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The Why We Work Podcast

The Why We Work Podcast

By Anthony Massa


Join host Anthony Massa as he talks with ordinary people making a big impact in their careers; having discussions about worklife, motivation, engagement, development, and leadership in an effort to understand why we work and how we can create a happier, more productive workforce.
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Enter Gen Z: A Conversation with XYZ University CEO Sarah Sladek

The Why We Work PodcastJul 22, 2020

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Burnout and Employee Wellbeing with Elizabeth Nelson
Dec 17, 202038:03
The Future is Gig: A Conversation on the Gig Economy

The Future is Gig: A Conversation on the Gig Economy

Anthony talks with Diane Mulcahy, author of The Gig Economy: The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off, and Financing the Life You Want! Diane offers insight into the changing workforce and how its time to change the way we think about full-time employment. They delve into issues around achieving greater job satisfaction through gig work, rethinking recruiting and benefits, and how policymakers and traditional companies must begin to prepare for a workforce that is primarily "gig." Learn more about Diane and her work or purchase her book at dianemulcahy.com. 

Oct 22, 202024:36
Education, Election 2020, and The Future Workforce

Education, Election 2020, and The Future Workforce

Anthony talks with Dr. Anthony Carnevale, director of the Center for Education and Workforce Policy at Georgetown University. They discuss the important cross-section of workforce and education, as well as the policy implications of the Presidential Election on the future workforce. 

Oct 06, 202027:40
The State of Diversity and Inclusion at Work

The State of Diversity and Inclusion at Work

Join Anthony for timely and important conversation about diversity and inclusion in the workplace with Fernan Cepero, Senior HR Business Partner at the YMCA of Greater Rochester. Anthony and Fernan discuss the important difference between having diversity and achieving true inclusion and how organizations can strive to achieve both. They also discuss how creating more equitable hiring processes is more than just removing a name from a resume. 

Sep 23, 202030:22
Mindset with Sarah Katherine Tucker
Sep 01, 202043:60
The Secret to Job Satisfaction is Simpler Than You Think
Aug 11, 202030:13
Enter Gen Z: A Conversation with XYZ University CEO Sarah Sladek
Jul 22, 202040:60
Org Spotlight: Traitstack
Jul 13, 202050:07
Org Spotlight: Org-ology
Jun 15, 202045:25
A Why We Work Podcast Update

A Why We Work Podcast Update

Anthony thanks Season 1's incredible guests and the listeners of the show and previews Season 2, set for release this August! 

Jun 08, 202002:06
The COVID19 Files: Now Hiring Contact Tracers - Empathy Required
Jun 01, 202018:16
The COVID19 Files: Essential From Home - Teaching During COVID-19
May 26, 202029:49
Org Spotlight: Can AI Make Us Happier at Work?

Org Spotlight: Can AI Make Us Happier at Work?

Anthony talks with Matthew Schmidt, founder of Peoplelogic.ai, an HR technology company based in Durham, NC that provides small and mid-sized businesses with people analytics tools to help managers uncover personality insights and better manage teams.  In their wide-ranging conversation, Matt and Anthony discuss Peoplelogic's product, its implications for the field of HR, how the company's values drive its operations, and the future of HR tech. If you think Peoplelogic might be right for your small or mid-sized business visit https://peoplelogic.ai/. To support The Why We Work Podcast go to https://anchor.fm/anthony-massa/support. 

May 18, 202029:15
The COIV19 Files: How the Pros Work From Home
May 11, 202017:47
The COVID19 Files: How a Nonprofit is Using Its Mission to Fight the Pandemic

The COVID19 Files: How a Nonprofit is Using Its Mission to Fight the Pandemic

Anthony talks with Will Richter, a research scientist at Battelle in Columbus, Ohio who has been instrumental in the work the science & tech nonprofit is doing to improve testing and increase PPE availability for those in the nation's hospitals. Battelle's mission of developing "science and technology for the greater good" has always guided its work, but has taken on a new meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Will talks about how the organization being mission driven, as well as the culture of experimentation and creativity, has allowed the company to develop technologies that are making a big difference in the fight against COVID-19. 

May 04, 202014:48
The COVID19 Files: How One Grocer has Met The Challenge of COVD-19

The COVID19 Files: How One Grocer has Met The Challenge of COVD-19

Meet Emel Mutlu, co-owner of THE MARKET at Edgewood in Palo Alto, California. Anthony caught up with her about how her store has adapted to meet the challenge of the Coronavirus pandemic in one of the country’s hotspots. Emel shares how she has kept employees motivated, shifted priorities, and how her store’s mission of being “community driven” has taken on a whole new meaning.
Apr 27, 202028:08
If You're Happy at Work Clap Your Hands

If You're Happy at Work Clap Your Hands

Dr. Scott Dust, Dr. John F. Mee Endowed Assistant Professor of Management at the Farmer School of Business, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and Chief Research Officer at Cloverleaf comes on the show to talk about the research behind why we work. Dr. Dust examines which personal or organization factors are the keys to how we view our jobs and how we can leverage these factors to be happy, motivated, and productive at work.
Apr 18, 202048:57
Why We Work Trailer

Why We Work Trailer

What is Why We Work all about? Meet host Anthony Massa and the central question he's become fascinated with: why do people love or hate their jobs? Over the coming weeks, Anthony explores this topic by talking directly to America's workforce, asking hem what is the secret behind why they love or hate their jobs so that we can use those insights to create a happier, more productive workforce.
Apr 13, 202004:22