Sponsored by @totalonlinerecruitmentadvi4033 and @AusrineSkinCare Queue “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts“I don’t give a damn ‘bout my bad reputation…”That’s the energy we’re bringing in Episode 19 of The Worksties. Because sometimes, you have to ruffle a few algorithms to tell the truth.In this episode, Jennifer and Danielle pull no punches as they take on the current state of LinkedIn. Once the gold standard for career connection and professional storytelling, it’s now a mess of spammy messages, AI-generated nonsense, and off-topic posts designed to game the algorithm—not add value.We get into what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to evolve. Because your professional reputation should be built on what you’ve done, not how well you can play the platform.Daniell & Jennifer discuss:The erosion of trust and value in today’s LinkedIn experienceWhy spammy sales messages are ruining the user experienceThe disconnect between the algorithm and actual career storytellingNostalgia for when LinkedIn was focused on work—not just attentionThe gap between intent and execution in “thought leadership” postsWhat a better, more human professional network could look likeHow younger generations feel about LinkedIn—and what it means for the futureTimestamps:00:00 – Opening thoughts on Life Path 19, LinkedIn fatigue, and leadership without ego03:45 – Spam DMs, misaligned outreach, and why connection should still mean something06:20 – When strategy becomes performance: Jennifer on posting without chasing reach10:01 – Career highlight reels vs. real stories: What gets seen, and what gets missed15:22 – What LinkedIn could do better: Connection insights, context, and user control18:56 – The small business perspective: Why LinkedIn and Indeed aren’t working25:52 – The future of professional networking—and what Gen Z really wantsAvailable now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, iHeart, and wherever you listen to podcasts.#TheWorksties #Episode19 #BadReputation #CareerAuthenticity #LinkedInReform #WorkCulture #professionalnetworking Cue the music. Hold our drink. Let’s get into it. We’re about to say what you’re thinking…This Episode is Sponsored by Socialjobs.com Shop Jennifer’s Store for Ausrine™ Products: https://ausrineskincare.com/TheWorkstiesThe Worksties email: theworksties@gmail.com Buy Us a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/theworksties... Riverside Podcast Platform: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig.... Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/c.... License code: XBVTFXDPGBGOXHPR #TheWorksties #talent #trending #talentacquisition #Recruiting #WorkStories #Staffing #Hiring #realtalk #recruiting #talentbranding #employerbrand #influencermarketing #socialrecruiting #futureofwork #worksties #afterhours #recruitmentmarketing #realconnection #talentstrategy