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It’s become more and more common to hear about people being offered a buyout before leaving a job. But deciding whether to take it or not depends on a couple of key points - and it’s not an easy decision. Those vacancies create lots of new work for the employees left behind when roles are not filled. We talk about that, as well as how to ask for a raise when you’re the one doing all the extra work...

We all know them: people who seem nice enough on the surface, who do the performative thing so you can’t really say much bad about them. But you know the intent isn’t really there. Compare them to KIND people, who are genuine and thoughtful. They may be subtle differences, but they have big impacts in the workplace. We talk about nice vs kind in this episode and wonder whether you know the differe...

Whether it’s bonuses, raises, extra vacation days or flexible schedules, more and more, the workplace is benefiting from incentivizing workers. We take a look at what that looks like - how employers AND employees stand to benefit, and how you can get in on the action as well. Has your job offered you any additional incentives post-pandemic? We want to hear about it. Email us! Thefiveofuspodcast@gm...

Happy New Year!! After a bit of a hiatus, the 5 of Us are happy to return to the pod. In this new year’s episode, we hit a bunch of topics…including what we’ve been up to, where our heads are at, books we’ve read and what we hope to get out of 2024. What are your hopes for 2024? Email us! Thefiveofuspodcast@gmail.com

The pandemic upended the way we think about work, and also created a space where workers feel empowered to say, “To hell with his job!!” if they don’t feel they’re getting the maximum benefit from it. It’s created a struggle for employers who wish to get their workers back in the office. On this episode, we take a look at what the return to work really looks like, and what it all means for office...

Claudia Goldin recently won the Nobel prize in economics for her work on women in the workplace and the gender divide that holds them back. That got us thinking: what really stops women from reaching their full potential in the workplace? Is it the notion of “greedy professions” which demand long hours and strict loyalty to the job? Family responsibilities since we’re mostly responsible for home,...

It’s a common problem, but one people don’t talk about often enough: what to do when your boss lacks integrity. That can lead to a toxic work environment, and the workforce to lose trust in management. How do you navigate all that, while still trying to do a good job? We take a look at the problem, and how to survive it. We’d love to hear from you! Email us at thefiveofuspodcast@gmail.com.

The Adult Survivors Act is a law that creates a “look back period” for sexual assault and abuse victims over 18 to pursue time-barred claims in court. It opens a one-year window for survivors to bring their cases to court against their abusers, or the institutions that enabled the abuse. It’s a chance for victims to get the justice they have so craved, and be heard. It’s expiring November 24, so y...

Whether it’s a great meme, a viral video, a cooking technique you didn’t know about, or just something that made you laugh, we concede there IS something good about social media. It has allowed us to explore niches and hobbies and just plain funny stuff. In this episode, we look at what’s caught our eye and the things we identify with. We hope you’ll listen! And let us know what resonates for you....

A recent Harvard Business Review article looked at the challenges women of all ages face in the workplace: first, they’re too young to be taken seriously, and then they’re too distracted with family needs, until finally they’re too old to be considered for well-deserved leadership positions. This doesn’t happen with men. HBR called it “gendered oldism.” And it got us talking: IS there a good age t...

Earlier this summer, five women presenters from the BBC made headlines after going public about being taken off air and told to stay home amid a company restructuring. The women are all over 48 years old, and some have campaigned for equal pay or been union representatives. Our take on the situation, and what we think the BBC 5 should do to fight back! What do you think? Email us thefiveofuspodcas...

In this episode, we talk about whatever has been top-of-mind for each of us, with issues ranging from aging, mental health, divorce parties (!!) and the changing state of the workplace. We encourage you to let us know what you want to hear about. Email us! Thefiveofuspodcast@gmail.com

It really shouldn’t be so hard to be treated well at work, OR to treat people well as a manager. And yet we’ve all had experiences in which we’ve been disrespected, experiences research shows actually stay with you for the long haul. So what do you do if you’re being disrespected? Hint: it starts with advocating for yourself…and reminding people that it’s not that hard to be nice. We unpack all of...

The pandemic really placed a spotlight on our work/life relationships - and nowhere was that more clear than in our own homes. For women, juggling careers and family and LIFE is a never-ending job, and having a solid partner is required to get it all done. But what happens when you’re doing all the work, and your partner is…eh? We talk about all of this - and how many women admitted they’d rather...

We're facing a work revolution in the first quarter of this century, and while so many jobs have disappeared, many others have been created, requiring updated training and new skill sets. We take a look at what's come and gone, and weigh in on where we think we're heading. What do you think? Email us at thefiveofuspodcast@gmail.com

We’ve all been them, and we’ve all had them: interns. An internship is an amazing opportunity to learn about the career you may want to get into, and to build relationships that can help get you ahead later on. Networking is key to finding a job. But not all internship experiences are great - some just plain stink. We break down how to stand out, how to network, and all the no-nos that will get yo...

It happens: people get laid off, unexpectedly let go, or life circumstances change and all of a sudden the job you relied on is gone. What next?? It’s daunting. You’re going to go through ALLLLL the emotions, and eventually, after your grieving is over, will have to figure out what’s next. That’s why it’s so important to have a Plan B. In this episode, we take a look at what that means, and how yo...

We’ve all heard the now-familiar refrain that “no one really wants to work anymore,” especially after the pandemic upended many of our conventional beliefs about work. But is that really true, or is this just an opportunity to redefine what work really means? We take a look at the boundaries workers are now setting in the office, and of course, we want to hear from you. Email us! Thefiveofuspodcas...

It’s impossible to escape social media, in the digital age of selfies and reels and stories. We’ve all seen the posts of the perfect-looking mom, the amazing school lunches, and the always happy children. These posts create standards that most can’t live up to, not to mention anxiety, self-esteem and depression. In this episode, we take a look at the impact of social media, and remind you of one t...

For Women’s History Month, we decided to talk about something we all love: women! Women who have helped us, inspired us, and made us who we are. We celebrate them all, and welcome you to do that, too! Let us know who has made an impression on your life, and send us an email! Thefiveofuspodcast@gmail.com