 09, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
We have talked about framework thinking for a long time, but this episode we break it down for you to the most simple of levels and then apply it to how to think about meetings. It's the first step in a long journey we will be taking over the next year exploring how to think in frameworks and ho...

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Framework Thinking & Meetings

Casual Business - June 09, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes
We have talked about framework thinking for a long time, but this episode we break it down for you to the most simple of levels and then apply it to how to think about meetings. It's the first step in a long journey we will be taking over the next year exploring how to think in frameworks and ho...

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The CIA Handbook on How to Disrupt Productivity

Casual Business - June 05, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
The CIA wrote a handbook back in 1944 aimed at helping citizens disrupt the productivity of their company to help the war effort. It is amazing how close some of the behaviours the CIA lists are still alive and well today in the corporate world. Listen in and learn about what these behaviours lo...

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The CIA Handbook on How to Disrupt Productivity

Casual Business - June 05, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes
The CIA wrote a handbook back in 1944 aimed at helping citizens disrupt the productivity of their company to help the war effort. It is amazing how close some of the behaviours the CIA lists are still alive and well today in the corporate world. Listen in and learn about what these behaviours lo...

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5 Lines or Less

Casual Business - May 30, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
We go back to what made Casual Business famous....e-mail and the five lines or less concept! Enjoy! 

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5 Lines or Less

Casual Business - May 30, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes
We go back to what made Casual Business famous....e-mail and the five lines or less concept! Enjoy! 

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Special Guest: Gavin Jackson, Director Microsoft Enterprise UK

Casual Business - May 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Having led multiple large organizations from Amazon, to UiPath and Microsoft Gavin has honed his skills over his career to make him the leader he is today. From hybrid working, to board games we run the gambit with Gavin and we promise you this podcast does not disappoint. 

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Special Guest: Gavin Jackson, Director Microsoft Enterprise UK

Casual Business - May 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour
Having led multiple large organizations from Amazon, to UiPath and Microsoft Gavin has honed his skills over his career to make him the leader he is today. From hybrid working, to board games we run the gambit with Gavin and we promise you this podcast does not disappoint. 

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Special Guest: Bill Feeney Charity CEO/Consultant (Part 2)

Casual Business - May 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour
 Bill Feeney has forgotten more about the charity industry than most people know today and that comes from 10 years leading one and also advising charities as an interim CEO. He's big on culture (so we love him) and has an amazing story to tell. This is part two in a two part series! 

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Special Guest: Bill Feeney Charity CEO/Consultant (Part 2)

Casual Business - May 23, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
 Bill Feeney has forgotten more about the charity industry than most people know today and that comes from 10 years leading one and also advising charities as an interim CEO. He's big on culture (so we love him) and has an amazing story to tell. This is part two in a two part series! 

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Special Guest: Bill Feeney Charity CEO/Consultant (Part 1)

Casual Business - May 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Bill Feeney has forgotten more about the charity industry than most people know today and that comes from 10 years leading one and also advising charities as an interim CEO. He's big on culture (so we love him) and has an amazing story to tell. This is part one in a two part series!

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Bill Feeney Charity CEO/Consultant (Part 1)

Casual Business - May 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour
Bill Feeney has forgotten more about the charity industry than most people know today and that comes from 10 years leading one and also advising charities as an interim CEO. He's big on culture (so we love him) and has an amazing story to tell. This is part one in a two part series!

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