Episodes tagged: Gen Z

Every Dad Said to Major in Accounting. Does that Advice Still Make Sense?

In this episode Steve discusses research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on which college majors offer the highest and lowest early-career salaries. Plus, we reveal if “Major in Accounting” is still good advice.

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Made in China? The Price of Global Trade

In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack and Nick discuss the complexities of tariffs and the ongoing trade war between the US and China.

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Skills-based Hiring and AI Making Gen Z Think Again About College

In this episode Steve discusses how the combination of AI adoption and the increasing popular trend of “skills-based” hiring are making some Gen Z students and graduates question the value and need for the traditional four-year college degree as a necessary step in their career progression.

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Bracket Breakdown: Final Four-cast

In this episode of The Play by Play podcast, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into the excitement of March Madness, discussing first-time tournament teams, their predictions for the Final Four, and potential Cinderella stories.

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HRs Role in Creating High Performing Organisations

HRs Role in Creating High Performing Organisations Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Ronan Harrington, International Keynote Speaker In…

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The Play by Play 2024 Election Recap

This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer discuss the 2024 U.S. presidential election.

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The Evolution of Remote & Flexible Working Practices

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gemma Dale, an experienced HR Director, academic researcher and published author on remote and flexible working, about some of the latest research, insights, data and thinking on the future of remote & flexible working practices.

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In Germany, Gen Z Workers Face Criticism for Taking Too Much Sick Leave

In this episode Steve discusses how workers in Germany are taking almost 20 days of sick leave per year, hindering economic progress, and how some leaders are placing the blame on Gen Z workers.

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Gen Z Workers Skip Lunch Twice as Often as their Boomer Colleagues

In this episode Steve shares how Gen Z workers, despite their reputation as slackers, skip lunch during the workday twice as often as their older colleagues.

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Gen Z is Not Here for It: Half Would Quit Over 3 days in the Office

In this episode Steve discusses how Gen Z workers are not feeling the increasing return to office mandates – especially ones that require more than three days per week of in-person work.

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