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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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H3 LIVE in the isolved booth at HR Tech – Episode 444

Steve and Trish visited with Kelli Rico from isolved at the HR Technology Conference. They chat about the latest in HR Tech, new innovation at isolved and more! Join in!

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Technology is Coming for Human Jobs at Wimbledon in 2025

In this episode Steve discusses how new technology is disrupting the traditional human job of line judge in professional tennis and the plans for automated line calling technology at next year’s Wimbledon Championships.

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The Menopause Revolution in the Workplace

Today, we met with Joanna Strober of Midi Health to talk about a new revolution in the workplace – menopause care!

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Health Benefits in 2024: Higher Premiums and Impact from GLP-1 Medications

In this episode Steve shares data from a new survey on company sponsored healthcare benefits in 2024 – premiums continue to rise, and most companies still are not covering GLP-1 medications when prescribed for weight loss.

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H3 LIVE in the Paychex Booth at HR Tech – Episode 443

Steve visited with the Paychex team in their booth at the HR Technology Conference to celebrate their product of the year award.

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Home Depot Corporate Staff Ordered to Work 8-Hour In-Store Shifts

In this episode Steve discusses how Home Depot has directed all corporate staff, including remote workers, to work one 8-hour shift per quarter in the company’s retail stores. The goal is to have corporate staff better understand the core business challenges and get closer to the customer and frontline worker experience.

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Long COVID Keeping Many Younger Workers Out of the Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses results from a recent Yale University study showing the potential impact of long COVID on the workforce. As many as 2 million US workers could be dealing with these challenges.

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AI in HR Tech: The Latest from Workday Rising

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At Least Seven Major Companies Have Backed Away from DEI Initiatives

In this episode Steve discusses how several major companies including Ford, John Deere, and Tractor Supply have eliminated or significantly altered previous DEI programs and initiatives in the face of increased online pressure.

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