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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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When Hiring Comes with a Loyalty Test: Breaking Down the Federal Government’s New Plan

The federal government’s new “Merit Hiring Plan” promises faster, skills-based recruiting, but a new question asking candidates to align with the President’s priorities is sparking “loyalty test” concerns. Steve breaks down the HR reforms versus the political risks to nonpartisan public service.

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AI in HR: Driving Adoption, Impact, and Real Results

On this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish are joined by Tony Truong from Chime to explore putting AI into practice across people operations, and reshaping how HR teams recruit, support employees, and make decisions in real time.

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What the Data Says About Older Workers in America

Discover what new data reveals about the shifting landscape for older workers in America. We explore the best and worst states for aging professionals and discuss essential strategies for HR leaders to engage and retain this growing segment of the workforce.

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New Data on Living Wages in America Raises Tough Questions for Employers

New research shows a decline in living wage access across the United States. Explore the latest data on pay disparities and why this is a critical sustainability issue for employers.

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The Future of Work: AI and Gen Z in HR

In this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk about the evolution of AI in HR.

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Toxic Bosses Are Driving Burnout, Turnover, and Silence at Work

New data from The Harris Poll reveals that 6 in 10 workers deal with toxic bosses daily. But this isn’t just a personality issue; it’s a system failure. In this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve Boese discusses how toxic leadership drives burnout, silences innovation, and creates hidden business risks that cost organizations more than they realize.

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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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