Episodes tagged: HR

Ultimate Business Efficiency: Entrepreneurship

In this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into enterpreneurship.

Why Square’s New AI Manager Should Get HR Leaders’ Attention

In this episode Steve discusses Square’s new ManagerBot, an agentic AI designed to proactively manage key business functions like inventory, marketing, forecasting, and even employee scheduling. But this is more than just a product launch – it’s a signal.

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The ROI of Kindness in the Workplace

On this At Work in America episode, Trish and Steve sat down with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit with 95% autistic employees, to discuss neurodiversity and the ROI of kindness.

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The Job Market Looks Strong… So Why Does It Feel So Weak?

In this episode Steve unpacks the newest JOLTS report and explain what HR and business leaders need to understand about job openings, hiring trends, quit rates, and layoffs.

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What AI and Economic Shocks Mean for Work in Europe

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn explores the latest European labor market trends with Julius Probst, Senior Economist at Appcast. Together, they cover economic shocks, AI impact, wage dynamics, and strategic HR responses.

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The Hidden Work Impact of Pet Caregiving

In this episode Steve discusses how pet caregiving is one of the most overlooked forces shaping employee experience today. With millions of workers balancing the financial and emotional realities of caring for pets, forward-thinking employers are starting to take notice. We break down the data, the workplace impact, and what HR leaders should be thinking about next.

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The End of the HR App as We Know It? (And What Comes Next)

In this episode, Steve explores how emerging concepts like MCP, along with recent moves from Oracle, Workday, Degreed, Paycom, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, are pointing toward a future where AI agents—not users—may become the primary operators of work.

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Mastering Influence in Small Business HR: 4 Proven Strategies

This episode of HR Connection isolates the core constraint in small business HR: lack of influence.

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The Hidden Cost of Student Loan Debt on Your Workforce

In this episode Steve discusses new research which shows student loan debt has impact far more than personal finances – it’s affecting employee focus, productivity, and retention at scale. We break down the latest data, explore upcoming policy changes that could increase financial strain, and share practical ways employers can respond. If you’re competing for talent, this is an issue you can’t afford to ignore.

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