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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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Rare Bipartisan Support Backing the Faster Labor Contracts Act

In this episode, Steve shares how a bipartisan group of US Senators is backing The Faster Labor Contracts Act – a bill that would strengthen union’s collective bargaining positions by forcing companies to the bargaining table much more rapidly.

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New York and Other States Begin Targeted Recruiting of Fired Federal Workers

In this episode Steve shares how some states, including New York, have launched new recruiting campaigns and resources for the growing number of laid off and fired federal workers to attract them to open jobs in their state.

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DEI Strategy and Leadership Accountability for a Changing Workplace

In this episode, Steve and Trish speak with Dr. Christie Smith to explore the evolution of DEI in the workplace, the challenges leaders face in implementing these initiatives, and the economic implications of employee engagement and inclusion.

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A Deeper Dive Shows the Labor Market Could be Weaker than it Seems

In this episode, Steve gives a quick US Labor Market update and shares, with some help from our friends at Experian, that there may be some concerning labor market weakness below the surface of low unemployment and overall job growth.

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Using AI to Create Safe and Inclusive Workplaces

This week I sat down with Torin Ellis to discuss the importance of creating inclusive workplaces and the role of AI in reducing bias in HR.

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Ageism Represents a Barrier to Success with Artificial Intelligence

In this episode Steve shares new research that shows the problem of ageism in how organizations and hiring managers consider or don’t consider candidates and internal applicants for roles requiring the use of modern AI technologies.

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To Improve Employee Mental Health, Organizations Should Embrace Disconnection

In this episode Steve discusses new research showing the effects of “disconnecting” on individual’s mental health. In short, taking a break from internet access on our smartphones can lead to positive impacts on mental health and wellbeing – and suggest that organizations do more to allow their workers to disconnect from work.

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2025 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show

In this episode, we dive into our annual Oscars predictions, and discuss the major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, and acting nominations.

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Chipotle to Hire 20,000 Workers for the Upcoming “Burrito Season”

In this episode Steve shares how the national fast casual chain Chipotle plans to hire 20,000 new workers in preparation for “Burrito Season”, the busiest time of year for the chain.

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Southwest Airlines Fast Becoming Just Like Every Other Airline

In this episode Steve discusses the recent news and changes from Southwest Airlines – including mass layoffs, new seating and boarding policies and more, which threaten to change almost everything that has come to define Southwest in the last 50 years.

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