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What role should the government play in small business owners economic life? It seems that with the Trump tariffs are at tax that the government is putting on all our lives, but should it just stay out of it?My next guests argue that that the evidence points to that  government interference and failed policies pose the most significant threat to economic freedom.Senator Phil Gramm served six years in the U.S. House of Representatives and eighteen years in the U.S. Senate where he was Chairman of the Banking Committee. Senator Gramm is a Visiting Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute.I also talk with Donald J. Boudreaux who is an American economist, author, professor, and co-director of the Program on the American  Economy and Globalization at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.They have a new book called “The Triumph of Economic Freedom: Debunking the Seven Great Myths of American Capitalism”.Here is what we discussed:The genesis myth: the industrial revolution impoverished workersThe progressive era regulation: the myth and the history The myth that the great depression was a failure of capitalism The myth of trade hollowing out American manufacturing The financial crisis myth: deregulation caused the financial crisis The myth and reality of income inequality in America The myth that poverty is a failure of American capitalismBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-small-business-radio-show--3306444/support.

In this first-ever video episode of Tech It to the Limit, co-hosts Sarah Harper and Elliott Wilson welcome special guests Leo Chen, U.S. lead at Engineered Arts, and Ameca, one of the world's most advanced humanoid robots.Together, they dive into how humanoid robots might augment care delivery, bring joy to elder communities, and redefine digital companionship. The conversation blends deep tech insights with punchy humor, live impressions, and even a robotic roast.From rethinking patient intake to the ethics of AI in medicine, this episode explores the frontier of human-machine collaboration in healthcare with some unforgettable voice cloning and dance moves from Ameca along the way.If you're a healthcare innovator, technologist, or just curious about where robots fit into your hospital system (or podcast), this is one not to miss.Key TakeawaysHow humanoid robots like Ameca can support—but not replace—human healthcare workersThe role of facial expressions and physical presence in building trust with patientsWhy latency matters more than perfect accuracy in real-time robot interactionsHow Engineered Arts uses “personality prompting” instead of separate AI modelsThe potential of humanoids in elder care, education, and medical simulationWhy training LLMs locally is crucial to responsible healthcare AI adoptionThe sticky ethics of decision-making, bias, and liability in AI-driven care“Digital diplomats,” not bouncers—how robots can help de-escalate tense clinical momentsBehind the scenes of Ameca's voice cloning, personality shifts, and dance demoWhy “bringing joy” is a valid mission statement for human-centric roboticsIn this episode:[00:00:00] First video episode – why Ameca had to be on camera[00:02:27] Sarah & Elliott's favorite “tweezer nuggets” from the interview[00:05:04] Meet Leo Chen and Ameca, the humanoid robot[00:08:22] Ameca's dad joke debut and bedside ambitions[00:09:06] How humanoids can support eldercare, simulation, and intake[00:11:33] The power of facial expressions in human-robot connection[00:15:40] Where automation ends and empathy begins[00:18:36] Ameca's multilingual skills and patient-facing roles[00:21:00] Under the hood: prompting LLMs and voice cloning[00:25:00] Bias, liability, and the ethics of decision-making[00:30:05] Emotional intelligence: simulated or sincere?[00:34:57] Why Ameca is a “digital diplomat,” not a robot bouncer[00:38:00] Funding and scaling humanoids in healthcare[00:41:06] Elliott gets roasted—and secretly loves it[00:43:00] What keeps Leo up at night about robotics[00:46:08] Final thoughts: accountability, humanity, and being excellentNotable quotes:[03:31 - 03:58] “Ethical balancing acts? That's a human specialty… I leave the life or death calls to the flesh and blood experts.”– Ameca[33:10 - 33:20] “We're never going to claim Ameca is sentient. This is all meant to engage people—not pretend it has a soul.” – Leo Chen[46:08 - 46:24] “It's important to remember the humans. I hope we can be excellent to one another.” – Leo Chen

Could AI evolve from its position as a handy assistant to a fully-fledged teammate in the workplace? Patrick Lynch, PhD, AI Faculty Lead at Hult International Business School, and Omar Shanti, CTO of HatchWorks, join host Matt Paige to explore the AI industrial revolution we're seeing and how human-AI collaboration could drastically affect the way teams collaborate. Patrick takes us through the "four faces of AI" - mechanical, analytical, intuitive, and empathetic - highlighting the progression of AI maturity and what it could mean for the future of work. This framework provides a valuable lens through which leaders can understand and leverage AI in the future.The episode also touches on cutting-edge AI applications, such as Hume AI's voice models, which can detect and respond to human emotions, opening up new possibilities for AI-human interaction in various fields, from customer service to therapy and education. Curious about how AI is becoming your new co-worker? Listen to Talking AI, where we explore how AI is turning into a real teammate at work. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join us as we discuss how this technology is changing our future!Key moments:Why we're seeing an AI industrial revolutionHow we can start thinking of AI as co-workers The four faces of AIA demonstration of Hume AIHow AI is starting to recognize emotionPotential use cases for AI co-workersThe challenge of coding charisma into AIHow adoption of AI could be affected by inaccurate resultsWhich cultures are best suited to using AIKey links: Visit Patrick's websiteTEDx TalksConnect with Patrick on LinkedInConnect with Omar on LinkedInMentioned in this episode:Gen AI Solution AcceleratorGot a Gen AI idea for your business but don't know where to start? Hatchworks Gen AI Accelerator turns your concepts into prototypes fast. From tech selection to fine-tuning, we guide you through every step, ensuring a low-risk path to innovation. See your idea come to life in just 2-8 weeks. Dive into Gen AI with confidence.

In this episode, Gwen Mills, President of Unite Here, shares insights into the ongoing hotel worker strikes across the United States, the asks they have, and the broader implications for the hospitality industry.Listen now to learn:The motivations behind the hotel worker strikesThe impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry and how it has affected workersThe process Unite Here uses to determine appropriate pay and working conditionsThe challenges hotel workers face due to cost of living increases in major citiesThe importance of investing in hospitality workers for the long-term success of the industryThe role of hotel owners and management companies in addressing workers' demandsThe evolving dynamics between hotel owners, management companies, and workersAlso check out: What Hotel Workers on Strike Told Me in San Francisco - Josiah MackenzieA few more resources: If you're new to Hospitality Daily, start here. You can send me a message here with questions, comments, or guest suggestions If you want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day, subscribe here for free. Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram. If you want to advertise on Hospitality Daily, here are the ways we can work together. If you found this episode interesting or helpful, send it to someone on your team so you can turn the ideas into action and benefit your business and the people you serve! Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

