Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, we’re here to simplify the science of work.

Summer is over and we're back with This Week in Work, where we bring you the latest headlines, expert hot takes and answer your questions in our world famous weekly workplace surgery.

🔥 Stories Covered

📌 Nestlé CEO Fired Over Secret Romance
When the world’s largest food company sacks its global CEO after 40 years, the issue isn’t just scandal — it’s trust. We explore why hidden relationships at the top create ripples through entire organisations, eroding fairness and psychological safety.

📰 Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mpm9ee9p9o

📌 1,000 Days of ChatGPT
What has AI really changed about work since its launch? We look at productivity gains, job fears, and whether we’re truly in the middle of a white-collar industrial revolution.

📰 Read more: https://www.cityam.com/1000-days-of-chatgpt-how-has-work-changed/

📌 19 Ways to Improve Your Life, According to Science
Forget September stress — it’s the real new year. We revisit evidence-based ways to reset, refresh, and make small, meaningful changes.

📰 Read more: https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/19-ways-improve-your-life

🔥 Hot Take: Rage Baiting at Work

We’re used to rage-bait headlines online, but what happens when leaders use sarcasm and provocation in the office? Guest Vanessa Judelman argues it silences teams, destroys trust, and confuses sharpness for strength.

More from Vanessa:

– Website: https://www.mosaicpd.com/
– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessajudelman/
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MosaicPeopleDevelopment
– Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajudelman/
– Twitter: https://twitter.com/MosaicPD

💬 Workplace Surgery

❓ Do employee engagement platforms really work — or are they just tick-box exercises?

❓ I was refused unpaid leave for health reasons, but my colleague was granted it months later. What can I do? - featuring Cat Coggins from The Curve Group: https://www.thecurvegroup.co.uk/

❓ Are we too focused on experience — and missing out on talent?

🧠 Support with Mental Health and Well-being

– Mind UK: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/
– Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

📬 Connect with Al & Leanne

– LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork
– Al Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott
– Leanne Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
– Email: hello@truthliesandwork.com
– Book a call: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat