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Gen Z, AI & The Future of Entry Level Work
June 9, 2026

Gen Z, AI & The Future of Entry Level Work

At graduation ceremonies across the U.S., students are pushing back on artificial intelligence. From boos aimed at pro-AI speeches to growing skepticism about job prospects, Gen Z is sending a clear message: the future of work feels uncertain.In this episode of Disability@Work, host Ashley Sims…

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Why Employees with Disabilities Leave for Leadership Roles: The Sponsorship Gap
May 19, 2026

Why Employees with Disabilities Leave for Leadership Roles: The Spons…

Why are top employees with disabilities leaving organizations to grow their careers?In this episode of Disability @ Work, host Ashley Sims explores a critical workforce trend: professionals with disabilities are 4x more likely to reach senior roles by switching companies than through internal p…

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Job Hugging Isn't Disengagement: What Fear, AI, and DEI Rollbacks Reveal About Today's Workforce
April 28, 2026

Job Hugging Isn't Disengagement: What Fear, AI, and DEI Rollbacks Rev…

In this episode of Disability@Work, host Ashley Sims breaks down job hugging—a growing workplace trend where employees stay in roles they might otherwise leave because uncertainty feels too risky. This isn’t quiet-quitting or a lack of ambition. It’s a rational response to economic instability, lay…

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