HR Happy Hour Network
At Work in America, the longest running and top downloaded HR podcast, focuses on human resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology. The show is hosted by Steve Boese, the Co-Chair of the HR Technology Conference and Trish Steed, CEO of H3 HR Advisors.
Episodes
The HR Happy Hour Network Welcomes "Take a Different Seat"
The HR Happy Hour Network Welcomes "Take a Different Seat"Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish SteedGuest: Chris Havrilla, Podcast Host & Founder of AI Alchemists™ SummaryThe HR Happy Hour Media Network is welcoming a new show to the network: Take a Different Seat, hosted by longtime technology strategist, analyst, advisor, and product leader Chris Havrilla.In this intr
From Low-Wage Work to Career Opportunity: Building Better Talent Pathways
From Low-Wage Work to Career Opportunity: Building Better Talent PathwaysHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Connor Diamond-Yauman, Co-CEO of Merit America SummaryIn this episode of At Work in America, Steve is joined by Connor Diemand-Yauman, for a conversation about economic mobility, workforce development, and creating stronger pathways from low-wage work into sustainable careers.Connor
The Crossroads of HR: AI, Judgement, and the Future of the Profession
The Crossroads of HR: AI, Judgement, and the Future of the ProfessionHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: David D'Souza, Writer, keynote speaker, and advisor SummaryIn this episode of HR Means Business, Mervyn is joined by David D’Souza, former Director of Profession at the CIPD, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of HR and the capabilities professionals will need to naviga
Compliance Is Cool: Using AI to Make Employment Law Easier
Compliance Is Cool: Using AI to Make Employment Law EasierHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Kimball Dean Parker, CEO at SixFifty SummaryIn this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish welcome Kimball Dean Parker, CEO of SixFifty, for a conversation about how technology and AI are changing the way organizations manage employment law and compliance.Kimball
The Q4 Scramble: Setting Boundaries Before Budgeting & Open Enrollment Begin
The Q4 Scramble: Setting Boundaries Before Budgeting & Open Enrollment BeginHost: Sabrina Baker SummarySeptember is the Sunday evening of the business calendar—summer vacations end, executive energy surges, and suddenly every department wants everything finished before December 31st. For small business HR leaders (1–500 employees) operating without a bench of specialists, handling Op
Is the Culture You Have the Culture You Think You Have? How to Read the Culture Signals
Is the Culture You Have the Culture You Think You Have? How to Read the Culture SignalsHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Meisha-ann Martin, Ph.D., VP of People Research at Workhuman SummaryIn this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish are joined by Meisha-ann Martin, VP of People Research at Workhuman, for a conversation about moving beyond st
Ghosting the Ghost Jobs: Navigating Today’s Hiring Nightmare
Ghosting the Ghost Jobs: Navigating Today’s Hiring NightmareHosts: Jack McFarlane and Nicholas Schlemmer SummaryIn this episode of The Play by Play, Jack and Nick dig into the increasingly complicated world of modern job hunting, beginning with the rise of ghost jobs - job postings that remain online even when an organization may not actually be hiring for the po
What Signals is Your Culture Sending Out into the World?
