HR Happy Hour

HR Happy Hour is the flagship show of the HR Happy Hour Network and one of the longest-running and most downloaded HR podcasts in the industry. Launched in 2009 and hosted by Steve Boese and Trish Steed, the show has become a trusted destination for conversations at the intersection of HR, technology, and the human experience at work.

Each episode explores how HR technology shapes the way work gets done. Featuring executives from leading HR technology providers, customers, and industry experts, HR Happy Hour highlights innovative solutions, practical use cases, and real-world impact across the modern workplace.

Designed for leaders navigating complex workforce challenges, the show connects technology strategy with human outcomes—moving beyond product features to focus on how HR tech enables better decisions, better experiences, and better work.

Hosted by

Steve Boese

Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer of H3 HR Advisors and Program Chair, HR Technology Conference

Trish Steed

Co- Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, H3 HR Advisors

HR Happy Hour Episodes

HR Happy Hour 341: The Evolution of Talent Branding and Candidate Experience

This week Steve was joined by Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Founder of The Muse, a platform used by 50m+ people to navigate their careers and by companies looking to attract, hire and retain great talent.

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HR Happy Hour 340: Creating the Employee Driven Learning Organization

This week Steve and Trish talk with Connie Costigan from Saba and Helen Rossiter from West Marine on how they have created an employee centric learning organization.

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HR Happy Hour 339: Using Culture and Feedback to Evolve Performance Management

This week Steve recorded live from the OC Tanner Influence Greatness Conference in Utah and learned how HH Hunt, a 2,000 employee organization is evolving their performance management practices.

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HR Happy Hour 338: LIVE from the 2018 HR Technology Conference

This week on a special LIVE show recorded at the HR Technology Conference Steve and Trish welcome back Don Weinstein, Gretchen Alarcon, and Cecile Alper-Leroux to talk HR Tech, innovation, women in technology, and much more.

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HR Happy Hour 337: The 2018 HR Technology Conference Preview

This week Steve Boese and Trish Steed preview the upcoming HR Technology Conference to be held September 11 - 14, 2018 in Las Vegas.

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HR Happy Hour 336: Hiring Success with Recruitment Automation

This week Steve Boese is joined by Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research Partners to discuss some new research they've recently published on Recruitment Automation.

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HR Happy Hour 335: Discovering the Next Great HR Technology Company

This week Steve Boese is joined by George LaRocque, host of the HR Market Watch Podcast, to talk HR Technology and preview the Discovering the Next Great HR Technology Company Competition.

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HR Happy Hour 334 – Driving Engagement and Results with Performance Management

HR Happy Hour 334 – Driving Engagement and Results with Performance Management Sponsored by Virgin Pulse – www.virginpulse.com Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Michael Heller, iRevu Listen HERE This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish are joined by Michael Heller or iRevu, an HR technology provider of performance and goal management solutions to talk…

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HR Happy Hour 333 – How AI in HR Will Enhance the Employee Experience

HR Happy Hour 333 – How AI in HR Will Enhance the Employee Experience Sponsored by Virgin Pulse – www.virginpulse.com Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Jeanne Meister, Future Workplace Listen HERE This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Jeanne Meister for a conversation on Artificial Intelligence in HR…

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HR Happy Hour 332 – The 2018 Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report

HR Happy Hour 332 – The 2018 Deloitte Human Capital Trends Report Sponsored by Virgin Pulse – www.virginpulse.com Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Erica Volini, Leader, US Human Capital Practice, Deloitte Listen HERE This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Erica Volini from Deloitte, to take a deep…

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