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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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May 28, 2024 • 42min
Unlocking Connection: The Power of Thoughtful Questions in the Workplace
Unlocking Connection: The Power of Thoughtful Questions in the Workplace
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Guest: Topaz Adizes, Founder of The Skin Deep
Today, we met with Topaz Adizes from The Skin Deep to discuss the significance of asking thoughtful questions to build better workplace relationships. They emphasized the importance of creating a safe space for HR conversations and encouraged vulnerability to foster deeper connections among team members.
- The power of questions to create meaningful connections
- Using digital and physical spaces to facilitate collaboration and connection in work environments
- Using questions to foster team success in workplace settings
- Hopes and dreams for the future of a small business
- Q&A with Trish and Steve as they play "The { } And"
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This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. We’ve worked together with Paychex and 9 of our HR insider friends to assemble a comprehensive guide to HR tech in 2024. With so many new technologies hitting the market and what’s quickly becoming an AI- obsessed work culture, it can be hard to find a starting point. This toolkit is the first step in cutting through all that noise. Grab your free copy today at paychex.com/awia.

May 17, 2024 • 30min
Unpacking the Insights: A Deep Dive into Qualtrics X4
Unpacking the Insights: A Deep Dive into Qualtrics X4
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk about key insights from Qualtrics X4: The Experience Management Summit in Salt Lake City, UT.
- AI, customer satisfaction, and feedback in the organization
- AI's role in improving customer experience
- Data-driven decision making
- Post-pandemic trends in travel and experience spending
- Simplifying complex issues for your customers
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May 10, 2024 • 34min
European Talent Trends Every HR Leader Should Know
European Talent Trends Every HR Leader Should Know
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Rhea Moss & Eric Gelle, iCIMS
In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Rhea Moss and Eric Gelle from Talent Acquisition technology providers, iCIMS, about their latest workforce insights research focused on the European talent market.
During the conversation they analyse key findings:
More women are applying for roles in Europe than other regions, although the majority of overall applications are still made by menIncrease in women being offered six-figure salary roles, and why they are still less likely to apply for themWhy women spend longer researching career sites Increasing length of time to hire as more interviews and virtual calls are added to the processThe role of technology in improving the Candidate ExperienceImpact of layoffs in the Talent Acquisition sector
iCIMS Workforce Report here
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May 8, 2024 • 29min
Using AI and Skills Technology to Empower Business Leaders
Using AI and Skills Technology to Empower Business Leaders
Host: Steve Boese
Guest: Yvette Cameron, Senior Vice President, Global Product Strategy, Oracle Cloud HCM
Today, we have Yvette Cameron on the show to discuss the current state of AI in HR, emphasizing the need for bold adoption and rapid integration into enterprise software.
- AI adoption in HR, governance concerns, and innovation
- Importance of dynamic skills capabilities for business leaders
- Investing in AI-powered tools for defining strategic roles and skills
- Arming business leaders with tools and guidance to manage agility in an organization
To learn more about Oracle Cloud HCM, please visit: oracle.com/human-capital-management
See the Oracle Grow for Business Leaders press release here
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Apr 30, 2024 • 39min
Harnessing AI to Transform the Job Search and Recruitment Process
Harnessing AI to Transform the Job Search and Recruitment Process
Host: Trish Steed
Guest: Fred Goff, Co-Founder & CEO of Jobcase
Today, Trish sat down with Fred Goff of Jobcase to talk about the potential of AI to transform job search and recruitment processes.
- Harnessing AI for job search and recruitment
- Empowering workers through AI and community
- Overcoming barriers for marginalized groups
- Democratizing skills assessment in the hiring process
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Apr 23, 2024 • 42min
Prioritizing Employee Experience for Frontline Workers
Prioritizing Employee Experience for Frontline Workers
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Guest: John Hadeed, US Vice President, People & Culture at Primark
Today, we met with John Hadeed from Primark to talk about the importance of the employee experience for frontline workers. We look at the dynamic retail landscape, focusing on Primark's strategic growth plans and innovative HR strategies, and explore how prioritizing the workforce, fostering career development, and enhancing the employee experience will drive success in the market. From recruitment to leadership development, we discuss how Primark attracts and retains talent while emphasizing people over technology.
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. We’ve worked together with Paychex and 9 of our HR insider friends to assemble a comprehensive guide to HR tech in 2024. With so many new technologies hitting the market and what’s quickly becoming an AI- obsessed work culture, it can be hard to find a starting point. This toolkit is the first step in cutting through all that noise. Grab your free copy today at paychex.com/awia.

Apr 19, 2024 • 26min
Cryptocurrency Basics with a Digital Assets Trader
Collin Kanyuck discusses cryptocurrency basics, investment strategies, risks, and the potential to change the finance industry. Topics include buying and mining cryptocurrencies, emotional decision-making, future growth, and comparison of gold, US dollar, and Bitcoin as forms of money.

Apr 16, 2024 • 34min
Vulnerability, Leadership, and Trust in the Workplace
Vulnerability, Leadership, and Trust in the Workplace
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer, UKG
Today, we spoke with Pat Wadors of UKG about the importance of vulnerability and trust in the workplace. Some of the topics we discussed are:
- Building trust in organizations through vulnerability and accountability
- Neurodiversity, accommodations, and psychological safety in the workplace
- Employee check-ins and using AI to support meaningful conversations
- How technology can help foster human connection
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Apr 12, 2024 • 20min
Overcoming the Roadblocks to a Better Employee Experience
Overcoming the Roadblocks to a Better Employee Experience
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Kate Featherstone, Product Manager at MHR
In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Kate Featherstone, Product Manager at HR Software specialists MHR, about their latest research into improving employee experience.
During the conversation they discuss:
Why employee experience is so importantBest ways to find out how your people feel about their experienceTopline research findingsWhat are organisations doing well and where might they be failingHow can companies use technology to better understand the experience their people are gettingThe role of annual surveys and potential pitfalls when interpreting resultsUsing sentiment analysis
Learn more here
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Apr 5, 2024 • 47min
Enhancing Workplace Bereavement Policies: Incorporating Pet Loss Support
Inclusion Crusade 18 - Enhancing Workplace Bereavement Policies: Incorporating Pet Loss Support
Host: Sarah Morgan
Guest: Erika Sinner, CEO of Directorie
Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. This week I sat down with Erika Sinner, CEO of Directorie. Erika is on a mission to champion empathy not only within her company but globally. Through the evolution of her career, she has become an advocate for organizations to update their bereavement leave policies and why that's important. We talked about how to support managers and employees alike, and how empathetic leadership improves employee engagement. We both share our personal experiences with grief in the workplace and discuss ways to help others through it. To learn more - listen in!
To learn more about her mission please visit petsarefamily.info or follow Erika on her on social. She would love to hear from you.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erika_sinner
Website: https://www.directorie.com/ and https://www.petsarefamily.info/home
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