The BARF

The BARF: Disney Cuts Benefits and 34% Gen Z employees lie about their political beliefs to avoid workplace conflict

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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:
  1. AI jobs are concentrated in cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and New York.
  2. Bank of America is raising its minimum wage to $24 per hour, setting a new standard in banking.
  3. Layoffs in the gaming industry reveal vulnerabilities despite sustained player demand.
  4. Disney's tuition benefits cut impacts employee education and career advancement opportunities.
  5. Microsoft is increasing AI team diversity to combat bias and improve inclusivity.
  6. FedEx’s 100% healed policy may violate ADA regulations, putting the company under scrutiny.


    7. 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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