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Is ‘Work Family’ Just Corporate Love-Bombing in Disguise?
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In this episode of The Elephant in the Org, we’re tackling the controversial “work family” narrative. Is calling your workplace a family a sign of authentic connection, or is it just another way to blur boundaries and exploit loyalty?
Join Danny, Marion, and Cacha as they explore:
- The red flags behind the "work family" narrative.
- Why this language gives some people “the ick” and others a sense of belonging.
- How workplace culture can foster real bonds without manipulation.
- The fine line between psychological safety and toxic expectations.
From corporate love-bombing to performative culture, we’re breaking down what it really means to feel connected at work—and how companies can get it right (or very wrong).
Referenced Articles:
📄 We Need to Stop Referring to Work as Family—Here’s Why
📄 Company Culture: Why You Shouldn’t Refer to Your Team as a Family
📄 The Myth of Workplace Family and What Leadership Can Do to Cultivate Authentic Engagement
📄 The Toxic Effects of Branding Your Workplace a Family
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Help shape the future of work by participating in Marion’s research survey on employees’ experiences with remote, hybrid, and in-office work, and how these affect psychological safety. Your insights will contribute to understanding workplace dynamics in a post-pandemic world.
Listen now and decide: Is "work family" a comfort, a red flag, or something else entirely?
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Music Credits:
Opening and closing theme by The Toros.
Production Credits:
Produced by The Fearless PX, Edited by Marion Anderson.
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