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S5 Ep 88: "Employee Power" Has Evaporated


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"Employee Power" has evaporated. Join us as we explore the dramatic shift in workplace dynamics, from the leverage employees once held to the regained control of employers. We scrutinize the initial factors that boosted employee confidence, such as the pandemic and social unrest, and delve into how the stabilization of economic conditions has allowed employers to roll back wage increases, remote work options, and promotions. We'll also dissect the FTC's new rule banning non-compete agreements, the rise and fall of DEI initiatives, and the rise of MEI (Merit, Excellence, and Intelligence) as the new corporate mantra.

We tackle the potential for a new wave of employee activism. Reflecting on historical moments that catalyzed social change, we ponder what kind of unifying spark could ignite a collective movement among today's workforce. Can employees rally together for peaceful protests and significant social change, or will employer resistance stifle these efforts? We invite you to reflect on these possibilities and consider the broader trends in employer-employee relationships and negotiation principles. Tune in for an insightful discussion that sheds light on the shifting sands of employee power, the challenges ahead, and the potential for a new movement.

Links:
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/the-hottest-job-market-in-a-generation-is-over-92f61452?st=4g4fzsjujwfduy2&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/white-collar-college-educated-workers-jobs-c594c29a?st=urximh9eecqyvgd&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

https://capclaw.com/corporate-dei-causes-racism-and-reverse-discrimination/

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/dei-catches-on-merit-intelligence-excellence-mei-27839a3c?st=2i1j4ggtyh8w46n&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

https://www.shrm.org/front-door

https://capclaw.com/employnomics/

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