Best Remote Workforce Security Podcasts (2026)

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The Entitlement Culture Is Real And Nobody Wants To Talk About It 19:15

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4h ago19:15

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Most organizations aren't shaping the future of work, they're chasing it. In this episode, I share what CHROs admit privately but rarely say out loud: HR has become reactive, stuck in firefighting mode, and focused on looking good instead of doing what actually drives results. Traditional HR metrics are backward-looking, accountability has eroded, …

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The Entitlement Culture Is Real And Nobody Wants To Talk About It 19:15

3h ago19:15

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Most organizations aren't shaping the future of work, they're chasing it. In this episode, I share what CHROs admit privately but rarely say out loud: HR has become reactive, stuck in firefighting mode, and focused on looking good instead of doing what actually drives results. Traditional HR metrics are backward-looking, accountability has eroded, …

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Best Budget-Friendly Cloud Storage Options for Smart Users 13:13

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Explore the top 7 budget-friendly cloud storage options that offer secure, reliable, and affordable data storage for smart users without compromising performance.

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Amazon Tightens The Screws, Workers Lose Confidence, and Job Openings Fall 19:27

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January 8, 2026: In today's episode of Future Ready Today, I break down the most important future-of-work stories shaping how work is actually changing right now. I look at new research showing workers rank AI as one of the top forces shaping their workplace — even as pay and work-life balance remain their biggest concerns. I examine why Amazon is …

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Amazon Tightens The Screws, Workers Lose Confidence, and Job Openings Fall 19:27

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January 8, 2026: In today's episode of Future Ready Today, I break down the most important future-of-work stories shaping how work is actually changing right now. I look at new research showing workers rank AI as one of the top forces shaping their workplace — even as pay and work-life balance remain their biggest concerns. I examine why Amazon is …

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How Open Context Layers Help Enterprises Build, Govern, & Scale Agentic AI - with Prukalpa Sankar of Atlan 24:54

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Today's guest is Prukalpa Sankar, Co-Founder & CEO at Atlan. Atlan is a metadata platform delivering data and AI governance. Combining enterprise data with AI infrastructure with business context and security, Atlan allows humans and AI agents to find, trust, and govern data across the entire enterprise. Prukalpa joins Emerj Editorial Director Matt…

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How We Accidentally Lowered the Bar in the Name of Employee Experience 16:20

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January 7, 2026: Nearly a decade ago, I wrote The Employee Experience Advantage to challenge organizations to move beyond perks, surveys, and surface-level engagement. Since then, employee experience has become a top priority—but in many cases, we've lost sight of what it actually means. In this episode, I share why post-pandemic workplace strategi…

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How We Accidentally Lowered the Bar in the Name of Employee Experience 16:20

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January 7, 2026: Nearly a decade ago, I wrote The Employee Experience Advantage to challenge organizations to move beyond perks, surveys, and surface-level engagement. Since then, employee experience has become a top priority—but in many cases, we've lost sight of what it actually means. In this episode, I share why post-pandemic workplace strategi…

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Reducing R&D Cycle Time in Pharma Without Increasing Regulatory Risk - with Vaithi Bharath of Bayer 38:01

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Today's guest is Vaithi Bharath, Associate Director of Data Science & AI Solutions at Bayer. Bharath joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to break down why clinical R&D timelines often slip for reasons that have little to do with model performance. Rather, delays compound when data moves across fragmented systems, teams rely on slow hando…

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Bank of America on Gen Z Fears, AI Slowing Productivity, and the Rise of Workplace Non-Compliers 23:36

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January 6, 2026: Is AI actually increasing productivity — or just shifting responsibility without reward? In this episode of Future Ready Today, I unpack seven of the most important future-of-work stories shaping leadership decisions right now. From why Gen Z is entering the workforce anxious about AI, to new evidence that AI can slow work down ins…

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Bank of America on Gen Z Fears, AI Slowing Productivity, and the Rise of Workplace Non-Compliers 23:36

