When companies began designing hybrid workplaces, they came to an unexpected discovery... managers would now be responsible for two employee experiences — remote and in-office. Both at the same time. From one location to another.In this episode

The Power of Belonging

Nov 15th, 2021 26m 11s

Belonging means you feel seen for your unique contributions, connected to your coworkers, and supported in your daily life and career development. Offering a culture of belonging is an increasing priority for companies, and a lot of the respons

The Art of Listening

Nov 1st, 2021 25m 8s

Emotional intelligence is the ability to read emotions in yourself and those around you, then adjust your behaviour accordingly. This is the superpower of listening. But it isn’t something that happens automatically — listening at work takes in

The Employee Influence

Oct 18th, 2021 24m 10s

Anyone can create meaningful change at work, even you. Yes, you! You don’t need positional authority to practice leadership. The secret is learning how to wield influence. Spot the difference between authority and power, and learn how to use yo

The Reinvention Mindset

Oct 4th, 2021 25m 47s

Time away from the office during the pandemic has given people a chance to cultivate new interests and consider new career goals. As they return to the office, the question is this: what do you want to pursue? Whether it’s vying for a promotion

Taking The Lead

Sep 20th, 2021 23m 56s

Congratulations! Getting that first manager role is a huge accomplishment. But wait, do you know how to lead a team? The majority of first time managers don't receive enough training to succeed and lead their team.In this episode, we’ll show yo

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Announcing Season Two!

Sep 7th, 2021 2m 44s

This season we’re back with six brand new episodes that explore the changing nature of leadership in a post pandemic world. Against the backdrop of the modern employee experience, host Dr. Sonia Kang uncovers how practicing vulnerability, trust

We are coming back!

Jun 30th, 2021 2m 11s

Great news! The team at For The Love Of Work has started production on a second season. Host Sonia Kang has all of the details plus a special call out to listeners in this short but exciting announcement.

Creating Meaning At Work

Dec 14th, 2020 31m 57s

How do you find meaning at work? Is it about loving the tasks you have to do each day, or is it more about your outlook? Is it about following your dreams and making your work your life...or following the dollar signs and living for the weekend

How To Grow And Learn At Work

Nov 30th, 2020 27m 6s

Career and the opportunity to grow is the number one reason why people join a company. It’s also the number one reason they leave a company if they’re not getting opportunities.Professional development is a major priority for employees — new an

How To Make Better Mistakes

Nov 16th, 2020 27m 22s

Psychological safety is the belief that you can bring your whole self to work, and speak up with ideas and feedback—as well as make mistakes—without fear of punishment. But, how do you do that if you don’t trust your boss or your coworkers? In

How Do I Stand Out?

Nov 2nd, 2020 29m 42s

The number one concern of new employees we spoke to, those entering their first or second jobs, was knowing how to stand out, in order to advance in their career. But this is not just a challenge for young workers. Mid to senior career employee

How To Land At The Right Company

Oct 19th, 2020 30m 17s

Finding the job that ticks all the right boxes can seem like an impossible task. But what if you’re not looking for the right things?Well, there is a big shift occuring in the workplace as progressive companies start focusing on something calle

Leaning Into Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Oct 5th, 2020 35m 23s

In the middle of a pandemic, the issue of police brutality bubbled to the surface, again. As protests broke out all over the world, they led to a broader conversation about Black lives, Indigenous lives, and the experiences of people of colour.

From Surviving To Thriving

Sep 21st, 2020 29m 46s

Resilience is the ability to rebound, recover and learn from unexpected challenges and uncomfortable change. But how do you just magically become resilient? Host Sonia Kang explores new approaches to gaining resilience within the employee expe

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Introducing For the Love of Work

Sep 3rd, 2020 2m 38s

This is a playbook for the modern employee experience, and it’s more relevant than ever as we redefine the way we work in the wake of a pandemic. You’ll hear inspirational and practical advice from experts in the industry, and lessons to help y