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The Culture ProfitEp 49: Manager Material: Built, Not BornThis episode is sponsored by Mobrium. Win Glassdoor, Indeed and more with Mobrium.👉 Visit https://www.mobrium.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode49- - - - -EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Can anyone learn to lead well? Jill Felska, Founder of Want To Work There shares what traits the best leaders have in common and how you can improve as a manager.- - - - -TODAY'S GUEST:Jill Felska is the founder of Want To Work There and the creator of Training for the...
2025-06-0230 min
Want To Work ThereMake Your Hiring Process “Plug & Play” with Sophia O’RourkeIf you dread hearing the words “we need to hire for an open position”, you’re not alone! Creating a hiring process that’s a positive experience for everyone involved can be tough! That’s why I was intrigued when I heard Sophia O’Rourke talking about how she turned her company’s convoluted hiring process into one that she deemed “Plug and Play”. Sophia loves to build people initiatives and processes that allow her to create something from the ground up. And that’s exactly what she has done in her current role as Director of People & Culture at N...
2025-01-211h 00Want To Work ThereNavigating Disability Disclosure and Accommodations with Lia SethOh, hey there! No - you’re not imagining it. I did disappear from your stream for quite a stretch without any notice or explanation. More on that to come soon, I promise. For now, I’m thrilled to be dropping a new episode filled with ahas from the brilliant Lia Seth. Enjoy and I’ll see you back here with another new episode in two short weeks! - Your host, Jill Felska----------Would you be nervous if an employee came to you with a disability accommodation request? Many People Ops professionals and managers would s...
2025-01-081h 03Want To Work ThereWhat I'm Starting in January to Combat Burnout in 2024 and BeyondThis one is vulnerable for me, friends. In conversation with my best friend Lois Weinblatt, I speak to my ongoing struggle with burnout and what I plan to do about it moving forward. Namely, I’ll FINALLY be committing to writing my own personal 3-year vision as part of a Lois’ January February cohort. If you’d like to join me, you can find more information at wanttoworkthere.com/cohort.Note: The January cohort filled up before I could even get the episode out...so I convinced Lois to launch a second cohort in February. Hope you'll join m...
2023-12-1259 minWant To Work ThereNavigating Brave Conversations With Your Boss: A Real Life Case StudyWe’re back with new episodes! And today, we’re doing things a little differently. I’ve invited Shira Grife and her boss Sara Rodell to rehash an actual conversation they had, each reflecting on their thoughts and perspectives in the moment. Why would we do that? Because it’s as real as it gets. No theory here, just an actual step-by-step breakdown of Shira deciding to (in her words) “say things I shouldn’t say to my boss” and how Sara reacted in real-time. It’s a master class in empathetic management, packed with actionable advice along the way.
2023-11-2856 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) How To Bring Your Company Vision to Life with Lois WeinblattWelcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy the second part of my fantastic conversation with Lois Weinblatt. If you missed part one, I recommend going back and starting there. If you’re thinking about 2024 strategic planning, this episode is a MUST LISTEN.In...
2023-11-1454 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) How To Write an Impactful Company Vision Statement with Lois WeinblattWelcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation with Lois Weinblatt. It remains our most listened to episode and for good reason! It’s also an incredibly timely listen. I personally will be using the MVV (Minimum Viable Vision) process she det...
2023-10-3148 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) What a Work Sabbatical Taught Ashleigh Martinez About Company Culture, Boundaries, and The Power of RestWelcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation with Ashleigh Martinez.Ashleigh is the Manager of Employee Culture and Community Development at Creative Circle. As a show of appreciation for her ten year anniversary at Creative Circle, she was able to t...
2023-10-1758 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) Six Proactive Strategies For Retaining Your People Ops LeadWelcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Today’s replay episode feels just as relevant today as it did when I recorded it almost a year ago. People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way out, whether that is consulting, taking a “demotion” to join a larger team at a more established company, or just quitting without any idea what comes next. What would make these leaders fee...
2023-10-0319 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) Five Practical Ways to Build More Effective, Collaborative Teams with Mark CruthWelcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation with Mark Cruth.Have you ever been on a team that just can’t seem to work well together? It, well, sucks. That’s why I was so excited to speak with Mark Cru...
