Best Hr Happy Hour Network Podcasts (2025)

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Transforming Workplace Mental Health in 2025 37:58

2d ago37:58

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Transforming Workplace Mental Health in 2025 Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Dr. Nick Taylor, CEO of Unmind Summary In this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Dr. Nick Taylor discuss the critical importance of mental health in the workplace, emphasizing the need for early intervention and the role of AI in transforming mental health…

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Using People Analytics to Create Culture and Make Work More Human 39:33

6d ago39:33

39:33

Using People Analytics to Create Culture and Make Work More Human Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Meisha-ann Martin, PhD., VP, People Research, Workhuman Summary In this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed discuss how People Analytics and rich recognition data can help leaders create culture, improve workp…

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Powering AI with Human Data at Workhuman Live 37:36

9d ago37:36

37:36

Powering AI with Human Data at Workhuman Live Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Tom Libretto, President of Workhuman Summary In this episode of the HR Happy Hour Show, hosts Steve Boese and Trish Steed discuss the evolving role of AI in HR with Tom Libretto, President of Workhuman. They explore the significance of AI in enhancing employee r…

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Making Hybrid Working Effective 27:37

14d ago27:37

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Making Hybrid Working Effective Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Gary Cookson, Epic HR In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gary Cookson from Epic HR whose latest book - Making Hybrid Working Work - helps business leaders and HR professionals ensure that hybrid working works for their people. During the conversation they discuss: - What is and isn…

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Made in China? The Price of Global Trade 39:54

21d ago39:54

39:54

Made in China? The Price of Global Trade Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer Summary In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack and Nick discuss the complexities of tariffs and the ongoing trade war between the US and China. They explain what tariffs are, their purpose, and the timeline of events that have led to the current state of trade relati…

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Building Opportunity and Community with 84 Lumber 34:43

23d ago34:43

34:43

Building Opportunity and Community with 84 Lumber Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Paul Yater, CIO and Head of HR at 84 Lumber Summary In this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish interview Paul Yater, the Chief Information Officer and Head of HR at 84 Lumber. They discuss the company's commitment to training and development, the…

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Designing the Workplace of the Future 27:09

28d ago27:09

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Designing the Workplace of the Future Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Isobel Elton, Founder of Future of the Office In this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Isobel Elton, founder of the consultancy Future of the Office, about future workspace design and how to build spaces that will bring people together. During the conversation they discuss: - What sh…

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Defining the Skills that Matter in the Age of AI 28:05

1M ago28:05

28:05

Defining the Skills that Matter in the Age of AI Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Caitlin MacGregor, CEO, Plum Summary In this episode of At Work in America, Steve Boese and Trish Steed engage with Caitlin McGregor, CEO of Plum, to discuss the innovative approach of Plum in assessing durable skills and the impact of AI on the workforce. Th…

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Increasing HR's Impact in Facilitating Change 34:01

1M ago34:01

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HR Means Business: Increasing HR's Impact in Facilitating Change Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Lucy Adams, CEO of Disruptive HR In this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Lucy Adams, former HR Director and author of the books HR Disrupted and The HR Change Toolkit, about dealing with disruption and emerging trends, and how to help bring about change in…

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AI and The Next Era of HR with ADP 35:19

2M ago35:19

35:19

AI and The Next Era of HR with ADP Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Naomi Lariviere, Chief Product Owner and Vice President of ADP Shared Services Summary In this episode of the HR Happy Hour, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Naomi Lariviere from ADP to discuss the evolving landscape of HR technology, particularly focusing on AI and its…

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HR's Role in Managing and Developing the Workforce of the Future 26:51

2M ago26:51

26:51

HR Means Business: HR's Role in Managing and Developing the Workforce of the Future Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Andrew Spence, the Workforce Futurist In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Andrew Spence, also known as the Workforce Futurist, about his latest research and writing on current workforce trends and a look ahead to some of the featur…

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The Play by Play - Bracket Breakdown: Final Four-cast 26:24

2M ago26:24

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The Play by Play - Bracket Breakdown: Final Four-cast Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer Summary In this episode of The Play by Play podcast, hosts Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer dive into the excitement of March Madness, discussing first-time tournament teams, their predictions for the Final Four, and potential Cinderella stories. They high…

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The Pursuit of Humanity: AI and People Creating Truly Diverse Workplaces 45:19

2M ago45:19

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The Pursuit of Humanity: AI and People Creating Truly Diverse Workplaces Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed Guest: Torin Ellis, Advisor, Consultant, Coach, & Speaker Summary In this episode, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Torin Ellis to discuss the critical topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. They explore the imp…

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HR Means Business: HR Leading the Charge for Meaningful Change 27:50

3M ago27:50

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HR Means Business: HR Leading the Charge for Meaningful Change Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Lucinda Carney, Author, Psychologist, and Founder of Actus Performance Management In this podcast interview Mervyn talks to Lucinda Carney, author of the best selling book "How to Be a Change Superhero" about HR's role in communicating and facilitating organis…

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Connecting the Enterprise with AI Agents featuring Oracle 45:44

3M ago45:44

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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…

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HR Means Business: HRs Role in Creating High Performing Organisations 33:57

3M ago33:57

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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 maintain…

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DEI Strategy and Leadership Accountability for a Changing Workplace 49:51

3M ago49:51

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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,…

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Using AI to Create Safe and Inclusive Workplaces 42:05

3M ago42:05

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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 inc…

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2025 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

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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 f…

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Protecting our Children: What You Need to Know 33:22

3M ago33:22

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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 orga…

