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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
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  • A Conversation about Navigating Workplace Union Access and Employee Voice Dynamics

    A Conversation about Navigating Workplace Union Access and Employee Voice Dynamics
    Oct 14 2026
    This research examines the strategic implications of Great Britain's Employment Rights Act 2025, which grants trade unions statutory physical and digital workplace access starting in October 2026. It highlights how organizational leaders must shift away from defensive union avoidance and instead embrace constructive labor relations and employee voice systems. Drawing on academic research and real-world corporate examples, the research outlines five evidence-based responses—such as adopting principled neutrality, building access-ready protocols, bargaining in good faith, establishing labor-management partnerships, and integrating multiple voice channels. Ultimately, the literature emphasizes that collective worker voice should be treated as vital operational information rather than a threat, urging executives to proactively cultivate collaborative organizational cultures.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • A Conversation about When it is Toxic at the Top

    A Conversation about When it is Toxic at the Top
    Oct 13 2026
    Recent studies highlight a growing empathy deficit within corporate leadership, where executives increasingly acknowledge workplace toxicity despite their self-perceptions of empathy. While some organizations with toxic environments report short-term financial gains, extensive research demonstrates that such cultures ultimately drive high employee attrition, psychological distress, and severe legal and reputational risks. This research examines how pressures from cost-cutting and AI integration exacerbate these issues, often disproportionately harming vulnerable workers. To counter these systemic failures, experts recommend evidence-based interventions such as segmented culture diagnostics, aligned incentives, protected employee voice, and board-level governance. Ultimately, fostering sustainable organizational health requires transforming empathy from a mere rhetorical ideal into a practiced leadership capability.
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    1 hr
  • A Conversation about All Reasonable Steps to Prevent Workplace Harassment

    A Conversation about All Reasonable Steps to Prevent Workplace Harassment
    Oct 13 2026
    Workplace legal standards are shifting internationally from reactive disciplinary measures to proactive preventive duties. Legislation such as the UK Employment Rights Act 2025 requires employers to take all reasonable steps to stop workplace harassment and holds organizations liable for misconduct committed by third parties like customers and clients. Research shows that perceived organizational tolerance is the primary driver of such behavior, meaning traditional compliance policies alone are insufficient. To successfully meet these stricter mandates, leaders must implement an integrated organizational system consisting of comprehensive risk assessments, visible leadership accountability, trusted reporting channels, behavior-focused training, and rigorous performance measurement.
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    58 mins
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