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HR Happy Hour 473 – COVID-19 and HR: Past, Present and Future Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane This episode of The HR Happy Hour is made possible by Workhuman. The world is watching the leaders of today and tomorrow. Modern employees want a workplace where they’re respected, seen, appreciated, and heard – and they’re demanding it. And thriving organizations like Cisco, Merck, and LinkedIn have realized the immense benefits of putting the human at the center of work. Get your copy of the book, “Making Work Human,” on Amazon. And 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 marks one year from our original HR Happy Hour show on the pandemic, Episode 415 "Addressing Coronavirus in the Workplace” and what a year it has been.  We discuss our initial questions and predictions from 2020 and take a look at how our lives have changed during the pandemic, in both work and in personal wellbeing.  We also take a look ahead with thoughts for the future that need to be top of mind for HR and business leaders moving forward, as we begin to feel optimistic about the return to work, events, social gatherings and more. Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts

In this episode, host Sarah Morgan discusses the legacy of Chris Fields, a prominent HR influencer who passed away unexpectedly in 2020, with some of his closest friends. Sarah talks about the impact of his loss on her and how it strengthened her commitment to workplace inclusion. The guests share their perspectives on the importance of workplace inclusion and provide tips for organization’s staring their DEI journey.  Key Takeaways: -          What is workplace inclusion and why it is important -          What is the responsibility of HR and Talent Acquisition (TA) in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces -          What are practical steps HR and TA can take to lay an inclusive foundation in their workplace Guest Info:  -          Keirsten A. Greggs, CEO, TRAP Recruiter, LLC -          Justin Harris, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Business Partner -          Ken Ingram, Business Intelligence consultant -          Tiffany Toussaint, Talent Acquisition Leader  https://www.code-crew.org/chris-fields-scholarship

HR Happy Hour 472 – Global Perspectives on Employee Mental Health Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Yaz Dalal - Head of Strategy, HCM Cloud Applications EMEA, Oracle This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Yaz Dalal from Oracle, to talk about some of the important findings from Oracle’s 3rd Annual AI @ Work study, which this year focused on employee mental health. On the show, Yaz talked about his role in supporting customers and organizations globally, how the pandemic has had really differing impacts across the world, and what the AI @ Work research revealed about the impact of the pandemic on employee mental health as experienced in different countries. Additionally, Yaz shared some of the data points from across the globe, highlighting how workers in different countries have been affected, and how that reflects differing levels of ability to acknowledge and openly discuss mental health challenges around the world. We also talked about how employers can and should utilize technology in support of their employee's mental health and wellbeing, as the data show that many employees are very open to leveraging technology and AI in support of their challenges. Finally we discussed some ideas on how HR leaders can utilize these findings to take more positive steps to help their employees address their mental health and wellbeing.. Learn more about the AI @ Work Research here.

HR Happy Hour 471 - Introducing the Inclusion Crusade Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Sarah Morgan, Creator and Host, Inclusion Crusade This episode of Happy Hour is made possible by Workhuman®. The world is watching the leaders of today and tomorrow. Modern employees want a workplace where they’re respected, seen, appreciated, and heard – and they’re demanding it. And thriving organizations like Cisco, Merck, and LinkedIn have realized the immense benefits of putting the human at the center of work. Get your copy of the book, “Making Work Human,” on Amazon and discover how And by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. 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 Sarah Morgan, to welcome her to the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network, and introduce her show, Inclusion Crusade. On the show, Sarah shared her concept and goals for the show, how the show came to be named, and why inclusion is such a critical topic for HR leaders. We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to the HR Happy Hour family! This was a great show, thanks for listening! Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 470 - Inclusion Lessons from the Special Olympics Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Denis Doolan, Special Olympics; Mark Onisk, Skillsoft This episode of Happy Hour is made possible by Workhuman®. The world is watching the leaders of today and tomorrow. Modern employees want a workplace where they’re respected, seen, appreciated, and heard – and they’re demanding it. And thriving organizations like Cisco, Merck, and LinkedIn have realized the immense benefits of putting the human at the center of work. Get your copy of the book, “Making Work Human,” on Amazon and discover how. And 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 Denis Doolan from the Special Olympics and Mark Onisk from Skillsoft to discuss the two organizations’ ongoing partnership, how Special Olympics can work with organizations to improve inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, and to share some inspiring stories and lessons from some amazing Special Olympic athletes Learn more at www.specialolympics.org and find the Intellectual Disabilities In Workplace DEI Survey here Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

