This Week at Work: An HR and Employment Law Show

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The only show to offer employers and Human Resource professionals practical and timely insights into the workplace Powered by AAIM Employers’ Association and Ogletree Deakins. A Feature Group USA production. This Week at Work is the only show about the workplace that offers you front row seats AND a microphone, featuring human resource professionals and experts in employment law to bring you practical, timely and accurate insights so you can more effectively lead your organization. Join Phil, Burt, and other subject matter experts every Thursday at 7:30 am Central, for topics ranging from people management and compensation trends, to decoding the federal and local laws affecting your organization. This Week at Work was proud to be the premier news source and sounding board for human resource professionals and business owners who fought for their businesses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The feedback our podcast received was humbling - and you better believe we’ll be on the front line helping you build an even stronger workplace during the next crisis.

  1. HACE 2 DÍAS · VIDEO

    Making the Shift: HR Operator to HR Leader

    Send in your questions to hrask.org or leave your questions in the chat! Many HR professionals feel stuck in administrative roles. This episode of This Week at Work features Phil and Burt with Kris Gfell (Business Manager at AAIM) to explore how HR professionals can evolve from operational tasks to business leadership. The discussion will cover current HR challenges, organizational needs, and essential skills. Plus - don’t miss the critical payroll tax update that could cost your company if you’re not ahead of it. Become a member today! Click the link below: https://aaimea.org/membership/ Timestamps:  01:27 – Halloween Jokes and Payroll Update 02:44 – Lawyer on the Clock: EEOC Power Shift 08:00 – Government Shutdown Costs Businesses 09:12 – Fed Rate Cuts and AI Layoffs 13:00 – Fun with NEO: The $20K Office Robot 20:23 – Guest Chris Gfell on HR Strategy 22:40 – How HR Becomes a Strategic Partner 33:06 – Closing: Embracing Change in HR

    38 min

  2. 23 OCT · VIDEO

    Women Are Losing Pay – What Employers Can Do

    Episode 349: New research shows women’s earnings are falling further behind - but the reasons go beyond bias. With return-to-office mandates, childcare costs, and promotion patterns, Phil, Burt, and fan favorite Mikey Mac unpack what’s really driving women’s declining pay. They’ll also share what employers can do right now to close the gap, retain key talent, and build trust through fair compensation strategies. Timestamps:  00:08 – Opening Topic:  women earn $0.81 for every dollar men earn. 01:32 – Government Shutdown: how the NLRB and EEOC slowdowns are affecting employers. 02:54 – Special Guest Returns: Compensation expert Mikey Mac joins the show. 04:29 – Lawyer on the Clock: Thrive Inc. case expanding NLRB remedies for unfair labor practices. 08:19 – Federal judge strikes down Biden-era protections under the Affordable Care Act. 11:01 – HR Reminder: Illinois’ personnel file access law and why employers must stay compliant. 16:51 – Main Discussion: Phil and Mike dive into the gender pay gap and why it’s widening again. 19:01 – Companies offering “return-to-office” pay incentives and how it may worsen pay inequity. 23:08 – Families spend up to 24% of income on daycare, influencing women at work.  26:12 – Should pay be based on competency or tenure? The panel debates what’s fair and legal. 33:31 – Payroll tax and fringe benefit updates for 2026 and how to join AAIM’s December sessions.

