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If you dread hearing the words “we need to hire for an open position”, you’re not alone! Creating a hiring process that’s a positive experience for everyone involved can be tough! That’s why I was intrigued when I heard Sophia O’Rourke talking about how she turned her company’s convoluted hiring process into one that she deemed “Plug and Play”. Sophia loves to build people initiatives and processes that allow her to create something from the ground up. And that’s exactly what she has done in her current role as Director of People & Culture at Newstory. Sophia set out to build a hiring process that was a positive experience for everyone involved - her People Ops team, hiring managers, and the candidates themselves - and joined us to share her journey. Learn from her experience in this episode and then check out the incredible templates she has shared with us!In this episode you’ll learn:Where to begin when overhauling your hiring process.How to sort issues into four categories: Automate, Templatize, Delegate, Eliminate.Where in your hiring process you can create templates to do 90% of repetitive tasks. MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSWe gathered Sophia’s templates into a single document to share with the Want To Work There community, including one for a hiring process framework, creating job descriptions, candidate communications, and more!CONNECT WITH SOPHIA O’ROURKEConnect with her on LinkedInHer employer, New Story Homes, is hiring!MORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts.

Oh, hey there! No - you’re not imagining it. I did disappear from your stream for quite a stretch without any notice or explanation. More on that to come soon, I promise. For now, I’m thrilled to be dropping a new episode filled with ahas from the brilliant Lia Seth. Enjoy and I’ll see you back here with another new episode in two short weeks!  - Your host, Jill Felska----------Would you be nervous if an employee came to you with a disability accommodation request? Many People Ops professionals and managers would say yes - and it makes sense! Discussions about workplace inclusion are widespread when related to groups like people of color and women, but not as common around how to be inclusive or provide accommodations to those with disabilities. It’s also unfamiliar legal territory for most, which makes a lot of folks nervous.The good news is that you don’t need to be a compliance expert in order to support someone with a disability. You (mostly) just need empathy. This is just one of many takeaways from this episode’s conversation with Lia Seth, HR Operations leader and self-proclaimed accessibility queen. In this episode you’ll learn:What accommodations are and aren’tWhat someone with a disability might think through before requesting an accommodationHow managers should and should not respond to a disability request Best practices for managers and People Ops professionals to prepare for these conversationsWhat a disability accommodation actually looks like MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSCheck out the Want To Work There guide to creating your own personal “read me” document. Lia recommends learning from these leaders in the accessibility space by following them on LinkedIn: Tim Reitsma, Julie Harris, Greer Procich, and Marion Anderson. CONNECT WITH LIA SETHVisit Lia’s websiteConnect with her on LinkedInFollow her on X (Twitter)MORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts.

This one is vulnerable for me, friends. In conversation with my best friend Lois Weinblatt, I speak to my ongoing struggle with burnout and what I plan to do about it moving forward. Namely, I’ll FINALLY be committing to writing my own personal 3-year vision as part of a Lois’ January February cohort. If you’d like to join me, you can find more information at wanttoworkthere.com/cohort.Note: The January cohort filled up before I could even get the episode out...so I convinced Lois to launch a second cohort in February. Hope you'll join me!In this episode we’ll cover:My biggest AHA during my latest battle with burnout.Why I believe people ops practitioners are especially vulnerable to burnout.The importance of establishing your own personal definition of success, that isn’t a result of cultural programming or the values held by family or friends.What Lois’ personal visioning process entails and why I’m manifesting a January cohort of like-minded women. MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSLearn more about the January cohort here: wanttoworkthere.com/cohortOr email Lois directly at lois@truenorthvisionaries.comMORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts.

