In this episode of Frequency, Chuck Gose and Jenni Field explore some of the latest themes related to employee satisfaction, engagement, and the return to office debate.

They discuss the importance of understanding employee satisfaction versus engagement and delve into the complexities of the return to office debate, highlighting control issues and the need for organizations to address underlying problems rather than relying on superficial solutions.

They explore the evolving definitions of productivity for knowledge workers, emphasizing the need for clarity in what productivity means in different contexts. They get into the age old debate of the importance of internal communications and the ongoing struggle to define its role within organizations.

The conversation shifts to the significance of storytelling as a powerful tool for communicators, highlighting its potential to enhance engagement and understanding and question whether this is what communicators really mean when they are focusing on creativity.

Finally, they reflect on the dangers of relying on short-form content for decision-making, stressing the value of long-form, nuanced information.

The links and articles that inspired this week’s episode:

(09:03) Employee Satisfaction vs. Engagement Build the Life you Want by Arthur C Brooks and Opray Winfrey

(16:53) Return-To-Office: It's Not About Productivity, It's About Power

(27:41) The Role of Internal Communications

(35:56) The Power of Storytelling in Internal Comms

🎶 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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