Sam Kessler and Taylor Monahan explain how North Korea is getting its coders hired at crypto companies to steal funds for the regime's nuclear program.The crypto community is facing a new kind of threat—North Korean devs are infiltrating crypto companies to steal millions and funnel funds back to the regime in order to bypass sanctions. In this episode, Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols, and Taylor Monahan, security at MetaMask, explain how North Korea has embedded its operatives into the crypto space, the red flags companies should watch for, and what these hackers are doing once inside crypto firms.Plus, they share their most interesting stories about how these hackers have gotten hired at crypto companies and the red flags the industry should know about. Show highlights:What Sam found in his investigation about North Koreans infiltrating the industryHow Taylor has found that this is a recurring issue Why Sam and Taylor refer to these infiltrated workers as ‘IT' workersThe most interesting stories that Sam and Taylor have discoveredThe trends in the hiring process that lead to North Koreans being hired and also what the big red flags areHow “easy it is to de-anonymize” addresses and transactions in blockchainsWhat assets and networks these workers often use to get paidHow, after infiltrating a company, those projects get hackedHow to deal with a situation in which you've already hired North KoreansHow to protect a protocol from another type of North Korean hack: by hacking groups Whether the industry is getting better at securityVisit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotMantleGuests:Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocolsCoinDesk: How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto IndustryTaylor Monahan, security at MetaMaskPrevious appearances on Unchained:The QuadrigaCX Case: Taylor Monahan on What We Know From the BlockchainMyCrypto's Taylor Monahan on Why She's Not a Fan of ICOsLinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on North Korea:Why North Korea Is Interested in CryptocurrencyYeonmi Park on Why Doing Business With North Korea Is Like Buying a Ticket to a Concentration CampUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of FYI, ARK's Chief Futurist Brett Winton and Next Generation Internet Director of Research Frank Downing sit down with Keith Witek, the Chief Operating Officer of Tenstorrent. With over 20 years in the chip industry, Keith shares his insights on the rapidly evolving AI chip landscape, the significance of RISC-V architecture, and the strategic moves that set Tenstorrent apart from industry giants like NVIDIA. This conversation explores the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) compute, the role of open-source development, and the potential for innovation within the semiconductor industry.“I think there's a huge sandbox and playground for companies with good technology and novel business models, handling certain segments that are uninteresting to the big guys. I think there's a huge opportunity for those companies to make their name in the business.” - Keith WitekKey Points From This Episode:Overview of Keith Witek's career in the chip industryImportance of AI chips in boosting productivity for knowledge workersThe role of RISC-V architecture in Tenstorrent's strategyChallenges and opportunities in the AI compute marketComparison between Tenstorrent and NVIDIA's AI chip approachesThe significance of open-source development in AIStrategic insights on the semiconductor industry's futureTenstorrent's unique business model and its implications]The potential for RISC-V to disrupt existing chip marketsPredictions for the AI hardware market by the end of the decade

Do you ever wonder how vulnerability and power dynamics shape your work in the humanitarian sector? Are you curious about how funding practices can better support well-being?In today's episode of Embodying Change, host Melissa Pitotti welcomes back Gemma Houldey, author of The Vulnerable Humanitarian. Gemma shares her journey from human rights advocacy to becoming a thought leader regarding humanitarian well-being. You'll hear about the importance of showing up with vulnerability, understanding power dynamics, and how feminist funders are pioneering new approaches to support long-term organizational well-being.If you're passionate about creating a more supportive and sustainable humanitarian sector, this episode is a must-listen.Today's GuestGemma Houldey is a researcher, facilitator and space-holder for more caring and inclusive working cultures in the aid sector. Her book “The Vulnerable Humanitarian: Ending Burnout Culture in the Aid Sector,” draws on her own story and the accounts of over a hundred national and international aid workers she interviewed. The book explores the systemic causes of burnout in aid work, and provides guideposts for managers and staff to cultivate and embody collective resilience and care in the workplace. Her most recent research investigates the role of grantmakers in funding more sustainable, resilient human rights movements. Gemma works with individuals and organisations to support them to ‘walk the talk' on principles of anti-oppression, by integrating decolonial approaches to wellbeing into everyday work routines and practices that deepen a sense of belonging and shared purpose. Website: gemmahouldey.comSocial Media: LinkedIn, InstagramYou'll LearnWhat embodying change means in the context of vulnerability and power dynamicsHow personal and organizational well-being are interconnectedThe impact of funding practices on the well-being of humanitarian workersThe role of feminist funders in promoting sustainable well-being initiativesPractical steps for creating supportive work environmentsResources MentionedGemma Houldey's Website: gemmahouldey.comThe Vulnerable Humanitarian: Available on Routledge and other bookselling websitesNewsletter Sign-Up: Available on Gemma's website for updates and resources, including a free chapter of her book and 25% discount code to buy it. Quotes“Embodying change means showing up with vulnerability and leaning into difficult conversations.” – Gemma Houldey“We need to decolonize well-being and allow partners to define what it means for them.” – Gemma HouldeyCall to ActionSubscribe to the Embodying Change podcast for more inspiring conversations.Visit gemmahouldey.com to learn more about Gemma's work and sign up for her newsletter.Join Gemma's upcoming book circle to embody change through shared learning and practice on wellbeing and resilience in a supportive community.

If you could bottle up the ingredients to entrepreneurship, it'd be best sold in the loving, careful hands of Simon & Gina Duke…The mentality passed down through the Duke family is so key to the success of G&I Spirit Group, a multinational family firm where they still commit to having ‘a little love in every bottle'.Simon & Gina's journey is utterly fascinating, and the lessons bestowed on their family from generations before are gold dust - tune into this week's It Runs In The Family to hear all.This episode covers:The pivots that led Simon to founding G&I Spirits GroupGina's multifaceted training, having done absolutely everything within the businessWhy family members need to work twice as hard for respect from co-workersThe love that sets G&I's dynamic apart from the restHow Gina's commitment to the business balances with being a mother of threeG&I Spirit Group: https://www.gi-spiritgroup.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/gi_spirit_group/https://www.linkedin.com/company/gi-spiritgroup/Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

Send us a text message - we don't see your phone numberIn this episode Daniel discusses Agency workers with Naomi Ling from Outer Temple Chambers.  You'll learn about…The difference between agency workers and fixed-term workersThe impact of Brexit on agency worker regulationsThe day one rights and week 12 rights for agency workersThis podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews

In this episode of The Landscaper's Guide Podcast, host Jack Jostes interviews Dave Pacifico, co-founder of Team Engine, software that helps with employee recruitment and retention. They discuss the top trends in recruiting for 2024 and provide valuable insights and tactics for landscape companies to prepare for the spring recruiting rush. Listen to full episode to hear:  Strategies for reactivating previous applicantsHow to effectively bring back seasonal workersThe effectiveness of employee referral bonuses The importance of building a strong company culture Show Notes:Watch the full episode + see the transcript at: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolboxLearn more about Team Engine: https://landscapersguide.com/teamengineConnect with Team Engine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/team-engine/

Sean Behr is the CEO of Fountain, the company transforming the hiring process for hourly workers. Sean and the team have helped more than 80M applicants in 75 countries at places like Stitch Fix, sweetgreen, and gopuff. Fountain has raised $225M to date most recently through a $100M series C last June from an amazing list of investors including B Capital Group, SoftBank, DCM, and Uncork Capital.Sean joined Fountain as CEO in 2020 after founding fleet infrastructure platform Stratim, serving as SVP of Adap.tv through its acquisition by AOL, and holding various management roles at Shopping.com.Listen and learn...How Sean is creating opportunities for frontline workers around the worldWhat's uniquely challenging about hiring frontline vs. knowledge workersHow long before robots will replace human frontline workersThe ethical implications of using AI in hiringWhat biases are embedded in the hiring process... without AIWhy the future of hiring... is more human thanks to AIReferences in this episode...May Habib, Writer CEO, on AI and the Future of WorkJosh Bersin, HRTech pioner, on AI and the Future of WorkWhy every organization needs a Chief Ethics Officer