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January 6, 2026: Is AI actually increasing productivity — or just shifting responsibility without reward? In this episode of Future Ready Today, I unpack seven of the most important future-of-work stories shaping leadership decisions right now. From why Gen Z is entering the workforce anxious about AI, to new evidence that AI can slow work down ins…

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Data Solutions for Tailoring Agronomic Support to Meet Regional Needs - with Tami Craig Schilling of Bayer Crop Science 34:48

4d ago34:48

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Today's guest is Tami Craig Schilling, Vice President of Agronomic Digital Innovation at Bayer Crop Science. Tami brings decades of expertise in agricultural sales, R&D, and digital tools for farmer support. Tami joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how generative AI delivers localized recommendations across the plan-plant-grow…

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Behind the Scenes of CEO Succession Planning: How Organizations Decide Who Leads Next W/ Debbie Pickle, CHRO of Williams 55:33

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When a longtime CEO steps down, it's not just a change in leadership—it's a shift in the organization's heartbeat. After 40 years of service, Williams faced exactly that moment: a legacy to honor, a culture to protect, and a future to build. But how do you preserve stability while ushering in transformation? In this episode, Debbie Pickle, Senior V…

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Behind the Scenes of CEO Succession Planning: How Organizations Decide Who Leads Next W/ Debbie Pickle, CHRO of Williams 55:33

5d ago55:33

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When a longtime CEO steps down, it's not just a change in leadership—it's a shift in the organization's heartbeat. After 40 years of service, Williams faced exactly that moment: a legacy to honor, a culture to protect, and a future to build. But how do you preserve stability while ushering in transformation? In this episode, Debbie Pickle, Senior V…

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Why Agentic and Conversational AI Products Are Not What CX Leaders Think - with Baker Johnson of UJET 33:06

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Today's guest is Baker Johnson, Chief Business Officer at UJET. UJET is a next-generation cloud contact center platform that leverages AI to modernize the customer experience. Baker joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explain why conversational and agentic AI often fall short in CX, and how legacy processes and fragmented data prevent…

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Why Post-Merger Integrations Fail Without Data Governance - Sandro Venturini of UBS 17:29

11d ago17:29

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Today's guest is Sandro Venturini, Executive Director at UBS Asset Management Switzerland. Sandro brings deep expertise in fund structuring, cross-border launches, and data integration for financial services. Sandro joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how fragmented fund data creates silos in mergers and launches, and how a si…

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What an Entrepreneur, a Scientist, and a Security Chief Teach About Future-Ready Leadership 51:17

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The world of work didn't just change, it fundamentally broke the old rules. Forget just 'adapting'—this episode is your essential guide to understanding the radical shifts currently squeezing CHROs and how to build a team that can truly withstand them. In this special episode, we revisit three of our most important conversations from the past year.…

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What an Entrepreneur, a Scientist, and a Security Chief Teach About Future-Ready Leadership 51:17

8d ago51:17

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The world of work didn't just change, it fundamentally broke the old rules. Forget just 'adapting'—this episode is your essential guide to understanding the radical shifts currently squeezing CHROs and how to build a team that can truly withstand them. In this special episode, we revisit three of our most important conversations from the past year.…

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AI Is Complicating Hiring, Remote Work Has a Price, and Careers Are Breaking Down 21:56

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December 24, 2025: The systems we've relied on to organize work are starting to crack. In this episode of Future Ready Today, we unpack four stories that reveal how deeply work is being reshaped — often in ways leaders aren't prepared for. AI was supposed to make hiring fairer and faster, but instead it's flooding employers with indistinguishable c…

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AI Is Complicating Hiring, Remote Work Has a Price, and Careers Are Breaking Down 21:56

12d ago21:56

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December 24, 2025: The systems we've relied on to organize work are starting to crack. In this episode of Future Ready Today, we unpack four stories that reveal how deeply work is being reshaped — often in ways leaders aren't prepared for. AI was supposed to make hiring fairer and faster, but instead it's flooding employers with indistinguishable c…

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Why Indian Agencies Need Unlimited File Transfers 12:57

16d ago12:57

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Why top Indian agencies are ditching Google Drive for platforms offering Unlimited File Transfers, better security, faster sharing, and seamless team collaboration.

