Episodes tagged: Workplace

Greece Extends Work Week to Six Days in Some Industries

In this episode Steve discusses how a new policy in Greece will extend the work week to 48 hours per week in some industries – leading to many workers having to adopt 6-day working weeks.

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At Dell, Remote Workers Choose Flexibility Over Opportunity for Advancement

In this episode Steve updates a story about a return to office mandate from Dell – who are finding that many workers are choosing to remain remote workers and willingly pass up opportunities for advancement at the company.

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When a Return to Office Mandate Feels Like a Layoff in Disguise

In this episode Steve discusses how some corporate return to office mandates seem more likely to be layoffs in disguise instead of genuine attempts to improve organizational results.

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Did Remote Work End the Practice of Summer Fridays?

In this episode Steve discusses the decline in organizations offering their workers “Summer Fridays” and if the increase in remote and hybrid working schemes has contributed to its decline.

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American Workers Take the Fewest Vacation Days in the World

In this episode Steve discusses data from a recent survey from Expedia which shows American workers take the fewest vacation days of any country surveyed and shares some ideas to make better use of precious time off.

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Employer Coverage of Popular Weight-Loss Drugs on the Increase in 2024

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent employer benefits survey which indicates more employers including coverage of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic when prescribed for weight-loss purposes for their employees.

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Preparing the Next Generation of Workers Requires Creative Thinking

In this episode Steve shares how some Chick-fil-A locations have created Summer Camps for kids in grades K – 6, and how these events could be used to build a long term recruiting pipeline for the restaurant chain.

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New Survey Shows a Lack of Support Drives Away 30% of LGBTQ+ Applicants

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent survey from Indeed that shows for LGBTQ+ persons, a culture of support and inclusivity is an important factor when making application and employment decisions.

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The Evolution of Creating Better Workplace Experiences

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Nick Holmes, VP of Employee Experience at Avalere Health, and recently named one of the 10 most influential thinkers in HR Technology by CIO Business World magazine.

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Access and Affordability of Childcare Weighing on US Workers

In this episode Steve discusses the childcare crisis in the US and how it is impacting the workforce – making it especially challenging for women to remain attached to the labor force.

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