What Other Trends Should I Pay Attention To In 2026?
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About this episode
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.
In this episode, we dig into some buzzwords (that will make James mad), like Resenteeism, Revenge RTO, and Conscious Unbossing, all in an effort to let James rant about how lame they are. We also explore trends and terms that are starting to shine a spotlight on hidden issues impacting our workplaces, like:
- FOBO (Fear of Becoming Obsolete): A specific, sharp spike in workplace anxiety regarding AI capabilities.
- AI as First Mate: Organizations are relying more and more on generative AI tools and autonomous agentic AI as members of their team.
- The Manager Experience: Supporting middle managers is becoming a higher operational priority, as they bear the burden of translating strategy into daily hybrid and remote realities.
- Skills-Based Talent Pools: Companies are shifting toward skills-based architecture, allowing for better internal mobility and training rather than rigid, degree-focused job descriptions.
Our prescription for this episode is to avoid renaming existing trends for clicks and likes. Also, to be realistic when it comes to the realities of AI and the vital role that managers play in our workplaces.
Past Episode Referenced:
S4 E10: What Trends Should I Pay Attention To In 2026?
S4 E23: Why Don’t Employees Go Above And Beyond Anymore?
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