Blue-collar jobs are making a comeback around the world. As white-collar office work loses some of its shine, skilled trades are attracting more people than ever before—with higher pay, job security, and newfound respect. But what’s driving this shift, and what challenges still face blue-collar workers today?
In this episode of Down to Business English, Ski ... Show More
Jun 13
Tokenmaxxing and the Corporate AI Pullback
AI tools were expected to help companies work faster, spend less money, and become more productive. But what happens when employees use so much AI that costs become too high? In this episode, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan look at tokenmaxxing — a new business problem where AI cost ... Show More
25m 16s
Jun 2025
Six figure jobs that are begging for workers
In this special edition of Lost Boys, Anthony and Scott talk with Matt Ebert, CEO and Founder of Crash Champions about how he turned a blue-collar job into a multi-billion dollar business, and how the skilled trades offer great opportunities for young men today. Learn more about ... Show More
45m 38s
Jan 2021
Reorienting work and learning around skills building
As work life morphs into an expanding series of limited engagements, education and training need to be retooled for the long haul. Workforce training expert Michelle Weise, author of the new book Long Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs That Don’t Even Exist Yet, says the sector ne ... Show More
31m 34s
Oct 2024
What Makes a Good Job? Bruce Feiler on Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World
For decades, the American middle-class dream encouraged the idea that work should be a central part of our identity and a source of meaning. But now, people are starting to question that philosophy. Burnout is rampant, wages are stagnating, and job security amidst a rapidly chang ... Show More
37m 46s
May 2025
The New Rules of Career Growth: What Talent Leaders Need to Know
With an overwhelming abundance of skilling content and the rise of AI in talent development, what does effective employee support look like today—and what should organizations focus on? In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, Lindsay Witcher, Global Leader at Ra ... Show More
22m 39s
Jul 2023
Exploring the Exciting World of Supply Chain Careers
Kicking off Season 2 of our ‘Own your Career, Own your Future’ podcast, we dive into the world of supply chain careers, debunking myths and shedding light on the exciting opportunities they offer! Join us as we chat with members of the Global Supply Chain team at Schneider Electr ... Show More
36m 23s
Feb 2024
Sparking Careers at Schneider Electric Services
In this episode of the "Own Your Career, Own Your Future" podcast, we explore the dynamic world of Schneider Electric Services with Alejandra Arbelaez, Senior Vice President for Global Services Commercial, and Florent Nocodie, Services Offer Marketing Manager. Our guests share in ... Show More
25m 28s