What Signals is Your Culture Sending Out into the World?Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Saima Rashid, Chief Marketing Officer at Workhuman SummaryIt’s easy to point to a careers page, recruiting campaign, company values, or social media presence. But ultimately, an employer brand is shaped by something much harder to manufacture: what employees actually
Reclaiming the Plot: HR’s Role in the AI Transformation
Reclaiming the Plot: HR’s Role in the AI TransformationHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Dr. Kelly Monahan, Future of Work and AI Advisor SummaryIn this episode of HR Means Business, Mervyn welcomes Dr. Kelly Monahan, future of work and AI advisor and author of Reclaim the Plot, for a conversation about what it means to redesign organizations for a world where humans and AI incre
Rebuilding Pathways to Work: Removing Barriers for Overlooked Talent
Rebuilding Pathways to Work: Removing Barriers for Overlooked TalentHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Dr. Lee Bowes, CEO of America Works SummaryIn this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish speak with Dr. Lee Bowes, CEO of America Works, about what it takes to reconnect people with meaningful employment - and why employers may be overlooking individuals wh
How Work Gets Done Now, and the Signals for How to Measure It
How Work Gets Done Now, and the Signals for How to Measure ItHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: KeyAnna Schmeidl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman SummaryWork has outgrown the org chart. Today, work moves across teams, projects, functions, technologies, and informal networks that traditional workforce metrics were never designed to capture. Headc
The Accidental Manager Trap (And How to Fix It)
The Accidental Manager Trap (And How to Fix It)Host: Sabrina Baker SummaryWhat happens when your top individual contributor gets promoted to manager but receives zero training on how to actually manage people?In small and mid-sized businesses (1 to 500 employees), "accidental managers" are created every day. While these star performers have great intentions, placing them in management wi
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame - America's Sweethearts 2026
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame - America's Sweethearts 2026Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed SummaryIn this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish return to Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders to unpack the workplace lessons found throughout Season 3.Following significant changes to DCC compensation, the conversation moves beyond w
Seeing the Future: Prediction Markets on the Rise With Gen Z
Seeing the Future: Prediction Markets on the Rise With Gen ZHosts: Jack McFarlane and Nicholas Schlemmer SummaryIn this episode of The Play by Play, Jack and Nick break down the growing world of prediction markets and explore why platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket have captured the attention of Gen Z. They discuss how these markets work, the appeal of their stock-ma
Are You Feeding AI the Wrong Data? The Leadership Signals You're Missing
Are You Feeding AI the Wrong Data? The Leadership Signals You're MissingHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Tom Libretto, President at Workhuman SummaryAI is only as powerful as the data behind it. As organizations race to deploy new AI tools, they may be overlooking one of the richest sources of workforce intelligence already available to them: the everyday mome
Workplace Connection: What Drives Motivation, Retention, and Performance
Workplace Connection: What Drives Motivation, Retention, and PerformanceHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Jason Lauritsen, Workplace strategist, Executive advisor, Keynote speaker, and co-author of the Human Connection Study SummaryIn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese speaks with workplace strategist, advisor, and keynote speaker Jason Lauritsen about the Human Connect
How Culture Can Make or Break AI Adoption
How Culture Can Make or Break AI AdoptionHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Nick Holmes, VP of Learning and Culture, and Founder of Culture Nova SummaryIn this episode of HR Means Business, Mervyn Dinnen speaks with Nick Holmes, organizational culture researcher, VP of Learning and Culture, and founder of Culture Nova. Nick is currently completing a PhD focused on developing a clearer,
Moments That Matter and Shape Employee Trust: Lessons from SHRM 2026
Moments That Matter and Shape Employee Trust: Lessons from SHRM 2026Host: Steve BoeseGuests: Tom Fischer, Marketing LeaderBrian Elfrink, Product LeaderTroy Hupp, Product Leader for Employee VerificationsErin Derby, Sr. Director, Partners and Alliances SummaryIn this special episode of the HR Happy Hour recorded live at SHRM 2026, Steve Boese brings together insights from f
How Leaders Can Build AI-Native Organizations
How Leaders Can Build AI-Native OrganizationsHost: Steve BoeseGuests: Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation - Dave Wright, Chief Innovation Officer, ServiceNow SummaryOn this episode of System of Record, Steve Boese is joined by Dave Wright and Brian Solis, co-authors of Infinite: How Leaders Transform Businesses with AI, for a conversation about what it really takes
Leadership Development, No Budget Required
Leadership Development, No Budget RequiredHost: Sabrina Baker SummarySmall businesses run on homegrown leaders, high performers promoted into management with zero support for the completely different skill set that role actually requires. Sabrina argues that leadership development is already happening in every organization, whether intentional or not, because new leaders learn by watchin
