300. JP Morgan's sex scandal, A.I. fears and the executive presence problem. PLUS! Are diverse teams better? With Dr Jake Tuber

About this episode

In this milestone episode, the hosts discuss the FOBO phenomenon, a radical pay rise experiment, and the dynamics of diverse teams with guest Dr. Jake Tuber.

Episode 300 is here! 🥂 To celebrate this massive milestone, Al and Leanne are joined by a very special guest, Dr. Jake Tuber. In this jam-packed anniversary edition, we’re tackling the "FOBO" phenomenon, the radical 10% pay rise experiment, and the truth behind high-performing diverse teams. 🔥 Stories Covered 1. The Rise of "FOBO": Why Gen Z is Resisting AI Move over FOMO—there’s a new acronym in town. FOBO (Fear of Becoming Obsolete) is driving a quiet backlash against AI among Gen Z workers. Leanne breaks down why younger employees are slowing down adoption as a form of self-protection against automation that threatens their long-term value. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/24/fobo-fear-of-becoming-obsolete-ai-gen-z-workplace 2. The 10% Automatic Pay Rise: A Cure for Toxic Culture? Stockholm startup Lovable has ditched traditional performance reviews and negotiations. Instead, every employee gets an automatic 10% raise on their anniversary. We debate: Does guaranteed security make people work harder, or does a little "insecurity" keep you sharp? Read more…

People in this episode

Hosts: Al, Leanne

Guest: Dr. Jake Tuber

Topics covered

• FOBO phenomenon
• AI fears
• diverse teams
• pay rise experiment
• workplace scandals
• economic indicators

Keywords

• FOBO
• AI
• diverse teams
• pay rise
• JP Morgan
• workplace culture
• Gen Z
• economic indicators

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JP Morgan, Lovable

Places: Stockholm

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