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The HR Happy Hour podcast network is made up of a range of shows
The HR Happy Hour Show, as well as HR Market Watch, Radical Research, Inclusion Crusade, The HR Happy Hour on Alexa Show, and The HR Happy Hour WORK BREAK.

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Inside the Rise of Anti-DEI Shareholder Proposals

In this episode Steve discusses the dramatic increase in Anti-DEI shareholder proposals since 2022, how none of them have been successful, and the motivations behind their creation.

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Wellness Gets Playful: Deloitte’s Lego Move and the Future of Work Perks

In this episode Steve shares news about Deloitte’s expansion of its employee wellbeing program to include Lego sets in its list of reimbursable wellbeing expenses – up to $1,000 per year.

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System of Record: The AI Powered Future of HR Tech

In this inaugural episode of System of Record, host Steve Boese welcomes Dan Beck, President and Chief Product Officer at SAP SuccessFactors. They discuss the current trends in HR technology, focusing on the impact of AI and the importance of skills management.

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Despite Progress, Child Labor Persists in Many Parts of the World

In this episode Steve discusses newly released global data on child labor, its prevalence, why it persists in many parts of the world, and why it is a truly an issue that all of us have a responsibility to address.

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H3 LIVE with a Special Announcement

Steve and Trish are back “live” with a special announcement. Listen in and share with your friends!

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New Research Shows that Flexibility Is Still the Ultimate Talent Strategy

In this episode Steve shares key findings about the state of hybrid working from the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study 2025, a comprehensive look at hybrid work – what is working, what isn’t, and what HR and business leaders should be doing to maximize employee wellbeing, retention, and productivity.

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How Gen Z is Redefining Home Ownership and a Sustainable Future

In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack and Nick discuss the evolving landscape of home buying for Gen Z.

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Work Patterns are Changing – Despite Crabby Baby Boomers’ Complaints

In this episode Steve discusses how the Four-day workweek is increasing in popularity, provides myriad benefits to workers, and has drawn the ire of some old-school leaders who don’t believe Work/Life Balance is even a thing.

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Speak Up. Stand Out. Be Remembered.

On this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish sit down with Bill McGowan, founder of Clarity Media Group and author of Speak Memorably, to uncover the secrets to powerful communication and unforgettable presentations.

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Pride and Pullback: Why Some Corporations Are Retreating from Pride Month

In this episode Steve discusses how with Pride Month underway, many large corporations are withdrawing support for local Pride events and Pride parades – citing a combination of political pressure, economic uncertainty, and potential consumer backlash.

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