As We Work
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Your Boss Is Checking Your Social Media. It’s Not As Scary As You Think
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worried that your boss – or soon-to-be boss – is checking your social media? Some employers are screening social media as part of background check...
Having a Productive Summer While Your Team Is Out of the Office
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It’s also the unofficial start of summer vacation season, when your team starts jockeying to take...
Co-Workers Getting On Your Nerves? Here’s How to Handle It Better
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are your co-workers' quirks driving you crazy? From the cubicle-mate who talks too loudly on the phone, to the person who always microwaves fish for l...
Why Your Side Hustle May Actually Be Good for Your Main Job
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you one of the 44% of Americans who say they have a side hustle? Worried that it could get in the way of your full-time job? Don’t be. Hudson Se...
Laid Off? How To Land Your Next Job
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many big-name companies are cutting staff, restructuring or pausing hiring. Getting laid off, or facing the prospect of it, can be very scary. But it ...
Technology and AI are Changing Jobs at Walmart: Here’s How
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walmart is one of the world’s largest retailers. With 2.1 million workers, it’s also one of the world’s largest private employers, and it’s hi...
When AI Comes to Work: How to Evolve, Thrive and Keep Your Job
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worried that AI is coming for your job? From ChatGPT writing emails to Midjourney making up images, it’s easy to think that AI could replace many of...
Nancy Pelosi, Samantha Bee On Finding Success and Throwing Punches
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comedian Samantha Bee, business executive Alicia Boler Davis and Grammy award-winning performer Samara Joy ...
Confused About the Job Market? Join the Club. Here’s Some Help
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The headlines seem to come out every day: another big tech company is laying off big chunks of its staff. But at the same time, the U.S. created more ...
Yes, There's a 'Right' Way to Brag at Work. Here's How.
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite what you might have been told, your work doesn’t always speak for itself. That’s why it’s necessary to toot your own horn and brag about...
Skipping That After-Work Happy Hour? Why It Could Hurt Your Career
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you miss when you skip out on that after-work happy hour? How will your boss, and colleagues, treat you if you say “no thanks” to that com...
Back to Work: Ensuring a Smooth Comeback after a Leave of Absence
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leaves of absence are on the rise. In fact, leave requests were up more than 21% in 2022, according to a survey by the HR software company AbsenceSoft...
Love on the Job: A Valentine’s Day Guide to Office Romance
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Many people are finding it at work. According to the Society for Human Resources Management, around a quarter...
The Value in Being Invaluable at Work
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us were taught that the secret to workplace success is making yourself indispensable. You can’t be fired if you’re the only one who can do...
The New Manager Manual: How to Get on Your Boss’s Good Side
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you get a new boss for the new year? With turnover still high, and many people seeking out new jobs, it’s not uncommon to walk into work and fin...
How to Nab a New Job…Without Tipping Off Your Current Boss
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of your current job? Scared the layoff headlines are headed for your industry? It might be time to apply for a new job. But, how do you secure a...
Work, Life and Layoffs: Your Questions on Jobs and Careers Answered
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The economic picture is complex right now. There’s still more than 10 million job openings in the U.S. and relatively low unemployment. But some com...
Giving Thanks: The Right Way to Show Appreciation At Work
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is all about showing gratitude, but sometimes we forget to do it with some of the people we see every day: our co-workers. Sara Algoe, wh...
Heading Back to the Office? How to Love Your Commute
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How much do Americans hate commuting? Four-in-ten would rather clean their toilets than undergo the daily back-and-forth to the office, according to a...
Gig Worker or Employee? What the Biden Administration’s New Rule Means
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule that could put more gig workers on company payrolls. It’s the latest attempt to clarify jus...
Why Middle Managers are Feeling the Squeeze and How to Fix It
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Middle managers are in charge of implementing the slew of changes taking effect in workplaces nationwide — and polling shows it’s making them mise...
Could Return to Office Mean a Second Chance at a First Impression?
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You never get a second chance at a first impression – except maybe right now. More workers are going back to the office, and that’s giving some th...
How to Give Yourself a Raise: When Independent Workers Face Inflation
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is up, and many workers are demanding a raise. But what about the roughly 58 million independent workers in the U.S. who have to set their p...
Work from Anywhere? Choosing Coworking instead of Home or the Office
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic changed where a lot of Americans work. Many people have the option to work from home or the office, but a growing number of them are opti...
How Rude? Dealing With the Big #@$%! Changes in Workplace Etiquette
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The old rules of business etiquette are in big bleeping trouble. Ghosting is on the rise, with some workers not even showing up for their first day. T...
Why Some Workers Feel Jilted as Colleagues Return to the Office
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many offices are enticing workers back with promises of taco trucks and cash bonuses, and like the biblical parable, prodigal colleagues are returning...
