Episodes tagged: Workplace

HR’s Role in Managing and Developing the Workforce of the Future

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Andrew Spence, also known as the Workforce Futurist, about his latest research and writing on current workforce trends and a look ahead to some of the features – and challenges – of the future workforce.

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The Early Financial Fallout of the Corporate Retreat from DEI at Target

In this episode Steve discusses some early data from Target, which suggests that the company’s retreat from its longstanding support of DEI programs is having a pretty significant negative impact on its financial performance as disappointed customers stay away from the retailer in large numbers.

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Mental Health and Caregiving are Driving People Out of the Workforce

In this episode, Steve shares data from a recent PwC report showing how mental health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, and changing workforce demographics are causing more people to opt out of the workforce altogether – presenting challenges for organizations and societies.

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New Film to Showcase Equal Pay Champion Lilly Ledbetter

In this episode, Steve shares news about “Lilly” , an upcoming feature film about Lilly Ledbetter, the champion of pay equity for women, and the namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.

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How Less Flexibility at Work Means More Work for Women

In this episode, Steve discusses how corporate return to office mandates are impacting women at work – making it harder for them to juggle their work and home responsibilities and placing pressure on their productivity, happiness, and work/life balance.

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New Paychex Survey Shows Small Businesses are Optimistic about AI

In this episode, Steve shares data from the 2025 Paychex State of Small Business AI Report , which shows that small businesses are embracing AI technology, adopting AI for important business functions like HR and recruiting, and plan to invest in these technologies in the next year.

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RIP Southwest Airlines 1966 – 2025

In this episode, Steve discusses Southwest Airlines’ announcement that checked bag fees are coming to the airline that for decades famously touted its “Bags Fly Free” policy. It is the latest in a series of changes the airline has announced that threaten to eliminate everything that made the carrier distinctive – and bred legions of hard core fans and supporters.

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AI in the Enterprise: Key Insights for HR and Business Leaders

In this episode, Steve shares key findings from a recent Deloitte report on GenAI investments and adoption in the enterprise and how HR and business leaders can best prepare the organization for these transformational technologies.

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HR Leading the Charge for Meaningful Change

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Lucinda Carney, author of the best selling book “How to Be a Change Superhero” about HR’s role in communicating and facilitating organisational change.

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Employee Mental Health in 2025: Key Insights for HR Leaders

In this episode, Steve shares key findings and insights from the 2025 State of Workforce Mental Health Report from Lyra Health, which revealed the importance of employer support for employee’s mental health and shared some key actions HR leaders can take this year.

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