Episodes tagged: Workplace

More Americans Now Living Farther From their Workplaces Due to Flexible Work

In this episode Steve discusses how employees at small and mid-size businesses now live much farther away from their workplaces than prior to the pandemic – likely due to the increase in remote and hybrid work arrangements.

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Employee Child and Elder Care Benefits Becoming More Popular Among Employers

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent Care.com report on the growing importance and increasing popularity of childcare and elder caregiving benefits for employees.

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HR’s Role in the Reinvention of Work

In this episode Mervyn talks to Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute, about their latest research on the reinvention of work and the roles that Generative AI, taskification and job disruption will play in reshaping the future talent market.

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New Research Suggests Return to Office Mandates Don’t Improve Firm Performance

In this episode Steve discusses a recent study that showed firm’s Return to Office mandates don’t materially improve firm performance while simultaneously worsening employee satisfaction.

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The Post-Pandemic Shifts in Healthcare Jobs and Employment

In this episode Steve discusses how the healthcare labor market is shifting, as hospitals and service providers seek to hire more permanent, full-time staff and reduce their reliance on contract and travel staff.

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Equity in Action: Affirmative Strategies, Self-Care, and Workplace Leadership

This week we are discussing the impact of DEI programs in the workplace and the effects on employees.

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With Better Technology and Improved Access, More Workers Expect On-Demand Pay

In this episode Steve discusses how with improved payroll technology, and increased access, more employees are expecting on-demand pay from their employers – putting the traditional bi-weekly payroll run under pressure.

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Unlocking Potential: Navigating Autism in the Workplace

Today, we met with Keith Wargo of Autism Speaks to explore how to foster neurodiversity in the workplace.

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After a Year Long Trial, over 90% of Companies Sticking to a 4-Day Work Week

In this episode Steve discusses how the vast majority of companies in a large-scale 4-day work week trial are sticking with the reduced schedule more than one year after the experiments began.

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