HR Happy Hour Network

HR Happy Hour - Episode 86 'The Crossover Show' This week on the HR Happy Hour, we will be joined by our friends from the Drive Thru HR show, Bryan Wempen and William Tincup, for a wide-ranging and free-flowing conversation on work, talent, privacy, why you sleep with your iPhone, the future of the organization in the social age, and maybe even the Super Bowl and the Academy Awards. Point is, with smart and interesting guys like Bryan and William, you never know what direction we may head. From their shows you know Bryan and William are never shy from stating their opinions, and you can be absolutely sure for a fun, interesting, provocative, and highly entertaining hour. So I hope you can join us for the HR Happy Hour show this Thursday night, as the crew from Drive Thru HR stops by. Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 8PM ET Call in 646-378-1086

HR Happy Hour - Episode 85 - 'Networks and Work' Thursday February 3, 2011 - 8PM ET It's not what you know, it's who you know. That old business axiom has been around since the rolodex and filofax days, but it likely has never been more true than it is today for the modern organization. Tapping in to the knowledge, professional, and social network connections of employees, alumni, partners, and even fans is fast becoming a key competitive differentiator for many progressive companies. But how does a enlightened leader take these ideas, which are kind of abstract, and distill and improve on them such that they become actionable and deliverable assets? What are the relevant networks and approaches for organizations to support, develop, and maintain? Can you really keep alumni engaged and valued after they leave? How open or closed should these networks be? Joining us on the show to talk about the power and potential of networks will be CEO of SelectMinds, Anne Berkowitch, along with SelectMinds Director of Product Marketing, Jim Milton. I hope you can join us for what should be an interesting and fun show. Call in 646-378-1086

HR Happy Hour - Episode 84 - 'Live From New York' SPECIAL TIME - 6:00 PM ET - Thursday January 27, 2011 It has been an intense week of crazy storms in the South and East Coast, shows and guests scheduled, and re-scheduled, and plan and schemes being hatched and changed and reconfigured. So here is the deal - we are going to do the show on Thursday, but at 6PM ET, and (hopefully) from a super secret (but very cool) location in NYC, and (again hopefully), with a few of the big names in the HR and Recruiting space along for the ride. I can't say much more, as the entire thing could come crashing down around us. Or it could be the coolest show we have done in ages. So let's see what happens. HR Happy Hour - Live from New York, Thursday January 27, 2011 - 6PM ET

HR Happy Hour - Episode 83 - 'Leadership in the Social Age' Thursday January 20, 2011 - 8PM ET Social Networking and Social Media are changing, influencing, and at times making traditional approaches to management and leadership seem somewhat dated, and perhaps ineffective. Leadership and Leadership Development in particular face new opportunities and difficult conundrums driven by the rapid growth of social media, and for more traditional leaders, particularly when faced with the changes in expectations these challenges are more pressing and acute. This week on the show we will be joined by Kevin Eikenberry, leadership expert and author to talk about leadership in the social age. What new challenges does social present for leaders? What if the leader is not naturally 'social'? Are the expectations of employees, customers, and the public for more openness and transparency forcing many leaders out of their comfort zones? Finally, we will also look at how current and aspiring leaders can further their own development by leveraging resources and approaches in the social space, as well as how HR professionals can incorporate social aspects into current leadership development initiatives. I hope you can join us for the show!

HR Happy Hour - Episode 82 - 'The Motivation Show' Thursday January 13, 2011 - 8PM ET This week, in a first for the HR Happy Hour, we turn the reins of the show over to not just one guest host, but two! Join guest co-hosts Trish McFarlane, practicing HR pro and author of the HR Ringleader blog, and Paul Hebert, owner of i2i, a Marketing and Incentive design consultancy, to talk about the big issues in motivation, incentives, recognition and engagement. Words that many HR professionals perceive as interchangeable will be our topic on this week's HR Happy Hour show. We'll specially cover: What is motivation and can HR do anything about it? What can HR do to do “engagement” better? Is it really HR’s problem? How should a company run incentives and rewards programs? What are most businesses getting right? Getting wrong? Greater understanding and ownership by the HR profession is needed in order to make a more effective impact on the business. From guiding behaviors that need to continue to fostering environments that discourage the less desirable behavior- HR is involved. Please set your clocks, watches, iPhones - whatever, you don't want to miss this special show with Trish and Paul. And who knows, maybe Steve and Shauna can run the Twitter back channel for a change!

