?? The REAL Work Trends To Look Out For In 2024

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This week's edition:

• ?? The REAL Work Trends To Look Out For In 2024
• ???How to ask your boss for more money
• ???Millennials in the Workplace Training Video

?? The REAL Work Trends To Look Out For In 2024

Today published a?survey by Indeed.com forecasts workplace trends that will continue to dominate in 2024.

These include?rage applying, quiet quitting and moonlighting.

I can't help but feel that most of us would already know these things.

A more helpful version would be to develop new trends to capture the essence of each new workplace behaviour or situation.

I powered up my Google Doc and started going at it.

The short version went on LinkedIn, and I got a lot of LOL.

So here is the longer version.

?? Zoomboombombing: A surprise mass layoff conducted entirely via a single, awkward Zoom call.

?? The Thanos Snap: When a company randomly lays off half its workforce to "balance the budget.”

?? LayoffTok: The latest TikTok trend where employees document their getting-fired experiences, complete with teary montages and angry rants.

?? Severance Selfie: The obligatory post-layoff picture, holding your severance package check with a forced thumbs-up. Usually done to boost LinkedIn likes.

?? The Unboxing Video, but it's Your Box of Belongings: A parody of unboxing videos, where employees record themselves packing up their desks after being let go.

?? Rage Reapplying: Quitting your job in a fiery blaze of glory, then immediately reapplying for the same position just to mess with your ex-boss.

?? The Locked-Out Lament: The sudden realization you're unemployed when your badge doesn't work and your emails vanish, like a digital ghosting in the corporate underworld.

?? The Peak Performer Purge: Being laid off despite exceeding expectations or recently receiving a promotion, leaving you questioning the meaning of "merit" in the corporate dictionary.

?? The Revenue River Rampage: Witnessing layoffs despite the company drowning in profits, leading to existential questions about shareholder greed and the true value of a human employee.

?? The Work-Life Blend Blender: When the line between work and personal life becomes so blurred, it's impossible to tell which is which.

?? The Exit Interview Improv: When you have to make up positive feedback about your former employer on the spot, while secretly hoping they’ll beg you to stay.

?? The Bye-Bye Bonus: When you get a generous severance package that makes you wonder if you should have been fired sooner.

?? The King of the Hill: When you’re the last one standing after a series of layoffs, and you have to do the work of ten people.

?? The Slow Clap of Disapproval: When you sarcastically applaud your boss for their poor leadership or decision-making, hoping they’ll get the hint.

?? The Post-Toxic Champagne Celebration: When you throw a party with your fellow laid-off coworkers, celebrating your freedom from a toxic work environment.

?? The ChatGPT King: When you use ChatGPT to generate content for your work, such as reports, articles, or presentations, and pass it off as your own, without giving any credit or citation to the AI tool. You may get praised for your creativity and eloquence, but you also risk getting exposed or accused of plagiarism.

?? Podcast

We’re diving into the world of boardrooms – you know, those high-stakes meetings where the big decisions are made.

And who better to guide us through this than our guest, Wong Su-Yen?

She’s a powerhouse with a background that’s as diverse as it is impressive – we’re talking music, computer science, marketing, and strategy consulting. Talk about a Renaissance woman!

So, we’re kicking things off with a look at the critical role of boards in organisations.

It’s not just about wearing fancy suits and nodding wisely; these folks greatly impact the direction a company takes.

Take Sam Altman at OpenAI, for example.

The board’s decision to hire or fire an executive like him can really shake things up.

But how does one even become a board director?

Su-Yen walks us through the pathways, and let me tell you, it’s not a straight line.

It’s more like a treasure hunt where each skill and experience you pick up is a clue leading you to that boardroom seat.

And once you’re in, it’s not just about your expertise.

We’re talking about the need for a melting pot of perspectives on a board.

Imagine a group of people where everyone thinks the same way – boring, right? Plus, it’s not exactly great for business.

Diversity in expertise is key, and Su-Yen knows all about that.

She also sheds light on the evolution of boards, their purpose, and how the whole selection process for board members goes down.

It’s fascinating stuff, especially when you realise that boards aren’t just for those big, publicly listed companies.

They’re in non-profits and startups, too, making decisions that can really change the game.

And let’s not forget the hot topics like digital transformation and human capital.

Understanding these aspects of business is crucial, and boards need to be on top of it to steer their organisations in the right direction.

So, whether you’re curious about the inner workings of boards, thinking of becoming a board member yourself, or just love a good behind-the-scenes look at the business world, this episode’s got something for you.

Stick around, and let’s get boardroom-ready with Wong Su-Yen!

??Recommendations

1?? Photify AI

This may not be the best representation of what this latest AI selfie tool can do but it can really do pretty good.

I even use one of the better outputs as my profile picture on WhatsApp.

The best part is you can start from free.

2?? LinkedIn Top Noise

I was inspired to write this tongue-in-cheek post after the recent reveal of the latest batch of Top Voices.

Kudos to Steven Lock for mentioning Top Noise over lunch.?

I?just can't help but put something together.

Vibe with you?

3?? Millennials in the Workplace Training Video

Whenever I?hear complaints or negative remarks about the "young workers nowadays", I can't help but recall this parody video that went viral when published ten years ago.

It makes fun of?Millennials, and the instructional video format teaches middle managers how to manage them well.

Fast forward to today, Millennials have become middle managers and the world needs another group to blame.

I don't think it is a Gen Z or Millenials thing.

Twenty years ago, you got books teaching one how to manage Gen X.

It is just so in us to complain about the younger generation because of how much harder we had it "during our time".

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