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Welcome to Episode 37 of the Talent Intelligence Collective podcast! In this data-driven episode, Alan Walker and Toby Culshaw from Lightcast (with Alison taking a well-earned break) delve into the world of talent analytics with Steve Kerwin, who leads the data and analytics organisation for Amazon's Stores Talent Acquisition team.The news roundup kicks off with a critical examination of Trump's manufacturing revival plans against the sobering reality of skills shortages across the US, with Deloitte projecting 1.9 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2033. The conversation shifts to Shopify's CEO's controversial policy of refusing to approve new headcount unless teams can demonstrate why AI can't perform the work, sparking a thoughtful discussion about the practical limitations of AI implementation. The segment concludes with a cautionary tale of an AI shopping app founder charged with defrauding investors after allegedly using human contractors in the Philippines instead of the advertised AI technology.Steve shares his eight-year journey building Amazon's talent acquisition analytics capabilities from the ground up, offering candid insights into scaling data solutions to thousands of users across one of the world's largest employers. He emphasises the critical importance of candidate experience data and how qualitative feedback, when properly captured and analysed, can transform hiring success at scale.The discussion explores the unique challenges of leading a diverse team of BI engineers, software developers, and data engineers, with Steve advocating for a servant leadership approach that empowers team members to grow their skills and tackle increasingly complex problems. He provides a refreshingly honest assessment of the persistent disconnect between talent acquisition, HR, and finance when it comes to operational forecasting and demand planning, highlighting the need for better integration across these traditionally siloed functions.For organisations just beginning to build their analytics capabilities, Steve offers practical advice, emphasising the importance of establishing solid foundational data structures before attempting more sophisticated analyses. He compares building analytics capabilities to constructing a house: "I can't build you bay windows and roofs if I don't have the basement laid."Until next time, stay curious, stay analytical, and most importantly, stay intelligent!As ever - big thanks to our sponsors: https://lightcast.io

Layla O'Kane, a senior director at Opportunity@Work, and Cole Napper, vice president of People Analytics at Lightcast, a labor market analytics company, talk about the latest data on career and career advancement opportunities for skilled workers without a college degree.→ State of the Paper Ceiling | Opportunity@Work

Welcome to Episode 36 of the Talent Intelligence Collective podcast! In this special "insider" episode, Alan Walker and Alison Ettridge turn the spotlight on their co-host Toby Culshaw, who has recently made the leap from Amazon to Lightcast and shares the story behind this exciting career move.The episode begins with a thought-provoking discussion about data discrepancies across LinkedIn platforms, exploring the challenges of balancing directional accuracy with precise data in talent intelligence. The conversation delves into how perception, gut feeling, and objective data all play crucial roles in strategic decision-making, with Toby sharing revealing examples from his career where leadership perceptions didn't match market realities.McKinsey's recent paper on strategic workforce planning in the age of AI sparks an examination of how organisations achieving excellence in talent management generate substantially more revenue per employee. The team discusses the critical relationship between operational planning and long-term strategy, particularly as AI continues to reshape workforce dynamics at an unprecedented pace.The heart of the episode features Toby recounting his fascinating career journey from financial recruitment to pioneering talent intelligence. He shares candid insights about his early days using "the big red book" of chartered accountants, his time in Australia staffing entire call centres, and his pivotal moments at Thales where he first discovered how data could influence strategic business decisions rather than just support tactical recruitment.Toby offers a compelling vision for the future of talent acquisition, predicting a significant shift toward hiring manager self-service for routine roles while reserving specialised recruitment expertise for business-critical positions. He explains his decision to move to Lightcast as driven by the opportunity to influence the talent intelligence field more broadly and help more organisations build effective TI functions.The episode concludes with reassurance for listeners that while Toby's career is changing, the podcast remains committed to its independent voice and community-focused mission—with exciting possibilities ahead for expanding its reach and impact.Until next time, stay intelligent!This podcast is proudly sponsored by Lightcast

Send us a textRon Hetrick, Vice President of Staffing Strategy and Sr. Labor Economist at Lightcast, joins us in this episode to discuss the current labor shortage and its relation to shifting demographics in the workforce. He explores which industries are being hit hardest by labor shortages (and why), and he answers the question on many of our minds: can AI help solve this issue? [0:00] IntroductionWelcome, Ron!Today's Topic: Finding a Solution to Current Labor Shortages[7:24] An overview of the current labor shortageThe economic impact of retiring Baby Boomers becoming consumers rather than producersHow immigrant workers fill essential roles in sectors facing critical staffing challenges[25:40] Which industries are being hit the hardest with labor shortages?Using classification systems to identify the most vulnerable industriesHow automation and remote work are reshaping job markets[38:30] Is AI a potential solution to the labor shortage?Japan's pioneering approach to AI workforce integration amid population declineWhy successful B2B AI implementation must precede B2C applications[45:55] ClosingThanks for listening!Quick Quote:“Right now all the AI investment is going to B2B, . . . which are also in-office, professional jobs. So a problem we don't have is getting solutions, while all the [labor shortage] problems we do have have no solutions.”Resources: The Rising StormContacts: Ron's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manager: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media

The workplace is evolving rapidly, with one-third of job skills changing every three years. In this episode, host David Rice speaks with Cole Napper, VP of Research at Lightcast, about how AI, automation, and demographic shifts are reshaping the labor market. As blue-collar industries face worker shortages while knowledge jobs undergo disruption, organizations must rethink skills development and workforce strategies.Cole shares insights on the future of work, from shifting career paths to the rising importance of critical thinking. With mastery giving way to adaptability, how can workers and businesses stay ahead? Tune in for a deep dive into the changing world of skills and employment.Related Links:Join the People Managing People community forumSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Cole on LinkedIn and SubstackCheck out LightcastCole's podcast - Directionally CorrectSupport the show

This Week's Guests: RedBalloon CEO - Andrew Crapuchettes Comedian - Boris Khaykin Episode 350 RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes is a longtime business leader, entrepreneur, and innovator in the technology industry. He has founded several successful tech-focused companies and is widely considered a global pioneer in the development and use of labor market data analytics - an industry he helped found over 20 years ago. Getting his start in Silicon Valley in the late 1990s, Andrew earned his reputation as a top-gun for tech-company systems innovation and problem solving. He moved to the inland Northwest in the mid-2000s where he served as the founding CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast) - which brought market-changing innovations to how higher education, corporations, and governments approach the labor market. In 2021, Andrew founded RedBalloon, which has quickly become America's largest connectors of employers and employees who prioritize a positive workplace culture free from the divisiveness of cancel-culture mandates. Crapuchettes' is a frequent presenter at technology and business conferences, and a frequent guest on business and technology news and influencer podcasts. "Rethink Production presents "Live From America Podcast" - a weekly show that combines political commentary with humor. Hosted by the comedy cellar owner Noam Dworman and producer Hatem Gabr, the show features expert guests discussing news, culture, and politics with a blend of knowledge and laughter. Follow Live From America YouTube @livefromamericapodcast twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmericapodcast@gmail.com Follow Hatem Twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter.com/noam_dworman #RedBalloon #AndrewCrapuchettes #Workplacewokeness

