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This episode, the Matts talk retention bonuses, the newfound sense of financial security for freelance workers, trying (and failing) to enforce a full-time return to office, and the broadening of our talent pool to be more inclusive. Old Matt doesn't know what a "debo" is only to learn he's misheard. They say hearing is the first thing to go...

The Matts dig into a significant legal win for freelance that largely went unnoticed. Inflation continues picking up steam, and the feds respond by raising interest rates. We also cover the ins and outs of hybrid work, including what works and what doesn't. Plus, Old Matt gives begrudging props to Mr. Musk's most recent tweets.

Iman is the epitome of a Changemaker using technology to transform work. When the crisis in Ukraine broke out, Iman immediately developed Remote Ukraine, a talent marketplace to provide Ukrainian refugees remote jobs. The impact is amazing. Over 30 countries, including large brands and governments posting jobs for Ukrainians and helping with relocation. And what's craziest to us...he built, shipped, and launched this in under an hour. Learn how he did this, what the technology he used was, and how he see's the future of work looking in this riveting episode.

Links:

https://remoteukraine.org/

https://talentpools.io/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/imanfadaei/

The Matts continue to go deep into Ukraine, economics, inflation, jobs, and the great reshuffling in this update-filled episode. Plus, Old Matt learns who "PG" is.

Some say DAOs will replace companies. Others say DAOs are just another pyramid scheme. But like everything, the truth lies somewhere in between, and there's nobody better to talk to than Jacki Roach, Co-Founder of The Re-Org Ladies Agency (ROLA). ROLA exists to mobilize women’s initiatives in the emerging digital asset class. They help leaders craft web3 experiences, design token roadmaps, and implement new layers of trust and transparency with blockchain business solutions. In this episode we'll discuss:

> Jacki's foreshadowing start with journalism's transition from paper to digital

> Why should we care about DAOs and web 3?

> How DAOs are part of creating the new internet

> Can DAOs replace unions?

> Use cases for DAOs like city coins

The Matts go deep into politics in this heated episode. Just how much can the government really do to fight our economic problems (Hint: not much). Lots of talk on both sides of the aisle, but the action remains to be seen. Inflation roars despite promises to fight. And $30B for a new Covid strategy. Ouch. And of course, the obligatory tear-down of the Biden-Musk spat.

The Matts sound off on the escalating crises of Ukraine, inflation, and the labor shortage. But hope remains with freelance accessibility and timeless leadership advice. Also, Young Matt shows he is, indeed, mortal, despite reports to the contrary.

How can it be that as we face a talent shortage yet decline in real wages by 1.7%? Simple supply and demand would say one should give, yet we're in a ditch of inflation, a labor shortage, and a great resignation. So what should we do? Let's talk with General Assembly's Cari Perez, whose leading government and workforce partnerships.

> How the speed of technology ripped apart traditional on ramps into the middle class

> How leaders can provide support for talent beyond their salary

> Current government strategy for workforce development

We're pumped to have Matt Coatney back in the co-host seat talking financial wellbeing, return to the office, and if the American dream is nothing but a false promise. Also Matt's skis...are they old enough to be sold as an antique?

Is it really a raise if inflation is higher? What's the difference between a freelancer and temp worker? How does the shifting needs of Gen-Z relate to the rise in freelancing? Enjoy this episode with Emily Leach, 30 year veteran freelancer and founder of our favorite conference FreeCon.