AI and the Next Evolution of Performance Management
AI and the Next Evolution of Performance ManagementHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Bryan Hancock, Partner at McKinsey & Company SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese sits down with Bryan Hancock, Partner at McKinsey & Company, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of human resources.Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for pe
How AI and Assumptions are Shaping Hiring in 2026
How AI and Assumptions are Shaping Hiring in 2026Hosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Ken Ward, Talent Acquisition Leader SummaryOn this episode of HR Means Business, Mervyn is joined by talent acquisition leader Ken Ward to explore what today's hiring market looks like from the perspective of an experienced executive candidate.Drawing on more than 30 years in talent acquisition, Ken sha
Rebuilding Workplace Connection in the Age of AI and Hybrid Work
Rebuilding Workplace Connection in the Age of AI and Hybrid WorkHost: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: David Goldstein, Founder of TeamBonding SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese is joined by David Goldstein, Founder of TeamBonding and author of Beyond Trust Falls: The Definitive Guide to Building Teams That Click, to explore how team build
Why Gen Z is Rethinking Careers: The Rise of Skilled Trades
Why Gen Z is Rethinking Careers: The Rise of Skilled TradesHosts: Jack McFarlane and Nicholas SchlemmerGuest: Jake Adams, Journeyman Carpenter SummaryIn this episode of The Play by Play Podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer revisit the world of blue-collar work with returning guest Jake Adams, a journeyman carpenter who first joined the show at the beginning of his ca
Leadership in the AI Era: How Great Managers Create Clarity Through Change
Leadership in the AI Era: How Great Managers Create Clarity Through ChangeHost: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO at PILOT SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome leadership expert and Pilot founder Ben Brooks for a timely conversation on leading through uncertainty. As AI, economic shifts, a
Building a Culture of Innovation: What Leaders Get Wrong
Building a Culture of Innovation: What Leaders Get WrongHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Cris Beswick - Leadership, culture, and innovation expert SummaryOn this episode of HR Means Business, Mervyn is joined by leadership, culture, and innovation expert Chris Beswick to challenge one of business's most misunderstood concepts: innovation. Together, they explore why innovation sh
HR Keeps Inheriting Everyone Else’s Problems
HR Keeps Inheriting Everyone Else’s ProblemsHost: Sabrina Baker SummaryIf no one owns it, HR gets it. That's not a bandwidth problem, it's an ownership boundary problem. And they require completely different solutions.In this episode, Sabrina Baker breaks down why unowned work keeps landing on HR's plate and how HR's own greatest strength — operating in ambiguity — works against the
Why AI Transformation Requires a New People Strategy
Why AI Transformation Requires a New People StrategyHost: Steve Boese Guest: Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Transformation Leader & Partner at Mercer SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan to discuss why successful AI transformation requires more than simply deploying new technology. Drawing from Mercer’s Global Tale
The Executive Athlete Mindset: Why Recovery Drives Better Performance
The Executive Athlete Mindset: Why Recovery Drives Better PerformanceHost: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Nicole Elizabeth Ward, AON Executive Leader & Performance Strategist SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by author, executive leader, and performance strategist Nicole Elizabeth Ward to explore why sustainabl
The World Cup of Business
The World Cup of BusinessHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer SummaryJoin this episode of The Play By Play, where hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer walk through an engaging and humorous simulation of the World Cup of Business, where major tech companies compete in a virtual tournament filled with strategic moves, AI-powered tactics, and industry insights. Discover h
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame - Devil Wears Prada 2
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame - Devil Wears Prada 2Host: Steve Boese and Trish Steed SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are back with another workplace movie hall of fame episode! They explore the themes of the new 'Devil Wears Prada 2' movie, its reflection on the modern workplace, AI's impact, and gender dynamics in leadership. This
Making AI Matter: Leadership, Culture, and the Future of Hiring
Making AI Matter: Leadership, Culture, and the Future of HiringHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Matt Alder, Talent Acquisition Strategist SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn hosts Matt Alder to discuss the current state and future of AI in HR. The conversation focuses on recruitment, candidate experience, and organizational readiness. Listen in to discover
Revolutionizing Women's Health in the Workplace
Revolutionizing Women's Health in the WorkplaceHost: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Susan Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer at Lucy Rx SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Susan Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer at Lucy Rx, to explore why women’s health is becoming a critical workforce and business conversation.
