Episodes tagged: Work

AI at Work: Job Disruption Is Real, But It’s Not What You Think

There’s a growing disconnect between headline-driven narratives about AI replacing workers and the more cautious, data-driven perspective coming from economists and labor market analysis.

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Supporting Working Mothers: The Law That Changes the Conversation

Are you up to speed on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? We explore why this law was created and provide a practical guide for employers and workers on requesting and implementing pregnancy-related workplace accommodations.

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Why Square’s New AI Manager Should Get HR Leaders’ Attention

In this episode Steve discusses Square’s new ManagerBot, an agentic AI designed to proactively manage key business functions like inventory, marketing, forecasting, and even employee scheduling. But this is more than just a product launch – it’s a signal.

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The Job Market Looks Strong… So Why Does It Feel So Weak?

In this episode Steve unpacks the newest JOLTS report and explain what HR and business leaders need to understand about job openings, hiring trends, quit rates, and layoffs.

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Confidence Is Cracking in the U.S. Job Market

New Gallup data reveals a growing disconnect in the U.S. labor market.

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The Hidden Work Impact of Pet Caregiving

In this episode Steve discusses how pet caregiving is one of the most overlooked forces shaping employee experience today. With millions of workers balancing the financial and emotional realities of caring for pets, forward-thinking employers are starting to take notice. We break down the data, the workplace impact, and what HR leaders should be thinking about next.

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The End of the HR App as We Know It? (And What Comes Next)

In this episode, Steve explores how emerging concepts like MCP, along with recent moves from Oracle, Workday, Degreed, Paycom, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, are pointing toward a future where AI agents—not users—may become the primary operators of work.

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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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Why Some Gen Z Candidates Are Bringing Their Parents to Job Interviews

Examining Gen Z in the job search process, including parental support and its implications for employers.

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How AI is Disrupting the Hiring Process – and Threatening Recruiters

In this episode Steve shares some observations from a recent tech event that put on full display how AI is transforming and disrupting recruiting and hiring – and what that suggests for the future of many professional jobs.

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