HR Happy Hour Network

Episode 515 - Communications, Strategies, and Technologies to Support Modern Work  Host: Steve Boese Guest: Gretchen Alarcon, Vice President and General Manager, HR Service Delivery at ServiceNow This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with Gretchen Alarcon from ServiceNow to talk about how effective employee communication is more important than ever in the new world of hybrid work. - HR tech tools to support effective employee communication  - How to help employees build connections - Importance of easy accessibility to employee needed information - Opportunities through the employee journey to improve two-way communication Thank you, Gretchen, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 514 - Mental Health in the 'Next Normal' of Work: 2022 Trends Forecast, featuring Lyra Health Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane, Lara Gossman This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with Lara Gossman from Lyra Health to discuss the 2022 Workplace Mental Health Trends Forecast Report. This was a deep dive into what's happening with employee mental health in the workplace, and how employers can best respond to the ongoing mental health challenges.   - Factors that are driving employers to prioritize mental health - Importance of benefits an organization can offer to their employees - Summary of the labor market and how it relates to mental health - How providing learning and education to leaders can help them prioritize, audit, and delegate responsibilities - Does your organization's policies and overall culture prevent or add to employee burnout? Thank you, Lara, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 513 - Strategies for Workplace and Personal Success in 2022 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Ben Brooks, CEO & Founder, PILOT This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with Ben Brooks to talk about retention development, employee experience, and trying to fight burnout during the pandemic. - Background of PILOT - Importance of disconnecting from time to time to prevent burnout - Creating employee connection in the remote or hybrid workplace - Performance management strategies for the future - How to give managers the support they need Thank you, Ben, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour Episode 512 – Managing Talent in 2022: Keys for Success in the New Year  Host: Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane Guest: Juergen Lindner, Senior Vice President of Marketing for SaaS, Oracle Sponsored by: Oracle This week, we spoke with Juergen Lindner about how the Great Resignation has impacted every business across nearly every country. - What organizations are currently doing successfully to attract and retain talent - Importance of workplace flexibility - Ways that HR technologies can utilize AI to replace repetitive, mundane tasks - How teams at Oracle are thinking about improvements and advancements - The holistic relationship between talent operations, supply chain, and outcomes Thank you Juergen, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour Episode 510 - Payroll 2021 Year End Prep and Starting 2022 the Right Way, featuring Paychex Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Tom Hammond, Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Product Management, Paychex This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with Tom Hammond to discuss how to successfully wrap up 2021's payroll requirements and set a smooth foundation for the year ahead. - Key payroll items to remember in December - Importance of having a payroll tech partner - PPP forgiveness update - Informing employees about benefits to share care and concern, part of the human experience Thank you, Tom, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour Episode 509 – Attracting and Retaining Talent during the Great Resignation Host: Steve Boese Guest:  Ann Marr, EVP of Global Human Resources, World Wide Technology Sponsored by: Culture Amp This week, we spoke with Ann Marr about the Great Resignation and ways of attracting and retaining talent during this time. - Prioritizing a positive, purpose driven work environment - Importance of offering additional employee benefits - Boosting diversity and inclusion efforts - Supporting local communities and non-profit organizations Thank you Ann, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour Episode 508 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Johnny Caupert, Executive Director of the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with Johnny Caupert to discuss the importance of biotech research in making our world a better, more sustainable place to live. - What is the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center, and why is it important? - Technology advancements in farming, and recruiting strategies into the biotech field - How government policies impact technology Thank you, Johnny, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour Episode 507 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Johnny Caupert This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with Johnny Caupert, School Board Vice President to talk about educational changes since the pandemic began and preparing the next generation for the workforce. - Background of how the educational system transitioned during the pandemic - Importance of bringing in outisde perspective to any organization or team - Process/strategy for crisis management - Unexpected leaders emerging through this transition Thank you, Johnny, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour Episode 506 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Ian Schrader and Tony Irovic This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with the hosts of Waterloo Table Talk, a couple of high school seniors who have great insight into the next generation entering the workforce. - Ian/Tony background and college plans - Importance of community involvement and outside of school experiences - What schools can be doing to prepare kids for the future - Skills training and teamwork - Starting a podcast/networking/communication Check out the Waterloo Table Talk podcast here Thank you Ian and Tony, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour Episode 505 – Navigating the Great Resignation Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Dr. Kenneth Matos, Director of People Science Sponsored by: Culture Amp   This week, we spoke with Dr. Kenneth Matos about the Great Resignation and how it's affecting organizations today. – The multiple experiences of the great resignation, from companies hiring faster than they are losing employees, to companies that are losing employees faster than they can hire them - The wave of culture and process disruption caused by the great resignation - Trends that were already in motion prior to the pandemic being amplified - What thriving organizations are doing to survive this tough time Thank you Ken, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.