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Shaping Tomorrow’s Workplace: A Roundtable on the Future of Work

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In this insightful roundtable, host Denise Chaffin brings together experts Jamie Starner, Courtney Schuelke, and Michael O'Brien to explore the transformative changes in the workforce post-2020. Each panelist, with a unique industry background—from hospitality to tech—shares personal stories of resilience and adaptation. Jamie discusses the intense impacts on the restaurant industry, where nimbleness became a necessity, while Courtney reveals the struggles and discoveries that led her to a career in beauty retail. Michael, representing the tech side, describes the volatility in recruiting and the potential of AI. Together, they analyze work-life balance, the evolving role of technology, and what the future may hold for their fields. This episode is a powerful exploration of how different sectors experienced and adapted to the profound impacts of the pandemic.

Key Episode Segments:

  • Resilience in Hospitality: Jamie Starner highlights how the restaurant industry was forced to adapt rapidly, with massive layoffs and shifting responsibilities.
  • Career Pivots and Growth: Courtney Schuelke shares her journey from hospitality to retail, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and finding a work-life balance.
  • Tech Industry Adjustments: Michael O'Brien discusses the tech recruiting sector's shifts, highlighting how AI is reshaping talent acquisition and raising new challenges.
  • Work-Life Balance: The panel reflects on how the pandemic influenced a reevaluation of work-life priorities, with a focus on roles that respect personal time.
  • Future Workforce Needs: The group debates the future of technology in recruitment and hiring, stressing the need for balance between AI efficiency and human interaction.
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