Episodes tagged: Workplace

Creating a Dynamic Workforce: Innovating Employment, Growth, and Transitions

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Abigail Britnell from global certification consultancy Top Employers Institute about their latest research on how to create, develop and retain a dynamic workforce.

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US Workers Facing an Unexpected Post-Pandemic Challenge: Increased Loneliness

In this episode Steve discusses how over four years since the start of the pandemic, workplace shifts and disruptions have led to a significant increase in US worker loneliness and feelings of isolation.

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New Survey Shows 41% of LGBTQI+ Workers have Faced Discrimination at Work

In this episode Steve discusses a new Randstad survey which shows despite some improvements, large numbers of LGBTQI+ workers still face discrimination and hostility in the workplace.

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Unlocking Connection: The Power of Thoughtful Questions in the Workplace

Today, we met with Topaz Adizas from The Skin Deep to discuss the significance of asking thoughtful questions to build better workplace relationships.

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Most American Workers are Unable to Disconnect from Work During Vacations

In this episode Steve discusses a new Harris Poll Survey of American workers and their attitudes and behaviors on taking time off from work.

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In Germany, a Museum Worker is Fired for Secretly Displaying His Own Painting

In this episode Steve tells the story of an overzealous museum employee in Germany who was fired after he secretly hung one of his own paintings for display in a museum gallery.

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The US Construction Industry Faces a Shortage of Qualified Workers

In this episode Steve discusses how the US construction industry is facing a shortfall of an estimated 500,000 workers and shares some ideas on how the industry can close this employment gap.

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European Talent Trends Every HR Leader Should Know

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Rhea Moss and Eric Gelle from Talent Acquisition technology providers, iCIMS, about their latest workforce insights research focused on the European talent market.

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More Working-Age Women are Employed in the US than Ever Before

In this episode Steve discusses recent US labor market data showing how more women than ever before are participating in the workforce, and shares some of the reasons behind the trend.

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The Troubling Decline in Men’s Labor Force Participation in the US

In this episode Steve discusses how men’s prime age Labor Force Participation has declined in recent decades, and examines some of the factors driving the trend.

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