We’re back with new episodes! And today, we’re doing things a little differently. I’ve invited Shira Grife and her boss Sara Rodell to rehash an actual conversation they had, each reflecting on their thoughts and perspectives in the moment. Why would we do that? Because it’s as real as it gets. No theory here, just an actual step-by-step breakdown of Shira deciding to (in her words) “say things I shouldn’t say to my boss” and how Sara reacted in real-time. It’s a master class in empathetic management, packed with actionable advice along the way.P.S. Stay tuned after the closing credits for an extra (conversational) treat. In this episode, we cover:What motivated Shira to start a brave conversation with her boss.How to, as a people manager, create space for brave conversations.Why “what’s best for the company” shouldn’t be your only north star.Tactical ways to support unengaged or burnt out employees.What to consider before embarking on a brave conversation with your boss. CONNECT WITH SHIRA GRIFELinkedInCONNECT WITH SARA RODELLLinkedInLEARN MORE ABOUT LOOP & TIEGifting - Done DifferentlyWhy Loop & TieMORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy the second part of my fantastic conversation with Lois Weinblatt. If you missed part one, I recommend going back and starting there. If you’re thinking about 2024 strategic planning, this episode is a MUST LISTEN.In today’s episode, we dive deeper into her MVV (minimum viable vision) process and Lois answers FAQ about both crafting powerful company visions and how you integrate them into the daily culture of an organization.If you haven’t already, I highly recommend downloading the free step-by-step MVV workbook before diving into the episode, which you can find here.In this episode you’ll learn:The two phrases that will help your team utilize the vision in day-to-day life. If and when you should bring a facilitator to support your MVV process.How do you sell the MVV process to your CEO and leadership team?The best way to introduce your finished MVV back to the organization - and how impactful it can be for employee engagement. What happens if the vision doesn't come true?MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSFree Step-By-Step MVV WorkbookCONNECT WITH LOIS WEINBLATTWebsite: truenorthvisionaries.comlois@truenorthvisionaries.comMORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Bi-Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation with Lois Weinblatt. It remains our most listened to episode and for good reason! It’s also an incredibly timely listen. I personally will be using the MVV (Minimum Viable Vision) process she details in the episode as the starting place for my company’s 2024 planning. If you are also in strategic planning mode, I promise this conversation is a MUST LISTEN.This episode remains the only place Lois has publicly shared her framework - a proven process that’s helped numerous companies rethink how they see and use company vision - along with a step-by-step formula for creating your own MVV (Minimum Viable Vision). I highly recommend downloading the free step-by-step MVV workbook before diving into the episode, which you can find here.In this episode you’ll learn:Why you should ditch a one sentence vision statement - and what to replace it with!The 3 critical components to include in your company Vision.How to ensure your Vision is inspiring, but NOT a fantasy.Who to involve in the process and when for maximum buy-in.Why a clear Vision is such an impactful tool for decision-making.MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSFree Step-By-Step MVV WorkbookCONNECT WITH LOIS WEINBLATTWebsite: truenorthvisionaries.comlois@truenorthvisionaries.com MORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Bi-Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation with Ashleigh Martinez.Ashleigh is the Manager of Employee Culture and Community Development at Creative Circle. As a show of appreciation for her ten year anniversary at Creative Circle, she was able to take a three-month sabbatical that taught her so much about herself and her relationship with work. Our conversation was just what I needed to rethink my own relationship with work and ways that I can navigate it more honestly in 2023. I think it will have the same effect for you!In this episode you’ll learn:What a sabbatical actually is and how it works at Creative Circle.The fears Ashleigh had to overcome to actually take a sabbatical.The MOST important aspect of successfully unplugging from work during a break.The sabbatical lessons Ashleigh learned and still applies now.What surprised her the most when she came back from sabbatical.  The work boundaries that everyone should consider in 2023 - sabbatical or not. The BRILLIANT advice Ashleigh has for founders and people leaders. MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSJill’s Creative Mornings talk on the Honest Future of WorkDonate to the Cystic Fibrosis FoundationOneSec appAshleigh's post-sabbatical LinkedIn post CONNECT WITH ASHLEIGH MARTINEZLinkedInCreative CircleMORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Bi-Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Today’s replay episode feels just as relevant today as it did when I recorded it almost a year ago. People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way out, whether that is consulting, taking a “demotion” to join a larger team at a more established company, or just quitting without any idea what comes next. What would make these leaders feel supported? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself and dozens of other HR professionals over the last few weeks. Luckily, I have some answers. Six to be exact. Each as practical and actionable as they come.In today’s episode, I’ll be walking you through each, so you can proactively work to retain your People Ops lead in the coming year.MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSWhy Are People-Ops Leaders Quitting In Droves? And What Can We Do About It?Use code WTWT10 for 10% off a Growth Starter Pack at Trusty Oak.MORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Bi-Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation with Mark Cruth.Have you ever been on a team that just can’t seem to work well together? It, well, sucks. That’s why I was so excited to speak with Mark Cruth - Atlassian’s Modern Workplace Evangelist. He has been focused on practical ways to build more effective teams for almost his entire career. The tips and resources he shares are SO GOOD. I know you’ll reference them again and again.Specifically, you’ll learn:The five concrete things that lead to more effective teams. The three issues that can lead to team dysfunction, if left unaddressed.Two exercises managers can do tomorrow that will greatly improve team cohesion and effectiveness. The aspect of hybrid work that most impacts a team’s ability to collaborate well. MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSAtlassian Team Playbook: https://bit.ly/3x5aVPrPlay - My User Manual: https://bit.ly/3Ewy95gPlay - Working Agreement: https://bit.ly/3R7tx8CPlay - Goals, Signals, and Measures: https://bit.ly/3RIXdctState of Teams Report: https://bit.ly/3eosFyBManagement 3.0 - Delegation Poker: https://bit.ly/3fOaLWWCONNECT WITH MARK CRUTHLinkedInYoutubeTwitterAtlassian WebsiteMORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Bi-Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Hello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation with Melanie Wertzberger.In this highly-downloaded episode, Melanie and I deep dive into the 1,000+ person research study she conducted around what Gen Z both wants and expects when it comes to work. While some of what she learned made complete sense given what I already know, there were no fewer than three findings that completely surprised me - and likely will surprise you too!In this episode you’ll learn:What values you can expect Gen Z employees to champion in the workplace.How Gen Z feels about working from home vs in the office - and it might surprise you. I know it surprised me!How side-hustles factor into Gen Z’s view of work and the mindshift change Melanie recommends adopting asap!Practical tips for managing Gen Z employees.Why Gen Zers expect to make six figures (yes, six!) right out of college and what this means for your recruiting process. CONNECT WITH MELANIEExplore ShakaMelanie’s LinkedInMORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedInDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us here or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts.