This week's episode of The Metabolic Link features an illuminating conversation between our host Dr. Dominic D'Agostino and Dr. Kyle Gillett, a board-certified physician in family and obesity medicine who provides holistic care to his patients.He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, practices at the Gillett Health Clinic in Olathe, Kansas, and is the host of The Gillett Health Podcast. His practice focuses on preventive, integrative, and precision medicine approaches, with expertise in hormone and metabolic optimization.In this wide-ranging discussion, we cover:Using genotyping and pharmacogenomics to guide personalized medicineAssessing the impact of environmental contaminants versus diet on metabolic healthThe lean mass hyper responder phenotype that some experience on ketogenic dietsPerspectives on non-nutritive sweeteners and emerging research on alluloseTailoring exercise plans as medicine for each patient's needs and goalsOptimizing sleep, sunlight, and stress - key for shift workersThe importance of cultivating emotional wellness for overall healthDon't miss Dr. Gillett's talk at Metabolic Health Summit 2024! Register now before spots sell out at MetabolicHealthSummit.com.In every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel, Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Buzzsprout.Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media @metabolichealthsummit for the latest science on metabolic health and therapy. Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

In yet another outstanding episode, Nancy and a guest co-host, Charles Parisi, enjoyed a broad conversation with Najla Ibrahim, the Director of Health & Wellness for Somali Family Service. Helping the many refugees from Somalia and other countries is embedded deeply in her soul, all inspired by her personal journey. Having to leave war-torn Somalia 30 years ago when she was a toddler, Najla, a graduate of both UCSD and SDSU, shares with listeners the story of the family walking to Kenya to escape the civil war, the painful separation from her Dad upon arriving in Kenya, the family reuniification in Nairobi, the stop in NYC, and then the final arrival at their first apartment in America in San Diego. A story of hope, home, and now help to the many families coming to San Diego. From their two locations in City Heights and El Cajon City, Somali Family Service helps refugees integrate into the community with a focus on economic development, community engagement, youth programs, and health and wellness. Since 2000, thousands of families have been served, paving the path to bright futures, the creation of homes, the launching of businesses, and the education of children. Well done, we say! You'll also hear Najla discuss the "collectivist" mindset by which everyone helps everyone and gives San Diego good marks on being a collectivist city. A discussion also ensues as to how collectivism paid large dividends during the pandemic and continues to pay in the delivery of mental health services. On this note, Somali Family Service learned how to pivot and grow in order to meet the demand from their community. An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Najla. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:Ther broad, comprehensive perspective on wellness and how it informs their programsA new program to address youth substance abuse involving youth ambassadorsA program built with UCSD Extension to rapidly reskill community health workersThe answers to the rapid-fire questionsAn excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Najla for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.

In this episode of Social Work Insider, I am excited to drop hints about my spectacular season finale. I'm embracing a season of change, stepping beyond my usual focus on social workers to create a bigger impact. You'll get a peek into the introspective journey that's led me to expand my horizons, and I can't wait to share what this might mean for my community.Topics I cover in this episode include:My upcoming transition, expanding my influence beyond social workersThe thought process behind my shift in focus and what it could mean for youMy career advice for those navigating their professional journey---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!WEBSITE: www.yourevolvedmind.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourevolvedmind?lang=enSchedule a career coaching session with me:https://calendly.com/harlenyvasquezcoaching/career-coaching-session-60-min?month=2023-05 

Nina Kharey rose to acclaim when Meghan Markle wore a design from her label Nonie. Now she is dedicated to designing for an industry that has seen little to no innovation in over 50 years: Scrubs.In this episode you will hear:Nina sharing what drew her to putting her attention on front line medical workersThe incredible, innovative, unique technology that she uses for a completely new fabricHow she makes her business circular, sustainable and out of landfillWhere her love of fashion design hits in this new sectorWhat keeps her inspired, energized and focusedHere is the episode with Dr Liza Egboyah referenced in our conversation - https://open.spotify.com/episode/45tkps2FmhBgS7reW4uWftTo lean more about Folds - https://foldswear.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/foldswear/To learn more about Nina - https://www.noniewear.com/pages/aboutIG - https://www.instagram.com/ninakharey/To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/This episode was produced by Jason PerrierIG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/Follow the podcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

This week I am joined by my friend and fellow Career Strategist, Lee Koles, Ph.D as we discuss the Career Trends of 2023…so far.  In this episode, we discuss:How to think about the latest buzz of the 60-year career What to negotiate in this current job marketThe continued challenges of remote workEmployee engagement is at an all-time low, and how leaders can re-engage workersThe shift beyond SKILLS in what companies are looking for nowThe impact of AI on hiring and why your opinion is vital to its future use in the recruitment process Show Guest: Lee Koles is an industrial/organizational psychologist, career strategist, and certified CliftonStrengths coach. Lee helps job seekers leverage their strengths to land flexible, meaningful work they love. Follow her on LinkedIn Jill Griffin is on a mission to improve life in the workplace. Her executive coaching, strategy, and innovation have generated multi-millions in revenue for the world's largest agencies, start-ups, and well-known brands. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations to create cultures that allow leaders to increase performance while maintaining their well-being. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching CEO Advising and Consulting Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Grab an individual Strengths & Strategy Session with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration.