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The Play by Play - 2024 Year in Review 36:21

4M ago36:21

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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 elec…

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HR Means Business: HR and The Complexity of Everyday People Problems 32:30

4M ago32:30

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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 a…

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Modern Leadership: Lessons from The Leader-Shift Playbook 40:45

4M ago40:45

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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…

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At Work in America - Dollars and Sense in the Workplace 39:25

4M ago39:25

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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, …

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HR Means Business: HR's Role in Supporting Employees Through Cancer 27:25

4M ago27:25

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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. Dur…

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At Work in America - Embracing Flexibility and Remote Work: Lessons from the Real Estate Industry 40:53

4M ago40:53

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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 …

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At Work in America - Happy New Year 2025! 30:59

5M ago30:59

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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, te…

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HR Means Business: The Power of Recognition in Employee Wellness 27:02

5M ago27:02

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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 …

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Creating Stronger Communities through Faith-based Leadership 44:14

5M ago44:14

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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 n…

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Announcement: 2024 Holiday Update from Rusty Towers 3:26

5M ago3:26

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Holiday announcement from CEO Alexander J Newall wrapping up an exciting 2024 ahead of an exciting 2025! We hope you have an excellent New Year! Transcript Links: Merch masterlist: www.rustyquill.com/support Jon and Martin perfume: https://sucreabeille.com/collections/all/products/jon-and-martin Ex Altiora perfume: https://sucreabeille.com/products…

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Preparing for 2025: What HR and Payroll Professionals Need to Know 44:00

5M ago44:00

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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 navigati…

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HR's Role in Boosting Organizational Energy and Innovation 26:58

6M ago26:58

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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 so…

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Leading Through Change: Lessons from Experian Employer Services 34:33

6M ago34:33

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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. T…

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Advancing Women's Rights in the Workplace 40:55

6M ago40:55

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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 …

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The ROI of Kindness in the Workplace 34:34

6M ago34:34

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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 diag…

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Innovating HR for the Remote Workforce with isolved 23:27

7M ago23:27

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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 Sitk…

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The Evolution of Remote & Flexible Working Practices 28:52

7M ago28:52

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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 & fl…

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Transforming HR for Small Businesses: Paychex's Expertise and Solutions 38:16

7M ago38:16

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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 la…

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Unlocking HR's Potential in the AI Revolution 30:19

7M ago30:19

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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 …

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Will AI Help to Reduce Employee Burnout, or to Increase it? 27:18

7M ago27:18

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Will AI Help to Reduce Employee Burnout, or to Increase it? Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest:Gabriela Burlacu, Senior Manager at Upwork Research Institute In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gabby Burlacu about Upwork's latest research into the impact that AI tools may have on productivity and employee burnout. During the conversation they discuss…

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The Menopause Revolution in the Workplace 24:19

8M ago24:19

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The Menopause Revolution in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Joanna Strober, CEO & Founder, Midi Health Today, we met with Joanna Strober of Midi Health to talk about a new revolution in the workplace - menopause care! We chat about the transformative impact of menopause on the workplace, exploring expert insights on hormone im…

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AI in HR Tech: The Latest from Workday Rising 33:37

8M ago33:37

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AI in HR Tech: The Latest from Workday Rising Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Kathy Pham, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence, Workday & Dave Wachtel, General Manager, Talent Products, Workday Today we are with Kathy Pham and Dave Wachtel at Workday Rising in Las Vegas, recording on the beautiful Workday Forever Foward Tour Bus. We are…

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HR Tech 2024: Exploring Major Themes in AI and HR Technology 17:51

8M ago17:51

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HR Tech 2024: Exploring Major Themes in AI and HR Technology Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Mervyn Dinnen, Principal Analyst of Two Heads Consulting and Host of HR Means Business Today, Steve and Trish were at the 2024 HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. They met with Mervyn Dinnen to catch up on current trends and topics that are top …

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The 'Quest' to Revolutionize HR Tech 18:15

8M ago18:15

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The 'Quest' to Revolutionize HR Tech Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Hubert Winter, Senior Director at Quest Diagnostics Today we are continuing our conversations from Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. Steve and Trish met with Hubert Winter to talk about their HR journey with Oracle Cloud HCM. - HR technology journey at Quest Diagnostics - Sc…

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Beyond the Classroom: Real World Experience and Football Predictions 34:28

8M ago34:28

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Beyond the Classroom: Real World Experience and Football Predictions Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to talk about life outside of the classroom walls. - Internships and Their Impact on Post-Graduation Opportunities - Internship Experiences and Requirements - Ind…

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Transforming Healthcare with Innovative HR Technology 22:51

8M ago22:51

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Transforming Healthcare with Innovative HR technology Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Elina Petrillo, VP, Head of HR Technology at Northwell Health Today, Steve and Trish are at Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. They spoke with Elina Petrillo about transforming HR processes in healthcare with AI. - Northwell Health's Digital Transformation Jo…

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Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z Workforce 29:06

9M ago29:06

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Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z Workforce Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Danielle Farage, Gen Z Talent Strategist, Speaker, and Content Creator In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Danielle Farage, leading Gen Z and Future of Work writer, researcher and influencer. During the conversation they talk about changing generational attitudes to work …

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Evaluating and Adopting Innovative HR Technology 50:56

9M ago50:56

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Evaluating and Adopting Innovative HR Technology Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Don Weinstein, Strategic advisor, Venture investor and Corporate board member Today, Steve and Trish met with Don Weinstein to discuss innovations in HR technology and the importance of AI, particularly in recruiting, learning, and help desk management. - The …

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