Podcasts

Olivia Zhao is a business and global affairs student at Georgetown University and a research assistant at the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy, McDonough School of Business.

Shila Nieves Burney explains the role employers play in tackling social determinants of health.

Burnout, financial strain and boredom are the leading drivers pushing senior workers to stay in the workforce longer.

Mississippi ranks as the state with the worst working conditions based on factors including weekly work hours, compensation and overall happiness.

The current political climate will create obstacles for workers both in the United States and those working remotely from their home countries.

Employer and government support will be vital to help caregivers stay in the workforce.

Trevor Chapman is a seasoned communications professional with expertise in media relations, public relations, and crisis management. As the former Director of External Communications at Farmers Insurance (2014–2023), he led high-profile strategies to shape the company's public image, including serving as a spokesperson during key business decisions. Trevor is passionate about helping organizations tell authentic stories, enhance reputation, and achieve measurable results through innovative communication solutions. Trevor holds a Journalism degree from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Since 2018, Trevor has served on the Public Relations Advisory Council for the Journalism Department at CSUN, contributing his expertise to guide curriculum and support student development. (LinkedIn)

Matt Polak is the CEO of Picnic, a digital privacy and cybersecurity company at the intersection of personal data exposure and enterprise risk. He received an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BA in International Affairs from James Madison University.

Despite rising optimism, LIMRA research also uncovers concerns and suggests carefully crafted communication and education strategies.