Episodes tagged: Workplace

Welcome to the Infinite Workday

In this episode Steve discusses how new research from Microsoft on email, messaging, and app usage patterns shows that for many professionals the workday has no set beginning and end – the so-called “Infinite Workday”.

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Inside the Rise of Anti-DEI Shareholder Proposals

In this episode Steve discusses the dramatic increase in Anti-DEI shareholder proposals since 2022, how none of them have been successful, and the motivations behind their creation.

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Wellness Gets Playful: Deloitte’s Lego Move and the Future of Work Perks

In this episode Steve shares news about Deloitte’s expansion of its employee wellbeing program to include Lego sets in its list of reimbursable wellbeing expenses – up to $1,000 per year.

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Despite Progress, Child Labor Persists in Many Parts of the World

In this episode Steve discusses newly released global data on child labor, its prevalence, why it persists in many parts of the world, and why it is a truly an issue that all of us have a responsibility to address.

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New Research Shows that Flexibility Is Still the Ultimate Talent Strategy

In this episode Steve shares key findings about the state of hybrid working from the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study 2025, a comprehensive look at hybrid work – what is working, what isn’t, and what HR and business leaders should be doing to maximize employee wellbeing, retention, and productivity.

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Work Patterns are Changing – Despite Crabby Baby Boomers’ Complaints

In this episode Steve discusses how the Four-day workweek is increasing in popularity, provides myriad benefits to workers, and has drawn the ire of some old-school leaders who don’t believe Work/Life Balance is even a thing.

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Pride and Pullback: Why Some Corporations Are Retreating from Pride Month

In this episode Steve discusses how with Pride Month underway, many large corporations are withdrawing support for local Pride events and Pride parades – citing a combination of political pressure, economic uncertainty, and potential consumer backlash.

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Can Manufacturing Revive America’s Heartland?

In this episode Steve continues the discussion about reviving manufacturing in America. Today we examine whether manufacturing is the key to helping declining cities in the heartland or if we should be thinking beyond manufacturing to create more opportunity for workers without college degrees.

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The Class of 2025 is Facing the Most Complicated Job Market in Years

In this episode Steve discusses the job market conditions and prospects for the Class of 2025 college graduates. The new crop of grads are facing a labor market that is changing rapidly – with AI technology making many companies reconsider their hiring plans.

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Southwest Airlines Changes Could Add up to $4 Billion in Passenger Costs

In this episode Steve continues coverage of the changes at Southwest Airlines. With new bag fees already here, and assigned and premium seating coming soon – can Southwest survive alienating existing customers and fans while chasing new customers to the brand?

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