    35 min

  3. 16 OCT · VIDEO

    How AI Is Rewriting The Manager's Role

    Send in your questions to hrask.org or leave your questions in the chat! This Thursday on This Week at Work, we’re joined by KVJ, founder of Tough Day, the AI workplace advisor reshaping the way managers manage. From the conference circuit to the C-suite, there’s a growing realization: AI isn’t just about automation - it’s about elevation. Phil shares his CEO Conference wake-up call, KVJ breaks down how Tuffy helps managers lead in real time, and Burt explores the legal and human side of AI in the workplace. If you think AI is a “someday” tool - you’re already behind. 00:08 – Phil fires up on AI’s impact on management 00:50 – Burt’s workplace news: “Artificial Labor” in the Senate 01:48 – Blues talk and catching up with Phil & Burt 03:16 – Previewing today’s guest on AI innovation 04:37 – Meet KVJ: Founder of Tough Day and “Tuffy” 07:10 – How Tuffy helps managers handle real workplace issues 17:30 – Behind the scenes: “Wizard of Oz” testing 20:05 – Lawyer on the Clock: “Well… that depends.” 31:02 – The “Aloha Spirit” story that boosted adoption 34:35 – How to learn more about Tuffy + episode close

    36 min

  4. 9 OCT · VIDEO

    Government Shutdown: HR in Crisis

    Send in your questions to hrask.org or leave your questions in the chat! We’re breaking down the implications of the October 1st government shutdown with special guest, D.C. insider Jim Plunkett. What does this mean for E-Verify, immigration processes, labor agency operations, and your compliance deadlines? With uncertainty on Capitol Hill, HR leaders can’t afford to wait. Tune in for expert guidance, practical solutions, and a few laughs to carry you through the chaos. Timestamps:  0:00 – Show intro: Phil, Burt, and Nick kick things off 3:10 – Guest introduction: Jim Plunkett joins from Washington D.C. 3:42 – Lawyer on the Clock: Burt breaks down an Eighth Circuit case on drug testing and at-will employment 8:16 – Senate confirms key Trump-era appointees at the EEOC, Wage & Hour, and OSHA 11:00 – AI and the future of work: Bernie Sanders’ “artificial labor” warning and the 32-hour workweek debate 15:27 – Introducing next week’s guest on AI, Katherine Von Jahn 16:15 – Jim Plunkett’s update from D.C.: Inside the government shutdown 18:11 – What could force Congress to act—military pay, TSA, and market pressure 20:08 – Key political standoff: healthcare subsidies vs. funding extension 25:43 – The H-1B visa reentry fee controversy and legal challenges 28:04 – Who’s still working? USPS, federal workers, and unemployment pay 31:22 – E-Verify shutdown: What employers still must do 32:57 – EEOC dynamics: How the lone Democrat could stall GOP momentum

    34 min

  5. 2 OCT · VIDEO

    Advance Your HR Career/Strengthen Your Company’s Pipeline

    Send in your questions to hrask.org or leave your questions in the chat! Are today's HR professionals being promoted faster than they're prepared? In this week’s episode of This Week at Work, Phil and Burt tackle a pressing question: What does it really take to move from an entry-level HR role to an executive position? With rapid promotions and shrinking knowledge banks, HR leaders must now develop faster and smarter than ever. Tune in for real talk, legal insights, and actionable strategies for climbing the HR ladder with confidence and competence. Timestamps:  00:00 – Welcome to This Week at Work 00:09 – Why HR leaders often feel unprepared 01:42 – Developing your career and leadership readiness 04:09 – Are leaders born or made? 04:58 – Lawyer on the Clock: Government shutdown & workplace impact 07:25 – How the shutdown affects NLRB, EEOC & DOL 13:20 – TSA, travel, and essential functions during the shutdown 19:26 – Boeing negotiations, unions, and leadership lessons 25:01 – Risks of promoting too quickly in HR 29:55 – How emerging HR leaders can prepare for executive roles

    35 min

  6. 25 SEP · VIDEO

    Help Wanted: Can AI Fill The Workforce Gap?