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Remote Work as Privilege, AI at Work, and Why Sundays Are Becoming Workdays 21:44

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December 23, 2025: AI is moving from experiment to expectation at record speed, but employees say leadership hasn't built the systems needed to support it. Remote work is quietly becoming a privilege instead of a right. And a growing number of professionals are reclaiming Sundays as deep-work days because weekdays have become fragmented and unprodu…

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Remote Work as Privilege, AI at Work, and Why Sundays Are Becoming Workdays 21:44

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December 23, 2025: AI is moving from experiment to expectation at record speed, but employees say leadership hasn't built the systems needed to support it. Remote work is quietly becoming a privilege instead of a right. And a growing number of professionals are reclaiming Sundays as deep-work days because weekdays have become fragmented and unprodu…

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Scaling Enterprise Productivity Through Agentic AI and Workflow Automation - with Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com 21:25

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Today's guest is Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com. Alibaba.com is a global B2B marketplace connecting small and mid-sized businesses with manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. Kuo joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello for an exclusive interview following his keynote address at this year's CoCreate event in Las Vegas to discuss how agen…

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Inside the AI and Innovation Transformation of a 200 Year Old Railroad Company 58:43

15d ago58:43

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For many leaders, "transformation at scale" feels like an impossible task—especially when employees are overwhelmed, technology is accelerating, and expectations about the future of work keep shifting. But Norfolk Southern has done this successfully in one of the toughest environments imaginable: a 200-year-old freight railroad with a safety-sensit…

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Inside the AI and Innovation Transformation of a 200 Year Old Railroad Company 58:43

15d ago58:43

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For many leaders, "transformation at scale" feels like an impossible task—especially when employees are overwhelmed, technology is accelerating, and expectations about the future of work keep shifting. But Norfolk Southern has done this successfully in one of the toughest environments imaginable: a 200-year-old freight railroad with a safety-sensit…

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DEI Faces a Reckoning, The Workforce Is Hesitating, and Degrees Are Losing Value 20:53

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December 19, 2025: Workers are hesitating before changing jobs. Parents are questioning whether college is still worth the cost. Talent shortages persist even as hiring slows. And U.S. regulators are signaling a major shift in how companies approach DEI. In this episode, we explore six key future-of-work stories shaping how people think about caree…

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DEI Faces a Reckoning, The Workforce Is Hesitating, and Degrees Are Losing Value 20:53

22d ago20:53

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December 19, 2025: Workers are hesitating before changing jobs. Parents are questioning whether college is still worth the cost. Talent shortages persist even as hiring slows. And U.S. regulators are signaling a major shift in how companies approach DEI. In this episode, we explore six key future-of-work stories shaping how people think about caree…

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Secure Remote File Access for Hyderabad Employees 11:45

18d ago11:45

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Learn how Hyderabad employees can securely access work files from anywhere using cloud storage, encryption, VPNs, and secure collaboration tools.

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Rewiring Systems to Scale AI From Demos to Deliverables - Nina Edwards of Prudential Insurance 28:06

20d ago28:06

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Today's guest is Nina Edwards, Vice President of Emerging Technology and Innovation at Prudential Insurance. With decades of experience driving strategy, innovation, and AI-enabled growth at leading financial and consulting firms, Nina brings deep expertise in applied intelligence and emerging technology. Nina joins Emerj Editorial Director Matth…

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AI Job Loss Panic Is Wrong—Here's What the Data Actually Shows 22:56

18d ago22:56

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https://bit.ly/8exlawsDecember 18, 2025: Is artificial intelligence already replacing jobs—or is that narrative getting ahead of the data? This episode examines new research from Vanguard's 2026 Economic and Market Outlook, which analyzes U.S. employment and wage data to understand how AI exposure is actually affecting work today. Contrary to wides…