Global Hiring in 2026 : New Roles, New Technology, and New Challenges
Global Hiring in 2026 : New Roles, New Technology, and New ChallengesHost: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Lauren Thomas, Labor Economist at Deel SummaryOn this episode of the HR Happy Hour, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Lauren Thomas to discuss into the evolving landscape of global labor markets. They explore the role of technology and the emerging opportunities in AI-related roles.
The Sacred Cow Problem: When Founders Protect the Wrong People
The Sacred Cow Problem: When Founders Protect the Wrong PeopleHost: Sabrina Baker SummaryFor people managing HR in a company of 1–500 employees, sacred cows aren't just frustrating — they're destabilizing. This episode is about what happens when leadership protects the wrong person and HR is expected to clean it up.Sabrina breaks down why this is misdiagnosed as a performance problem whe
Agentic AI Meets HR: Paychex Introduces WISE for SMBs
Agentic AI Meets HR: Paychex Introduces WISE for SMBsHost: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Ryan Bergstrom, Chief Product Officer at Paychex SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Ryan Bergstrom to discuss the launch of Paychex Wise AI and what it means for the future of payroll, HR, and workforce technology.The conversation explores how AI is resh
From Data to Dialogue: Building a Listening Organization
From Data to Dialogue: Building a Listening OrganizationHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Nick Court, CEO at the People Experience Hub SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn hosts Nick Court to explore how organizations can move beyond mere data collection to become truly listening entities that understand, respond, and evolve with their employees. They s
AI in HR: Driving Adoption, Impact, and Real Results
AI in HR: Driving Adoption, Impact, and Real ResultsHost: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Tony Truong, VP of People Strategy at Chime SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish are joined by Tony Truong from Chime to explore putting AI into practice across people operations, and reshaping how HR teams recruit, support employees, and make deci
The Future of Work: AI and Gen Z in HR
The Future of Work: AI and Gen Z in HRHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer SummaryIn this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk about the evolution of AI in HR. They explore how AI is transforming HR practices, from recruitment to employee development, and how Gen Z's values are shaping the future workplace. Discover the latest trends,
Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at Work
Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at WorkHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Noreen Farrell, Executive Director at Equal Rights Advocates SummaryOn this episode of At Work in America, Steve is joined by Noreen Farrell from Equal Rights Advocates to break down what’s really happening with pay equity, transparency, and workplace fairness right now.As poli
Why Intergenerational Conversations Matter at Work
Why Intergenerational Conversations Matter at WorkHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Danielle Farage SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn hosts Danielle Farage to explore the complexities of intergenerational and multi-generational workforces. They discuss how understanding, curiosity, and open dialogue can bridge gaps, foster collaboration, and create a
Mastering Disruption: Strategies for Leading in Rapid Change
Mastering Disruption: Strategies for Leading in Rapid ChangeHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Patrick Leddin, NYT Best-selling Author on Business and Leadership SummaryOn this At Work in America episode, Steve met with leadership expert Patrick Leddin to discuss how to manage disruption and change in organizations. They emphasize the importance of strategic discernment, communicatio
The Operating System Small Business HR Was Never Taught
The Operating System Small Business HR Was Never TaughtHosts: Sabrina Baker and Marie Rolston SummaryIn this episode of HR Connection Sabrina Baker and Marie Ralston explore how small HR teams can manage chaos through a triage system called “Ready Mode.” They share practical strategies, including color-coded prioritization and intentional boundary-setting, to help HR
Ultimate Business Efficiency: Entrepreneurship
Ultimate Business Efficiency: EntrepreneurshipHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick SchlemmerGuest: John Baldino, President of Humareso SummaryIn this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into enterpreneurship. John Baldino shares his journey from HR to founding his own company, emphasizing the importance of experience, resilience, and adapt
The System of Execution: What's Next in Enterprise Technology
