Episodes tagged: Jobs

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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Building Opportunity and Community with 84 Lumber

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish interview Paul Yater, the Chief Information Officer and Head of HR at 84 Lumber. They discuss the company’s commitment to training and development, the impact of AI on entry-level jobs, and the skills needed for new graduates.

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Americans Want More Factories, but Most Don’t Want to Work in Them

In this episode Steve discusses how most Americans think the country would be better off if more manufacturing and factory jobs were returned to the US, the vast majority don’t actually want to work in these new factories themselves – presenting a challenge for anyone advocating for a large-scale reshoring of manufacturing capacity to the US.

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What are the “Best” Jobs in America for 2025?

In this episode Steve discusses the US News lists of “Best” jobs in America for 2025 – many are in healthcare, technology, and alternative energy production.

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Massachusetts to Require Salary Ranges in Most Job Postings Under New Law

In this episode Steve shares news from Massachusetts, where the commonwealth becomes the latest state to enact salary transparency requirements on job postings. There are now 11 states with similar laws that are designed to improve the transparency in the recruiting process and reduce gender and other pay gaps.

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European Talent Trends Every HR Leader Should Know

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Rhea Moss and Eric Gelle from Talent Acquisition technology providers, iCIMS, about their latest workforce insights research focused on the European talent market.

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More Working-Age Women are Employed in the US than Ever Before

In this episode Steve discusses recent US labor market data showing how more women than ever before are participating in the workforce, and shares some of the reasons behind the trend.

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The Post-Pandemic Shifts in Healthcare Jobs and Employment

In this episode Steve discusses how the healthcare labor market is shifting, as hospitals and service providers seek to hire more permanent, full-time staff and reduce their reliance on contract and travel staff.

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