Workplace Evolution in 2025 with Fred Dawkins and Jeff Spence: Trends in Culture, AI Innovation, Legal Shifts, and More
Welcome to today’s episode of Voice of Business, presented by Gwinnett Magazine. We’re thrilled to be joined by Fred Dawkins, Owner at Frederick C. Dawkins, Esq., P.C., and Jeff Spence, Founder and CEO at WithFuel, for an in-depth discussion on the dynamic shifts shaping the workplace in 2025. Together, we’ll explore the evolution of workplace culture, the growing complexity of management, and the transformative impact of AI innovation. This episode also covers timely legal and business topics such as recent rulings on salary thresholds and non-compete agreements, the rising use of fractional employees, and strategies for leveraging remote work to solve complex challenges. Whether you’re leading a startup, managing a team, or running a large organization, this episode is filled with actionable insights to help you thrive in the year ahead.
In this Episode:
- Intro 00:00
- Trends in Workplace Culture in 2025 03:35
- Calling Employees Back to the Office 03:40
- There Should be Complexity to your Management 08:36
- Knowing How to Manage People 13:00
- Utilizing Fractional Employees as a Small Business 19:14
- How Will AI Impact the Workplace? 21:15
- Salary Threshold Increase Struck Down in Texas 29:55
- Non-Compete Ban Blocked Nationwide 31:24
- Immigration Enforcement in the Workplace Ramped Up 39:50
- Using Remote Opportunities and AI to Solve Problems 43:40
Resources & Links:
Unconstrained: Fueling Opportunities & Unsucking Your Business by Jeff Spence
Frederick C. Dawkins, Esq. – Website
The Gwinnett Chamber’s “Voice of Business” Podcast is presented by Gwinnett Magazine and produced in partnership with Business RadioX. Hosted by President & CEO Nick Masino, this show features engaging fireside chats with prominent business leaders, offering invaluable insights into leadership, small business growth, economic development, and inclusive best practices in business.
