Episodes tagged: Work

HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 247

In this episode, Steve talks about today’s Supreme Court decision extending workplace protections to LGBTQ employees.

HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 246

In this episode, Steve talks about the Japanese concept of “Danshari” and how it can be applied to simplify our work lives.

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HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 245

In this episode, Steve talks about how a recent Harris Poll shows over 80% of the US workforce would favor a shorter work week.

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HR Happy Hour 429 – Taking an Intelligent Approach to Reopening the Workplace

This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Rebecca Ray from The Conference Board to talk about the important process of reopening business locations, offices, and other workplaces and what HR leaders should be thinking about and working on as they begin to help their workplaces re-open.

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HR Happy Hour 428 – Increasing Access for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Workforce

This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Kristy Ramos, Director of CSD Works, an organization that connects qualified deaf and hard of hearing job seekers with motivated employers that provide an equal employment experience for their employees.

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HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 242

In this episode, Steve talks about how online retailer Zappos has re-imagined its customer service function during the pandemic.

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HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 241

In this episode, Steve talks about the different approaches that many large, tech companies are taking to extended working from home plans.

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HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 240

In this episode, Steve talks about how extended or permanent working from home policies could benefit tech workers as well as small and startup tech companies.

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HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 239

In this episode, Steve talks about how in New Zealand, the Prime Minister has floated the idea of organizations adopting the four-day workweek after the pandemic subsides.

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HR Happy Hour on Alexa – Episode 238

In this episode, Steve talks about how one company is attempting to calculate an employee productivity score by analyzing activity in workplace apps like email, CRM, and chat.

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