Episodes tagged: AI

Meta, Google, and the Skilled Trades Talent Crisis Behind the AI Boom

In this episode, Steve examines the exploding demand for AI-related construction, the state of skilled labor in the United States, the details of these new workforce initiatives, and the growing tension between data center expansion and community concerns. We also explore what other employers can learn from these investments as labor shortages continue to affect industries across the economy.

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The World Cup of Business

Join this episode of The Play By Play, where hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer walk through an engaging and humorous simulation of the World Cup of Business, where major tech companies compete in a virtual tournament filled with strategic moves, AI-powered tactics, and industry insights.

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When AI Gets the Budget and Workers Get the Bill

As companies rush to invest billions in artificial intelligence, a troubling pattern is beginning to emerge. In several recent cases, organizations have openly acknowledged that the money funding AI initiatives is coming directly from employee compensation, benefits, and workforce investments.

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The Future of Work is Older Than You Think

Think the future of work only belongs to the young? Think again. Steve breaks down the latest AARP data on older workers, the shifting retirement landscape, and why age inclusion is the ultimate competitive advantage.

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Tokenmaxxing and the AI Spending Reckoning

What is tokenmaxxing? Steve breaks down why companies like Amazon and Uber are facing an AI spending reckoning, soaring token costs, and low ROI.

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AI Data Centers and the Communities Asked to Host the Future

In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the economic promise, environmental concerns, labor market implications, and political tensions surrounding AI data centers. From jobs and infrastructure investment to energy demand, water usage, and community opposition, this is one of the defining workplace and economic issues of the AI era.

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Global Hiring in 2026 : New Roles, New Technology, and New Challenges

On this episode of the HR Happy Hour, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Lauren Thomas to discuss into the evolving landscape of global labor markets.

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Agentic AI Meets HR: Paychex Introduces WISE for SMBs

On this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Ryan Bergstrom to discuss the launch of Paychex WISE and what it means for the future of payroll, HR, and workforce technology.

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AI in HR: Driving Adoption, Impact, and Real Results

On this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish are joined by Tony Truong from Chime to explore putting AI into practice across people operations, and reshaping how HR teams recruit, support employees, and make decisions in real time.

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