Labor Market Tightens, Gen Z Avoids Managing, Open AI Launches Astra

Data from the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch and the federal government show weekly hours worked increasing and job openings maintaining. Host Gene Marks offers insights on what employers can do in a tight labor market. He also points to internal issues leaders are having with elevating Gen Z employees, as a survey shows that 60% don’t want managerial jobs. What’s holding them back? Some of the reasons might surprise you. In AI news, the launch of Astra by OpenAI promises advances in browser automation and cybersecurity, but not without controversy. Listen to the podcast.

Topics:

00:00 – Introduction

00:17 – Jobs Data and What It Means

03:55 – Managerial Pipeline Issues

07:19 – Open AI Launches Astra Platform

09:54 – Episode Wrap-up

Additional Resources

Paychex Small Business Employment Watch: https://bit.ly/paychex-sbew

Mid-Year Check-In: https://bit.ly/midyear-compliance-checklist

Meet Paychex: https://bit.ly/3VtM6bs

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