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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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The Real Story of Women’s Experiences at Work in 2025

In this episode Steve shares key findings from the 2025 Women in the Workplace Report from McKinsey and LeanIn. The 2025 report shows that in many key measures, progress for women at work has stalled and women still hold only 29% of C-suite roles. We discuss the report and steps that HR and business leaders can take to make work more fair and more inclusive.

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2025 Year in Review

In this episode, we reflect on the significant events of 2025, covering top news stories, political highlights, sports achievements, and the most streamed music and movies.

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The Potential Expiration of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

In this episode Steve discusses the potential expiration of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Over two decades the WOTC has expanded access to the job market to many underserved groups, and given employers a valuable tool to invest in hiring and training these workers. But with the WOTC slated to expire soon, HR leaders need to be prepared and to advocate for its extension.

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More U.S. Workers Feeling the Financial Strain of Their Kids’ College Expenses

In this episode Steve discusses recent polling data from NBC News showing that more Americans are doubting the value of the four-year college degree, citing increasing costs, rising debt levels, and an uncertain job market. We break down what this means for HR and Talent pros moving forward.

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Who’s Really Moving the Needle? How Recognition Data Reveals Hidden Talent

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed engage with Kevin Heinzelman from Workhuman to discuss the significance of recognition in the workplace.

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Workplace Spotlight: Why the Wienermobile Might Be the Best First Job Ever

In this episode Steve shares details about one of the most unique job opportunities in the U.S. – a role as a “Hotdogger” – these are the Oscar Meyer brand ambassadors and drivers of the company’s iconic “Wienermobile”. We cover the nature of the role, who might be a good fit, and encourage you to dream of life on the road behind the wheel of a giant hot dog on wheels.

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The Paradox of Work in 2025: Huge Profits, Massive Layoffs

In this episode Steve shares how as 2025 winds down, the U.S. labor market has experienced a wave of layoffs – over 1.1 million so far – in spite of many organizations’ massive profits and all-time highs in the U.S. equity market. What can and should HR leaders do to make sure people are still at the center of workforce planning in the age of AI and downsizing?

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Translating Employee Data into Impact

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnon interviews Kinsey Li, an HR and People Analytics leader. They discuss the evolution of people analytics.

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The Next Big Workforce Question: Who Gets Displaced by AI?

In this episode Steve shares new research from MIT that suggests almost 12% of US workers are at risk of being replaced by AI. We break down the news, and what it means for HR leaders who are tasked with navigating through these challenging disruptions.

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