
July 30, 2025• 35 min
#18 - How to Build Trust in an Era of Surveillance
About This Episode
Mervyn Dinnen and Danielle Farage tackle the tension between policy and people in today’s evolving workplace. They discuss how rigid compliance structures can clash with human-centered values, explore the risks of over-regulating culture, and examine the growing disconnect between leadership intent and employee experience. The conversation covers hot topics like return-to-office mandates, performance surveillance, trust erosion, and why nuance is essential for modern HR. For anyone navigating the complexities of leading with both structure and empathy, this episode offers honest insights and practical perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices