Episodes tagged: Workplace

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Cost: Is the $250M Benefit Worth It?

Bank of America spends $250M on GLP-1s. Is the GLP-1 weight-loss benefit cost worth it? Explore employee expectations, health ROI, and 3 employer strategies.

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AI, Job Security, and the Choices Leaders Make

Artificial intelligence is reshaping job design, task automation, and staffing forecasts. In our final episode on AI ethics in HR, Steve examines the critical choices behind workforce planning and what it truly means to distribute productivity gains responsibly.

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When AI Decides Who Gets Ahead at Work

AI now influences who gets seen, hired, and promoted. In part one of our series on AI ethics in HR, Steve explores the core pillars of responsible AI hiring—including fairness, transparency, and human oversight.

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Responsible AI in Hiring: Efficiency, Fairness & Ethics

Artificial intelligence now influences who sees a job, whose application gets reviewed, and which candidates advance. However, as organizations rapidly adopt automated talent solutions, establishing responsible AI in hiring has become essential.

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The Myth of an American Manufacturing Revival

Politicians promise a comeback, but output leads the American manufacturing revival. Steve analyzes labor data, automation, and tariffs in this episode.

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Gen Z Workplace Stress: Have You Ever Left the Office for a Good Cry?

In this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve examines what’s driving this trend, what it reveals about the transition into today’s workplace, and what both employers and early-career professionals can do to build resilience, confidence, and long-term success.

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Employer-Sponsored Healthcare: What If It Wasn’t Tied to Your Job?

Is employer-sponsored healthcare still the best model for today? Steve explores its history, why other countries take a different approach, and universal healthcare.

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2027 Employee Benefits Trends: How HR Leaders Are Preparing

Balancing rising healthcare costs with employee demands for personalized perks isn’t easy. Discover how HR leaders are navigating the modern challenges of designing benefits packages for 2027 and beyond.

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Employee Benefits Are Changing Because Employees’ Lives Are Changing

Healthcare is no longer enough. From burnout and financial stress to caregiving, today’s workers need more. Discover how employee benefits are evolving to help teams truly thrive in part one of this special three-part Workplace Minute series.

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America May Be Running Out of Workers

The U.S. may be facing a shrinking workforce. Discover the demographic shifts, AI challenges, and policy solutions driving the future of labor participation.

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