HR Happy Hour Network

Crafting Connections through the Power of Storytelling Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Elena Valentine, CEO & Co-Founder of Skill Scout Films 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. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out today. Today, we spoke with Elena Valentine from Skill Scout Films about the power of storytelling in life and the workplace. - Importance of telling good stories - How to capture culture through film - Connecting people to a mission - The value of work - Personal stories of why we do what we do Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

The Play by Play 15 - Tech Talk: Food Science, Cell Phones, and College Football Fever Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer are back to school and excited to share the latest episode with you! Today, they chat about: - The FDA, an introduction of cell-cultivated meat, and how this affects GenZ - The latest cell phone technology - Fall sports and college football picks for the year - Quote of the show Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

The Power of Storytelling in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Melanie Steinbach, Chief People Officer, MasterClass 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. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out today. This week we met with Melanie Steinbach from MasterClass to talk about the benefits of using storytelling in leadership development. - The development of MasterClass at Work - Importance of personal stories in leadership and learning - Advice for HR leaders in how to incorporate storytelling in the workplace - Developing essential workplace skills Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Inclusion Crusade 14 - Fostering Family and Cultivating Change in the Workplace Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Sue-Rose Read, Founder at Oneberrie Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. This week we are discussing the traditions of new parents in the workplace, and how we can celebrate and include parents differently. - Limiting beliefs of women in the workplace - Inclusion of pregnancy and family culture  - Importance of giving back - Achieving an inclusive culture at work  Thank you for listening! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Empowering Women and Businesses through Menopause Conversations Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Shelly MacConnell, Chief Strategy Officer of WINFertility 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. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out today. This week we met with Shelly MacConnell from WINFertility about the importance of addressing menopause in the workplace. - Importance of normalizing being open about menopause at work - The intersection of menopuase and healthcare - Impact of menopause on productivity - How to be inclusive in your workplace Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

HR Means Business 12: Navigating the Shift to Hybrid and Flexible Work Environments Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Matthew Davis In this episode Mervyn talks to Matthew Davis, Associate Professor of Organisational Psychology at Leeds University, about their major research project on how work and workplaces are changing to adapt to hybrid and flexible working. They discuss: - The importance of individual choice in how, where and when individuals work - Impact of location on social networks, communication and connectivity - Collaborative working - How location impacts engagement for those disclosing a disability or identifying as being part of an ethnic minority   Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app!

The Play by Play - Back to School Special Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk about back to school trends, interesting AI topics and sports talk. - Back to school clothing and technology trends for college students - Unhead of AI potential - MLB trade deadline sports talk Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Workplace Support, Challenges, and Empowerment for Parents Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Lori Mihalich-Levin, Founder & CEO of Mindful Return 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. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out, today. This week we met with Lori Mihalich-Levin from Mindful Return about empowering working parents as they rejoin the workforce. - Returning to work after pregnancy - Common challenges among new parents in the workplace - How can employers support new parents returning to work - Importance of bereavement and parental leave Learn more here: Returning to Work After a Pregnancy Loss  Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

HR Means Business 11: Productivity Drag and How to Improve Performance and Profitability Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Zena Everett In this episode Mervyn talks to Zena Everett, whose book The Crazy Busy Cure was a Business Book of the Year winner for 2022, about how to combat the systemic factors that reduce productivity and profitability per head within organisations. Why is it that we hire the best talent but then waste the time and energy of our talent? They discuss: - What is Productivity Drag and how does it arise? - What really gets in the way of getting our work done? - How to identify and eliminate distractions to create space and time for thinking - Overcoming meeting overload - Maintaining concentration in a digital world Learn more here Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app!

Empathy and Expertise: Insights on Layoffs and Inclusion Hosts: Trish Steed, Mervyn Dinnen Guest: John Baldino, President of Humareso 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. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out, today. This week on At Work in America, Trish and co-host Mervyn were joined by John Baldino to talk about HR consulting and the importance of handling layoffs well. - Introduction to HR consulting - How to properly handle layoffs, starting with the uncomfortable conversation - The humanity side of the layoff process - The difference between diversity and inclusion This was a really interesting show, thanks to John for joining us! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Network wherever you get your podcasts.