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Talent Intelligence Collective podcast! Join hosts Alan Walker, Alison Ettridge, and Toby Culshaw as they welcome Cole Napper, VP of Research and Innovation at Lightcast and host of the Directionally Correct podcast, who shares his fascinating insights on integrating people analytics, talent intelligence, and workforce planning. The market intelligence roundup kicks off with Toby exploring an intriguing Forbes article about talent supply chains, sparking a discussion about treating workforce management with the same strategic rigour as other business assets. The conversation then shifts to the global shortage of AI talent, with insights into how different nations are approaching this challenge, including China's talent shortages and the Middle East's strategic investments in skills development. Cole shares his unique perspective from working across multiple industries and roles, emphasising his "maniacal focus on adding business value." Drawing from his experience leading a 50-person team at FedEx that spanned people analytics, workforce planning, and talent intelligence, he discusses how combining these disciplines can deliver hundreds of millions in tangible ROI. The discussion delves into the evolution of human capital management, with Cole offering a fresh perspective on why finance hasn't taken over HR – because humans aren't interchangeable units. He explores how behavioural science plays a crucial role in understanding workforce motivation and potential, particularly in an era where employee loyalty and engagement are increasingly challenging. The episode concludes with Cole's three interconnected tips for organisations looking to integrate their people analytics, talent intelligence, and workforce planning functions: seek each other out, share knowledge, and pool data resources. He emphasises that these functions are significantly more powerful when working together, capable of bringing previously unseen value to organisations. Until next time, stay curious, stay analytical, and most importantly, stay intelligent! >> Show Lightcast, our sponsors, some love

In this episode of Work in Progress, Joshua Wright, EVP of Growth for Lightcast, discusses The Rising Storm, the labor research group's forecast of a massive labor shortage over the next eight years and how we can fix the problem before it hurts the economy. According the Lightcast report, the workforce will face a labor shortage of six million workers between now and 2032, the largest shortage in our country's history. Wright says the it is being driven by the retirement of the baby boomer generation, declining birth rates, and reduced participation in the prime-age workforce. But, he adds, while there is no silver bullet, there are ways we can solve the problem by acting now. It comes down, Wright says, to taking a closer look at the way we educate and train people for the workforce. "I think fundamentally this is an opportunity. It is a challenge, but it's also an opportunity to restructure and rethink the systems that were developed. We're already seeing states do this, creating new workforce and education offices, or putting those two together and thinking of, 'How do we transform our education and workforce systems?'" He goes into details on those solutions for developing more workforce programs to upskill and retain existing workers. Wright says employers play a key role in this strategy, as do the education institutions and local and state governments. In the podcast, Wright also explains how technology can help speed up these solutions and he addresses the role immigration has always played, and should continue to play, in our labor force. You can listen to the entire conversation here, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find our podcasts on the Work in Progress YouTube channel. Episode 345: Joshua Wright, EVP of Growth, LightcastHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4Transcript: Download the transcript for this episode hereWork in Progress Podcast: Catch up on previous episodes here

The Anti-Woke Job Board Revolution: How Red Balloon Recruiter is Fighting Back – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 1097 Andrew Crapuchettes Andrew Crapuchettes is a pioneer in the labor market data and analytics industry, and he is the visionary behind RedBalloon. Mr. Crapuchettes began his career as a young Silicon Valley entrepreneur, building business process automation and selling 3D modeling software. In 2001, Mr. Crapuchettes became a founding member and later CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast), which he transformed from a little-known consulting company of three employees to an international economic data firm with over 250 employees worldwide. Mr. Crapuchettes not only pioneered the operational tenets that rocketed Emsi to success, but led the company through four successful transitions to two private equity firms, a strategic buyer, and a national non-profit, with each transition producing significant returns for the investors. Mr. Crapuchettes has also contributed his talents to numerous other companies, some of which have led to additional strategic and MBO exits. He has taught graduate-level classes on 3D modeling and software architecture, and has served on the board of multiple non-profit organizations. He and his wife live in Idaho with their five children. Listen to this informative Sharkpreneur episode with Andrew Crapuchettes about how RedBalloon Recruiter is leading the anti-woke job board revolution. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How RedBalloon was created in response to cancel culture and corporate environments that penalize personal beliefs - How RedBalloon helps create workplaces where employees can align their work with their values without fear of retribution -Why the recruitment process includes an extensive onboarding call to understand their values and the culture they seek - How using these insights ensures job postings and candidate outreach align with the client's mission and culture - How the business model and success of RedBalloon challenge the prevailing norms in the recruitment industry by offering a values-driven approach Connect with Andrew: Guest Contact Info X: @RedBalloonWork Instagram: @redballoonwork Facebook: Facebook.com/RedBalloonWork LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/redballoonwork Links Mentioned: https://www.redballoon.work/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Crapuchettes is a pioneer in the labor market data and analytics industry, and he is the visionary behind RedBalloon. Mr. Crapuchettes began his career as a young Silicon Valley entrepreneur, building business process automation and selling 3D modeling software. In 2001, Mr. Crapuchettes became a founding member and later CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast), which he transformed from a little-known consulting company of three employees to an international economic data firm with over 250 employees worldwide. Mr. Crapuchettes not only pioneered the operational tenets that rocketed Emsi to success, but led the company through four successful transitions to two private equity firms, a strategic buyer, and a national non-profit, with each transition producing significant returns for the investors. Mr. Crapuchettes has also contributed his talents to numerous other companies, some of which have led to additional strategic and MBO exits. He has taught graduate-level classes on 3D modeling and software architecture, and has served on the board of multiple non-profit organizations. He and his wife live in Idaho with their five children. Listen to this insightful RIA episode with Andrew Crapuchettes about how RedBalloon Recruiter is leading the anti-woke job board revolution. Here is what to expect on this week's show: - How RedBalloon was created in response to cancel culture and corporate environments that penalize personal beliefs. - How RedBalloon helps create workplaces where employees can align their work with their values without fear of retribution. -Why the recruitment process includes an extensive onboarding call to understand their values and the culture they seek. - How using these insights ensures job postings and candidate outreach align with the client's mission and culture. - How the business model and success of RedBalloon challenge the prevailing norms in the recruitment industry by offering a values-driven approach. Connect with Andrew: Links Mentioned: https://www.redballoon.work/ X: @BedBalloonWork Instagram: @redballoonwork Facebook: Facebook.com/RedBalloonWork LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/redballoonwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show Podcast, Dane Carlson interviews Josh Wright about Lightcast's new report "The Rising Storm: Building a Future-Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage." The report explores the impending demographic drought due to retiring baby boomers, declining birth rates, and other factors such as incarceration and addiction. Wright explains how these converging trends are creating an unprecedented challenge for the U.S. economy, with certain industries like healthcare, construction, and food service already feeling the impact. He discusses the potential long-term consequences of this labor shortage on economic growth, productivity, and community sustainability. The conversation then shifts to strategies for economic developers and communities to prepare for this challenge. Wright emphasizes the importance of skills-based hiring and training, talent attraction and retention, and partnerships between businesses and educational institutions. He advocates for a data-driven approach, urging communities to analyze their local labor markets and adapt their workforce development strategies accordingly. The episode provides valuable insights for economic development professionals, policymakers, and business leaders on how to build a future-ready workforce in the face of these demographic shifts. Wright also highlights the resources available in the report and accompanying materials to help communities navigate this looming crisis. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Josh Wright.

