Episodes tagged: Workplace

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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ENCORE: Overcoming Addiction and Supporting Others in Their Healing Journey

We’re bringing back an important conversation for National Recovery Month – an encore presentation of last year’s podcast on addiction recovery. The message is just as timely and powerful today.

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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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GLP-1s, Open Enrollment, and the Future of Employee Benefits

In this episode Steve discusses the decisions employers have to make regarding coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. The drugs are popular, effective – and expensive. As Benefits Open Enrollment approaches, employers have plenty to evaluate before making their coverage decisions.

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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 Algorithm Will See You Now: AI and the Future of Recruiting

In this episode Steve discusses the emergence and prevalence of AI technology in recruiting. With so many recruiting processes now turned over to AI, how to we ensure fairness, transparency, and equitable treatment for everyone seeking opportunities?

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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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Compensation in America: Rising CEO Pay, Massive Stock Buybacks, and Stagnant Worker Wages

In this episode Steve discusses how growing CEO pay, massive stock re-purchases, and stalled average worker earnings are driving the significant and historic gap between the CEO and the average worker, why this matters, and what can be done to address these inequities.

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