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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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Connecting Operations and HR for the Frontline Workforce

In this conversation, Steve Boese engages with Chris Kuntz to discuss the critical role of AI in empowering frontline workers in manufacturing.

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A Shift of Workplace Civil Rights in a New Political Era

In this episode we examine a significant shift at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under the Donald Trump administration. After decades focused on protecting workers from harassment and discrimination, the EEOC’s new public posture, including calls for complaints from white male workers who feel disadvantaged by DEI efforts, signals a sharp change in tone and priorities.

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The Normalization of Layoffs and the Rise of Worker Burnout

In this episode Steve discusses how increasing layoffs from high-profile and wildly profitable companies like Amazon are creating a chilling effect on worker safety and confidence – and placing employees in a state of almost constant fear and uncertainty. If one of the largest, most successful companies can easily cut tens of thousands of workers – is any corporate job truly secure?

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Polymorphism at Work: A Radical New Way to Think About Organizations

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen interviews Perry Timms, a thought leader in HR, about the concept of polymorphic organizations.

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The New Global War for Tech Talent

In this episode Steve discusses how Finland, emboldened by increasing job uncertainty and societal stressors in the U.S., is aggressively courting American tech talent in fields like quantum computing and AI to relocate to their country to bolster their growing tech sector. American companies need to take the competitive threat of countries like Finland seriously, as better work life balance and social supports are looking more and more attractive to stressed out American tech workers.

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H3 LIVE with Trish and Steve – January 28, 2026

In an ever-evolving workplace landscape, organizations face mounting pressures that affect employee wellness and productivity. In the latest episode of H3 Live, hosts Trish Steed and Steve Boese delve into the pressing issues of burnout, organizational care, and the role of leadership in navigating these challenges.

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The Manager Method: Practical Strategies to Lead with Empathy and Confidence

In this episode of the At Work in America show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Ashley Herd, a former head of HR, podcast host, and author, to discuss the critical role of managers in the workplace.

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How Do You Show Up for Work in America Today?

In this episode Steve discusses how the current environment in America, which violence playing out on the streets of Minneapolis and in other cities, impacts how all of us are able, or not able, to show up at work. These are unprecedented times, and the stress and fear in U.S. workplaces are real. Managers and leaders have a responsibility to care for their people – and themselves.

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What Happens When AI Becomes the Gatekeeper to Work?

In this episode Steve discusses the growing legal scrutiny facing AI-powered hiring tools, sparked by high-profile lawsuits involving Workday and Eightfold. We break down what these cases allege, why they matter, and what they reveal about how algorithms are being used to screen and rank job candidates. We also explore the implications for HR leaders everywhere who are navigating the fast-changing intersection of technology, compliance, and trust in the hiring process.

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The Alarming Divide Between Workers and Wealth in America

In this episode Steve shares new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which reveals that labor, meaning the U.S. worker, are taking home less of the country’s overall wealth than ever before, which capital and capital owners, realizing more and more gains.

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