Allison Shrivastava, Indeed Economist, joins the show to discuss new data on which skills AI will replace, how it impacts workers, and which jobs will benefit the most from AI assistants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Automation is reducing job mobility for low-skilled workers and potentially influencing their political behavior, according to research from Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Investment Strategist for North America at Russell Investments, Paul Eitelman, joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the US economy and markets, whether a soft landing is possible, and how the markets will react to the presidential election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton professors Mike Useem and Harbir Singh join the show to talk about their new book, Resolute Japan, which explores how Japan's corporate leaders are focusing on the long term. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samir Nurmohamed, an Associate Professor of Management at the Wharton School, dives into the often overlooked psychological effects on alternate-choice hires. He reveals how being a second choice can impact motivation and performance at work. The discussion highlights the importance of inclusive leadership and effective communication in making these employees feel accepted. Nurmohamed emphasizes the need for an inclusive atmosphere, where new hires’ ideas are valued, to break down social barriers and foster a sense of belonging.

Shiri Melumad, Wharton Associate Professor of Marketing, joins the show to discuss why we use our smartphones as a security blanket and the psychological benefits that smartphones offer beyond functionality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Jones, Senior ESG Researcher at The Conference Board joins the show to discuss how companies are helping employees during election season, the ongoing challenges facing corporate DEI initiatives, and how to effectively support the electoral process while remaining non-partisan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Renita Miller (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Wharton) and Doctor Joshua Levine (Chief of Penn Medicine's Neurocritical Care) join the show to discuss why financial wellness and health must go hand-in-hand to build stronger communities ahead of The Wellness Empowerment Project Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Grobman, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at McAfee, joins the show to discuss the serious threat of cybercrime against consumers and businesses, the different types of cybercrime, and how criminals use emotional manipulation to gather personal information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjamin Keys, Wharton Professor of Real Estate and Finance, joins the show to discuss his research on federal disaster loans and how they've helped homeowners and businesses, why many homeowners do not have sufficient insurance to cover disasters like floods, and how low-to-moderate income individuals are benefitting from the federal loan program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.