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This Week at Work: An HR and Employment Law ShowAuthor: AAIM EA
The only show to offer employers and Human Resource professionals practical and timely insights into the workplacePowered by AAIM Employers Association and Ogletree Deakins. A Feature Group USA production.This Week at Work is the only show about the workplace that offers you front row seats AND a microphone, featuring human resource professionals and experts in employment law to bring you practical, timely and accurate insights so you can more effectively lead your organization. Join Phil, Burt, and other subject matter experts every Thursday at 7:30 am Central, for topics ranging from people management and compensation trends, to decoding the federal and local laws affecting your organization. This Week at Work was proud to be the premier news source and sounding board for human resource professionals and business owners who fought for their businesses during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The feedback our podcast received was humbling - and you better believe well be on the front line helping you build an even stronger workplace during the next crisis. Language: en Genres: Business, Courses, Education, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Hybrid Burnout & Quiet Disengagement: Warning Signs Leaders Miss
Episode 361
Thursday, 5 February, 2026
Everyone’s staying, but are they still showing up? Turnover is down, but so is energy. From hybrid fatigue to economic caution, employees may be staying put, but not leaning in. Learn why today’s disengagement looks different, how to spot the early signs, and what leaders can do to re-ignite focus before top talent quietly checks out. Phil and Burt are joined by leadership strategist Tanya Zion for a timely conversation about the signals employers can’t afford to miss. Using the latest Gallup data, she explains why employees are staying put yet feeling disconnected, how unclear expectations are fueling burnout, and what managers must do differently to develop today’s workforce. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome 02:59 – Lawyer on the Clock begins 03:09 – EEOC rescinds 2024 harassment guidance explained 07:00 – State-by-state DEI and affirmative action rollbacks 10:06 – EEOC sues Nike over race discrimination investigation 12:23 – FTC targets law firms and Mansfield Certification 19:38 – AIM updates and transition to Tanya Zion 21:01 – Engagement down while retention rises – Gallup insights 26:31 – Rethinking the manager’s role and clear expectations 29:10 – AI, cognitive offloading, and critical thinking risks 35:01 – Celebrating incremental wins and practical leadership takeaways Be sure to "Like" and Subscribe! Learn more about becoming a member of AAIM at https://aaimea.org