HR Happy Hour 469 - Redefining HR with Lars Schmidt Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Lars Schmidt, Author, “Redefining HR” This episode of Happy Hour is made possible by Workhuman®. The world is watching the leaders of today and tomorrow. Modern employees want a workplace where they’re respected, seen, appreciated, and heard – and they’re demanding it. And thriving organizations like Cisco, Merck, and LinkedIn have realized the immense benefits of putting the human at the center of work. Get your copy of the book, “Making Work Human,” on Amazon and discover how And by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. 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 Lars Schmidt, author of the new book “Redefining HR” that looks at the evolution of HR and People Relations. It's an in-depth guide to the fundamental components of modern HR, and provides a framework of progressive ideas and practices for HR practitioners, people leaders, and business executives. On the show Lars shared some of the backstory and lessons learned from the project and some of the most important advice for and from progressive HR leaders taking HR into the future Learn more at www.redefininghr.com Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Barb Hyman, CEO of Predictive Hire On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano is joined by Barb Hyman, CEO of Predictive Hire. They talk about how companies can shift their view of automation to focus on candidates and employees, the importance of fairness and inclusivity in the hiring process, and the role of ethical AI. They also share new research on automation with humanity.

HR Happy Hour 468 - Supporting Hourly and Shift Workers with HR Technology Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane This episode of Happy Hour is made possible by Workhuman®. The world is watching the leaders of today and tomorrow. Modern employees want a workplace where they’re respected, seen, appreciated, and heard – and they’re demanding it. And thriving organizations like Cisco, Merck, and LinkedIn have realized the immense benefits of putting the human at the center of work. Get your copy of the book, “Making Work Human,” on Amazon and discover how And by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.The fourth annual 2020 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey provides an in-depth look at how HR professionals are contributing to the success of the companies they serve. Go to paychex.com/pulse2020 today to download your copy of the 2020 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey report This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, we were joined by Martin Hartshorne from When I Work, a leading provider of HR technology solutions for over 36K organizations supporting hourly and shift-based employees. Martin shared some of the important considerations for HR leaders for supporting shift workers, and how modern technology solutions can benefit both the employee and the organization. Shift workers are essential workers largely, and making sure their needs are being considered is critical for HR leaders today. Additionally, we talked about our favorite decades - 70s, 80s, 90s and more! Learn more at www.wheniwork.com Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Host: George LaRocque Guest: Daniel Chait, CEO, Greenhouse Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait joins George LaRocque on HRMarketWatch to discuss the recent $500 million mega-deal with the TPG Growth and Rise funds. Learn about: The Rise fund's focus on social impact and how Greenhouse fits from a fair and equitable hiring perspective.How Greenhouse navigated the challenges and difficult decisions in 2020, emerging successful and with this deal in hand.What the deal means and the future holds for Greenhouse employees, customers, and the global recruiting tech market.

HR Happy Hour 467 - Supporting Employee Mental Health in 2021 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Emily He, SVP, Human Capital Management Marketing, Oracle Corp. This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Emily He from Oracle, to talk about some of the important findings from Oracle's 3rd Annual AI @ Work study, which this year focused on employee mental health. On the show, Emily shared some of the key high level findings from the global survey of over 12,000 employees - 78% said 2020 was their most stressful year ever, 85% said their mental health issues are causing issues like sleep deprivation, poor physical health, reduced happiness at home, and more. We also explored some of the ways organizations have adapted existing or adopted new benefits and support programs to focus on supporting employee mental health.  Additionally, Emily shared how the research revealed how employees up and down the organization are increasingly comfortable and even prefer leveraging technology solutions in support of their mental health and in managing work-related stress and challenges. Other interesting findings from the research showed how C-suite leaders are struggling with mental health issues at an even higher level than their employees, and the younger workers, Gen Z and Milennials are also facing some signficant mental health challenges. Finally we discussed some ideas and thoughts on how HR and business leaders can be more proactive and take positive steps to help themselves and their employees address these issues. Learn more about the AI @ Work Research here. This was a great conversation - thanks so much to Emily for joining us!