The Worksties

Apparently We’re Recording Again We’re back — and you know you missed us. (Not as much as we missed talking about the chaos, but close.) Episode 23 is our unofficial soft reboot: the one where life finally slowed down long enough for us to sit, breathe, and hit record again. No dramatic comeback arc… just real conversation, recalibration, decluttering, and the kind of life updates that only happen...

In this episode, Jennifer and Danielle explore the role of the builder…the often-unseen systems thinkers, cultural shapers, and organizational empaths who hold it all together. Tapping into the power of master number 22 and Life Path 4, the conversation centers on what it really means to build something that lasts, especially when no one’s watching. They dive into how foundational leadership happe...

June 2025 Job Market Tea Lukewarm Crunch with Breadsticks: Job Market Tea, June 2025 Edition Description: After a brief hiatus, your favorite work besties are back with June’s Job Market Tea! Jennifer and Danielle break down the numbers behind the “solid but sleepy” June jobs report. From revised payrolls to rising layoffs and private sector shrinkage, this episode covers what’s real, what’s hidde...

This is not your typical economist take. We're just two women living in this actual economy, reporting what we see and feel — because too many of the reports out there are written by people who don’t live here, don’t work here, and frankly don’t get it. In this month’s Worksties Job Market Tea, we ask: Are we cooling, cracking, or just being sold a headline? Because while the official numbers...

Queue: “Rumour Has It” – Adele"Your name walks into the room before you do." That’s true whether you’re walking into a Zoom call or a conference ballroom. In today’s workforce, reputation isn’t just about performance—it’s about perception, relationships, and how much of your voice is allowed to shape the narrative. In this episode, Jennifer and Danielle unpack the realities of reputation...

Bad Blood at Work: Living with Ghosts of Clout, Climb, and Corporate VoicePodcast: The WorkstiesHosts: Jennifer Francine Smith & Danielle GaileySponsored by: socialjobs.comEpisode Summary: In Episode 20 of The Worksties, Jennifer and Danielle channel the energy of Taylor Swift's Bad Blood to dive into the ghosts we live with at work: former alliances, lost integrity, performative leadershi...

Sponsored by  @totalonlinerecruitmentadvi4033  and  @AusrineSkinCare  Queue “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts“I don’t give a damn ‘bout my bad reputation…”That’s the energy we’re bringing in Episode 19 of The Worksties. Because sometimes, you have to ruffle a few algorithms to tell the truth. In this episode, Jennifer and Danielle pull no punches as they take on the current state...

Worksties Job Market Tea – April 2025Episode Title: “177K Jobs, But Who’s Counting?”Sponsored by: socialjobs.com – Find work where you scroll. Theme: Steady stats. Fragile sentiment. A job market trying to keep its balance in a shifting economy. Show Notes:In this episode of The Worksties, Jennifer and Danielle break down the April 2025 U.S. Jobs Report—and what’s really going on beneath the headl...

Cue the music 🎶... It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the hire... This episode is for the recruiters, TA leaders, and talent strategists who are done whispering and ready to roar. Episode 17 kicks off with the power of Life Path 8—the executive path—and we’re talking about what it takes to hunt smart in today’s job market. We’re joined by Toby Rice, founder of SocialJobs.com, who break...

Riding the Landslide of Career Change and Reclaiming Purpose Theme Song Cue: “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac “Well, I've been afraid of changin' 'cause I've built my life around you.” This lyric holds space for the ache and bravery of change—the exact emotional terrain we explore in this episode. When the job market doesn’t see your value—and your resume doesn’t reflect who you’ve bec...

Cue Brittney Spears… because it's feeling a little “Circus” out here. In Part II of this two-part episode, The Worksties are pulling back the curtain on Indeed’s latest changes—and how they’re flipping the table on what it means to hire, advertise, and track candidate flow. From gatekeeping job searches to the new requirement of sharing disposition data, Jennifer and Danielle break down the sh...

Cue the music… You can’t hold us down and you definitely can’t break our stride. In this episode of The Worksties, Jennifer and Danielle talk pivots—the kind that don’t always make sense on paper, but make all the sense in the world when you’re chasing peace or purpose. Jennifer opens up about the title drops that made space for real growth, why she walked away from titles to be more present as a...

