Episodes tagged: Productivity

H3 LIVE from H3 HR Advisors – Feb. 11, 2026

In this compelling episode, we unpack eye-opening research showing how AI’s rapid adoption might be driving workers to do more in less time – yet, paradoxically, creating greater pressure rather than relief. We explore how AI can elevate performance while risking burnout and superficial expertise, and discuss the urgent need for leaders to set smarter boundaries.

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AI and the Productivity Trap

AI promised to save time. So why do workers feel busier? In this episode Steve dives into emerging evidence that AI adoption often leads to longer hours, more multitasking, and creeping expectations for speed.

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Super Bowl Monday is not an HR Emergency

On this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve takes on one of the most predictable workplace headlines of the year: claims that the Super Bowl will cost U.S. employers billions in “lost productivity.”

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New Survey Shows AI Will be Slow to Improve Worker Productivity

In this episode Steve shares findings from a new survey of C-suite executives and employees which shows that while execs expect AI to drive increased productivity, many employees feel unprepared to leverage these new AI tools.

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New Survey Shows Organizations Care More about “How” Work Happens

In this episode Steve shares key findings from a recent survey on leaders’ attitudes, preferences and plans in 2024 for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.

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Navigating Year-End Mental Health & Productivity for a Fresh Start

This week we are discussing mental health and productivity as the year comes to an end and a new one begins.

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Productivity Drag and How to Improve Performance and Profitability

In this episode Mervyn talks to Zena Everett, whose book The Crazy Busy Cure was a Business Book of the Year winner for 2022, about how to combat the systemic factors that reduce productivity and profitability per head within organisations.

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Research Reveals the Top Workplace Distraction and Productivity Killer

In this episode Steve shares findings from new research by Microsoft on the impact of excessive meetings, meeting fatigue, and how they hampering employee productivity.

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Starting the New Year with “Calendar Zero” at Shopify

In this episode Steve discusses how Shopify tries to increase prodictivity and unlock creativity by freeing up employee’s calendars.

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HR Happy Hour 477 – Improving Employee Experience with HR Technology

This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, we were joined by Paycom’s Tiffany Gamblin to talk about employee frustrations with HR technology, and how a smart application of modern, cloud-based HR technology tools can make an impactful difference in improving productivity and employee experience.

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