In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer sits down with Josh Wright, Executive Vice President of Growth, Education and Government for Lightcast, to discuss the future of work and workforce demographic shifts. We dive deep into Lightcast's report "The Rising Storm: Building a Future Ready Workforce to Withstand the Looming Labor Shortage." Josh shares insights on the demographic drought facing the workforce, including accelerated baby boomer retirements, declining birth rates, and decreasing labor force participation. We explore the potential impacts of these trends on various industries and regions, as well as possible solutions such as automation, immigration, and improved career navigation. The conversation highlights the crucial role of community colleges and local workforce development initiatives in addressing these challenges. Key takeaways: The US is facing a significant workforce shortage due to demographic shifts, with impacts varying by industry and region. Local, data-driven approaches to workforce development and education are essential for addressing these challenges. There's a growing need for skills-based hiring and more agile, adaptable training programs to prepare workers for the changing job market. Don't miss out on more insightful conversations like this one – Subscribe to Trending in Ed wherever you get your podcasts.

In this second episode of the CEPS Tech Podcast series on “the Future of Work and AI” we are exploring the relationship between skills and competitiveness in Europe. We look at different strategies for competitiveness, such as operational excellence, product leadership, and customer intimacy, and how they require different types of skills. Furthermore, we closely look at the impact of AI on skill demand and how this is transformation the operations and strategies of companies. Finally, we discuss the importance of regional skills intelligence in building future-ready workforces. Our host Tom Parker is joined by co-host Laura Nurski, Associate Research Fellow and Head of Programme on Future of Work at CEPS. Joining them both to help unpack this topic are Cinzia Alcidi, Senior Research Fellow at CEPS and the Head of the Economic Policy and Jobs & Skills unit at CEPS and Mauro Pelucchi who is the Head of Global Data Science at Lightcast, a global leader in Labour Market Analytics in Europe. For further reading on CEPS' and Laura Nurskis's research on other interesting Future of Work and AI topics follow this link. For more information on Lightcast, their organisation and the work they do, please have a look here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this episode of the Career Ready Podcast, we discuss the current job market and growing trends in the workforce. Topics discussed include remote work, AI on the job, hot jobs, and more. We also explore the workforce database Career Coach.Visit College of DuPage Career Coach Please visit our website Send us YOUR Listener Questions at careerpodcast@cod.edu Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn @codcareercenter

The Shred is a weekly roundup of who's raised funds, who's getting acquired and who's on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.

Episode Notes Skills are critical in talent acquisition and talent management. And while the concept of them isn't new, companies are now emphasizing their relevance in attraction, retention, and mobility.  On this episode of TXL, Lightcast explores how skills provide essential context in decision-making to shape talent and retention strategies. Plus, don't miss our tips on transitioning into a skills-based organization with the help of workforce planning and AI. Get notified for all upcoming TXL episodes here: https://www.phenom.com/talent-experience-live

In this episode, we interview JP Lespinasse, a seasoned marketing professional with a rich background spanning from retail to tech, and now at Lightcast, a data company focusing on labor market analytics. What you'll learn in this episode: Comprehensive Marketing Experience: Discover how JP's journey through iconic companies like Nokia and the NBA shaped his marketing strategies, particularly in content and social media management. Storytelling in Marketing: Gain insights on how effective storytelling and customer engagement can elevate a brand's narrative, as JP emphasizes the importance of case studies and testimonials. Innovative Customer Engagement Techniques: Learn from JP's techniques for extracting compelling stories from customers, utilizing both traditional methods and modern approaches like digital events to capture authentic customer testimonials. Content Utilization Strategies: Explore how to maximize the impact of customer stories through various formats—videos, blogs, and webinars—to enhance brand visibility and credibility. Leveraging Influencers: Understand the strategic use of influencers and micro-influencers to amplify your marketing message, ensuring alignment with your core audience for better reach and engagement. Join us for this insightful conversation with JP as we delve into the intricacies of marketing in a digital age, emphasizing human-centric stories and innovative content strategies.

On the first episode of our third season, Taylor Murphy sits down with TCN Editor Michael Wayne to talk about the origins of TCN, its history, LightCast, Scooping, some of the controversies TCN has been involved in, and more. This week's rundown: 00:00 Start 02:42 TCN's roots 05:37 Waking Ideas becomes TCN 07:46 TCN's Purple 21:52 LightCast 32:56 Taking a break .. and THAT photo 38:24 Moving away from LightCast & The Motion Comic 40:08 Starting the TCN Podcast 42:20 Tom Welling & Michael Rosenbaum 44:53 Podcast future 46:10 This That Type of Talk 47:13 TCN PR 48:59 Favorite interviwes 52:04 Liz Wonder 54:19 Best Pokemon Gen 01:05:14 TCN's Future --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-cultured-nerd/support

Will Markow is Vice President of Applied Research at Lightcast, a company that connects people with jobs by providing businesses, communities, and education institutions with the best labor market data possible. He joins us to discuss the gap between the demand and supply of cyber workers, the broad implications if this gap is to continue, and how skills-based hiring can narrow the gap and help fill the cyber pipeline. 

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, Taj Eldridge, managing director of Climate Innovation at JFFLabs, joins me to talk about how the rapidly growing demand for workers in jobs that are addressing climate change. The climate is changing and we need millions of green workers to help prepare for, recover from, and adapt to these changes. And we're not just talking about solar panel installers and wind turbine technicians. In fact, these jobs make up a very small fraction of the green jobs and potential green jobs out there. "We believe that all jobs can be and will be green jobs," says Eldridge. "The reason for that is because we think that sustainability is no longer going to be this offset by itself idea. It is encompassing everything that we're doing, from what we're putting inside of our bodies, how our food has grown to what we're putting on our bodies, the clothing that we're wearing and the materials that we're having as well." He adds that legacy companies in legacy industries are also thinking of new ways to become more sustainable to attract a new market. "We see that the population is pushing it, the population is wanting this. And I think that's the difference from what we've seen before." In the Green Jobs Now report prepared by Lightcast for WorkingNation earlier this year, we estimate that there is the potential for 51 million green jobs – jobs helping repair the damage of climate change or preventing future damage – nationwide. Some will be new jobs and some will be jobs that are redesigned with sustainability in mind. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will repair our roads and refurbish our bridges, is creating opportunities in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and architecture. "I love the fact that our federal government decided to have these laws in place from the Infrastructure Act to the CHIPS and Science Act, and so many others, to really move us forward," says Eldridge. "I also think that this idea of climate resiliency, the focus on climate and workforce is a global idea, (but) we're in the adolescent phase. There's a lot of growth. There's a lot of changes and there's a lot of organic changes." Helping workers and job seekers find the career opportunities connected to that movement into the green space is the mission of the Climate-Resilient Employers for a Sustainable Tomorrow (CREST) initiative, funded by Ares Charitable Foundation. CREST aims to close the gap between the demand for skilled green workers and the training needed to fill those positions. JFFLabs is one of the partners – along with World Resources Institute (WRI) – in the initiative. It's a nationwide effort, touching communities big and small. Eldridge explains, "We are working with local regional opportunities, organizations, municipalities, universities, schools, and community colleges, in order to train and place individuals into these jobs. We have a quantitative goal. The goal is 25,000 jobs within five years, but that's the minimum goal." "The hope is that the work that we're doing is catalytic, that other organizations would come on and see the issues that we're attacking and add to it, because we're going to need more organizations focus on this, more partners and everyone else," he adds. Eldridge and I go into detail about the types of climate-resilient jobs that are being created through this green jobs movement. We also talk more about the CREST initiative, including its support for entrepreneurs who have starting companies with protecting and repairing the environment in mind, and its support of micro, small, and medium enterprises in India that are key to the global supply chain. You can listen to our podcast here or download it wherever you get your podcasts. WorkingNation produced a digital magazine about the CREST initiative – Climate and Careers – which you can read here. Episode 298: Taj Eldridge,

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, Taj Eldridge, managing director of Climate Innovation at JFFLabs, joins me to talk about how the rapidly growing demand for workers in jobs that are addressing climate change. The climate is changing and we need millions of green workers to help prepare for, recover from, and adapt to these changes. And we're not just talking about solar panel installers and wind turbine technicians. In fact, these jobs make up a very small fraction of the green jobs and potential green jobs out there. "We believe that all jobs can be and will be green jobs," says Eldridge. "The reason for that is because we think that sustainability is no longer going to be this offset by itself idea. It is encompassing everything that we're doing, from what we're putting inside of our bodies, how our food has grown to what we're putting on our bodies, the clothing that we're wearing and the materials that we're having as well." He adds that legacy companies in legacy industries are also thinking of new ways to become more sustainable to attract a new market. "We see that the population is pushing it, the population is wanting this. And I think that's the difference from what we've seen before." In the Green Jobs Now report prepared by Lightcast for WorkingNation earlier this year, we estimate that there is the potential for 51 million green jobs – jobs helping repair the damage of climate change or preventing future damage – nationwide. Some will be new jobs and some will be jobs that are redesigned with sustainability in mind. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which will repair our roads and refurbish our bridges, is creating opportunities in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and architecture. "I love the fact that our federal government decided to have these laws in place from the Infrastructure Act to the CHIPS and Science Act, and so many others, to really move us forward," says Eldridge. "I also think that this idea of climate resiliency, the focus on climate and workforce is a global idea, (but) we're in the adolescent phase. There's a lot of growth. There's a lot of changes and there's a lot of organic changes." Helping workers and job seekers find the career opportunities connected to that movement into the green space is the mission of the Climate-Resilient Employers for a Sustainable Tomorrow (CREST) initiative, funded by Ares Charitable Foundation. CREST aims to close the gap between the demand for skilled green workers and the training needed to fill those positions. JFFLabs is one of the partners – along with World Resources Institute (WRI) – in the initiative. It's a nationwide effort, touching communities big and small. Eldridge explains, "We are working with local regional opportunities, organizations, municipalities, universities, schools, and community colleges, in order to train and place individuals into these jobs. We have a quantitative goal. The goal is 25,000 jobs within five years, but that's the minimum goal." "The hope is that the work that we're doing is catalytic, that other organizations would come on and see the issues that we're attacking and add to it, because we're going to need more organizations focus on this, more partners and everyone else," he adds. Eldridge and I go into detail about the types of climate-resilient jobs that are being created through this green jobs movement. We also talk more about the CREST initiative, including its support for entrepreneurs who have starting companies with protecting and repairing the environment in mind, and its support of micro, small, and medium enterprises in India that are key to the global supply chain. You can listen to our podcast here or download it wherever you get your podcasts. WorkingNation produced a digital magazine about the CREST initiative – Climate and Careers – which you can read here. Episode 298: Taj Eldridge,

