What Trends Should I Pay Attention To In 2026?
Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast · 2026-01-14 · 55 min
Episode notes
Send us a Message! (But we can’t respond, so feel free to email us at info@roman3.ca) This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture. In this episode, we dig into some buzzwords, like Coffee Badging, Fauxductivity, and Bare Minimum Mondays, so James can rant about how lame they are. We also explore trends and terms that are starting to shine a spotlight on hidden issues impacting our workplaces, like: Culture Rot : The slow decline of a company's internal health due to a failure of leadership to trust employees or adapt to modern needs. Anti-Perks : Superficial office benefits (like free snacks) that employees now view as negative because they often mask systemic issues. Well-Being Washing : When organizations promote mental health initiatives for PR but do not provide meaningful support or sustainable workloads. Emotional Paycheck: Aspects such as recognition, purpose, and strong relationships that employees increasingly prioritize alongside their salary. Our prescription for this episode is to avoid performative solutions and seek to address job dissatisfaction if you really want to make a difference in your workplace.
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