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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Are We Underestimating the Impact AI Will Have on the Labor Market?

In this episode Steve discusses how AI may impact the workers and the labor market. Unlike earlier tech revolutions, could AI be so disruptive that it permanently displaces millions of workers? Well, the “Godfather” of AI is sounding the warning.

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ENCORE: Overcoming Addiction and Supporting Others in Their Healing Journey

We’re bringing back an important conversation for National Recovery Month – an encore presentation of last year’s podcast on addiction recovery. The message is just as timely and powerful today.

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Millions of US Workers Retired Early: Why It Matters for Your Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses changes in retirements in America. The pandemic accelerated retirements of older workers, and with an aging workforce and over 11,000 people turning 65 every day, the trend of increased retirements is likely here to stay.

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Creating a New Operating Model for HR

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Perry Timms, who has been five times recognised by HR Magazine as one of the Most Influential Thinkers in HR, about his new book – The HR Operating Model.

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GLP-1s, Open Enrollment, and the Future of Employee Benefits

In this episode Steve discusses the decisions employers have to make regarding coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. The drugs are popular, effective – and expensive. As Benefits Open Enrollment approaches, employers have plenty to evaluate before making their coverage decisions.

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Upskilling Opportunities Creating Pathways to Success

In this episode of At Work In America, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Patricia Gill, Director of Workforce Development at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

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The New Workplace Gender Divide: How Gen Z Women Are Surging Ahead

In this episode Steve discusses the diverging labor market experiences of Gen Z men compared to Gen Z women in the US. Gen Z men are at risk of falling further behind due to a combination of shifting industry demand, falling educational attainment, and overall disengagement.

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Why Men are the Cause of Declining Birth Rates

In this episode Steve discusses new research from Nobel Prize winning economist Claudia Goldin who examines declining birth rates in the US and other developed nations and assigns much of the decline to men’s unwillingness to share equally the responsibilities associated with childcare.

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The Algorithm Will See You Now: AI and the Future of Recruiting

In this episode Steve discusses the emergence and prevalence of AI technology in recruiting. With so many recruiting processes now turned over to AI, how to we ensure fairness, transparency, and equitable treatment for everyone seeking opportunities?

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Creative Approaches to Employee Financial Wellbeing

In this episode of At Work in America, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed sit down with Einat Steklov, CEO and co-founder of Kashable, to discuss financial well-being in the workplace.

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