Episodes tagged: Workplace

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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The Gen AI Divide: MIT’s Wake-up Call on AI

In this episode Steve discusses new research from MIT on the results of massive enterprise investments in GenAI. So far, there has been very little positive financial impact from GenAI despite the investments and pilots, but by focusing on a few key elements, HR leaders can drive value from AI.

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The Case for In-Person: The Hidden Limits of Remote and Hybrid Work

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed chat with Peter Cappelli, a renowned expert on management and human resources, to discuss the evolving landscape of work, particularly in the context of remote and hybrid models.

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Why Entry-Level Software Jobs Seem Impossible to Find

In this episode Steve discusses how the combination of economic uncertainty and the emergence of AI are leading firms to hire fewer entry-level tech workers and making the job search for new grads exceedingly difficult.

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How TRAPs Might Be Trapping Employees

In this episode Steve discusses how TRAPs – Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, are increasingly being used by employers as a means to protect investments in new hire training. But critics think TRAPs are being used for many more job roles and industries than are needed and are becoming literal “traps” for many workers.

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How Return to Office Mandates Drive Moms Out of the Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses how increased Return to Office (RTO) mandates are beginning to impact working moms – their participation in the labor force is down by almost three percent since the start of 2025.

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Rhode Island Extends Workplace Accommodation Law to Cover Menopause

In this episode Steve discusses how in June Rhode Island became the first state to extend workplace accommodation protections to women experiencing menopause. It’s estimated that 85% of women will experience symptoms such as mood swings, migraines, hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, night sweats, and more during menopause. For some, those symptoms can be severe, however, until now, no state has legally acknowledged the condition in the workplace.

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Workplace Movie Hall of Fame – Still Alice

In this episode of the At Work In America show, hosts Steve and Trish explore the film ‘Still Alice,’ looking its profound themes surrounding Alzheimer’s disease, identity, and the challenges of caregiving.

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How Declining Birth Rates Impact the Future of Work

In this episode Steve discusses how declining birth rates in the US, as well as in many other developed countries, are expected to impact global labor markets, organizational workforce planning, and change the workplace overall in the near future.

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Beyond the Coasts: Where Careers Are Taking Off in 2025

In this episode Steve discusses some of the top cities in the US for job growth, career prospects, earning potential and more. The data shows that growth is coming from some unexpected places, and that the big cities on the coasts are not the only places offering strong career prospects.

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