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Fairness Is Not the Same as Equal

What does fairness at work really look like, and who is responsible for creating it? Jim Stroud speaks with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner, author of Seeking Fairness at Work, about workplace expectations, manager accountability, employee engagement, unwritten rules, and when it may be time to address a problem or move on. Connect Continue Reading

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The Silver Talent Wave

Companies claim they cannot find enough talent while routinely rejecting professionals with decades of experience. This episode examines the “overqualified” trap, age bias in recruiting, and how outdated hiring systems may be creating the very talent shortages companies are struggling to solve. Brought to you by my newsletters: The Recruiting Continue Reading

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The Great AI Layoff Lie

Jim Stroud sits down with technology equity activist and AI for Job Security Foundation President Leigh Felton to discuss AI washing, failed automation experiments, responsible AI, workplace bias, and the risks of allowing algorithms to make decisions about human potential. They also explore why some companies are rehiring the people Continue Reading

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The Retirement Map is a Lie

The retirement map you were handed at 25 is wrong. It told you to work hard, hit 65, and disappear. Clean ending. Simple math. It was always a lie. The labor force is aging, and companies are not ready. Artificial intelligence (AI) is eating the entry-level jobs that used to Continue Reading