Truth, Lies and Work

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals.

Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace surgery, and expert take — all in one.


🔥 This Week’s Stories

📌 1. Monster Jobs Goes Bust — But What Killed It?

The original online job board, Monster Worldwide, has filed for bankruptcy. It’s not just the end of a tech giant — it’s a wake-up call for every recruiter and platform still relying on “post and pray” job ads.

📰 Fast Company article: ⁠https://www.fastcompany.com/91357558/careerbuilder-monster-chapter-11-bankruptcy-filing-online-job-search-board-sinks-after-pandemic⁠


📌 2. Great Bosses Exist — And Here’s the Proof

After our episode on terrible managers, listeners demanded a follow-up: what about the good ones? Leanne shares highlights from Laura Lanier’s latest viral post — and the incredible bosses who’ve shaped careers, saved lives, and redefined leadership.

📰 Laura Lanier’s LinkedIn post: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/posts/laura-lanier-819b04217_okay-so-270-of-us-had-crazy-boss-stories-activity-7340799206099439616--dT9⁠


📌 3. The Emotion Hack That Actually Works at Work

New research says you don’t need therapy, apps or breathing exercises to regulate emotions. Just two small cognitive shifts helped people feel calmer and work better — with results lasting over a month.

📰 Read the full explainer: ⁠https://medium.com/@truthlieswork/the-emotion-hack-that-actually-works-at-work-194005888551⁠

🔥 Hot Take: “The Gender Pay Gap Doesn’t Exist (Until Age 30)” — with Antonio Ribeiro

Meet the founder of Yurtle, Antonio Ribeiro — who claims the gender pay gap vanishes until women start having children. From unpaid care to sandwich generation burnout, Antonio shares how his tech company is predicting — and preventing — the disappearances that cost businesses their best people.


👤 Antonio RibeiroCEO & Founder, YurtleEmail: [email protected]Website: ⁠https://www.yurtle.co.uk⁠LinkedIn (Antonio): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-ribeiro-97919980/⁠LinkedIn (Company): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/yurtle⁠


💬 Workplace Surgery

How do you thank an employee who’s basically family?

After taking over the family business, a listener wants to celebrate a loyal employee’s 10-year anniversary — without making it awkward.


What should I watch out for when hiring remotely for the first time?

Hiring your first remote employee? From time zones to trust signals, Leanne shares what psychology says about virtual hiring that works.


How do I keep morale up when everything feels uncertain?

When hope feels tone-deaf and honesty feels bleak, how do you lead well? Al and Leanne tackle the fine art of empathetic optimism in hard times.


🎧 Enjoying the show?

Follow, share, and leave us a review wherever you listen — and don’t forget to join us Thursday for another deep-dive with a workplace expert.


🧠 Support with Mental Health and Well-being

Mind UK: ⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/⁠Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or email [email protected]Mental Health at Work: ⁠https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk⁠


📬 Connect with Al & Leanne

LinkedIn (Show): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/truth-lies-and-work/⁠LinkedIn (Al): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott⁠LinkedIn (Leanne): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne⁠Email: [email protected]Book a call: ⁠https://savvycal.com/meetleanne/chat⁠


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