Work 2.0: The Podcast

Rachel Wells
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Work 2.0: The Podcast is your weekly briefing on careers, money, AI, and what’s next, hosted by Rachel Wells, LinkedIn Top Voice, award-winning entrepreneur, and Forbes contributor. Each week, Rachel breaks down the most important stories shaping the future of work, sharing her own insights alongside conversations with trailblazing experts, founders, and thought leaders. Whether you're building a career, a business, or a portfolio of income streams, this is your go-to show for staying relevant, profitable, and future-ready. therealrachelwells.substack.com

  1. 3d ago

    Could Your First Remote Job Damage Your Career Growth? | Dr. Joshua Mask, Ep. #41

    Is remote work hurting Gen Z’s pay, professional development, and long-term career growth? In this episode of Work 2.0, Rachel Wells speaks with Temple University economist and former recruiter Joshua Mask about his new research separating the effects of remote work from generative AI on entry-level jobs and young workers. Mask’s research found that people entering remote-work-exposed occupations after 2020 earned about 1.8% less per hour and 2% less annually. On a $50,000 salary, that represents roughly $1,000 a year. But the explanation is more complicated than the headline. The difference could reflect the money workers save by avoiding a commute. It could reflect pandemic-era learning loss. It could also reveal a deeper early-career problem: remote workers may receive less training, feedback, professional socialization and access to the relationships that help people progress. Rachel and Joshua examine: • Whether remote work is affecting entry-level pay• Why the first few years of a career are economically significant• The relationship between remote work, AI and entry-level jobs• Why remote-capable jobs are often highly exposed to generative AI• What young professionals may miss when beginning their careers fully remotely• How proximity, feedback and informal learning influence career advancement• Why relationship-building could become more valuable as AI automates routine work• How employers can develop young talent in remote and hybrid workplaces• Why companies still need a strong talent pipeline in the AI era• What leaders risk when they treat AI as a replacement for workforce development This conversation moves beyond the familiar return-to-office argument. It examines how remote work is changing the way career capital, workplace relationships and professional credibility are built, particularly for graduates and early-career professionals. WHO SHOULD WATCH OR LISTEN? This episode is for: • Gen Z professionals, graduates and people beginning their first job• Employees considering fully remote or hybrid roles• Parents, educators and career advisers supporting young professionals• CEOs, HR leaders and talent acquisition teams• Managers responsible for remote onboarding, training and development• Employers building entry-level talent pipelines• Anyone concerned about AI, remote work and the future of entry-level careers Work 2.0 is the podcast about AI, power, and the future of work, hosted by Rachel Wells. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe

    Could Your First Remote Job Damage Your Career Growth? | Dr. Joshua Mask, Ep. #41

  2. Aug 3

    The Resume Is Failing Job Seekers. Can AI Interviews Fix Hiring? | Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait, Ep. #40

    The resume has long been the gateway to work. Now it may be failing the very people it is supposed to represent. In this Work 2.0 conversation, Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait explains the “AI hiring doom loop”: candidates use AI to submit more applications, employers use AI to filter the flood, and more qualified people struggle to be seen. Chait shares with Rachel why recruiters are handling 412% more applications while teams are roughly half the size they once were, why he says about 97% of applications may never receive human attention, and how an earlier landmark study found identical resumes with traditionally Black-sounding names received 50% fewer callbacks. Can structured, transparent AI interviews move hiring beyond credentials, college names, and keyword-stuffed resumes? Or will AI deepen the distrust already breaking the job market? Listen for Chait’s case for skills-based hiring, candidate choice and transparency, third-party bias audits, and the durable skills graduates need as AI reshapes work. This episode is for job seekers, recent graduates, career changers, recruiters, hiring leaders, and anyone frustrated by sending applications into a system that increasingly feels impossible to navigate. Work 2.0 is the podcast about AI, power, and the future of work, hosted by Rachel Wells. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe

    The Resume Is Failing Job Seekers. Can AI Interviews Fix Hiring? | Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait, Ep. #40