In Part 1, we talked with Rocky Collis about his team's groundbreaking app, Mustard, which leverages computer vision and AI to give all kids access to elite-level coaching and custom practice plans. What if we took a step back and looked at the bigger implications this tech has for kids in all sports? And how can this same technology be deployed in a business setting?That's what we discuss in Part 2, where we dive into:Other sports Mustard is moving into (and the professional athletes who are backing the project)How AI can improve all human athletic mechanics and help even non-athletes live a better lifeHow Mustard is providing mindset coaching courses from the world's top performers (Clayton Kershaw, Drew Brees and others)Why athletes make great entrepreneurs and workersThe value of competitiveness in the workplaceEpisode page: https://techedpodcast.com/mustard2/Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Battle4Freedom (2023) Egolutionary Experiments - The Existential CrisisWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.comNetwork: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/c/Battle4FreedomStreaming Live on RUMBLE @ https://rumble.com/v26wtdc-battle4freedom-2023-egolutionary-experiments-the-existential-crisis.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11668965/Four-Chinese-farmworkers-shot-dead-Bay-area-48-hours-LA-Lunar-New-Year-shooting.htmlChinese farm worker shoots dead SEVEN fellow laborers after ‘workplace dispute' in the San Francisco Bay area less than 48 hours after ELEVEN were killed in Monterey Park bloodbath: Dramatic footage shows moment suspect being arrestedPolice in California have arrested Chunli Zhao, 67, outside the sheriff's office in Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, after the murder of seven farm workersThe farm workers were discovered at two separate locations in unincorporated Half Moon Bay: four at one, and three at anotherThe shooting comes less than 48 hours after Huu Can Tran, 72, shot and kihttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11666881/FDA-set-announce-indefinite-annual-rollout-Covid-shots.htmlCovid shots are here to stay! FDA set to announce indefinite annual rollout — similar to winter flu vaccine scheduleThe FDA proposed a yearly single-dose Covid shot schedule, similar to fluSome young children, seniors and immunocompromised people might get twoBut bivalent coverage in America remains sluggish with only 15 percent boostedhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11668919/Model-Jeremy-Ruehlemann-dead-27-fashion-designer-Christian-Siriano-calls-One-Muses.htmlModel Jeremy Ruehlemann dead at 27: Fashion designer Christian Siriano mourns shock loss of his 'muse' and remembers his 'beautiful soul'Model Jeremy Ruehlemann has died at the age of 27 Fashion designer Christian Siriano shared a tribute to Ruehlemann on his Instagram account, writing that the model was his muse and 'always will be'Ruehlemann's cause of death has not yet been released https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11665799/Mysterious-Covid-like-respiratory-disease-kills-21-Afghanistan.htmlDeja flu: Mystery, Covid-like disease kills 21 in AfghanistanThe disease has swept through the Wakhan district over the last fortnight Health chiefs have been dispatched to the area to investigate nature of illnessHealth officials have raised concerns that it is 'very similar' to Covid-19 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11666625/California-woman-dies-falling-storm-drain-Orange-County-park.htmlCalifornia woman, in her 20s, dies in storm drain in Orange County park: Firefighters called to blaze in drainage tunnel and found her in cardiac arrest - as cops probe the mysterious deathFirefighters called to Haster Basin Park late Sunday evening found a woman outside the entrance of a storm drain in cardiac arrestIt is unknown how or why she entered the drain, nor why her heart stoppedFirefighters were originally responding to reports of a fire in the drain tunnelOrange County authorities say they are investigating the mysterious deathhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11666355/Executed-watching-porn-Kim-Jong-Uns-new-secret-squad-SHOOT-viewing-sex-videos.htmlExecuted for watching porn: Kim Jong Un's new secret squad will SHOOT anyone viewing sex videos and clamp down on 'foreign influences' such as haircuts and birthday partiesNorth Koreans face severe punishments if they consume media from the SouthDefectors say Pyongyang's 'gruppa' squads are finding citizens who breach ruleshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11659543/Woman-reveals-spent-two-years-going-six-dates-week-didnt-buy-GROCERIES.html'I spent the money on other things... like a Prada bag': Woman reveals she saved $15,600 on groceries in just two years by going on SIX DATES a week and getting men to pay for her foodhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11645395/Walking-aisle-solo-NO-bridesmaids-Wedding-expert-debunks-2023-bridal-trends.htmlWalking down the aisle solo and NO bridesmaids! Wedding planner debunks controversial list of 2023 bridal trends and blasts 'awkward' garter tossUK planner Georgie Mitchell responded to a viral list of wedding 'ins and outs'The expert told FEMAIL that 'awkward' garter tosses are on their way out However, she says bridesmaids are showing no signs of going anywhereRead More: Not all white? Sister-in-law accused of upstaging the bride with her show-stopping gown - but some people argue it's 'completely appropriate'https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11657347/Femail-asks-expert-marriage-decline.htmlI'm a psychologist and these are 13 reasons why people DON'T want to get married anymore – and why staying single makes you happier2021 was the first year that more children were born out of wedlock than in itMarriage rates have also been steadily declining since the 1970s Here relationship psychologist, Dr Max Blumberg, explains why this is soHe claims marriage has little value anymore and often comes with costs https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11669299/Four-men-arrested-LSU-sorority-student-Madison-Brooks-struck-killed-car-gang-rape.htmlThree men are arrested over rape of LSU sorority student, 19, who was hit and killed by car when she was dumped afterwards: College president brands attackers 'evil' and says 'amazing' victim had 'limitless potential'Four men have been arrested in connection with the rape and subsequent death of a 19-year-old Louisiana State University studentMadison Brooks, also known as Madi, was hit by a vehicle on January 15th and later died in the hospitalThe East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has taken several individuals into custody on suspicion of rape in connection with Brooks' death who was hit by a car https://www.businessinsider.com/homeless-college-graduate-buys-detroit-home-renovation-photos-2019-11A homeless Detroit man bought an abandoned house for $1,500 and spent 10 years renovating it for his wife. Here's how he did it — and what it looks like now.

