

HR Happy Hour Network
HR Happy Hour Network
At Work in America, the longest running and top downloaded HR podcast, focuses on human resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology. The show is hosted by Steve Boese, the Co-Chair of the HR Technology Conference and Trish Steed, CEO of H3 HR Advisors.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 44min
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: Barbie
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: Barbie
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamline your day-to-day pay system, Paychex makes managing your payroll easier and more profitable. That’s why we’re here with open arms and a special offer for new clients — for a limited time, get one year of complimentary digital W2s so you can focus on growing your business instead of time-consuming payroll tasks. Learn more at paychex.com/awia. Terms and conditions apply.
This week, Trish and Steve dive into the 2023 blockbuster movie, Barbie, and the workplace trends within it.
- Gender roles and expectations in the 1970s and 2020s
- Gender pay equity and empathy in the workplace
- Gender bias in leadership and the importance of individuality
- "Barbie" movie themes and impact
Thank you, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to At Work in America wherever you get your podcasts.

Nov 17, 2023 • 33min
HR's Role in Promoting Financial Wellness and Reducing Money Stigma
HR Means Business 15: HR's Role in Promoting Financial Wellness and Reducing Money Stigma
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Jamie Lawrence, Head of Marketing at Bippit
In this episode Mervyn talks to Jamie Lawrence from financial software specialists Bippit, about their latest research into the stigma around Financial Wellbeing in the workplace and how HR leaders can help.
They discuss:
- Why is there 'money stigma' in the workplace with more than half of employees not feeling comfortable sharing financial concerns at work?
- What strategies can HR adopt to address money stigma in the workplace?
- How can organisations support employees who have financial difficulties?
- Importance of messaging around financial support in the workplace
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Nov 16, 2023 • 25min
UNLEASH Conversations: Exploring HR Meta Trends for 2024
UNLEASH Conversations: Exploring HR Meta Trends for 2024
Hosts: Trish Steed & Mervyn Dinnen
Guests: Maryann Abbajay, Chief Revenue Officer, SAP SuccessFactors
Today on the HR Happy Hour Show, Trish and Mervyn were joined by Maryann Abbajay on the main stage at UNLEASH to examine the HR trends for 2024 in workforce management and retention.
- Career development, skills, and trends in the tech industry
- Work flexibility and virtual meetings
- Workplace wellness and mental health
- AI in HR, including ethics and responsible use
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Nov 14, 2023 • 32min
Innovation and Customer Success in HCM Technology
Innovation and Customer Success in HCM Technology
Host: Steve Boese
Guests: Pragya (Malhotra) Gupta, Chief Product Officer and Geoff Webb, Vice President Solutions, Product, and Marketing Strategy
Today, Steve met with Pragya and Geoff at isolved Connect 2023 to talk about advancements and innovations in HR technology at isolved.
- HR technology innovations and AI impact
- Innovative HR technology and community building
- HR analytics and AI in the workplace
- Company culture, customer experience, and technology
- Improving employee experience and its impact on business outcomes
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Nov 10, 2023 • 19min
UNLEASH Conversations: Connecting Talent to Opportunity
UNLEASH Conversations: Connecting Talent to Opportunity
Host: Trish Steed
Guests: Madeline Laurano, Founder at Aptitude Research and Amanda Hahn, Chief Marketing Officer at HireVue
Today, Trish met with Madeline Laurano and Amanda Hahn at UNLEASH World in Paris to talk about connecting talent to opportunity in the workplace.
- Madeline's session with Anika Grant, Chief People Officer at Ubisoft, on retention and internal mobility in the gaming industry
- Gen Z in the workforce and hiring strategies
- Using skills-based approach in hiring and talent management
- Assessing job candidates' potential for growth
- HR technology, career development, and industry insights
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Nov 7, 2023 • 40min
Leadership Lessons in Embracing Pets at Work
Leadership Lessons in Embracing Pets at Work
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Lori Bradley, VP of Talent and Inclusion, Chewy
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamline your day-to-day pay system, Paychex makes managing your payroll easier and more profitable. That’s why we’re here with open arms and a special offer for new clients — for a limited time, get one year of complimentary digital W2s so you can focus on growing your business instead of time-consuming payroll tasks. Learn more at paychex.com/awia. Terms and conditions apply.
Today, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Lori Bradley from Chewy to talk about how Chewy embraced pets at work and the learnings that followed.
- Pet-friendly workplaces and their benefits
- How does customer experience relate to employee experience?
- Pet-friendly workplace policies
- Workplace pets and how they affect company culture
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Nov 3, 2023 • 48min
One Year of The Play by Play: A Milestone Celebration
One Year of The Play by Play: A Milestone Celebration
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer take a look back on their first year of podcasting and make some predictions for the future.
- Podcast highlights and interviews from the past year
- Sports predictions and analysis
- Podcast goals and future plans
- Halloween candy preferences among generations
- Sports betting and life lessons
- Quote of the show
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Oct 31, 2023 • 38min
How Gen Z Thinks about Work, Business, and More: A Year of The Play by Play
How Gen Z Thinks about Work, Business, and More: A Year of The Play by Play
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guests: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer, Hosts of The Play by Play podcast
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamline your day-to-day pay system, Paychex makes managing your payroll easier and more profitable. That’s why we’re here with open arms and a special offer for new clients — for a limited time, get one year of complimentary digital W2s so you can focus on growing your business instead of time-consuming payroll tasks. Learn more at paychex.com/awia. Terms and conditions apply.
Today, we sat down with Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer to celebrate their one year podcast anniversary and chat about what they've learned along the way and what the future holds.
- Gen Z on podcasting, business, and education
- Workplace culture and marketing to Gen Z
- Let's talk "Game Time"
- Future plans, guest episodes, & dream interviews
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Oct 24, 2023 • 29min
HR Happy Hour - LIVE from the 2023 HR Technology Conference
HR Happy Hour - LIVE from the 2023 HR Technology Conference
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guests: Mervyn Dinnen, Madeline Laurano, and George LaRocque
This podcast episode is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Join us LIVE from the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas!
- Pitching HR tech solutions at a conference
- AI, empathy, and wellbeing
- Workplace trends, flexibility, and talent attraction
- Generational differences in the workplace
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Oct 20, 2023 • 39min
The New Era of Marketing for Gen Z
The Play by Play 17 - The New Era of Marketing for Gen Z
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer are back with a great episode all about marketing to Gen Z. They chat about:
- New job opportunities, income sources, and the influencer culture
- Marketing to Gen Z through TikTok
- The importance of attracting Gen Z workers by offering opportunities for growth and aligning with their values
- Workplace technology and mental health
- Quote of the show
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!