{"podcast":{"title":"Truth, Lies and Work","slug":"truth-lies-and-work-5599780","podcast_index_feed_id":5599780,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/HS8013840693","website_url":"https://truthliesandwork.com/episodes/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/65125ba2-4fd3-11ed-b6b9-d7032cc8f9f3/image/649cd21b3d2628500736e44084762d44.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Leanne & Al Elliott","episode_count":323,"summary":"Truth, Lies & Work is the UK's #1 Management Podcast. Brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, this award-winning podcast is where behavioural science meets workplace culture. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, the show has reached #2 in the UK Business Podcast Charts and consistently ranks as a Top 10 trending business podcast globally. With a unique blend of evidence-based insight and lived experience, Leanne and Al simplify the science of people and culture to help leaders attract, engage, and retain great talent. Episodes drop twice a week. Tuesdays feature a global people and culture news round-up, a hot take from an emerging or established voice, and the world-famous Workplace Surgery—where Leanne answers real listener questions with practical advice. Thursdays dive deeper with expert guests from across the business and psychology worlds, sharing fresh perspectives and actionable strategies. Whether you're scaling a startup or leading a large team, Truth, Lies & Work delivers the tools, thinking, and inspiration to build thriving, toxic-free workplaces that prioritise well-being and drive sustainable growth. Also…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T02:17:44.798737+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-lies-and-work-5599780"},"episode":{"title":"284. Corporate Bullshit, new-collar jobs and interview red flags. PLUS! Are Morning People More Successful?","slug":"284-corporate-bullshit-new-collar-jobs-and-interview-red-flags-plus-are-morning-people-more-successful","published_at":"2026-03-17T19:21:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-lies-and-work-5599780/284-corporate-bullshit-new-collar-jobs-and-interview-red-flags-plus-are-morning-people-more-successful","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/truth-lies-and-work-5599780","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HS8120954586.mp3?updated=1773858664","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/HS8120954586.mp3?updated=1773858664","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…","meta_description":"Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning workplace podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture. 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