42 episodes

In the second season of the Work Revolution Podcast, Debra joins forces with new co-host lisa Schmidt to challenge the status quo of obsolete workplace practices and ideas about leadership that contribute to inequality and disengagement—and slow the pace of much needed change and innovation.

Listen in as Debra and lisa parlay their extensive professional experience, humour, critical insights and smart-ass attitudes into showing there IS a better way to work, and live.

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Work Revolution Debra Adey & lisa Schmidt

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In the second season of the Work Revolution Podcast, Debra joins forces with new co-host lisa Schmidt to challenge the status quo of obsolete workplace practices and ideas about leadership that contribute to inequality and disengagement—and slow the pace of much needed change and innovation.

Listen in as Debra and lisa parlay their extensive professional experience, humour, critical insights and smart-ass attitudes into showing there IS a better way to work, and live.

Web workrevolutionpodcast.com
Instagram @work_revolution
Facebook @workrevolutionpodcast
Music theme blueimusic.com

    42. Employee Terminations

    42. Employee Terminations

    The so-called ‘business decision’ to exit
    employees from your organization could be a positive experience for both you
    and the employee. With some thoughtful attention to what people need when they
    are being released from a familiar role in a company they have committed to.
    Instead, the vast majority of terminations are a cavalier process. That which
    lacks human connection and allows leaders to avoid accountability for their
    hiring decisions—and their management responsibilities. Listen in as Debra and
    Lisa explore why the way terminations are carried out has a profoundly negative
    impact on the individual, the organizational culture and broader societal
    attitudes about work and trust in corporations. The good news is that we can do
    better! In this, lisa and Debra offer their perspectives on how organizations
    can terminate employees in a way that aligns with their values.




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    • 49 min
    41. Workplace Predictions 2023

    41. Workplace Predictions 2023

    Once again Debra and lisa share what they are reading, hearing and intuiting about the work year ahead. Here are their predictions of what organizations and leaders will be challenged by, and the top trends we can expect to see in 2023.

    • 37 min
    39. Who are the New Leaders in the C-Suite?

    39. Who are the New Leaders in the C-Suite?

    Now that working from home and hybrid arrangements have become fixtures in many businesses across the globe, many CEOs are considering—or even hiring—new direct reports to the senior leadership table. Joining the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) among others are Chief Remote Officers and Chief Wellness Officers, hired to make remote work flourish, focusing on holistic practices and systems, and ensuring the less tangible aspects of organizational culture take root in home offices and on kitchen tables where much knowledge work is done. Who are these new and emerging leaders, and what do we think they should be doing? Listen in as Debra and lisa take a step back to look at what workplaces need now and assess if these roles will help make organizations better and healthier for employees.

    • 36 min
    38. The 4-Day Workweek Movement

    38. The 4-Day Workweek Movement

    When Andrew Barnes decided to change his company to a 4-day work week he expected some positive results, but even he was surprised by the 20% increase in productivity, amongst many other benefits. Now, his organization, 4 Day Week Global is helping companies all around the world pilot a reduced work week so they can experience the benefits for themselves. Listen in to learn why working less is better for organizations, employees and society at large, and hear what Andrew says is the number one thing getting in the way of more organizations adopting a reduced work week.



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    • 58 min
    37. Ghosted By The Boss

    37. Ghosted By The Boss

    Who's accountable when a hiring decision goes wrong? As JP illustrates in her compelling personal story, often, the employee feels ashamed and disrespected when they are exited from an organization, in her case, just five weeks after being hired. Left to guess what went wrong after no feedback and not a word from the boss, JP describes feeling like her dignity is taken. For many listeners, this will be a relatable story because something similar happened to them or someone they know. Debra and Lisa dig into the implications of this bad boss behavior for organizations and discuss ways job candidates can avoid this nightmare scenario. Tune in to Work Revolution to avoid being ghosted by your boss!

    • 54 min
    36. Why Gender Equity Is Good For The Economy With Katica Roy

    36. Why Gender Equity Is Good For The Economy With Katica Roy

    For far too long, we've been hearing how much less money women make than men. While progress is being made, there is still a long way to go—if we look to the latest report from the 2022 World Economic Forum, post-pandemic, gender parity is not recovering. In fact, it will take another 132 years to close the global gender gap.

    As crises are compounding, women's workforce outcomes are suffering and the risk of global gender parity backsliding further intensifies. In this episode, Debra speaks with Katica Roy, a gender economist who highlights how policy today is mostly gender-ignorant, meaning it doesn’t apply the gender lens to determine how said policies impact men and women differently. As Katica explains, women’s participation in the labour market is good for the economy overall: excluding well educated and trained women from the workforce is a lost opportunity for economic growth. Listen in to learn what's at stake and how we can build momentum towards greater gender parity that benefits us all.

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    • 51 min

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