Ghost Jobs, Dress Codes & The Death of the Annual Review

In this episode of Between Us Three, Lauren, Nathan, and Chris dive into some of the biggest talking points shaping workplaces and businesses right now. They unpack the growing trend of "ghost jobs," roles companies advertise with no real intention of filling, and debate whether return-to-office mandates are secretly being used as backdoor layoff strategies. The crew gets into the dress code debate: is it about brand clarity, or just control? They also explore what great candidate experience actually looks like, why personalisation (not automation) is the future of both marketing and client relationships, and how scorecards can drive team accountability but only if you implement them the right way. Plus, they make the case for why annual performance reviews are on their way out, and what consistent micro feedback cultures look like in practice.Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or just someone navigating the modern workplace, this one's got something for you.