People Are Not OK: And Business Can’t Pretend Anymore

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Send us Fan Mail People are not okay. And if people aren’t okay - neither is your business. This week on Your Work Friends , we slow down and say the quiet part out loud. In just the last two weeks, we’ve watched: AI leaders at Davos predict massive workforce disruption - without clarity on what comes next Careers become less predictable, five-year plans feel pointless, and the safety net quietly disappear Hiring shift from polished resumes to proof of skills - mid-career, mid-game Political and social instability spill directly into the workplace, whether leaders acknowledge it or not The result? A workforce carrying more uncertainty, pressure, and distrust than ever before. In this episode, Francesca and Mel break down what all of this actually means for work - and what leaders, managers, and employees need to do now .

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