The BARF

By WRKdefined

Breaking news, Acquisitions, Research, and Funding is The BARF. A look back into last week’s most talked about news in the world of work, what’s happened, what does it mean, and why should you care. A... more

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The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

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February 25, 2024Estee Lauder Hit with Minimum Wage Judgement, Walmart's Acquisition, Home Depot Fires Employee for BLM Apron?
Summary
In this conversation, Ryan Leary and William Tincup discuss various topics related to AI and its impact on the workforce. They start by talking about digital employees and how they are being used to replace administrative tasks in businesses. They also discuss a case where Home Depot violated labor laws by firing an employee for wearing a Black Lives Matter apron. The conversation then shifts to the US Justice Department hiring its first Chief AI Officer and the importance of AI skills in today's job market. They also mention a quiz game that highlights AI bias and a study on changes in resumes over time. In this episode, William and Ryan discuss various topics including the evolution of resumes and the potential impact of generative AI, Walmart's acquisition of Vizio and its implications for retail media networks, recent acquisitions in the HR tech space, the importance of parental leave policies, the role of compensation in talent recruitment and retention, the impact of recognition on employee engagement, and the use of AI to monitor employee communications.

Takeaways
Digital employees are being used to replace administrative tasks in businesses.
Companies need to be aware of labor laws and avoid violating them.
The demand for AI skills is increasing, and it is important for individuals to upskill in this area.
AI bias is a significant issue that needs to be addressed.
Resumes have changed over time, and it is important for job seekers to stay updated on the latest trends. Generative AI has the potential to make resumes more concise and personalized to specific job requirements.
Walmart's acquisition of Vizio allows them to integrate retail media networks into their business and personalize advertising to customers.
Acquisitions like Timeforge's acquisition of Survey Connect and Podium's acquisition of Untapped can provide additional value to customers and enhance their offerings.
Layoffs.fy is a useful resource for tracking layoffs and can be used as a sourcing tool to find talent.
The London Stock Exchange's extended parental leave policy demonstrates the importance of offering comprehensive benefits to employees.
Countries around the world have varying parental leave policies, with some offering significantly more time off than others.
Compensation is a key factor in talent recruitment and retention, and companies should prioritize offering competitive benefits to attract and retain top talent.
Recognition and emotional salary play a crucial role in employee engagement and can help mitigate turnover.
AI applications in talent acquisition can provide valuable insights and help identify potential risks, but ethical considerations should be taken into account when monitoring employee communications.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties
01:09 Discussion on AI and Digital Employees
07:21 US Justice Department Hires Chief AI Officer
12:26 Skills in Demand: AI and Generative AI
29:40 Study on Resume Changes
30:12 The Evolution of Resumes and Generative AI
31:59 Walmart's Acquisition of Vizio
33:23 Timeforge Labor Management Acquires Survey Connect
34:48 Podium Acquires Untapped
37:21 Layoffs.fy: A Resource for Layoff Information
38:36 The London Stock Exchange's Extended Parental Leave
41:16 Parental Leave Policies Around the World
44:29 The Impact of Compensation on Talent Recruitment and Retention
46:08 The Role of Recognition in Employee Engagement and Retention
51:18 AI Applications in Talent Acquisition and the Ethics of Monitoring

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February 18, 2024HireRight scores $1.65 Billion, Upwards fixes the $23Bn productivity crisis, And is the term diversity polarizing?
Summary
In this conversation, Ryan Leary and William Tincup discuss various topics, including the revival of Bing with OpenAI's support, the impact of childcare issues on employers, the importance of humane practices in managing layoffs, and the acquisition of HireRight by General Atlantic and StonePoint Capital. They also touch on the potential of generative AI and the need for leaders to understand and leverage its capabilities. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the HR and technology space. In this conversation, William Tincup and Ryan Leary discuss various topics related to human capital and the workplace. They explore the concept of thriving in a boundless world, the divisiveness of the word diversity, the importance of inclusion, and the rise of startups in the gig economy.

