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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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Using HR Analytics to Create a Data-Driven HR Culture

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Dr. Prerna Tambay from Kingston Business School, one of the few academics who has done pioneering work in the area of HR analytics and digital HR.

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Rhode Island Extends Workplace Accommodation Law to Cover Menopause

In this episode Steve discusses how in June Rhode Island became the first state to extend workplace accommodation protections to women experiencing menopause. It’s estimated that 85% of women will experience symptoms such as mood swings, migraines, hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, night sweats, and more during menopause. For some, those symptoms can be severe, however, until now, no state has legally acknowledged the condition in the workplace.

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Workplace Movie Hall of Fame – Still Alice

In this episode of the At Work In America show, hosts Steve and Trish explore the film ‘Still Alice,’ looking its profound themes surrounding Alzheimer’s disease, identity, and the challenges of caregiving.

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How Declining Birth Rates Impact the Future of Work

In this episode Steve discusses how declining birth rates in the US, as well as in many other developed countries, are expected to impact global labor markets, organizational workforce planning, and change the workplace overall in the near future.

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Beyond the Coasts: Where Careers Are Taking Off in 2025

In this episode Steve discusses some of the top cities in the US for job growth, career prospects, earning potential and more. The data shows that growth is coming from some unexpected places, and that the big cities on the coasts are not the only places offering strong career prospects.

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New Data Shows 77% of American Workers Have Worked Through a Mental Health Crisis

In this episode Steve shares results from a recent survey on mental health in the workplace. New data shows alarming numbers of Gen Z and Millennial workers are struggling with their mental health and are not getting the support they need and often are simply just working through their mental health crises.

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Driving Improved Performance Powered by AI

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve and Trish discuss the transformative impact of AI on HR and talent management with Yvette Cameron from Oracle.

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AI Proficiency is the New Must-Have Skill for Job Security

In this episode Steve discusses how AI proficiency is fast becoming a must-have skill for job seekers and anyone concerned about their performance at work and their long-term job security.

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The Growing Link Between DEI and Merger and Acquisition Approval

In this episode Steve examines how the FCC’s oversight and Merger and Acquisition approval authority is being used as another weapon in the Trump administration’s ongoing war against DEI programs in corporate America.

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H3 LIVE – Can AI Give HR More Time for People?

On this H3 LIVE, Steve Boese interviews Abha Bhaskar, CTO of Experian Employer Services, discussing the intersection of compliance and technology in HR.

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