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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 Metaverse, Work, and a Very Expensive Lesson

In this episode Steve discusses the hype and the fall of The Metaverse as a transformative workplace technology. Despite the hype and the investments, the Metaverse was a solution in search of a problem, and it reminds us to approach any new workplace technology with clear expectations and evaluation methods.

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Enhancing Human Experience in the Digital Workplace

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen discusses the evolving landscape of HR technology with Martin Jackson, the Future Experiences and Innovation Manager at Insights.

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Research Suggests that CEOs are using “AI” as a Convenient Excuse for Old-Fashioned Cost-Cutting

In this episode Steve shares results from new research that suggests that AI and automation are not actually driving significant layoffs, and that some CEOs are using AI as a convenient excuse to carry out headcount reductions and cost-cutting that are being driven by other factors. Factors that perhaps place more pressure and blame on the CEOs themselves.

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2025 in Review: The Conversations Shaping Work in 2026

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed reflect on the past year and discuss their plans for 2026.

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Number of Americans with Multiple Jobs Hits a 25-Year High

In this episode Steve discusses the surge in the number of U.S. workers who have been forced to take on second or even third jobs to combat the affordability crisis. Holding multiple jobs can place a significant strain on workers, so we offer 5 actionable suggestions for HR and business leaders to better support these stretched workers.

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Caregiving, Work, and the Employees Caught in the Middle

In this episode Steve discusses the growing trend of caregiving in the workplace, highlighting its impact on employee wellbeing and the need for employers to recognize and support caregivers. With over 63 million adults in the U.S. providing care, the conversation emphasizes the importance of integrating caregiver support into workplace policies and benefits to enhance productivity and retention.

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2026: The Year of Ultimate Business Efficiency

In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer discuss the transformative impact of AI on business efficiency as they enter 2026.

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Solving a Worker Shortage with Better Pay and Benefits

In this episode Steve discusses how Walmart, the largest private employer in the U.S. has approached the nationwide shortage of commercial truck drivers by raising wages, improving technology, and concentrating on improving worker’s work/life balance.

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Smart HR Solutions for Today’s Business Leadership Challenges

In this episode of the At Work in America show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Alison Stevens from Paychex to unpack insights from the 2026 Business Leader Priorities Report.

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New Year, New Rules: The Biggest Workplace Laws Taking Effect in 2026

In this episode Steve discusses the most important new workplace laws and regulations coming into effect for 2026 and what HR leaders should do now to prepare their organizations for these changes. From new minimum wage floors, to WOTC uncertainty, to new rules governing the use of AI in hiring – there is plenty for HR to be ready for in 2026.

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