HR Happy Hour Network

HR Happy Hour - Episode 46 - 'Making Work/Life Work' - Thursday May 20, 2010 - 8PM EDT It is one thing to talk about workplace flexibility, and quite another to design and implement flexible working strategies in organizations, and to measure their effectiveness and impact on the bottom line. While most of us would agree that more flexibility in the design of jobs is desirable or 'better', often HR professionals have difficulty understanding how to design more flexible workplaces, to develop flexibility strategies that will work for the organization, and to even understand their important role in this area. Joining us will be Cali Yost, of the FlexStrategy Group and WorkLife Fit, Inc., writer at Fast Company, and an expert on workplace flexibility, to talk about how to move Work/Life from discussion to action, and how HR professionals can be better equipped to lead and support these important initiatives in their organizations. I hope you can join us for what should be an interesting and informative show.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 45 - 'Social Recruiting, Sports, and Upside' Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 8PM ET This week on the HR Happy Hour we will welcome some old friends to talk talent, recruiting, sports, and upside. Make that Tremendous Upside. We will preview the upcoming Social Recruiting Summit set for May 17 in Minneapolis, talk about the NBA playoffs (sort of) and how sports and organizational talent management are so intertwined. Because we all know it isn't about 'sports'. It is about talent assessment, development, alignment, and execution. It is about creating an environment that brings out the best in talent, and allows people to live up to their potential. Or it really may be about the NBA playoffs. Joining us on the show will be Kris Dunn, the HR Capitalist and the chair for the Social Recruiting Summit, Lance Haun from ERE and Rehaul.com, Tim Sackett from the Fistful of Talent and the smartest guy in HR - the Professor Matt Stollak. It should be a fun show, a bunch of guys talking about talent, recruiting, and sports - what's wrong with that?

HR Happy Hour - Episode 44 - 'Live from the #Monstersocial Red Carpet' Friday, May 7, 2010 - 8PM ET, 7PM CT Broadcasting live from the official opening of the #HRevolution Unconference in Chicago! The #Monstersocial is the name of the offical tweetup that opens the #HRevolution and the HR Happy Hour show will be there, talking to all of your favorite HR and Recruiting thought leaders and superstars. We will chat with the HRevolution founders, organizers, and presenters as they arrive in style to the #Monstersocial tweetup. We will find out what the attendees are most looking forward to, what surprises may be in store, and who in the HR space can really rock the Red Carpet. Join us at a special day and time - Friday at 8PM ET, 7PM CT for what should be a fantastic show.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 43 - 'The Talent Show featuring TalentedApps' Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 8PM ET Talent - we all think we have it, companies are always chasing it, there was (or still may be) a 'war' for it, and without enough of it, even the smartest strategy is doomed to fail. Some of the brightest folks around working and writing in the talent game are the great team from TalentedApps. TalentedApps is a multi-author blog focusing on all things talent, finding it, developing it, understanding it, and offering sound advice for organizations and individuals that simply want to perform better. Mark Bennett, Meg Bear, and Amy Wilson from TalentedApps will join us this week to talk about talent and to discuss the most important talent issues today, as they impact both organizations and individuals. I hope you can join us for 'The Talent Show', this week on the HR Happy Hour.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 42 - 'So How are the Benefits?' Thursday - April 22, 2010 - 8PM ET Benefits are one of the most critical components of the overall compensation package for employees, but are frequently misunderstood, underutilized, and poorly communicated. Recent research shows that while employees place a significantly high importance and value on benefits, employers consistently underestimate how significant that satisfaction with benefits drives overall job satisfaction. Why are employers missing the connection here? What strategies and technologies can be brought to bear by organizations to make their benefits offerings better understood and better utilized. How does social media play into this equation? What do the upcoming major changes in US Health Care policy mean for employers and employees? What should companies be saying/doing/sharing? Our guest will be Jennifer Benz of Benz Communications, an expert in the field of Benefits Communications strategy and benefits communication design and execution. It should be a fun show, I hope you can join us.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 41 - 'The SHRM Annual Conference Preview' Thursday April 15, 2010 - 8PM ET The HR and Recruiting conference season is now in full swing, and the biggest event of them all, the SHRM Annual Conference is coming in just a few short weeks, June 27-30 in San Diego. This event draws thousands each year, and for many HR professionals is the number one event of the year. heck, inventor of the internet Al Gore is even speaking. This week on the HR Happy Hour we will be joined by SHRM's Chief Global Member Engagement Officer, China Gorman, and SHRM's head of marketing Stacey Holvenstot to talk about the annual conference, learn what is new and improved from past events, and perhaps get to the bottom of the controversial selection of Hall and Oates as featured entertainment. So if you want to get the scoop on all things SHRM Annual Conference, plan on joining us on the HR Happy Hour this week.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 40 - 'HR on Your Own' Thursday, April 8, 2010 - 8PM ET In a small organization, many HR professionals find themselves flying solo, as the only (or one of a very few) HR people for the entire company. So how do you 'do HR when your are the only one doing HR?' We talk about some of the specific challenges in doing HR for small organizations, with no (or little support), many times in organizations that have never 'had' HR, and with people that often don't think they need the help. We will explore how working in the small business environment challenges you as the HR professional. How is it harder/easier that being a cog in the HR wheel at a big company? Is it better for your overall development? And we will examine some of practical things, like technology, resources, ways to leverage networks and information so that you are not so 'on your own' all the time. Are small companies really where all the action and innovation lives? Join us on the HR Happy Hour and find out.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 39 - 'Happy HR Fools Day' Thursday, April 1, 2010 - 8PM ET So the super secret special guest we had for this show had to cancel. Bummer. So rather than try and reschedule someone else, we figured we would just open up the lines, encourage our listeners to call in, and share their funny, crazy, and interesting tales from the HR and leadership trenches. No real agenda, no set list of guests or topics, just an open hour to hang out, call in, and talk with your friends and colleagues. I hope you can join us and share whatever is on your mind this week for the Happy HR Fool's Day show.

HR Happy Hour - Episode 38 - 'HRevolution 2010:Preview' - March 25, 2010 8PM ET Time flies in the world of HR and Recruiting Unconferences. Coming up in just a few more weeks, is the premier HR/Social Media/Workforce event, HRevolution 2010. The event, to be held May 7,8 in Chicago promises to be lively, informative, educational, and maybe even revolutionary. Joining us on the show this week, to give a preview of what to expect at HRevolution 2010 will be several of the event organizers, session leaders, and attendees. We will talk about what to expect this year at HRevolution 2010, what is new and improved from the first event, where to find the best deep dish pizza, and more. I hope you can join us this week as we get all Revolutionary on your...

HR Happy Hour - Episode 37 - 'The Culture Show' Thursday March 18, 2010 - 8PM EDT This week the HR Happy Hour wants you to get your culture on, your company culture that is. We will be talking all things organizational culture; what it means, why it is important, and how to hire for cultural fit. We will also take a look at how organizations can leverage their unique cultures in the marketplace for competitive advantage. After all, culture without commerce is opera or ballet. And both of those are boring. Joining us to talk all things culture are Meghan M. Biro from Talent Culture, and Charee Klimek from Vocii. It should be a fun and interesting show, talking culture (and you don't even need to dress up). I hope you can join us.