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HR Happy Hour Network 901 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

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

Building a Culture of Innovation: What Leaders Get Wrong Jul 1, 2026 40:40 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 Jun 26, 2026 32:30 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 Jun 23, 2026 31:23 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 Jun 16, 2026 35:46 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 Jun 12, 2026 38:45 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 Jun 9, 2026 42:34 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 Jun 5, 2026 35:36 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 Jun 2, 2026 34:40 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 May 26, 2026 34:13 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 May 22, 2026 26:54 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 May 19, 2026 32:20 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 May 15, 2026 33:41 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

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