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Work in Progress: Deep Dive is your behind-the-scenes look at the evolving workplace through the lens of cutting-edge research and real-world insights. Join two dynamic cohosts as they dive into Dr. Jonathan H. Westover's latest articles and research, unpacking the big ideas shaping HR, leadership, change management, and work redesign today. Each episode blends thoughtful analysis with lively conversation, breaking down complex workplace trends into practical takeaways you can actually use. Whether you're a leader navigating organizational change, an HR professional reimagining talent strategy, or simply curious about the future of work, you'll find fresh perspectives and plenty of "aha" moments here. Expect candid discussion, occasional debates, and the kind of banter that makes even the densest research feel accessible. Because the world of work is constantly shifting—and this podcast is your guide to making sense of it all, one conversation at a time.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWork in Progress: Deep Dive is your behind-the-scenes look at the evolving workplace through the lens of cutting-edge research and real-world insights. Join two dynamic cohosts as they dive into Dr. Jonathan H. Westover's latest articles and research, unpacking the big ideas shaping HR, leadership, change management, and work redesign today.
Work in Progress: Deep Dive is hosted by Human Capital Innovations. The show has published 282 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "A Conversation about When Algorithms Inherit Bias: Auditing AI Systems for Fairness" (10 August 2026, 25 minutes), "A Conversation about Designing Human-Centered Work in the Age of AI" (9 August 2026, 23 minutes), and "A Conversation about Truth vs. Indifference: Navigating Organizational Bullshit" (8 August 2026, 21 minutes).
Work in Progress: Deep Dive publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 282 episodes.
Booking probability for Work in Progress: Deep Dive is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Work in Progress: Deep Dive requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Work in Progress: Deep Dive's contact route on record: verified email.
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Human Capital Innovations hosts Work in Progress: Deep Dive, a business podcast with 282 episodes published.
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In this episode, the hosts tackle one of the biggest misconceptions in corporate America today: that AI is primarily a tool for cutting white-collar jobs. Drawing from recent research on frontier AI firms and labor...
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This research challenges the notion that remote work is the direct cause of employee loneliness, suggesting instead that a lack of relational infrastructure is the true culprit. While some link digital work to mental...
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This research explores a comprehensive framework for redesigning professional environments to better integrate artificial intelligence. It argues that traditional management models, which focus strictly on specific...
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This research examines workplace bullying as a critical public health crisis rather than a simple human resources dispute. It highlights that nearly 30% of employees face persistent mistreatment, leading to severe...
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