You want to start a real estate business. The cash flow is calling, and whether you're looking to build passive income, escape the nine-to-five grind, or set yourself up for early retirement, rental property investing is a smart move to make. But, most real estate investors get it all wrong when building their rental property portfolios. They focus on scaling as fast as possible without building the systems to support a thriving business, leaving them burnt out and tired of the real estate game within only a few years.Successful real estate investors like Ashley and Tony know that the key to building an unstoppable, profitable, and enjoyable real estate business is simple. To scale, you need to track, budget, outsource, and minimize the time it takes you to bring home the same amount of bacon every day. Of course, this is easier said than done, and many investors go through a lengthy process of trial and error to get there. But you don't have to. On today's show, Ashley will walk through the exact things you need to start, scale, and grow a real estate business.You'll learn how to track time so you can spend less of your day working, the two most important financial statements you need, budgeting for a business, outsourcing tasks, taking advantage of software, and the apps Ashley and Tony use every day. Want to know more about building a passive-income-generating real estate portfolio? Check out Ashley's new book Real Estate Rookie: 90 Days To Your First Investment!In This Episode We CoverThe step-by-step process to start investing in real estate (even if you have NO experience)Why tracking your time is crucial if you want to grow and scale your real estate businessThe two most important financial statements every investor MUST knowBudgeting for a rental property and how much to keep in emergency reserves for your propertiesSeparating finances and why every investor needs different bank accounts, credit cards, and moreOutsourcing repeatable tasks and the tradeoff when hiring virtual workersThe best real estate software and apps you should try todayAnd So Much More!Links from the ShowFind an Investor-Friendly Real Estate AgentAirbnbAppFolioAsanaAvailBiggerPocketsBiggerPockets BookstoreBiggerPockets BootcampsBiggerPockets CalculatorBiggerPockets ProBuildiumGoogle VoiceGoogle TasksGuestyHospitableHostfullyInveloJamil Damji's InstagramLoomMileIqMonday.comOwnerRezOn The Market PodcastPersonal CapitalPropstreamPunch Lists AppQuickbooksReal Estate Rookie Facebook GroupRentRediStessaTime by QuickbooksConnect with Ashley and Tony:Ashley's InstagramAshley's BiggerPockets ProfileTony's InstagramTony's BiggerPockets ProfileCheck the full show notes here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-249Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Check out our sponsor page!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HEADLINE 1: Manchin and Schumer announce deal for energy and health care bill - CNNSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday announced a deal on an energy and health care bill, representing a breakthrough after more than a year of negotiations that have collapsed time and again.But it will face furious GOP opposition.The agreement contains a number of Democrats' goals. While many details have not been disclosed, the measure would invest $369 billion into energy and climate change programs, with the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 40% by 2030, according to a one-page fact sheet. For the first time, Medicare would be empowered to negotiate the prices of certain medications, and it would cap out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 for those enrolled in Medicare drug plans. It would also extend expiring enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act coverage for three years.The announcement comes at a crucial time for Congress, as the Senate is a little over a week away from starting a monthlong recess, when many Democrats will campaign for reelection. Manchin's support is notable given his stance earlier this month that he "unequivocally" wouldn't support the climate or tax provisions of the Democratic economic package, which appeared to torpedo any hope Democrats had of passing legislation to fight climate change in the near future. But Schumer and Manchin have been in revived talks since July 18 and locked down a deal Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter. Manchin had thrown cold water on doing tax and energy provisions as part of the deal, but ultimately agreed to it.The White House has signed off on this deal, Biden said in a statement.The deal still faces multiple hurdles before it can make it to Biden's desk, including the parliamentarian and having to pass both chambers of Congress, where practically any Democrat could sideline or delay passage.In a statement, Schumer's office said the bill would reduce US carbon emissions by roughly 40% by 2030. Clean energy tax credits would drive the majority of those emission reductions, a Democratic aide said.Tax credits for electric vehicles made it into the new deal, according to two Senate Democratic aides. Electric Vehicle tax credits will continue at their current levels, up to $4,000 for a used electric vehicle and $7,500 for a new EV. However, there will be a lower income threshold for people who can use the tax credits -- a key demand of Manchin's. Manchin had been staunchly opposed to electric vehicle tax credits throughout negotiations.The deal keeps the prescription drug prices changes that Manchin had previously agreed to, including empowering Medicare to negotiate the price of certain costly medications administered in doctors' offices or purchased at the pharmacy. It would also redesign Medicare's Part D drug plans so that seniors and people with disabilities wouldn't pay more than $2,000 a year for medication bought at the pharmacy. And, the deal would require drug companies to pay rebates if they increase their prices in the Medicare and private-insurance markets faster than inflation.Altogether, the drug price provisions would reduce the deficit by $288 billion over a decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.The agreement also calls for extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. An earlier deal would have continued the beefed-up subsidies for two years, which meant they would have expired just after the 2024 presidential election -- a scenario that congressional Democrats did not want to encounter.The subsidies were expanded through this year as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan, which was enacted in March 2021. They have made health care coverage on the Obamacare exchanges more affordable, leading to record enrollment this year.Enrollees pay no more than 8.5% of their income toward coverage, down from nearly 10%. And lower-income policyholders receive subsidies that eliminate their premiums completely. Also, those earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level have become eligible for help for the first time.Extending the enhanced subsidies would cost $64 billion over a decade, according to the CBO.To raise revenue, the bill would impose a 15% minimum tax on corporations, which would raise $313 billion over a decade. While details on the current deal remain scant, the House version of the Build Back Better package would have levied the tax on the corporate profits that large companies report to shareholders, not to the Internal Revenue Service. It would have applied to companies with more than $1 billion in profits and yielded a similar revenue-raising figure.The current deal also aims to close the carried interest loophole, which allows investment managers to treat their compensation as capital gains and pay a 20% long-term capital gains tax rate instead of income tax rates of up to 37%. Eliminating this loophole, which would raise $14 billion over a decade, has been a longtime goal of congressional Democrats.The package also calls for providing more funding to the IRS for tax enforcement, which would raise $124 billion.Democrats say families making less than $400,000 per year would not be affected, in line with a pledge by Biden. Also, there would be no new taxes on small businesses.In total, Democrats say the deal would reduce the deficit by more than $300 billion.HEADLINE 2: TRUDY BUSCH VALENTINE, NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME - ADVOCATETrudy Busch Valentine has been in the news a lot lately, largely a push near the primaries from her supporters but not every report lately has bode well for the billionaire candidate. After months of being largely unavailable for comment on the issues beyond simple platitudes she has started answering questions, and it's left many Missouri Democrats asking if we are actually serious about putting her forth in a general.At a recent town hall for the Chesterfield Township Dems TBV was asked questions about campaign finance reform, specifically regarding Citizen's United. Her response? Just tell me again what Citizens United is doing? Forgive me but a candidate for senate better damn well know what Citizens United is and how it affects campaign finance.On July 23rd A bizarre video posted by a St. Louis ward committeewoman shows Busch Valentine struggling with her position on transgender rights, rambling and stumbling over her words.“I respect the dignity of every human person. And transgender, I respect,” Busch Valentine says in the video. “If a man feels that they're a woman and wants to become a woman, I respect that. And I respect it the opposite way too. Those are things that have to be solved amongst families and amongst parents.”She then asserted that doctors should refrain from providing gender-affirming care to children until they're adults, something right-wing pundits and politicians have been asserting.“I only would say, wait until 18, when a person is an adult, to do everything that wouldn't allow going back to being maybe the sex that you were,” she said. “But I totally, totally support transgenders without a doubt and the LGBT community.”To be clear, Gender-affirming care for young people usually consists of puberty blockers and hormone treatment, with most of the effects reversible, contrary to what anti-trans politicians claim. Genital surgery is not performed on minors.And on Monday Trudy Busch Valentine was asked whether she supports a law prohibiting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation.Specifically referencing Florida, where such teaching is forbidden in grades K-3 and restricted in later grades, and opponents say it has a chilling effect. LGBTQ+ teachers may be afraid to mention their identity or to display pictures of their partners in the classroom because they may be fired or sued by parents. She made a spontaneous reference to critical race theory, a theory about systemic racial injustice taught in law schools, which right-wing politicians wrongly claim is taught in elementary and secondary schools to make white children feel shame. Here is her word salad response in full: “I think there are so many things out there, including critical race theory, that just tries to take away the history of our country and the good things we've done and the bad things we've done,” Busch Valentine said on St. Louis CBS affiliate KMOV.Now, nearly all of these statements were adjusted in post by her team, but the damage was done. Is she capable of standing on her own two feet as a senator or is she to be propped up by a team? It sure seems to me she isn't prepared for this job. Personally I'm a Spencer Toder man, you can count this as an official endorsement. I can understand Kunce supporters though. TBV supporters I can't get behind, I've seen nothing to support she can win this thing or do the job once hired.HEADLINE 3: EXPLAINING KANSAS' CONFUSING ABORTION AMENDMENT - VOXNext week in Kansas, abortion rights will face the first test at the polls since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.In 2019, Kansas's Supreme Court ruled that the state's constitution protects the right to an abortion. On Tuesday, voters will be asked to weigh in on a proposed amendment that would explicitly remove that right, opening the way for Kansas's Republican-controlled legislature to further restrict or ban abortion, just as neighboring Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri have done.You'd be forgiven if you had trouble making sense of the amendment's text, which would add a paragraph to the state's constitution that says both “Kansas does not require government funding of abortion” and that people, through their elected officials, “may pass laws regarding abortion, including, but not