

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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Mar 2, 2021 • 41min
HR Happy Hour 472 – Global Perspectives on Employee Mental Health
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.

Mar 1, 2021 • 29min
HR Happy Hour 471 - Introducing the Inclusion Crusade
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!
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Feb 25, 2021 • 34min
HR Happy Hour 470 - Inclusion Lessons from the Special Olympics
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.

Feb 17, 2021 • 33min
HR Happy Hour 469 - Redefining HR with Lars Schmidt
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.

Feb 11, 2021 • 23min
Radical Research 8 - Automation with Humanity
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.

Feb 9, 2021 • 34min
HR Happy Hour 468 - Supporting Hourly and Shift Workers with HR Technology
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.

Feb 4, 2021 • 32min
HR Market Watch 26 - The Greenhouse Mega-Deal
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.

Feb 4, 2021 • 35min
HR Happy Hour 467 - Supporting Employee Mental Health in 2021
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!

Feb 2, 2021 • 29min
HR Happy Hour 466 - Catching Up with the HR Happy Hour Network Hosts
HR Happy Hour 466 - Catching Up with the HR Happy Hour Network Hosts
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guests: Madeline Laurano, George LaRocque
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 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, Steve and Trish were joined by Madeline Laurano and George LaRocque, our fellow hosts on the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network to get an update on their podcast plans and their take on the HR and HR tech market. George shared how investments in HR tech and startups are continuing, but shifting a little in focus. Madeline talked about some of the trends in Talent Acquisition and TA Tech - particularly in hourly hiring, diversity, and AI.
It was great to connect with George and Madline and you can look forward to HR Market Watch and Radical Research podcasts all year on the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network - remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Jan 29, 2021 • 25min
HR Happy Hour 465 - Supporting Organizations and People with HR Technology
HR Happy Hour 465 - Supporting Global Organizations with HR Technology
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Guest: Wendy Muirhead, Vice President, Ceridian Europe
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 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 Wendy Muirhead from Ceridian to talk about some of the business and workplace challenges she’s seen in Europe, how organizations are adapting and evolving as we try to get back to “normal”, and how she has worked to keep her team engaged and productive while supporting customers in a challenging year. We also talked about what we are expecting and looking forward to as we move forward in 2021.
Additionally, we talked about what old school technology we loved and still miss!
This was a FUN show, thanks for listening!
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