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Hardly Working is a space to discuss trends in work, culture, business and strategy. Combining personal experience with case studies, we try to alleviate some of the common frustrations in the workplace.

12/10/2020

Retaining Talent

Attracting talent is only one part of the equation; Companies need to be able to retain talent as well. The attrition rate or retention rate is perhaps, one of the strongest measures to ascertain the "culture quotient" in tangible terms. On this episode, we take at the role culture plays in retaining talent.

17 min
21/09/2020

Attracting Talent

Culture can play a big part in deciding to join a company. And yet many organizations don't know how to leverage their culture to attract the right talent. On this episode, we discuss why a cultural fit is so important, and the ways companies can effectively use it while hiring.

13 min
05/08/2020

Company Culture in times of Crisis

On this episode we take a look at the importance of company culture in times of crisis, and why building a strong culture could be the difference between a company that survives, and one that is forced to close its doors.

25 min
18/07/2020

Bonus: Startups vs SMEs

On this bonus episode of Hardly Working, we take a look at startups, SMEs, and the difference between the two. Not just from a technical standpoint, but also from the way they think, the way they operate, and the cultural differences that may exist between the two.

16 min
14/07/2020

Missions, Vision and Goals

On this of Hardly Working, we dive into the world of Mission Statements, Company visions, and how these distill down into goals.

15 min
25/06/2020

Leadership and Culture

Leaders set the tone for organizations. They define the directions for the company, the goals and the targets. Their behaviors within the organization also set the example. And while leaders might have a certain vision for the culture of the company, they can also affect culture in ways they might not even be aware of. This week on Hardly Working, we take a look at employers, leadership and their effect on company culture.

15 min
19/06/2020

Bonus Episode: Notes on Mental Health

On today's bonus episode we're going to be talking a little bit about mental health, as this seemed especially poignant in the wake of rising suicide rates.

9 min
13/06/2020

What Culture?

On the first season of Hardly Working, we're dealing with company culture. In this episode we're going to try to define company culture, look at what elements make up or contribute to culture, why it is so important, and what makes a culture strong.

11 min
07/06/2020

Welcome to the Podcast

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast, Hardly Working. We’re going to be discussing trends in work culture, business and strategy. Each season, we’re going to pick one subject, and dive into a range of different topics, looking for solutions to problems that everyone must have faced at work. We’re going to try and combine some of our personal experiences, with real world case studies, and hope that at the end of each episode, you have a new insight, or a new tool that you can use in your working life, either as an employer or as an employee. In this episode, give a little background about ourselves, why we started the podcast, and what we hope to achieve over the upcoming episodes.

11 min

9 Episodes

Hardly Working is a space to discuss trends in work, culture, business and strategy. Combining personal experience with case studies, we try to alleviate some of the common frustrations in the workplace.

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Hardly Working
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Hardly Working

Episodes

Retaining Talent

Attracting Talent

Company Culture in times of Crisis

Bonus: Startups vs SMEs

Missions, Vision and Goals

Leadership and Culture

Bonus Episode: Notes on Mental Health

What Culture?

Welcome to the Podcast

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