HomeEc Bonus Episode – From Intangible to Invaluable: Behavioral Science, AI and the Future of Work

Episode Overview

Where are Nick & Moraya? Planning some yummy upcoming episodes. In the meantime, enjoy this bonus episode on human capital, employee well-being, workplace culture, behavioral economics and investment returns - hosted by Nick.

Introduction

Welcome to a special episode of HomeEc, where we explore money, relationships, and everything in between. While developing our financial wellness platform, we’re sharing this insightful CFA Society of Philadelphia webinar, moderated by host Nick Ashburn.

Visit PersonaWealth.com to take our free financial psychology assessment and uncover your money blind spots. In future episodes, we’ll dive into user stories and actionable steps to improve financial well-being.

Key Terms

• ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance): This episode focuses on the "S"—how companies treat employees.
• Human Capital Factor: An investment metric showing companies with strong employee sentiment outperforming benchmarks by 3-6% annually.
• Good Job Strategy: A model proving that investing in employees leads to operational and financial success.
• Intrinsic Motivators: Factors like recognition, purpose, and fairness that drive employee engagement beyond pay.

Meet the Experts

• Nick Ashburn (Host): Founder/CEO of PersonaWealth, former Head of Responsible Investing at PNC Bank, and sustainable investing expert at Wharton.
• Sarah Kalloch: Executive Director, Good Jobs Institute; MIT Sloan lecturer; expert in job quality and business performance.
• Bart Houlahan: Senior Partner, Irrational Capital; Co-founder of B Lab and the B Corp movement.

Memorable Quotes

💡 "Making the invisible visible is a superpower." – Nick Ashburn

💡 "Service jobs are the bedrock of communities—we must make them good jobs." – Sarah Kalloch

💡 "The human capital factor is based on employee sentiment—how they feel about their employer." – Bart Houlahan

Key Takeaways

✔️ Good Jobs Drive Business Success – Companies with strong employee cultures outperform financially.

✔️ Human Capital as an Investment Factor – Employee sentiment is a leading indicator of business success.

✔️ AI & Workplace Transformation – Companies with strong cultures will navigate AI disruption more effectively.

Resources & Connect

📚 Learn More:

• Good Jobs Institute
• Irrational Capital
• B Lab & B Corp Certification
• MIT Living Wage Calculator

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🌐 Websites: PersonaWealth.com | HomeEcPodcast.com

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