HR Happy Hour Network

Making the Grade: Navigating Pros and Cons of College vs Trade School for Gen Z Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer Guest: Jake Adams, First Year Apprentice, Carpenter's Union This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk with their friend Jake Adams about his experience in the trade school apprenticeship program and how it compares to a university. - Cost difference between trade school vs university - Gen Z in the workplace - Importance of skilled-labor jobs - Reverse mentorship Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Inclusion Crusade 11 - How Organizational Layoffs Affect Employee Well-being and Workplace Dynamics 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 layoffs in an organization. - The WARN Act: How it helps employees and employers understand their rights and responsbilities - The importance of having resources available during layoffs - The impact of layoffs on the employee's life Connect with Charlie on Twitter @charliepleasant  and on LinkedIn at “Charlie Pleasant LCSW”  Thank you for listening! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Escaping the Odds and Increasing Employment Opportunities for Millions Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Aaron Smith, Founder of Escaping the Odds 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. As the workplace continues to evolve, businesses are being forced to adapt and innovate to meet the challenge. Our fifth annual workforce trend study will help you understand this year’s top business challenges — and set your strategic priorities. Get the report, 2023 Priorities for Business Leaders: Trends, Insights, and Ideas for an Evolving Workplace to learn the challenges facing businesses like yours and how you don’t have to go it alone. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out, today. This week we met with Aaron Smith from Escaping the Odds to talk about second chance hiring of those previously incarcerated. - The importance of mentorship for people who are impacted by incarceration - How business leaders can be more inclusive around opening hiring opportunities - Utilizing more than just a background screening when hiring - Bringing street smarts and common sense to the workplace Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

HR Means Business 6: What is the Role of Employers in Supporting their Employees' Wellbeing Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Marc Holl, Head of Primary Care at Nuffield Health In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to March Holl, Head of Primary Care for Nuffield Health (the UK's largest healthcare charity) about their latest Healthier Nation Index research. They discuss:  - Mental health in the workplace and how to best support it - Recognising when employees may need help - Dealing with anxiety, stress and sleep loss in the face of economic uncertainty - Menopause and the workplace Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app!

2023 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish McFarlane The 2023 Academy Awards are just around the corner and we can't wait to see who will take home the top awards. On this episode, we break down all the nominees and give our expert predictions on who will win big. From Best Picture to Best Original Song, we've got you covered. Let's get ready for Hollywood's biggest night! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

The Play by Play 7: Exploring Virtual Reality, Travel Trends, and March Madness Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer jump into trends and predictions. - Virtual reality in the workplace - Travel trends for Gen Z - Bold predictions for March Madness - Motivation for the week Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Creating Opportunity Through Gender Fair Procurement Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: David Latten, Head of Procurement, Logitech 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. The only constant in business is change, and 2023 will be no exception. That’s why hundreds of in-house compliance professionals at Paychex compiled a list of regulatory issues that could impact businesses the most this year to help you prepare. In our guide, find out about federal and state regulations and programs that may affect your business and your employees in the coming year, so you can take appropriate action now. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out, today. This week we met with David Latten from Logitech to talk about how to make progress towards equality through gender fair procurement. - How organizations around the world can make a difference in gender equality - Conversations to have with potential or current suppliers - Relevance of a supplier diversity team - Importance of inclusion across all elements of an organization Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

How Employee Referrals Empower Candidates and Improve Diversity Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Gerry Crispin, Founder of Career Crossroads In this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano apeaks with Gerry Crispin to discuss employee referrals. - Importance of employee referrals as a source of hire - How to empower candidates to have a fair experience - Cultural nuances of employee referrals - How can employee referral programs enhance diversity in the workplace Thank you for listening to the show! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

The Inclusive Workplace: How Small Steps Create Big Impact Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Charlotte Dales, Co-founder & CEO, Inclusively and Julie Bugala, HR Leader, Edward Jones 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. The only constant in business is change, and 2023 will be no exception. That’s why hundreds of in-house compliance professionals at Paychex compiled a list of regulatory issues that could impact businesses the most this year to help you prepare. In our guide, find out about federal and state regulations and programs that may affect your business and your employees in the coming year, so you can take appropriate action now. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out, today. This week we met with Charlotte Dales and Julie Bugala to talk about how organizations can work to create more inclusive environments and create opportunities for people. - Simplicity of making accomodations in the workplace - How to demonstrate an inclusive environment - Positive outcomes of utilizing a workforce inclusion platform - How small steps can have a significant impact on outcomes and access to opportunities for people with disabilities Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

The Play by Play 6 - Sports Recap, AI Advancements, and Higher or Lower Showdown Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer share the latest sports news and events from the Super Bowl, MLB, NBA and March Madness - they cover it all! They also discuss how AI advancements are moving forward and how they feel about losing the human element in the workplace. Lastly, they played a game of "Higher or Lower" - did Nick finally get the win?? Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!