HR Happy Hour Network

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Josh Secrest, VP of Client Advisory, Paradox On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano is joined by Josh Secrest, VP of Client Advisory at Paradox and former Head of Global TA at McDonald’s. As companies look closely at talent acquisition technology to help lift the administrative burden of recruiting teams and engage with candidates in a more meaningful way, conversational AI checks every box. Madeline and Josh talk about how conversational AI has transformed high-volume recruitment and traditional recruitment, the differences between conversational AI and chatbots, and what the future will bring.

HR Happy Hour Episode 496 - Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Ed Thompson, CEO and Founder of Uptimize This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.   Paychex just released its 2021 Pulse of HR Report, which sheds light on what businesses need to do right now to meet the new expectations of a workforce no longer satisfied by the status quo. The fifth annual report provides an in-depth look at how HR professionals are contributing to the success of the companies they serve during this transformative time. To learn how your peers are navigating the start of a new workplace era, download the report at payx.me/pulse21. This week we talked with Ed Thompson from Uptimize about neurodiversity at work, embracing diversity of thought, and how inclusion looks when attracting and training new talent. - What is neurodiversity? - How to approach different thinking styles in the workplace - Targeted trainings for us through the employee lifecycle - How is productivity affected if an organization isn't supportive of neurodiversity? Thank you Ed, for joining us!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. www.uptimize.com

HR Happy Hour Episode 495 - HR's Strategic Priorities for 2021 and Beyond Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Jeanne Meister, Founding Partner of Future Workplace This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Are you looking for ways to help your business thrive in 2021 and beyond?  If so, be sure to view the great sessions from the first ever Paychex Business Conference.  Designed to give business leaders insights, resources, solutions, and actionable takeaways to help them build a better workplace, a better team, and a better business, this two-day virtual event was full of prominent speakers.  From NY Times Bestseller, Cy Wakeman to start of ABC’s Shark Tank, Daymond John you don’t want to miss out on these great sessions.  Visit Paychex.com/thrive to see them all. This week we talked with Jeanne Meister from Future Workplace about prioritizing employee mental health and how to shift the focus from organizational needs to human needs. - 2021 HR Senitment Survey results: view here - How leaders can prioritize employee mental health in the workplace - How technology plays a role in supporting employee wellbeing - What organizations are doing to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Thank you Jeanne, for joining us!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 401 - Reinventing the Organization with Dave Ulrich Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Dave Ulrich, Author, Rensis Likert Collegiate Professor of Business Administration, University of Michigan This week on the HR Happy Hour Show Steve and Trish were joined by Dave Ulrich, HR legend and widely known as the father of modern HR. On the show, Dave shared ideas and insights from his latest book, Reinventing the Organization: How Companies Can Deliver Radically Greater Value in Fast-Changing Markets. Dave discussed some of the key questions that HR and business leaders need to address when undertaking reinvention, how to help employees experience the positive impact of change and business disruption, and how embracing these changes and disruptions can bring about positive and lasting outcomes for people and for organizations. And lots more. This was a really fun show with one of the HR Happy Hour's all-time favorite guests - thanks so much to Dave for joining us!

