The BARF
Breaking news, Acquisitions, Research, and Funding is The BARF. A look back into last week’s most talked about news in the world of work, what’s happened, what does it mean, and why should you care. Analysis that you can understand without a Ph.D. Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary.
Episodes
We explore some of the biggest challenges facing today's workplace, from burner jobs and menopause to Google's stunning $2.7 billion rehire and Eric Schmidt's candid comments. AI is at the forefront, reshaping how companies like Udemy train their employees and how corporate secrets are protected.
In this episode we look at family dynamics, Eric Schmidt, AI, workplace trends, burner jobs, corporate acquisitions, healthcare innovatio...
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September 22, 2024 • 55 mins
We talk about it all, from OpenAI hitting 11 million paid subscribers to Amazon's controversial return-to-office mandate. We explore how AI-assisted recruiting is empowering small businesses, discuss Boeing's executive furloughs amid strikes, and question whether meetings are killing productivity.
In this episode we look at HR Tech, OpenAI, Return to Office, AI Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Work....
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We dive into how AI jobs are clustered in major tech hubs, Bank of America's minimum wage hike, and the growing layoffs in the gaming sector. We don't shy away from the big issues, like Microsoft's diversity push, panic button mandates for retail, and FedEx's controversial healing policy.
In this episode we look at AI jobs, Bank of America, layoffs, Disney benefits, Microsoft diversity, employee tracking, staffing acquisitions, and...
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In this episode, we tackle a whirlwind of HR headlines, from hotel workers striking to Amazon being named a joint employer. We also dive into Ford scaling back diversity, Aldi’s big employee perks, and why humanities degrees and 'faux-ductivity' are reshaping how we think about talent.
We look at labor, employment, diversity, strike, pay, benefits, joint employer, and HR tech acquisitions. We break down what these shifts mean for H...
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In this episode, we look at jobless rates, DEI initiatives, SmartRecruiters, AI, software development, employee benefits, and HR technology. These pivotal topics are reshaping the future of work and impacting how companies navigate the evolving landscape of human resources.
Key Takeaways:
South Dakota boasts the lowest jobless rate at 2%, contrasting sharply with the District of Columbia's 5.5%.
CEOs like those at Starbucks and V...
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We dive into the latest shifts in HR tech and workforce management.
In this episode we look at DHS and it's $45 million hit, The National Telecommuting Institutes denying the visually impaired work, the impact of remote work, salary ranges in job postings, CFO turnover, algorithmic discrimination, workforce management acquisitions, effective communication, and burnout among employees. We share our thoughts on Eric Schmidt’s views o...
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The BARF: Max, the Autonomous Recruiter, EEOC hits $$$, and Skills Gaps=25 days of loss productivity
August 12, 2024 • 71 mins
In this episode, we look at the Max - the Autonomous Recruiter, H1B visa lottery, Beamery's AI audit, workplace politics, summer jobs for teens, ethical AI, Gen X managers, $$$ Millions in EEOC settlements, and how the skills gap creates 25 days of dead space annually per emplpyee
Key Takeaways
H1B visa lottery scams manipulate the system, highlighting the need for regulatory updates.
Beemery's AI audit sets a transparency benchm...
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We debate earned wage access, background checks, DEI initiatives, and employee compensation. We look at the importance of verifying data and the need for responsible HR practices.
In this episode, we look at earned wage access, background checks, DEI, employee compensation, data verification, HR practices, and screening. Topics include the importance of fair treatment, legal implications, technology in hiring, and the balance betwe...
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July 21, 2024 • 80 mins
We look at workforce dynamics, return to office challenges, remote work trends, hybrid work benefits, AI job growth, Delta policy controversies, EEOC judgments on discrimination, and HR tech industry funding news.
Here's what we cover:
Dell's Remote Work Rebellion: Discover how nearly 50% of Dell employees rejected the new return-to-office policy. The company introduced a flagging system to monitor employee attendance, sparking s...
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SHRM’s shift towards inclusion and diversity, misleading job growth numbers, Pennsylvania’s current events, Greece’s six-day workweek, Guitar Center’s digital transformation, OpenAI and Arianna Huffington’s AI health coach, and more HR tech industry news.
Key Takeaways
SHRM's change in focus from equity to inclusion and diversity has sparked pushback from HR DEI experts.
The job growth numbers in the labor market report are misl...
