Episodes tagged: Workplace

Rare Bipartisan Support Backing the Faster Labor Contracts Act

In this episode, Steve shares how a bipartisan group of US Senators is backing The Faster Labor Contracts Act – a bill that would strengthen union’s collective bargaining positions by forcing companies to the bargaining table much more rapidly.

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New York and Other States Begin Targeted Recruiting of Fired Federal Workers

In this episode Steve shares how some states, including New York, have launched new recruiting campaigns and resources for the growing number of laid off and fired federal workers to attract them to open jobs in their state.

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A Deeper Dive Shows the Labor Market Could be Weaker than it Seems

In this episode, Steve gives a quick US Labor Market update and shares, with some help from our friends at Experian, that there may be some concerning labor market weakness below the surface of low unemployment and overall job growth.

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Ageism Represents a Barrier to Success with Artificial Intelligence

In this episode Steve shares new research that shows the problem of ageism in how organizations and hiring managers consider or don’t consider candidates and internal applicants for roles requiring the use of modern AI technologies.

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To Improve Employee Mental Health, Organizations Should Embrace Disconnection

In this episode Steve discusses new research showing the effects of “disconnecting” on individual’s mental health. In short, taking a break from internet access on our smartphones can lead to positive impacts on mental health and wellbeing – and suggest that organizations do more to allow their workers to disconnect from work.

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Chipotle to Hire 20,000 Workers for the Upcoming “Burrito Season”

In this episode Steve shares how the national fast casual chain Chipotle plans to hire 20,000 new workers in preparation for “Burrito Season”, the busiest time of year for the chain.

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Southwest Airlines Fast Becoming Just Like Every Other Airline

In this episode Steve discusses the recent news and changes from Southwest Airlines – including mass layoffs, new seating and boarding policies and more, which threaten to change almost everything that has come to define Southwest in the last 50 years.

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Despite Mounting Pressure, Some CEOs Remain Committed to DEI Programs

In this episode Steve discusses the ongoing tension over corporate DEI programs, and how some notable CEOs and their companies are remaining committed to DEI in the face of external and even governmental pressure to roll back DEI programs.

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New Research Shows Child Care is Unaffordable in Every US State

In this episode Steve shares new research that reveals the increasing unaffordability of childcare in the US, and how employers can make an impact through extending more caregiving benefits to their employees.

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HR and The Complexity of Everyday People Problems

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with executive coach and award winning business author Zena Everett about HR’s role in helping to build team dynamics and trust whilst addressing every day people problems.

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