limited to, laws that account for circumstances of pregnancy resulting from rape or incest, or circumstances of necessity to save the life of the mother.”The language could trip up your average voter, said Neal Allen, a political scientist at Wichita State University. “You could read it and think you were voting to eliminate state funding of abortion when there is no state funding to abortion,” he told Vox. “And there is language that refers to exceptions to preserve the health of the mother, and for rape and incest, but there's nothing about the amendment itself that would create those exceptions.”Supporters of the amendment, organizing under the banner of “Value Them Both” — a reference to valuing “women and unborn children” — have been working to convince votersthat a “yes” vote on the amendment would not lead to an abortion ban and would simply allow lawmakers to regulate the procedure.Many of their claims have been dubious at best, and have generated significant confusion. Value Them Both supporters have stressed in their advertisements that the amendment “restores our ability to place basic regulations on the abortion industry.” In fact, abortion remains highly regulated in Kansas. They say the amendment would merely allow lawmakers to impose rules like requiring parental consent, “stopping painful late-term abortions,” and barring public funding of abortion. But Kansas already requires parental consent, already bans public funding of abortion, and already bans abortion after 22 weeks.The language of the amendment is confusing, likely purposefully. So, Let us be clearIf the amendment passes, nothing could stop Republican lawmakers from passing a total or near-total abortion ban, and political experts say the likelihood of such restrictions moving forward in that context is very high.It will be a tight vote. A public poll of the campaign released last week found 47 percent of likely primary voters planned to vote for the amendment, and 43 percent planned to vote against it. But the pollsters also found Democrats were significantly more likely than Republicans to say the abortion amendment “increased the importance of voting in this upcoming election” — suggesting differences in motivation. Past political science research has found a “status quo bias” when it comes to abortion-related ballot measures; voters are more likely to reject measures on Election Day they otherwise tell pollsters they support. These dynamics bode well for advocates who want to keep the state constitution unchanged.For my Kansas listeners, do NOT rest on your laurels here. Vote NO on this amendment.Headline 4: Veterans and their spouses can now teach in Florida with no degree. School leaders say it 'lowers the bar'https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2022/07/21/florida-education-program-military-veterans-teach/10117107002/ https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/military/ Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed into law a bill that would give military veterans teaching certificates on a temporary basis in Florida. This ability to apply for temporary certification does not only apply to the veteran, but also their spouses as well. The law was passed with the hope of easing the strain of the 9000 open teaching positions around the state. According to the Florida Department of Education, to apply for the five year temporary certification, the applicant must have the following:Minimum of 48 months of military service with an honorable/medical dischargeMinimum of 60 college credits with a 2.5 grade point averagePassing score on a Florida subject area examination for bachelor's level subjectsEmployment in a Florida school district, including charter schoolsMany school leaders have been outspoken in opposition to this move. "There are many people who have gone through many hoops and hurdles to obtain a proper teaching certificate," said Carmen Ward, president of the Alachua County teachers union. "(Educators) are very dismayed that now someone with just a high school education can pass the test and can easily get a five-year temporary certificate." Alachua County school board members expressed their distaste for the new law at a recent workshop where the details were presented.While a subject area test may prove that these applicants may know the content that they are hired to teach, what it does not do is prove that the applicants know the intecencies of lesson planning, instruction, and assessment. These are all things that are taught in college and that teachers leaving a four year degree program are verse in before stepping foot in a class to student teach, let alone teach on their own. While FLDOE says that each person that is given the temporary certification will be put with a mentor, this mentor is another teacher from the building, usually in the same grade level or subject area. Mentor meetings with new teachers are historically quick check-ins where the new teacher can bounce ideas and problems off of the mentor. A mentor will not have the time to teach these skills to the new teacher in the meeting. This will increase the load again on experienced teachers or lead to them handing lesson plans to inexperienced, unprepared “educators” to teach students.There is also a worry around the state that these temporary certifications will be highly concentrated in the more underfunded, underperforming school districts. The worry from school officials is that higher paying, well performing schools will have the ability to attract traditionally certified teachers with experience. This would leave the bulk of the openings to be in the poorer districts, leaving an even more inexperienced staff in these schools.With many other states also facing teacher shortages, the Florida law could become a template for plans that are implemented in other states around the country.LAYOVER: Candidate Bethany Mann. Democratic Candidate for Missouri's 3rd Congressional District. LIGHTNING ROUND:LR 1 - Historic flooding in St. Louis - Washington PostTorrential downpours sparked flash flooding in St. Louis and surrounding areas Tuesday, killing at least one person and stranding residents in their cars and homes as the rainfall shattered a record set more than a century ago. The city had received more than 9 inches of rain by the afternoon, the most ever recorded there in a calendar day and about 2 inches more than the record of about 7 inches set in August 1915, when remnants of a hurricane that came ashore in Galveston, Tex., passed through the area. Firefighters had responded to about 70 rescues by late Tuesday morning On behalf of Gov. Mike Parson (R), who was out of the country Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) declared a state of emergency to assist local authorities in handling the disaster. Extreme precipitation events have increased substantially over the past century and are tied to warming from human-caused climate change. The heaviest such events increased by 42 percent in the Midwest between 1901 and 2016, with additional increases expected as the climate continues to warm, according to the U.S. government's National Climate Assessment.LR 2 - The attack on McMorrow backfired - PoliticoIn a fundraising email, Michigan State Sen. Lana Theis of Brighton said colleagues like McMorrow were “outraged” that they couldn't “groom and sexualize kindergartners.” The charge prompted McMorrow to make a spirited speech in the Senate in her own defense — a speech that went viral and made her a political celebrity on the left. The result? Theis' fundraising stunt netted her less than $300 while McMorrow went on to raise more than 1 Million dollars. LR 3 - Kansas City's Zero Fare Transit Program Shows Major Success - Next CityKansas City, Missouri, made national headlines in the fall of 2019 when its city council voted unanimously to become America's first large city to make public transportation free citywide. Now, two and a half years later, anyone living anywhere in the city can ride buses without paying a fare.Recently, A study conducted as part of the Urban League of Greater Kansas City's annual “State of Black Kansas City” report last year asked 1,686 riders for their feedback on what Zero Fare has enabled them to do. The responses show how a Zero Fare policy makes a big difference in these riders' ability to exercise the so-called “right to the city.”Almost 90% of the riders surveyed said they rode the buses more as a result of Zero Fare. About 92% said it allowed them to shop for food more often; 88% said they could see their .healthcare providers more easily or more often; 82% said it allowed them to get or keep a job; and 86% said it made them feel like city leadership is concerned about their needsBesides the increased mobility and financial benefits, nearly 80% of the residents surveyed also said Zero Fare increased their sense of safety on the bus. That points to one of the more counterintuitive benefits of eliminating fares: The buses became safer to ride. The total number of incidents where supervisors were called fell 39% in the first year of full Zero Fare transit, according to a 2021 Zero Fare impact analysis by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC), the Kansas City area's metropolitan planning organization. Incidents per 100,000 riders fell 17%LR 4 - Justice Department files lawsuit against poultry producers in the US - Fox BusinessThe Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against some of the largest poultry producers in the U.S. along with a proposed settlement seeking to end what it claims have been longstanding deceptive and abusive practices for workersThe suit, filed in federal court in Maryland, names Cargill, Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms, along with a data consulting company known as Webber, Meng, Sahl and Co. and its president.In its lawsuit, the Justice Department alleges the companies have been engaged in a multiyear conspiracy to exchange information about the wages and benefits of workers at poultry processing plants to drive down employee competition in the marketplace. The companies did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.The government contends the data consulting firm helped to share the information about the workers' compensation with the companies and their executives. By carrying out the scheme, officials allege, the companies were able to compete less intensely for workers and reduce the amount of money and benefits they had to offer their employees, suppressing competition for poultry processing workers across the boardThe suit is the latest example of the Justice Department's antitrust enforcement targeting companies the government believes engage in anticompetitive behavior to stifle workers or harm consumers. It also comes as the department continues a broader investigation into labor abuses in the poultry industry.LR 5 - Foot of hail stacks up in parts of Colorado mountain town, snowplows used for removal-OUT THERE COLORADOAs storms pounded parts of Colorado on Wednesday evening, Estes Park got hit hard. Not only did the mountain town, found outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, get a lot of moisture in the form of heavy rain, about a foot of hail also stacked up on some local streets.While the hail that fell appears to be in the form of small pellets based on images and footage from the scene, thus less likely to cause impact damage, the hail can be seen covering roadways and reportedly caused travel concerns. In order to clear the roads, snowplows were called in.monsoonal precipitation continues through and Friday is still supposed to bring even more intense weather to the state, increasing flash flooding concerns around the state, especially in burn scar areas found along the Front Range.LR 6 - Lastly folks, go voteAugust 2nd will be a day for voting across much of the midwest. It is important to get out there and exercise your right to determine who represents you and what ballot measures pass. Be mindful of your polling places, they may have changed. Take time off work if need be, they have to allow it. Now, Get out there and vote!Outro: That's all the time we have this week, thank you for joining us. If you have a story you feel I should look into and possibly highlight on the show, please tweet me throughout the week @KevINMidMo or The Pod's parent account @TheHeartlandPODThis week's episode featured reporting and information from Out there Colorado, Fox Business, Politico, Next City, Washington Post, Usa Today, The Florida Department of Education, CNN, Vox, and The Advocate. https://heartlandpod.com/Twitter: @TheHeartlandPOD"Change The Conversation"

