Episodes tagged: Workplace

What It All Means for HR — The Big Picture from the Big Beautiful Bill

In this episode Steve wraps up our week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” by recapping the big issues we covered this week – No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime and more. We also share five recommendations for HR leaders who are challenged to stay informed and compliant in a changing regulatory environment.

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AI and Accountability: What the Big Beautiful Bill Left Out on AI in HR

In this episode examines how the Big Beautiful Bill left out a key provision on Federal regulation of AI technologies used in HR and hiring processes – and what that means for HR leaders and organizations moving forward.

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Green Energy Under Pressure – What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Clean Jobs

In this episode Steve continues our week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” with a look at the potentially devastating impact the Bill’s provisions may have on the Green Energy Industry – possible threatening millions of current and future jobs in the fast-growing sector.

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“No Tax on Overtime” and How This Impacts the Hourly Workforce

In this episode Steve continues a week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” with at the “No Tax on Overtime” rules and their changes. We examine some of the details of how overtime will be treated under the new rules and how this will impact workers and employers.

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“No Tax on Tips” and What That Means for Tipped Workers

In this episode Steve kicks off a week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill” with a look at the widely-reported and hyped “No Tax on Tips” provisions. We break down the new rules and consider if they present meaningful help for tipped workers, or just a lot of noise with not much real impact.

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400,000 Jobs Need to be Filled to Close the Manufacturing Workforce Gap

In this episode Steve re-visits the manufacturing workforce gap in the US – with 400,000 open jobs to fill, organizations have to think more creatively and expansively about talent – and how to prepare for the next era of American manufacturing.

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Designing Work that Can Work for Everyone

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish meet with Callie Williams Yost to discuss the evolving landscape of workplace flexibility.

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Student Loans in America – New Rules and Real Consequences

In this episode Steve breaks down the current Student Loan situation in America. With collections and delinquencies on the rise, thousands if not millions of workers are feeling increased financial pressure. And companies that step up will have an advantage in the never-ending war for talent.

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Gen Z Wants More Than a Paycheck: They Value Flexibility, Trust, Technology and More

In this episode Steve shares recent research on how different Generations are experiencing work – and how Gen Z is focused on more than just compensation – flexibility, culture, and life outside of work are all priorities of the newest members of the workforce.

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English Only? How Language Rules Could Break the Supply Chain

In this episode Steve discusses how increased enforcement of English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers could put thousands of workers out of a job – and cause a major disruption in the US supply chain.

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