Why Some Minority Workers Say Staying Remote Is Best for Their Careers
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A growing list of companies are demanding workers come back to the office for a few days a week. But for some workers, being back in the office remind...
Union Organizing on the Rise, But It’s Not Your Parents’ Union
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unionization efforts in the U.S. are on the rise. According to the National Labor Relations Board, union election petitions jumped by 57 percent from...
The Pros and Cons of Pandemic Promotions
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the unemployment rate down to 3.5%, some employers are struggling to fill key positions and offering promotions as a way to keep employees from l...
Power Play: How Online Reviews are Changing Internships
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people turn to Glassdoor and similar workplace rating sites to check out an employer before accepting a job. But what about an internship? As sum...
More Skipping College Today, What Will that Mean for Tomorrow?
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. colleges have seen a big decline in enrollment since the pandemic began. More than 1.3 million fewer students are enrolled in colleges now than i...
Covid Leave Changes and the Future of the Worker-First Workplace
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the height of the pandemic, major companies like Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS expanded benefits for workers, including access to more paid si...
From Hire to Retire 8: Your Questions on the Changing Job Market
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve taken you through some of the biggest moments in a career, from hire to retire. But how do you navigate your career during this time of uncert...
From Hire to Retire 7: Retirement as a Journey, Not a Destination
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From afar, retirement looks like a promised trip to Shangri-La at the end of our working lives. But for many, the abrupt change in the speed of life ...
From Hire to Retire 6: Taking a Break without Breaking Your Career
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Exhausted by your job? Need to take care of family? Want to pursue a passion? Or maybe you need to take some time away from the grind. More workers no...
From Hire to Retire 5: More than Money, Three Keys to Work Motivation
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been working for a while now. Maybe you’re at the top of your game, but you’re feeling stagnant. You might be wondering: where has my mot...
From Hire to Retire 4: Networking Sans Small Talk and Sweaty Palms
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The word “networking” may conjure images of cocktail parties filled with strangers handing out business cards. But, in reality, effective networki...
From Hire to Retire 3: Negotiating with Your Boss like a Boss
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salary, vacation days and benefits: negotiating at work can feel like a second job. But Yale professor and negotiation expert Barry Nalebuff says few ...
From Hire to Retire 2: Daring to Fail or Why Competence Can Be a Curse
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people who’ve made it know: there’s no success without failure. But learning how to recover and keep going after failure can be a challenge, ...
From Hire to Retire 1: Why New Grads Want Balance in Their First Jobs
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s crop of new college graduates are walking into one of the hottest job markets in generations. Some are demanding big paychecks from thei...
From Hire to Retire: Managing the Big Moments On Your Career Journey
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having trouble figuring out where to go next in your career journey? The next season of As We Work will take you through all the steps, from getting t...
No College? No Problem! New Collar Jobs Offer Career Opportunities
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now Hiring: No degree required. A growing number of tech companies are looking to fill roles that require special skills, but not necessarily a colleg...
Age of Reinvention: How Seasoned Workers Can Add Spice to a Team
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Experience is usually a plus when looking for a job, but if you’re a more “seasoned” worker, subtle biases could stand in the way of landing the...
Demanding Change: When Workers Speak Up and Companies Listen
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to stand up to your employer and demand change? Recently, workers at Disney successfully pushed their CEO to speak out against Flori...
Goodbye Watercooler? Work Relationships in a Hybrid Age
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we make meaningful connections at work when our colleagues are just images on a screen? Lucy Suros, CEO of e-learning company Articulate, says ...
Beyond Burnout: Pandemic Uncertainty and Your Mental Health at Work
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing and improving mental health has become a workplace touchstone in the past few years. Many employees report feeling anxious, stressed and ev...
Climb Up or Step Off: Covid Pushes Women to Rethink the Career Ladder
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ford Fund Director Pamela Alexander and former Fifth Third Bank Senior vice president Nicole Johnson-Scales reached similar positions on the corporate...
Show Me the Money: Why Pay Transparency is Still Controversial
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Salary transparency has become a buzzword, from legislatures to social media, as a way to help improve pay equity in the workplace. But talking about ...
Meet Your Host: Tess Vigeland on WSJ’s ‘Your Money Briefing'
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 11 years behind the mic at the business and economics show “Marketplace,” Tess Vigeland had reached the top of her game. That’s when she d...
Hybrid Work, the Big Quit, C-Suite Empathy: Pandemic Changes at Work
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has upended our work lives. Between the Great Resignation, hybrid work and other changes, many of us are reevaluating our relationship to...
Introducing: As We Work
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As We Work is a new podcast from The Wall Street Journal about the changing dynamics of the workplace and how to navigate them. Each week, host Tess V...