  3. Jul 27

    Substack, Pangram, and the Future of AI Content | Rachel Wells, Ep. #39

    Substack has partnered with Pangram to introduce AI text detection, reigniting the debate over AI-generated content, creator authenticity, and whether readers can still trust what they consume online. In this solo episode of Work 2.0, Senior Forbes Contributor Rachel Wells examines Substack’s new “scan for AI text” feature and what it could mean for writers, journalists, newsletter creators, thought leaders, and the wider creator economy. As platforms such as LinkedIn become increasingly saturated with generic AI content and automated engagement, Rachel argues that transparency will become one of the most important sources of credibility online. She explains why readers and paying subscribers deserve to understand how creators use artificial intelligence, particularly when they are purchasing access to someone’s expertise, perspective, and original thinking. Rachel also shares her own AI writing workflow, including how she transforms original voice notes, ideas, reporting, and industry insights into structured Work 2.0 newsletters while retaining her distinctive voice. She contrasts ethical AI assistance with handing the entire creative process over to a machine and mass-producing content without genuine expertise behind it. The episode also explores Rachel’s TRUST AI Framework, why transparency is essential for successful AI adoption, and how creators and organizations can use AI to improve their work without sacrificing human judgment, credibility, or trust. Topics include: • Substack and Pangram’s AI detection partnership• AI slop on LinkedIn and social media• Trust, transparency, and authenticity online• Ethical AI use for writers and content creators• The future of newsletters and digital publishing• Human expertise in the generative AI era• Rachel Wells’ TRUST AI Framework• How to use AI without surrendering your voice Work 2.0 is the podcast about AI, power, and the future of work, hosted by Rachel Wells. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe

    Substack, Pangram, and the Future of AI Content | Rachel Wells, Ep. #39

  4. Jul 20

    A Psychologist Talks Layoffs, Emotional Agility, & Safety In The AI Workplace | Susan David, Ep. #38

    Are you worried about the impact of AI on your workforce and on your wellbeing and mental health? Join Rachel Wells and guest Susan David, a leading psychologist, as they dive into the critical human skills needed for 2030 and beyond. In this episode, we unpack why AI is commoditizing expertise and why “human-centric” leadership is now the single biggest predictor of successful organizational transformation. Susan shares actionable insights on: * Building psychological safety in the workplace. * Moving beyond basic EQ into Emotional Agility to manage ambiguity. * The difference between “wounds” and “scars” in professional leadership. * Why self-compassion is the ultimate antidote to shame during workplace layoffs and uncertainty. If you are a leader, HR professional, or employee navigating the changing dynamics of work, this conversation provides the tools to stay grounded, resilient, and human in an automated world. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe

    A Psychologist Talks Layoffs, Emotional Agility, & Safety In The AI Workplace | Susan David, Ep. #38

  5. Jul 13

    How AI Reveals the Hidden Leaders Traditional HR Systems Overlook | Eric Mosley, CEO, Workhuman, Ep. #37

    In this episode of Work 2.0: On the Road, Rachel Wells speaks with Eric Mosley, Founder and CEO of Workhuman, about the human intelligence transforming the future of work. For more than two decades, Eric has focused on the role of recognition, connection, and purpose in organizational life. He explains how thousands of everyday recognition moments can create a powerful source of people data. Those moments can reveal: * Who employees trust and rely on * Who is already demonstrating leadership * Which skills and talents traditional systems overlook * How work actually gets done inside an organization * Which people may become future leaders * Where AI can generate deeper insights for HR and executives This conversation examines why recognition data may become one of the most important sources of intelligence for AI-powered human capital management. Rachel and Eric also explore the growing importance of human experience, workplace behavior, leadership potential, and human intelligence in an AI-driven economy. If you work in senior leadership, people management, or HR, this is a must-listen. Topics discussed: * AI in HR and leadership * Human intelligence * Employee recognition * Hidden workplace talent and eadership potential * People analytics * And the future of work 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe

    How AI Reveals the Hidden Leaders Traditional HR Systems Overlook | Eric Mosley, CEO, Workhuman, Ep. #37

