In this conversation, Chuck Gose and Jenni Field discuss various themes surrounding corporate culture, employee experience, and the impact of recent changes in workplace dynamics.
They explore the troubling shift in corporate culture from positivity to fear amidst the recent stories of cutting middle management roles.
They explore the disconnect between executives and middle managers, the challenges of internal communication, and the cultural differences in how deskless and office workers receive information.
They discuss the need for more strategic communication within organizations and the delicate balance businesses must maintain when addressing societal issues based on some recent research in the USA.
The conversation also touches on the role of values inside organisations, the expectations of employees regarding workplace culture and the importance of focusing on relevant communication.
Links and articles mentioned in this episode:
(05:55) From friendly faces to firing squads - the new corporate culture
(14:02) Not just slash and burn
(22:42) Workshop’s Internal Communication Trends Report for 2025
(31:57) Business is a new stabilizer in a divided nation
Additional resources
What do we mean when we talk about strategy and tactics?
Tried-and-tested frameworks for communicating organisational change
What can fit inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway?
🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali.
You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.
Connect with Jenni Field and Chuck Gose on LinkedIn.
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Balance, Boundaries and Breaking Hustle Culture
In this episode of Frequency, hosts Chuck Gose and Jenni discuss some big topics in the world of internal comms, employee experience and workplace culture.
⚫️ Is work/life balance your responsibility or the organizations?
⚫️ Is it a surprise that AI is making boring work more fun?
⚫️ What happens to managers when organizations get too big?
They explore the latest news and research into generational differences in workplace preferences, the importance of choice in work arrangements, while also addressing the impact of AI on productivity and motivation.
They delve into a few recent podcasts that discuss work/life balance and the role of line managers as organizations grow and hierarchy gets in the way of getting stuff done.
In this conversation, they also explore the challenges of timezones, the pressure of hustle culture, and the importance of play in our lives.
Links and articles mentioned in this episode:
(04:00) Working from beach had its time in the sun. Now it’s back to offices
(10:31) HBR Research: Gen AI Makes People More Productive—and Less Motivated
(15:52) They're Lying About Work Life Balance –The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
(26:10) HBR IdeaCast: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Agility, AI Strategy, and the Changing Role of Managers
Books mentioned in this episode:
📕 All It Takes is a Goal by Jon Acuff
📗 Long Haul Leader by Chris Ducker
📘 Playful Rebellion by Gary Ware
🎶 Theme music for Frequency is “Blessed Be the Weary," produced by Poet Ali. You can find the track on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. We're grateful to Poet for setting the tone with his powerful, reflective sound.
Connect with Jenni Field and Chuck Gose on LinkedIn.
Frequency is where internal comms, HR, leadership and employee experience come together with lively conversation, expert insights, and plenty of friendly debate. Hosted by industry firestarters Chuck Gose and Jenni Field, this podcast tackles the big workplace challenges—from reaching frontline employees to shaping a strong company culture—all with a mix of sharp opinions, candid stories, and discussion.
Chuck and Jenni bring their unique perspectives and personalities to every episode, ensuring you get more than just the usually-tedious industry insights. Whether it’s sparking new ideas or challenging the status quo, Frequency is the conversation you didn’t know you needed.
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