Work In Progress

The nature of work is changing rapidly and dramatically. Advances in technology are eliminating some jobs, transforming others, and, in some cases, creating jobs we never even imagined. In WorkingNation’s weekly podcast Work in Progress, we speak with leaders in business, education, government, and nonprofits about what’s being done to train and reskill American men and women to ensure they can compete for, and qualify for, good-paying, in-demand jobs today and in the future. Work in Progress is hosted and executive produced by WorkingNation Editor-in-Chief Ramona Schindelheim. Produced by Larry Buhl.

Work In Progress is a business podcast hosted by WorkingNation, with 400 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

WorkingNation hosts Work In Progress, a business show with 400 episodes published.

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  As the population ages, the U.S. home caregiving system is tipping toward a crisis

  May 27, 2025—S0

  <p>In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, we’re talking about the critical role paid and unpaid home caregiving workers play in our society, and the economic, physical, and emotional toll they face on a daily basis. Importantly, we talk about what can be done to support them as they support us.</p> <p>Joining me in the conversation is one of my favorite guests, Paul Irving, a senior advisor to the Milken Institute, a distinguished scholar in residence at the USC Davis School of Gerontology, and the consulting producer for the new documentary Caregiving from executive pr...

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  Happy, thriving employees are good for business

  May 20, 202523 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, Dr. Angela Jackson joins me fresh off the Win-Win Workplace Summit in Chicago. The Summit, co-founded by Jackson and Jamai Blivin, brought together business leaders from around the country to discuss how, as employers, you can better engage your workforce and give them a sense of purpose and dignity. The reason to do so? Thriving employees are good for business.</p> <p>Here’s some of what we learned at the Summit and Jackson and I discuss in the podcast:</p> Employers are increasingly focused on getting more out of th...

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  Empowering Native American students through culture-based education

  May 13, 202517 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Work in Progress, I’m joined by Casie Wise, senior program manager for the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), a nonprofit advocating and advancing comprehensive, culture-based educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. </p> <p>Native Americans have the highest unemployment rate of any racial or ethnic minority group in the U.S.,<br />and lower graduation rates and achievement gaps compared to their white peers. There are many<br />reasons for this, including long-term and systemic disparities.</p> <p>The NIEA was founded in 1969 to advocate for Native education at the fe...

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  This is why we need to close the digital divide

  May 6, 202516 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Work in Progress, we discuss the impact of closing the digital divide, how it can connect learners, workers, and jobseekers to new opportunities for economic mobility, and how it could can new jobs around the country. </p> <p>Joining me in the conversation recorded at the Connected America conference in Dallas are Gary Bolton, president & CEO, Fiber Broadband Association; Eric Frederick, chief connectivity officer, State of Michigan; and Robin Olds, broadband program officer, Cisco. </p> <p>Millions of Americans lack reliable or affordable broadband access, which puts them at a disadvantage for education, work, and...

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  Second chance hiring is a powerful way to break the cycle of poverty

  Apr 29, 202517 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Work in Progress, I’m joined by Dane Linn, senior vice president of corporate initiatives for the Business Roundtable, to discuss second chance hiring and how opening the door to people who are justice-impacted is good for the individual, society, and the economy.</p> <p>More inclusive hiring is a powerful way to break the cycle of poverty for many Americans. When people are given a fair opportunity to participate in the workforce, our economy and society are stronger.</p> <p>For the 70 million people in this country who have been touched by the justice sy...

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