HR Happy Hour Network

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Jonathan Sears & Ros Feinsod, EY 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 were joined by Jonathan Sears, Partner in the People Advisory Services and Ros Feinsod, Principal at Ernst & Young LLC to talk about the highlights of the Work Reimagined Survey, such as job satisfaction, flexibility at work, and how company culture has improved during the last year.  We discussed the importance of transitioning to a more hybrid work model and how to ensure collaboration between in-person and remote employees.  We also talked about the right pace of return to work changes and how to measure productivity with remote workers.  Lastly, we covered the importance of addressing wellbeing with your workforce. This was a great show.  Thank you Ros and Jonathan, for joining us!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 488 - Building Workforce Agility with Skills Insights Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Yvette Cameron, SVP Global HCM Product Strategy, Oracle This episode is sponsored by Oracle Cloud HCM - learn more at www.oracle.com/hcm This week we were joined by Yvette Cameron of Oracle to talk about some of the latest innovation from the Oracle HCM Cloud group - Skills Insights - an AI-powered Dynamic Skills solution in Oracle Cloud HCM which allows HR leaders to identify skills gaps and foster career development for employees. On the show, Yvette shared why taking a skills-centric appoach to talent management is criticial for organizations needing to become more agile and responsive to meet changing needs and demands. For HR leaders, having an understanding of the skills possessed by the workforce is critical for talent planning, recruiting, development and more. For employees, being able to easily report their skills, to identifty opportunities to develop existing skills and acquire new ones, and gain insights into how skills contributes and supports their career plans is essential for employee engagement and retention.  Yvette also shared the three components of Skills Insights: Skills Nexus; Skills Advisor; and Skills Center - which work together to give HR leaders and employees tools and capability to transform the way they identify and grow skills. Learn more about Skills Insights here.  This was a fun show, thanks to Yvette for joining us! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 487 - The State of Employee Benefits Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Misty Guinn, Benefitfocus This episode of The HR Happy Hour Show is made possible 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 were joined by Misty Guinn, Director of Customer Advocacy at Benefitfocus to talk about the State of Employee Benefits.  We reviewed benefits data on enrollment, selection processes, and opportunities.  We learned that having a smarter healthcare consumer is the ultimate goal, and talked about barriers to adoption and how those can be overcome, as well as generational differences in adoption.  We discussed the uptick in supplemental insurance benefits, and how to improve employees engagement with their benefits overall. This was a great show.  Thank you Misty, for joining us!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Host: Madeline Laurano Guests: George LaRocque, Gina Alioto Although the talent acquisition experience has improved over the past few years, it still creates frustration and inefficiencies for both candidates and employers. And while 68% of companies are committed to improving these experiences in 2021, they often fall short. Madeline Laurano, George LaRocque, and Gina Alioto discuss strategies for creating exceptional experiences, the impact of joy in the talent acquisition process, and the role of technology.

