Episodes tagged: Work

The Hidden Driver of Economic Growth: Women in the Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses how the employment experience in the Netherlands, specifically the policies in place to support greater women’s workforce participation, should be a lesson for American companies and policymakers.

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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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Millions of US Workers Retired Early: Why It Matters for Your Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses changes in retirements in America. The pandemic accelerated retirements of older workers, and with an aging workforce and over 11,000 people turning 65 every day, the trend of increased retirements is likely here to stay.

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The New Workplace Gender Divide: How Gen Z Women Are Surging Ahead

In this episode Steve discusses the diverging labor market experiences of Gen Z men compared to Gen Z women in the US. Gen Z men are at risk of falling further behind due to a combination of shifting industry demand, falling educational attainment, and overall disengagement.

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Why Men are the Cause of Declining Birth Rates

In this episode Steve discusses new research from Nobel Prize winning economist Claudia Goldin who examines declining birth rates in the US and other developed nations and assigns much of the decline to men’s unwillingness to share equally the responsibilities associated with childcare.

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The Next Caregiving Crisis: Why Eldercare Is the Hidden Workplace Challenge

In this episode Steve discusses how for the first time ever in America, more adults are providing elder care than are providing childcare – making elder care an urgent issue for the US workforce and forcing companies to respond.

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The Gen AI Divide: MIT’s Wake-up Call on AI

In this episode Steve discusses new research from MIT on the results of massive enterprise investments in GenAI. So far, there has been very little positive financial impact from GenAI despite the investments and pilots, but by focusing on a few key elements, HR leaders can drive value from AI.

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The Case for In-Person: The Hidden Limits of Remote and Hybrid Work

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed chat with Peter Cappelli, a renowned expert on management and human resources, to discuss the evolving landscape of work, particularly in the context of remote and hybrid models.

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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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How TRAPs Might Be Trapping Employees

In this episode Steve discusses how TRAPs – Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, are increasingly being used by employers as a means to protect investments in new hire training. But critics think TRAPs are being used for many more job roles and industries than are needed and are becoming literal “traps” for many workers.

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