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 the critical impact they all have on the HR tech landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- AI jobs are concentrated in cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York.
- Bank of America is raising its minimum wage to $24 per hour, setting a new standard in banking.
- Layoffs in the gaming industry reveal vulnerabilities despite sustained player demand.
- Disney's tuition benefits cut impacts employee education and career advancement opportunities.
- Microsoft is increasing AI team diversity to combat bias and improve inclusivity.
- FedEx’s 100% healed policy may violate ADA regulations, putting the company under scrutiny.
Chapters
00:00 Kicking off the BARF
03:40 AI Job Concentration in Major Cities
07:24 Layoffs in the Gaming Industry
09:09 Changes in Disney's Tuition Benefits
11:19 Microsoft's Diversity Efforts in AI
15:52 FedEx's 100% Healed Policy Controversy
18:23 PWC's Employee Tracking Policy
20:46 Discrimination in Dallas Barber School
25:50 Research on Workforce Readiness Gap
30:56 Politics and Workplace Discussions
34:42 Layoffs and Employee Stress
38:48 Funding News and Company Acquisitions
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