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"The Little Sins We Commit at Work" and $12,000 Coffee Story

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Employee Monitoring and Trust: Management Tips, Marketing Takeaways


I examine the increasing trend of companies cracking down on minor employee infractions and the implications of such strict policies. Thoughts on the 10/30/2024 WSJ article about Payhawk. I highlight stories from companies like Meta, Ernst & Young, and Target, explaining the negative impact of an overly monitored work environment.

By contrasting Payhawk culture with examples of trust and autonomy, I emphasize the importance of treating employees as responsible adults to foster a more engaged and innovative workforce. Drawing from two personal career stories: $12k coffee and Tomatis music therapy center job:

When you raise the bar, people will meet it.


(00:00) In the news: workplace sins and employer crackdowns

(01:18) Examples of employee infractions (expense accounts, meals, printing)

(02:08) The impact of trust in the workplace

(03:01) $12,000 coffee story

(03:41) Lessons from the music therapy job

(05:52) Pendulum of workplace culture

(08:33) Importance of employee autonomy

(15:07) Product return policy- Amazon lessons

(16:10) Zappos culture inspo: Stage 5 Tribe ("Tribal Leadership")


Links mentioned:

WSJ article: The Little Sins We Commit at Work—and the Bosses Who Are Cracking Down

"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss

"Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense" by Rory Sutherland


My podcast tools:

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Speaking: emilybinder.com/speaking

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Employee Monitoring and Trust: Management Tips, Marketing Takeaways


I examine the increasing trend of companies cracking down on minor employee infractions and the implications of such strict policies. Thoughts on the 10/30/2024 WSJ article about Payhawk. I highlight stories from companies like Meta, Ernst & Young, and Target, explaining the negative impact of an overly monitored work environment.

By contrasting Payhawk culture with examples of trust and autonomy, I emphasize the importance of treating employees as responsible adults to foster a more engaged and innovative workforce. Drawing from two personal career stories: $12k coffee and Tomatis music therapy center job:

When you raise the bar, people will meet it.


(00:00) In the news: workplace sins and employer crackdowns

(01:18) Examples of employee infractions (expense accounts, meals, printing)

(02:08) The impact of trust in the workplace

(03:01) $12,000 coffee story

(03:41) Lessons from the music therapy job

(05:52) Pendulum of workplace culture

(08:33) Importance of employee autonomy

(15:07) Product return policy- Amazon lessons

(16:10) Zappos culture inspo: Stage 5 Tribe ("Tribal Leadership")


Links mentioned:

WSJ article: The Little Sins We Commit at Work—and the Bosses Who Are Cracking Down

"Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss

"Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense" by Rory Sutherland


My podcast tools:

Hire me:

Speaking: emilybinder.com/speaking

Coaching: emilybinder.com/call

Bring me into your next meeting: thinkersone.com/emilybinder


Connect:

This podcast | My website | Beetle Moment Marketing | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Email updates


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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