AI Reality Check: Is AI Stealing Entry-Level Jobs?
In this 16‑minute episode of Deep Questions with Cal Newport, the host explores whether AI is displacing entry‑level workers, examining the types of tasks most vulnerable to automation and the skills that remain uniquely human. Newport draws on research and real‑world examples to argue that while AI can handle routine data processing and basic customer service, it struggles with nuanced judgment, creativity, and interpersonal empathy. He advises job seekers to focus on developing deep work habits, critical thinking, and relationship‑building abilities that AI cannot replicate. The discussion underscores the importance of aligning career strategies with tasks that leverage human strengths rather than competing directly with machines.
Accounting Firms Navigate Compensation as AI Tools Upend Work
In this episode, Bloomberg Tax’s Georgia Siemens talks with Dominic Piscopo, founder of Big Four Transparency, about how AI and offshoring are reshaping compensation in public accounting. Piscopo shares data showing that 2024 raises favored junior staff while senior salaries...
Why Love Is the Most Powerful Force in Business with Marcus Buckingham
In this episode, Brandon Laws talks with Marcus Buckingham, the renowned strengths researcher and author of the new book Design Love In, about why love—understood as a measurable, practical force—drives business success. Buckingham shares how selling his own company revealed...
Why AI Made Inclusion Everyone’s Problem
In this 7‑minute episode, Dr. Jonathan explains how AI has turned inclusion from a niche DEI issue into a universal workplace concern by automating hiring, promotion, and restructuring decisions that affect all employees without transparency. He cites recent mass layoffs...
The Case for Designing Work Around Circadian Rhythms
In this episode, hosts Alison Beard and Adi Ignatius discuss how circadian rhythms—our internal biological clocks—shape individual productivity and emotional regulation at work. Guest Stefan Volk, a professor at the University of Sydney Business School, explains the science behind chronotypes,...
From HRIS Sprawl To A Clear Tech Roadmap with Matthew Hamilton
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, Bill Bannam talks with Matthew Hamilton, VP of People Analytics and HRIS at Protective Life, about developing a clear HR technology roadmap. Hamilton explains how his team moved from a fragmented HRIS...
Does the Surprise Writers Guild Deal Mean Labor Peace in Hollywood?
In this episode of The Town, host Matt Bellany and labor lawyer Jonathan Handel break down the surprise four‑year Writers Guild of America (WGA) agreement that was reached ahead of schedule. The deal secures a health‑plan bailout, wage hikes, better...
The Skills That Matter Most in the Age of AI – with Aneesh Raman
In this episode, host and guest Aneesh Raman discuss how organizations must evolve like massive startups to thrive in the AI era, granting employees autonomy to experiment with AI tools. Raman emphasizes the importance of reading the room and bringing...
Fama CEO Talks State of Workplace Misconduct
In this episode, Ben Moniz, CEO of Fama Technologies, discusses the growing importance of social‑media screening to mitigate workplace misconduct, especially as a multigenerational, digitally native workforce expands. He highlights findings from Fama’s latest State of Misconduct report, noting a...
What to Do if AI Comes for Your Job — with Aneesh Raman
In this episode, host Aneesh Raman discusses how workers can proactively adapt to AI-driven changes in the workplace by focusing on transferable skills and adjacent roles rather than clinging to specific job titles. He emphasizes leveraging strengths such as emotional...
The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews
In this episode, Brandon Laws talks with leadership educator Margaret Andrews about the often‑overlooked skill of self‑understanding that underpins effective leadership. Andrews shares stories of high‑achieving managers who realize their technical talent isn’t enough, explains her "best boss" exercise which...
Lead Better - Transferring the Leadership Mantle to a Successor
In this episode of Lead Better, hosts Scott and Mikey dissect Field Note #1758 on transferring leadership to a successor, exploring why letting go is so challenging across corporate, family, and community settings. They highlight how leaders often conflate their...