    Send in your questions to hrask.org or leave your questions in the chat! Episode 345: A shrinking workforce and the rapid rise of AI has been one of the biggest topics shaking up HR and every industry today. Will automation truly step in for the millions of workers that are projected to lose in the coming decades or will it just create bigger gaps in skills and opportunity? In this episode, we get our hands dirty in the data, explore what it means for employers, and tackle the questions HR pros are already asking. Timestamps:  0:00 – Welcome and Intro   2:37 – AI Displacing Workers   3:51 – Phil on how AI will affect us and our times   7:26 – Developing "Assistants" via AI – Phil's View   9:56 – AI in the Legal World & Filling the Talent Gap   12:14 – AI Generation vs Smartphone Growth & Internet Era   14:46 – Days Before AI: How Far We've Come   16:12 – AI Addressing Labor Gaps   18:06 – Fields Impacted by AI   23:02 – Laughs with AI Robots   24:06 – Lawyer on the Clock   24:16 – H-1B Visa Holders Entering the US   30:06 – Government Shutdown & Mass Firings   33:54 – Wrap Up

    35 min

  7. 18 SEP · VIDEO

    FOR REAL THIS TIME | Is AI Making Us Dumber? From Stupidity to Singularity and Beyond!

    Send in your questions to hrask.org or leave your questions in the chat! Download the key takeaways from this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/rpzccu99 For REAL this time! Last week we were unable to get to the topic we’ve been wanting to discuss, but tomorrow we’re diving in head first! AI is reshaping society and the workplace at lightning speed, but is it also making us less sharp, less aware, maybe even “stupid”? Burt and Phil get back to tackling whether AI is dumbing us down, which jobs are safe… for now, and just how close we might be to the Singularity. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Show Kickoff 02:00 – Employment Law Update Recap 03:00 – Is AI making us smarter or dumber? 06:00 – “Map Amnesia” and technology dependence 08:30 – Jobs most at risk of AI displacement 12:00 – Skill erosion & critical thinking concerns 15:00 – Generational gaps in AI reliance 18:45 – Pop culture warnings: Terminator, Matrix & Singularity 24:10 – Lawyer on the Clock: Walmart FCRA Lawsuit 27:50 – Women leaving the workforce & job market shifts 35:00 – Key takeaways & upcoming workshop

    37 min

  8. 11 SEP · VIDEO

    Is AI Making Us Dumber? From Stupidity to Singularity and Beyond!

    Send in your questions to hrask.org or leave your questions in the chat! Key takeaways from this episode: https://tinyurl.com/rpzccu99 In episode 343, Phil and Burt reflect on the anniversary of 9/11 and how recent tragedies, from school shootings to political violence, affect today’s workplace. We also take a dive into AI and leadership. A Future So Dull, You Gotta Wear Google Goggles? Artificial intelligence is transforming society and the workplace at breakneck speed. But there is evidence that AI is also making us less strategic, less situationally aware, even “stupid”? Burt and Phil wrestle with whether AI is making us less intelligent, which jobs are resilient to AI (for now), and understanding how close we might be to the Singularity. Timestamps:  00:00 – Reflecting on 9/11 and current events 02:05 – Tragedies impacting today’s workplace 04:30 – Division in America vs. unity after 9/11 07:15 – How leaders can guide sensitive conversations 10:35 – Respectful dialogue vs. conflict at work 13:15 – Building pride and belonging in company culture 15:45 – Why culture matters more than ever in the age of AI 18:15 – Viewer comment: “Divided States of America” 21:26 – Lawyer on the Clock: Muldrow case & workplace impact 29:00 – Closing thoughts: hugs, leadership, and what’s next

    33 min
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The only show to offer employers and Human Resource professionals practical and timely insights into the workplace Powered by AAIM Employers’ Association and Ogletree Deakins. A Feature Group USA production. This Week at Work is the only show about the workplace that offers you front row seats AND a microphone, featuring human resource professionals and experts in employment law to bring you practical, timely and accurate insights so you can more effectively lead your organization. Join Phil, Burt, and other subject matter experts every Thursday at 7:30 am Central, for topics ranging from people management and compensation trends, to decoding the federal and local laws affecting your organization. This Week at Work was proud to be the premier news source and sounding board for human resource professionals and business owners who fought for their businesses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The feedback our podcast received was humbling - and you better believe we’ll be on the front line helping you build an even stronger workplace during the next crisis.

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