Episodes tagged: Workplace

Labor Force Decline: Why Workers Are Leaving

More than 700,000 Americans exited the labor force in June 2026, pushing participation rates to historic lows. This episode analyzes the economic factors driving this unprecedented labor force decline and outlines the critical steps employers must take to rebuild the market.

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2026 Workplace Trends Defining the Year and What’s Next for You

What do the biggest workplace headlines of 2026 actually mean for the future of your organization? Get a quick framework for understanding the mid-year trends that leaders must track in the months ahead.

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Building a Culture of Innovation: What Leaders Get Wrong

On this episode of HR Means Business, Mervyn is joined by leadership, culture, and innovation expert Chris Beswick to challenge one of business’s most misunderstood concepts: innovation. Together, they explore why innovation shouldn’t be treated as a department, initiative, or brainstorming exercise, but as the outcome of a culture intentionally designed to encourage curiosity, collaboration, and calculated risk.

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AI at Work Needs Worker Protections, Not Just Productivity Goals

The finale of our three-part series on AI in the labor market explores a critical choice for organizations: Will AI be used strictly to squeeze out productivity, or will it be leveraged to build better, more secure jobs?

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The Stable Job Market Is Hiding Worker Insecurity

Headline statistics say the labor market is strong, but many workers feel increasingly insecure. In this episode, Steve explores the hidden factors driving worker anxiety in the AI era and looks at the widening gap between economic data and career confidence.

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Who Wins and Who Loses in the AI Labor Market?

Who wins and who loses as AI transforms the U.S. workforce? Explore new data on AI adoption, skills gaps, and the shifting future of work.

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Labor’s Share of the Economy: Why Workers Feel Insecure

While corporate profit margins soar to historic highs, labor’s share of economic output has dropped to its lowest recorded level. In this episode, Steve breaks down the complex factors driving employee insecurity, the future impact of AI, and how HR and business leaders can collaborate to build a more equitable corporate culture.

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Unemployment Benefits: Why Aren’t Laid-Off Workers Collecting?

While headlines warn of major layoffs, nearly 75% of unemployed workers never apply for benefits. In this episode of The Workplace Minute, Steve Boese explores the misconceptions and systemic hurdles keeping workers from accessing critical financial safety nets amid AI job displacement.

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Meta, Google, and the Skilled Trades Talent Crisis Behind the AI Boom

As Meta and Google build data centers, a shortage of skilled trades workers has emerged. Steve breaks down the labor crisis behind the AI boom.

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When AI Gets the Budget and Workers Get the Bill

As companies rush to invest billions in artificial intelligence, a troubling pattern is beginning to emerge. In several recent cases, organizations have openly acknowledged that the money funding AI initiatives is coming directly from employee compensation, benefits, and workforce investments.

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