Episodes tagged: Hiring

Workplace Spotlight: Why the Wienermobile Might Be the Best First Job Ever

In this episode Steve shares details about one of the most unique job opportunities in the U.S. – a role as a “Hotdogger” – these are the Oscar Meyer brand ambassadors and drivers of the company’s iconic “Wienermobile”. We cover the nature of the role, who might be a good fit, and encourage you to dream of life on the road behind the wheel of a giant hot dog on wheels.

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Holiday Hiring in 2025 Will be the Coolest Season in Years

In this episode Steve discusses 2025 Holiday Season hiring plans in the US. This year is shaping up to be much quieter than recent years, and many retailers and logistics firms are taking a cautious approach to adding workers.

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The Robots Are Coming for Amazon’s Jobs – and Maybe Yours

In this episode Steve discusses reports that Amazon, the second-largest private employer in America, is taking steps to aggressively automate much of its operations – with the goal of reducing hiring by as much as 600,000 potential jobs by 2033.

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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Second Chance Hiring

In this episode Steve discusses Second Chance Hiring – and how it can benefit society, the economy, and provides an untapped source of talent for organizations in this challenging labor market.

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Outsmarting the Algorithm: How Job Seekers Are Trying to Fool AI Hiring Tools

In this episode Steve discusses how a growing number of job applicants are attempting to “game” the AI-powered hiring technologies used by many organizations. It’s fast becoming an issue and a challenge for both job seekers and for companies in the hiring process.

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Upskilling Opportunities Creating Pathways to Success

In this episode of At Work In America, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Patricia Gill, Director of Workforce Development at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

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The Hiring Black Hole: Why Candidates Never Hear Back

In this episode Steve discusses the job candidate black hole – why candidates so often are left in the dark about the status of their candidacy and how a new law in Ontario, Canada aims to change things.

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AI and Accountability: What the Big Beautiful Bill Left Out on AI in HR

In this episode examines how the Big Beautiful Bill left out a key provision on Federal regulation of AI technologies used in HR and hiring processes – and what that means for HR leaders and organizations moving forward.

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400,000 Jobs Need to be Filled to Close the Manufacturing Workforce Gap

In this episode Steve re-visits the manufacturing workforce gap in the US – with 400,000 open jobs to fill, organizations have to think more creatively and expansively about talent – and how to prepare for the next era of American manufacturing.

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AI’s Impact on HR and Hiring

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Felix Wetzel, VP of Product Management at HR Services company Cielo, about how AI can help HR and talent acquisition teams shift from process-driven to more consultative, human-centric approaches.

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