Office Hours

King's Business School

Office Hours is the podcast that answers the business questions you’re too afraid to ask. Each episode pairs an academic from King’s Business School with a guest from industry or public life to break down complex topics in a simple and relevant way. Whether you're a student, a graduate, or simply someone interested in how business shapes the world around us, Office Hours offers accessible conversations that blend cutting-edge research with real-world experience, delivering thoughtful discussion and practical takeaways.

  1. Why Can't I Afford a House?

    05/07/2025

    Why Can't I Afford a House?

    Office Hours: Why Can’t I Afford a House? " In areas where there is more foreign investment, you see a higher increase in house prices." In this episode of Office Hours, we’re tackling one of the biggest financial questions facing young people today: Why can’t I afford a house? Host Cari Street sits down with Dr. Filipa Sá, a leading expert on the housing market, and Tayo Oguntonade, property expert and award-winning presenter, to break it all down. Join us as we explore: 🏡 The key factors driving the housing crisis – from supply shortages to foreign investment 📈 Why salaries haven’t kept up with house prices 💳 The importance of credit scores and how to improve yours 📉 Is renting forever the future? 🔑 Practical steps you can take today to get on the property ladder Dr. Filipa Sá is an Associate Professor in Economics at King’s College London. Her research focuses on the economics of housing markets, labor markets, and public policy, with a particular interest in how foreign investment impacts housing affordability in the UK. Her work has been featured in leading academic journals and has informed government policy, including taxation on overseas property buyers. Tayo Oguntonade is a property expert, speaker, and TV presenter, best known for Channel 4's The Great House Giveaway. He co-founded Brickz with Tipz, a platform making the property market more accessible, and educates first-time buyers on mortgages, investments, and homeownership through TV, social media, and public speaking. Don’t miss this essential conversation!

    25 min
  2. Should We Be Working Less?

    04/16/2025

    Should We Be Working Less?

    "  With flexible boundaries and digital work, people are now moving into an always-on, always-working culture." In this episode of Office Hours, we’re diving into one of the biggest debates in the world of work: Should we all be working four-day weeks? Host and student, Cari Street, is joined by leading experts Professor Heejung Chung and Joe O’Connor to explore what a shorter workweek could mean for productivity, employee well-being, and the economy. Join us as we explore: 📈 Can fewer hours actually boost productivity? 🏢 How companies are trialing the four-day week, and what they’re finding. 🧠 The benefits of more free time. 🔑 Practical Advice for having this conversation in the workplace. Professor Heejung Chung is a professor of work and employment and is the director of the King’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership. She is the author of The Flexibility Paradox (Policy Press, 2022) and has influenced policies around the world around areas of work and family. Heejung has researched and written extensively on how shorter workweeks impact workers, businesses, gender equality, and society’s notion of value of work. Her research sheds light on the hidden challenges of work flexibility and the policies needed to make it successful. Joe O’Connor, a globally recognised expert on four-day workweeks and CEO of Work Time Revolution, also shares his insights. Joe has led some of the world's most high-profile shorter workweek trials across the globe. He specialises in helping organisations redesign work for the age of AI, reducing overwork while enhancing productivity and employee well-being. As the co-author of Do More in Four (forthcoming from Harvard Business Review), Joe provides practical strategies for companies looking to make the shift to a shorter workweek. Could a four-day workweek become the new normal? Tune in to hear expert insights, real-world case studies, and the potential challenges of making the shift.

    22 min

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Office Hours is the podcast that answers the business questions you’re too afraid to ask. Each episode pairs an academic from King’s Business School with a guest from industry or public life to break down complex topics in a simple and relevant way. Whether you're a student, a graduate, or simply someone interested in how business shapes the world around us, Office Hours offers accessible conversations that blend cutting-edge research with real-world experience, delivering thoughtful discussion and practical takeaways.