The System of Execution: What's Next in Enterprise TechnologyHosts: Steve Boese & Trish SteedGuest: Chris Leone, EVP/GM AI Agents + Oracle Human Capital Management & Supply Chain Management & Customer Experience Clouds SummaryWelcome back to the System of Record! This episode features Chris Leone from Oracle discussing the evolution of enterprise systems f
The ROI of Kindness in the Workplace
Replay: The ROI of Kindness in the WorkplaceHosts: Steve Boese & Trish SteedGuest: Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech SummaryOn 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. Tara shared her journey into neurodiversity after h
What AI and Economic Shocks Mean for Work in Europe
What AI and Economic Shocks Mean for Work in EuropeHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Julius Probst, Senior Economist at Appcast SummaryIn 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 respon
Mastering Influence in Small Business HR: 4 Proven Strategies
Mastering Influence in Small Business HR: 4 Proven StrategiesHosts: Sabrina Baker and Marie Rolston SummaryThis episode of HR Connection isolates the core constraint in small business HR: lack of influence. Workload is misdiagnosed as the problem; it is the downstream effect. The discussion breaks down why HR is structurally positioned to be ignored in SMBs and outlines specific behavioral shifts
Why “Love” Is the Missing Metric in Employee Experience
Why “Love” Is the Missing Metric in Employee ExperienceHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Marcus Buckingham, Leading Researcher on Strengths, Engagement, and Human Performance SummaryOn the latest At Work in America podcast episode, Steve Boese and Marcus Buckingham discusses the transformative power of love in the workplace. They explore how designing experiences rooted in love can
March Madness: Who Will Rise To Cut The Net
March Madness: Who Will Rise To Cut The NetHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer SummaryIn this episode of The Play By Play, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into the excitement of March Madness, sharing their top players, upsets, Cinderella teams, and bracket predictions. This conversation is perfect for basketball fans eager to get insights and have some fun
Championing Diversity and Empowering People with Disabilities
Replay: Championing Diversity and Empowering People with DisabilitiesHosts: Steve Boese, Trish SteedGuest: Lloyd Lewis, CEO, Arc Thrift Stores SummaryThis week we met with Lloyd Lewis from Arc Thrift Stores in Colorado to talk about embodying inclusion by employing persons with intellectual and development disabilities. Discover how inclusive hiring boosts business su
AI, Trust, and the Human Role in the Future Workplace
AI, Trust, and the Human Role in the Future WorkplaceHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Kyle Forrest, Future of HR Leader at Deloitte SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn speaks with Kyle Forrest, a future of HR leader at Deloitte Consulting, about the key trends highlighted in Deloitte's 2026 Human Capital Trends Report. They discuss the importance of A
Building Resilient Workplaces in Politically Divisive Times
Building Resilient Workplaces in Politically Divisive TimesHosts: Steve BoeseGuest: Kevin Rockmann, Asst Dean for Research, Professor of Mgmt, and the CGI Corporate Partner Faculty Fellow at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University SummaryIn this episode of the At Work In America show, Steve met with Kevin Rockmann to explore how workplaces can navigate
Building Resilience and Mental Fitness in High-Pressure Workplaces
Building Resilience and Mental Fitness in High-Pressure WorkplacesHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Alexandra Kafka, Founder of Oxyzn & Mental Fitness Advocate SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn speaks with Alexandra Kafka to explore how organizations can proactivetly support mental fitness to prevent burnout and sustain high performance. Alexandr
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame - Spotlight
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame - SpotlightHosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed SummaryIn this episode of the At Work In America show, hosts Steve and Trish discuss the 2015 film 'Spotlight,' which explores the investigative journalism that uncovered widespread abuse within the Catholic Church. They look at themes of ethics, leadership, and the responsibilities of organiza
HR Connection - How Small Business HR Leads Change
HR Connection - How Small Business HR Leads ChangeHosts: Sabrina Baker and Marie Rolston SummaryIn this episode of the HR Connection, Marie and Sabrina dive into the day-to-day reality of HR in smaller organizations, where there’s no bench of specialists and no time for over-engineering solutions. They talk about juggling priorities, building structure on the fly