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AI Job Loss Panic Is Wrong—Here's What the Data Actually Shows 22:56

19d ago22:56

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https://bit.ly/8exlawsDecember 18, 2025: Is artificial intelligence already replacing jobs—or is that narrative getting ahead of the data? This episode examines new research from Vanguard's 2026 Economic and Market Outlook, which analyzes U.S. employment and wage data to understand how AI exposure is actually affecting work today. Contrary to wides…

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Accelerating Speed to Value through Agentic Systems and Intelligent Automation in Life Sciences - with Robert Wenier of AstraZeneca 35:16

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Today's guest is Robert Wenier, Global Head of Cloud and Infrastructure at AstraZeneca. Robert leads enterprise cloud, infrastructure, and platform strategy across a highly regulated, data-intensive global organization. Robert joins Emerj CEO and Head of Research Daniel Faggella to discuss how enterprise data and AI architectures are shifting from …

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This Is Not the Future of Work We Were Promised 26:38

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December 17, 2025: Gartner's 2026 HR trends reveal how AI adoption is outpacing people systems and managerial readiness; Ford scales back parts of its electric vehicle strategy as regulatory pressure, legacy infrastructure, and workforce realities collide; white-collar job markets tighten while demand grows for skilled, non-automatable work; rising…

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This Is Not the Future of Work We Were Promised 26:38

19d ago26:38

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December 17, 2025: Gartner's 2026 HR trends reveal how AI adoption is outpacing people systems and managerial readiness; Ford scales back parts of its electric vehicle strategy as regulatory pressure, legacy infrastructure, and workforce realities collide; white-collar job markets tighten while demand grows for skilled, non-automatable work; rising…

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Governing AI for Fraud, Compliance, and Automation at Scale - with Naveen Kumar of TD Bank 22:06

24d ago22:06

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Today's guest is Naveen Kumar, Head of Insider Risk, Analytics, and Detection at TD Bank. With deep expertise in financial crime and risk analytics, he offers a frontline view into how regulated institutions manage AI securely at scale. Naveen joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss the foundations required for responsible AI adop…

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Something Is Breaking Inside the Modern Workplace 22:21

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December 16, 2025: We start with new data from EY showing that workplace culture—specifically how people treat each other—has become the number one reason employees stay at their company, outranking pay, flexibility, and career growth. We then examine growing evidence that AI and remote work may be accelerating loneliness at work, and why that matt…

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Transparency for AI Systems, Regulations, and Humans in Agricultural Manufacturing - with Kun He of Bayer 35:24

21d ago35:24

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Today's guest is Kun He, Lead Scientific Advisor at Bayer Crop Science. He joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to discuss how AI is transforming human talent and workforce development in agricultural manufacturing, balancing data-driven efficiency with the irreplaceable role of human gut instinct. Kun also explores practical takeaways, s…

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How to Embrace Generative AI Without Automating the "Soul" of Work 58:48

22d ago58:48

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AI is failing most companies, trapping employees in digital exhaustion. The real problem isn't the technology, but the organization itself. Forget fixing your models—the path to true transformation is redesigning your workflows, structure, and human collaboration to finally work with AI. In this episode, Rebecca Hinds, Head of the Work AI Institute…

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How to Embrace Generative AI Without Automating the "Soul" of Work 58:48

22d ago58:48

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AI is failing most companies, trapping employees in digital exhaustion. The real problem isn't the technology, but the organization itself. Forget fixing your models—the path to true transformation is redesigning your workflows, structure, and human collaboration to finally work with AI. In this episode, Rebecca Hinds, Head of the Work AI Institute…

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Why Granular Visibility and Data Control Determines AI Success in Financial Services - with Chris Joynt of Securiti 30:24

22d ago30:24

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Today's guest is Chris Joynt, Director of Product Marketing at Securiti. Securiti is a leader in AI-powered data security, privacy, and governance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Chris joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore why trust in data remains the defining challenge for AI in financial services, and how institut…

