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Tony Hawk is right on time as the new face of Citizen smartwatches 18.04.2023 8:55

A watch nerd and late adopter to wearables, the Birdman will drop in to his 11th X Games next month with a “piece of NASA” on his wrist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How this one shift can make your hiring practices more inclusive 17.04.2023 5:41

Over 70 million Americans have a criminal record. Yet many employers still have discriminatory hiring practices toward job seekers with criminal records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How new models of worker organizing look beyond the workplace 14.04.2023 8:39

Care-and-community-based organizing models have led to an array of innovative solutions that enable worker well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 things workers can do to prepare for AI and the future of work 13.04.2023 5:35

Empathy, connection, creativity, and collaboration—these attributes make humans unique, and unlike any robotic software or device. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What The Jetsons got right, and very wrong, about the future of work 12.04.2023 7:04

For starters, George Jetson put his button-pushing finger to work only two days a week for one hour each day—in the office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. playgrounds are boringly safe. New designs add a whiff of danger 11.04.2023 6:40

Playgrounds are moving way beyond the usual, boring, simple swings and slides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why this startup wants to help build a seaweed industry in Alaska 10.04.2023 7:28

Macro Oceans turns seaweed into a replacement for petrochemicals used in everything from cosmetics to packaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a monkey’s brain on magic tricks reveals about why we get fooled 07.04.2023 6:04

A study from Cambridge University shows only monkeys with opposable thumbs fall for sleight of hand, offering insight into how anatomy shapes the way we think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schools are suing Big Tech over the teen mental health crisis. Do they have a legal case? 06.04.2023 7:00

Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are at the center of growing concerns regarding adolescent mental health. Some schools want tech to pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you want to replace your garbage disposal with a ‘reverse juicer’? 05.04.2023 6:34

Food waste goes down the drain, but not down your pipes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hampton is creating a safe space for tech CEOs 04.04.2023 7:43

This new exclusive CEO network wants to cultivate vulnerability between leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would you eat lab-grown peacock or crocodile? This company is betting on it 03.04.2023 8:07

Vow Food is confident it can convert people to kangaroo dumplings instead of lab-grown chicken nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 186-year-old fable holds the key to help managers work best with all generations 31.03.2023 6:39

Once you understand it, use these four top tips to open your mind to new ways of working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new batch of startups aims to bring more diversity to clinical trials 30.03.2023 7:07

After a recent FDA rule required drug makers to open up trials to underrepresented populations, startups like Inato are working to close the gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 skills you need to stand out in the age of AI 29.03.2023 7:15

If you make a concerted effort to understand and develop these skills, you’ll be ready to take advantage of the opportunities found in the digital world of work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fashion is finally designing for women over 40 28.03.2023 9:07

As millennial women enter their forties, will the fashion industry finally start meeting their needs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to decipher the root cause of your burnout 27.03.2023 9:46

Knowing the signs of burnout can help workers avoid unhealthy work situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 ways ChatGPT can help recruiters find the best candidates 24.03.2023 7:35

For recruiters looking to find highly specialized and engaged candidates, AI chatbots like ChatGPT can help, experts say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time to get intentional about what day of the week you hold meetings 23.03.2023 5:13

After reviewing his calendar from 2022, the CEO of Owl Labs decided to get more strategic about why and when he held meetings. Here’s why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Google is releasing its Bard AI chatbot to the public 22.03.2023 5:15

The company is beginning to grant access to the generative AI chatbot to tens of thousands of users who join a waiting list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Tulsa wants to become a hub for Ukrainian refugees 21.03.2023 6:58

The InTulsa Visa Network program helps refugees with the immigration process and the job search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How PFAS were cleverly rebranded as ‘forever chemicals’ 20.03.2023 7:12

PFAS have been around for decades, but being branded ‘forever chemicals’ helped make knowledge about them more mainstream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AB InBev is named Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year 2 years in a row 17.03.2023 6:20

The brewing giant has always been a ubiquitous marketer, but until the past few years, it hasn’t actually been one of the most creative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No, SVB didn’t fail because it was ‘woke’ 16.03.2023 7:47

Republicans are pointing fingers, but their reasoning doesn’t align with assessments from leading economists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Florida program is helping eradicate modern-day slavery on farms 15.03.2023 10:39

The Fair Food Program works to ensure that companies like Whole Foods and McDonald’s are using agricultural suppliers with fair labor practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices