Episodes - HR Happy Hour

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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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At Dell, Remote Workers Choose Flexibility Over Opportunity for Advancement

In this episode Steve updates a story about a return to office mandate from Dell – who are finding that many workers are choosing to remain remote workers and willingly pass up opportunities for advancement at the company.

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15 Years of Conversations: Celebrating with the HR Happy Hour Show OG’s

Today, Steve and Trish sat down with four of the original guests of the HR Happy Hour Show!

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When a Return to Office Mandate Feels Like a Layoff in Disguise

In this episode Steve discusses how some corporate return to office mandates seem more likely to be layoffs in disguise instead of genuine attempts to improve organizational results.

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Did Remote Work End the Practice of Summer Fridays?

In this episode Steve discusses the decline in organizations offering their workers “Summer Fridays” and if the increase in remote and hybrid working schemes has contributed to its decline.

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American Workers Take the Fewest Vacation Days in the World

In this episode Steve discusses data from a recent survey from Expedia which shows American workers take the fewest vacation days of any country surveyed and shares some ideas to make better use of precious time off.

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Benefits Essentials for the 5 Generation Workforce

Today, we met with Tom Hammond to talk about comprehensive and diverse benefits solutions for different generations in the workforce.

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Employer Coverage of Popular Weight-Loss Drugs on the Increase in 2024

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent employer benefits survey which indicates more employers including coverage of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic when prescribed for weight-loss purposes for their employees.

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Marketing Excellence: Nike’s Swoosh Tactics, NBA Playoff Fever, and Fake News

This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to cover a variety of fun and engaging topics.

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Preparing the Next Generation of Workers Requires Creative Thinking

In this episode Steve shares how some Chick-fil-A locations have created Summer Camps for kids in grades K – 6, and how these events could be used to build a long term recruiting pipeline for the restaurant chain.

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New Survey Shows a Lack of Support Drives Away 30% of LGBTQ+ Applicants

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent survey from Indeed that shows for LGBTQ+ persons, a culture of support and inclusivity is an important factor when making application and employment decisions.

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