  6. Jun 29

    Neil Patel On Life After the Website: What Every Marketer Needs To Know About AI & Search, Ep. #36

    In this episode, Rachel Wells sits down with Neil Patel (NP Digital) for SXSW London, discussing how AI, large language models, and search agents are changing where customers find and buy. We talk: * Implications for publishers and content professionals * The rise of platform and agent‑driven commerce * What marketers must track now * The skills marketing professionals and leaders need to build immediately Practical advice includes structured data, fresh content, digital PR, and using industry‑trained AI and AI+human workflows, plus real examples like HighLevel and Ubersuggest for tracking and performance. Why listen: Ideal for founders, marketing leaders, publishers, and content teams who need to adapt quickly: concrete next steps and a mindset for experimentation in an AI-first landscape. Learn which metrics matter now and discover how to avoid AI slop. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe

    Neil Patel On Life After the Website: What Every Marketer Needs To Know About AI & Search, Ep. #36

  7. Jun 22

    AI Hiring Tops 1M Jobs & Brings 118% Salary Surge, With PwC's Chief AI Officer Dan Priest, Ep. #35

    In this episode, Rachel Wells sits down with Dan Priest, Chief AI Officer at PwC, about the newly released AI Jobs Barometer 2026 and what it means for graduates, leaders, HR teams, and high-achieving professionals. What you’ll hear: * Why AI-exposed roles are growing and paying more: AI-skilled jobs show an average wage premium of 62%, with some industries seeing premiums as high as 118%. * Rapid demand for AI skills: job postings requiring AI skills rose 66% year-on-year. * Where the growth is happening: healthcare, professional services, financial services and consumer markets are leading the way — and manufacturing is catching up (a ~14% uptick in AI/developer roles). * How wages are shifting: many AI-exposed roles are seeing wage growth (some categories around ~20%), even as entry-level hiring dynamics change. * The “U‑shaped” labor market: why high- and low-exposure jobs are moving the most, while middle-skill roles lag. * What early-career professionals and leaders should do: rethink hiring, invest in apprenticeship-style training, and focus talent on growth and innovation agendas. Why listen: If you hire, lead, mentor graduates, or are charting your own career path, this episode breaks down where opportunity and risk live in the AI era. Practical advice on skills, hiring, and where to invest in AI talent. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe

    AI Hiring Tops 1M Jobs & Brings 118% Salary Surge, With PwC's Chief AI Officer Dan Priest, Ep. #35

  8. Jun 16

    Josh Bersin + Rachel Wells Explain: Will AI Cut HR Teams 50% Before 2030? Ep. #34

    Join Rachel Wells on Work 2.0 on this early-released episode as she chats with renowned HR analyst and podcaster Josh Bersin about how artificial intelligence will reshape HR by 2030. Josh explains why HR headcount could shrink 30–50% for administrative roles as AI and “super-agents” automate record-keeping, scheduling, and training authoring — while strategic HR work expands from ~30% to 75%. Rachel and Josh discuss practical guidance on: * Reimagining processes instead of simply automating old workflows * How HR can move from compliance-heavy work to enabling dynamic teams and company growth * The role of domain-specific AI like Galileo in plugging into company data to deliver manager-level insights, skills comparisons, and performance recommendations * Reskilling pathways for HR professionals to move into coaching, AI supervision, and business-partner roles This episode is a must-listen for HR leaders, managers, and founders, offering actionable ideas to start simplifying recruiting, L&D, and performance workflows today and build a people-first strategy for 2030. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe

    Josh Bersin + Rachel Wells Explain: Will AI Cut HR Teams 50% Before 2030? Ep. #34
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Work 2.0: The Podcast is your weekly briefing on careers, money, AI, and what’s next, hosted by Rachel Wells, LinkedIn Top Voice, award-winning entrepreneur, and Forbes contributor. Each week, Rachel breaks down the most important stories shaping the future of work, sharing her own insights alongside conversations with trailblazing experts, founders, and thought leaders. Whether you're building a career, a business, or a portfolio of income streams, this is your go-to show for staying relevant, profitable, and future-ready. therealrachelwells.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Rachel Wells
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
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