Episodes - HR Happy Hour

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The HR Happy Hour podcast network is made up of a range of shows
The HR Happy Hour Show, as well as HR Market Watch, Radical Research, Inclusion Crusade, The HR Happy Hour on Alexa Show, and The HR Happy Hour WORK BREAK.

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RIP Prompt Engineering – The Rapid Rise and Fall of the Latest Technology Job

In this episode Steve discusses how Prompt Engineering, once touted as the next great technology job, has evolved into just another essential tech skills for all kinds of workers.

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Uber CEO to Employees: Up Your In-Office Time or Move On

In this episode Steve discusses increased in-office work requirements at Uber – where the CEO and Chief People Officer don’t seem to be too worried if these mandates drive some employees out of the organization.

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Made in China? The Price of Global Trade

In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack and Nick discuss the complexities of tariffs and the ongoing trade war between the US and China.

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Employee Confidence Falls to a Near-Record Low, Weighed Down by Economic Uncertainty

In this episode Steve discusses new data from employer review site Glassdoor which shows that employee confidence – how employees feel about their organization’s near-term prospects, is dropped dramatically to near its all-time low. Uncertainty, AI technology, and constantly shifting tariff and trade policies are all factors weighing on confidence.

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Building Opportunity and Community with 84 Lumber

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish interview Paul Yater, the Chief Information Officer and Head of HR at 84 Lumber. They discuss the company’s commitment to training and development, the impact of AI on entry-level jobs, and the skills needed for new graduates.

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New Research on the Design of the Future of Work

In this episode Steve discusses how design plays a critical role in creating workplaces where people want show up at and can do their best work from. Plus, we share key insights from the Gensler Global Workplace Survey that illustrate how design can help drive performance and engagement.

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Early Data Shows that Employer Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs Drives Significant Cost Savings

In this episode Steve discusses a report from Aon, which shows that offering coverage for popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic can drive substantial medical costs savings for employers overall, making this some of the strongest data yet that supports increased employer sponsored coverage of GLP-1s for their workers.

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Designing the Workplace of the Future

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Isobel Elton, founder of the consultancy Future of the Office, about future workspace design and how to build spaces that will bring people together.

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Skills-based Hiring and AI Making Gen Z Think Again About College

In this episode Steve discusses how the combination of AI adoption and the increasing popular trend of “skills-based” hiring are making some Gen Z students and graduates question the value and need for the traditional four-year college degree as a necessary step in their career progression.

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Defining the Skills that Matter in the Age of AI

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed engage with Caitlin McGregor, CEO of Plum, to discuss the innovative approach of Plum in assessing durable skills and the impact of AI on the workforce.

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