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Catalyst Center for Work Innovation: Research Deep Dive

Catalyst Center for Work Innovation: Research Deep Dive

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Join us for in-depth conversations about the future of work. Our hosts explore cutting-edge research on organizational innovation, leadership transformation, and the evolving workplace. From hybrid work strategies and employee experience to change management and organizational culture, each episode unpacks complex topics through thoughtful dialogue with the experts driving workplace innovation. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, researcher, or simply curious about building thriving organizations in a rapidly changing world, these deep dives offer valuable insights grounded in rigorous research and real-world experience—transforming academic knowledge into actionable strategies you can implement today.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • A Conversation about the Mind the Say-Do Gap

    A Conversation about the Mind the Say-Do Gap
    23 Oct 2026
    This research explores the "say-do gap" and "HR whitewashing," which occur when corporate promises regarding wellness, diversity, and values fail to match the reality of everyday work life. Recent studies highlight a stark contrast between leadership confidence and employee disillusionment, showing that workers frequently experience unfulfilled pledges and heavy workloads rather than genuine cultural support. To solve this policy-practice decoupling, the research recommends moving away from superficial metrics and instead measuring actual employee experiences. Organizations must hold leaders accountable for behavioral integrity, fundamentally redesign stressful work conditions, and align financial or promotional incentives with stated values. Ultimately, companies can rebuild damaged trust and foster a credible workplace culture only by saying less and meaning more through consistent, transparent action.
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    1 hr and 5 min
  • A Conversation about Restoring Honesty to Hiring

    A Conversation about Restoring Honesty to Hiring
    23 Oct 2026
    Ghost job postings, which are advertisements for positions that employers do not genuinely intend to fill, have evolved from a minor candidate frustration into a widespread reputational and regulatory concern. Organizations frequently publish these misleading listings to project artificial growth, maintain candidate reserves, or placate overworked internal teams without considering the significant emotional toll and erosion of trust inflicted on job seekers. In response to this rising deceptive practice, various legislative bodies and regulators are introducing new disclosure mandates and compliance standards to hold companies accountable. To combat these issues, leaders must adopt rigorous internal governance by tying every advertisement to an approved requisition, clearly labeling talent pools, and maintaining open communication with applicants. Ultimately, treating job postings as reliable public commitments rather than cost-free marketing tools allows businesses to rebuild organizational credibility and restore integrity to the modern labor market.
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    56 min
  • A Conversation about Leading Workforces Through Rising Temperatures

    A Conversation about Leading Workforces Through Rising Temperatures
    22 Oct 2026
    Rising global temperatures present a critical challenge for occupational health and leadership, driving up injury rates, reducing productivity, and threatening vulnerable workers across various industries. Despite stalled federal safety regulations, an expanding patchwork of state and local rules requires organizations to proactively manage thermal hazards rather than wait for unified mandates. Effective management relies on evidence-based interventions, such as written prevention plans, gradual acclimatization for new hires, reliable cooling engineering, and guaranteed access to water, rest, and shade. Furthermore, organizations must treat heat stress as an enterprise risk by integrating safety protocols into long-term workforce planning and extending accountability across entire supply chains. Ultimately, leaders must adapt to a hotter baseline climate by prioritizing worker safety, refining operational schedules, and fostering environments where employees can voice concerns without fear of penalty.
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    55 min
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