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HR Happy Hour Network

HR Happy Hour Network
Employee Engagement
Artificial Intelligence
Employee Experience
HR Technology
Human Resources
Mental Health
Gen Z
Generative AI
AI In HR
Workplace Culture
Employee Recognition
Leadership
Employee Benefits
Talent Management
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Psychological Safety
Well-Being
Burnout
Employee Well-Being
2024 Presidential Election

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 AI Matter: Leadership, Culture, and the Future of Hiring

Hosts: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Matt Alder, Talent Acquisition Strategist

Summary

In this episode of the HR Means Business podcast, Mervyn hosts Matt Alder to discuss the current state a... more

Revolutionizing Women's Health in the Workplace

Host: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Susan Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer at Lucy Rx

Summary

On this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Susan Thomas, Chie... more

Global Hiring in 2026 : New Roles, New Technology, and New Challenges

Host: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Lauren Thomas, Labor Economist at Deel

Summary

On this episode of the HR Happy Hour, Steve Boese and Trish Steed are joined by Lauren T... more

The Sacred Cow Problem: When Founders Protect the Wrong People

Host: Sabrina Baker

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For 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... more

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Recent Guests

Lauren Thomas
Labor economist at Deel
Deel
Episode: Global Hiring in 2026 : New Roles, New Technology, and New Challenges
Ryan Bergstrom
Chief Product Officer at Paychex
Paychex
Episode: Agentic AI Meets HR: Paychex Introduces WISE for SMBs
Nick Court
CEO at People Experience Hub
People Experience Hub
Episode: From Data to Dialogue: Building a Listening Organization
Tony Truong
VP of People Strategy, Operations, Technology and Analytics at Chime
Chime
Episode: AI in HR: Driving Adoption, Impact, and Real Results
Noreen Farrell
Executive Director at Equal Rights Advocates
Equal Rights Advocates
Episode: Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at Work
Patrick Leddin
Leadership expert and disruption strategist
Author, Disrupt Everything and Win
Episode: Mastering Disruption: Strategies for Leading in Rapid Change
John Baldino
President of Humareso and leadership/HR strategist
Humareso
Episode: Ultimate Business Efficiency: Entrepreneurship
Chris Leone
From Oracle, discussed as guest expert on enterprise AI and agentic systems
Oracle
Episode: The System of Execution: What's Next in Enterprise Technology
Tara May
CEO of Aspiritech, a nonprofit tech services company focused on neurodiversity.
Aspiritech
Episode: The ROI of Kindness in the Workplace

Hosts

Steve Boese
Host of At Work in America / HR Happy Hour Network
Trish Steed
Co-host of At Work in America; Host of HR Happy Hour Network
Mervyn Dinnen
Host of HR Means Business podcast; HR Happy Hour Network

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 145 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
    Austria4 years ago

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Hosts are deeply knowledgeable and bring practical HR insights.
Some listeners crave tighter audio and less host banter in longer episodes.
Production quality and pacing are generally strong, with actionable takeaways per episode.
Guests are varied and bring real-world value to HR and leadership topics.

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Talking Points

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Agentic AI Meets HR: Paychex Introduces WISE for SMBs
Q: So maybe tell us a little bit about Paychex for anyone that isn't familiar, what are you up to with Paychex Wise and AI?
Paychex is a long-standing provider in payroll and HR services with a broad suite that includes advisory services. Wise is an AI-powered platform built on over 50 years of data and 11 trillion data points, designed to augment human advisors by surfacing proactive insights, guiding users through compliance, and automating routine tasks while keeping humans in the loop for critical decisions.
From Data to Dialogue: Building a Listening Organization
Q: What should be the first two or three steps an HR leader takes to become a better listening organization?
Identify who owns the listening strategy, establish a formal listening strategy if one doesn't exist, and assess how current tools fit into that strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure actions follow feedback.
From Data to Dialogue: Building a Listening Organization
Q: What is the role of leadership in creating a listening culture?
Leaders must design the listening process, communicate outcomes, and ensure line managers are empowered to act; listening should be connected to concrete outcomes and changes in real time where possible.
From Data to Dialogue: Building a Listening Organization
Q: So would you say that, from what you see, the organizations are genuinely listening more, or are they really just collecting more data?
It's a maturation process; many start with more data capture but need to move toward integrating listening into a strategy with ownership shared across the business, and with actions that follow meaningful feedback.
Inside the Pay Gap: What’s Changing for Women at Work
Q: How can employers engage with Equal Rights Advocates to improve workplace equity?
Join the Women's Business Collaborative, participate in panels, share pain points, and contribute to a feedback loop that shapes amendments and better legal changes; ongoing dialogue with ERA helps scale effective policies.

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