Lattice and Crosschq Acquire
In this 7‑minute episode of This Week in RegTech, host Chris Russell highlights two major acquisitions shaping talent acquisition: Crosschq’s purchase of Tradeify to create an outcome‑trained hiring model, and Lattice’s acquisition of Mandela’s AI‑native coaching tech to accelerate its...
When You’re Worn Down—And Your Team Is Too
In this episode, workplace strategist Daisy Auger‑Dominguez explores how managers can reclaim joy amid the grind of modern leadership, especially for middle managers feeling the pressure from both senior leadership and their teams. She defines joy as deep, sustainable satisfaction...
Redirection After 50 with Dr. Suzanne Cook
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, Dr. Suzanne Cook explains her concept of “redirection,” a career stage in later life where individuals shift into new paid or volunteer roles that align with their passions and skills. Drawing on her...
Why Purpose-Led Business Is the Future of HR & Talent with Ros Winchester
In this episode, Nick Day and JGA Recruitment’s sustainability and operations director, Ros Winchester, walk listeners through JGA’s year‑long journey to B Corp certification, detailing the rigorous assessment across the five B Corp pillars—governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. They...
Mastery of the Psychology of Change & Transformation
In this episode of the Raw Selection Private Equity Podcast, former CEO Meg Pogue discusses how the psychology of change and transformation impacts private‑equity‑driven acquisitions. She explains that most employees react to change with fear because it threatens their need...
Ep. 4 - Health Care Headlines LIVE at the 2026 Annual Benefits Forum
In this live episode of Healthcare Headlines, hosts Mike and his co‑host review the rapidly evolving benefits landscape, tracing it from the simple formulary decisions of 20 years ago to today’s complex mix of federal and state legislation, specialty drugs,...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting – Lessons Learned and What Comes Next
In this episode, host Robert Shaw talks with pay‑gap strategist Michelle Jimmer about the evolving landscape of gender pay gap reporting in the UK, including upcoming requirements under the Employment Rights Act 2025. They explore common pitfalls—such as treating data...
382: Are We Building AI Without Half the Population? With Lisa Davis, Author of The Only Woman in the Room
In this episode, host Dan Turchin talks with Lisa Davis, former CIO and author of *The Only Woman in the Room*, about the alarming decline of women in STEM—from 34% in the mid‑80s to just 22% today—and its impact on...
JobSync Roundtable: Navigating the 2026 OFCCP Regulatory "Seismic Shift"
In this episode of the RecTech Podcast, host Chris Russell moderates a JobSync roundtable on the "2026 OFCCP regulatory seismic shift," featuring employment law partner Sheila Abram and HR risk consultant Amanda Bowman. They explain how Executive Order 14173 revoked...
Can Purpose-Led Organisations Scale?
In this episode, Geoff Guy, Managing Director of Riverlution, discusses how his purpose‑driven environmental business balances mission and commercial viability while scaling up. He explains Riverlution’s evolution from a community arm of the River Stewardship Company to a standalone community...
A 90-Day Blueprint For Building High-Performing Offshore Teams with Ingo Piroth
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, Bill Barnum talks with Ingo Pirroff, CRO of MAPTA, about building high‑performing offshore teams using a 90‑day blueprint. Ingo emphasizes the importance of clear roles, a minimum viable workflow, and embedded leadership...
Deel Adds an ATS
In this 7‑minute episode of This Week in RecTech, host Chris Russell highlights recent moves in the talent acquisition space, including Adzuna’s acquisition of Trovit and Mitula, NovaWorks’ $8 million seed round for its AI‑native HCM platform, and Deal’s launch of...
Everyone’s a Cyborg Now: Talking Culture with Bryan Adams
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, host Bill Bannam talks with Bryan Adams, CEO of Happy Dance, about the evolving role of employer branding and AI in talent acquisition. Adams explains how Happy Dance is innovating career sites...