Group think, introversion, and a lack of psychological safety all impede our ability to hear the real thoughts and options of team members during a brainstorm, feedback, or focus group session. While the severity of these issues always vary by group, they inevitably impact great data from surfacing in nearly every discussion.In an effort to ensure all voices were being equally represented, I got creative when building out an internal focus group process a few years back - and the results blew me away. Ever since, I’ve used that same method for all of my client engagements and it’s never let me down. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing everything you need to know to build the method into your own internal processes, so you can experience similar results.You’ll learn:The simple hack I always use when leading brainstorming, feedback, or focus group sessions that allows me to capture insights from ALL team members.Why this method is PERFECT for remote or hybrid teams, but can also be utilized during in-person group conversations.How to avoid the mistakes I made the first time around when using this method. LET’S CONNECTCheck out the website: wanttoworkthere.comMore Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resourcesFollow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with 3 friends or colleagues who are also passionate about building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

This week, we’re tackling a less glamorous, but incredibly important topic - burnout. I’ve experienced extreme burnout twice in my career. A few weeks back, I realized that I was heading in that direction again. I’m grateful for not only noticing, but acting on, the red flags way sooner than I have in the past. Still, it’s never easy! Today, I’m sharing four ways I’m tackling my burnout head-on. Spoiler Alert: One of the ways I’m preventing further burnout is making the choice to step away from the podcast for a few months. It was an incredibly hard decision, but one I knew I had to make. I look forward to publishing new episodes again in October, but in the meantime, you can keep up with me via the newsletter. In this episode you’ll learn:The burnout symptoms I’ve been experiencing that caused me to pause and assess. How I’m learning to say no - or not right now. The reflection question that helped me make hard choices.MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSThe burnout issue of my newsletter.Erin Rocchio - Burnout ResourcesLois Weinblatt on the Daily Definition of SuccessMORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Bi-Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Have you ever wondered what role you play in supporting someone’s mental health in the workplace? I know I have. What’s crossing a line? What if I’m not doing enough? Is it even my place to breach this subject with one of my direct reports? Mental health conversations are already tricky for many and only become more sensitive in a work environment. That said, we can’t afford to ignore them. This is why I knew I had to talk to today’s guest, Jamy Conrad (Head of People Ops at TrustRadius), about her experience completing the Mental Health First Aid Certification program. In this episode you’ll learn:What a Mental Health First Aid Certification is and how it can support you at work. Who should prioritize getting certified within your organization first.About the ALGEE framework and how it can help you assess for risk of suicide or harm.How to locate free MHFA certification opportunities near you. The free resource you can create quickly and easily that will provide your managers with immediate support, even before being certified.Ways to take the fear and stigma out of discussing mental health at work. MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSLearn more about Mental Health First Aid Certification and the ALGEE framework.Find and register for a course. Tip: Once you put in your location information, look for the "Funding Source" column on the results page.  This helps you to find courses that may be available at $0.International MHFA resources.Additional Mental Health Resources to utilize.National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-TALK (8255)CONNECT WITH JAMY CONRADConnect with Jamy on LinkedIn. Visit Jamy’s website.MORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup For the Weekly NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts.

