Podcast Episodes

Exploding the Myth of Meritocracy with Ofer Sharone [TEASER]

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An in-depth interview with UMass Amherst sociologist and professor Ofer Sharone about the stigma trap that laid off workers can fall into and how the myth of meritocracy impacts even people who don't…

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Layoff Trilogy 3: HR by Proxy

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Season 1 Episode 3

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With every layoff, there's the blackbox of what's really going on behind the scenes. Why did it go down the way it did? Was it really not about your performance, like they told you? How does the layo…

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Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Layoff Trilogy 2: Danger Day

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Season 1 Episode 2

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Please note: This story contains brief mention of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or the Crisis T…

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The Layoff Trilogy 1: Layoff Girl

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Season 1 Episode 1

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When Yowei Shaw got laid off from NPR, she didn't just feel bad. She was confused by how bad she felt and how long the bad lasted. So Yowei does what she usually does in a situation like this - she r…

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Welcome to Proxy

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Season 1

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It’s the knot you can’t untangle - a problem so unique, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who’s been through the exact same thing? On Proxy, we find just the person you w…

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago