Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 113
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 240 subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
friend@yourworkfriends.com
mel@yourworkfriends.com
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Host
Mel Plett - Leadership insider who has led teams and worked through complex workplace and organizational challenges.
Francesca Ranieri - Leadership insider who has led teams and worked through complex workplace and organizational challenges.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Jason Desentz - The Skilled-trades Shortage, Manufacturing Talent Pipelines, Apprenticeships, Career Mobility, Workforce Development, Trust, Culture, And The Role Of AI In Skilled Work.
Brandon Welch - Hiring-market Conditions, AI In Recruiting, Internal Mobility, Continuous Learning, And How Organizations Can Modernize Hiring Systems.
Ravi Subramanian - Hiring-market Conditions, Recruiting Trends, AI And Human Judgment, Skills-based Hiring, And Changes In Workforce Entry Points.
Alex Ridder - Hiring-market Conditions, AI In Recruiting, Skills-based Hiring, Internal Mobility, Continuous Learning, And Workforce Planning.
Gary Bolles - AI And The Changing Rules Of Work, Career Paths, Human-centered Organizations, Skills, Adaptability, And Preparing For Long-term Workplace Change.
Recent Topics
Episodes
September Work News Update: Where the Hell Is This Car Headed?
October 07, 2026
Send us Fan MailSeptember Work News Update: Where the Hell Is This Car Headed?September was…weird.AI is getting more powerful - and also getting fired from taking burger orders. Young workers are struggling to get a foothold. Companies are flattening, simplifying, cutting layers, and asking fewer people to do more. And while AI may be great for the economy, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will be great for workers.So this month, we’re zooming out.We break down three possible futures for work...
The $1 Trillion Workforce Problem Hiding in Plain Sight w/ Toshiba CHRO Jason Desentz
September 15, 2026
Send us Fan MailThe skilled trades shortage is being called a $1 trillion workforce problem. But what if it’s a problem we helped create?For decades, we closed factories, moved jobs, laid people off, and told a generation that the path to a good career ran through college, not the trades. Now employers are scrambling for welders, technicians, electricians, manufacturing talent, and other skilled workers.We sat down with Toshiba CHRO Jason Desentz to talk about how we got here and, more import...
August Work News Recap: AI Layoffs, Shrinking Pay & the Disappearing Career Ladder
September 02, 2026
Send us Fan MailAI layoffs that may not actually be about AI. Entry-level jobs disappearing before anyone gets laid off. White-collar workers taking new jobs for less money. Women leaving the workforce in alarming numbers. And healthcare costs heading toward another massive increase.Yeah. August was a lot.In this month's Work News Recap, we break down five stories shaping work right now — what the data actually says, what we think is happening underneath the headlines, and what employees...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work?
Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work is hosted by Mel Plett and Francesca Ranieri. Its publicly listed emails are friend@yourworkfriends.com and mel@yourworkfriends.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work?
The publicly listed emails for Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work: friend@yourworkfriends.com and mel@yourworkfriends.com.
How many listeners does Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work have?
Podseeker estimates Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work?
Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: CHROs, heads of talent acquisition, recruiting and workforce-development leaders, senior HR executives, founders, and established authors or experts focused on the future of work. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership in human resources, recruiting, or talent acquisition; Authorship on work, leadership, or future-of-work subjects; Recognized expertise in hiring, workforce strategy, or organizational change. Recent guests include Jason Desentz, Brandon Welch, and Ravi Subramanian.
How hard is it to get booked on Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Your Work Friends | Fresh Insights on the Now and Next of Work cover?
Recent episodes cover Business, Future Of Work, Leadership, Workplace Culture, and Hiring. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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