Peggy talks about new labor trends, including quiet cracking. She gives a peek behind the curtain into what is happening with our workforce—and how all of these trends will ultimately impact the future of work.

She also discusses:

• The past five years and movements such as the great resignation, quiet quitting, labor hoarding, and more.
• The percentage of people quiet cracking—and how it is impacting the workforce.
• What steps we need to take today to prepare for the future of work.

peggysmedleyshow.com

(5/13/25 - 920)

What You Might Have Missed:

The Hottest Labor Trends

All about Quiet Quitting

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley talks about how companies can stand out in an oversaturated market when you need to do something different. She says some of the staggering statistics are not going away anytime soon—and she talks about what can be done to stand out and compete.

She also discusses:

• Six factors creating market instability.
• How to control the conversation in an evolving market.
• The importance of a production strategy and an amplification plan.

peggysmedleyshow.com

(5/13/25 - 920)

What You Might Have Missed:

Key Considerations for Manufacturing

Mother, Daughter Career Journey

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Peggy Smedley and Duygu Alptekin Gürsu, international executive leadership and team coach, and author, Empowering Women on the Way to the Top, talk about why she wrote the book. She explains how she has faced firsthand the systemic barriers women face and that they have not changed much.

They also discuss:

• How organizations can help empower women.
• Why we need women at the top—and how to help them get there.
• How to look at leadership advice differently.

duygualptekin.com

(5/13/25 - 920)

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Women at Work in 2025

The State of Women at Work

Starting a Business

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Duygu Alptekin Gürsu, author

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Peggy Smedley talks about Construction Safety Week and National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls Week, sharing the objectives for these initiatives. She explains where this culture of safety must start, highlighting the importance of everyone being involved to ensure greater safety.

She also:

• Shares the startling statistics about how many construction workers die on the job.
• Gives her own toolbox talk, giving some examples of how technology can help improve safety.
• Digs into one specific case study that demonstrates how a company is taking action to protect workers using artificial intelligence.

peggysmedleyshow.com

(5/6/25 - 919)

What You Might Have Missed:

Safety: One-Stop Shop

Gen AI in Construction and Infrastructure

A Safety-First Culture

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Peggy Smedley and Yung Shin, Donald A. and Nancy G. Roach distinguished professor of advanced manufacturing, Purdue University, talk about additive manufacturing and why it has been getting so much global attention. He describes additive manufacturing, explaining how it works and how it can form 3D parts and 3D objects.

They also discuss:

• Why it is getting so much hype today.
• The applications that are coming out of additive manufacturing.
• How this is impacting education.

engineering.purdue.edu/ManLab

(5/6/25 - 919)

What You Might Have Missed:

The Future of Manufacturing Is Smart

All about Additive Manufacturing

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Yung Shin, Purdue University, safety

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Peggy Smedley and Brian Cury, CEO and founder, EarthCam, talk about jobsite innovations, narrowing in on how technology such as AI (artificial intelligence) can help improve construction safety. He says it used to be all about making beautiful photos, but now it is about the information in the photos.

They also discuss:

• The history of construction cameras and the rise of AI in the last decade.
• How camera technology can help improve safety procedures on the jobsite.
• How EarthCam developed the AI technology itself—and the importance of the service and the software.

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earthcam.net/security

(5/6/25 - 919)

What You Might Have Missed:

Construction Worker of the Future

Construction Haves and Have-Nots

The Language of Construction

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Brian Cury, EarthCam, safety

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Peggy talks about how technology can help with distracted driving, sharing some examples. She talks about the opportunities to improve our behavior in the car, all with the help of new technologies.

She also discusses:

• How many drivers report being distracted by their personal mobile devices.
• Three technologies that can help.
• Her thoughts on what needs to happen next to reduce the number of deaths on the road.

peggysmedleyshow.com

(4/29/25 - 918)

What You Might Have Missed:

Autonomous Vehicles and Distracted Driving

Road Safety for the Future

Driving Insights

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley and Julia Kite-Laidlaw, senior program manager, Road To Zero, National Safety Council, talk about how prevalent distracted driving is today. She says new data out reports that 3,275 people died in distraction-related crashes in 2023, which is 8% of all road deaths in the United States, and if you do the math it comes to about nine people per day.

They also discuss:

• Who is really responsible for safety in cars.
• Regulations and the impact they have on distracted driving.
• How Minnesota is using AI to address distracted driving.

nsc.org

(4/29/25 - 918)

What You Might Have Missed:

Stay Engaged on the Road

Distracted Driving Syndrome

Driving Awareness

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Julia Kite-Laidlaw, National Safety Council

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