Takeaways
The war for talent between Google and Bing highlights the importance of talent acquisition and innovation in organizations.
Childcare issues have a significant impact on employers, and providing childcare benefits can improve the employee experience and productivity.
Managing layoffs with empathy and care is crucial to maintain a positive employer brand and support affected employees.
Acquisitions in the HR technology space, such as HireRight's acquisition by General Atlantic and StonePoint Capital, demonstrate the growth and potential of background screening companies.
Leaders need to evaluate and understand generative AI to leverage its capabilities and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving technology landscape. Deloitte's 2024 Global Human Capital Trends Research Report provides valuable insights on thriving in a boundless world.
The word diversity has become polarizing, and it may be more effective to focus on inclusion instead.
Startups are playing a significant role in the gig economy, and there is a growing market for services catering to self-employed and gig workers.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Barf Segment
01:07 Julie Knight Ludvigson's New Job at Culture Amp
02:04 Google vs. Bing
03:13 Bing's Revival with OpenAI's Support
04:33 Talent Acquisition and Talent War between Google and Bing
06:10 Improving Innovation through Talent Acquisition
07:34 Antagonistic AI and Challenging Assumptions
09:34 Upwards: Scaling Childcare and Supporting Working Parents
11:14 The Impact of Childcare Issues on Employers
12:00 The Employee Experience and Childcare Benefits
13:47 Managing Virtual Layoffs with Empathy and Care
15:33 Layoffs That Go Viral and the Importance of Humane Practices
18:20 HireRight's Acquisition by General Atlantic and StonePoint Capital
19:34 The Growth and Potential of Background Screening Companies
20:51 HiBob's Acquisition of Payroll Automation Platform, Pento
25:29 Leaders' Evaluation of Generative AI and the Gap in Usage
36:18 Thriving in a Boundless World
37:22 The Divisiveness of the Word Diversity
39:17 Moving from Diversity to Inclusion
41:16 Startups and the Gig Economy

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February 10, 2024Deepfake scam, Employee Theft causes $50bn in damages, and Employee right to disconnect
Summary
In this conversation, William Tincup and Ryan Leary discuss various topics including the hiring of Marisa Kacary at Wilson HCG, the high percentage of American workers actively looking for new jobs, the right to disconnect in Australia, the increase in office occupancy in the US, the hidden cost of employee theft, the flight risks of high performers and millennials with strict return to office mandates, the importance of financial wellness in the workplace, and the embedding of generative AI in Oracle and ADP Assist. In this episode, William Tincup and Ryan Leary discuss various topics in the HR technology space.
They cover technology for payroll and reporting, the strategic partnership between Workday and InSperity, funding news for Compa, the importance of offer letters and pay equity solutions, Paycom's global expansion, SpaceX facing retaliation claims, a deep fake scam in Hong Kong, Talent Tech Labs' ecosystem graphic, and Acadian Ventures Fund 2.
Takeaways
The hiring of a CMO at Wilson HCG is a significant move that puts the industry on notice.
30% of American workers actively looking for new jobs indicates a lack of loyalty to employers.
The right to disconnect is an important consideration for companies to prevent employee burnout.
The increase in office occupancy in the US is a positive sign for the economy.
Employee theft is a significant issue that can cost businesses billions of dollars.
Strict return to office mandates may lead to the loss of top talent.
Financial wellness programs are crucial for supporting employees' financial health.
The embedding of generative AI in Oracle and ADP Assist shows a focus on innovation in the HR tech space. Technology can handle tasks like payroll and reporting, freeing up human resources for more strategic work.
Workday's partnership with InSperity shows their commitment to serving small and mid-sized businesses.
Compa's funding round will enable them to further develop their offer letter and pay equity solutions.
Paycom's global expansion demonstrates their ambition to serve a wider market.
The deep fake scam in Hong Kong highlights the need for vigilance and verification in the age of AI.
Talent Tech Labs' ecosystem graphic provides a comprehensive overview of the talent management tech market.
Acadian Ventures' funding of early-stage work technology companies indicates the direction of the future of work.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Barf and the Week in Review
00:52 Discussion on Marisa Kacary's Hiring at Wilson HCG
02:12 Importance of Hiring a CMO at Wilson HCG
03:23 30% of American Workers Actively Looking for New Jobs
04:00 The Right to Disconnect in Australia
05:46 Increase in Office Occupancy in the US
06:24 The Need for Multi-Use Space in Commercial Real Estate
07:24 The Hidden Cost of Employee Theft
09:20 Flight Risks of High Performers and Millennials with Strict Return to Office Mandates
11:49 The Importance of Financial Wellness in the Workplace
13:15 Oracle's Embedding of Generative AI and ADP Assist
37:29 Technology for Payroll and Reporting
39:00 Workday and InSperity Partnership
40:08 Funding News: Compa
41:01 Compa's Offer Letter and Pay Equity Solutions
43:38 Paycom's Global Expansion
44:19 Paycom's New CMO
45:52 SpaceX Faces Retaliation Claims
46:48 Deep Fake Scam in Hong Kong
48:10 Talent Tech Labs' Ecosystem Graphic
48:54 Acadian Ventures Fund 2

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FAQs about The BARF:

How many episodes does The BARF have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.