 Running a care home is not cheap. With the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation, it is vital providers keep their costs under control.In our latest industry-leading podcast, Care Home Management magazine looks specifically at cost management and how care homes can save money. Our panel of experts debate:How investing in technology can cut costs over the short-, medium- and long-termHow to handle rising energy bills and staff shortagesThe rising cost of agency workersThe need for more government support for our sectorThe importance of sensible financial planning when it comes to catering to ensure meals remain nutritious Why cash is still king in many care homes and how this can make tracking costs difficult Join our experts: Mark McCarthy, CFO Zupa, Daisy Robb, account manager at Soldo and Andy Williams, care sector specialist, national account manager at Creed Foodservice.Podcast sponsored by care home marketing experts Smooth Digital and hosted by Alan Rustad.Support the show

You'll learnHow contract workers are essential in aiding AIs and search enginesExamples of a ghost work in everyday technologyHow the tech industry often devalues contract employeesWhat data labeling isWhat a ghost worker's daily schedule looks likeHow the growing telehealth industry is a prime example of under-appreciated, yet essential contract workThe three elements that undermine job happinessHow business are benefiting from contract workersThe growing challenges of moving towards more contract-driven businessWhy we should mind the gap rather than close the gapHow the pandemic is demonstrating the value of contract and ghost workWhat are the limits of tech and where does human creativity and spontaneity become irreplaceableLinks and MentionsLead GeniusAmaraBarbara GroszMark SendakGhostwork.infoConnect with Mary:TwitterWebsite

In the 1920s, Ford Motor Company introduced the 9 to 5 work day as way to protect employees from being over worked. This was a great way to ensure the health and wellbeing of those working in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. However, as time has gone on and technology has evolved and allowed for automation, the need for manual labour has significantly decreased. Today, companies rely on creativity and innovation as key skills in employees. Given that the nature of work has drastically changed in the last century, should employers rely on a 9-5 work model? In this week's episode, I sit down with Author and Author Coach, Mackenzie Finklea to discuss this topic. Mackenzie is a Texan, born-and-raised. She currently lives and works out of her home office in Galveston; helping other authors achieve their dreams of being published. She holds a bachelor's degree in Anthropology: with a special interest in human cultures and archaeology. When she's not researching and observing displays of human culture, she enjoying traveling, especially off the beaten path, and visiting as many museums as possible along the way.After attending a summer program at New York University, Mackenzie realized there is a major issue with companies that are still gravitating towards traditional in-person work methods despite the evidence of how flexibility (i.e. working remotely/hybrid) actually increases productivity. As a result of this, Mackenzie feels as though companies are excluding the potential for so many great workers across the country. In more detail, we discuss:The current issues in today's workforceHow these issues are impacting workersThe changes that need to be implemented to improve employees' job experiencesHow to find a career that aligns with your authentic self& more!Connect with Mackenzie on Instagram and Twitter. You can also visit her website: https://mackenziefinklea.comAdditional Resources:Interested in writing and publishing a book? Check out the Creator Institute Writing Program! Check out Mackenzie's award-winning book: Beyond the Halls: An Insider's Guide to Loving MuseumsMAKE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH YOUR #1 PRIORITY THIS NEW YEAR BY SIGNING UP FOR THE JOURNAL THAT TALKS BACK!The Journal That Talks Back is an accessible coaching service for young professionals that connects you with a certified coach who is trained to respond to your challenges through a safe, secure and accessible journaling app that is designed to help you explore, reflect, and grow. I 11/10 recommend this service (and yes, I do use it!!!)! If  you have any questions about The Journal That Talks Back please email hailey.rodgers@hotmail.com or message me on Instagram @haileyrodddgers! Connect with me:Email: hailey.rodgers@hotmail.comPersonal Instagram: @haileyrodddgersPodcast Instagram: @seemeshowpodI'm always looking for guests so please reach out to me through any of these channels and I'd be happy to discuss a potential episode :)

At 29, Donna Korren was Advertising Manager for Vogue Magazine when the publication was at the height of its influence in the 1990's. Now in her 50's, Donna is encouraging her peers to stand out in the workplace as energetic, technically competent colleagues. Her vision is for an intergenerational workplace in which wisdom is shared both up and down the age range.Donna's Tedx talk, The Newest Workforce Disruptors are Over 50! illuminates the increasing number of professionals launching new businesses and creating second careers after 50.  Topics include:Qualities of the 50+ entrepreneur that lead to a high success rate The overlooked advantages of 50+ workersThe value of intergenerational office culture, from mentoring to fresh ideasThe absolute imperative to master digital technologyHow advertising to the 50+ consumer is missing the boatTips for moving with intention towards your goalsDonna Korren is also the founder and President of Change, a women owned payment processing company. Her digital platform, Empty Quester™, includes a video series and articles of interest for empty nesters on a quest for a new bold chapter. She is a graduate of Cornell University. Resources:Change:  Payment Processing Done DifferentlyTedx Talk with Donna Korren: The Newest Workforce Disruptors are Over 50!Empty QuesterWashington Post:  Five things you should do right now  if you're taking a break from work to raise children by Donna Korren

Host Matt Finch sits down with Distinguished Researcher and Vice President of Technology Ecosystems at TSIA John Ragsdale to talk about current trends in the tech industry and the importance of a strong freelance culture. The conversation includes:John's perspective and definition of the liquid workforce Trends shaping emerging digital talent platformsHow COVID accelerated already established trends and behaviors of younger workersThe shift to more fixed-price predefined projectsHow to remain a competitive employer in a tough hiring marketHow rising cost of living in coastal cities may be contributing to younger workers wanting to move to this new modelSolutions to allow both distance work and in person collaborationThe risks and rewards of using contract workersWhy middle managers will be so important during this shiftProject based hiring best practicesJohn's advice around challenging the traditional hiring and career mindset for young workersTo learn more about this topic download Mavenlink's recent research report, The Changing Face of the Modern Workforce.