HR Happy Hour Network - Introducing the HR Connection Podcast
HR Happy Hour Network - Introducing the HR Connection PodcastHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuests: Sabrina Baker, Founder and CEO of Acacia HR Solutions and Marie Rolston, HRBP with Acacia HR Solutions and host of The HR Connection podcast SummaryIn this episode of the The HR Happy Hour show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Sabrina Baker and Marie Ro
Ultimate Business Efficiency: Marketing
Ultimate Business Efficiency: MarketingHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick SchlemmerGuest: Hailey McDonald, Global B2B SaaS Marketing Leader SummaryIn this episode of The Play by Play, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer welcome Hailey McDonald to discuss the theme of business efficiency in 2026, focusing on the impact of Gen Z and technology on marketing. They explore how
From Personal Crisis to Corporate Solution: The Story Behind Caregiving Support Innovation
From Personal Crisis to Corporate Solution: The Story Behind Caregiving Support InnovationHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Dave Jacobs, Co-Founder and Co-CEO at Homethrive SummaryIn this episode of the At Work in America show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Dave Jacobs, co-founder and co-CEO of Homethrive to explore the critical issue of employee car
The Hidden Power of Middle Management
The Hidden Power of Middle ManagementHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Gary Cookson SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen speaks with Gary Cookson about the often-overlooked role of middle managers in organizations. They discuss the challenges faced by middle managers, including the emotional labor they perform, the invisible work that goes unreco
Connecting Operations and HR for the Frontline Workforce
Connecting Operations and HR for the Frontline WorkforceHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Chris Kuntz, VP of Strategic Operations at Augmentir SummaryIn this conversation, Steve Boese engages with Chris Kuntz to discuss the critical role of AI in empowering frontline workers in manufacturing. They explore how Augmentir is addressing the needs of deskless workers, the importance of data-d
Polymorphism at Work: A Radical New Way to Think About Organizations
Polymorphism at Work: A Radical New Way to Think About OrganizationsHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer and Founder: People & Transformational HR Ltd SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen interviews Perry Timms, a thought leader in HR, about the concept of polymorphic organizations. Timms explains that poly
The Manager Method: Practical Strategies to Lead with Empathy and Confidence
The Manager Method: Practical Strategies to Lead with Empathy and ConfidenceHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Ashley Herd, Former Head of HR, Podcast Host and Author SummaryIn this episode of the At Work in America show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Ashley Herd, a former head of HR, podcast host, and author, to discuss the critical role of managers
Improving Employee Engagement and Retention Through Analytics
Improving Employee Engagement and Retention Through AnalyticsHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Curtis Forbes, Founder & CEO at MustardHub SummaryIn this episode of the At Work in America show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Curtis Forbes, founder and CEO of MustardHub, to discuss the critical issues of employee retention and engagement,
Enhancing Human Experience in the Digital Workplace
Enhancing Human Experience in the Digital WorkplaceHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Martin Jackson, Future Experiences and Innovation Manager at Insights SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnon discusses the evolving landscape of HR technology with Martin Jackson, the Future Experiences and Innovation Manager at Insights. They explore how technolog
2025 in Review: The Conversations Shaping Work in 2026
2025 in Review: The Conversations Shaping Work in 2026Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuests: Mervyn Dinnen, Jack McFarlane, & Nick Schlemmer SummaryIn 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. They highlight the show's global reach, with listeners from 177 count
2026: The Year of Ultimate Business Efficiency
2026: The Year of Ultimate Business EfficiencyHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer SummaryIn 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. They explore the financial implications of AI adoption, the role of Gen Z in integrating AI into workplaces, and how AI is re
Smart HR Solutions for Today’s Business Leadership Challenges
Smart HR Solutions for Today’s Business Leadership ChallengesHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Alison Stevens, Senior Director of HR Solutions, Paychex SummaryIn 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. Tog
