

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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Oct 25, 2022 • 32min
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: The Field of Dreams
At Work in America - Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: The Field of Dreams
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
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 brought back the workplace movie hall of fame to discuss the 1989 movie, The Field of Dreams.
- Chasing a dream and what dictates career choice today
- Motivation, leadership, and risk taking
- Importance of investments in innovation
- Celebrating the wins in your workplace
Thank you, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to At Work in America wherever you get your podcasts.

Oct 20, 2022 • 16min
LIVE from isolved Connect: Leading the Transformation of Work and Life
549 – LIVE from isolved Connect: Leading the Transformation of Work and Life
Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Karen Steed
Guests: James Norwood, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer and Pragya Malhotra, Chief Product Officer
This week, we met with James Norwood and Pragya Malhotra live from the isolved Connect Conference in Nashville, TN.
- The transformation of work and life in the industry
- Supporting your customers with the right technology
- Connecting with your employees and boosting engagement
- Challenges HR technology is still facing
Connect with Pragya Malhotra on Twitter @MalhotraPragya
Connect with James Norwood here
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Oct 17, 2022 • 27min
HR Happy Hour Network: Introducing The Play by Play Podcast
548 – HR Happy Hour Network: Introducing The Play by Play Podcast
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guests: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer, Podcast Hosts
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 were joined by our newest network podcast hosts, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer, to welcome them to the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network, and introduce their new show, The Play by Play. On this podcast series, they will bring you regular conversations about sports, business, politics, breaking news, and more - all from the perspective of Gen Z. We are thrilled to welcome Jack and Nick to the HR Happy Hour family!
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Oct 6, 2022 • 15min
HR Happy Hour Network - Introducing the HR Means Business Podcast
547 – HR Happy Hour Network: Introducing the HR Means Business Podcast
Host: Steve Boese
Guest: Mervyn Dinnen, Podcast Host
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 were joined by Analyst and Author, Mervyn Dinnen, to welcome him to the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network, and introduce his show, HR Means Business. On this podcast series, he will bring you regular conversations with guests from the worlds of Human Resources, Talent and Technology, to help make sense of what is happening and how to plan for success. We are thrilled to welcome Mervyn to the HR Happy Hour family!
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Oct 4, 2022 • 29min
Employment Without Limits:Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities
546 – Employment Without Limits:Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Dr. Jennifer Luebke, Chief Workforce Inclusion Officer, PRIDE Industries
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 Dr. Jennifer Luebke from PRIDE Industries, to talk about creating opportunities for people with disabilities.
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- Diveristy, inclusion, and workplace accomodations for those with disabilities
- Background of PRIDE Industries and how they can help
- Recommendations for hiring neurodiverse individuals
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Sep 29, 2022 • 31min
Radical Research 12 - Highlights of the Current Labor Market
Host: Madeline Laurano
Guest: Andrew Flowers, Labor Economist, Appcast
In this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano interviews Andrew Flowers, Labor Economist at Appcast, to discuss the jobs report, state of hiring, and layoffs. Andrew answers the tough questions about the possibility of a recession and even, discusses all the VC money pouring into HRTech. This podcast will help you navigate all of the noise around the economy, make you feel empowered, and highlight this red hot labor market!

Sep 20, 2022 • 29min
Unlocking Expertise and Empowering Employees Through Innovative Technology
545 – Unlocking Expertise and Empowering Employees Through Innovative Technology
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Mike Carden, Co-Founder of Joyous
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/awia and download Paychex's free guide to 401(k) planning, today.
This week, we met with Mike Carden from Joyous, live at the HR Techology Conference in Las Vegas.
- Background of Joyous and how it unlocks the experise that exists in your workforce
- Importance of conversations to identify issues
- Creating an impact on the entire workforce, how they work, and the customers they serve
- Memories from previous HR Tech conference events
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Sep 13, 2022 • 43min
Exploring the Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness in the Workplace
544 – Exploring the Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness in the Workplace
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Julie Walker, Chief Experience Officer, Unboxed Experinces at CBT Group
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 current business and hiring environment has redefined what it takes to succeed as an HR professional, requiring HR leaders to adapt and innovate at lightning speed to help their organizations remain competitive. Download the 2022 Paychex Pulse of HR report to discover the tools and tactics your peers are using to deliver on both HR and business objectives - faster and at scale - while still meeting the evolving needs of their employees. Visit payx.me/PHR2022 to download your copy, today.
This week, we met with Julie Walker from Unboxed Experiences to explore the benefits of practicing mindfulness in the workplace.
- Why mindfulness experiences were developed for employees
- Importance of mindfulness and wellbeing today
- LIVE experience with Trish and Steve
- How Unboxed Experiences are helping the community
For more information, click here
Thank you, Julie, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to At Work in America wherever you get your podcasts.

Sep 6, 2022 • 36min
HR Tech Preview - Supporting the HR Function with Technology featuring Paychex
543 – HR Tech Preview - Supporting the HR Function with Technology featuring Paychex
Host: Steve Boese
Guest: Alison Stevens, Director of Field HR Services, Paychex
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. The current business and hiring environment has redefined what it takes to succeed as an HR professional, requiring HR leaders to adapt and innovate at lightning speed to help their organizations remain competitive. Download the 2022 Paychex Pulse of HR report to discover the tools and tactics your peers are using to deliver on both HR and business objectives - faster and at scale - while still meeting the evolving needs of their employees. Visit payx.me/PHR2022 to download your copy, today.
This week, we met with Alison Stevens from Paychex for an HR Technology Conference preview.
- Latest data from the Paychex Pulse of HR Report
- Tackling stress and burnout within your organization
- Flexibility of remote and hybrid work options
- How to stay on top of compliance as it evolves
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and we look forward to you joining us at the HR Technology Conference in September! Check out the 2022 agenda online, then register with code SB22F to save $300 on your pass here.

Aug 30, 2022 • 39min
How to Close the Growing Skilled Trade Shortage in the U.S.
542 – How to Close the Growing Skilled Trade Shortage in the U.S.
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Adam Figueira, VP of Marketing at CourseKey
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 current business and hiring environment has redefined what it takes to succeed as an HR professional, requiring HR leaders to adapt and innovate at lightning speed to help their organizations remain competitive. Download the 2022 Paychex Pulse of HR report to discover the tools and tactics your peers are using to deliver on both HR and business objectives - faster and at scale - while still meeting the evolving needs of their employees. Visit payx.me/PHR2022 to download your copy, today.
This week, we met with Adam Figueira from CourseKey to learn more about how to help close the skilled trade shortage in the U.S.
- Meeting the needs of career colleges and trade schools
- How trade schools provide a faster path to entrepreneurship
- Importance of trade school representation at the high school level
- Hiring skilled workers
For more information, click here
Thank you, Adam, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to At Work in America wherever you get your podcasts.