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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American Workers Take the Fewest Vacation Days in the World

In this episode Steve discusses data from a recent survey from Expedia which shows American workers take the fewest vacation days of any country surveyed and shares some ideas to make better use of precious time off.

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Benefits Essentials for the 5 Generation Workforce

Today, we met with Tom Hammond to talk about comprehensive and diverse benefits solutions for different generations in the workforce.

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Employer Coverage of Popular Weight-Loss Drugs on the Increase in 2024

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent employer benefits survey which indicates more employers including coverage of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic when prescribed for weight-loss purposes for their employees.

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Marketing Excellence: Nike’s Swoosh Tactics, NBA Playoff Fever, and Fake News

This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to cover a variety of fun and engaging topics.

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Preparing the Next Generation of Workers Requires Creative Thinking

In this episode Steve shares how some Chick-fil-A locations have created Summer Camps for kids in grades K – 6, and how these events could be used to build a long term recruiting pipeline for the restaurant chain.

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New Survey Shows a Lack of Support Drives Away 30% of LGBTQ+ Applicants

In this episode Steve shares data from a recent survey from Indeed that shows for LGBTQ+ persons, a culture of support and inclusivity is an important factor when making application and employment decisions.

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The Evolution of Creating Better Workplace Experiences

In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Nick Holmes, VP of Employee Experience at Avalere Health, and recently named one of the 10 most influential thinkers in HR Technology by CIO Business World magazine.

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Access and Affordability of Childcare Weighing on US Workers

In this episode Steve discusses the childcare crisis in the US and how it is impacting the workforce – making it especially challenging for women to remain attached to the labor force.

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A 15 Year Celebration of the HR Happy Hour Show

Today, we sat down to take a look back at the last 15 years of the HR Happy Hour Show.

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How Remote and Hybrid Working has Changed American Worker’s Eating Habits

In this episode Steve discusses how increased and sustained remote working has changed American workers dining habits and impacted the business prospects of downtown dining establishments.

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