Corner! Sharp! Behind! For anyone who's ever worked in a restaurant, you know these words mean a lot. It's your language. For marketers, this is more like KPIs, ABM, ICP, Demand Gen. Using the lingo, the jargon, the correct terminology, is a powerful tool when you're trying to reach and resonate with your target audience. You want to speak their language.This means doing some market research to learn industry terms and how they're used. This will also tell you a lot about what your audience cares about. And when you get it right, you'll know. Your engagement will rise and so will your ROI.This is what we're talking about on today's episode with JP Lespinasse, VP of Brand Marketing at Lightcast. JP and the Remarkable team are watching FX's The Bear. Together, we're talking about speaking the language of your audience, serving your audience what they crave, using familiar story recipes, and much, much more. So make yourself a sandwich and tuck in for this episode of Remarkable.About our guest, JP LespinasseJP Lespinasse is VP of Brand Marketing at Lightcast. He has over 25 years of marketing, communications and partnerships experience. Previously, he served as Head of Content Marketing at PayPal and Executive: Director of Content Strategy and Management at IBM. He has also worked at companies like Gap/Old Navy, NOKIA, and the NBA.About LightcastLightcast, which is the merger of Emsi and BurningGlass, is the largest integrated data provider of jobs, skills, roles, and occupational data in the world.They are a global pioneer in the collection and big-data analysis of information on the labor market. Their data provides the world's most detailed information about occupations, skills in demand, and career pathways. Their tools collect real-time data from over 40,000 sources every day, contributing to a database with over 1 billion job postings and billions of other data points. They combine that with curated input from dozens of other statistical sources, like government agencies, to provide the most complete view possible of the fast-changing labor market. They put that information to work for businesses, communities, and education providers by showing them the granular details and big-picture trends they need in their organizations.Whether you're interested in software salaries in Seattle, need new skills in New Zealand, or looking for anything in between, Lightcast data can provide the insight you need.About The BearThe Bear is a show about an award-winning chef who leaves his Michelin star restaurant to go back to his hometown after his brother passes away to take over his brother's sandwich shop. And so while struggling to keep the rowdy staff and messy kitchen running, he's also trying to process and grieve his brother's suicide. A lot of people who have worked in food service have said it's a realistic depiction of what it's actually like running a professional kitchen. At any moment it feels like it's going to all fall apart, and it deals with the health inspections, payroll, dirty floors, plumbing and all of the tiny details that make it seem real. It stars Jeremy Allen White as “Carmy” Berzatto, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the restaurant manager, Ayo Edibiri as the new sous chef, and more. The show was created by Christopher Storer for FX and has two seasons out on Hulu. The first season received 13 Emmy nominations including outstanding comedy series.What B2B Companies Can Learn From The Bear: Serve your audience what they crave. Do research to understand their wants and needs. Then aim for continuous improvement. In The Bear, JP says that the main character, Carmi, knows that he can't keep making Michelin star-level food when he takes over his brother's sandwich shop. The customers just want the sandwich they know and love from The Beef. JP says, “For us as marketers and for Carmi and the staff at The Beef, it's so important that in those first few episodes, it wasn't about changing anything. It was just about really focusing and listening and understanding the audience. What do they want? What do they come back for? How do I continue to serve them that?” This is especially true for marketers joining a new company where you see room for improvement. Don't try to change everything at once. But make small changes along the way that will raise the quality of your output without alienating customers.Use familiar story recipes. We know the rags to riches, or in this case, riches to rags storytelling recipe. Because it works. Using these known recipes reels in your audience more easily because it feels familiar. It's something they can immediately relate to. Yet it doesn't mean the rest of the story is formulaic or that the ending is obvious. It's just a place to start and hook your audience. Plus twists and turns in the storyline later will be even more of a surprise. When it comes to The Bear, Ian says, “Everybody and their brother has been to Chicago. And everyone has been to a sandwich shop in Chicago. So this idea that is so familiar, which is like, ‘Person moves back home to Chicago and takes over a sandwich shop, even though they're Michelin star.' We just all immediately are like, ‘Okay, I've been to a sandwich shop in Chicago and I totally know how that feels.'” Make it feel real by showing the good, the bad and the meh. You will speak most effectively to marketers by acknowledging the less glamorous and even mundane parts of their job. JP said it best when he said The Bear “took off because all of these folks who had worked at restaurants were like, ‘Yep, that's exactly how it is.' It's just so important to speak authentically to your audience.” And Ian adds, “If you don't really care, if you want to do the Grey's Anatomy version of it, right? Like, that's fine too, and it probably will be really commercially successful. But you won't get the diehards. And in today's day and age where the diehards are so vocal, it's a much more valuable currency to get the little details right.” So The Bear doesn't shy away from the feeling of losing sense of time when you're in the weeds, swamped with orders, or the payroll, plumbing, and no-shows. That's why it resonates.Quotes*”Marketers sometimes do ourselves a disservice. You've written 17 drafts of this webpage before it goes up. And so by the time it goes up, you're sick of it. And you're ready to change it immediately. The audience has never seen it before, right? The average person who comes to a webpage, they stay for a minute and a half, right? Like, so they're not going deep into all the individual words, the pictures and how you've architected it. So just let it sit. Let it breathe.” - JP Lespinasse*”Back when I worked at IBM, we canceled and reworked a whole campaign because we'd done all this due diligence and were going to put some messaging out to the developer audience. And then at the last minute, we're like, ‘You know what? We should show this to some developers before we put it out into the world.' And so we invited them over for pizza and a chat, and they're like, ‘Yeah, that's not how we talk. That's how the movies show how we talk, but that's not really authentically how we talk.' And so we used all their feedback to rework the campaign.” - JP LespinasseTime Stamps[0:54] Meet JP Lespinasse, VP of Brand Marketing at Lightcast[1:23] What's remarkable about The Bear?[4:26] What does JP do at Lightcast?[7:54] What's The Bear about?[20:11] How was The Bear created? Learn about its backstory.[26:03] What B2B marketing lessons can we take from The Bear?[30:57] How can you elevate your brand?[33:01] Why is it important to understand the language of your audience?[44:09] How does JP approach the challenge of measuring ROI in content and brand?[55:58] What role does brand play in B2B?LinksWatch The BearConnect with JP on LinkedInLearn more about LightcastAbout Remarkable!Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both non-fiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering - The Business Thriller - Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Senior Producer). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is “Solomon” by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise.

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO and Founder of RedBalloon.work, to discuss the red vs. blue state economic moment, how venture capital has changed the way we think about business, where you can find non-woke jobs, and the rise of the parallel economy.#AndrewCrapuchettes #RedBalloon #Freedom #Work #America #Economy #JobsAndrew Crapuchettes is a pioneer in the labor market data and analytics industry, and he is the visionary behind RedBalloon. Mr. Crapuchettes began his career as a young Silicon Valley entrepreneur, building business process automation and selling 3D modeling software. Before Red Balloon, Andrew was a founding member and later CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast). He lives in Idaho with his wife and five kids.Learn more about Andrew Crapuchettes's work:https://twitter.com/ACrapuchetteshttps://www.redballoon.work/Thank you to Magic Mind for supercharging our team's productivity and sponsoring this podcast.If you're feeling overwhelmed and need a boost of energy, Magic Mind's natural blend of nootropics and adaptogens can help.https://magicmind.com/QUITEUNUSUAL20Use Promo Code "TRUTH20"––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgOdysee – https://odysee.com/@AmMomentOrgBitChute – https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Xr42d9swu7O9/Check out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Center in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In my interview with Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of RedBalloon, I found out that Indeed.com was banning customers because of their politics. Wow! We also discussed how politics was impacting the workplace and how it was likely to get worse with a Presidential election pending. We also touched on the following: Should business owners be telling their workers how to vote? When did American flags in the office become offensive? And what is the proper way to discriminate in your hiring practices? Without a doubt, some listeners will be offended by the commentary in this episode. Are you one of them? Tune in to find out. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter, a quirky view of the world of work. Subscribe now: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com ... ABOUT MY GUEST RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes is a longtime business leader, entrepreneur, and innovator in the technology industry. He has founded several successful tech-focused companies and is widely considered a global pioneer in the development and use of labor market data analytics – an industry he helped found over 20 years ago. Getting his start in Silicon Valley in the late 1990s, Andrew earned his reputation as a top-gun for tech-company systems innovation and problem solving. He moved to the inland Northwest in the mid-2000s where he served as the founding CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast) - which brought market-changing innovations to how higher education, corporations, and governments approach the labor market. In 2021, Andrew founded RedBalloon, which has quickly become America's largest connectors of employers and employees who prioritize a positive workplace culture free from the divisiveness of cancel-culture mandates. Crapuchettes' is a frequent presenter at technology and business conferences, and a frequent guest on business and technology news and influencer podcasts. | Web: https://redballoon.work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam Marston has spent the past twenty years studying workplace and workforce trends and reporting his trends to his clients in presentations, seminars, workshops, and keynote speeches. Now he takes his accumulated years of research and brings them to radio.   On this episode of the What's Working with Cam Marston, Cam is joined by guest Elizabeth Crofoot, a senior economist at Lightcast. They delve into the latest workplace and workforce trends, discussing the struggles in finding and hiring people, the importance of job qualifications and training, and the return of the liberal arts degree. They also explore disruptive skills, workplace culture, and the impact of the pandemic on business. Tune in as they offer insights and solutions for staying competitive in today's evolving market.