Did you know that 75% of the overall workforce is a caregiver of some kind? I sure didn’t! It’s one of the many eye-opening moments I had during my conversation with SuperKin CEO Tara Elwell-Henning. If you have a team, it’s likely there is at least one - but likely many - that are caregiving in some way outside of their job. In today’s episode, Tara shares three practices that modern workplaces are adopting to ensure employees feel seen and supported. In this episode you’ll learn:The all-to-common experience Tara had that sparked her passion for caregiver support.How society has shifted when it comes to caregiving needs and expectations.Three specific, tangible things companies can do to better support caregivers.The cultural belief Tara wishes more CEOs and leaders would adopt. MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSDownload the Making the Case for Caregiver Support resource.Buy the Parental Leave Toolkit for Small Businesses.CONNECT WITH TARAVisit the Superkin website.Connect with Tara on LinkedIn.Follow Superkin on Instagram.MORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESubscribe to the NewsletterTraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share how to support caregivers at work with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

If you had told me 10 years ago that strong documentation was one of the most important aspects of building great company culture, I would have thought you were nuts. But here we are. And that’s exactly what I believe. Luckily, so does today’s guest, Podge Thomas, who shared so much goodness about the importance of documentation and how to incorporate it into your work practices. If you’re worried this will be a boring topic, think again. I got goosebumps, not once, not twice, but THREE different times during our conversation. It’s a good one. In this episode, we discuss:Why Podge approaches all her work through a lens of liberation and justice.What is documentation and how does it impact both employee experience and equity?The trouble with using Google Drive for documentation.Why we both love Notion so, so much.The thing most people get wrong when it comes to documentation.Tips for making the documentation process easier, including where to start.MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSSign up for Notion. Tip: Startups get up to 6-months free.Notion 101 Mastery Course (affiliate link)CONNECT WITH PODGE THOMASVisit her website.Sign up for her weekly newsletter.Connect on LinkedIn.MORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERESignup for our Weekly NewsletterLearn more about Training for the Modern ManagerExplore Free Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Words cannot describe how excited I was to talk with today’s guests. Less than 20 minutes after finding and starting their book on Audible, I knew I needed to track them down and see if they’d come on the show. Luckily, they agreed and we recently sat down to discuss what really makes a remote culture work!Ali Greene and Tam Sanderson are long time remote work veterans who literally wrote the book on building sustainable, engaging remote-first organizations. Their book – Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility, and Focus –  is packed with practical, actionable steps for designing a remote environment that enables trust, autonomy, and accountability. Together, we dove into a variety of incredible topics, including:The difference between remote work culture and what many people experienced while working remotely during the pandemic. The three mindset shifts you MUST make in order for remote work to be a sustainable practice within your organization. What Standard Operating Behaviors are and why Ali shares them in response to anyone who says “You can’t build culture remotely - it just doesn’t work!”What rituals and artifacts are and how you can identify and design them intentionally for remote work environments. How to remotely recreate the “magic” that occurs when a team is physically together for a brainstorm.What GenZ doesn’t realize about remote work and how they can find great mentorship and community when working remotely. The remote best practices that hybrid organizations need to adopt in order to achieve true inclusivity. Both Tam and Ali’s favorite resources from the book. I’m personally a BIG fan of both!MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSRemote Works by Ali Greene and Tam Sanderson (Bookstore | Amazon)Bowling Alone by Robert Putnum (Bookstore | Amazon)MuralFigmaCONNECT WITH ALI GREENE AND TAM SANDERSONBuy the book! (Bookstore | Amazon)Visit the Remote Works WebsiteAli’s LinkedInTam’s LinkedInMORE FROM WANT TO WORK THERETraining for the Modern ManagerFree Tools and TemplatesConnect on LinkedIn or InstagramDID YOU LOVE THE...

