Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
72%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

Join our team of leadership and culture experts as we examine the approach that successful companies are taking to attract, develop and retain their talent.Our goal is to help leaders and organizations create a diverse pipeline of talent and become the employer of choice in the markets they serve.

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Recent Episodes

S4E6 Impact of A.I. on People and Jobs In The Workplace

Feb 26, 2026 12m

AI is changing how work gets done—and what it takes to succeed in nearly every role. This show breaks down what AI means for jobs, teams, and leadership, with a clear focus on practical takeaways. We…

S4E5 At The Office - Handling Workplace Disputes

Feb 26, 2026 14m

Workplace conflict is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to be toxic or personal. In this podcast, we break down how to handle disputes in the office with clarity, confidence, and respect. You’ll get…

S4E4 Hiring Landscape in 2026

Jan 30, 2026 13m

Time to go back into the office! What does the hiring landscape look like in 2026? LAK Group President Mike Grubich joins the show to talk about national hiring numbers and the outlook of different…

S3E1 Impact of Non-Compete Agreements

Jan 13, 2026 3m

“Imagine you land the job you’ve been chasing for months. Great title. Great pay. Great team. Then HR calls and says, ‘One more thing—we received a letter from your previous employer.’That letter? It…

S3E4 Social Media Posting & Job Hugging

Jan 13, 2026 12m

Today we’re connecting two things that are shaping modern work in real time: what people post online, and why so many people are staying put.First, social media. The workplace doesn’t stop at the…

S4E3 At The Office with LAK Group: Generational Gaps At Work and Yelling At Your Boss

Jan 13, 2026 13m

“Welcome to At The Office—the podcast from LAK Group where we talk about what’s really happening at work, why it’s happening, and what leaders can do about it.Today we’re tackling two things that are…

S4E2 At The Office with LAK Group: Trends for HR Leaders in 2026 & Return to Office

Jan 13, 2026 14m

“Welcome to At The Office—the podcast from LAK Group where we cut through the noise and talk about what’s actually changing in work and culture.Today’s episode is a 2026 trends briefing for HR…

S4E1 At The Office with LAK Group: Job Market Updates 2026

Jan 13, 2026 11m

It’s 2026, and the job market has a very specific feel: not a free-for-all, not a collapse—more like a cautious, tight runway. We’re seeing slow hiring coming out of 2025, with December adding about…

S3E3 The Challenge of Office Hotelling

Jan 13, 2026 7m

Today we’re talking about desk hoteling in the office—sometimes people say it fast and it comes out like ‘deck hotelling’—but the idea is simple: no permanent desks, and you reserve a workspace when…

S3E2 Conscious Unbossing

Jan 13, 2026 10m

Gen Z isn’t “lazy” or “anti-ambition.” They’re calling out something a lot of organizations don’t want to admit: in many companies, the manager job has become high stress, low authority, and not…

Toxicity in the workplace

May 31, 2023 5m

Stuck in a toxic work place? There are ways to solve that problem before just quitting outright.Support the show

Being Proactive in your Job Search

May 12, 2023 4m

President Michael Grubich was on TMJ4 radio speaking with Vince Vitrano discussing the need for applicants to be proactive and not wait for companies to get back to them.  Click here for the full…

S1E5 Finding Top Talent Other Companies Dismiss

Dec 21, 2022 31m

In this episode, Robin Mottern, General Manager Talexes and Anthony Pantaleone, Vice President Sales Talexes and I discuss how organization can find great talent that other organizations are…

S1E4 Are Changes in the C-Suite Disrupting Your Talent Pipeline?

Nov 28, 2022 33m

In this episode, Robin Mottern, General Manager Talexes and Anthony Pantaleone, Vice President Sales Talexes and I discuss the impact changes in the C-Suite can cause disruptions to sustaining a…

S1E3 Is the Hybrid Workplace Her To Stay?

Nov 11, 2022 23m

The attraction and retention of talent can weigh heavily on the flexibility of the workplace. In this episode, Mike, Robin and Anthony discuss the continuous evolution of the workplace and the…

S1E2 Career Stories: Flavia Ziarnik's career...so far.

Nov 01, 2022 26m

This is Flavia's story, so far.  Flavia shares the ups and downs as she has navigated an international move to follow her dreams here in the United States.   Hers is a story of resilience and…

S1E4 Career Stories: Mark Arnhoelter career...so far.

Nov 01, 2022 26m

Meet Mark’s Arnhoelter.   In this episode, Mark shares the ups and downs as he has navigated from a long and fruitful engineering career to being thrust into figuring out the purpose of work in his…

S1E3 Career Stories: Samara "Sammie" Lancia's career...so far.

Nov 01, 2022 26m

On our latest Podcast of "OpenMike - Career Stories " we feature the real career journey of Samara "Sammie" Lancia, Senior Project Manager at Amalie Trade Compliance Consulting LLC. Her story is one…

S1E1 Career Stories: Andy Wendling's career...so far.

Nov 01, 2022 21m

Meet Andy Wendling.Listen to the story of how a fierce competitor, turned leader has leveraged his training as an Olympic athlete to drive his own business results. Andy's zest and love for life is…

S1E2 Top Talent Challenges Facing C-Suite Executives

Oct 24, 2022 38m

In this episode, Robin Mottern, General Manager Talexes and Anthony Pantaleone, Vice President Sales Talexes and I discuss a key topic for organization committed to becoming an employer of choice in…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does OpenMike have?

OpenMike has published 30 episodes since March 2022, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is OpenMike still active?

OpenMike is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 16m.

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