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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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The System of Execution: What’s Next in Enterprise Technology

Welcome back to the System of Record! This episode features Chris Leone from Oracle discussing the evolution of enterprise systems from traditional systems of record to innovative systems of outcomes driven by AI and agentic applications.

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AI at Work: Job Disruption Is Real, But It’s Not What You Think

There’s a growing disconnect between headline-driven narratives about AI replacing workers and the more cautious, data-driven perspective coming from economists and labor market analysis.

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Supporting Working Mothers: The Law That Changes the Conversation

Are you up to speed on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? We explore why this law was created and provide a practical guide for employers and workers on requesting and implementing pregnancy-related workplace accommodations.

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Why Square’s New AI Manager Should Get HR Leaders’ Attention

In this episode Steve discusses Square’s new ManagerBot, an agentic AI designed to proactively manage key business functions like inventory, marketing, forecasting, and even employee scheduling. But this is more than just a product launch – it’s a signal.

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The ROI of Kindness in the Workplace

On this At Work in America episode, Trish and Steve sat down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit with 95% autistic employees, to discuss neurodiversity and the ROI of kindness.

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The Job Market Looks Strong… So Why Does It Feel So Weak?

In this episode Steve unpacks the newest JOLTS report and explain what HR and business leaders need to understand about job openings, hiring trends, quit rates, and layoffs.

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Confidence Is Cracking in the U.S. Job Market

New Gallup data reveals a growing disconnect in the U.S. labor market.

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What AI and Economic Shocks Mean for Work in Europe

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn explores the latest European labor market trends with Julius Probst, Senior Economist at Appcast. Together, they cover economic shocks, AI impact, wage dynamics, and strategic HR responses.

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The Hidden Work Impact of Pet Caregiving

In this episode Steve discusses how pet caregiving is one of the most overlooked forces shaping employee experience today. With millions of workers balancing the financial and emotional realities of caring for pets, forward-thinking employers are starting to take notice. We break down the data, the workplace impact, and what HR leaders should be thinking about next.

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The End of the HR App as We Know It? (And What Comes Next)

In this episode, Steve explores how emerging concepts like MCP, along with recent moves from Oracle, Workday, Degreed, Paycom, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, are pointing toward a future where AI agents—not users—may become the primary operators of work.

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