Everyone’s talking about AI, but few are actually using it in ways that matter. Most companies are still buried in outdated systems, clunky workflows, and talent strategies from 2015. Certifications are gaining ground while college degrees lose luster. Meanwhile, employers are struggling with lawsuits over daily pay platforms, and return-to-office mandates are failing to deliver on even the basics—like whether you’ll have a chair, or toilet paper.
In this episode, it’s all on the table: Intel’s attempt at reinvention, job seekers watching their leverage disappear, and the quiet rise of personalized benefits—right down to pet telehealth. The AI knowledge gap is wider than anyone wants to admit, satisfaction is down, and no one’s sure who actually has the upper hand anymore. But the clues are there if you’re paying attention.
Key Takeaways:
AI isn’t stealing jobs—it’s eliminating boring tasks.
Gambling at the Masters is part of workplace culture.
Certifications are climbing; degrees are declining.
Accessibility is still treated like a side project.
Daily pay platforms are under serious legal heat.
“Back to the office” = confusion, chaos, and missing basics.
Intel’s leadership shift could reshape its future—or not.
Big firms can’t innovate through bureaucracy.
Signing bonuses have almost disappeared.
Tech workers are bluffing their AI knowledge to stay relevant.
Job satisfaction is dropping across the board.
Pet telehealth is now part of the benefits conversation.
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