Your Work Friends · 2025-03-13 · 32 min
Send us Fan Mail Well, daylight savings time isn't the only thing that doesn't have us sleeping. Kidding! Record-breaking CEO departures are sending shockwaves through the business world. Meanwhile, half of young professionals feel unprepared for their careers. What's really happening in today's workplace? In this episode, workplace experts (us, Mel & Francesca) l break down: ⏰ 3:12 Why 56% of young workers feel unprepared for their careers ⏰ 7:35 The skills gap nobody's talking about ⏰ 12:20 Will the job market get worse? 5 key indicators to watch ⏰ 18:40 Would you work in VR? Surprising survey results ⏰ 22:15 Why CEOs are getting fired at record rates (222 in January alone!) CAREER ADVICE YOU CAN USE TODAY: Why you should start networking in your sophomore year of college The soft skills employers actually care about more than technical experience How to prepare for economic uncertainty in the job market Why you should NEVER wait until senior year to set up LinkedIn Subscribe for new workplace insights every Tuesdays! Your Work Friends brings you the latest business news and career strategies with authenticity and expert analysis.
Other episodes covering the same guests and topics, from across The B2B Podcast Index.
The Truth About Hiring in 2026 (What Every Leader Needs to Know) w/LHH's Alex Ridder, Chicago Recruiting's Ravi Subramanian and Bamboo HR's Brandon Welch86 / 100The Next Rules of Work w/ Gary Bolles70 / 100The Work Friendship Advantage w/ KPMG's Sandy Torchia46 / 100Modern Work: Monitored, Misled, and Laid Off80 / 100What the Hell is Going on with Work Right Now? w/ HR Brew's Adam DeRose and People Managing People's David Rice87 / 100
