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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Using AI to Create Safe and Inclusive Workplaces

This week I sat down with Torin Ellis to discuss the importance of creating inclusive workplaces and the role of AI in reducing bias in HR.

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Ageism Represents a Barrier to Success with Artificial Intelligence

In this episode Steve shares new research that shows the problem of ageism in how organizations and hiring managers consider or don’t consider candidates and internal applicants for roles requiring the use of modern AI technologies.

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To Improve Employee Mental Health, Organizations Should Embrace Disconnection

In this episode Steve discusses new research showing the effects of “disconnecting” on individual’s mental health. In short, taking a break from internet access on our smartphones can lead to positive impacts on mental health and wellbeing – and suggest that organizations do more to allow their workers to disconnect from work.

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2025 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show

In this episode, we dive into our annual Oscars predictions, and discuss the major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, and acting nominations.

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Chipotle to Hire 20,000 Workers for the Upcoming “Burrito Season”

In this episode Steve shares how the national fast casual chain Chipotle plans to hire 20,000 new workers in preparation for “Burrito Season”, the busiest time of year for the chain.

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Southwest Airlines Fast Becoming Just Like Every Other Airline

In this episode Steve discusses the recent news and changes from Southwest Airlines – including mass layoffs, new seating and boarding policies and more, which threaten to change almost everything that has come to define Southwest in the last 50 years.

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Protecting our Children: What You Need to Know

In this episode, Steve and Trish discuss the critical work of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) with Gavin Portnoy.

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The Play by Play – 2024 Year in Review

In this episode of The Play by Play podcast, hosts Jack and Nick reflect on the major events, sports championships, and music trends of 2024.

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Despite Mounting Pressure, Some CEOs Remain Committed to DEI Programs

In this episode Steve discusses the ongoing tension over corporate DEI programs, and how some notable CEOs and their companies are remaining committed to DEI in the face of external and even governmental pressure to roll back DEI programs.

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New Research Shows Child Care is Unaffordable in Every US State

In this episode Steve shares new research that reveals the increasing unaffordability of childcare in the US, and how employers can make an impact through extending more caregiving benefits to their employees.

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