HR Happy Hour Network

HR Means Business 9: Living Culture: Unveiling the Power of Daily Interactions Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Abbie Cowan, Chief People Officer at World Education Services In this episode Mervyn talks to Abbie Cowan, Chief People Officer at World Education Services, about the importance of culture and messaging in an organisation whose mission can often be the subject of negative external narratives.  They discuss:  - Maintaining balance when culture and mission are drivers of engagement & retention - Appropriate messaging when your business is regularly touched by external narratives - Measuring and assessing culture - How HR can involve other leaders in understanding culture - Including leaders in the conversations around trends such as the impact of Conversational & Generative AI 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 - Welcome to Summer! Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer chat about the beginning of summer and everything it brings. - The best summer vacation destinations - Gen Z in the workforce: summer jobs and internships - A look into the MLB, Pro Golf tournaments, and some basketball news Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Healthcare Equity and Empathy: Bridging the Gap for Underserved Communities Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Jeni Mayorskaya, Founder & CEO of Stork Club and Dr. Jerrica Kirkley, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Plume 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.  This week we met with Jeni Mayorskaya and Dr. Jerrica Kirkley to talk about how inclusive health care can support the modern workforce while attracting and retaining talent. - Importance of addressing underserved communitites - Primary and gender affirming care - The financial cost of healthcare in the U.S. - The importance of cultural competency in healthcare Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Inclusion Crusade 12 - Navigating the Shifting Landscape and the Ripple Effects of Recent Legislation Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative 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 impact of the recent law in FL banning DEI teachings and the potential impact on workplaces. - How affirmative action bans can impact state colleges and beyond - The importance of accountability in the workplace - Impact of systems that exclude information - How cognitive reframing is being used Thank you for listening! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

From Service to Success: Navigating Veteran Hiring and Transition Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Matthew Jensen, Senior Director of Government Relations & Public Policy, Indeed 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. Right now, new customers can take advantage of their best deal of the year. If you sign up today, you’ll get 6 months of payroll processing, free. You heard that right: get 6 months of payroll processing for free when you sign up with Paychex today. This special promotion is only available until May 31, so visit paychex.com/awia right now to sign up today. That’s paychex.com/awia. Terms and conditions apply. This week we met with Matthew Jensen from Indeed to discuss how organizations can support veterans in innovative ways. - Ways to get involved with veteran hiring - Things to consider when working with the veteran community - The importance of having a recruitment strategy that’s accessible to all organizations - Transitioning from the military to the private sector Learn more here Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Harnessing AI for Talent Planning and Dynamic Transformation Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Josh Bersin & Jason Cerrato On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline is joined by industry experts Josh Bersin and Jason Cerrato to share highlights from Eightfold’s Cultivate event including skills-based talent planning and discuss Josh’s latest study on Pacesetters and Model on Generations of AI providers. - Internal transformation skills of an organization - How AI capabilities help skills-based talent planning - The dynamic nature of talent intelligence Thank you for listening to the show! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Breaking Barriers: Championing Diversity and Empowering People with Disabilities Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Lloyd Lewis, CEO, Arc Thrift Stores 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. Right now, new customers can take advantage of their best deal of the year. If you sign up today, you’ll get 6 months of payroll processing, free. You heard that right: get 6 months of payroll processing for free when you sign up with Paychex today. This special promotion is only available until May 31, so visit paychex.com/awia right now to sign up today. That’s paychex.com/awia. Terms and conditions apply. This week we met with Llyod Lewis from Arc Thrift Stores in Colorado to talk about embodying inclusion by employing persons with intellectual and development disabilities. - Arc's mission - How to implement your own IDD/DEI program - Supporting people with disabilities in your organization - Importance of skills that people with intellectual disabilities bring to the workplace Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

UNLEASH America: Exploring the Vision, Value, and Content for HR Professionals Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Marc Coleman, Founder & CEO, UNLEASH.ai This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, we were joined by the Founder of UNLEASH, Marc Coleman to chat about the UNLEASH America event. - Vision behind the UNLEASH.ai conferences - What's new and exciting in the conference world - Why should an HR professional attend the event? - The importance of content and a culture of reciprocity in their business This was a really interesting show, thanks to Marc for joining us! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Embracing Differences: Fostering Neurodiversity in the Modern Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Ed Thompson, Founder & Ceo, Uptimize 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. Right now, new customers can take advantage of their best deal of the year. If you sign up today, you’ll get 6 months of payroll processing, free. You heard that right: get 6 months of payroll processing for free when you sign up with Paychex today. This special promotion is only available until May 31, so visit paychex.com/awia right now to sign up today. That’s paychex.com/awia. Terms and conditions apply. This week we met with Ed Thompson from Uptimize to get an update on new advancements in the area of neurodiversity in the workplace. - What is the value to organizations of embracing neurodiversity at work? - What do organizations get wrong when it comes to neurodiversity? What are common misconceptions? - The importantance of an informed, inclusive culture - How to bring more neuroinclusion to your own work and team Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

The Play by Play: Gen Z Movie Mania, Golf Evolution, and Game Time Challenge Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer chat about all things GenZ! - Top ten favorite Gen Z movies - Golf: the way of the past and a look into the future - Game time: Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!