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cover of episode 182. My boss wants to spy on me, London’s hiring crisis and why holidays last longer than you think. PLUS! Is the five-day week dead? with Grace Tallon

182. My boss wants to spy on me, London’s hiring crisis and why holidays last longer than you think. PLUS! Is the five-day week dead? with Grace Tallon

2025/3/25
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Truth, Lies and Work

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Leanne: 我认为公司应该允许员工在家办公,因为这不会影响工作效率,反而可能提高生产力。同时,我不赞成公司使用性格测试来分配项目,因为这并不科学,而且可能会限制员工的发展。最后,我认为员工应该有权保护自己的专注工作时间,不被其他同事随意占用。 Al: 我同意Leanne的观点,我认为老板坚持要求员工到办公室上班很奇怪,这可能是一种权力游戏。在家办公有利有弊,取决于个人家庭环境和工作性质。员工希望工作与生活有更好的平衡,而疫情加速了这一变化。 Grace Tallon: 我认为五天工作制已经过时,缩短工作时间对企业成功、生产力和心理健康至关重要。企业有责任创造一个让员工蓬勃发展的环境,优先考虑员工的幸福感和生产力,并与员工分享生产力收益。企业应该创造一个让所有员工都能蓬勃发展的环境,特别是让女性和父母能够更好地平衡工作和生活。幸福感会影响工作绩效,企业应该重视员工的幸福感。越来越多的优秀人才会选择那些更重视工作与生活平衡的公司。企业应该给员工提供自主权,而不是仅仅依靠监控来管理员工。缩短工作时间并非易事,需要企业重新设计工作方式,并帮助员工养成新的工作习惯。缩短工作时间能够带来巨大的回报,因为员工会获得更多的时间和自主权。员工更重视时间而非加薪。压缩工作时间会导致员工过度劳累,真正的工作时间减少才是关键。压缩工作时间并不能提高效率,休息对身心健康至关重要。

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London businesses are struggling to hire staff, with many blaming remote work expectations. However, research suggests that remote work doesn't negatively impact performance and may even boost productivity. The authors discuss the disconnect between employee desires for flexibility and companies' resistance to change.
  • London firms struggle to recruit, partly blaming remote work.
  • Research shows remote work doesn't harm, and sometimes boosts, productivity.
  • Companies resist change, despite employee preferences and data.

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Truth, Lies and Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. Every Tuesday we tackle workplace news, answer your dilemmas, and bring fresh insights to help you build great workplace cultures.

🎙 This Week’s Headlines

🔥 Hot Take: Why the Five-Day Workweek Is History (with Grace Tallon)

Grace Tallon from the Work Time Reduction Centre says the traditional five-day workweek is no longer fit for purpose. Cutting working hours isn’t just a perk—it's vital for business success, productivity, and mental health. Could a shorter week be the most important change we make this generation?

Connect with Grace: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-tallon/)

Learn more about Work Time Reduction: https://worktimereduction.com/)

💡 Workplace Surgery: Your Workplace Problems Solved

"Am I Mentoring My Replacement?"

A listener fears they're training someone overqualified who may take their job.

"Personality Tests Are Ruining My Team!"

Managers forced to assign projects based on personality colour charts rather than skills.

"Help! My Productivity’s Hijacked by a Calendar Bully!"

A developer struggles to protect their deep work sessions from a colleague who repeatedly schedules conflicting meetings.

🎧 Listen to More From Truth Lies and Work

John Amaechi on Personality Testing)

Hogan's Ryne Sherman on Personality in Business)

🎧 Coming Up Next

This Thursday:

Jeanette Ramsden, CEO of The Curve Group, reveals how she successfully implemented a four-day workweek—without compromising client satisfaction. Plus, she shares her perspective as a female CEO navigating leadership in a world obsessed with "masculine energy."

Next Tuesday:

Another packed episode of This Week in Work with the latest workplace trends, bold takes, and practical advice.

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General Support with Mental Health and Well-being

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your mental health, the following resources may be useful.

Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/)

If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 (UK) or email [email protected]) (Rest of World)

Connect with Al and Leanne

Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/)

Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/)

Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne)

Email: [email protected]

Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat)