

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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Nov 29, 2022 • 25min
The HCM Technology Journey at Heathrow Airport - LIVE from Oracle CloudWorld
The HCM Technology Journey at Heathrow Airport - LIVE from Oracle CloudWorld
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Caroline Knight, Head of Corporate Technology, Heathrow Airport
This week, we met with Carline Knight live from the Oracle Cloud World Conference 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Heathrow Airport's journey through Oracle implementation
- Challenges the travel industry were faced with during the pandemic
- Importance of a continuous improvement cycle
- Benefits of having the "right" HR Technology system
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Nov 25, 2022 • 31min
The Play by Play podcast - episode 2
The Play by Play podcast - episode 2
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk about everything from MLB players and stats, voting, and even play a fun game of "Presidential quote, Kanye West tweet, or Song Lyric." Listen in and join the fun!
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Nov 21, 2022 • 26min
HR Means Business 1 - Why Belonging and Purpose are So Important for HR
HR Means Business 1 - Why Belonging and Purpose are So Important for HR
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Robert Ordever, Managing Director at OC Tanner Europe
What are the challenges for HR professionals who work in very public facing organisations, that carry high customer and community expectations, in creating engaging cultures? In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Robert Ordever about how he has been able to foster cultures of purpose led engagement and belonging in organisations that are very much in the public eye. They also discuss the best ways to create a thriving, connected and winning workplace culture.
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Nov 17, 2022 • 19min
Caring For Your Employees Through Self-Service: LIVE from isolved Connect
Caring For Your Employees Through Self-Service: LIVE from isolved Connect
Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Karen Steed
Guest: Mary Kay Kirgis, HR generalist of Crescent Community Health Center
This week, we met with isolved customer, Mary Kay Kirgis, live from the isolved Connect Conference in Nashville, TN.
- Overcoming barriers to employment
- How isolved is helping with HR issues at Cresent Community Health Center
- Caring for your employees through self-service
- Importance of engaging and communicating with your employees
Connect with Mary Kay Kirgis at mkirgis@Crescentchc.org
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Nov 15, 2022 • 29min
Elevating Customer Experience Through People at the OKC Thunder
Elevating Customer Experience Through People at the OKC Thunder
Hosts: Steve Boese
Guest: Will Syring, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships
This week we visited the Paycom Center to meet with Will Syring of the OKC Thunder. We talked about the importance of creating a memorable customer experience and some ways they do this.
- Paycom, the OKC Thunder, and the importance of community partnerships
- Creating the vision for the best NBA fan experience
- Training employees with purpose and direction
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Nov 10, 2022 • 22min
LIVE from isolved Connect: Creating the Link Between HR and Marketing
LIVE from isolved Connect: Creating the Link Between HR and Marketing
Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Karen Steed
Guest: Lina Tonk, Chief Marketing Officer, isolved
This week, we met with Lina Tonk, live from the isolved Connect Conference in Nashville, TN.
- The link that needs to exist between HR and Marketing
- Importance of cross-functional budget and goals
- Generational differences and their impact on messaging
- How and why to achieve direct communication
Connect with Lina Tonk here
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Nov 8, 2022 • 40min
Addressing Burnout: Connecting Work, Life and Self-Care
555 – Addressing Burnout: Connecting Work, Life and Self-Care
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Josh Schwede, CEO & Co-Founder, Spotlyfe
This episode of the HR Happy Hour is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. As you reevaluate your benefits offerings this fall, don't overlook the advantage of having the right 401(k) plan. Havnig the right plan not only can help with employee retention, but can truly serve as a talent magnet for your business. Discover how offering a 401(k) plan can play a vital role in keeping your business competitive, and how you can find the plan for you and your employees. Visit paychex.com/awiaand download Paychex's free guide to 401(k) planning, today.
This week, we met with Josh Schwede from Spotlyfe, to talk about employee burnout and how to put an end to it.
- Breaking the culture of burnout in an organization
- Research report on ending the hustle culture in the workplace
- Connecting work, life, and self-care
- New challenges of being an HR leader today
Visit Spotlyfe today to learn more!
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Nov 3, 2022 • 15min
Choosing the Right Tech Tools for Your Company: LIVE from isolved Connect
Choosing the Right Tech Tools for Your Company: LIVE from isolved Connect
Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Karen Steed
Guest: Kimberly Crawford, HR Director at Southeast Mississippi Rural Health
This week, we met with isolved customer, Kimberly Crawford, live from the isolved Connect Conference in Nashville, TN.
- Challenges of finding a workforce in healthcare
- Using HR technology to care for employees
- How automation changes the onboarding process
- Empowering employees and making them feel connected
Connect with Kimberly Crawford here
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Nov 1, 2022 • 31min
LIVE from CloudWorld: An Oracle Cloud HCM Update
LIVE from CloudWorld: An Oracle Cloud HCM Update
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Chris Havrilla, VP of Talent Product Strategy at Oracle
This week, we met with Chris Havrilla live from the Oracle Cloud World Conference 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The HR transformation journey many organizations are going through
- Importance of a skills-driven organization
- The generational perspective of the workplace today
- Making sense of the HR technology landscape and simplifying your strategy
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Oct 27, 2022 • 17min
LIVE from isolved Connect: When Product Innovation Promotes Connection
LIVE from isolved Connect: When Product Innovation Promotes Connection
Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Karen Steed
Guests: Geoff Webb, VP of Product Marketing & Strategy and Kelli Rico, VP of Product Management & Training
This week, we met with Geoff Webb and Kelli Rico live from the isolved Connect Conference in Nashville, TN.
- Importance of data-driven decision making
- Considerations for the deskless workforce
- Accessibility within your organization
- Where does sustainability fit in?
Connect with Geoff Webb here
Connect with Kelli Rico here
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