

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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Oct 8, 2024 • 34min
AI in HR Tech: The Latest from Workday Rising
AI in HR Tech: The Latest from Workday Rising
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Guests: Kathy Pham, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence, Workday & Dave Wachtel, General Manager, Talent Products, Workday
Today we are with Kathy Pham and Dave Wachtel at Workday Rising in Las Vegas, recording on the beautiful Workday Forever Foward Tour Bus. We are talking about the integration of AI in HR, emphasizing its transformative impact on recruiting, hiring, payroll, and more. Kathy highlighted the importance of AI in stitching together HR and financial systems to provide seamless, intuitive solutions and Dave addressed the value of incremental AI implementation. The conversation emphasized the need for HR leaders to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, engagement, and organizational agility.
- State of AI in HR
- Customer Perspectives on AI
- Agility and Experimentation in HR
- The Future of Agents in HR
Learn more and take the Workday AI Masterclass here
Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Oct 1, 2024 • 18min
HR Tech 2024: Exploring Major Themes in AI and HR Technology
HR Tech 2024: Exploring Major Themes in AI and HR Technology
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Guests: Mervyn Dinnen, Principal Analyst of Two Heads Consulting and Host of HR Means Business
Today, Steve and Trish were at the 2024 HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. They met with Mervyn Dinnen to catch up on current trends and topics that are top of mind.
- Impact of AI on Retention and Recruitment
- Challenges and Opportunities of AI in HR
- Global Adoption of AI in HR
- Future plans and reflections
Thank you for your continued support of the show and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
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Sep 24, 2024 • 18min
The 'Quest' to Revolutionize HR Tech
The 'Quest' to Revolutionize HR Tech
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Guest: Hubert Winter, Senior Director at Quest Diagnostics
Today we are continuing our conversations from Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. Steve and Trish met with Hubert Winter to talk about their HR journey with Oracle Cloud HCM.
- HR technology journey at Quest Diagnostics
- Scheduling challenges and how to overcome them
- Employees reactions to the Oracle Cloud HCM platform
- The future of AI in HR
Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Sep 20, 2024 • 34min
Beyond the Classroom: Real World Experience and Football Predictions
Beyond the Classroom: Real World Experience and Football Predictions
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to talk about life outside of the classroom walls.
- Internships and Their Impact on Post-Graduation Opportunities
- Internship Experiences and Requirements
- Industries and Companies with High Internship Rates
- College Football and NFL Betting Predictions
- Final Thoughts and Quote of the Show
Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Sep 17, 2024 • 23min
Transforming Healthcare with Innovative HR Technology
Transforming Healthcare with Innovative HR technology
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Guest: Elina Petrillo, VP, Head of HR Technology at Northwell Health
Today, Steve and Trish are at Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. They spoke with Elina Petrillo about transforming HR processes in healthcare with AI.
- Northwell Health's Digital Transformation Journey
- Challenges and Successes During the Pandemic
- User Experience and Adoption of HR Technology
- implementation of the Oracle Digital Assistant
- Northwell Health Winning an Oracle Innovation Award in 2024
Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Sep 13, 2024 • 29min
Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z Workforce
Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z Workforce
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Danielle Farage, Gen Z Talent Strategist, Speaker, and Content Creator
In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Danielle Farage, leading Gen Z and Future of Work writer, researcher and influencer. During the conversation they talk about changing generational attitudes to work and employment, importance of skill development and career personalisation, and how to really engage and retain the emerging workforce.
Topics discussed:
Understanding the educational background of the Gen Z and the events that have shaped their thinkingTailoring work around skills and not specific job roles Personalisation of career options Offering support and enablement over management and directionWhy do Gen Z leave jobsPreferred management stylesThe 'right to disconnect' and other ways to engage the Gen Z workforce
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Sep 10, 2024 • 51min
Evaluating and Adopting Innovative HR Technology
Evaluating and Adopting Innovative HR Technology
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Guests: Don Weinstein, Strategic advisor, Venture investor and Corporate board member
Today, Steve and Trish met with Don Weinstein to discuss innovations in HR technology and the importance of AI, particularly in recruiting, learning, and help desk management.
- The importance of AI in HR
- Current state of HR technology innovation
- Challenges and strategies for HR leaders
- Innovative companies in the benefits space
- Employee-centric solutions
Learn more about the companies we discussed today: paid Nayya Summer
Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex. Join Beaumont Vance, Paychex senior vice president of data, analytics, and AI, in an exclusive on-demand webinar, to discover how leaders are using AI to streamline HR tasks and supercharge efficiencies. You’ll learn how to automate those tedious tasks and free up your time for what really matters — your people. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry leader. Visit paychex.com/awia.

Sep 3, 2024 • 59min
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: America's Sweethearts
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: America's Sweethearts
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Today, Steve and Trish discuss the Netflix documentary "America's Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders," which explores the high-pressure, low-compensation world of professional cheerleading.
The documentary reveals the rigorous recruitment process, where cheerleaders must reapply annually and face stringent criteria, including dance technique, showmanship, and personal appearance. The conversation underscores the need for better compensation, work-life balance, and safety measures in such high-performance environments.
Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex. Join Beaumont Vance, Paychex senior vice president of data, analytics, and AI, in an exclusive on-demand webinar, to discover how leaders are using AI to streamline HR tasks and supercharge efficiencies. You’ll learn how to automate those tedious tasks and free up your time for what really matters — your people. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry leader. Visit paychex.com/awia.

Aug 30, 2024 • 29min
Managing and Engaging a Multi-Generational and Multi-Skilled Workforce
Managing and Engaging a Multi-Generational and Multi-Skilled Workforce
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Catherine Hambleton-Gray, People Director at Eurocell PLC
In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Catherine Hambleton-Gray, People Director at Eurocell PLC, a FTSE100 listed company in the construction and building supplies sector. During the conversation they talk about Catherine’s experiences of bringing a culture shift to an organisation with diverse people, needs and locations, helping to create a more engaged and purposeful workforce.
During the conversation they discuss :
The challenges of engaging a multi-generational and multi-skilled workforceConsistent, meaningful communications within a locationally diverse organisation Senior leader visibilityImproving engagementEstablishing initiatives around wellbeing, mental health and EDIBCreating a relevant and informative careers website to give new hires a better understanding of roles and prospectsObtaining, and acting upon, employee feedback
Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app!

Aug 20, 2024 • 54min
Innovating Mental Health Care through Human Connection
Innovating Mental Health Care through Human Connection
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Guests: Rett Kearbey, CEO & Co-Founder of Sholder; Austin Baker, President of HRO Partners
Today, Steve and Trish met with Rett and Austin to talk about modern mental health care for today's workplace.
- Founding a mental health startup to provide affordable support through compassionate care
- Mental health barriers and non-clinical solutions
- Personal growth and self-awareness through Sholder sessions
- The importance of human connection and access to affordable mental health resources
Book a Sholder session in August or September, and Sholder will donate a session to SholderUp, benefitting foster families and women who are in difficult situations. Click here to schedule your session.
Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex. Join Beaumont Vance, Paychex senior vice president of data, analytics, and AI, in an exclusive on-demand webinar, to discover how leaders are using AI to streamline HR tasks and supercharge efficiencies. You’ll learn how to automate those tedious tasks and free up your time for what really matters — your people. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from an industry leader. Visit paychex.com/awia.


