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“Work Trends RU” Podcast with James Moore, Ph.D.

October 14, 2025

Listen to the latest episode of the Heldrich Center’s Work Trends RU podcast, featuring James Moore, Ph.D., Principal at KPMG. Dr. Moore reflects on his career and discusses the need to modernize workforce and unemployment systems, discusses the critical role of frontline staff and gaps in training for workforce professionals, and considers how AI and technology can improve services for job seekers.

Listen on our podcast page or on our YouTube channel.

 

“Work Trends RU,” explores the changing worlds of work, education, social policy, and financial security. The series covers a variety of issues, including the contemporary workforce, economic challenges, artificial intelligence and the future of work, and how public policies and private initiatives are responding to the needs of job seekers, workers, and employers.

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