HR Happy Hour Network

Connecting the Enterprise with AI Agents featuring Oracle Hosts:  Steve Boese  and  Trish Steed Guest:  Chris Leone , EVP/GM AI Agents + Oracle HCM & SCM Clouds   Summary In this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Chris Leone from Oracle to discuss the evolving landscape of HR technology, particularly focusing on AI and its implicati...

HR Means Business: HRs Role in Creating High Performing Organisations Host:   Mervyn Dinnen Guest:   Ronan Harrington , International Keynote Speaker In this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Ronan Harrington, an International Keynote Speaker and Resilience & High Performance Expert, about the role that HR can play in helping leaders create and...

DEI Strategy and Leadership Accountability for a Changing Workplace Hosts:  Steve Boese  and  Trish Steed Guest:  Dr. Christie Smith , Advisor, Founder of  The Humanity Studio , Author of the USA Today Best Seller  Essential , and Speaker   Summary In this episode, Steve and Trish speak with Dr. Christie Smith to explore the evolution of DEI in the workplace...

Using AI to Create Safe and Inclusive Workplaces Host:   Sarah Morgan Guest:   Torin Ellis , Principal, Torin Ellis Brand   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 I sat down with Torin Ellis to discuss the importance of creating inclusive workplaces and t...

Protecting our Children: What You Need to Know Hosts:  Steve Boese  and  Trish Steed Guest: Patrick Boese, Content Creator and Host of My Friends Call Me Pat   Summary In this episode, we dive into our annual Oscars predictions, and discuss the major categories including Best Picture, Best Director, and acting nominations. We reflect on the quality of films released over t...

Protecting our Children: What You Need to Know Hosts:  Steve Boese  and  Trish Steed Guest: Gavin Portnoy, Vice President of NCMEC 's Strategic Advancement & Partnerships Division   Summary In this episode, Steve and Trish discuss the critical work of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) with Gavin Portnoy. They explore the organization's miss...

The Play by Play - 2024 Year in Review Hosts:  Jack McFarlane  &  Nick Schlemmer   Summary In this episode of The Play by Play podcast, hosts Jack and Nick reflect on the major events, sports championships, and music trends of 2024. They discuss the highlights of the year, including the Summer Olympics, the total solar eclipse, and the presidential election. The conversatio...

Host:   Mervyn Dinnen Guest:   Zena Everett , Award winning author and speaker In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with executive coach and award winning business author Zena Everett about HR's role in helping to build team dynamics and trust whilst addressing every day people problems. During the conversation they discuss :  What can cause conflict at work and how can...

Modern Leadership: Lessons from The Leader-Shift Playbook Hosts:  Steve Boese  and  Trish Steed Guest:  Phil Wilson , CEO of LRI Consulting Services, Inc. and Founder of Approachable Leadership   Summary In this episode of the At Work in America podcast, hosts Steve and Trish chat with Phil Wilson, a leadership expert and author, to explore the nuances of effective leaders...

Dollars and Sense in the Workplace Hosts:  Steve Boese  and  Trish Steed Guest:  Ilyce Glink , Founder & CEO of Best Money Moves   Summary In this episode, Steve and Trish discuss the importance of financial wellness in the workplace with Ilyce Glink from Best Money Moves. They explore how financial stress impacts employee mental health and productivity, the evolution...

Host:   Mervyn Dinnen Guest:   Barbara Wilson , Founder and Director of Working with Cancer In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Barbara Wilson - Founder of the social enterprise 'Working With Cancer' - about their latest research on how organisations can help support those in their workforce who have had, or are having, treatment for cancer.  During the conversation they dis...

At Work in America - Embracing Flexibility and Remote Work: Lessons from the Real Estate Industry Hosts:  Steve Boese  and  Trish Steed Guest:  Tanya Reu-Narvaez , Chief People Officer, Anywhere Real Estate Inc.   Summary In the 17th season of the At Work in America podcast, Steve Boese and Trish Steed learn more about the real estate industry with Tanya Reu-Narvaez, Chief...

