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The HR Happy Hour Network is made up of the HR Happy Hour show, At Work in America, The Workplace Minute, H3 LIVE vlog, HR Means Business, The Play by Play, and System of Record.

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Your DEI Programs May Now Be Legal Risks

In this episode of Workplace Minute, we revisit the rapidly shifting enforcement priorities of the EEOC, this time through a major new lawsuit against Coca-Cola over a women-only workplace event.

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How Small Business HR Leads Change

In this episode of the HR Connection, Marie and Sabrina dive into the day-to-day reality of HR in smaller organizations, where there’s no bench of specialists and no time for over-engineering solutions.

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H3 LIVE from H3 HR Advisors – Feb. 18, 2026 on Hiring, AI, and more

Trish and Steve dissect how AI is pushing companies like IBM to dramatically ramp up entry-level recruiting, despite widespread layoffs and economic headwinds.

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Elder Care and the Jobs We’re Asking People to Do

Elder care is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. economy — yet the workers who provide this essential care are often underpaid, overworked, and stretched thin.

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HR Happy Hour Network – Introducing the HR Connection Podcast

In this episode of the The HR Happy Hour show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Sabrina Baker and Marie Rolston from Acacia HR Solutions to discuss the launch of their new podcast, HR Connection.

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Love Sometimes Stinks. When it Does, Should You Get the Day Off?

Love can lift us up. It can also knock us flat. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Steve looks at whether employees should be able to call in heartbroken.

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Ultimate Business Efficiency: Marketing

In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer welcome Hailey McDonald to discuss the theme of business efficiency in 2026, focusing on the impact of Gen Z and technology on marketing.

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H3 LIVE from H3 HR Advisors – Feb. 11, 2026

In this compelling episode, we unpack eye-opening research showing how AI’s rapid adoption might be driving workers to do more in less time – yet, paradoxically, creating greater pressure rather than relief. We explore how AI can elevate performance while risking burnout and superficial expertise, and discuss the urgent need for leaders to set smarter boundaries.

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AI and the Productivity Trap

AI promised to save time. So why do workers feel busier? In this episode Steve dives into emerging evidence that AI adoption often leads to longer hours, more multitasking, and creeping expectations for speed.

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From Personal Crisis to Corporate Solution: The Story Behind Caregiving Support Innovation

In this episode of the At Work in America show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Dave Jacobs, co-founder and co-CEO of Homethrive to explore the critical issue of employee caregiving support and how organizations can make a meaningful impact.

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