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Ep168: What Makes Work Better - Part 1

HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!

HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!
Ep168: What Makes Work Better - Part 1
Jul 28, 2026 Episode 168
John Thalheimer, MS Org Leadership and Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

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Workplaces are changing. Benefits are shrinking, employees are being sent back to in-office work, and AI is fundamentally changing the hiring process for applicants and recruiters alike. In today's episode, Chuck and John dive into what information you actually need to take away from these latest Gallup State of the Global Workplace: 2026 Report and how you can apply these learnings to your workplaces. 

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