Episode 39 - Why women should think twice before taking on office housework

In this episode, I'll explore the impact of office housework on women's career progression and share how organising a seemingly innocent Christmas dinner nearly tipped me over the edge...Office housework refers to the non-promotable tasks and emotional labour that women often find themselves responsible for in the workplace. While these tasks are crucial for maintaining a positive work environment, they can be taxing and time-consuming, without providing any recognition or advancement opportunities. I'll look at some strategies that will help you to reduce the burden of office housework so you don't always have to be the one left holding the leaving card!Plus as always I'll end the episode with a coaching question and this week it's all about helping you to say no to extra work that doesn't fit with your career goals.Links to studies and books mentioned in this episodeRose Hackman "Emotional Labour"Appearing confident and getting credit for it - why it may be easier for men to gain influence at work Heavier Lies Her Crown: Gendered Patterns of Leader Emotional Labor and Their Downstream EffectsChapters00:30 The Role of Emotional Labour in the Workplace00:59 Defining Office Housework01:30 Gendered Expectations and Office Housework03:25 Non-Promotable Tasks and Invisible Work04:51 The Personal Cost of Office Housework05:19 Turning Down Non-Promotable Tasks07:15 Avoiding Office Housework09:14 Balancing Responsibilities and Career Growth09:43 Saying No to Extra WorkGet a full transcript of the episode hereDownload the podsheet for this episode to explore this topic further hereConnect with meWebsiteLinkedInInstagramSign up for the 'Work Your Way' newsletter hereCheck out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here How can I support the podcast?→ Subscribe→ Share this episode with a friend or on your socials→ Leave a reviewI would love to hear your feedback on my podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social or at [email protected] with a coaching question that will help you to say no to these tasks when you are ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.