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86: Google’s ‘new’ hiring policy, drunken employees and the ‘2 jobs at once’ trend – This Week In Work, 2nd April 2024

This Week In Work roundup – join Business Psychologist Leanne Elliott & co-host Al Elliott as they round up the latest news in the world of work

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Join us in this engaging episode of the Truth, Lies, and Work podcast as we dive into transformative strategies for today’s dynamic workplace.

From exploring the impact of personality on hiring practices to uncovering the benefits of bringing our furry friends into the stress-awareness conversation, we tackle a wide range of topics that are reshaping how we think about work.

Show Highlights:

  • Hiring for Personality at Google: Discussing the shift towards valuing personality over just skills in recruitment practices.
  • Dogs Detecting PTSD: A groundbreaking study reveals how dogs might help revolutionise the approach to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
  • Overemployed Trend: Examining the rise of individuals taking on multiple jobs and its implications.
  • Creating Positive Work Cultures: Insights on building workplaces where civility and diversity thrive over hustle culture.
  • Listener Questions: Addressing your queries on navigating workplace challenges and creating environments where everyone can succeed.

Remember, this is your Tuesday episode – a blend of the latest in workplace trends, listener questions, and expert insights.

Don’t miss our regular Thursday episodes for more in-depth discussions with leading experts in the field.

Links Mentioned

  • Article on Google’s ‘new’ hiring strategy: https://www.inc.com/kelly-main/googles-undercover-hiring-strategy-is-working-to-create-a-more-positive-productive-workplace.html
  • Is ‘over-employed’ a new trend? https://www.yourtango.com/career/overemployed-man-fired-using-mouse-jiggler-work-multiple-jobs-once
  • Pre-order Isabel’s amazing book: https://amzn.eu/d/fLXwAoO

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 jo@samaritans.org (Rest of World)

Resources

All the links mentioned in the show.

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