🎙️ The Worksties Job Market Tea Report – March 2025 EditionMarch came in like a data storm—and we’re spilling the tea. In this episode, Jennifer and Danielle break down the March 2025 U.S. Jobs Report and what it really means for recruiters, hiring managers, and job seekers navigating today’s shifting market. From workforce confidence to side hustle culture to what AI is doing behind the scenes—we...

Danielle and Jennifer are back with another Worksties gut check—this time with a Kenny Rogers twist and a side of career chaos. In Know When to Hold & Fold 'Um: Career Plot Twist Pending , we’re diving into the real moments that make you pause mid-scroll, mid-meeting, or mid-meltdown and ask: Do I even want this job anymore—or am I just too tired and hungry? We talk about the magic (and ma...

It’s The Worksties …with change fatigue, too many logins, and a playlist that starts with Donna Summer Workin Hard for The Money and ends with Gloria Gaynor…We Will Survive In this episode, Danielle and Jennifer take on the never-ending cycle of change in recruitment , from reorgs to rebrands to whatever “strategic pivot” just landed in your inbox. We talk through why hiring feels harder, how diff...

In this After Hours edition of Worksties, Danielle and Jennifer cruise straight into the clout-heavy, bot-filled world of social media influencing…with the Top Gun theme playing faintly in the background. "Bought the Followers, Lost the Plot" is our deep dive into the blurred lines between authentic influence and artificially inflated follower counts. From LinkedIn thought leaders to celebrity-end...

Cue up Elton John, because this episode is all about resilience. I’m Still Standing isn’t just a throwback anthem—it’s the mood of every recruiter, job seeker, and side hustler trying to make sense of this chaotic market. In a hiring landscape where confidence is shaky and expectations are shifting by the hour, we’re still standing—on all 10 toes, showing up with coffee in one hand and a full repo...

Is this the real job search… or just fantasy?   In this episode of Worksties After Hours, The Worksties—Danielle and Jennifer—harmonize on one of the most polarizing symbols in the job market today: the LinkedIn green banner. With *Bohemian Rhapsody* as the emotional soundtrack, they go beyond the buzz and break down what it really means to be "Open to Work" in 2025. Through personal stories and i...

Whoa, we're halfway there... but is your LinkedIn banner livin’ on a prayer or actually helping your job search? In this episode, we dive into the double-edged sword of the "Open to Work" badge—does it boost visibility or make candidates more vulnerable to bias? We explore how cultural perceptions shape hiring, why historical knowledge in organizations is undervalued, and how mentors...

A deep dive into the shifting sands of job applications, the downfall of outdated job boards, and the rising cost of hiring. Are traditional platforms headed for extinction, or can they reinvent themselves before the final encore?  The Worksties, Danielle and Jennifer, explore the evolving landscape of job application models, the challenges faced by job platforms like Indeed, and the rising costs...

The Worksties, Danielle and Jennifer, delve into the February 2025 job market, highlighting the mixed signals of job growth amidst federal layoffs and the impact of AI on hiring practices. We discuss adjustments in job creation numbers, sector-specific changes, and the ongoing trend of companies prioritizing automation and efficiency. We also explore the implications of government layoffs and prov...

It’s survival of the fittest in the hiring world, and therules just changed. In this  milestone 10th episode , The Worksties— Danielle and Jennifer —are cutting through the chaos of the job market shake-up.  Indeed is flipping the script , AI is rewriting job searches, and  influencers are stepping into the recruiting spotlight . What does it all mean for job seekers, recruiters, and employers? We...

In this episode, we spill the tea on the January 2025 job market...Where corporate vibes are cautious , job growth is slowing, and inflation + layoffs are keeping everyone on edge. What’s poppin’? Healthcare & retail = still hiring Tech & manufacturing = hitting roadblocks AI & automation are shaking things up—time to skill up or sit out We wrap it up with job market tea leaves, why ne...

Gen Z is entering the workforce—and they have  thoughts.  Inthis episode, Jennifer and Danielle (aka The Worksties) sit down with Caeleb, a Gen Z insider, to set the record straight on what younger workers actually want from their careers, hiring managers, and workplace culture. We’re diving into: Why Gen Z is rejecting outdated workplace norms and what that means for recruiters Whether career loy...

The Worksties is Getting the Gen Z Download! We’ve talked a lot about hiring trends, layoffs, AI, and the ever-changing job market. But this time, we’re flipping the script and bringing in someone from Gen Z to give us the real story.  What does work look like through their lens? What do they actually want from employers. We’re diving into Gen Z’s take on the job market, career growth, and what th...