HR Happy Hour 486 - Inclusion Lessons from Special Olympics Athlete Leaders Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Kiera Byland and Ben Haack, Athlete Leaders, Special Olympics 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 were joined by Kiera Byland and Ben Haack, Athlete Leaders from the Special Olympics to talk about their experiences in athletics, what they have learned from competing and from being a part of a team, and what advice they have for HR and business leaders for creating more accessible, welcoming, and open workplaces for people having Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. This was a really interesting and inspiring conversation with two amazing young leaders working to make the world a better place, by encouraging all of us to value all people, no matter what their challenges may be. Thanks Kiera and Ben for joining us!  Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 485 - Labor Market New and What's Ahead in 2021 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Nick Bunker, Economic Research Director for North America at the Indeed Hiring Lab This episode of The HR Happy Hour is made possible by Paychex. With the onset of COVID-19, Paychex quickly responded to support businesses and help them manage the new challenges brought on by the pandemic. The Paychex COVID-19 Help Center is the ultimate, comprehensive resource hub featuring articles, videos, scenario tools, live webinars, and podcasts that provide valuable and up-to-date insight on stimulus measures, managing a remote or hybrid workforce, travel restrictions, state specific guidance, and more. To access go to payx.me/helpcenter today. This week we were joined by Nick Bunker from Indeed for an overview of the Indeed Hiring Lab and the latest review of the labor market.  We talked about the April Jobs Report and why it was so disappointing as well as the JOLTS report with 8.1 million open jobs.  We also discussed the types of job postings Indeed has seen on the rise in the US. Thanks Nick, for joining us!  Be sure to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 484 - Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Lindsay Mastrogiovanni, HR Coach at 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. 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 were joined by Lindsay Mastrogiovanni from Paychex to talk about May - Mental Health Awareness Month and the latest results from a recent Paychex survey surrounding a huge gap between what employers perceive is going on with their people versus what is actually going on with mental health in the workplace.  We talked about the importance of opening up dialogue and having those tough conversations surrounding mental health.  We also discussed ways to find resources that can help and how employers will have to make adjustments as the workplace changes and evolves post-COVID.  In closing, we talked about ways HR leaders can find help if they are finding adjustment difficult. Thank you for listening! Be sure to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Guest: Charnessa (Charlie) Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder & Executive Clinician of The Healing Collaborative On this episode, host Sarah Morgan and her guest, Charlie Pleasant, discuss mental health and self care post-pandemic.  They talked about dealing with the continual changes in our communities and how to best support people in the workplace. Sarah and Charlie discuss the importance of employers can help their employees feel emotionally safe and supported when returning to work. Leading In Color podcast episode: https://leadingincolorpodcast.libsyn.com/website/radical-self-care-during-covid-19-leading-in-color-s2-ep-26 Connect with Charlie on Twitter @charliepleasant  and on LinkedIn at “Charlie Pleasant LCSW”

HR Happy Hour 483 – STEM Education: Driving the Future Workforce Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Wendi Runyon, VP of Strategy & Innovation, Schneider Electric This episode of The HR Happy Hour is made possible by Paychex. With the onset of COVID-19, Paychex quickly responded to support businesses and help them manage the new challenges brought on by the pandemic. The Paychex COVID-19 Help Center is the ultimate, comprehensive resource hub featuring articles, videos, scenario tools, live webinars, and podcasts that provide valuable and up-to-date insight on stimulus measures, managing a remote or hybrid workforce, travel restrictions, state specific guidance, and more. To access go to payx.me/helpcenter today. This week we were joined by Wendi Runyon at Schneider Electric to talk about the importance of STEM education and how to align career opportunities for graduates. We examined how the skills learned in a STEM curriculum are easily transferable to any career path.  Additionally, Wendi discussed how to improve the pipeline of female workers at all levels in a company.  Finally, we talked about the many leadership development programs  available, and how they can help students learn about the various career paths open to them. Thank you, Wendi, for joining us today! Remenber to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 482 - How HR Technology Supports the Employee Journey Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Yvette Cameron, SVP, Global Strategy, Oracle This episode of The HR Happy Hour is made possible by Paychex. With the onset of COVID-19, Paychex quickly responded to support businesses and help them manage the new challenges brought on by the pandemic. The Paychex COVID-19 Help Center is the ultimate, comprehensive resource hub featuring articles, videos, scenario tools, live webinars, and podcasts that provide valuable and up-to-date insight on stimulus measures, managing a remote or hybrid workforce, travel restrictions, state specific guidance, and more. To access go to payx.me/helpcenter today. This week we were joined by HCM technology thought leader Yvette Cameron from Oracle to talk about her new role, some new developments in HCM technology from Oracle, the importance of modern and flexible solutions for HR leaders, and how HCM technology can help create better employee experiences and support employee mental health. Yvette shared some specific examples of how the employee journey can be elevated and supported with HCM technology that can meet employees where they are, and surface the tools and resources they need when they need them. Also, Yvette shared how the Oracle customer community is already sharing ideas and best practices with each other for better employee journeys and experiences. We also did a little bit of reminiscing on some of the legendary legacy HCM technologies like PeopleSoft and EBusiness Suite.  We also talked about having scars or broken bones as a kind of badge of honor. This was a fun show, thanks for listening. Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Show wherever you get your podcasts.