There is a big difference between a skills shortage and a labor shortage. Employers used to worry about lack of applicable skills. Today employers just need people with some of the skills demanded. Elizabeth Crofoot is an economist with Lightcast. Based in DC, Elizabeth knows how to mine the data our Federal Government provides and "read the tea leaves." She and I talk about the tops skills employers are searching for today, how these skills are becoming "disruptive skills" and how workplace leadership is needing to change to accomodate these new skill demands.  Show Sponsors E3 Termite & Pest Control Allison Horner - State Farm Agent Seth Cherniak & Jeffrey Matthews Financial Roy Lewis Construction Angelo DePaola - The Coastal Connection Realty "Bucket List-ening" by First Horizon Bank Persons Services Corp Trey Langus - Transworld Business Advisors Find What Works on Amazon.com. 

Last month, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection brought in four tech leaders to talk about our big cybersecurity problem: the lack of people. The hearing was held to assess potential ways to increase the talent pool for cybersecurity candidates. And ensure that pipeline can satisfy the appetite of cyber incidents to come over the next few decades.Anjelica Dortch, the Senior Director for U.S. Government Affairs at SAP America, Inc., Will Markow, the Vice President of Applied Research at Lightcast, Tara Wisniewski, the Executive Vice President for Advocacy, Global Markets, and Member Engagement at ISC2, and Col. Chris Starling (Ret.), the Executive Director for California NPower were all in attendance at the subcommittee hearing. Joining the Security Clearance Careers podcast is Nelson Abbott, who is the Sr. Advanced Director of Program Operations. He tells us more about the subcommittee hearing, what the US is doing wrong in cyber hiring, and how bootcamps like NPower's can help talent pivot to cyber without being buried in debt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Grieser  has loved photography since 5th grade and gives us the story of how she got into it.  Her creative skills expand beyond photography to art and design and she utilizes those for her work as senior graphic designer at Lightcast. Be sure to listen for a few of her tips in organizing photos and shooting with your iphone!She has lived in Moscow on and off for the majority of her life and is married to Jayson Grieser, a professor at New Saint Andrews College. They have five boys, one recently married.You can follow her photography at Aperturity on Facebook. And you can purchase her products at Aperturity on Etsy. 

Experience the eye-opening insights on the Demographic Drought that will revolutionize your understanding of today's job market. Join Ron Hetrick of Lightcast as he shares his decade-long expertise on this global phenomenon in a captivating interview on the Scaling UP! H2O podcast. Discover how the decline in population is impacting the workforce, leaving you struggling to find quality applicants for your company's open positions. In this episode, Ron Hetrick addresses pressing questions, including the influence of an aging population on the labor force and the disparities between STEM graduates and skilled trades. Gain valuable knowledge about the role of birth rates in exacerbating the Demographic Drought and debunk misconceptions surrounding individuals who choose to “opt out” of the workforce. Delve into the implications of the Demographic Drought for the United States and explore strategies to attract applicants and recent graduates to the water industry. Furthermore, explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the labor force. Prepare to be astounded by thought-provoking quotes from the episode, such as the far-reaching effects of managing population on the labor force and the startling increase in job openings during and after the pandemic. Uncover the compounding problem of declining birth rates and the urgent need for immigration to sustain future growth. Challenge traditional notions about college education and embrace the importance of all types of jobs in society. Witness the reality of more men in their 20s and 30s living with their parents, and discover the marketing challenges faced by industries competing for labor. This episode will reshape your perspective on hiring challenges, inspire innovative approaches to workforce development, and prompt you to reevaluate your expectations and attitudes. Explore the transformative potential of AI in the labor market, envisioning the new job opportunities it can create. Embrace the possibilities offered by robotics, not as job-stealing adversaries, but as partners in creating more fulfilling and less labor-intensive work environments. Don't miss this enlightening episode that will equip you with invaluable insights for navigating the complexities of the Demographic Drought and revolutionizing your approach to workforce management.   Timestamps Legionella Awareness Month is in August and other upcoming events [1:00] Interview with Ron Hetrick of Lightcast [9:00]  Periodic Water Table With James McDonald [51:00]   Connect with Ron Hetrick Phone: 904.415.6558 Email: ron.hetrick@lightcast.io Website: lightcast.io and tallo.com LinkedIn: in/ronlhetrick company/lightcastdata YouTube: The Demographic Drought, part 1 YouTube: The Demographic Drought, part 2 Economic Modeling: economicmodeling.com/demographic-drought/    Quotes “We have a service economy, but there isn't anyone to serve us.” -Ron Hetrick “Our growth in the future will only come from immigration, not from domestic populations in the US.” -Ron Hetrick “Gen Z wants to determine their own hours, work remote, and have a work life balance.” -Ron Hetrick “Bottomline Advice: Develop a less labor-intensive model whenever possible. Change the delivery model.” -Ron Hetrick   Links Mentioned IWC Conference, Trace Blackmore will be 2023's Keynote Speaker mikeroweWORKS, hosted by Mike Rowe The Rising Tide Mastermind Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses Submit a Show Idea AWT (Association of Water Technologies)   2023 Events for Water Professionals Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE or using the dropdown menu.   Periodic Water Table With James McDonald Now, Trace recently did a Pinks & Blues episode on Total Dissolved solids and conductivity.  Let's see how much you remember.  How do you define total dissolved solids or TDS?  Are suspended solids included in this definition?  What are examples of chemicals included?  Are TDS and conductivity the same or different?  How are they related?  Is there one rule of thumb to convert from one to the other or can the conversion differ for different waters?  How is TDS measured?  How is this different from how suspended solids are measured?  How does cycling up affect TDS in a water system?  What might be the impact on TDS if a water system is over cycled or chemical feed is interrupted?  

This interview from June 16th, 2023 originally aired as a shortened version on the CyberWire Daily Podcast. In this extended interview, Simone Petrella sits down with Will Markow, VP of Applied Research from Lightcast, to discuss how to use data to make strategic workforce decisions. You can also view the video of the full interview here: Simone Petrella and Will Markow discuss workforce management.

