Episodes tagged: Labor

For the First Time in 20 Years, an Increase in the Gender Pay Gap

In this episode Steve shares how new US Census data shows that the gender pay gap between women and men grew larger for the first time in 20 years. Women in the US earn less than 83% of men, a disappointing statistic.

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Tone Deaf Former Executive’s Advice for Laid-Off Workers: Drive an Uber

In this episode Steve discusses how a former video game development executive had some awful advice for game developers who have recently been laid off during industry-wide downsizing.

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Greece Extends Work Week to Six Days in Some Industries

In this episode Steve discusses how a new policy in Greece will extend the work week to 48 hours per week in some industries – leading to many workers having to adopt 6-day working weeks.

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The Largest US Companies Ranked by Number of Employees in 2024

In this episode Steve shares highlights from the list of the largest employers in the US, ranked by employee count.

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Mandated Pay Raises for California Fast-Food Workers Soon to Go into Effect

In this episode Steve discusses a new California law soon to go into effect that will raise minimum wages for many fast food workers to $20 per hour.

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New Research on How to Support and Empower Women on the Workforce Front Lines

In this episode Steve discusses new research from Accenture and Catalyst on how organizations can better support, engage, and retain their women frontline workers.

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Worker Shortage Update: Farmers in Kansas Struggle to Fill Positions

In this episode Steve discusses how agricultural employers in rural areas of Kanas are facing ongoing labor shortages, and the steps they can take to address these labor challenges.

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Generation Z Expected to Overtake Boomers in the Workforce in 2024

In this episode Steve shares new research from Glassdoor showing Gen Z will soon outnumber Baby Boomers in the workplace – as soon as 2024.

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Jobcase Report Shares Crucial Insights on the State of American Workers

In this episode Steve shares insights and findings from the Jobcase America@Work Report which examined concerns, issues, and desires of America’s skilled and hourly workers.

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The US Department of Labor Soon to Require More In-Person Work

In this episode Steve shares how the US Department of Labor has decided to reduce remote working and require more in-person work starting in early 2024.

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