The US at Work

The US at Work


Latest Episodes

906 – Examining Security Awareness in the Healthcare Field
January 21, 2020

Gretel Egan, security awareness training strategist for cybersecurity company Proofpoint, explains the importance of cybersecurity awareness training as the best means for protecting healthcare patients, providers,

176 – The New Workplace Talent Shortage and Targeted Solutions
January 21, 2020

Today’s corporations, large and small, are experiencing one of the worst talent shortages since WWII.  Companies are having to pay more money for less experience and the “culture” solution is weakening. Fred Coon,

903 – The Impact of Digital Transformation on the Workplace
January 17, 2020

Erik Nicolai is the CEO and founder of Workspace 365. His goal is to boost individuals and companies by simplifying work with an adaptive workspace. IT has had an enormous impact on the workplace with a major shift to cloud-based applications; now it i...

170 – Hard Times For HR and Marijuana in The Workplace: “…the times, they (should be) a-changin'”
January 17, 2020

Questions such as whether states should have the right to decide who is covered under FMLA versus the federal government, as it relates to medical marijuana and the issues involved, are among the discussion points covered in this thought-provoking podc...

173 – Advancing Stakeholder Engagement
January 12, 2020

Fred Coon interviews Sage Rhodes Hoare, President of Sage Hoare Communications & Stakeholder Strategies LLC, about how to build and implement effective stakeholder engagement strategies with the end result of advancing the goals and objectives of clien...

Tim Maloney: Supply Chain Diversification and the Current State of International Trade
January 09, 2020

The other day I had lunch with Tim Maloney, a real supply chain development expert.  Our conversation led to the trade war with China.   All of us know that the world is becoming a smaller place with every passing day.

John Nelson: Addressing Challenges of “Hyper Growth” in Post Startup Companies
January 09, 2020

Recently, I spoke with John Nelson, a senior information technology executive regarding hyper growth.  Our conversation focused on companies emerging from startup mode who desire sustainable growth begin the process but face issues that often lead to i...

168 – Mentorship Increases Retention, Builds Leaders & Teams
December 18, 2019

How can individuals and corporate America, as a whole, benefit from mentorship programs? Decorated Marine Col. Ted Studdard shares a story from his Corps duty that inspired him to be a better leader, both in the Corps and in the private sector.

317 – The Future Challenge of Moving Military Families
November 07, 2019

What is the biggest challenge for the military and the moving service industry in terms of meeting the military’s needs? What action has the military taken to solve this? Are there any long term changes foreseen in regards to moving military families?

223 – “Chipmunk or Purple Squirrel”: Successful Job Search Tactics
November 06, 2019

What are the keys to a successful job search and landing your next role? How can job-seekers tackle a career change successfully? What is the best way to answer the common interview question, “Tell me about yourself”? Fred Coon,