2023-09-1953 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) What Gen Z Wants (and Expects) from Work with Melanie WertzbergerHello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! I'm taking a short break from recording to fend off some growing burnout. In the meantime, I'm revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this fantastic conversation with Melanie Wertzberger.In this highly-downloaded episode, Melanie and I deep dive into the 1,000+ person research study she conducted around what Gen Z both wants and expects when it comes to w...
2023-09-051h 00
PX Espresso☕with Luke O'Mahoney009 - Jill Felska - 4 Step Framework For Impactful People ManagementSend us a textBoom! 💥Another incredible conversation with a passionate, inspiring, and hugely knowledgeable People pioneer 🚀 This week I am joined by Jill Felska, former Director of People and Culture, and Founder @ Want To Work ThereWe have a great conversation reflecting on our experience as People Managers, the good, the bad, and the ugly! Managing people is HARD and often managers are under supported and under trained for the enormity of the task.If you are a Head of People / HR / People Ops Lead currently tasked with enabling People Manage...
2023-08-231h 06Want To Work There(REPLAY) The Simple, But Extremely Effective Method I Use To Collect Inclusive Qualitative Data From EmployeesGroup think, introversion, and a lack of psychological safety all impede our ability to hear the real thoughts and options of team members during a brainstorm, feedback, or focus group session. While the severity of these issues always vary by group, they inevitably impact great data from surfacing in nearly every discussion.In an effort to ensure all voices were being equally represented, I got creative when building out an internal focus group process a few years back - and the results blew me away. Ever since, I’ve used that same method for all of...
2023-08-2217 minWant To Work ThereFour Ways I'm Combating BurnoutThis week, we’re tackling a less glamorous, but incredibly important topic - burnout. I’ve experienced extreme burnout twice in my career. A few weeks back, I realized that I was heading in that direction again. I’m grateful for not only noticing, but acting on, the red flags way sooner than I have in the past. Still, it’s never easy! Today, I’m sharing four ways I’m tackling my burnout head-on. Spoiler Alert: One of the ways I’m preventing further burnout is making the choice to step away from the podcast for a few months. I...
2023-08-0821 minWant To Work ThereWhat is Mental Health First Aid? (with Jamy Conrad)Have you ever wondered what role you play in supporting someone’s mental health in the workplace? I know I have. What’s crossing a line? What if I’m not doing enough? Is it even my place to breach this subject with one of my direct reports? Mental health conversations are already tricky for many and only become more sensitive in a work environment. That said, we can’t afford to ignore them. This is why I knew I had to talk to today’s guest, Jamy Conrad (Head of People Ops at TrustRadius), about her...
2023-07-0439 minWant To Work ThereThree Impactful Ways To Support Caregivers at Work with Tara Elwell-HenningDid you know that 75% of the overall workforce is a caregiver of some kind? I sure didn’t! It’s one of the many eye-opening moments I had during my conversation with SuperKin CEO Tara Elwell-Henning. If you have a team, it’s likely there is at least one - but likely many - that are caregiving in some way outside of their job. In today’s episode, Tara shares three practices that modern workplaces are adopting to ensure employees feel seen and supported. In this episode you’ll learn:The all-to-common experience Tara had that sp...
2023-06-2038 minWant To Work ThereBuilding a Documentation-Focused Culture with Podge ThomasIf you had told me 10 years ago that strong documentation was one of the most important aspects of building great company culture, I would have thought you were nuts. But here we are. And that’s exactly what I believe. Luckily, so does today’s guest, Podge Thomas, who shared so much goodness about the importance of documentation and how to incorporate it into your work practices. If you’re worried this will be a boring topic, think again. I got goosebumps, not once, not twice, but THREE different times during our conversation. It’s a good one.
2023-06-0654 minWant To Work ThereYour Roadmap to Building an Incredible Remote-First Workplace with Ali Greene and Tam SandersonWords cannot describe how excited I was to talk with today’s guests. Less than 20 minutes after finding and starting their book on Audible, I knew I needed to track them down and see if they’d come on the show. Luckily, they agreed and we recently sat down to discuss what really makes a remote culture work!Ali Greene and Tam Sanderson are long time remote work veterans who literally wrote the book on building sustainable, engaging remote-first organizations. Their book – Remote Works: Managing for Freedom, Flexibility, and Focus – is packed with practical, actionable steps for designing...
