In This Episode

When it comes to jobs, it’s been a year and a half of whiplash. From plunging unemployment and kitchen table workstations to worker shortages and record numbers of people quitting the workforce altogether. What will the future hold? Josh Robin talks with Julia Pollak, labor economist at ZipRecruiter, about why many workers will never return to the office, whether employers are now more likely to heed calls for work-life balance, which industries will thrive in this new reality, and why schmoozing with the boss may be less common down the road. Plus, Josh debunks a past prediction about the future of work.

About the Podcast

People have long tried to figure out the future—but today, life seems more unpredictable than ever. What can we expect to come our way and will we be ready for it? Longtime journalist and Spectrum News Chief National Political Reporter Josh Robin has asked probing questions of presidents, business moguls, artists and sports figures. In this podcast, he helps us understand what could happen next, in all areas of our lives, from families to work; health to schools; politics to the arts; technology to civility. Join Josh every Thursday as he discusses the future with leaders in their fields, who hold a range of backgrounds and opinions, to help us all imagine “What Could Be.”