The Workplace Minute

Welcome to the Workplace Minute, Powered by H3 HR Advisors, developed as a “Flash Briefing” Skill for Amazon “Alexa” devices. Two to three times a week get a quick 1 – 2 minute update on important news impacting the world of work, workplace technology, the labor market and more.

To listen to the Workplace Minute, go to your Amazon Alexa app, simply search for the “Workplace Minute” Skill, and add it to your Daily News Update or Flash Briefing for your Echo-powered devices.

Hosted by

Steve Boese

Co-Founder of H3 HR Advisors and Program Chair, HR Technology Conference

The Workplace Minute Episodes

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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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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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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In Germany, Gen Z Workers Face Criticism for Taking Too Much Sick Leave

In this episode Steve discusses how workers in Germany are taking almost 20 days of sick leave per year, hindering economic progress, and how some leaders are placing the blame on Gen Z workers.

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Return to Office Mandate at Sam’s Club Costs Company a Chief Technology Officer

In this episode Steve shares how a Return to Office mandate, and a required relocation, has cost Sam's Club its Chief Technology Officer and discusses how these mandates often act as downsizing by another name.

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Gen Z Workers Skip Lunch Twice as Often as their Boomer Colleagues

In this episode Steve shares how Gen Z workers, despite their reputation as slackers, skip lunch during the workday twice as often as their older colleagues.

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Amazon Web Services CEO Believes Most Employees Prefer In-Person Working

In this episode Steve discusses Amazon's recent return to office mandates with most Amazon workers expected to work in-person 5 days per week starting in January.

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