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GPT-5.2 Reshapes Work, Gen Z Job Struggles, and Why HR Is Becoming an AI Control Center 17:55

28d ago17:55

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December 12, 2025: Recent data shows unemployment for new college graduates is now higher than the overall workforce — an unusual and troubling signal that entry-level work is breaking down. At the same time, OpenAI's GPT-5.2 marks a shift from AI as a helper to AI as a task owner, reshaping how professional work gets done and raising hard question…

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GPT-5.2 Reshapes Work, Gen Z Job Struggles, and Why HR Is Becoming an AI Control Center 17:55

27d ago17:55

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December 12, 2025: Recent data shows unemployment for new college graduates is now higher than the overall workforce — an unusual and troubling signal that entry-level work is breaking down. At the same time, OpenAI's GPT-5.2 marks a shift from AI as a helper to AI as a task owner, reshaping how professional work gets done and raising hard question…

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AI Managers, Neurorights, Employee Distrust, AT&T's Culture Wake-Up, and Disney's Bold OpenAI Deal 21:03

30d ago21:03

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December 11, 2025: In today's episode, I break down five major stories reshaping the future of work and leadership. I start with the growing crisis of trust as employees hesitate to adopt new AI tools, then dive into the global debate around "neurorights" and the push to protect cognitive privacy in an era of emerging neurotechnology. I unpack AT&T…

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AI Managers, Neurorights, Employee Distrust, AT&T's Culture Wake-Up, and Disney's Bold OpenAI Deal 21:03

30d ago21:03

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December 11, 2025: In today's episode, I break down five major stories reshaping the future of work and leadership. I start with the growing crisis of trust as employees hesitate to adopt new AI tools, then dive into the global debate around "neurorights" and the push to protect cognitive privacy in an era of emerging neurotechnology. I unpack AT&T…

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Layoffs, AI Eating Cognitive Work, and a Leadership Capacity Crisis 23:00

30d ago23:00

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December 10, 2025: Today's episode breaks down the forces reshaping work right now: more than 1.1 million layoffs across the U.S. economy, bank CEOs signaling that AI will replace foundational tasks, engineering leaders using AI to reveal performance gaps, new Harvard research showing AI agents taking over cognitive work, a widening leadership-capa…

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Layoffs, AI Eating Cognitive Work, and a Leadership Capacity Crisis 23:00

27d ago23:00

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December 10, 2025: Today's episode breaks down the forces reshaping work right now: more than 1.1 million layoffs across the U.S. economy, bank CEOs signaling that AI will replace foundational tasks, engineering leaders using AI to reveal performance gaps, new Harvard research showing AI agents taking over cognitive work, a widening leadership-capa…

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Gen Z Falling Behind, Amazon's Odd AI "Teammates," & the UK's $965M Bet on Skills 20:56

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December 9, 2025: Today's episode brings together the biggest shifts shaping work right now: a global Gen Z unemployment crisis pushing the UK into a $965M skills investment, Amazon's surprising move to position AI agents as "teammates," Jamie Dimon's latest prediction on how AI will reshape jobs and society, new research showing young professional…

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Gen Z Falling Behind, Amazon's Odd AI "Teammates," & the UK's $965M Bet on Skills 20:56

1M ago20:56

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December 9, 2025: Today's episode brings together the biggest shifts shaping work right now: a global Gen Z unemployment crisis pushing the UK into a $965M skills investment, Amazon's surprising move to position AI agents as "teammates," Jamie Dimon's latest prediction on how AI will reshape jobs and society, new research showing young professional…

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Rethinking Clinical Trials with Faster AI-Driven Decision Making - with Shefali Kakar of Novartis 20:39

28d ago20:39

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Shefali Kakar, Global Head of PK Sciences and Oncology at Novartis, returns to the AI in Business podcast to discuss how AI is reshaping the earliest and most critical phases of drug development—where strategic investment decisions are made long before a clinical trial begins. Together with Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello, Shefali explores…