Best Contingent Workforce Podcasts (2025)

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EY's Dan Diasio on consulting's AI challenge 34:39

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How to get past AI fatigue and anxiety to a more expansive view of the technology's potential—bolstering knowledge work vs commoditizing expertise. As it guides organizations through the experimentation phaseand into redesigning business processes, the professional services giant isundergoing an internal transformation.…

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JFF's Maria Flynn on getting to good jobs 35:13

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What will it take to increase opportunity amid mounting economicuncertainty? The prominent nonprofit's multipronged approach to boosting job quality and promoting equity.By Harvard Business School

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Redefining success: Harrison Keller on the Texas higher-ed model 43:23

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The Lone Star State’s experiment in outcomes–based funding rewardsschools that produce “credentials of value.” Can focusing the curriculum onworkforce development give Texas an economic advantage and distribute resources equitably?By Harvard Business School

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BuildOps' Alok Chanani on rewiring commercial contracting 37:48

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Admin and logistics can be weak links in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical firms. This can limit growth and squander skilled technical labor, to the detriment of employers and workers alike. The BuildOps co-founder and CEO unpacks the benefits of integrated operations apps and the potential of AI-boosted platforms to improve prospects for …

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The contingent workforce and strategic storytelling with Mickey Pelletier 36:50

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In episode 3 of Launch Point, Jeremy is joined by joined by Mickey Pelletier, a powerhouse in contingent workforce strategy and the founder of CWM Strategies. Mickey has spent nearly two decades on every side of the CW ecosystem, from global consulting firms to MSPs and VMS providers to client-side leadership. He’s now helping both buyers and provi…

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Cisco's alignment strategy: Coordinating workforce and operations 36:13

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The benefits of cross-function collaboration, with FrancineKatsoudas, executive vice president and chief people, policy, and purposeofficer, and Jeetu Patel, president and chief product officer. How better integration within the corporate stack improves flexibility.By Harvard Business School

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Designing Equitable Workplaces 43:08

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The Harvard Kennedy School's Iris Bohnet and Siri Chilazi on the logic behind a systems-level approach to workplace fairness. How A-B testing and targeted interventions—incorporated in day-to-day workflow—can help organizations tap more of the talent pool.By Harvard Business School

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ETS’s Amit Sevak makes the case for continuous assessment 37:09

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The flagship firm is pushing the boundaries of testing, from K-12 through career. What are the implications for the workforce and society? And how does AI change the future of benchmarking?By Harvard Business School

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Vanguard's skills strategy for tech transformation 30:17

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Can the shareholder-owned discount brokerage giant parlay its investments in enterprise and cloud infrastructure into an AI-enabled expansion into new markets while improving productivity and service delivery? CIO Nitin Tandon explains the global workforce strategy underpinning the effort.By Harvard Business School

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Shake Shack’s test kitchen: Developing a good jobs and automation combo 39:36

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Shake Shack Chief Growth Officer Steph So and HBS professor Chris Stanton join Bill Kerr to discuss the fast-casual chain’s digital strategy and how technology is changing the dining experience and restaurant work, from frontline to back office.By Harvard Business School

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Organizational Change Management with Orlando 24:42

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In episode 2 of Launch Point, Jeremy is joined by Orlando Gafford, an expert in Organizational Change Management who’s helped companies like Medtronic, Cargill and Grainger successfully navigate transformation. Jeremy and Orlando discuss how to lead through change, empower teams and build lasting adoption -- especially during technology and process…

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Upwork’s Hayden Brown on bridging volatility with contingency 29:05

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"Freelance by choice" can sound like a rationalization—or putting on a brave face—but has the contract labor market improved for white-collar workers, as more, particularly younger professionals, opt in? A look at the benefits for both sides of the bargain and how AI changes the calculus.By Harvard Business School

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ManpowerGroup’s Jonas Prising on the new global talent equation 47:24

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The staffing giant’s chairman and CEO lays out the opportunities and risks in the fast-changing and fragmented labor market. Riding the genAI wave, addressing workers’ career development needs, RTO and flex-work, international talent flows, and the up-skilling imperative in the face growing polarization.…

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Redrawing the map to tech careers: Per Scholas CEO Plinio Ayala on skills, mobility, and AI 34:15

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After decades preparing workers from underserved communities for well-paid tech jobs, the workforce nonprofit is expanding its training, footprint, and funding strategy for its tuition-free programs. As AI redefines positions across the org chart, can bootcamps plus training top-ups, and a mix of hard and soft skills future-proof the Per Scholas fo…

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For Leaders - Navigating the Evolving DEI Landscape | Joelle Emerson (Co-Founder & CEO @ Paradigm) 40:08