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Crazy Week! Greece passes a 6 day work week and Tractor Supply say peace out to it's support of LGBTQ+ and DEI - Phenom People goes shopping and Microsoft pays $14 million in California for employee retaliation.
Here's what we covered:
Microsoft's layoffs of a thousand employees are minimal relative to the company's size.
Local unions in Philadelphia have sued over mandates for city workers to return to the office.
OSHA's propo...
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In this episode we laugh our way through the weeks news - Sharing Taylor Swift friendship bracelets, Wells Fargo Fires 12 Fake Employees, McDonalds Fires it's AI, John Deere Pays Up on Racism, NEETs (Your kids are scamming you)
Takeaways:
Strict measures in employee management: Wells Fargo fires for simulated activity, Netflix uses a "keeper test."
AI integration: McDonald's AI errors, Target implements a chatbot for employees.
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This week we talk about the best and worst states for working dads, workplace harassment, corporate espionage, China spying on the US, Weiss Markets doing employees dirty, and of course we cover where the $$$ went this week.
Takeaways
Technology is integral to the workplace, impacting everything from payroll software to recruitment co-pilots.
Employee benefits, like coverage for diabetes drugs, significantly influence talent att...
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This week we talk about C-Suite executives admitting to "hoping" for turnover by requiring return to office policies to prevent the need for layoffs, Apple's expansion of its Vison Pro, Cornerstone Connect, Care Washing, and Body Cameras in TJ Maxx?
Takeaways:
1. Apple's Vision Pro expansion highlights increasing interest in virtual reality technology.
2. Aligning actions with employee care programs is crucial, as demonstrated by ...
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This week we are live at Cornerstone Connect in Orlando. We talk OpenAI Robotics Revived, Chrono Working, ACLU vs. Aon, $200+ Million in HR Tech Funding, Some BIG acquisitions and more.
What we talk about:
1. Zoom's cooking up AI clones to attend your meetings.
2. ACLU calls out Aon's AI for being biased.
3. LEGO's tying bonuses to emission cuts—sustainability for the win.
4. OpenAI is back at it with robots learning by watching.
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June 2, 2024 • 56 mins
This week on the BARF: Fake job postings, miscalculated overtime pay, child labor accusations, workforce intelligence, and 401K millionaires.
We cover:
Fake Job Postings and Government Crackdown
Legal Issues and Penalties for employers not paying employees
Avature and Dayforce with big releases
Acquisitions - Salesforce’s $419M acquisition of Spiff and Cornerstone acquires SkyHive
185K 401(k) millionaires
Chapters
00:00 Exp...
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In this episode Ryan Leary and William Tincup debate Google Gemini for HR, The Talent Labor Index, Indeed's Agility, Eightfold's AI, and Workvivo bail out of Meta workspace.
Key Takeaways from this Episode
Google Gemini for HR
Indeed's recognition of agility
Eightfold's native ATS built on AI
Workvivo and Meta
6 hard truths that CEOs face with AI, tech, and change
Chapters
00:00 Advanced Talent Tracking and Intelligence
05:...
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In this episode we move fast - ChatGPT, Stack Overflow, Child Labor, AI Generated Survey Responses, VCs and PEs Criticizing Employee Bloat, EEOC's Finalized Harassment Guidelines, The Crown Act and Non-Compete Bans The Impact of Culture on Job Satisfaction.
$$$$ is flying, Executive hires are flowing. It's been a crazy week.
Takeaways
Child labor in dangerous jobs in the poultry industry is a serious issue that needs to be addre...
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Ryan Leary and William Tincup break down the weeks news and dig into the April Jobs Report, Chipotles' avocado-cutting Robots, a number of key acquisitions and a number funding rounds that you should know about.
Takeaways
1. Leadership turnover at Tesla sparks concerns about organizational stability.
2. April's job report signals hiring slowdown, spotlighting healthcare sector struggles.
3. Shift in hiring practices towards skills-...
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In this episode Ryan Leary and William Tincup take a look at LinkedIn Recruiter verification, the EEOC vs. Workday, ADA violations at Drexel University and disproportionate candidate rejections at Sheetz. We dig into this and more on this weeks episode of the BARF.
Takeaways
The high cost of weight loss drugs is leading insurance companies and employers to cut coverage, potentially limiting access to effective treatments.
Sheetz,...
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