What AI and Economic Shocks Mean for Work in Europe

What AI and Economic Shocks Mean for Work in Europe

From HR Happy Hour Network by HR Happy Hour Network

April 2, 2026 · 33 min · Season 4 · Episode 6

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Mervyn explores the latest European labor market trends with Julius Probst, covering economic shocks, AI impact, wage dynamics, and strategic HR responses.

What AI and Economic Shocks Mean for Work in Europe Hosts:  Mervyn Dinnen Guest:  Julius Probst , Senior Economist at  Appcast   Summary In this episode of the  HR Means Business  podcast, Mervyn explores the latest European labor market trends with Julius Probst, Senior Economist at Appcast. Together, they cover economic shocks, AI impact, wage dynamics, and strategic HR responses.   Chapters 00:00 Navigating the Complex European Labour Market 02:14 Impact of Oil Prices on the Economy 05:16 Understanding the Current Economic Slowdown 10:09 The Role of AI in Shaping Job Markets 14:10 Job Seekers' Responses to Market Changes 18:20 Wage Trends and Their Implications 21:53 Negotiating Power in a Changing Market 27:05 Emerging Trends in Employee Benefits   Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!   The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman.   What if your wins at work didn’t have to stop there? Workhuman’s employee recognition platform is built on the world’s largest rewards marketplace – tying recognition for great work to the…

People in this episode

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Julius Probst

Topics covered

  • AI impact
  • economic shocks
  • European labor market
  • wage dynamics
  • strategic HR responses

Keywords

  • AI
  • economic shocks
  • labor market
  • wage trends
  • employee benefits

Sponsors

Workhuman

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Organizations: Appcast

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