We’re baaaaaack! And I’m so excited to be sharing this fantastic conversation with Melanie Wertzberger, the founder and CEO of Shaka, a Techstars-backed startup that helps great companies improve retention through scalable culture programs.In today’s episode, Melanie and I deep dive into the 1,000+ person research study she conducted around what Gen Z both wants and expects when it comes to work. While some of what she learned made complete sense given what I already know, there were no fewer than three findings that completely surprised me - and likely will surprise you too!In this episode you’ll learn:What values you can expect Gen Z employees to champion in the workplace.How Gen Z feels about working from home vs in the office - and it might surprise you. I know it surprised me!How side-hustles factor into Gen Z’s view of work and the mindshift change Melanie recommends adopting asap!Practical tips for managing Gen Z employees.Why Gen Zers expect to make six figures (yes, six!) right out of college and what this means for your recruiting process. CONNECT WITH MELANIEExplore Shaka: joinshaka.comMelanie’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melanie-wertzbergerCONNECT WITH USCheck out the website: wanttoworkthere.comMore Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resourcesFollow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Hello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!I seriously cannot stop talking about the power of internal podcasting for organizations. And it’s for good reason! Consider this episode your crystal ball, because I’m going to share six reasons I am absolutely confident most companies will have podcasts in the five years. Think an internal podcast won’t work at your company? I’d challenge you to think again - and give the episode a listen before counting it out!In this episode you’ll learn:The six reasons you should be starting an internal podcast today.Why having a podcast makes your communication more equitable.The oversized impact a podcast has at scaling companies, where time is often more valuable than money.How an internal podcast helps solve the relationship and connection issues many companies are facing as remote and hybrid teams. LET’S CONNECTCheck out the website: wanttoworkthere.comMore Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resourcesFollow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with at least one friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way out, whether that is consulting, taking a “demotion” to join a larger team at a more established company, or just quitting without any idea what comes next. What would make these leaders feel supported? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself and dozens of other HR professionals over the last few weeks. Luckily, I have some answers. Six to be exact. Each as practical and actionable as they come.In today’s episode, I’ll be walking you through each, so you can proactively work to retain your People Ops lead in the coming year.MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSWhy Are People-Ops Leaders Quitting In Droves? And What Can We Do About It?Use code WTWT10 for 10% off a Growth Starter Pack at Trusty Oak.LET’S CONNECTCheck out the website: wanttoworkthere.comMore Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resourcesFollow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d love for you to share it with a friend or colleague who shares your passion for building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts. 

Hello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!Note: When this episode originally aired, Roe v Wade had just been overturned - something that is touched upon in the conversation.It has been a tough change for many since the overturning of Roe V Wade. In times like these, empathy is more important than ever. But what role does empathy really have in workplace culture?There is no one better to help answer this question than Nōn Wels, founder of the Feely Human Collective and host of the You, Me, Empathy podcast. Luckily, he was happy to sit down with me and explore this very question, along with many more. At one point, our conversation gave me literal full body goosebumps, so you know it’s going to be an incredible one!In this episode we’ll explore:Nōn’s simple, but profound definition of empathy.What role empathy plays in the workplace.Whether or not empathy is something you can teach vs being an innate skill.How managers can signal to their teams that it’s safe to bring their whole self to work - regardless of an organization’s overall cultural norms.The power of emotional check-ins and how you can facilitate them within your organization.And the wisdom Nōn shared that gave me actual full body goosebumps. Trust me - it’s something we all need to hear.MENTIONED RESOURCES/LINKSProfessionalism Is a Racist Construct. Article by Monique JudgeSlumberkins. Social emotional learning books for kids.CONNECT WITH NŌN WELSWebsite: https://feelyhuman.co/Email: hello@feelyhuman.coPodcast: https://feelyhuman.co/you-me-empathyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/youmeempathy/CONNECT WITH USCheck out the website: wanttoworkthere.comMore Resources: wanttoworkthere.com/resourcesFollow us on Instagram: @wanttoworkthere DID YOU LOVE THE EPISODE?If so, I’d LOVE for you to share it with 1-2  friends or colleagues who are also passionate about building a better world of work! They can find us at wanttoworkthere.com/podcast or by searching Want To Work There wherever they listen to podcasts.