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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Embracing Total Talent Thinking

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Talent Acquisition Futurist, Podcast Host and co-author Matt Alder about the emerging trends in hiring and retention.

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Big Tech Companies Increase Investments in AI, but the Returns Remain Elusive

In this episode Steve discusses how Big Tech is spending massively on building AI technology capability and capacity, but the returns on these investments appear uncertain and definitely not immediate.

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Massachusetts to Require Salary Ranges in Most Job Postings Under New Law

In this episode Steve shares news from Massachusetts, where the commonwealth becomes the latest state to enact salary transparency requirements on job postings. There are now 11 states with similar laws that are designed to improve the transparency in the recruiting process and reduce gender and other pay gaps.

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Fairways to Future Business and Election Insights

This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to chat about the use of golf as a platform for networking, team building, and deal-making in the business world.

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California Disneyland Workers Reach New Labor Deal Scoring Big Raises

In this episode Steve shares news of a new labor deal reached between Disneyland California and a group of four unions representing Disney employees which resulted in 31% wage increases for the workers.

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Workplace Movie Hall of Fame – Up in the Air

This week, they explore the workplace issues and themes within the movie, Up in the Air.

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The Surge in Older Workers is Expected to Lead to Increased Retirements

In this episode Steve discusses how the large number of workers turning 65 each year will likely lead to a surge in worker retirements, and labor shortages in several important industries.

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Indeed Report Reveals Gap Between Candidate Wants and Employer Offers

In this episode Steve shares information from Indeed’s 2024 Workforce Insights Report which reveals large and significant gaps between what job seekers want, and what employers typically offer with respect to flexibility, pay transparency, and application experience.

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New Research Shows the High Importance of Schedule Control to Workers

In this episode Steve shares new research from Cornell that shows that employees are more engaged at work and satisfied with their personal lives when they have more control over their work schedules – where and when they are working.

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Supporting Working Parents: The Impact of Childcare Benefits

Today, Steve and Trish met with Jessica Harrah from KinderCare Learning Companies to talk about the latest data from their Parent Confidence Index survey.

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