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284. Corporate Bullshit, new-collar jobs and interview red flags. PLUS! Are Morning People More Successful?
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- Truth, Lies and Work
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- Mar 17, 2026
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Summary
Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. This week, we’re diving into the "Corporate Bullshit Receptivity Scale," exploring why a university degree might be holding your hiring back, and debunking the toxic productivity of the 3:50 AM wake-up call. 🔥 Stories Covered 1. The Science of "Corporate Bullshit" Leanne introduces the Corporate Bullshit Receptivity Scale, a real psychological study from Cornell University. The Definition: "Corporate Bullshit" is defined as semantically empty jargon used in a functionally misleading way. The Finding: Research shows that people who find vague, jargon-heavy statements profound often score lower on analytical thinking and decision-making. The Impact: In the workplace, rewarding this language leads to worse decisions and a culture of performance over substance. 2. The Rise of "New-Collar" Jobs Al explores a term coined by the former CEO of IBM: New-Collar jobs. Skills over Degrees: These are highly skilled, well-paid roles in AI, cybersecurity, and tech that don't require a traditional university degree. The Stats: It's predicted that 60% of new jobs created between 2020 and 2030 will be "new-collar." The Barrier: Despite the talent shortage, 60% of employers still reject candidates with the right skills simply because they lack a degree. 3. Would You Walk Out of a Messy Interview? A viral Reddit story sparks a debate on candidate experience. The Red Flag: A senior professional ended their application process after a recruiter failed to show up for the first interview and was late for the second. The Lesson: Your hiring process is a direct signal of your company culture. If communication is messy before day one, candidates assume it’s messy on the insi…