2023-05-2351 minWant To Work ThereWhat Gen Z Wants (and Expects) from Work with Melanie WertzbergerWe’re baaaaaack! And I’m so excited to be sharing this fantastic conversation with Melanie Wertzberger, the founder and CEO of Shaka, a Techstars-backed startup that helps great companies improve retention through scalable culture programs.In today’s episode, Melanie and I deep dive into the 1,000+ person research study she conducted around what Gen Z both wants and expects when it comes to work. While some of what she learned made complete sense given what I already know, there were no fewer than three findings that completely surprised me - and likely will surprise you too!I...
2023-05-091h 00Want To Work There(REPLAY) 6 Reasons Podcasting is the Future of Internal CommunicationsHello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!I seriously cannot stop talking about the power of internal podcasting for organizations. And it’s for good reason! Consider this episode your crystal ball, because I’m going to share six reasons I am absolutely confident most companies...
2023-04-2528 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) 6 Proactive Strategies For Retaining Your People Ops Lead in 2023People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way out, whether that is consulting, taking a “demotion” to join a larger team at a more established company, or just quitting without any idea what comes next. What would make these leaders feel supported? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself and dozens of other HR professionals over the last few weeks. Luckily, I have some answers. Six to be exact. Each as practical and actionable as they come.In today’s episode, I’ll be walking you through eac...
2023-04-1119 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) Exploring the Role of Empathy in the Workplace with Non WellsHello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes.Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!Note: When this episode originally aired, Roe v Wade had just been overturned - something that is touched upon in the conversation.It has been a tough change for many since the overturning of Roe V Wade. In...
2023-03-2853 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) Why an Employee Feedback Audit is Crucial to Building a Better Workplace - and How to Conduct OneHello, friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ Series. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by all the options - and so you do nothing? That was where I found myself leading up to this interview, before realizing that this is a pro...
2023-03-1417 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) 5 Things I've Learned (Some the Hard Way) About Being an Exceptional Remote ManagerHello, friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ Series. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!In today’s episode, I reflect on five core lessons I’ve learned over 10 years of being a remote manager. Managing a team remotely does have its advantages, but it also comes with i...
2023-02-2818 min
BSuite PodcastStrategies for Workplace Wellness with Jill Felska at Want to Work There Anne Richardson of the BSuite podcast sits down with Jill Felska, founder of Want To Work There, to get Jill’s perspective on different ways to enhance workplace culture. (Hint: it’s not about ping pong or snacks.) Anne and Jill talk about: * The power that lies within getting to know each other more closely at work * How learning to identify the unique attributes we each bring to the office is so important * Practical and actionable advice for creating a better workplace * Why reading young adult fiction can feel like...
2023-02-2056 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) How to Write an Impactful Company Vision Statement with Lois WeinblattHello friends! Welcome back to our ‘From the Vault’ series! While we record some new content, we’re revisiting some of our favorite past episodes. This episode is really special because it was our first episode to feature a guest! It’s also our most listened to episode of all time!Whether you missed it the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!Lois has forever changed the way I think about company vision - no small f...
2023-02-1448 minWant To Work There(REPLAY) 12 Interview Questions That Will Help You Determine Whether A Company Is Actually 'A Great Place to Work'Hello, friends! Welcome to our first ever episode replay. While we record some juicy new content for you, we thought it would be great to revisit some of our favorite past episodes. Whether you missed them the first time around or (like me) need to hear something a couple times for it to really sink in, we hope you enjoy this “from the vault” episode!Many companies claim to be a great place to work and then - well - aren’t. What is sold in the interview and what you experience in the office can be two co...
2023-01-3121 minWant To Work ThereWhat a Work Sabbatical Taught Ashleigh Martinez About Company Culture, Boundaries, and The Power of RestI’ll be honest. I’ve been struggling to get back into the swing of things post-holidays. I’d like to say that I’ve been nothing but gentle with myself about this…but that would be a lie. Which is why my conversation with Ashleigh Martinez about work sabbaticals came at exactly the right moment. Ashleigh is the Manager of Employee Culture and Community Development at Creative Circle. As a show of appreciation for her ten year anniversary at Creative Circle, she was able to take a three-month sabbatical that taught her so much about herself and her rel...
