Episodes tagged: Workplace

Samsung Activates “Emergency Mode”- Mandates 6-day Work Weeks for Executives

In this episode Steve shares how global tech giant Samsung has activated something they call “emergency mode” and is requiring all executuves to work 6-day work weeks to try and improve company results.

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Prioritizing Employee Experience for Frontline Workers

Today, we met with John Hadeed from Primark to talk about the importance of the employee experience for frontline workers.

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How the CEO of Tech Company Dropbox is Bucking the Return to Office Trend

In this episode Steve discusses how the CEO of tech company Dropbox is remaining committed to their remote-first working approach, even in the face of increasing calls by other CEOs to return workers to in-person working.

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Bayer’s Transformation Plan Involves Removing Hierarchy and Empowering Employees

In this episode Steve discusses how pharmaceutical giant Bayer hopes to engineer a business turnaround by dramatically reducing corporate hierarchy and empowering its employees.

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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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Vulnerability, Leadership, and Trust in the Workplace

Today, we spoke with Pat Wadors of UKG about the importance of vulnerability and trust in the workplace.

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HR Organizations Should Increase Focus on Employee Growth and Wellbeing

In this episode Steve discusses a new HBR article that contends that HR organizations need to return to employee advocacy and support – particularly in the areas of growth, development, and well-being.

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The Skilled Trades are Becoming More Popular and Appealing to Gen Z Workers

In this episode Steve discusses how a combination of the increased costs of traditional college education and the threat that AI technology poses to white collar work has led more members of Gen Z to seek training and jobs in the skilled trades professions.

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Enhancing Workplace Bereavement Policies: Incorporating Pet Loss Support

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Could Employee “Right to Disconnect” Laws Come to the United States?

In this episode Steve discusses a new proposed “Right to Disconnect” bill in California that would allow employees to legally ignore off-hours work emails, calls, texts, and messages from their bosses and employers.

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