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How can it be that as we face a talent shortage yet decline in real wages by 1.7%? Simple supply and demand would say one should give, yet we're in a ditch of inflation, a labor shortage, and a great resignation. So what should we do? Let's talk with General Assembly's Cari Perez, whose leading government and workforce partnerships. > How the speed of technology ripped apart traditional on ramps into the middle class > How leaders can provide support for talent beyond their salary > Current government strategy for workforce development

We're pumped to have Matt Coatney back in the co-host seat talking financial wellbeing, return to the office, and if the American dream is nothing but a false promise. Also Matt's skis...are they old enough to be sold as an antique?

Is it really a raise if inflation is higher? What's the difference between a freelancer and temp worker? How does the shifting needs of Gen-Z relate to the rise in freelancing? Enjoy this episode with Emily Leach, 30 year veteran freelancer and founder of our favorite conference FreeCon.

Angela Howard is a former c-level people officer and consultant in the space of workforce transformation, culture, and the future of work. She also hosts her own podcast, Humanly Possible - Future of Work Conversations. We learned a lot from Angela and know you will too. We talked about how HR can be a better business ally, how companies will become elastic talent marketplaces, and how a broader definition of diversity and equity that focuses on incorporating diverse experiences can lead to a more successful and sustainable life for all.

28% Of Americans Think Economy Is Good, Inflation Roaring, Home Depot Turns To Speed Hiring Mixed signals from the economy this week have the Matts asking whether the government and Wall Street are out of touch, but practical solutions are out there for you leaders. Also, Young Matt announces an exciting event coming to sunny Miami in April.

Elizabeth is author of The New Builders and founder of the Times of Entrepreneurship (timesofe.com). She joins the podcast to talk about her journey from journalist to entrepreneur and author, how small businesses are a significant driver of economic value and a path to success for diverse business owners, and what she learned as a journalist that she passes on to the next generation.

The Matts talk about talent marketplaces, inflation, layoffs, the shrinking middle class and more as the conversation turns to society and politics. Also, Old Matt makes fun of his mad skiing skills.

Over 30% of Americans will quit in the next year. While on the surface this seems terrifying, for the best leaders this can be a once in a lifetime opportunity. No one better understands this than Lesa Edwards, career expert helping ambitious leaders grow through promotion or through joining the Great Resignation. In this episode we'll unpack: Why talent is leaving How to differentiate between talent you want to stay and talent you want to leave How to retain and motivate the talent you want to stay What we can expect from talent in the next 5 years To learn more about Lesa: Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesacareercoach/ Her Exclusive Career Coaching: https://exclusivecareercoaching.com/ Her own podcast: https://exclusivecareercoaching.com/podcast

We continue our look forward into 2022 with several additional Future of Work trends and some jaw-dropping stats about the Great Resignation. The Matts also riff on global travel and cultures as it relates to work and the metaverse.

Cory Hymel, Director of Blockchain at Gigster, joins the pod to talk all things Web3. We dig deep on the technology, the value proposition, the opportunities and risks, and much more. We also discover (again) just how uncool we are compared to truly hip people.