The US Government discloses exploitations of MOVEit vulnerabilities, and the Department of Energy is targeted by the Cl0p gang. CISA releases an updated advisory for Telerik vulnerabilities affecting Government servers. Shampoo malware emerges with multiple persistence mechanisms. How the IT Army of Ukraine can exemplify a cyber auxiliary. Russophone gamers are being targeted with ransomware. An alleged LockBit operator has been arrested. The FBI's Deputy Assistant Director for cyber Cynthia Kaiser joins us with cybercriminal trends and recent successes. Our guest is Will Markow from Lightcast, speaking with Simone Petrella about data-driven strategic workforce decisions. And a federal grand jury indicts the alleged Discord Papers leaker. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/116 Selected reading. US government hit by Russia's Clop in MOVEit mass attack (The Register) Energy Department among ‘several' federal agencies hit by MOVEit breach (Federal News Network) Threat Actors Exploit Progress Telerik Vulnerabilities in Multiple U.S. Government IIS Servers (CISA) CVE-2019-18935 Detail (NIST) CVE-2017-9248 Detail (NIST) Cryptographic Weakness (Telerik) Shampoo: A New ChromeLoader Campaign (HP) Cyber attacks on Rotterdam and Groningen websites (World Cargo News) The Dynamics of the Ukrainian IT Army's Campaign in Russia (Lawfare) Watch: Why early failures in Ukraine's counter-offensive aren't Russian victories (The Telegraph) Russian War Report: Anti-Ukrainian counteroffensive narratives fail to go viral (Atlantic Council) Threat Actor Targets Russian Gaming Community With WannaCry-Imitator (Cyble) Hackers infect Russian-speaking gamers with fake WannaCry ransomware (The Record) Russian national arrested in Arizona, charged for alleged role in LockBit ransomware attacks (CyberScoop) Suspected LockBit ransomware affiliate arrested, charged in US (BleepingComputer) Russian national arrested in US for deploying LockBit ransomware (The Record) Guardsman indicted on charges of disclosing classified national defense information (AP News) Charges Against Alleged Pentagon Leaker Jack Teixeira Explained (Newsweek) Jack Teixeira, Pentagon leaks suspect, indicted by federal grand jury (The Guardian)

Dr. Chris Laney, Director of Government Affairs & Workforce Strategy at Lightcast, joins the program to provide an update on the labor market and why we need to "expect the unexpected." Chris provides his reflections on current trends in the labor market and the implication of those trends on the workforce system. He also shares his thoughts on the possibility of a cooling of the job market and what workforce professionals need to keep in mind given the current labor market and economic trends.     

From KRA's the Hub Podcast: Dr. Chris Laney, Director of Government Affairs & Workforce Strategy at Lightcast, joins the program to provide an update on the labor market and why we need to "expect the unexpected." Chris provides his reflections on current trends in the labor market and the implication of those trends on the workforce system. He also shares his thoughts on the possibility of a cooling of the job market and what workforce professionals need to keep in mind given the current labor market and economic trends. 

Summary:Mark Hanson is the VP of Strategy with Lightcast (formerly Emsi Burning Glass), a company whose ultimate goal is to connect individuals with the right skills and right jobs in the right places. Throughout his career, Mark has worked as Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at UnitedHealth Group and as Adjunct Professor at Bethel University. In this episode, Mark talks about how companies can leverage their employees's skills in a tight labor market, and why 2023 might be the year of the CHRO. Chapters:[0:00 - 3:26] IntroductionWelcome, Mark!Today's Topic: Is Re-skilling Employees the Solution to a Competitive Labor Market?[3:27 - 11:28] How the economic landscape will shape HR in 2023How does HR deal with the confusing economic landscape we're faced with todayConsider re-skilling employees instead of laying them off[11:29 - 14:48] Things that didn't surprise us in 2022A fully developed, end-to-end, holy grail solution still doesn't exist… yet?Traditionally non-HR companies are breaking into HR technology[14:49 - 22:59] Where is the HR technology heading in 2023It's all about partnerships, integrations, and unified systemsAs organizations feel tighter margins, CHROs will play a larger role in molding the future of our workforce[23:00 - 24:03] ClosingThanks for listening!Quotes:“The labor market is great for candidates right now—they have more power than ever.”“CHROs finally have a huge say in where [their companies] are going, and they're going to have even more of a say in 2023.”Contact:Mark's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInProduction by Affogato MediaPodcast Manger: Karissa Harris

Matt Sigelman and Trena Minudri break down the 2023 Burning Glass Skills Compass Report. Yet, there is an unexpected twist - Matt and Trena found that no skill met all three criteria of value, endurance, and quick learning. What could this reveal about the importance of making informed choices and trade-offs?In this episode, you will be able to:Harness the power of data to pinpoint vital future workforce talents.Uncover the hidden potential of adaptive skills amidst ever-changing technologies.Master the art of continuous learning to hone efficient learning abilities.Embrace a growth mindset for seamless internal mobility and upskilling.Take charge of your career by emphasizing personal skill development.Matt Sigelman is a renowned expert in the field of labor market data and skills analysis, with a passion for unlocking new opportunities through understanding the evolving world of work. As the President of the Burning Glass Institute, Chairman of LightCast, and a visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Matt has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations navigate the complex landscape of skills in the modern economy. His groundbreaking research on real-time labor market data and his work with the 2023 Burning Glass Skills Compass Report has positioned him as an authority on talent development and the future of work.Trena Minudri is the VP of People Development and Chief Learning Officer at Coursera, a company that is leading companies, leaders, and people to rapidly and effectively prepare for the economic imperative of lifelong learning. Trena is a talent expert with deep experience driving business results in learning, leadership, talent analytics, culture change, and organizational effectiveness.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Matt and Trena:Matt SigelmanTrena Minudri Coursera2023 Skills Compass Report

As President of Burning Glass Institute and former CEO of Emsi Burning Glass (now Lightcast), Matt Sigelman is a leading expert in real-time labor market information. This makes him particularly able to speak to workers preparing for an uncertain future with the skills required to rise in the modern economy. In this episode, Sigelman provides insight from his career in data and business, as well as findings from Burning Glass' new American Opportunity Index to give workers a realistic picture of what they can do to advance in their careers.Mentioned in the episodeMatt SigelmanPrinceton Microsoft Access Water cooler effectThe Social Workplace studyAmerican Opportunity IndexLightcastEmsi/Burning Glass merger Burning Glass Institute Technical vs. Non-cognitive skills German educational model Joe Fuller Harvard Business School

The monthly employment data is out today, where it's expected that U.S. job and wage growth was solid in December, though rising interest rates could slow momentum this year. Lightcast's Rucha Vankudre breaks down the numbers. Plus, the ongoing standoff within the Republican party over Kevin McCarthy's bid to become House Speaker continues. Raymond James' Ed Mills gives the latest. And, stock futures are mixed as the Fed signals that they may not be done with their campaign to tame inflation. Palisade Capital Management's Dan Veru and Rose Advisors as Hightower's Patrick Fruzzetti explain how to play the markets.

