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As We Work

The Wall Street Journal

Work smarter and advance in your career with the As We Work podcast. With actionable steps grounded in WSJ reporting, As We Work gives practical advice to help you improve your work life. Hear compelling conversations with everyday people, experts and WSJ reporters as we focus on the workplace topics that are top of mind and offer tips and tricks for handling the thorniest of situations. read less

Our Editor's Take

As We Work is a podcast looking at every facet of professional life. From remote work to freelancing, how people work has changed over the last decade. At more traditional jobs, there are new concerns alongside the usual work challenges. From office romance to salary negotiation, tough-to-navigate situations will arise. In this podcast, Wall Street Journal reporters have compiled advice from experts. Listeners will hear from top business leaders and career educators.

The future of work suggests a new professional landscape. Hybrid business models mean office culture looks different than in the past. Entrepreneurs created over five million US startups in 2022. New cultures are coming into the workforce among established companies. The As We Work podcast offers resources for navigating the old and the new. A former dean of Harvard Business School discusses post-pandemic office culture. Digital company executives talk about building relationships in the age of remote work. Business professors investigate everything from the morning commute to forgoing a traditional degree. Marketing professionals examine the importance of social media for career growth.

On the personal development side, As We Work helps build professional skills. Only some companies have career development programs in place. So listeners can take career growth into their own hands with this podcast's resources. In these podcast episodes, career coaches teach listeners how to advocate for themselves.

As We Work encourages people to brag smarter, not harder. Experts show why it's helpful to be authentic while networking. Authenticity builds confidence and fosters genuine connections. Succeeding at work also means making mental health a priority. With depression on the rise and employee retention down, professional boundaries are essential. Mental health professionals share tools on how to cope.

With a new episode every week, As We Work is an easy addition to any professional's routine. Most podcast episodes are under 30 minutes in length.

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