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Whether you’re the boss, the deputy or on your way up, we’re shaking up the way the world works. This is the podcast about doing work differently. Joi... Show more

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Finale: How work has changed since we started this show

After more than three years, and 153 episodes, this is the final Working It podcast. Isabel Berwick gathers three colleagues (and friends) to discuss ...

Why being a CEO is so lonely (and how to fix that)

Running a business is rewarding in plenty of ways – not least in terms of salary. But it can also be extremely lonely. Having friends at work becomes ...

The science of better workplace conversations

What can we learn about the way we speak by analysing thousands of everyday conversations? That’s a question that fascinates Alison Wood Brooks. Aliso...

Why are some bosses infuriating (and others inspiring)?

When you’re a leader, colleagues look for hidden meanings in everything you do. That can make gentle suggestions sound infuriating – and amplify the e...

Best of: How to master the art of schmoozing

This week's episode of Working It – the last of the year – is a repeat of one of our favourite episodes. It features a masterclass in chit-chat from M...

How to get ahead (without getting promoted)

You thought you were getting that big promotion – but you missed out. What are your next steps? Isabel Berwick speaks to Sarah Ellis (co-founder of ca...

Best of: How to survive the office Christmas party

It's the work Christmas party season: you're out of the office, and the alcohol is flowing. How can you make sure you don't embarrass yourself (or der...

How can middle-aged women get the most out of work?

Many middle-aged women leave the workforce with plenty left to give. What can managers do to stop that from happening? Isabel Berwick speaks to Lucy S...

Luck makes careers. Here’s how to get more of it.

Most successful people will tell you that hard work and talent can get you where you want to go. Fewer of them will admit that luck is at least as imp...

How to get the long-term sick back to work

The UK has a well-known problem with long-term sickness in the workforce – but it’s not alone. In several wealthy countries, the number of young peopl...