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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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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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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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