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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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Super Bowl Monday is not an HR Emergency

On this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve takes on one of the most predictable workplace headlines of the year: claims that the Super Bowl will cost U.S. employers billions in “lost productivity.”

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The Hidden Power of Middle Management

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen speaks with Gary Cookson about the often-overlooked role of middle managers in organizations.

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How Year One Changed the Balance of Power at Work

In this episode, Steve examines how the first year of the second Trump administration has reshaped the climate for work…

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H3 LIVE with Trish and Steve – Feb 4, 2026 – Trust in the Workplace

Most leaders overlook the immediate and powerful impact they have on employee trust, yet it’s the secret ingredient to thriving workplaces amid chaos.

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Connecting Operations and HR for the Frontline Workforce

In this conversation, Steve Boese engages with Chris Kuntz to discuss the critical role of AI in empowering frontline workers in manufacturing.

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A Shift of Workplace Civil Rights in a New Political Era

In this episode we examine a significant shift at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under the Donald Trump administration. After decades focused on protecting workers from harassment and discrimination, the EEOC’s new public posture, including calls for complaints from white male workers who feel disadvantaged by DEI efforts, signals a sharp change in tone and priorities.

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The Normalization of Layoffs and the Rise of Worker Burnout

In this episode Steve discusses how increasing layoffs from high-profile and wildly profitable companies like Amazon are creating a chilling effect on worker safety and confidence – and placing employees in a state of almost constant fear and uncertainty. If one of the largest, most successful companies can easily cut tens of thousands of workers – is any corporate job truly secure?

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Polymorphism at Work: A Radical New Way to Think About Organizations

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen interviews Perry Timms, a thought leader in HR, about the concept of polymorphic organizations.

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The New Global War for Tech Talent

In this episode Steve discusses how Finland, emboldened by increasing job uncertainty and societal stressors in the U.S., is aggressively courting American tech talent in fields like quantum computing and AI to relocate to their country to bolster their growing tech sector. American companies need to take the competitive threat of countries like Finland seriously, as better work life balance and social supports are looking more and more attractive to stressed out American tech workers.

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H3 LIVE with Trish and Steve – January 28, 2026

In an ever-evolving workplace landscape, organizations face mounting pressures that affect employee wellness and productivity. In the latest episode of H3 Live, hosts Trish Steed and Steve Boese delve into the pressing issues of burnout, organizational care, and the role of leadership in navigating these challenges.

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