Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!
Work's Not Working... Let's Fix It!
Sian Harrington
From Cog in Machine to Human at Work: Why Victorian Beliefs are Holding Us Back with Blaire Palmer
41 minutes Posted Jul 30, 2024 at 3:00 pm.
The Lingering Influence of Outdated Victorian Beliefs
Introduction to this Episode and Blaire Palmer
From Industrial Revolution to Modern Work Norms
Why We Are Not Embracing New Ways of Working
Generation X and Success
The Engagement G-spot Does Not Exist:! Rethinking Engagement to Go Beyond Compliance and Rewards
Autonomy versus Citizenship
The Role of Trust in Creating a Human-Centric Work Environment
Practical Steps to Create a More Trusting Workplace
Why You Need to Let Your Employees Explot the System Before They Start Performing
Blaire's Personal Story
Becoming a Punk in a Suit: Embracing Individuality and Challenging the Status Quo
Conclusion and Contact Details
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In this episode of Work’s Not Working, Siân Harrington speaks with Blaire Palmer about the outdated Victorian beliefs and practices still influencing modern workplaces. Despite technological and societal advancements, many organizations remain entrenched in old paradigms, treating employees like second-rate machines. Blaire argues that these antiquated beliefs prevent true evolution in work practices, affecting everything from productivity measurements to hierarchical structures. The discussi...