Episodes tagged: Jobs

New Survey Shows What U.S. Employers Need to Know About Gen Z in the Workplace

In this episode Steve discusses findings from a new Adobe survey on what Generation Z workers are seeking from employers and their workplaces.

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UPS to Hire 100,000 Holiday Workers Following the Recent New Labor Agreement

In this episode Steve shares how transportation giant UPS plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers following their recent, historic labor agreement with the Teamsters union.

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CVS Pharmacist Walkouts Reflect Ongoing Challenges in a Tight Labor Market

In this episode Steve discusses the recent walkouts by CVS Pharmacists in Kansas City, the company reaction, and the implications for the broader labor market.

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Some Tech Companies Seek to Re-Hire Employees they Recently Let Go

In this episode Steve discusses how some large tech companies are attempting to recruit former employees, many of whom were recently laid off.

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New Data Shows Top Barriers to Work for People Not in the Labor Force

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent survey on what factors contribute to keeping workers, especially prime-age workers, out of the labor force.

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Proposed Rule Change Would Make Millions of Workers Newly Eligible for Overtime

In this episode Steve discusses how a new proposed change in the overtime pay regulations could make over 3.5 million US workers newly eligible for overtime pay.

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Air Traffic Controller Staffing Shortages Persist, More Close Calls Result

In this episode Steve discusses how ongoing staffing shortages of air traffic controllers are leading to more aircraft near-misses and travel delays in the US.

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Labor Shortages Drive a Spike in Wages and Interest in Public Sector Jobs

In this episode Steve discusses how labor shortages and persistent vacancies have led some states and public sector agencies to raise wages and recruit more aggressively to fill open roles.

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Job Postings Requiring AI-skills Surge by 400% to 600%, According to New Data

In this episode Steve shares how job listings that require candidates to be skilled in new and emerging AI technologies are surging on major job posting sites.

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