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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Thriving at Work: Nurturing Wellness, Mental Health, and More

This week we are discussing how to use emotional intelligence to nurture a culture of wellness and strong mental health.

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Beyond Remote Work, US Workers Increasingly Seek Schedule Flexibility

In this episode Steve discusses how recent data shows that schedule and time flexibility increasingly matters more to employees than does work location flexibility.

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North Carolina State Health Plan to End Coverage for Weight Loss Drugs

In this episode Steve shares how the North Carolina State employee health plan has decided to end coverage of popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy, citing unprecedented cost increases.

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Personal and Professional Leadership for 2024

Today, we met with Ben Brooks from PILOT to discuss 2024 trends and the evolving terrain of entrepreneurship, leadership, and professionalism within the remote work era.

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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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