Episodes tagged: Burnout

The Normalization of Layoffs and the Rise of Worker Burnout

In this episode Steve discusses how increasing layoffs from high-profile and wildly profitable companies like Amazon are creating a chilling effect on worker safety and confidence – and placing employees in a state of almost constant fear and uncertainty. If one of the largest, most successful companies can easily cut tens of thousands of workers – is any corporate job truly secure?

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H3 LIVE with Trish and Steve – January 28, 2026

In an ever-evolving workplace landscape, organizations face mounting pressures that affect employee wellness and productivity. In the latest episode of H3 Live, hosts Trish Steed and Steve Boese delve into the pressing issues of burnout, organizational care, and the role of leadership in navigating these challenges.

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The Manager Method: Practical Strategies to Lead with Empathy and Confidence

In this episode of the At Work in America show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Ashley Herd, a former head of HR, podcast host, and author, to discuss the critical role of managers in the workplace.

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How Do You Show Up for Work in America Today?

In this episode Steve discusses how the current environment in America, which violence playing out on the streets of Minneapolis and in other cities, impacts how all of us are able, or not able, to show up at work. These are unprecedented times, and the stress and fear in U.S. workplaces are real. Managers and leaders have a responsibility to care for their people – and themselves.

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Creative Approaches to Employee Financial Wellbeing

In this episode of At Work in America, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed sit down with Einat Steklov, CEO and co-founder of Kashable, to discuss financial well-being in the workplace.

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Terrible and Unnecessary Meetings Can Burn Out Employees

In this episode Steve discusses how unproductive and unnecessary meetings can burn out employees and shares expert tips for making meetings more successful.

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Don’t Email Your Colleagues on Sunday – Unless You Want a Response

In this episode Steve discusses new research on when is the best time during the week to email your colleagues – and whay it might also be the worst time to send work emails.

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Battling Burnout: HR Strategies for Employee Well-Being

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Colin Minto, an experienced HR and TA leader, about his own experience of burnout and how he has been able to use this to advise, help and support HR & TA professionals to address their own and their teams’ wellbeing, and to be aware of the signs of burnout.

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American Workers Take the Fewest Vacation Days in the World

In this episode Steve discusses data from a recent survey from Expedia which shows American workers take the fewest vacation days of any country surveyed and shares some ideas to make better use of precious time off.

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