How are organizations keeping up with a workforce that demands better? In this episode, host Dr. Payal Beri sits down with Angela R. Howard, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Culture Impact Lab, to explore the need for responsive organizations in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.

In this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Angela and Her Work

01:11 The Evolution of the Workplace

03:28 Challenges in Corporate Culture

04:44 Generational Perspectives on Work

07:05 Personal Experiences in the Workplace

08:51 The Role of Marginalized Groups

21:30 Building Responsive Organizations

26:01 Balancing Capitalism and Human Dignity

27:56 The Cost of Burnout in Capitalism

29:09 Navigating Rapid Changes in the Workplace

30:40 Introducing the Culture Impact Lab

33:36 The Role of Leadership in Social Responsibility

37:44 The Collective Ownership of Social Issues

44:38 Reframing Personal and Professional Goals

50:37 Final Reflections and Call to Action

In the episode, Payal and Angela discuss how capitalism continues to shape corporate culture and examine the rise of "Generation WHY," who demand more than just a paycheck from their workplaces. Angela unpacks why the traditional model of human capital is failing us and how leaders can shift towards collective ownership, sustainable workplace practices, and conscious capitalism.

Whether you’re a leader, changemaker, or someone questioning the role of work in your life, this episode will challenge the way you think about corporate responsibility and the future of work. Tune in, and leave a rating and review wherever you listen!