Episodes tagged: Workplace

The High Costs of Student Loan Debt and the Opportunities for Employers

In this episode Steve discusses the current state of Student Loan Debt in America, and the opportunities and strategies for employers to help employees manage these debts.

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Men Run Most Companies Yet Meta CEO Calls for More “Masculine Energy”

In this episode Steve discusses recent news from Meta – where CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for more “masculine energy” in workplaces despite the vast majority of large companies being run by men already.

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A Quarter of Managers Say Gen Z is Unprepared for the Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses a recent survey of hiring managers about their opinions, perceptions, and biases about Gen Z candidates and employees. Just like the millennials before them, Gen Z is thought to be lazy, entitled, and unprepared for the workforce. But is there more to the story?

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The Majority of US Workers Face Continued Financial Challenges and Stress

In this episode Steve discusses the current state of Employee Financial Wellbeing and how employers have the opportunity to help meet employee challenges in 2025.

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John Deere Wants to Help Farmers Address Labor Shortages with Advanced Automation

In this episode Steve discusses news from the Consumer Electronics Show where John Deere revealed plans for four new autonomous machines – designed to improve productivity and help operators address persistent labor shortages.

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Costco Announces Continued Commitment to DEI Programs

In this episode Steve shares news about Costco and how Costco’s board and leadership have expressed continued support and commitment to the company’s DEI programs – despite a wave of other large corporations backing away from DEI initiatives.

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As 2025 Begins, A Look at the State of Flexible Working in the US

In this episode Steve discusses the current state of in-person, hybrid, and flexible work in US companies, revealing some surprising statistics on how US employees are working as 2025 begins.

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The Surprising Results of California’s Minimum Wage Hike for Fast Food Workers

In this episode Steve discusses the impact on employment and wages from California’s controversial increase in minimum wages for many of the state’s fast-food workers – from $16 per hour to $20 per hour.

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Not So Happy Holidays – Party City to Close, Fire Thousands of Employees

In this episode Steve discusses the recent announcement from retailer Party City, soon to close operations and fire over 12,000 employees.

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Ensuring that People Strategy Includes People with Disabilities

In this episode Steve shares some recent data on people with disabilities and their experiences in the workplace, and three strategies for organizations to be more disability inclusive in their organizations.

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