Episodes tagged: Workplace

 

Amazon Web Services CEO Believes Most Employees Prefer In-Person Working

In this episode Steve discusses Amazon’s recent return to office mandates with most Amazon workers expected to work in-person 5 days per week starting in January.

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Meta Fires Employees Caught Abusing Free Food Perks of In-Office Working

In this episode Steve shares news from Meta – who reportedly fired two dozen employees for abusing their free food delivery perks while working in the company’s Los Angeles offices.

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Worker Wellbeing Has Not Rebounded Since the Pandemic, Indeed Report Shows

In this episode Steve shares how the Indeed Global Work Wellbeing Report shows worker wellbeing has not recovered since dropping substantially during the pandemic years.

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Technology is Coming for Human Jobs at Wimbledon in 2025

In this episode Steve discusses how new technology is disrupting the traditional human job of line judge in professional tennis and the plans for automated line calling technology at next year’s Wimbledon Championships.

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The Menopause Revolution in the Workplace

Today, we met with Joanna Strober of Midi Health to talk about a new revolution in the workplace – menopause care!

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Health Benefits in 2024: Higher Premiums and Impact from GLP-1 Medications

In this episode Steve shares data from a new survey on company sponsored healthcare benefits in 2024 – premiums continue to rise, and most companies still are not covering GLP-1 medications when prescribed for weight loss.

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Home Depot Corporate Staff Ordered to Work 8-Hour In-Store Shifts

In this episode Steve discusses how Home Depot has directed all corporate staff, including remote workers, to work one 8-hour shift per quarter in the company’s retail stores. The goal is to have corporate staff better understand the core business challenges and get closer to the customer and frontline worker experience.

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Long COVID Keeping Many Younger Workers Out of the Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses results from a recent Yale University study showing the potential impact of long COVID on the workforce. As many as 2 million US workers could be dealing with these challenges.

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At Least Seven Major Companies Have Backed Away from DEI Initiatives

In this episode Steve discusses how several major companies including Ford, John Deere, and Tractor Supply have eliminated or significantly altered previous DEI programs and initiatives in the face of increased online pressure.

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Ensuring Compliance with Your Holiday Hiring

In this episode Trish discusses how organizations can prepare for holiday hiring.

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