Episodes tagged: Workplace

Employer Coverage of Popular Weight-Loss Drugs on the Increase in 2024

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent employer benefits survey which indicates more employers including coverage of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic when prescribed for weight-loss purposes for their employees.

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Preparing the Next Generation of Workers Requires Creative Thinking

In this episode Steve shares how some Chick-fil-A locations have created Summer Camps for kids in grades K – 6, and how these events could be used to build a long term recruiting pipeline for the restaurant chain.

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New Survey Shows a Lack of Support Drives Away 30% of LGBTQ+ Applicants

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent survey from Indeed that shows for LGBTQ+ persons, a culture of support and inclusivity is an important factor when making application and employment decisions.

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The Evolution of Creating Better Workplace Experiences

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Nick Holmes, VP of Employee Experience at Avalere Health, and recently named one of the 10 most influential thinkers in HR Technology by CIO Business World magazine.

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Access and Affordability of Childcare Weighing on US Workers

In this episode Steve discusses the childcare crisis in the US and how it is impacting the workforce – making it especially challenging for women to remain attached to the labor force.

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How Remote and Hybrid Working has Changed American Worker’s Eating Habits

In this episode Steve discusses how increased and sustained remote working has changed American workers dining habits and impacted the business prospects of downtown dining establishments.

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How Gen Z and Millennials are Thinking and Feeling about Work

In this episode Steve shares some key findings and recommendations for HR leaders from the Deloitte 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey which examines how these generations are experiencing the workplace.

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American Workers were Generally Less Satisfied with their Jobs in 2023

In this episode Steve shares data and trends from the recent Conference Board survey on US worker satisfaction – despite a small increase in overall satisfaction, many categories of the workplace experence showed drops in satisfaction in 2023.

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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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