HR Happy Hour Episode 494 - Employee Wellbeing and the Return to Workplaces Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Rebecca Ray Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Human Capital, The Conference Board This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Are you looking for ways to help your business thrive in 2021 and beyond?  If so, be sure to view the great sessions from the first ever Paychex Business Conference.  Designed to give business leaders insights, resources, solutions, and actionable takeaways to help them build a better workplace, a better team, and a better business, this two-day virtual event was full of prominent speakers.  From NY Times Bestseller, Cy Wakeman to start of ABC’s Shark Tank, Daymond John you don’t want to miss out on these great sessions.  Visit Paychex.com/thrive to see them all. This week we talked with Rebecca Ray Ph.D. from The Conference Board about a study they released on employee wellbeing, return to work, and feelings around the pandemic.   - Generational differences in the return to work conversation - How is employee productivity affected by outside stressors - The importance of having honest, mental health conversations at work View the wellbeing study here. This was a great show.  Thank you Rebecca, for joining us!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 493 - The Latest in Payroll Innovation Host: Steve Boese Guest: Jennifer Kraszewski, Vice President, Human Resources, Paycom This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, we were joined by Jennifer Kraszewski from Paycom to talk about the latest innovation in payroll, BETI.  We talked about how it provides support for both employers and employees, and why it will be an important part of the payroll process moving forward. Additionally, we talked about the return to work and how organizations are navigating bringing employees back into their workplaces. Finally, we discussed how HR has changed over the past year and a half, the importance of driving Employee Self Service, and how employee experience and company culture are so important while vying for new talent. This was a really interesting show, thanks to Jennifer for joining us! Learn more about Paycom’s BETI solution here. Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour Episode 492 - Developing Skills and Increasing Career Opportunities Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Are you looking for ways to help your business thrive in 2021 and beyond?  If so, be sure to view the great sessions from the first ever Paychex Business Conference.  Designed to give business leaders insights, resources, solutions, and actionable takeaways to help them build a better workplace, a better team, and a better business, this two-day virtual event was full of prominent speakers.  From NY Times Bestseller, Cy Wakeman to start of ABC’s Shark Tank, Daymond John you don’t want to miss out on these great sessions.  Visit Paychex.com/thrive to see them all. This week we were joined by Kevin Kelly, Director, Cloud Training Programs at Amazon Web Services to talk about how to help unemployed Americans find new career paths during the pandemic.  We talked about the various programs offered through AWS to help people develop their skills and how to utilize the skills you already have in new roles.  We also talked about the skills that are in high demand, how to help underrepresented communities have better access to new roles, and how organizations have made a commitment to reskill their employees.  AWS Training & Cert. This was a great show.  Thank you Kevin, for joining us!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Inclusion Crusade 3 - Creating Successful Employee Resource Groups Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Janine Nicole Dennis, Owner/Chief Innovations Officer, Talent Think Innovations In this episode, host Sarah Morgan interviews Janine Nicole Dennis, Founder & CIO of Talent Think Innovations. Janine talks about how to create a successful Employee Resource Groups program in the workplace as well as what pitfalls to avoid. She also discusses the importance of employers connecting mental & emotional wellness with workplace practices. Thanks for listening!

HR Happy Hour Episode 491 - Global Hiring Trends for 2021 Host: Steve Boese This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Are you looking for ways to help your business thrive in 2021 and beyond?  If so, be sure to view the great sessions from the first ever Paychex Business Conference.  Designed to give business leaders insights, resources, solutions, and actionable takeaways to help them build a better workplace, a better team, and a better business, this two-day virtual event was full of prominent speakers.  From NY Times Bestseller, Cy Wakeman to start of ABC’s Shark Tank, Daymond John you don’t want to miss out on these great sessions.  Visit Paychex.com/thrive to see them all. This week we were joined by Kevin Parker, CEO Chairman of the Board at HireVue to talk about the global state of hiring and rehiring trends for 2021.  We talked about the hiring changes and needs over the last year and a half and how technology can create a better hiring experience as more people are migrating to higher paying jobs.  We discussed the importance of making interviewing accessible to everyone by  interviewing outside normal work hours, being accessible on phones, and utilizing chat features.  We also talked about to how improve the hiring process and what's to come looking forward as hiring continues to change.  Read the Global State of Hiring Trends Report here. This was a great show.  Thank you Kevin, for joining us!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 490 - Workplace Movie Hall of Fame - JAWS 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. More than half of business owners with 10-500 employees say the availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is causing them to start, or start planning, their return to the workplace. If you’re thinking about instituting a vaccination policy, download Paychex’s latest e-book, “Managing COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Return to Work,” to learn about key considerations for developing your policy, as well as important health and safety measures for establishing a safe and productive return to work. Go to payx.me/ebook-vaccines to download your copy of the e-book, today.  This week we are back with the Workplace Movie Hall of Fame series talking about the HR, workplace, and leadership lessons from the 1975 movie Jaws, starring Roy Schneider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss; directed by Steven Spielberg.  We discussed building a team from diverse backgrounds, how different members of a team need to step up to take a leadership role, and using alternative sources to find the talent you need for your organization. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.