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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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Highlights from the 10th Annual Women in the Workplace Report

In this episode Steve shares key findings from the LeanIn.org and McKinsey Women in the Workplace Survey which showed while some progress has been made in women’s representation in senior corporate roles, there remains much work to be done to get closer to equity with men.

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The ROI of Kindness in the Workplace

In our latest episode, Trish and Steve sat down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit with 95% autistic employees, to discuss neurodiversity and the ROI of kindness.

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With Obesity Rates Climbing, Employers are Challenged to Respond

In this episode Steve discusses the climbing rate of obesity in the US, and the challenges facing employers when considering how to respond to increasing demand for GLP-1 weight loss drug coverage for their employees.

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New Research on How Generative AI is Impacting the Labor Market

In this episode Steve discusses new research on how the adoption of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are impacting the demand for human labor, and changing the skills required in the workplace.

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Right to Disconnect Regulations Have Surged, but Do They Help Workers?

In this episode Steve discusses how “Right to Disconnect” laws have increased in prevalence around the world and looks at how they help and sometimes can harm workers who desire flexibility at work.

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Innovating HR for the Remote Workforce with isolved

Innovating HR for the Remote Workforce with isolved Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Jaylene Owen, Director of Human Resources and…

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How HR Leaders Can Help Employees with Post-Election Concerns

In this episode Steve discusses ways that HR and business leaders can help employees in the aftermath of a contentious Presidential election, and how they can work to maintain civility and respect in the workplace.

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The Evolution of Remote & Flexible Working Practices

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gemma Dale, an experienced HR Director, academic researcher and published author on remote and flexible working, about some of the latest research, insights, data and thinking on the future of remote & flexible working practices.

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Starbucks Threatens to Fire Workers Over Return to Office Mandate

In this episode Steve discusses a return to office mandate at Starbucks could be enforced by terminating employees who refuse to comply with the three days per week in-person work requirement.

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For the First Time in 20 Years, an Increase in the Gender Pay Gap

In this episode Steve shares how new US Census data shows that the gender pay gap between women and men grew larger for the first time in 20 years. Women in the US earn less than 83% of men, a disappointing statistic.

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