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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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Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at Work

On this episode of At Work in America, Steve is joined by Noreen Farrell from Equal Rights Advocates to break down what’s really happening with pay equity, transparency, and workplace fairness right now.

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Half the Workforce Is Breaking Down: An Update on Employee Mental Health

New data reveals that half the workforce is reaching a breaking point due to “colliding stressors”—AI anxiety, political uncertainty, and rising expectations.

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Why Intergenerational Conversations Matter at Work

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn hosts Danielle Farage to explore the complexities of intergenerational and multi-generational workforces.

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Mastering Disruption: Strategies for Leading in Rapid Change

On this At Work in America episode, Steve met with leadership expert Patrick Leddin to discuss how to manage disruption and change in organizations.

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Relocation Reality Check: Starbucks Workers Hesitant to Leave Seattle

Some workers are not excited about uprooting their lives, especially in a period marked by low job security.

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The Operating System Small Business HR Was Never Taught

In this episode of HR Connection Sabrina Baker and Marie Ralston explore how small HR teams can manage chaos through a triage system called “Ready Mode.”

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Cutting Benefits, Losing Trust: What Deloitte’s Move Means for Employers

Explore why Deloitte’s reduction in parental leave and fertility benefits creates long-term reputational harm. A deep dive into the true cost of benefit cuts.

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Ultimate Business Efficiency: Entrepreneurship

In this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into enterpreneurship.

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The Truth About California’s Fast Food $20 Per Hour Wage Law

Does a $20 minimum wage actually kill jobs? Revisit the data behind California’s controversial AB 1228 one year later.

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A Story About Return to Office Mandates, Layoffs, and Age Discrimination

A relocation policy or a ‘purging’ of veteran staff? Steve breaks down the legal claims against AT&T and the controversy surrounding John Stankey’s call for a younger workforce.

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