At Work in America - Happy New Year 2025! Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Summary In this episode, Steve Boese and Trish Steed kick off 2025 by reflecting on the Rose Parade, discussing personal best days, and exploring the Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Moose. They discuss the 2025 Trends Report, highlighting key themes such as caregiving, technology, and workplace dynamics. The conversation...

The Role Recognition Plays in Supporting Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Host:   Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Robert Ordever & Stuart Cheesman , O.C. Tanner Europe Today, Mervyn talks with Robert Ordever and Stuart Cheesman about some of the key findings from O.C. Tanner's Global Culture Report 2025 . During the conversation they discuss: - Importance of Recognition and Support in the w...

Creating Stronger Communities through Faith-based Leadership Hosts:  Steve Boese  &  Trish Steed Guest:  Dave Schunk , President & CEO of Volunteers of America Colorado Summary  Today, Steve and Trish met with Dave Schunk from Volunteers of America Colorado about faith-based leadership in the modern workplace. * Career transition from private sector to nonprofit *...

Preparing for 2025: What HR and Payroll Professionals Need to Know Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Tom Hammond, Managing Director, Strategy Partnership and Business Development at Paychex In our latest episode, Trish and Steve brought back Tom Hammond for another year-end prep episode. They discuss everything you want to know about navigating end-of-year and new laws/regulations for 2025 p...

HR's Role in Boosting Organizational Energy and Innovation Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer: People & Transformational HR Ltd In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Perry Timms, published author who is consistently ranked as one of HR's most influential thinkers, about the evolving nature of work, and some of the latest thinking and p...

Leading Through Change: Lessons from Experian Employer Services Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Michele Bodda, President of Experian Employer Services In our latest episode, Steve and Trish met with Michele Bodda to discuss the importance of leadership through change, particularly in the context of organizational mergers and acquisitions. They looked at the role of culture in driving emplo...

Advancing Women's Rights in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Catherine Crider & Jack Tuckner In our latest episode, Trish and Steve discussed women's rights, particularly around menopause and employment discrimination with guests, Jack Tuckner and Catherine Crider. They highlighted the legal protections for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms under the ADA...

The ROI of Kindness in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech In our latest 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 her son's autism diagnosis and spoke about the importance of creating s...

Innovating HR for the Remote Workforce with isolved Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Jaylene Owen, Director of Human Resources and Payroll at Hames Corp. In this HR Happy Hour podcast episode, Steve  and Trish talked to Jaylene Owen, Director of HR and Payroll at Hames Corp, to explore her experiences managing HR in the remote setting of Sitka, Alaska. They discuss the unique challenges she...

The Evolution of Remote & Flexible Working Practices Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Gemma Dale, HR Leader In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gemma Dale, an experienced HR Director, academic researcher and published author on remote and flexible working, about some of the latest research, insights, data and thinking on the future of remote & flexible working practices.  During the conversation...

Transforming HR for Small Businesses: Paychex's Expertise and Solutions Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Josh Carty, HR Services Area Manager, Paychex Our conversation with Josh Carty covers the latest trends and innovations in HR technology, with a focus on how Paychex is empowering small and mid-sized businesses to navigate the evolving landscape. We chat about the importance of combining...

Transforming HR for Small Businesses: Paychex's Expertise and Solutions Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Josh Carty, HR Services Area Manager, Paychex Our conversation with Josh Carty covers the latest trends and innovations in HR technology, with a focus on how Paychex is empowering small and mid-sized businesses to navigate the evolving landscape. We chat about the importance of combining...

Unlocking HR's Potential in the AI Revolution Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Aashna Kircher, Group General Manager, Office of the CHRO & Cristina Goldt, General Manager, Workforce and Payroll Today we are with Aashna Kircher and Cristina Goldt at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, recording on the beautiful Workday Forever Foward Tour Bus. We are talking about AI transformation a...