Why Your AI Hiring System Is Making Decisions You Can’t Defend
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan warns that AI‑driven hiring systems often embed invisible filters—like automatically rejecting candidates with high salary expectations—without the recruiter’s knowledge. He explains how these hidden rules degrade decision quality, rely on untested assumptions, and leave organizations...
$900M in Revenue: What It Took to Scale
In this episode, Tim, founder and CEO of Eggs Unlimited, shares how his egg‑trading company grew to $900 million in annual revenue by staying laser‑focused on a single product line and building a culture of A‑players. A pivotal moment came when...
Shifting AI From Fear to Optimism: U.S. Department of Labor’s Taylor Stockton
In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Taylor Stockton of the U.S. Department of Labor explains how the agency is shifting the narrative around AI from fear to optimism by focusing on workforce agility, AI literacy, and supportive policy. He highlights...
What Leaders Get Wrong About Helping Their Struggling People
In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws and Zennium HR VP Lacey Partipillo explore how leaders can effectively support employees who are struggling. They emphasize the importance of regular, open‑ended conversations to uncover whether challenges stem from...
Lead Better - Failure to Confront Poor Performance for Fear of Demotivating a Critical Team Member
In this episode, hosts Scott and Mikey discuss the common leadership dilemma of avoiding confrontation with a high‑performing but problematic team member for fear of demotivating them. They explore the tension between performance‑focused and relationship‑focused leadership styles, emphasizing that even...
David Kindlon, Co-Founder & VP of Strategic Partnerships & Growth at Eppione - PIR Ep. 796
In this episode, David Kinlon, co‑founder and VP of Strategic Partnerships & Growth at Epion, explains how the company’s global, broker‑agnostic employee benefits platform consolidates data for employers, brokers, and carriers across multiple jurisdictions. He highlights the platform’s ability to...
How AI Is Redefining the Future of Work with Sharon Gai
In this episode Brandon Laws talks with Sharon Guy, author of *How to Do More with Less*, about how AI is reshaping work and why professionals should shift from being "busy bees" to "beekeepers"—orchestrating AI tools rather than doing every...
Excellence at Work Podcast 317: Hiring as a Growth Lever: What CEOs and HR Leaders Need to Know
In this episode, Rachel Cook and David Forey discuss how talent acquisition can shift from an operational task to a strategic growth lever, featuring insights from former Avanti CEO Jeff Abbott and HireBrain founder David Nason. They highlight the importance...
Voice Screening: A Case Study
The episode dives into Varsity Brands' implementation of Phenom's AI voice screening agent, Melissa, to tackle high‑volume hiring challenges after a reduction in recruiting staff. By automating initial candidate outreach and qualification, the tool cut scheduling delays, boosted interview acceptance...
Transforming Federal Hiring & Modernizing the Workforce: A Conversation with Scott Kupor, Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
In this episode, OPM Director Scott Cooper outlines a bold agenda to modernize federal hiring and build a high‑performance workforce. He highlights three core challenges: a demographic imbalance that leaves the federal workforce under‑represented among early‑career talent, outdated performance management...
The State of Women in 2026: Progress, Pay Gaps and Participation
In this March 15 episode of WSJ's What's News Sunday, host Alex Osala examines the economic status of American women in 2026, focusing on labor‑force participation, pay gaps, and caregiving burdens. WSJ economics reporter Harriet Torrey and KPMG senior economist...
Juicebox Gets $80M
The episode highlights major funding news in HR tech, focusing on Juicebox's $80 million Series B round that fuels its AI‑driven outbound recruiting platform, and Talvy's $2 million seed round for its video‑first professional profiles. It also covers Persona's new candidate verification solution...
Transforming Learning and Development with Marty Baird
In this episode, Tim Van Meegham interviews Marty Baird, CEO of Robinson & Associates and creator of the RAD (Reveal, Ask, Do) method, which transforms traditional lecture‑style training into an engaging, Socratic‑based experience. Marty explains how low retention rates (3‑5%)...
