Episodes tagged: Labor

Essential US Workers Increasingly Burning Out Due to Excessive Overtime

In this episode Steve discusses how persistent understaffing in healthcare, public safety, and other essential services is leading in excessive employee overtime and increased burnout.

Waffle House Workers the Latest to Advocate for Better Pay, Working Conditions

In this episode Steve shared another recent example of US labor organizing and activism as Waffle House employees protest for increased wages and better working conditions.

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.

In a Competitive Labor Market Some Organizations Turn to Labor Hoarding

In this episode Steve talks about “Labor Hoarding” – how some large retailers are increasing wages and holding on to employees in a competitive labor market.

Access to Mandated Paid Leave, Coming Soon to Workers in Illinois

In this episode Steve discusses how new rules coming soon to Illinois, will provide mandatory paid leave to almost all Illinois workers.

The Impact on the Labor Market of Increased Retirements During the Pandemic Era

In this episode Steve discusses how increased retirements by older workers in the pandemic era continue to impact the overall labor market.

In the Face of High-Profile Reductions, Demand for Tech Workers Remains Strong

In this episode Steve discusses some recent tech worker layoffs, and the overall labor market for technology workers.

In a Tight Labor Market, Teens are Filling Jobs and Earning Higher Wages

In this episode Steve shares some surprising data on teens in the workforce, and how they are taking advantage of the tight labor market.

HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 351

In this episode Steve shares research from McKinsey that reported 62% of “gig” workers would rather be in permanent jobs.

HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 349

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