Episodes tagged: Work

Health Benefits in 2024: Higher Premiums and Impact from GLP-1 Medications

In this episode Steve shares data from a new survey on company sponsored healthcare benefits in 2024 – premiums continue to rise, and most companies still are not covering GLP-1 medications when prescribed for weight loss.

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Home Depot Corporate Staff Ordered to Work 8-Hour In-Store Shifts

In this episode Steve discusses how Home Depot has directed all corporate staff, including remote workers, to work one 8-hour shift per quarter in the company’s retail stores. The goal is to have corporate staff better understand the core business challenges and get closer to the customer and frontline worker experience.

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Long COVID Keeping Many Younger Workers Out of the Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses results from a recent Yale University study showing the potential impact of long COVID on the workforce. As many as 2 million US workers could be dealing with these challenges.

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At Least Seven Major Companies Have Backed Away from DEI Initiatives

In this episode Steve discusses how several major companies including Ford, John Deere, and Tractor Supply have eliminated or significantly altered previous DEI programs and initiatives in the face of increased online pressure.

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Ensuring Compliance with Your Holiday Hiring

In this episode Trish discusses how organizations can prepare for holiday hiring.

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Holiday Hiring Season 2024: Target, Walmart Set to Add Thousands of Workers

In this episode Steve discusses 2024 holiday season hiring plans announcec by major companies like Target, Walmart, Amazon and more – all looking to add thousands of seasonal workers.

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Company Culture is Not Built Only in the Office, According to New Reports

In this episode Steve discusses a new report from PwC which challenges the notion that company culture can only be sustained and developed with in-person working.

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Gen Z is Not Here for It: Half Would Quit Over 3 days in the Office

In this episode Steve discusses how Gen Z workers are not feeling the increasing return to office mandates – especially ones that require more than three days per week of in-person work.

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Beyond the Classroom: Real World Experience and Football Predictions

This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to talk about life outside of the classroom walls.

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Japanese Officials Hoping to Convince Companies to Try Shortened Workweeks

In this episode Steve discusses how govermental officials in Japan are trying to convince companies and workers to adopt shorter workweeks and cut back on overtime and overwork.

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