Episode 60 - Stop Loss Insurance: What Employers Should Know
In this episode, host Mike Stahl talks with Ryan Seamers, founder of Aegis Risk and a leading expert on self‑funded health plans and medical stop‑loss insurance. They discuss the 2026 stop‑loss renewal cycle, noting a sharp premium increase driven by...
Confidence, Bias, and Opportunity: Lessons From Women Leaders in Tech Building the Future of AI and Work (International Women’s Day...
In this International Women’s Day special, host Dan Turchin interviews four women leaders—Charlene Lee, Daphne Jones, Patty Hatter, and Mona Sabay—about the systemic bias that slows women’s advancement in AI and tech. They share personal stories and data showing women...
Design the Future of Work Before It Designs You with Tom McCarty
In this episode of the HR Chat Show, host Bill Bannam talks with Tom McCarty, CEO of OrgChart, about the urgent need for organizations to build a solid, centralized people data foundation before attempting AI‑driven workforce redesign. McCarty highlights current...
How to Turn Stories Into Inclusive Evidence
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan explains how to transform anecdotal stories about inclusion into rigorous, evidence‑based insights. He distinguishes claims, assumptions, and hypotheses, urging listeners to treat anecdotes as testable starting points rather than conclusions. He introduces the Peacock method...
Ep 730: Is AI Creating a Great Recession for White Collar Workers? Inside Anthropic’s Labor Report
In this episode, Jordan breaks down Anthropic’s new AI labor report, which shows that while AI hasn’t yet caused mass unemployment, a hidden threat looms for white‑collar workers. The study reveals a large “capability gap” – AI could theoretically automate...
Why Expertise Is Becoming Cheap—And What Leaders Must Build Instead
In this episode, host David Rice talks with author Chris Deaver about the hidden role of fear in high‑performing organizations and how it masquerades as excellence. They explore how current compensation and promotion systems reward visibility and solo "superhero" work,...
ReThinking: How to Spot Psychopaths and Narcissists, with Leanne Ten Brinke
In this episode of Rethinking, Adam Grant talks with social psychologist Leanne ten Brinke about the science of dark personalities—psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism—collectively called the dark tetrad. Ten Brinke explains how subtle cues like reduced contagious yawning, atypical facial...
Neuroscience Tips To Thrive In Later-Career Work with Dr. David Rock
In this episode, Dr. David Rock explains that the brain remains highly plastic well into the 80s and 90s, so learning capacity does not diminish with age, though motivation often does. He highlights the mutual benefits of engaging later‑career employees...
Okaying a Premium Problem: When Voluntary Benefits Become Involuntary Lawsuits
In this episode, Ropes & Gray attorneys discuss a wave of new ERISA class actions targeting voluntary benefit plans such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance. The plaintiffs argue that employers and their brokers have breached fiduciary duties...
Joelle Emerson: Why Company Culture Is a Core Governance Issue
In this episode, Joelle Emerson, CEO and co‑founder of Paradigm, discusses how company culture is fundamentally a governance issue, tracing her journey from civil‑rights law to building a culture‑focused advisory firm. She explains how the rapid DEI push after 2020...
How Is Generative AI Reshaping Gender Inequalities at Work?
In this episode of the Future of Work podcast, ILO gender‑equality specialist Anam Parvez Bhatt explains how generative AI disproportionately threatens women’s jobs, with female‑dominated occupations facing nearly twice the exposure to automation as male‑dominated ones. The discussion highlights structural drivers—social...
ADP Numbers and New Look for iCIMS
This episode covers three major developments in talent acquisition: Upgrad Asia’s acquisition of Internshala to integrate AI‑driven internship matching, ManpowerGroup’s partnership with AI pioneer Hubert to automate initial chat‑based interviews while keeping final decisions human, and iCIMS’s brand refresh alongside...