In this episode, I'll explore the impact of office housework on women's career progression and share how organising a seemingly innocent Christmas dinner nearly tipped me over the edge...

Office housework refers to the non-promotable tasks and emotional labour that women often find themselves responsible for in the workplace. While these tasks are crucial for maintaining a positive work environment, they can be taxing and time-consuming, without providing any recognition or advancement opportunities. I'll look at some strategies that will help you to reduce the burden of office housework so you don't always have to be the one left holding the leaving card!

Plus as always I'll end the episode with a coaching question and this week it's all about helping you to say no to extra work that doesn't fit with your career goals.

Rose Hackman "Emotional Labour"

Appearing confident and getting credit for it - why it may be easier for men to gain influence at work

Heavier Lies Her Crown: Gendered Patterns of Leader Emotional Labor and Their Downstream Effects

00:30 The Role of Emotional Labour in the Workplace

00:59 Defining Office Housework

01:30 Gendered Expectations and Office Housework

03:25 Non-Promotable Tasks and Invisible Work

04:51 The Personal Cost of Office Housework

05:19 Turning Down Non-Promotable Tasks

07:15 Avoiding Office Housework

09:14 Balancing Responsibilities and Career Growth

09:43 Saying No to Extra Work

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