AI and Cultural Values: A Unique Blend
AI and Cultural Values: A Unique BlendHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Kamwin Story, Senior Manager, System Support at Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma SummaryIn this episode of the HR Happy Hour show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed speak with Kamwin Story from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The conversation explores the transformative impact of AI on busin
Human-Centered Development in a Data-Driven World
Human-Centered Development in a Data-Driven WorldHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Matthew Daniel, Senior Principal, Talent Strategy at Guild SummaryIn this episode of the At Work in America show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed speak with Matthew Daniel from Guild to discuss the evolving landscape of learning and development in the workplace. They explo
2025 Year in Review
2025 Year in ReviewHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick SchlemmerGuest: Carleigh McFarlane SummaryIn this episode of The Play by Play, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer reflect on the significant events of 2025, covering top news stories, political highlights, sports achievements, and the most streamed music and movies. They discuss the impact of AI technology on daily li
Who’s Really Moving the Needle? How Recognition Data Reveals Hidden Talent
Who’s Really Moving the Needle? How Recognition Data Reveals Hidden TalentHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Kevin Heinzelman, SVP of Product Management at Workhuman SummaryIn this episode of the HR Happy Hour show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed engage with Kevin Heinzelman from Workhuman to discuss the significance of recognition in the workplace.
Translating Employee Data into Impact
Translating Employee Data into ImpactHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Kinsey Li, HR and People Analytics Leader SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen interviews Kinsey Li, an HR and People Analytics leader. They discuss the evolution of people analytics from basic HR reporting to a strategic business tool, the impact of AI, and the importanc
Real-time Recognition with AI: A Game-changer for Organizations
Real-time Recognition with AI: A Game-changer for OrganizationsHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Naomi Dishington, Consulting Director at Workhuman SummaryIn 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. Th
Responsible AI: Navigating the Hype and Reality
Responsible AI: Navigating the Hype and RealityHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Martyn Redstone, AI Governance & Readiness Advisor SummaryIn 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. They discuss the current landscape of AI adoption, common misconceptions
Harnessing AI for Enhanced Productivity
Harnessing AI for Enhanced ProductivityHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Emma Crockett, Head of People Insights, Atlassian Welcome back to the System of Record!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 innova
Splitting the Bill: How BNPL is Changing Young Consumer Spending
Splitting the Bill: How BNPL is Changing Young Consumer SpendingHosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer SummaryIn 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. They explore how BNPL works, its popularity, personal experiences, and the associated risks
AI and the Future of Collaboration
AI and the Future of CollaborationHost: Steve BoeseGuest: Snorre Kjesbu, SVP/GM of Cisco Collaboration, Cisco Welcome back to the System of Record!In this conversation, Steve Boese and Snorre Kjesbu discuss the evolving landscape of work, particularly focusing on collaboration and the integration of AI technologies. They explore how the pandemic has shifted collaboration from a
Behind the Scenes of HR: Burnout, Balance, and Belonging
Behind the Scenes of HR: Burnout, Balance, and BelongingHosts: Mervyn DinnenGuest: Ryan Tahmassebi, People Science Director at Workbuzz SummaryIn this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, host Mervyn Dinnen chats with Ryan Tahmassebi about the latest research on employee well-being, engagement, and the evolving priorities within HR. They discuss the importance of alig
AI Revolution: Transforming Employee Experience
AI Revolution: Transforming Employee ExperienceHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Trilok Manchinila, VP, Enterprise Architecture and Data of ABM Industries SummaryIn this episode of the HR Happy Hour show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed discuss the excitement surrounding AI at Oracle AI World with Trilok Manchinila, VP of Enterprise Architecture and
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