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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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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More Americans Doubt the Value of a Four-Year College Degree

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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Real-time Recognition with AI: A Game-changer for Organizations

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed re joined by Naomi Dishington from Workhuman to discuss the transformative power of recognition data in organizations.

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Gratitude at Work: A Thanksgiving Workplace Minute

In this episode Steve shares some thoughts on what we can be thankful for at work on this Thanksgiving week in the U.S. And thanks to everyone who takes a few minutes out of their day to check in with us at the Workplace Minute!

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Responsible AI: Navigating the Hype and Reality

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen talks with AI governance expert Martyn Redstone to explore the responsible use of AI in HR.

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Target’s New “10-4” Policy – Smiles, Greetings, and What Matters in Retail

In this episode Steve discusses Target’s new “10-4” policy for its retail associates which requires workers to smile and make eye contact with customers within 10 feet, and interact with “warm, helpful interactions” when customers are within 4 feet.

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Harnessing AI for Enhanced Productivity

In this conversation, Steve Boese engages in a dynamic conversation with Emma Crockett, Head of People Insights at Atlassian. They explore the transformative role of AI in enterprise technology, focusing on Atlassian’s innovative approaches to collaboration and HR processes.

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A Sign of the Times: Cutting Paid Holidays in Corporate America

In this episode Steve discusses news from Walgreens, where new Private Equity ownership has taken cost-cutting right to the frontline – by eliminating paid holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas for their retail store hourly employees.

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Splitting the Bill: How BNPL is Changing Young Consumer Spending

In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer iscuss the growing trend of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services, particularly among Gen Z consumers.

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