On this episode of The Shape of work podcast, our guest is Gayathri Gudipati, Human Resources Manager at Roundsqr.With over 13 years of experience working in the HR fraternity, Gayathri has plenty of expertise to share in this conversation. We discuss with Gayathri:How to measure the productivity of remote workersThe need for HR innovationWhat is and how to create a great candidate experienceHow Diversity and Inclusion matterEmployee engagement strategies that actually workEpisode Highlights Ways of measuring the productivity of remote workers While speaking on measuring employees' productivity, Gayathri feels that it is not right to assess the performance of a candidate after a year. Monthly touchpoints, quarterly analysis, and other modern measuring methods should be incorporated, especially in remote working situations when an organization has no standard goals. HR Innovation and its need While answering the question related to HR innovation and its need, Gayathri explains that in the 2010s, HR technologies were more focused on automating processes and people management. However, now, newer technologies like AI platforms are used for management, recruiting, and several other ways for improving productivity instead of just improving the functionality of an organization. She also explains the need for HR innovation in verifying the backgrounds of the candidates as HR teams are still relying on third parties to gather information about their past careers. How to create a great experience for candidates?While answering the question associated with turning employee experience into a positive thing for the organization or employer branding, Gayathri feels that the companies should do root-cause analysis for the bad things written about them on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn. If the company policy or recruitment process is at fault, the employer should own up and acknowledge the mistake, she admits. How Diversity and Inclusion matter in HR?While addressing the question of how to include diversity and inclusion in an organization, Gayathri says that the company should develop a culture where there is mutual respect for each other. The company's top management, along with the HR team, should encourage executives to include these values in the organization. She feels that organizations should start respecting diversity while making the holiday calendar and including things like floating holidays to accommodate everyone. According to her, small things like addressing basic needs like leaves to pregnant employees and providing prayer rooms to members during their holy month are also important. Localizing some policies to make the employees feel included is a must as per her thoughts. Effective Employee Engagement StrategiesChoosing the right platform for a particular communication policy, how frequently you want to engage with your employees, what will be the agenda of the communication, and recognizing the effort of hard-working employees is important, as per Gayathri. The employers must recognize the parameters of recognition and provide a competitive salary structure to provide a good environment for all the employees. According to her, giving the right learning path to employees is also an essential part of effective employment strategy.Follow Gayathri on LinkedInProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast host: Nikita Chowdhary

I am really excited to introduce you to a wonderful guest that I have joining me today. Her name is Renee Reed and Renee is a certified coach and yoga teacher, and the host of the award winning podcast. Welcome to your life with Renee Reed, as well as the founder of the Courageous Woman's Book Club. She is on a mission to change the world one woman at a time. Renee is a prolific writer, inspiring and empowering women to put their healing first and creating a community where women feel safe, connected, and loved to do just that. Together with her Welcome to Your Life Community she's changing the world, helping one woman at a time step into their financial, physical, spiritual, and emotional power. I met Renee, as part of a mastermind for women's entrepreneurship in the wellness space. And as a part of that program we were encouraged to find accountability partners. Renee very graciously agreed to be mine, and I have to say she deserves a medal for putting up with all of my baggage. She's a beautiful soul with a beautiful mission to share with women who are struggling to balance their health, particularly, diabetes, with their purpose, their family relationships, as they move into midlife, with all of the changes that come with that, we're going to talk about all of that.We discuss :The effects of working in trauma and with trauma on the health of social workersThe reality of midlife changes for womenThe value of a coachBecoming a solopreneurAccountability partnersTools to set boundaries for your time and businessFinding your nichePodcasting and batching contentEstablishing your business processWelcometoyourlife.liveElementalkinetics.com

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) is on a mission to make Wisconsin the best place in the nation to do business. The state's largest business association was recognized as the State Chamber of the Year in 2020 by the Council of State Chambers (COSC), primarily for its innovative efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk with WMC's President and CEO Kurt Bauer about the organization's efforts to solve Wisconsin's economic challenges. These efforts include bolstering manufacturing, developing a skilled workforce, and training and retaining talent within the state.In this episode, we discuss: How to bridge the gap between unemployed individuals and employers who are desperate for workersThe upskilling that needs to be done to make employers Industry 4.0-readyChanging the negative stigma of manufacturing for parents and studentsThe vital role of Academic and Career Planning (ACP) for our studentsHow to get employers & educators on the same pageResearch and innovation taking place in Wisconsin

Today Dr. Michael Troyer and Anna Steinfest will discuss who is on your Christmas List to say "Thank you". They will give you ideas on what to do and how to be creative in expressing your gratitude. Who is on your list? Customers, of course Employees and co-workersThe community members who sought you out to support you during the virus pandemic and the recession Your family who has supported you and put up with you for the last 12 months What? Do you need to provide a very personal and heartfelt “thank you”? Could you write, in your personal hand (your best hand) or in an email message (second best) Can you speak to at least one specific contribution that they have offered up to you and your colleagues? Do you know what that contribution did for you – either personally or strategically Do you need to send a gift? It is a nice gesture but not a requirement It is more your personal words - specific to something that they have done - that will mean the most! 

In this episode we will explore the challenges of moving from face-to-face to online training with Lachy Gray, MD of Yarno, providers of remote learning platforms. Lachy and his team help clients to upskill remote staff, so it was a great opportunity to pick his brains about how we can all adapt our training and onboarding during the current crisis. Could COVID be a great catalyst for how we do things in future? In this episode you will learn:How to convert existing learning material into effective E-learningHow to get your remote onboarding rightThe mistakes Lachy has learned from during this crisisHow to monitor remote workers effectivelyDifferent remote-learning strategies for introverts and extrovertsHow to enable smooth collaboration between remote workersThe importance of social channels outside of the official learning platformsWhere learning tools can become performance toolsUseful LinksLachy Gray on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachygray/Yarno Website - https://www.yarno.com.au/Angela Connell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatkconnell/ Vivacity Website - https://vivacity.com.au/ 

You'll learnHow contract workers are essential in aiding AIs and search enginesExamples of a ghost work in everyday technologyHow the tech industry often devalues contract employeesWhat data labeling isWhat a ghost worker's daily schedule looks likeHow the growing telehealth industry is a prime example of under-appreciated, yet essential contract workThe three elements that undermine job happinessHow business are benefiting from contract workersThe growing challenges of moving towards more contract-driven businessWhy we should mind the gap rather than close the gapHow the pandemic is demonstrating the value of contract and ghost workWhat are the limits of tech and where does human creativity and spontaneity become irreplaceableLinks and MentionsLead GeniusAmaraBarbara GroszMark SendakGhostwork.infoConnect with Mary:TwitterWebsite

In Episode 8 we speak with Dr. Lynn Gribble, who is one of Australia's founding coaches, an accidental academic and an award-winning author and university lecturer.She's known as a digital innovator for her work in technology-enabled academia and she calls herself a “pragmatic futurist coach”. She also helps people to “future proof” their careers in an ever-evolving workplace.We spoke with Lynn from Sydney, Australia where she lives and works.We discussed a range of topics relevant to companies of any size including:The future of work is about relationshipsDo people want to be managed in the digital age?Managing the circumstances not the peopleSoft vs disciplinary skillsWe need people to connect peopleWhat we can't teach AI to do is make a human connectionPeople are the only truly sustainable competitive advantageWhat is the future of work?People need to be agile and take ownership of their skills developmentFlexibility is the key in the gig economyThe serviced office of the futureThe one piece of technology that will drive fundamental changeThe digital agentHome robots are the hardest workersThe receptionist of the futureThe stigma of retrenchmentManaging MillennialsWhat ice skating can teach youWhat organisations get wrongIf you punish risk you will get no innovationAre we addressing ethics in business?The link between risk and ethicsWhat 3 things can you do next week?1. Build relationships not networks2. Take a small risk & do something new3. How can I be kinder & more connected to colleagues?Your Host: Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and replays of recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com follow @AndrewGrill on Twitter or @andrew.grill on Instagram.