Ron Hetrick of Lightcast joins Mike Davis "This Evening" to discuss demographics and labor force trends.

Amazon. Meta. Twitter. A lot of tech companies are letting workers go. According to one estimate, nearly 140,000 have been laid off in the industry this year. And while that's small compared to job losses during the dot-com bust, the vibes are not great. On the show today, Rucha Vankudre, a senior economist at labor analysis firm Lightcast, walks us through what's driving the latest layoffs across the tech industry and what it all might mean for the U.S. economy. Is it a sign of things to come? (Fyi: We expect JOLTS numbers and the November jobs report this week.) In the News Fix, it's all about the Democrats. We’re taking a closer look at their position on the railroad strike along with plans to shake up future Democratic presidential contests. Then, we'll hear about the world's greatest eggnog recipe, and a listener calls in to share what she got wrong about being laid off. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Tech Layoffs Are Here. That Doesn't Mean the Sky Is Falling.” by Rucha Vankudre in Barron’s “Tech layoffs show why managing growth can be so tricky for companies” from Marketplace “Congressional Leaders Say They Will Act to Prevent Rail Strike” from The New York Times Twitter thread from the NYT’s Binyamin Appelbaum “Democrats prepare to upend presidential primary calendar” from Politico “World's Greatest Eggnog” from Garden & Gun magazine It’s Giving Tuesday. TRIPLE the impact of your donation to Marketplace today: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

Amazon. Meta. Twitter. A lot of tech companies are letting workers go. According to one estimate, nearly 140,000 have been laid off in the industry this year. And while that's small compared to job losses during the dot-com bust, the vibes are not great. On the show today, Rucha Vankudre, a senior economist at labor analysis firm Lightcast, walks us through what's driving the latest layoffs across the tech industry and what it all might mean for the U.S. economy. Is it a sign of things to come? (Fyi: We expect JOLTS numbers and the November jobs report this week.) In the News Fix, it's all about the Democrats. We’re taking a closer look at their position on the railroad strike along with plans to shake up future Democratic presidential contests. Then, we'll hear about the world's greatest eggnog recipe, and a listener calls in to share what she got wrong about being laid off. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Tech Layoffs Are Here. That Doesn't Mean the Sky Is Falling.” by Rucha Vankudre in Barron’s “Tech layoffs show why managing growth can be so tricky for companies” from Marketplace “Congressional Leaders Say They Will Act to Prevent Rail Strike” from The New York Times Twitter thread from the NYT’s Binyamin Appelbaum “Democrats prepare to upend presidential primary calendar” from Politico “World's Greatest Eggnog” from Garden & Gun magazine It’s Giving Tuesday. TRIPLE the impact of your donation to Marketplace today: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

Ron Hetrick of Lightcast joins Mike Davis "This Evening" to discuss demographics and labor force trends.

On today's episode we are joined by Dr. Christopher Laney who serves as Senior Workforce Strategist at Lightcast. Lightcast is unlocking new possibilities in the labor market and illuminating the future of work with data-driven talent strategies. Listen to this episode to hear about reports like the “Skillfit Report” and more of the services and products offered by Lightcast.    Formerly Emsi Burning Glass, Lightcast finds purpose in sharing the insights that build communities, educators and companies, and they  take pride in knowing that their work helps others find fulfillment, too.   Lightcast brings clarity to the labor market, guiding customers through a complex and changing world and giving them the competitive advantage they demand. Their expertise provides the lens to connect the right people with the right roles (and training) in the right places.   Data isn't just numbers — each data point represents real people and real opportunities for growth. Their solutions not only progress companies, educators, and communities but also individuals in their careers.       – Check out Lightcast: https://lightcast.io/  For more segments like these, subscribe to Small Biz Florida and Follow the official Small Biz Florida Instagram! This and the following segments were recorded at this year's annual FloridaMakes MakeMore Summit hosted at the GuideWell Innovation Center Orlando, Florida. – To learn more about FloridaMakes, visit their website here.

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Andreas and Nathan met as result of a prophetic word and a random email. Andreas Kisslinger is from Vienna, Austria and is the founder and CEO of Lightcast, a multimedia company specializing in Video Hosting and Content Delivery Network solutions. For years Andreas served in full-time ministry in the church before launching out into the marketplace where he has built a global company that is serving its clients and building the Kingdom of God world-wide.You will be encouraged by the stories Andreas shares with Nathan of purpose, identity and using our gifts to expand the Kingdom of God through business. Do you know someone who is struggling to pursue their calling in the marketplace? This episode would be a great encouragement to them so be sure to share it via your favorite platform today.With this episode focusing on how kingdom business, here are a few articles from Nathan's blog #TheBestViewInTown that may be of interest to you.1.  Is Success Killing You?2. Luck Is Actually Pronounced Hard Work3.  How Much Blessing Can You Handle?Just joining us for the first time? You can always go back and catch all our episodes from Season 1. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest podcast and take a minute to rate the show on your favorite platform to help us get the show out to more people in more places. As always you can find us at TheBestViewInTown.com or send us an email by clicking the link here. Click the links  to find Nathan's Music on Apple Music of SpotifyCheck out our YouTube Channel while you're at it!Want to support the show? We're working on a way for you to do that but in the mean time you can support it through Venmo or CashApp. Thanks so much!On this Episode:Guest: Andreas KisslingerHost: Producer: Nathan Wesley SmithCohost: Justin Porter

In this episode of the Lightcast, we wrap up Season 1 with a reflection of the past 11 episodes. Casting a spotlight on the importance of self-reflection and the art of gentle observation. I share my process of recording the Lightcast and give some topic teasers for Season 2 when I return after a summer break. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this part 2 of 2 episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the topic of Narcissism. Continuing from Part 1, we revisit the origin of narcissism and expand on the impact of having a narcissist within the family. Exposing the narcissistic family cast, unspoken rules, and the impact of Narcissistic parenting on children. Join me as we cast light on the generational cycle of narcissism. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this part 1 of 2 episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the topic of Narcissism. We begin with an introduction to the ego and its defense mechanisms. We then take a look at the spectrum of Narcissism including symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Learning the origin of this misunderstood trait, we expose what's hiding behind the narcissistic mask. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support

In this episode of the Lightcast, we shed light on the topic of Suicide. A difficult topic to cover but a crucial one as Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the US. We will learn about the risk factors and warning signs of suicide that may go unnoticed. I will go over some statistics and debunk a few myths associated with suicide to show the importance of helping others get the support and help they need. If you or a loved one are in crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightcastpodcast/support