HR Happy Hour Network

Inclusion Crusade 11 - How Organizational Layoffs Affect Employee Well-being and Workplace Dynamics Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. This week w...

Escaping the Odds and Increasing Employment Opportunities for Millions Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Aaron Smith, Founder of Escaping the Odds This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. As the workplace continues to evolve, businesses are being forced to adapt...

HR Means Business 6: What is the Role of Employers in Supporting their Employees' Wellbeing Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Marc Holl, Head of Primary Care at Nuffield Health In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to March Holl, Head of Primary Care for Nuffield Health (the UK's largest healthcare charity) about their latest Healthier Nation Index research. They discuss:  - Mental health in the workplace...

2023 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish McFarlane The 2023 Academy Awards are just around the corner and we can't wait to see who will take home the top awards. On this episode, we break down all the nominees and give our expert predictions on who will win big. From Best Picture to Best Original Song, we've got you covered. Let's get ready for Hollywood's biggest night!...

The Play by Play 7: Exploring Virtual Reality, Travel Trends, and March Madness Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer jump into trends and predictions. - Virtual reality in the workplace - Travel trends for Gen Z - Bold predictions for March Madness - Motivation for the week Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to...

Creating Opportunity Through Gender Fair Procurement Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: David Latten, Head of Procurement, Logitech This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The only constant in business is change, and 2023 will be no exception. That’s why hundre...

How Employee Referrals Empower Candidates and Improve Diversity Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Gerry Crispin, Founder of Career Crossroads In this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano apeaks with Gerry Crispin to discuss employee referrals. - Importance of employee referrals as a source of hire - How to empower candidates to have a fair experience - Cultural nuances of employee referrals -...

The Inclusive Workplace: How Small Steps Create Big Impact Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Charlotte Dales, Co-founder & CEO, Inclusively and Julie Bugala, HR Leader, Edward Jones This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The only constant in business is chang...

The Play by Play 6 - Sports Recap, AI Advancements, and Higher or Lower Showdown Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer share the latest sports news and events from the Super Bowl, MLB, NBA and March Madness - they cover it all! They also discuss how AI advancements are moving forward and how they feel about losing the human...

Classic Rewind: Leading with a Servant’s Heart Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Giovanni Gallo, Co-CEO, Ethico (formerly Compliance Line) This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The only constant in business is change, and 2023 will be no exception. That’s why...

HR Means Business 5: HR's Role as Custodian of Culture, Belonging and Experience Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Sally Sourbron, Chief People Officer at TravelPerk In this episode Mervyn talks to Sally Sourbron, Chief People Officer at TravelPerk, a next-generation business travel platform pioneering the future of business travel. They talk about HR's potential impact as a strategic growth lever - effe...

Viva Magenta: Exploring the Colors and Trends Behind Pantone's Color of the Year Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Laurie Pressman, Vice President, PANTONE Color Institute This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The only constant in business is change, and 2023...

Inclusion Crusade 10 - Breaking the Cycle: Examining the Effects of Toxic Culture (Part 2) Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. In preparation of Bl...

Inclusion Crusade 9 - Breaking the Cycle: Examining the Effects of Toxic Culture (Part 1) Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. In preparation of Bla...

New Strategies for Workplace and Personal Success in 2023, featuring PILOT Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO, PILOT This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The only constant in business is change, and 2023 will be no exception. That’s...

The Play by Play - Reverse Mentorship: Transforming the Workplace for the Better Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer Guest: Tawanna Myers, Chief People & Culture Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk with Tawanna Myers from BBBS about the importance of reverse mentorship and what it means to Gen Z. - Background of Big Bro...

WorkTech episode 2 - Beamery Announces $50M Series D and Becomes Work Tech’s Newest Unicorn Host: George LaRocque, WorkTech Founder Guest: Abakar Saidov, CEO & Co-Founder, Beamery Beamery CEO and Co-Founder Abakar Saidov discusses their $50 million Series D Round and $1 billion unicorn valuation with WorkTech Founder George LaRocque. Along with the details of the funding round, in this interview y...

The Creative Workplace: Lessons from an NYC Tattoo Shop Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Mikhail Anderson, Founder of First Class Tattoo, NYC This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. The only constant in business is change, and 2023 will be no exception. That’s...

HR Means Business 4: Making Remote and Flexible Work Successful for our People Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Gemma Dale, Senior HR Lecturer and Researcher at Liverpool John Moores University In this episode Mervyn talks to Gemma Dale, who is a senior HR lecturer and researcher at Liverpool John Moores University and previously a senior HR professional. She is also regarded as one of the UKs most Infl...

Building a Strong and Impactful DEI Strategy for 2023 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Thushyanthi (Thushy) Muruges, Equitable Design Lead, People & Experience at Culture Amp This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Even the most seasoned professional can easil...

The Play by Play 4 - Year in Review and Predictions for 2023 Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer share the 2022 year in review from top music, sports, movies, games, and news. Nick shares who he is the #1 fan of, and the Jack discusses the movie you don't want to see. Ready for some 2023 predictions? We have some good ones...

HR Happy New Year 2023! Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Even the most seasoned professional can easily be overwhelmed by the critical tasks that need to be done during year-end. Download the Paychex Year-End Checklist to get o...

HR Means Business 3 - How Recognition can Help Improve Employee Wellbeing Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Derek Irvine, Senior Vice President of Workhuman In this episode Mervyn talks to Derek Irvine, Senior VP at Workhuman, about their latest research with Gallup, which highlights the connection between employee recognition and thanks, and overall employee wellbeing. They discuss the links between a c...

Benefits of Building Accessible Workspaces for All - featuring Google Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Tracy Needles, Global Lead for Accessibility & Inclusion, Google This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Even the most seasoned professional can easily be ov...

HR Means Business 2 - Rethinking Our Approach to Work with a New Model for HR Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer, PTHR 'In this episode Mervyn talks to Perry Timms, Chief Energy Officer of PTHR, two time author and the UKs most Influential thinker in HR about how the world of work has changed, and how we can embrace different approaches to work that promote cr...