Episodes tagged: Layoffs

Gen Z, College Majors, and the Reality of Today’s Job Market

New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that while some majors lead to stronger employment and earnings outcomes, a growing number of college graduates are underemployed.

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AI Is Reshaping Work. But Who Owns the Consequences?

AI-driven layoffs are no longer theoretical.

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How Year One Changed the Balance of Power at Work

In this episode, Steve examines how the first year of the second Trump administration has reshaped…

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H3 LIVE with Trish and Steve – Feb 4, 2026 – Trust in the Workplace

Most leaders overlook the immediate and powerful impact they have on employee trust, yet it’s the secret ingredient to thriving workplaces amid chaos.

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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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The Paradox of Work in 2025: Huge Profits, Massive Layoffs

In this episode Steve shares how as 2025 winds down, the U.S. labor market has experienced a wave of layoffs – over 1.1 million so far – in spite of many organizations’ massive profits and all-time highs in the U.S. equity market. What can and should HR leaders do to make sure people are still at the center of workforce planning in the age of AI and downsizing?

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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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The CEO’s Worst-Kept Secret: Mandatory RTO Polices are Just Layoffs in Disguise

In this episode Steve discusses how CEO’s continuing Return to Office (RTO) mandates are often designed to effect reductions in force – making the RTO calls just layoffs in disguise.

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New York and Other States Begin Targeted Recruiting of Fired Federal Workers

In this episode Steve shares how some states, including New York, have launched new recruiting campaigns and resources for the growing number of laid off and fired federal workers to attract them to open jobs in their state.

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Southwest Airlines Fast Becoming Just Like Every Other Airline

In this episode Steve discusses the recent news and changes from Southwest Airlines – including mass layoffs, new seating and boarding policies and more, which threaten to change almost everything that has come to define Southwest in the last 50 years.

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