Do you or your team have way too much to do? Dan and Alison answer your questions with the help of Amy Jen Su, an executive coach and author. They talk through what to do when you’re struggling to get things done at a new job, a coworker is stressed about their work, or you and your team disagree about whether they're overworked.
Nov 2023
Introducing New Here: Office Etiquette
While Dear HBR: is on hiatus, we want to introduce you to HBR’s podcast for young professionals, New Here, hosted by Elainy Mata. Whether it’s your first job or a fresh start, New Here will help you build a meaningful career on your own terms. In this episode, Elainy and comedian ... Show More
26m 25s
Feb 2024
How to manage multiple agendas — including your own
Have you ever been caught in the middle of a tricky work dynamic, struggling to please everyone? Sometimes, the only solution is to realize it’s not your job to fix everything. This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener who’s struggling to manage relationships with multiple b ... Show More
28m 58s
Aug 2020
Insider Edge: What to do when you feel overworked
Feeling overworked is nothing new to many Americans, and the coronavirus pandemic has only made matters worse. While there are some benefits to working from home, it can also feel like there are no boundaries to when the day starts and when it ends. So, if you're feeling overwork ... Show More
14m 7s
Aug 2021
Best of IdeaCast: Saying No to More Work
When the work keeps piling on, there comes a time when everyone needs to say no. But how do you do so without offending your coworkers or hurting your career? Former host Sarah Green Carmichael, and Karen Dillon, the author of the “HBR Guide to Office Politics,” talk about the be ... Show More
21m 46s