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Joelle is the Co-Founder and CEO of Paradigm. Previously a civil rights lawyer, she represented clients in discrimination and harassment litigation and advocated for policies to ensure equal pay and workplace protections for women. Through her legal work, she witnessed firsthand the consequences of companies failing to build inclusive workplaces wh…

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AI in 2025 with Rachel Enstrom 36:51

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For the inaugural episode of Launch Point, Jeremy dives into all things AI with Horizontal Talent Senior Global Director of Marketing, Product & Tech, Rachel Enstrom. Key topics include: Horizontal’s approach to AI adoption Identifying the right use cases for AI A strategic approach to AI implementation Measuring success and optimizing AI adoption …

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Erik Brynjolfsson on how AI is rewriting the rules of the economy 36:00

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The Stanford economist unpacks AI’s impact on work and productivity, its limitations, and wider implications. He also lays out what organizations can do to get more out of the technology as they invest in the transformation. And he updates his longstanding research into augmenting traditional GDP metrics to capture the value of digital goods and se…

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Hiring your First DEI Full Timer? | Kamana Khadka (Manager - DEI @ Cable ONE) 38:29

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Kamana joined Cable One/Sparklight in 2021 as the company’s first full-time Manager of DE&I. Under her leadership, Cable ONE was recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Places to Work for Women 2023” by both Newsweek and Women in Cable & Telecommunications. She holds an Advanced Diversity Professional Certification from Cornell University and serv…

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Cal Newport on slow productivity and next-wave AI 40:53

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Joe Fuller welcomes back the Georgetown computer scientist and leading observer of knowledge work, who reprises his argument against busyness as the default mode. Also, cracking the productivity code, parsing AI's potential, and better work-life balance.By Harvard Business School

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301 - The Truth About Trauma - Why Trauma Sticks & How to Rewire It 22:23

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Trauma. It’s a word we throw around a lot, but do we really understand it? Here’s the truth: Trauma isn’t about the event. It’s not the car crash. Not the violent past. Not the heartbreak. It’s about what happens inside you after. Two people can go through the same hell—one rises, the other breaks. Why? That’s what we’re digging into today. 💥 Insid…

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David Deming on workforce shifts and the future of college 38:00

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AI's early impact on the labor market: Are claims of revolutionary change overblown? The Harvard economist presents the long view on technological disruption and updates the post-secondary picture.By Harvard Business School

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300 - The Truth About Mental Health Labels 15:41

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The Truth About Mental Health Labels In this episode, we explore the impact of mental health labels and how they can sometimes hinder our progress rather than help us heal. Mental health diagnoses like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD are widely used, but what if these labels are limiting our growth? We discuss the difference between using a lab…

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Ed Glaeser on Cities, Work, and Why America Struggles to Build 34:36

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The Harvard urban economist assesses the post-Covid health of cities, rural development, zoning and the stagnation of the U.S. housing industry, the impact of AI, and more.By Harvard Business School

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299 - The Dark Side of Group Therapy No One Talks About! 11:34

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Is group therapy really helping, or is it keeping you stuck? In this episode, I explore the hidden downsides of group therapy and why it might not be the answer you think it is. While it can offer connection and validation, many people find themselves trapped in an emotional echo chamber—repeating the same struggles rather than finding solutions. I…

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298 - Yoga Nidra & NSDR: Unlock Deep Relaxation and Mental Clarity 21:54

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Welcome to today’s episode of Your Absolute Mind Podcast! I’m Paula, a clinical therapist and counsellor, and I’m so excited to introduce you to a practice that’s taking mental health by storm: Yoga Nidra and its modern cousin, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR). 🧠 In this episode, we’ll explore: • What Yoga Nidra is and how Dr. Andrew Huberman brought NSD…

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Positive prompts: Sal Khan on AI in the classroom and beyond 36:07

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Will the technology democratize access to world-class education or increase inequality? Khan's journey from highly informed skeptic to champion of ethical AI. The HBS graduate and Khan Academy founder explains his nonprofit's pioneering strategy. Also, workforce development, competency-based learning, and skills-based hiring.…

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297 - The Truth About Mental Health: The Next Chapter 10:38

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Welcome to the final episode of Your Absolute Mind Podcast! But don’t worry—this isn’t goodbye. It’s the beginning of something even bigger and better. Since launching in 2014, this podcast has evolved from discussing hypnosis to exploring the depths of mental health, personal empowerment, and creating lasting habits for well-being. Now, it’s time …

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OneTen CEO Debbie Dyson: Why "skills-first" builds a better workforce 32:48

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In taking aim at degree inflation, the corporate-led good jobs coalition looks to boost economic opportunity, address skills gaps, and create a more equitable and inclusive workforce. OneTen helps employers navigate the uncertain new normal of hiring and advancement while expanding their talent pipelines.…