2023-01-1758 minWant To Work ThereHow To Get Your Company Values Off the Walls and Into the (Virtual) Halls with Amber GrayThere are few things I love diving into more than how companies can operationalize their core values. In other words, how organizations can get their values “off the walls and into the halls.” Today’s guest, Amber Gray, has successfully done just that as the founder and CEO of Trusty Oak, a US-based virtual assistant agency. She shares the practical ways she’s applied her values to everyday behaviors, along with some great advice for founders looking to build trust within their organizations. Listen in to learn:What inspired Amber to quit her job and do th...
2023-01-0347 minWant To Work ThereHow to Create an Offsite That Your Employees Will Rave About with Lindsey CaplanThe importance of well-planned offsites has only increased in recent years. With the rise of remote and hybrid work environments, the stakes for these gatherings are higher than ever - a fact that can make them even more stressful to plan than they already were. So how do you plan an offsite that feels worth all the logistics, agenda wrangling and employee travel? That’s exactly what Lindsey Caplan, founder of The Gathering Effect, shares in today’s episode.In this episode you’ll learn:The very first thing you need to do when planni...
2022-12-0643 minWant To Work There6 Proactive Strategies For Retaining Your People Ops Lead in 2023People Ops leaders are burnt out. Many are looking for a way out, whether that is consulting, taking a “demotion” to join a larger team at a more established company, or just quitting without any idea what comes next. What would make these leaders feel supported? That’s the question I’ve been asking myself and dozens of other HR professionals over the last few weeks. Luckily, I have some answers. Six to be exact. Each as practical and actionable as they come.In today’s episode, I’ll be walking you through eac...
2022-11-2219 minWant To Work ThereWhy Are People-Ops Leaders Quitting In Droves? And What Can We Do About It?Today’s episode gets real (and a little personal) about the state of people ops heading into 2023. The same trend keeps emerging in conversations for me lately and I wanted to tackle it head on. That trend? Incredible People Ops leaders throwing in the towel in record numbers. I’ll be sharing some of my experience, along with what I’ve been seeing and hearing in the industry over the last few years. I believe there is hope, but companies need to start making some drastic moves to support and champion leaders in these roles or the...
2022-11-0815 minWant To Work ThereFive Practical Ways to Build More Effective, Collaborative Teams with Mark CruthHave you ever been on a team that just can’t seem to work well together? It, well, sucks. That’s why I was so excited to speak with Mark Cruth - Atlassian’s Modern Workplace Evangelist. He has been focused on practical ways to build more effective teams for almost his entire career. The tips and resources he shares are SO GOOD. I know you’ll reference them again and again.Specifically, you’ll learn:The five concrete things that lead to more effective teams. The three issues that can lead to team dysfunction...
2022-10-1153 minWant To Work ThereHow to Hold More Effective Meetings with Kate De JongI know I’m not alone in feeling like meetings are often a necessary evil. I’ve worked in many organizations where they overtook my schedule and sometimes felt like a waste of time. If you can relate, you’re going to LOVE this week’s episode where we discuss the meeting audit and revamp Kate De Jong undertook as the VP of Employee Experience at Red Door Interactive. If you’ve ever thought your meetings could use a refresh, it’s an absolute must-listen.In this episode you’ll learn:Why Kate and her team decid...
2022-09-2748 minWant To Work ThereCreating More Inclusive Communication with Stacey Nordwall and Dr. Breeze HarperSometimes the internet leads you right to the people you need to meet. That was the case with Stacey Nordwall, who I found through a LinkedIn post she wrote that strongly resonated with me personally. When I heard she had created and was publishing a Guide to Inclusive Communication with Dr. Breeze Harper, I knew I had to have them both on the show. Today is that episode. And I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.I highly recommend downloading the guide here before diving into the episode. In thi...
2022-09-1357 minWant To Work There12 Interview Questions That Will Help You Determine Whether A Company Is Actually 'A Great Place to Work'Many companies claim to be a great place to work and then - well - aren’t. What is sold in the interview and what you experience in the office can be two completely different worlds. Why does this happen? Well, mostly, because we are human. Humans love to put their best foot forward. Right or wrong, sometimes that means stretching the truth a little. Have you ever wondered how to dig past the shiny surface that’s presented in an interview? It’s all in the questions you ask. The questions YOU ask in an inte...
