In this episode of Frequency, hosts Chuck Gose and Jenni discuss some big topics in the world of internal comms, employee experience and workplace culture.

⚫️ Is work/life balance your responsibility or the organizations?

⚫️ Is it a surprise that AI is making boring work more fun?

⚫️ What happens to managers when organizations get too big?

They explore the latest news and research into generational differences in workplace preferences, the importance of choice in work arrangements, while also addressing the impact of AI on productivity and motivation.

They delve into a few recent podcasts that discuss work/life balance and the role of line managers as organizations grow and hierarchy gets in the way of getting stuff done.

In this conversation, they also explore the challenges of timezones, the pressure of hustle culture, and the importance of play in our lives.

Links and articles mentioned in this episode:

(04:00) Working from beach had its time in the sun. Now it’s back to offices

(10:31) HBR Research: Gen AI Makes People More Productive—and Less Motivated

(15:52) They're Lying About Work Life Balance –The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

(26:10) HBR IdeaCast: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Agility, AI Strategy, and the Changing Role of Managers

Books mentioned in this episode:

📕 All It Takes is a Goal by Jon Acuff

📗 Long Haul Leader by Chris Ducker

📘 Playful Rebellion by Gary Ware

🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali. You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.

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