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HR Happy Hour Network

HR Happy Hour Network
Artificial Intelligence
Employee Engagement
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Employee Experience
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AI In HR
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Workhuman
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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.

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Latest Episodes

Making Change Stick: How HR Leaders Build Trust, Alignment, and Adoption

Hosts: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Amanda Arrowsmith, Executive Director of People and Culture at the Royal British Legion

Summary

In this episode of HR Means Business, Mervyn is j... more

Take a Different Seat: What Are We Really Looking for at HR Tech Events?

Host: Chris Havrilla, Podcast Host & Founder of AI Alchemists™

Guests: Joanna Clark and Matthew Brown

Summary

What are you looking for when you walk into an HR technology co... more

The HR Happy Hour Network Welcomes "Take a Different Seat"

Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed

Guest: Chris Havrilla, Podcast Host & Founder of AI Alchemists™

Summary

The HR Happy Hour Media Network is welcoming a new show to the network: Take a Dif... more

From Low-Wage Work to Career Opportunity: Building Better Talent Pathways

Host: Steve Boese

Guest: Connor Diamond-Yauman, Co-CEO of Merit America

Summary

In this episode of At Work in America, Steve is joined by Connor Diemand-Yauman, for a conve... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Brown
HR technology leader with experience as a buyer, seller, analyst and customer experience leader
Episode: Take a Different Seat: What Are We Really Looking for at HR Tech Events?
Joanna Clark
Talent acquisition leader and HR technology buyer at a large financial services company
Episode: Take a Different Seat: What Are We Really Looking for at HR Tech Events?
Chris Havrilla
Technology strategist, analyst, advisor, product leader and host of Take a Different Seat
AI Alchemists
Episode: The HR Happy Hour Network Welcomes "Take a Different Seat"
Connor Diamond-Yauman
Co-founder of Merit America
Merit America
Episode: From Low-Wage Work to Career Opportunity: Building Better Talent Pathways
David D'Souza
Former Director of Profession at the CIPD
CIPD
Episode: The Crossroads of HR: AI, Judgement, and the Future of the Profession
Kimball Parker
CEO of SixFifty, recently acquired by Paychex
SixFifty / Paychex
Episode: Compliance Is Cool: Using AI to Make Employment Law Easier
Meisha-ann Martin
VP of People Research at Workhuman
Workhuman
Episode: Is the Culture You Have the Culture You Think You Have? How to Read the Culture Signals
Saima Rashid
Chief Marketing Officer at Workhuman
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Episode: What Signals is Your Culture Sending Out into the World?
Kelly Monahan
Future of work and AI advisor, author of Reclaim the Plot
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Episode: Reclaiming the Plot: HR’s Role in the AI Transformation

Hosts

Steve Boese
Host of the HR-focused network show; long-time HR technology advocate.
Trish Steed
Co-host and HR leadership advisor with emphasis on workplace culture and people operations.
Sabrina Baker
Contributor and host with focus on HR strategy and practical programs.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • Loved the ep with Jessica!

    Hi there Steve and Trish, loved that part about childcare being a ‘curated experience’ for each person in the episode with Jessica Harrah. Left you 5-star ratings and reviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mav Dallarte
    Philippines2 years ago
  • HR Happy Hour Network hosted by Steve Boese is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Steve's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. He has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago
  • ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

    I recently stumbled upon HR Happy Hour and it has quickly become a staple in my weekly routine. Each host’s deep understanding of HR topics, combined with the diverse range of expert guests, makes every episode both informative and engaging. Whether discussing the latest trends in talent management, navigating complex workplace dynamics, or offering practical advice on employee engagement, this show consistently delivers high-quality content. It's an invaluable resource for anyone in the HR worl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andieo1997
    United States3 years ago
  • Very real approach

    I love the way the hosts interview on this show. They take very business forward topics and interview them with a very real, candid, human approach. Every episode has actionable ways to tie back what you’ve learned in your day job. It’s awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rachelabauer
    United States3 years ago
  • Brilliant

    I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in human resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts ask practical, business-forward questions that translate to real-world results.
Audio quality and pacing sometimes polarize listeners, with occasional critiques of intro/outro volume and episode length.
Guests are consistently strong and bring actionable insights for HR and leadership.
High-quality guest diversity and depth, with valuable perspectives on AI and culture.
A broad, practical resource for HR leaders seeking applicable guidance and leadership ideas.

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The HR Happy Hour Network Welcomes "Take a Different Seat"
Q: Could you maybe talk a little bit about what you've been doing because you've had some fairly recent changes. And then we'll get into a little bit behind Take a Different Seat and what people can expect from that.
Havrilla describes leaving Oracle, her experience at Deloitte and Oracle, and starting an independent research and advisory firm. She says that broader perspective informs the podcast.
The HR Happy Hour Network Welcomes "Take a Different Seat"
Q: Could you maybe talk a little bit about maybe just in the early days, right, because this will evolve. But what do you plan on tackling kind of the first few months that you're doing this?
Havrilla says the show will bring different perspectives to consequential questions, challenge assumptions and work toward better questions that can support better decisions.
Take a Different Seat: What Are We Really Looking for at HR Tech Events?
Q: What do you wish people would ask before they sign?
Matthew Brown says buyers should ask questions without holding back and steer providers beyond their prepared talking points. In particular, they should ask what implementation will require and how the product will work in day-to-day use, rather than relying on an idealized demo.
Take a Different Seat: What Are We Really Looking for at HR Tech Events?
Q: What do you hope buyers are looking for or asking when they reach your booth or get on the phone with you, and then what do they actually ask?
Matthew Brown hopes buyers understand the business problem and are willing to make the changes needed to address it. Instead, he often hears requests for a specific type of software or feature before the underlying problem has been explored.
The Crossroads of HR: AI, Judgement, and the Future of the Profession
Q: Is AI an opportunity for the HR profession to do more, or a threat that could erode the basics?
AI should be seen as a tool to free up time for strategic work, while maintaining rigorous judgment and ethical safeguards to ensure technology supports human decision-making.

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Across episodes, the show consistently covers HR, leadership, and workplace technology with a strong emphasis on AI, performance, and employee experience. Conversations often blend practical HR operations (Hiring, Onboarding, Compliance) with strategic leadership, culture, and workforce design, featuring real-world case studies from large organizations and advisory firms. Noteworthy angles include AI-driven HR transformations, trusted performance reviews, and innovative approaches to leadership development in budget-constrained environments. The format tends to mix data-backed insights with actionable guidance, making it especially useful for HR leaders, talent executives, and managers seeking concrete steps to modernize people programs whi... more

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7. Meisha-ann Martin
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