2022-08-3021 minWant To Work ThereThe 5 Content Categories That Will Make Your Internal Podcast An Instant SuccessI can’t stop talking about the power of internal podcasting for organizations - which you know if you listened to my last episode! I’m hoping I’ve sold you on the immense benefits and now you’re ready to dive in. If so, this is the episode for you.Today, I’m going to share the five content areas to focus on first when starting your internal podcast. From onboarding to spotlights to learning and development, these easy to execute content ideas will have you up and running before you know it. By the end of...
2022-08-1632 minWant To Work There6 Reasons Podcasting is the Future of Internal CommunicationsI seriously cannot stop talking about the power of internal podcasting for organizations. And it’s for good reason! Consider this episode your crystal ball, because I’m going to share six reasons I am absolutely confident most companies will have podcasts in the five years. Think an internal podcast won’t work at your company? I’d challenge you to think again - and give the episode a listen before counting it out!In this episode you’ll learn:The six reasons you should be starting an internal podcast today.Why having a podcast makes your commu...
2022-08-0228 minWant To Work ThereThree Priorities Every People Ops Leader Should Have When It Comes to Data and KPIsI was recently asked the following question: “What kind of KPIs and data are critical for a People Experience leader to track and why?” With so many options available, it’s so important to identify key areas that need focus instead of trying to boil the ocean. In today’s episode, I share the three priorities I believe every people ops leader should have when it comes to tracking employee data. You’ll learn:Three data priorities every people ops leader should be focusing on. Why not sharing feedback results with your team is actually mor...
2022-07-1914 minWant To Work ThereExploring the Role of Empathy in the Workplace with Nōn WelsIt has been a tough couple weeks for many since the overturning of Roe V Wade. In times like these, empathy is more important than ever. But what role does empathy really have in workplace culture?There is no one better to help answer this question than Nōn Wels, founder of the Feely Human Collective and host of the You, Me, Empathy podcast. Luckily, he was happy to sit down with me and explore this very question, along with many more. At one point, our conversation gave me literal full body goosebumps, so you know it’s g...
2022-07-0553 minWant To Work ThereeNPS: How to Implement the One-Question Survey Every Company Should Be UtilizingEvery employee survey effort has to start somewhere and I strongly encourage you to start simply by consistently tracking your eNPS - also known as an Employee Net Promoter Score. In today’s episode, I’ll share my experience with using the survey and share the exact, easy steps to implementing it within your own organization. P.S. If you are interested in implementing an employee survey or working through how to make impactful changes based on data already collected, this is a large part of the work I do with clients. Send me an email at jill...
2022-06-2115 minWant To Work ThereFive Ways to Make Summer Fridays a Reality For Your TeamWhen you live in a part of the country that gets four distinct seasons, there is nothing like the first 80 degree day of summer each year. For me, it kicks off three months where work becomes a little harder to focus on...and I’m guessing I’m not the only person with this seasonal affliction! I will never forget learning that a friend’s company had a perk called Summer Fridays which meant four-day work weeks from June through August. I’ve been an advocate ever since, which has included finding different variations of the perk that can...
2022-06-0710 minWant To Work ThereThe Simple, But Extremely Effective Method I Use To Collect Inclusive Qualitative Data From EmployeesGroup think, introversion, and a lack of psychological safety all impede our ability to hear the real thoughts and options of team members during a brainstorm, feedback, or focus group session. While the severity of these issues always vary by group, they inevitably impact great data from surfacing in nearly every discussion.In an effort to ensure all voices were being equally represented, I got creative when building out an internal focus group process a few years back - and the results blew me away. Ever since, I’ve used that same method for all of...
2022-05-2417 minWant To Work ThereHow to Conduct an Effective Employee Feedback Audit - And Why You Should Do It Before Anything ElseHave you ever found yourself overwhelmed by all the options - and so you do nothing? That was where I found myself leading up to this interview, before realizing that this is a problem I frequently see with clients who are trying to figure out what to focus on and where to start when building a better workplace culture. I give the same answer to them every time - start with the data. I figured this is the best place for me to start, as well. So today, I’ll be sharing the seven data so...
