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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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Kroger, AI, and the Real Cost of Cutting 3,000 Jobs

On this episode, Steve Boese examines Kroger’s business performance, what the announcement signals for HR leaders, and why the long-term costs of workforce reductions deserve as much scrutiny as the projected savings.

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Take a Different Seat: What Are We Really Looking for at HR Tech Events?

In the debut episode of Take a Different Seat, host Chris Havrilla starts with that seemingly simple question and invites two experienced HR technology leaders to examine it from very different seats. From the buyer perspective to the vendor and customer experience side, the conversation explores what really happens when organizations, technology providers, and practitioners come together at industry events.

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The HR Happy Hour Network Welcomes “Take a Different Seat”

The HR Happy Hour Media Network is welcoming a new show to the network: Take a Different Seat, hosted by longtime technology strategist, analyst, advisor, and product leader Chris Havrilla.

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The SHRM Service Dog Verdict: Accommodation, Accountability, and HR Credibility

A jury found SHRM liable in a disability accommodation case involving a job applicant’s service dog. On this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve Boese examines how accommodations should work, the cost of failure, and what the verdict means for SHRM’s credibility.

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Holiday Hiring 2026: Fewer Open Doors for Workers

The holiday hiring season is taking shape, and employers are showing caution. In this episode, Steve breaks down what current seasonal staffing trends reveal about the labor market.

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Retirement Support: What Employers Owe Workers who are Approaching Retirement

Learn how effective retirement support helps workers build security, navigate transition options, and prepare for a confident career departure.

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From Low-Wage Work to Career Opportunity: Building Better Talent Pathways

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve is joined by Connor Diemand-Yauman, for a conversation about economic mobility, workforce development, and creating stronger pathways from low-wage work into sustainable careers.

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