Episodes tagged: Work

Unemployment Benefits: Why Aren’t Laid-Off Workers Collecting?

While headlines warn of major layoffs, nearly 75% of unemployed workers never apply for benefits. In this episode of The Workplace Minute, Steve Boese explores the misconceptions and systemic hurdles keeping workers from accessing critical financial safety nets amid AI job displacement.

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Meta, Google, and the Skilled Trades Talent Crisis Behind the AI Boom

As Meta and Google build data centers, a shortage of skilled trades workers has emerged. Steve breaks down the labor crisis behind the AI boom.

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Workplace Movie Hall of Fame – Devil Wears Prada 2

On this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are back with another workplace movie hall of fame episode! They explore the themes of the new ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ movie, its reflection on the modern workplace, AI’s impact, and gender dynamics in leadership.

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The EEOC Wants to End Workforce Demographic Reporting. What Happens Next?

In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the history of EEO workforce reporting, the EEOC’s changing enforcement philosophy, the potential impact on employers and HR leaders, and why responsible organizations should continue measuring opportunity, fairness, and workforce outcomes regardless of government mandates.

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Pope Leo on Work, Purpose, and Human Dignity

In this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve explores the themes of dignity, opportunity, purpose, and humanity through the lens of Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. While much of the public discussion has centered on artificial intelligence, this conversation focuses on something deeper: the role work plays in helping people build lives filled with meaning, stability, care, and community.

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The Modern Job Search Is Breaking People’s Spirit

A new report from Glassdoor found that more than half of job seekers have paused their search to protect their mental health. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the growing crisis of job search burnout, the realities behind today’s labor market numbers, and the very real emotional and psychological toll that prolonged unemployment can create.

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The Truth About Mass Deportation and Jobs: What the Data Actually Shows

A new NBER study reveals how immigration enforcement impacts U.S. born workers. Explore the data on jobs, wages, and why the labor market is more complex than the politics.v

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When Hiring Comes with a Loyalty Test: Breaking Down the Federal Government’s New Plan

The federal government’s new “Merit Hiring Plan” promises faster, skills-based recruiting, but a new question asking candidates to align with the President’s priorities is sparking “loyalty test” concerns. Steve breaks down the HR reforms versus the political risks to nonpartisan public service.

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New Data on Living Wages in America Raises Tough Questions for Employers

New research shows a decline in living wage access across the United States. Explore the latest data on pay disparities and why this is a critical sustainability issue for employers.

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Toxic Bosses Are Driving Burnout, Turnover, and Silence at Work

New data from The Harris Poll reveals that 6 in 10 workers deal with toxic bosses daily. But this isn’t just a personality issue; it’s a system failure. In this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve Boese discusses how toxic leadership drives burnout, silences innovation, and creates hidden business risks that cost organizations more than they realize.

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