2022-05-1017 minWant To Work TherePart 2, How to Write an Impactful Company Vision Statement with Lois WeinblattThis week we’re back with the brilliant Lois Weinblatt of True North Visionaries! If you missed part one of our conversation, I definitely recommend starting there. In this episode we’ll be diving deeper in her MVV (minimum viable vision) process and answering FAQ about crafting powerful company visions and sharing them with your team. In this episode you’ll learn:The two phrases that will help your team utilize the vision in day-to-day life. If and when you should bring a facilitator to support your MVV process.How do you sell the MVV proc...
2022-04-2654 min
We're Only HumanJill Felska: If You’re Not Learning, What’s The Point?Jill Felska is an eternal optimist. Her glass is always half full and her smile never leaves her face. She’s on a lifelong mission to create positive change in this world, and any obstacle that gets in the way is an opportunity.
At least, that’s how I would describe Jill.
When I asked Jill how she would answer the question “who are you”, we chatted about how her discovery that she is queer has affected her relationship with her pastor dad, the importance of seeking out uncomfortable moments in our lives, and the pressure to play the role of the p...
2022-04-1351 minWant To Work ThereHow to Write an Impactful Company Vision Statement with Lois WeinblattThere is no one I would be more excited to host on my first-ever guest episode than Lois Weinblatt, founder of True North Visionaries. Luckily for me and you, she is exactly who I had the pleasure of sitting down with for our inaugural interview on the Want to Work There podcast!Lois has forever changed the way I think about company vision... no small feat. Today she’ll be sharing the framework that’s helped numerous companies rethink how they see and use company vision, AND a step-by-step formula for creating your own Minimum Viable Vision (MVV...
2022-04-1248 minWant To Work There5 Things I've Learned (Some the Hard Way) About Being an Exceptional Remote ManagerWelcome back! In today’s episode, I reflect on five core lessons I’ve learned over 10 years of being a remote manager. Managing a team remotely does have its advantages, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. I’ve learned some important lessons the hard way. By sharing, I can hopefully spare you (and your team) from having to experience the same! In this episode you’ll learn:The one assumption you should never make when managing remotely. How the “butts in seats” mentality carried over to remote working and what you must do to eliminat...
2022-04-1218 minWant To Work ThereWhat REALLY Makes a Company a Great Place to Work?Welcome to the very first episode of the Want To Work There podcast! Today we’ll be talking about what REALLY makes a company a great place to work - and it’s probably not what you think! You’ll get to know me (your host) Jill Felska and why I am so passionate about helping more companies become great places to work. I’ll also walk you through an exercise that will help you document what your ideal work culture looks like, how close you are to achieving it, and what questions you need to ask in...
2022-04-1216 minWant To Work ThereWelcome to Want To Work ThereCompany culture is a phrase and concept that’s truly become part of our collective lexicon in the last 20 years. That said, many people still have a really hard time quantifying what it actually is.Employers will say things like, “we’re a great place to work because we have weekly happy hours, a ping pong table in the break room, and great health insurance.” Unfortunately, these are examples of perks not culture - and at the end of the day culture is what really matters. My name is Jill Felska and for the last 12 years, I’...
2022-02-2802 min
Pitch Your Pod: A Podcast Competition from SPI MediaJill F. — Want To Work ThereWant To Work There is a show for people who believe a better world of work is possible - and are hungry for the language and tools needed to be the catalyst for that type of change within an organization. Host Jill Felska (along with a variety of passionate, knowledgable guests) will be sharing practical, actionable advice for becoming a better place to work - a company that has top talent exclaiming, “I want to work there!”
2022-01-1804 min
The DreamMason Podcast: a Podcast from Alex TerranovaCreating Culture with Jill FelskaEP77 - “Creating Culture”
“We are responsible for who we are and the impact we have.”
Jill Felska
Meet Jill Felska, a true DreamMason, and the Founder of Want to Work There, an education and training company focused on helping a new generation of business become incredible places to work. Jill is generous, brave, and vulnerable in sharing her story of landing her dream job yet having to quit due to ongoing sexual harassment. Jill became determined to figure out what makes a job great and what makes a company a wonderful place to work. In creating Want to Work There s...
2019-06-1153 min