They discuss the exec who suggested laid-off employees turn to AI for emotional support, the evolving definition of hybrid work (is it just about location?) and the critical role of responsiveness in communication. The conversation wraps up with a discussion about the role of internal communications and what is in and outside the control of the function.
Links and articles mentioned in this episode:
⁍ I’m being paid to fix issues caused by AI - BBC
🔗 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvm1dyp9v2o
⁍ Use AI for emotional support - Microsoft exec draws controversy after advice to laid off staff
🔗 https://www.hrgrapevine.com/us/content/article/2025-07-07-microsoft-exec-sparks-anger-with-chatbot-layoff-advice
⁍ Forget return-to-office. Hybrid now means human plus AI (Fast
🔗 https://www.fastcompany.com/91333920/forget-return-to-office-hybrid-now-means-human-plus-ai-human-and-ai-hybrid-work
⁍ The simplest growth tool
🔗 https://apple.news/ADIDkwV6rRi2395nc0ACxUw
⁍ What does internal comms control?
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/byelova_impact-internalcomms-communications-activity-7341374183035060225-gXs8
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/thaiscoliveira_not-everything-is-yours-to-fix-and-that-activity-7346062826416791552-My2I