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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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Mastering Influence in Small Business HR: 4 Proven Strategies

This episode of HR Connection isolates the core constraint in small business HR: lack of influence.

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H3 LIVE from H3 HR Advisors – March 26, 2026

Observations from the recent UNLEASH America and Transform events

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The Hidden Cost of Student Loan Debt on Your Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses new research which shows student loan debt has impact far more than personal finances – it’s affecting employee focus, productivity, and retention at scale. We break down the latest data, explore upcoming policy changes that could increase financial strain, and share practical ways employers can respond. If you’re competing for talent, this is an issue you can’t afford to ignore.

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Why “Love” Is the Missing Metric in Employee Experience

On the latest At Work in America podcast episode, Steve Boese and Marcus Buckingham discusses the transformative power of love in the workplace.

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Gen Z, College Majors, and the Reality of Today’s Job Market

New data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that while some majors lead to stronger employment and earnings outcomes, a growing number of college graduates are underemployed.

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Why Some Gen Z Candidates Are Bringing Their Parents to Job Interviews

Examining Gen Z in the job search process, including parental support and its implications for employers.

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March Madness: Who Will Rise To Cut The Net

Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into the excitement of March Madness, sharing their top players, upsets, Cinderella teams, and bracket predictions.

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How AI is Disrupting the Hiring Process – and Threatening Recruiters

In this episode Steve shares some observations from a recent tech event that put on full display how AI is transforming and disrupting recruiting and hiring – and what that suggests for the future of many professional jobs.

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Championing Diversity and Empowering People with Disabilities

Replay: Championing Diversity and Empowering People with Disabilities Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Lloyd Lewis, CEO, Arc Thrift Stores…

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AI, Trust, and the Human Role in the Future Workplace

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn speaks with Kyle Forrest, a future of HR leader at Deloitte Consulting, about the key trends highlighted in Deloitte’s 2026 Human Capital Trends Report.

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