

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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Dec 8, 2023 • 31min
Creating a Resilient Culture of Equitable Flexibility and Empathetic Leadership
HR Means Business 16: Creating a Resilient Culture of Equitable Flexibility and Empathetic Leadership
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guests: Robert Ordever, Managing Director Europe and Stuart Cheeseman, European Strategist, O.C. Tanner
In this episode Mervyn talks to Robert Ordever (Managing Director Europe) and Stuart Cheeseman (European Strategist) from O.C Tanner about some of the key findings of the O. C. Tanner Institute's 2024 Global Culture Report.
They discuss:
- Opportunities for organisations in 2024
- Creating equitable flexibility for all employees
- The frontline worker experience
- The need for practical and empathetic leadership
- Focus on skill-building for the whole workforce
- Putting people at the heart of change programmes
* The report can be downloaded at https://www.octanner.com/global-culture-report
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Dec 5, 2023 • 39min
The Essentials of Payroll Year-End and Starting 2024 Off Right
The Essentials of Payroll Year-End and Starting 2024 Off Right
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Tom Hammond, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships, and Business Development, Paychex
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. Even the most seasoned professional can easily be overwhelmed by the critical tasks that need to be done during year-end. Download the Paychex Year-End Checklist to get organized. In it you’ll find timely tips, important deadlines, and advice backed by decades of experience to help navigate this time of year, so you don’t lose momentum as you transition to 2024. Visit paychex.com/awia to download your copy, today. That's paychex.com/awia.
This week on At Work in America, we met with Tom Hammond from Paychex, to talk about the importance of giving your business a year-end check-up to start your new year right.
- Year-end planning and new developments in HR and payroll
- Year-end tax preparation and compliance deadlines
- Employee compensation and bonuses for the new year
- Talent shortages and retention in the workforce
- Improving employee benefits for multi-generational workforce
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Nov 28, 2023 • 42min
Understanding Workplace Stress: Employee Well-Being and Mental Health Strategies
Understanding Workplace Stress: Employee Well-Being and Mental Health Strategies
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Dr. Sophie Dix, VP of Content at Koa Health
Today, we spoke with Dr. Sophie Dix, a behavioral neuroscientist, about workplace stress and it's impact on employees' mental health.
- Addressing stress in the workplace
- Stress, its causes, and its impact on mental and physical health
- The role of technology in providing mental health support at work
- How can organizations better support their employees?
- Emotional intelligence and employee well-being in the workplace
Koa Health holiday resources
Holiday Mental Wellbeing Calendar
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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
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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
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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
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