100 episodes

Join NAWB President/CEO, Ron Painter as he interviews public and private sector leaders in workforce development, education, business and economic development on key workforce issues and investment strategies to help America compete globally.

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    • 4.7 • 9 Ratings

Join NAWB President/CEO, Ron Painter as he interviews public and private sector leaders in workforce development, education, business and economic development on key workforce issues and investment strategies to help America compete globally.

    E129: Meet Brad Turner-Little, CEO of NAWB

    E129: Meet Brad Turner-Little, CEO of NAWB

    Tune in for this special episode as Mike Fazio, Co-President of Workforce180 and Metrix Learning, interviews Brad Turner-Little, the new CEO of NAWB. Brad talks about his career journey and outlines his vision for NAWB. 
     

    • 27 min
    E128: Mental Health in the Workplace: How Workforce Boards Can Support Wellness at Work

    E128: Mental Health in the Workplace: How Workforce Boards Can Support Wellness at Work

    John R. Blosnich, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for LGBTQ+ Health Equity at the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work at USC, joins the program to discuss the impact of mental health in the workplace. Discover the impact of the pandemic on workers’ mental health and the life disruptions that can lead to suicidal ideation. John also reveals why workforce professionals often come in contact with individuals who may be experiencing a life crisis and how to best support job seekers who may have mental health challenges.

    • 29 min
    E127: The Employment Consequences of Robots

    E127: The Employment Consequences of Robots

    Jay Dixon, an economist for Statistics Canada, joins the program to discuss the research that his organization has conducted about robots and the impact of robots on various industries. Jay reveals three major takeaways from the study and the impact of robots on middle-skill jobs. Discover the correlation between robot adoption and worker shortages in different countries.  
     

    • 34 min
    E126: Google Career Certificates: Providing Job Training in Fast Growing Fields

    E126: Google Career Certificates: Providing Job Training in Fast Growing Fields

    This episode features a conversation with Janice Fidalgo, Product Marketing Manager for Grow with Google, as she provides an overview of the tools and resources available to help job seekers grow their skills. Discover some of the career certificates available through Grow with Google and their partnership with NAWB. You’ll also learn about how the career certificates can help employers identify top talent.

    • 26 min
    E125: Quiet Quitting and Workplace Mental Health

    E125: Quiet Quitting and Workplace Mental Health

    Author and consultant Oreste D'Aversa joins the program to discuss the phenomenon of "quiet quitting" and the impact that it has on the workforce. Oreste reveals the definition of quiet quitting and some of the reasons behind it. Discover the importance of communication between employees and employers, and how employers can address quiet quitting if it is occurring in their organization. You'll also hear about the importance of mental wellness in the workplace and learn a meditation exercise that can be done in any location in only a few minutes. 

    • 27 min
    E124: The Economy and Youth Labor Force Participation: With Economist Dr. Paul Harrington

    E124: The Economy and Youth Labor Force Participation: With Economist Dr. Paul Harrington

    Dr. Paul Harrington, Professor, and Director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy at Drexel University, returns to the program to provide an updated look at the economy and the labor market. Paul discusses the shift of the regional labor markets, the impact of remote work and the changing dynamics of labor relationships. Discover labor participation rates among youth.

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

DFTBA Dan ,

Essential intelligence

The world of work is rapidly changing and it’s hard to keep up. This is a great podcast providing essential information to help build a better way to work.

Doug Foresta ,

Powerful podcast about workforce development

Really enjoy the concise episodes and Ron’s interview style. I’m adding this to my list of “must listen” podcasts.

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