Former U.S. Secretary of Labor discusses the latest jobs report and why workers have leverage

Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez talks to Dan Loney about the latest jobs report, why we’re on pace to recover much faster than we did after the Great Recession, and why workers have all of the leverage.

Comments

New This Week

AI Is Changing Jobs, Not Eliminating Them
Podcast

AI Is Changing Jobs, Not Eliminating Them

September 18, 202620 min listen

Peter Cappelli, Wharton professor of management, explains how AI is changing jobs, automating tasks and reshaping the workplace.

The Signals That Matter After NFL Week 1
Podcast

The Signals That Matter After NFL Week 1

September 16, 20261 hr 14 min listen

Tej Seth, data scientist, explains how to separate meaningful NFL Week 1 trends from the noise behind early results.

Why More Americans Are Filing for Bankruptcy
Podcast

Why More Americans Are Filing for Bankruptcy

September 16, 202611 min listen

Sasha Indarte, Wharton associate professor, explains why consumer bankruptcies are rising, what drives people to file, and why bankruptcy can sometimes provide a financial fresh start.