Episodes tagged: Workplace

Nearly Every Employee over 40 Feels Widespread Ageism in the Workplace

In this episode Steve discusses data from a new survey on Ageism in the Workplace which shows almost all 40+ year-olds feel ageism at work and shares ways employers can make the workplace more inclusive for older workers.

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HR Means Business: HR’s Role in Supporting Employees Through Cancer

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Barbara Wilson – Founder of the social enterprise ‘Working With Cancer’ – about their latest research on how organisations can help support those in their workforce who have had, or are having, treatment for cancer.

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CHROs are Mostly Women, but Their Pay Lags Behind Their Male Peers

In this episode Steve discusses a new survey of CHROs which shows that while presence on the executive level is on the rise, women CHROs still face significant pay disparities compared to men in the CHRO role.

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Walmart Investor Groups Push Back on the Retailer’s Cuts to DEI Programs

In this episode Steve discusses a recent shareholder letter written to Walmart, from a group of investors concerned about the company’s recent cuts to several longstanding DEI programs.

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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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