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A K-Shaped Economy

A K-Shaped Economy

CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

November 24, 20257m 54s

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Show Notes

In today’s episode:

  • The data is clear that we're in a K-shaped economy: there's a wealthy class that's getting richer, while lower-income Americans are struggling more and more.
  • The loss of a middle class is coming from the push to drive profitability and reducing head count--and it's being accelerated by the rise of AI.
  • This is an inflection point for the economy; something needs to be done.


CEO Daily Brief is a daily, five-minute podcast for CEOs where we dissect the week's biggest news, unpack hot-button workplace trends, and bring you exclusive interviews with leaders who leverage culture to drive real business results.

John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica every week to discuss the latest news in labor, employment, and workplace culture by asking each other the question: 'What Are You Paying Attention To Now?'


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    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrehse/
    • Bio at Ankura: https://ankura.com/experts-and-advisors/john-frehse


    Jessica Kriegel:

    • Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/
    • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/

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