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 Breaking news, Acquisitions, Research, and Funding is The BARF. A look back into last week’s most talked about news in the world of work, what’s happened, what does it mean, and why should you care. Analysis that you can understand without a Ph.D. Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Política y Gobierno
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  • AI, Child Labor, and the Collapse of Workplace Wellness: What HR Isn’t Ready to Admit

    AI, Child Labor, and the Collapse of Workplace Wellness: What HR Isn’t Ready to Admit
    Jun 29 2025
    In this episode, we talk about AI replacing intellectual labor, the collapse of employee wellness efforts, and why fast food chains are under fire for child labor violations. Tincup and Leary break down the contradictions in workplace AI messaging and call out the fatigue creeping in during summer months. The conversation hits everything from HR tech funding spikes to gender bias, dragging the hiring process, and the quiet evolution of transportation as a serious workplace benefit. Key Takeaways ➡ AI is replacing repetitive intellectual labor—this isn’t just a blue-collar story anymore. ➡ Workplace wellness fails when companies ignore what employees actually need. ➡ Over 100,000 fast food violations related to child labor sparked national scrutiny. ➡ Mixed AI messaging creates distrust—“assistive” tools feel more like surveillance. ➡ Summer productivity drops hard—most companies are ignoring the data. ➡ Culture is now inseparable from compensation. If you’re underpaying, don’t say “culture.” ➡ Hiring timelines are longer due to internal distrust, not technology problems. ➡ Passion is still perceived differently based on gender—especially in leadership roles. ➡ Glean raised $150 million, keeping HR tech’s funding wave alive. ➡ Transportation is becoming a legit workplace benefit, improving access and retention. Chapters 00:00 — What's happening this week? 03:20 — AI and Job Displacement 06:48 — Walmart's AI Innovations 09:07 — Workplace Wellness Challenges 11:39 — Child Labor Law Violations 13:26 — AI's Mixed Messages to Workers 15:33 — Summer Work Trends 16:26 — The Future of Work: Remote vs. Office 21:00 — AI in the Workplace: Opportunities and Challenges 23:23 — Acquisitions and Market Consolidation in HR Tech 23:53 — The Impact of AI on Creativity and Brainstorming 28:57 — Employee Wellbeing and AI: A Complex Relationship 30:57 — Hiring Challenges: Trust and Process Over Technology 33:44 — Gender Dynamics in Workplace Passion and Perception 36:22 — Funding Trends in Tech Startups 38:05 — AI in Job Recruitment 41:57 — Transportation as a Workplace Benefit 44:45 — AI Automation in Business Operations 47:28 — Innovations in HR Technology 51:04 — Military Collaboration and Operational Planning Connect with us William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 m
  • BARF: AI Surge, Gen Z Opt-Out, and the Leadership Meltdown in HR

    BARF: AI Surge, Gen Z Opt-Out, and the Leadership Meltdown in HR
    Jun 16 2025
    Workplace discrimination is rising. Gen Z’s ghosting leadership. And AI? It’s rewriting the rules before HR finishes onboarding. In this week’s BARF (Best Analysis, Real Facts), Ryan Leary, William Tincup, and Jay Arnold tear into the headlines shaping your workforce. In this episode we talk about workplace discrimination, AI in HR, Gen Z's shift away from leadership, the mental health toll of layoffs, the evolution of job platforms, green job challenges, and HR tech funding trends. Plus: UKG's frontline strategy, corporate M&A, and the college-to-trade school reset. Key Takeaways: ➡ EEOC funding cuts will likely lead to more unchecked workplace discrimination ➡ Poor layoff communication is wrecking employee mental health ➡ Green jobs face a massive execution gap—lack of skilled labor ➡ AI has shifted from “nice to have” to “don’t show up without it” ➡ The four-year college path is losing ground to trades and certs ➡ Gen Z doesn’t want to lead—they want balance and boundaries ➡ UKG’s betting big on verticals like oil, gas, and manufacturing ➡ CIOs still see HR as support, not strategy—and that’s a problem ➡ Acquisitions in HR tech are consolidating power and product bundles ➡ Funding is all-in on AI tools that improve productivity and reduce bloat ➡ Bundling is the new battleground—build or buy isn’t even a question anymore Chapters 00:00 – The News 02:56 – Podcast Insights and the HR Landscape 06:01 – Workplace Discrimination and Its Implications 08:59 – The Evolution of Job Platforms 11:53 – Mental Health and Layoffs in the Federal Sector 15:05 – The Green Jobs Dilemma 18:05 – AI's Role in the Future of Work 20:57 – The Changing Landscape of Education and Employment 23:54 – Corporate Acquisitions and Market Trends 28:20 – UKG's Commitment to Frontline Operations 31:28 – Cultural Shift Towards Trade Schools 36:44 – Gen Z's Leadership Aspirations 39:06 – The CHRO vs CIO Debate 42:58 – Funding Innovations in HR Tech Featured this week on the BARF: Jay Arnold, HR & Tech Strategist Connect with Us: William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/ #HRNews #FutureOfWork #AIDisruption #GenZWorkforce #LeadershipCrisis #CHROvsCIO #GreenJobs #WorkplaceDiscrimination Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Blue collar pride, AI efficiency, HR job wipes - The BARF

