Episodes tagged: Workplace

New Research Shows that Flexibility Is Still the Ultimate Talent Strategy

In this episode Steve shares key findings about the state of hybrid working from the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study 2025, a comprehensive look at hybrid work – what is working, what isn’t, and what HR and business leaders should be doing to maximize employee wellbeing, retention, and productivity.

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Work Patterns are Changing – Despite Crabby Baby Boomers’ Complaints

In this episode Steve discusses how the Four-day workweek is increasing in popularity, provides myriad benefits to workers, and has drawn the ire of some old-school leaders who don’t believe Work/Life Balance is even a thing.

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Pride and Pullback: Why Some Corporations Are Retreating from Pride Month

In this episode Steve discusses how with Pride Month underway, many large corporations are withdrawing support for local Pride events and Pride parades – citing a combination of political pressure, economic uncertainty, and potential consumer backlash.

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Can Manufacturing Revive America’s Heartland?

In this episode Steve continues the discussion about reviving manufacturing in America. Today we examine whether manufacturing is the key to helping declining cities in the heartland or if we should be thinking beyond manufacturing to create more opportunity for workers without college degrees.

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The Class of 2025 is Facing the Most Complicated Job Market in Years

In this episode Steve discusses the job market conditions and prospects for the Class of 2025 college graduates. The new crop of grads are facing a labor market that is changing rapidly – with AI technology making many companies reconsider their hiring plans.

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Southwest Airlines Changes Could Add up to $4 Billion in Passenger Costs

In this episode Steve continues coverage of the changes at Southwest Airlines. With new bag fees already here, and assigned and premium seating coming soon – can Southwest survive alienating existing customers and fans while chasing new customers to the brand?

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Made in America: The Manufacturing Workforce Dilemma

In this episode Steve discusses a dilemma in the US labor market – trade policies designed to return manufacturing jobs to the country, when there are already over half a million unfilled manufacturing jobs today.

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The DEI Retreat: What’s Really Happening in Corporate America?

In this episode Steve discusses what the corporate retreat from DEI has meant for HR and other professionals working in and on DEI. Plus, some advice for HR pros who want to maintain their DEI programs in face of increasing external pressure.

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Transforming Workplace Mental Health in 2025

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Dr. Nick Taylor discuss the critical importance of mental health in the workplace, emphasizing the need for early intervention and the role of AI in transforming mental health support.

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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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