David Rice

Atlanta

Host at The People Managing People Podcast

Senior Editor at Black and White Zebra

Senior Editor of People Managing People. Long time journalist, writer and editor. Believer in remote work.

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Articles

Why Middle Managers Struggle-And How to Set Them Up for Success

1 week ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Chris Williams |David Rice

Why Middle Managers Struggle—And How to Set Them Up for Success The shift from managing individual contributors to overseeing other managers is one of the toughest transitions in leadership. Chris Williams, former Microsoft HR VP, explores why this change is so challenging and how organizations can better support these key leaders.
Is HR a Job in Politics?

2 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Enrique Rubio |David Rice

We're trying out transcribing our podcasts using a software program. Please forgive any typos as the bot isn't correct 100% of the time. Enrique Rubio: When you use something that is good, right? And you use it as a scapegoat for your own other incompetence, your corruption, how broken you are as a human being. And more sadly, when a large number of people think that's why they are struggling because of that scapegoat, then we're in a pretty bad place.
The Security Paradox: Why 2025's Workers Are Both Loyal and Flight Risks

2 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Over the last 10 years, employee priorities have changed drastically. They’re often shaped by global events, technological advances, and changing perspectives on work itself. Where once people sought out soft benefits, quirky office perks and opportunities for advancement up the corporate ladder, in 2025, they’re after something different.
Whispers with Benefits: 7 Ways Gossip Works for Culture

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Gossip isn't always toxic—sometimes it's culture in motion. When we hear the word "gossip" in a workplace context, most of us immediately think of something negative: whispered conversations by the water cooler, rumors spreading like wildfire through Slack channels, or the uncomfortable feeling that you're being talked about behind your back. Traditional management wisdom has long held that gossip is a destructive force that should be eliminated from healthy organizational cultures.
13 Learning and Development Podcasts To Listen To In 2025

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

These learning and development (L&D) podcasts provide insights, practical advice from, and inspiration from experts who understand the challenges and opportunities in today's learning landscape. Whether you're tuning into "The L&D Career Club Podcast" or "The Learning Hack," each episode is a chance to learn something new. Podcasts like "The Mind Tools L&D Podcast" and "The Learning & Development Podcast" offer perspectives that can help you grow.
The DEI Reset: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

3 weeks ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Amri Johnson |David Rice

We're trying out transcribing our podcasts using a software program. Please forgive any typos as the bot isn't correct 100% of the time. Amri B. Johnson: The boxes are what keep us from engaging and getting to know who we are, not just what. And so if you take people out of their what box, that they're this multidimensional who that the difference that we see is just because we choose to see it versus seeing this person as who they are, that happens to have particular characteristics.
17 Best Workplace Safety Certifications For Upskilling In 2025

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Workplace safety certifications are essential for professionals in industries prioritizing health and safety, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to maintain safe working environments. I've summarized the best workplace safety certifications with notes about who and what each is best for so you can find the right one for the next step in your career.
The Changing Language of Skills: Why It Matters and How to Adapt

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | Cole Napper |David Rice

The Changing Language of Skills: Why It Matters and How to Adapt The workplace is evolving rapidly, with one-third of job skills changing every three years. In this episode, host David Rice speaks with Cole Napper, VP of Research at Lightcast, about how AI, automation, and demographic shifts are reshaping the labor market. As blue-collar industries face worker shortages while knowledge jobs undergo disruption, organizations must rethink skills development and workforce strategies.
The DEI Rollercoaster and Playing Political Ping-Pong with Equality

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

When President Trump signed the executive order dismantling anti-discrimination hiring protections, he didn't just change a policy—he opened the door to potentially reversing 60 years of hard-fought civil rights progress. These protections, originally established during the Civil Rights era, had been a critical shield against systemic workplace discrimination.
One In Five Say They Would Give Up Their Consciousness at Work For A Better Salary

1 month ago | peoplemanagingpeople.com | David Rice

Imagine a job where you earn a high salary, enjoy total work-life separation, but never remember what you do during work hours. Inspired by the dystopian TV series “Severance,” we asked people across the globe: Would you take a job that severs your work and personal identity if it meant guaranteed high pay? What pay would you need to accept having the procedure? How would you feel towards others who told you they were having the procedure done?