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    American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 4:55


    A new Gallup poll indicates that Americans are more skeptical of AI in 2026, despite being more familiar with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Generative AI could boost creativity, but only for some workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 4:50


    New research suggests that LLMs like ChatGPT could shift the way people think on the job—with a catch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is AI really a job killer? Some employers say they're actually hiring more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 5:29


    A new report from ZipRecruiter suggests that some companies are adding jobs due to AI or plan to in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    When your job conflicts with your values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 8:06


    Whether you're questioning a routine practice or confronting a serious ethical issue, knowing when to compromise, when to speak up, and when to move on is essential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Should you take that promotion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 7:52


    Three questions to help you decide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    This quiet workplace tactic is shucking headcounts without anyone noticing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 7:26


    A new survey reveals how smaller companies are using a stealthy strategy to pass vacated workloads onto remaining staff—and AI bots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Men are more likely to consult AI for a pay bump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 5:09


    According to a new survey, the AI gender gap even shows up in how men and women navigate hiring and career decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to convince your boss to let you take a sabbatical

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 6:04


    Taking one doesn't just benefit you—it can benefit the company, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to turn LinkedIn intros into actual interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 6:07


    The secret: make it easy for others to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The cruel ‘loyalty tax' blindsiding workers who stayed at their jobs for years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 6:53


    New survey data reveals why 5 or more years of company seniority leaves workers uniquely unprepared—and under-networked—for sudden head-count cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    If you do these 3 things, you have self-discipline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 5:39


    Getting up at 4 a.m. is not required. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why have people historically quit their jobs? The real reason comes down to 4 words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 4:46


    Employees are ready to leave if their boss fails in this crucial area of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The great AI layoff is turning into the great AI rehire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 6:59


    Companies that replaced workers with AI are discovering an expensive reality: Automation without human expertise often backfires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Four lessons in handling uncertainty from an ER doc turned CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 5:46


    John D'Angelo, CEO of Northwell Health and former emergency medicine physician, offers advice on how to deal with uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    At work, being creative is a luxury some workers don't have

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 6:25


    We're often encouraged to think outside the box and bring innovative solutions to the table. But many organizations are set up to prevent most workers from doing so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ADHD brains are prone to wandering. That's a secret weapon in the workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 6:06


    New research suggests that certain ADHD traits could unlock greater creative thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The surprising reason smart people make terrible decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 8:11


    Intelligence is an asset. It can also be a trap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Oscar Health's Mark Bertolini on making ‘healthcare work for all'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 5:32


    A former CEO of Aetna and Bridgewater (and current chairman of the board of Verizon) brings his leadership philosophy to a challenger brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why we need more older female role models at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 11:26


    Women over 50—and especially over 60—are still dramatically underrepresented at the highest levels of visible power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Gen Z's meager job prospects may not have AI to blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 4:55


    In a rough labor market, the youngest in the workforce continue to face the steepest uphill climb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to boost brain health at work in the age of AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 8:31


    Six steps you can take right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to stay productive when the future feels uncertain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 6:11


    Economic volatility, AI, and shifting business priorities can make the future hard to predict. These strategies will help you manage anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AI couldn't fix quality problems. So Ford rehired its most experienced engineers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 4:51


    In the last 3 years, Ford brought back 350 veteran engineers to train its AI tools and impart their institutional knowledge to younger workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The office doesn't fix loneliness at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 7:41


    New research from SkyeTeam suggests that employees working in person may feel more disconnected than their remote colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    California launches a statewide tracker to monitor AI-related job loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 5:03


    The tracker and its accompanying report found no evidence of a statewide surge in layoffs among those working in highly AI-exposed jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    As you approach retirement, take this simple step to protect yourself from unforeseen circumstances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 6:42


    What to consider when building up your cash cushion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The marketing funnel is dead. Here's what replaced it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 7:09


    AI-native B2B buyers finish their evaluation before your sales rep says hello. The funnel is now fiction. Here's what winning companies do instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How do you find a job that will make you happy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 6:50


    Research suggests that lasting job satisfaction comes less from daily happiness than from meaningful work, personal growth, and a sense of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Workers are judging companies for their silence on LGBTQ+ issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 5:22


    New data shows that at least 60% of workers believe support for their LGBTQ+ peers is a sign of an inclusive workplace for all employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to get out of a career rut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 6:57


    Four strategies to get your career moving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Work-life balance doesn't exist for working parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:26


    For the majority of parents, their caregiving responsibilities bleed into work—and vice versa, according to a new Pew survey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why talented women keep getting passed over for promotions—and 3 strategies to help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 6:28


    Women are outperforming expectations but still missing out on promotions. Three signs you're being overlooked—and what to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to ask for and take time off without getting penalized

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 6:07


    When you do ask for time off, do it with confidence. You are not asking your employer for a favor. You are using a benefit you are entitled to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The rise of ‘doomjobbing' reveals a hiring system nobody trusts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 8:02


    Doomjobbing—the habit of endlessly scrolling job listings without applying—reflects growing frustration with a hiring system that few people believe is working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AI is eliminating entry-level jobs. Education needs to fill the gap.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 6:51


    As employers reduce entry-level hiring, colleges and universities must rethink how students gain the skills and experience once built through jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘Rust-out' is the new burnout, and it requires a different fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 7:05


    Here's what to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why you need to stop using passwords and switch to this secure alternative now

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 6:41


    Do you want to avoid phishing attacks and data leaks? Embrace this popular new option right away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to ace your summer internship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 6:04


    From learning workplace norms to spotting opportunities others miss, these strategies can help you make a lasting impression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    To stay active or to step away: Older Americans face a double standard in the workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 7:48


    Society sends increasingly contradictory messages about what aging is supposed to look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    AI isn't the real reason college grads can't find jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 5:09


    There might be a bigger culprit for the rising unemployment rate among young workers, according to new research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    5 powerful ways to reset your mindset when you're stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 5:46


    Finding a different perspective can help you when you're stuck on a problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The hiring market has an honesty problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 7:56


    From fake job listings to AI-generated interview performance, employers and candidates are operating in a labor market where traditional hiring signals no longer feel reliable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to hack your calendar for more vacation by ‘PTO-maxxing'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 4:15


    A new analysis maps out the smartest ways workers can use federal holidays to maximize their limited paid time off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to repair a relationship with a colleague that's gone sour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 6:42


    You don't need to be best friends with everyone, but it's important to be on reasonable terms with your coworkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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