{"podcast":{"title":"Catalyst Center for Work Innovation: Research Deep Dive","slug":"catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391","podcast_index_feed_id":7744391,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ccwirdd","website_url":"https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9fa88c4c-a4dd-11f1-9b81-53c02db208f8/image/1211e4e48a598a1812a74e04208f74ae.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"WRKdefined","episode_count":154,"summary":"Join us for in-depth conversations about the future of work. Our hosts explore cutting-edge research on organizational innovation, leadership transformation, and the evolving workplace. From hybrid work strategies and employee experience to change management and organizational culture, each episode unpacks complex topics through thoughtful dialogue with the experts driving workplace innovation. Whether you're a business leader, HR professional, researcher, or simply curious about building thriving organizations in a rapidly changing world, these deep dives offer valuable insights grounded in rigorous research and real-world experience—transforming academic knowledge into actionable strategies you can implement today.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T16:23:05.335981+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391"},"episode":{"title":"A Conversation about Strategic Imperatives for an Age-Inclusive Workforce","slug":"a-conversation-about-strategic-imperatives-for-an-age-inclusive-workforce","published_at":"2026-08-30T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/a-conversation-about-strategic-imperatives-for-an-age-inclusive-workforce","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIRED8153770680.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/DIRED8153770680.mp3","summary":"This research explores the strategic necessity for Brazilian organizations to adapt to an aging labor force, noting a significant gap between demographic shifts and current corporate readiness. Despite projections that a massive portion of the population will soon be over 50, only a tiny fraction of top employers have established specific policies to support older professionals. The research identifies age-inclusive practices—such as flexible scheduling, specialized training, and biased-free recruitment—as essential tools for retaining institutional knowledge and enhancing cognitive diversity. By analyzing successful case studies, the research argues that companies must move beyond harmful stereotypes to embrace the unique contributions of experienced workers. Ultimately, the research calls for a fundamental reconfiguration of human resources to ensure economic sustainability in a rapidly changing demographic landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.","meta_description":"This research explores the strategic necessity for Brazilian organizations to adapt to an aging labor force, noting a significant gap between demographic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2718,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/episodes/a-conversation-about-strategic-imperatives-for-an-age-inclusive-workforce/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catalyst-center-for-work-innovation-research-deep-dive-7744391/a-conversation-about-strategic-imperatives-for-an-age-inclusive-workforce.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}