    Blue collar pride, AI efficiency, HR job wipes - The BARF
    May 26 2025
    42% of Gen Z are saying "hell no" to the desk job and going blue collar—and AI’s not just reading resumes anymore, it's writing your onboarding manual. From Starbucks' uniform protests to Klarna gig-ing complex work, this episode packs punchy insight into where work is actually going. Spoiler alert: It ain’t where your high school guidance counselor said it would. In this episode we break down the shifting job landscape—blue collar pride, AI efficiency, HR job wipes, and how immigrants are silently carrying 19.2% of the U.S. workforce. We keep it real on education myths, startup hype, and why your company meeting might be your biggest productivity killer. Add some legal AI bias spice, a dash of game-based learning, and boom—this one’s a beast. Key Takeaways: ➡ 42% of Gen Z are leaning into skilled trades and saying no to traditional 9–5s➡ AI has replaced hundreds of HR roles at IBM—yes, already➡ Klarna’s now outsourcing complex tasks to gig workers, not bots➡ Starbucks uniform policy caused an employee revolt➡ Meetings are the productivity killer nobody wants to admit➡ Immigrants make up 19.2% of the U.S. labor force—let that sink in➡ AI bias in hiring is now a courtroom issue➡ Education ≠ success—AI skills and self-awareness win long-term➡ Layoffs suck but they force critical self-reflection (you’re not layoff-proof)➡ Internships still matter—especially if school isn’t your jam➡ Disagreeable employees = truth tellers. Embrace the discomfort➡ Startups are breaking molds while market funding shifts below the radar Timestamps: 00:00 – Upcoming Events and Networking Opportunities01:01 – Memorial Day Travel and Preparations04:00 – Onboarding Innovations in the Workplace06:59 – The Importance of Skilled Trades10:02 – AI's Impact on HR and Job Markets12:54 – Starbucks Uniform Policy and Employee Strikes23:46 – Political Connections and Business Ethics27:27 – The Meeting Dilemma: Efficiency vs. Time30:22 – AI Bias and Legal Accountability35:17 – The Role of Immigrants in the Workforce38:19 – Education's Need for AI Integration44:05 – The Future of Work and Self-Directed Learning48:02 – Disagreeable Employees: The Truth-Tellers in the Workplace53:22 – Navigating Differences in Perspectives55:59 – The Importance of Reflective Thinking57:00 – Lessons from Unemployment59:48 – Understanding Layoff Realities01:00:59 – Unicorns in the HR Tech Space01:02:43 – Innovations in AI and Automation01:06:42 – The Future of Startups and Closures01:08:50 – Game-Based Learning and Development01:12:48 – Health Tech Innovations01:15:32 – The Rise of Earned Wage Access01:16:37 – AI Solutions for Deskless Workers Connect with Us (Social Links): William Tincup LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/⁠Ryan Leary LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Site: http://www.wrkdefined.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefinedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefinedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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