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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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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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The Caregiving Squeeze on American Women at Work

In this episode, Steve discusses the growing caregiving crisis and why it is becoming one of the most powerful forces pushing women out of the U.S. workforce.

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Super Bowl Monday is not an HR Emergency

On this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve takes on one of the most predictable workplace headlines of the year: claims that the Super Bowl will cost U.S. employers billions in “lost productivity.”

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The Hidden Power of Middle Management

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen speaks with Gary Cookson about the often-overlooked role of middle managers in organizations.

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How Year One Changed the Balance of Power at Work

In this episode, Steve examines how the first year of the second Trump administration has reshaped the climate for work…

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H3 LIVE with Trish and Steve – Feb 4, 2026 – Trust in the Workplace

Most leaders overlook the immediate and powerful impact they have on employee trust, yet it’s the secret ingredient to thriving workplaces amid chaos.

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