In this podcast episode, I talk with Guy Berger about new data that shows that immigration policy is slowing the jobs market. See Homebase's Main Street Health Report here:  https://www.joinhomebase.com/data/september-2026-main-street-health-report  Guy Berger is a macroeconomist with expe...

HR has a a lot of processes. Together they make systems. Each program must connect directly back to core business goals and the business strategy. Former VP of HR Jim Utley explains why standalone performance reviews and disconnected processes create organizational friction instead of performance. L...

Mental fitness isn't just about building resilience, it's about knowing when to let go. In this episode, Nick and Hari explore why holding on to jobs, habits, relationships, and beliefs keeps you stuck, and the deeper fear and identity patterns that drive that grip. Through Hari's ten-year journey l...

Why does finding a job feel harder even though hiring technology keeps getting smarter? Monster.com founder and Boomband CEO Jeff Taylor explains how online recruiting evolved from newspaper ads and early job boards into today’s high-volume, AI-driven system. He explores why easy apply, ATS filterin...

How is AI changing writing careers, and can it actually replace a skilled copywriter? Joe Emery shares his experience navigating a difficult job market after five layoffs in five years and explains why he does not see AI itself as the biggest threat to professional writers. Instead, he believes effe...

AI can fake a photo, a screenshot, and even your voice—which means Laura Azzarella’s “trust but verify” rule just became non-negotiable for HR leaders, managers, and anyone handling workplace investigations. Laura breaks down several examples that most miss out on when considering investigations (re...