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This story is a doozy, gang! Imagine, you see your very own job advertised… with a substantially higher salary 🤔 You decide to share an offhand Tweet about the matter, it goes viral and the media picks up the story 👀 🥴 Imagine no more. That’s what happened to Kimberly Nguyen, our guest on this episode of Workplace Worldwide. Kimberly’s tweet sparked a robust online discussion about Pay Transparency, and a flurry of media coverage. As we discuss it all with Kimberly, from chaotic recruiting processes to the constant runaround on fair compensation, her experience is a solemn reminder of the systemic issues many face when it comes to pay equity in the workplace.
Workplace Worldwide is our refreshed format of Workplace Weekly — bringing you deep dives, news and interviews from workplaces and workers rights efforts, globally. On this episode we bring you Part Two of our interview with Wilma De Soto, who discusses her perspectives and experiences on diversity, equity and inclusion as an advocate and activist, and the impacts of systemic failings of DE&I initiatives over decades — particularly on Black people in the United States. The conversation is robust and direct, and something we think any person interested in race, discrimination and our working lives, should hear.
We’re back, bring you Part One of our Interview with Wilma De Soto, who discusses her perspectives and experiences on diversity, equity and inclusion as an advocate and activist, and the impacts of systemic failings of DE&I initiatives over decades — particularly on Black people in the United States. The conversation is robust and direct, and something we think any person interested in race, discrimination and our working lives, should hear.
Workplace Weekly is back in session! Kicking off, reflect briefly on a recent controversy in Denmark's labor landscape. We discuss the accusations against a prominent union boss who is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct and the potential (lack of) ramifications for the union and the broader labor movement in Denmark, exploring the challenges of maintaining integrity and trust within organisational leadership. Fanny and Kate dive into the NLRB's recent decision that upholds employees' rights to discuss their former employers regardless of receiving severance. We got our H&H Legal Eagle to Mansplain the decision too, in case you want to know more. We explore the potential impact of this decision on the future of employee rights and workplace transparency. Next on the agenda, the hosts turn their attention to a highly anticipated moment: Howard Schultz facing Congress to answer questions about Starbucks and its alleged union-busting tactics. We play yet another round of "Who Wants To Be...," pitting companies against an AI to determine who can demonstrate allyship most effectively.
Welcome to another episode of "Workplace Weekly" with your hosts, Fanny and Kate. It’s your usual rollercoaster of overconfident commentary about workplace issues, and a shitpost of a good time. We're excited to announce our upcoming podcast, "Right the Ship," where we'll be diving into the story of a federal whistleblower. We're also introducing a new game show segment called "Who Wants to Be A Forgiven," where we'll be guessing which apology statement was made by a real CEO and which was generated by AI. It's sure to be a hit!
We get down and dirty with parasocial relationships and the pressure they put on public figures. We're looking at you, Pedro Pascal. But it's not just celebrities who face this issue - it's a problem in the workplace too. Objectification and harassment are serious issues that need to be addressed. Finally, our Workplace Savage discusses imposter syndrome and how it's connected to political and power dynamics in the workplace.
For Episode Four of Workplace Weekly, Kate Bailey and Fanny Wandel, bring you Part Two of our interview with Christina Ro-Connolly (whom, we shamelessly stan). Tina addresses some of the disadvantages of allegations regarding workplaves being made publicly and put thrust under a media spotlight. We discuss being committed to the neutral rule, and how Tina & OIG Law incorporates that into practice while also seeking to build healthier relationships with clients and helping them to move forward past the conflict. We asked about materials Tina & OIG have developed around the role race can play in investigations, really shining an exemplary light on OIG efforts to put DE&I into all element of practice for workplace investigators and attorneys. Tina addresses the “window dressing” element clients can sometimes want, and how to navigate this, while still putting values first.
We’re very thrilled to present Episode Three of Workplace Weekly, entirely dedicated to Part One of our interview with attorney and workplace investigator, Christina Ro-Connelly. Christina (Tina) Ro-Connelly is a Partner with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP (follow OIG on Instagram!). She has over a decade of labor and employment law experience and has conducted numerous investigations with Oppenheimer Investigations Group, many of which included allegations against elected officials and high-level executives. Tina leads AB1825 trainings, workplace investigator trainings, and bias trainings and also conducts audits of internal workplace investigations. Tina is a graduate of the Association of Workplace Investigators’s Training Institute for Workplace Investigators and has received the certificate to conduct Title IX investigations. Tina is a member of the Executive Committee of the Labor and Employment Section of the California Lawyers Association and a frequent trainer and presenter on employment law matters. She is also a sustaining member of AWI and a member of the AWI Institute Committee.
We talk about the flourishing vocation of workplace investigations, Tina’s role and approach, media and social media, the impact and ramifications of cases like Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo reaction, and news items such as #Deflategate and the investigation into U.S. National Women’s Soccer and the report produced by Sally Q. Yates.
Join Fanny & Kate for the latest instalment of your favourite work focused podcast Workplace Weekly: a podcast analysing workplaces, work culture and labour activism through topical stories, interviews and expertise.
This episode features Nicki Eyre FRSA. Nicki is the Founder and Managing Director of Conduct Change, a consultancy that aims to prevent and resolve workplace bullying. She has a varied career spanning the public, private, and charity sectors, and is a coach, consultant, and trainer with a specialism in workplace bullying. She also leads the Stop Hurt at Work campaign focused on advocacy and awareness-raising about workplace bullying. Nicki has spoken at events both in the UK and nationally and is a Member of the International Association on Workplace Bullying & Harassment and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
In our interview with Nicki, we discuss her work with Conduct Change and the Stop Hurt at Work Project. The interview covers topics such as Eyre's approach to organisational consulting, observations of workplace culture and challenges, and the insufficiencies of current laws regarding workplace bullying. Eyre also discusses the cornerstones in her work and how people can support the Stop Hurt at Work campaign.
At the top of the show, your Wokest Warriors talk about NOMA’s decision to close this year, and reflect on the decade of workplace bullying incidences that led to the announcement in 2023. We take a spicy turn when Fanny reveals she was blocked by NOMA on Instagram, a move that does little to disprove NOMAs favour for a blacklist.
If you’d like to submit a question or story for segments such as Workplace Savage or Fuck You, I Quit — write us an email at admin@handandheart.eu. We also have an anonymous submissions page on our website at www.handandheart/workplaceweekly where you can send a voice message or leave a written submission.
Join us for the first episode of Workplace Weekly, a podcast analysing workplaces, work culture and labour activism through topical stories, interviews and expertise. To kick us off, Kate Bailey and Fanny Wandel focus on International Women’s Day and explore its history and connection to the workplace movement, discuss a few corporate International Women's Day fails (New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Team, Burger King, The Met Police, Sally Ride & NASA, KFC, McDonalds & MTV) and tackle a workplace conundrum in the first Workplace Savage segment. Discussions include the Netflix Pamela Anderson documentary and the different treatment Tommy Lee receives (reclaiming image vs. image rehabilitation) deepfakes, getting fired after you’ve quite and sending an emotional labour invoice to a grown man.
If you’d like to submit a question or story for segments such as Workplace Savage or Fuck You, I Quit — write us an email at admin@handandheart.eu. We also have an anonymous submissions page on our website at www.handandheart/workplaceweekly where you can send a voice message or leave a written submission.
