Episodes tagged: Workplace

Pope Leo on Work, Purpose, and Human Dignity

In this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve explores the themes of dignity, opportunity, purpose, and humanity through the lens of Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. While much of the public discussion has centered on artificial intelligence, this conversation focuses on something deeper: the role work plays in helping people build lives filled with meaning, stability, care, and community.

Listen now

AI Data Centers and the Communities Asked to Host the Future

In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the economic promise, environmental concerns, labor market implications, and political tensions surrounding AI data centers. From jobs and infrastructure investment to energy demand, water usage, and community opposition, this is one of the defining workplace and economic issues of the AI era.

Listen now

The Modern Job Search Is Breaking People’s Spirit

A new report from Glassdoor found that more than half of job seekers have paused their search to protect their mental health. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the growing crisis of job search burnout, the realities behind today’s labor market numbers, and the very real emotional and psychological toll that prolonged unemployment can create.

Listen now

When Hiring Comes with a Loyalty Test: Breaking Down the Federal Government’s New Plan

The federal government’s new “Merit Hiring Plan” promises faster, skills-based recruiting, but a new question asking candidates to align with the President’s priorities is sparking “loyalty test” concerns. Steve breaks down the HR reforms versus the political risks to nonpartisan public service.

Listen now

What the Data Says About Older Workers in America

Discover what new data reveals about the shifting landscape for older workers in America. We explore the best and worst states for aging professionals and discuss essential strategies for HR leaders to engage and retain this growing segment of the workforce.

Listen now

New Data on Living Wages in America Raises Tough Questions for Employers

New research shows a decline in living wage access across the United States. Explore the latest data on pay disparities and why this is a critical sustainability issue for employers.

Listen now

The Future of Work: AI and Gen Z in HR

In this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk about the evolution of AI in HR.

Listen now

Toxic Bosses Are Driving Burnout, Turnover, and Silence at Work

New data from The Harris Poll reveals that 6 in 10 workers deal with toxic bosses daily. But this isn’t just a personality issue; it’s a system failure. In this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve Boese discusses how toxic leadership drives burnout, silences innovation, and creates hidden business risks that cost organizations more than they realize.

Listen now

Half the Workforce Is Breaking Down: An Update on Employee Mental Health

New data reveals that half the workforce is reaching a breaking point due to “colliding stressors”—AI anxiety, political uncertainty, and rising expectations.

Listen now