

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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Jul 18, 2023 • 36min
Navigating the Digital Age: Empowering Elderly Care through Technology
Navigating the Digital Age: Empowering Elderly Care through Technology
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Meghan Conroy, Capture Proof
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 Meghan Conroy of CaptureProof to talk about the benefits of utilizing technology to help with the care of the aging community.
- Latest statitistics around the costs associated with fall injuries
- Changing healthcare needs as Baby Boomers and others are retiring
- How can caregivers improve continuity of care for older patients?
- The role of AI in the future of healthcare
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Jul 14, 2023 • 41min
The Play by Play - The New World of eCommerce with special guest Game Time
The Play by Play - The New World of eCommerce with special guest Game Time
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk about all things retail, eCommerce and the role of digital media.
- The shift from in-person to online shopping
- The impact of digital media on retail
- The Play by Play Top Ten
- Game time with a special guest
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Jul 11, 2023 • 47min
Balancing Care: Nurturing Yourself and Others in the Caregiving Journey
Balancing Care: Nurturing Yourself and Others in the Caregiving Journey
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Liz O-Donnell, Founder of Working Daughter
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 Liz O'Donnell from Working Daughter to talk about the transition women are now making as they learn to care for aging parents.
- Taking care of yourself, while taking care of others
- Advice for new caregivers
- What organizations are doing to support employees in caregiving situations
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Jul 6, 2023 • 20min
EVP and the Engagement Equation
HR Means Business 10: EVP and the Engagement Equation
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Kat Bernardes, Director of People Experience at HR Consultancy Lace Partners
In this episode Mervyn talks to Kat Bernardes, Director of People Experience at HR Consultancy Lace Partners, about her work on Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and the role it plays in supporting employee engagement and retention.
They discuss:
- What is EVP and what role does it play in attracting and retaining the people you need?
- Who has responsibility for EVP and who should be having the internal conversations around it?
- What are the common mistakes businesses make and what tend to be the main differences between EVP and employees' lived experiences of the workplace?
- What is HR's role in creating and communicating EVP and should they lead the conversations?
- The impact of flexible working and the link between EVP, Engagement and Productivity
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Jun 30, 2023 • 1h 1min
Navigating Workforce Challenges and Building Employee Connections
Navigating Workforce Challenges and Building Employee Connections
Hosts: Trish Steed, Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research and Advisory
This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Trish and Mervyn were joined by Ben Eubanks to chat about the changing workforce landscape and how organizations can best navigate it.
- How to hire and retain a shrinking workforce
- Commitment and creating core memories
- The importance of the connection between leaders and employees
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Learn more about Talent Scarcity
This was a really interesting show, thanks to Ben for joining us! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Jun 27, 2023 • 52min
Balancing Ambition and Alignment: Nurturing Personal and Professional Growth
Balancing Ambition and Alignment: Nurturing Personal and Professional Growth
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO of PILOT
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 Ben Brooks from PILOT for our mid-year check in and chat about goals, skills, and DEI in your organization.
- How to respect your goals for 2023
- The wheel of life approach to time management
- Planning your financial goals
- The value of storytelling and data
- Calibrating your commitment to diversity
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Jun 23, 2023 • 27min
Building Wealth from the Ground Up: Gen Z's Roadmap to Financial Freedom
The Play by Play - Building Wealth from the Ground Up: Gen Z's Roadmap to Financial Freedom
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
Guest: Collin Kanyuck, Digital Asset Execution Service Analyst
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talked with Collin Kanyuck about managing your money and investing.
- The best time to start managing your money
- How to find "extra" money to start investing
- Getting started with investments
- How much income should you be saving?
- Tips for Gen Z on how to find the right job
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Jun 20, 2023 • 41min
Taking the Pulse of HR with Paychex
Taking the Pulse of HR with Paychex
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Alison Stevens, Director of HR Services, 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. 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 Alison Stevens of Paychex to talk about the findings in the 2023 Pulse of HR Report to understand the current and future state of the HR landscape.
- How to be more intentional when using technology in the workplace
- How small businesses are adopting AI
- Understanding the motivation levels of different generations
- Employee assistance and elder care
- Lingering effects of the pandemic on the workplace
- Importance of onboarding programs
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Jun 16, 2023 • 48min
Building Bridges: Fostering LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Workplace Culture & Community
Inclusion Crusade 13 - Building Bridges: Fostering LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Workplace Culture & Community
Host: Sarah Morgan
Guests: Franny Oxford & Zee Rosenblum, Plume
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 importance of fostering workplace culture and community with LGBTQIA+ inclusion.
- The importance of being a performative ally
- Recruiting people from a diverse backgrounds
- Benefits of virtual networking events
- What can organizations do to take action to support the community?
Thank you for listening! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Jun 13, 2023 • 52min
The Future of Work: How AI is Changing Skills, Jobs and Careers
The Future of Work: How AI is Changing Skills, Jobs and Careers
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Siobhan Savage, CEO and Co-Founder of Reejig
This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, we were joined by Siobhan Savage to talk about how AI is changing skills, jobs, and careers at Reejig.
- Skills based approach to talent mobility in changing work environments
- Best practices for adopting more powerful AI technologies
- How HR leaders can the ideas around 'talent intelligence' solutions to their managers
This was a really interesting show, thanks to Siobhan for joining us! Learn more about Reejig here and remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.