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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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Building Resilience and Mental Fitness in High-Pressure Workplaces

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn speaks with Alexandra Kafka to explore how organizations can proactivetly support mental fitness to prevent burnout and sustain high performance.

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H3 LIVE – March 5, 2026 – Talking Retirement Readiness and Time Off

It’s important to take time off and recharge – especially for small business owners who often never seem to take a break.

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AI Is Listening at Burger King and What That Says about Trust at Work

A new AI assistant being tested at Burger King can listen to employee conversations with customers, track friendliness, and analyze tone of voice. The tool, called “Patty,” is designed to give managers insight into how employees interact with customers.

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AI Is Reshaping Work. But Who Owns the Consequences?

AI-driven layoffs are no longer theoretical.

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The Workplace Is Political – Whether Leaders Like It or Not

In this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve discusses the increasing intersection of politics and the workplace, emphasizing that employees are bringing their political concerns into their work environments

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America’s Retirement Crisis Is Already Here

Data from a new national report which shows many American workers are far from prepared for retirement, with limited savings, uneven access to workplace plans, and growing financial pressures competing for every dollar.

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Workplace Movie Hall of Fame – Spotlight

In this episode of the At Work In America show, hosts Steve and Trish discuss the 2015 film ‘Spotlight,’ which explores the investigative journalism that uncovered widespread abuse within the Catholic Church.

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Workplace Safety Is Leadership, Not Compliance

New data suggests workplace safety inspections are declining, which is raising serious questions about oversight, risk, and responsibility.

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Your DEI Programs May Now Be Legal Risks

In this episode of Workplace Minute, we revisit the rapidly shifting enforcement priorities of the EEOC, this time through a major new lawsuit against Coca-Cola over a women-only workplace event.

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How Small Business HR Leads Change

In this episode of the HR Connection, Marie and Sabrina dive into the day-to-day reality of HR in smaller organizations, where there’s no bench of specialists and no time for over-engineering solutions.

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