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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Digital Screening for Smart Hiring in HR

In this episode Mervyn talks to Ben Mones (CEO & founder at Fama) about how AI enabled online and social media background screening helps identify the right people, and the key findings from their Misconduct at Work report.

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Pandemic-driven US Office Vacancy Rate Hits an All-time High

In this episode Steve discusses how ongoing hybrid and work from home arrangements have led to the US office vacancy rate to hit an all-time high at the end of 2023.

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Labor Organizing Efforts Expected to Continue into 2024

In this episode Steve discusses how labor organizing efforts are expected to continue and grow in 2024, and how managers and HR leaders should respond to these efforts.

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Revolutionizing Work: A Conversation on Generative AI and HR Innovation

Today, we met with Anthony Abbatiello from PwC to explore the transformative impact of Generative AI on businesses and the evolving workforce.

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Welcome to the New Year: Work Analysis, Election Updates, and Game Time

This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer start the new year with a bang!

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New Survey Shows Organizations Care More about “How” Work Happens

In this episode Steve shares key findings from a recent survey on leaders’ attitudes, preferences and plans in 2024 for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.

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The “HR” Representation on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2024

In this episode Steve shares highlights and notable companies included on the 2024 Glassdoor Best Places to Work list.

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HR Happy New Year 2024!

Today, we explore the dynamic landscape of work in 2024, from individual goals and resolutions to our 15-year anniversary celebration with exciting future plans.

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Changes in Business Travel – Fewer Sales Calls, More Internal Connecting

In this episode Steve discusses how business travel is expected to recover in 2024 to pre-pandemic levels, but the reasons for travel may be shifting away from sales calls and toward internal connecting.

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New Research on How to Support and Empower Women on the Workforce Front Lines

In this episode Steve discusses new research from Accenture and Catalyst on how organizations can better support, engage, and retain their women frontline workers.

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