HR Happy Hour - Episode 81 - 'Emotional Intelligence' Thursday January 6, 2011 - 8PM ET The HR Happy Hour kicks off 2011 with a different kind of show, one that will force us, painful as it may be, to take a look at ourselves and be honest about what we see. This week author and consultant Adele Lynn of the Lynn Leadership Group joins us to talk 'Emotional Intelligence'. You may have heard about Emotional Intelligence, you may think you know what it means, but perhaps have never thought about the importance of Emotional Intelligence from a leadership, organizational or recruiting perspective. Ms. Lynn will share with her some of the advice and knowledge gained from over a decade studying, consulting, speaking, and authoring several books on the subject of emotional intelligence. We will discuss an Overview of EQ, what makes a person with a high level of EQ different, and some examples of EQ interactions in everyday life. We will also dive into the emphasis EQ in the workplace why EQ is important in business, the importance of EQ for HR managers (e.g. how to ensure a high level of EQ in employees/new hire, as well as some tips/strategies for HR Managers on how to foster EQ in the workplace. This should be a fun and interesting show and I hope you can join us.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 80 - 'HR Happy New Year' Thursday December 30, 2010 - 8PM ET Please join us for a special year-end review of some of the highlights of 2010, both from the HR Happy Hour show as well as the HR and workplace world overall. We will also take a look forward to 2011, speculating on some of the most interesting and important trends and new developments in the HR, Talent, Technology, and social space. But most of all we want to get a jump start on ringing in the New Year with our friends and listeners. No scheduled guests this week, so we hope you will call in to say hello, share your thoughts on 2010 and 2011, and get your party hat on (one night early). I hope you can join us this week for 'HR Happy New Year'.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 79 - 'The New Communities' Thursday December 16, 2010 - 8PM ET 'Community' might rival 'transparency' and 'engagement' as one of the most often repeated, and potentially misunderstood terms of the social networking age. 'Communities', especially online ones, take many forms, have a wide variety of platforms, and operate in so many different ways that it might be said that every community, be it a customer community, an employee community, or even the greater collection of people living in a city or supporting a cause, has it's own unique and distinct characteristics, needs, and benefits. With so many companies and HR organizations grappling the diverse and complex concepts of 'community', we thought it time to talk about communities, community management, and some of the ways organizations can extract the most value out of their supported communities, while simultaneously contributing to the community goals. Our guests will be Teresa Basich, Community Manager for Radian6, and two great guests from Kodak, Chief Blogger Jenny Cisney, and Community Manager Shruti Goradia. I hope you can join us for a fun and interesting discussion on communities and community management in this, the age of social networking.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 78 - 'Politics, Religion, and Work' Thursday December 9, 2010 When it comes to what drives alliances and differences in the workforce, generational lines have nothing on politics or religion. In a poll reported on by MSNBC just before the last election, over 70% of people admitted to not being able to control their passions when it comes to politics. Think about that... how many people get so worked up over their generation that they can't control their emotions? So on Thursday night, let's dive in. Here's what we already know: -The company policy exists. -It's bad business to discriminate for any reason, including religious or political beliefs. -It's also illegal. -It's socially dangerous to talk politics at work. -Religion and politics are both are facing major crises of confidence today. Bad business? Illegal? Social danger? Institutions in crisis? This is starting point... let's see where it goes. The great Jason Seiden, author of 'Super Staying Power' returns to the host's chair this week for what will be a lively and interesting show, I hope you can join in.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 77 - 'HR, Talent, and Zappos' Thursday December 2, 2010 - 8PM ET Call in 646-378-1086 Have you heard about a little company called Zappos? What was once a small online provider of shoes and accessories has in a few short years developed into a e-tailing juggernaut, famous for its exemplary customer service, dynamic leadership, and innovative talent management practices. We have all heard and read much about the vaunted Zappos culture, the openness and transparency that guides the organization, and the almost fanatical devotion of the brand's customers and fans. What is it like practicing HR at Zappos? How have they managed to make what for most is an elusive connection between business strategy and talent management strategy? How does HR help define and protect the Zappos culture, and ensure that rapid growth doesn't dilute what is special and unique? We will take a peek at the world of HR and Talent Management at Zappos with Zappos Cruise Ship Captain Jamie Naughton for what promises to be a fun and interesting show. I hope you can join us!