Episodes tagged: Jobs

Workers Take the Fall for Poor Management Decisions at Amazon

In this episode Steve discusses the news from Amazon – 14,000 corporate workers slated to be let go do to “efficiency” and the rise of new AI technology. But who at Amazon is really responsible for the strategic errors that led to this, and will they also take their share of blame?

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How Declining Birth Rates are Transforming Economies and Companies

In this episode Steve discusses how declining birth rates in most of the world’s largest economies, including the U.S. and China, are impacting global markets and even individual organizations.

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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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The Battle for Human Work in the Age of AI

In this episode Steve discusses whether increasing automation and the threat of AI to human’s jobs could lead governments to eventually set regulations or quotas for human employment.

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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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What The Cooling Job Market Means for HR Leaders

In this episode Steve discusses the latest set of US labor market data which show a cooling job market, cautious employers, and the potential for more slowing in Q4 2025. We also share five key workforce recommendations for HR leaders as we wind down 2025 and head into 2026.

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Are We Underestimating the Impact AI Will Have on the Labor Market?

In this episode Steve discusses how AI may impact the workers and the labor market. Unlike earlier tech revolutions, could AI be so disruptive that it permanently displaces millions of workers? Well, the “Godfather” of AI is sounding the warning.

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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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Why Entry-Level Software Jobs Seem Impossible to Find

In this episode Steve discusses how the combination of economic uncertainty and the emergence of AI are leading firms to hire fewer entry-level tech workers and making the job search for new grads exceedingly difficult.

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