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S4 Ep 88Talent Trade-Offs and What They Mean for Employers

he Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares findings about talent retention and what really matters to employees today from the recently published Randstad Workmonitor Pulse Report 2025. Of note, employees care about their long-term employability - in some cases even more than compensation or work flexibility.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Aug 6, 20256 min

S4 Ep 87Age Inclusion is Now a Key Element of Talent Strategy

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how changing demographics and the aging of the labor force challenges organizations to design more age-inclusive talent strategies and workplace environments.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Aug 4, 20256 min

S4 Ep 86Nowhere Safe: The Workplace Mass Shooting Crisis in America

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses the latest mass shooting in a US workplace, this week in New York City, and looks at what can and should be done to make American workplaces safer for employees, customers, and the public.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Aug 1, 20258 min

S4 Ep 85Rhode Island Extends Workplace Accommodation Law to Cover Menopause

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how in June Rhode Island became the first state to extend workplace accommodation protections to women experiencing menopause. It's estimated that 85% of women will experience symptoms such as mood swings, migraines, hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, night sweats, and more during menopause. For some, those symptoms can be severe, however, until now, no state has legally acknowledged the condition in the workplace.  To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 30, 20255 min

S4 Ep 84How Declining Birth Rates Impact the Future of Work

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how declining birth rates in the US, as well as in many other developed countries, are expected to impact global labor markets, organizational workforce planning, and change the workplace overall in the near future.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 28, 20256 min

S4 Ep 83Beyond the Coasts: Where Careers Are Taking Off in 2025

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses some of the top cities in the US for job growth, career prospects, earning potential and more. The data shows that growth is coming from some unexpected places, and that the big cities on the coasts are not the only places offering strong career prospects.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 25, 20256 min

S4 Ep 82New Data Shows 77% of American Workers Have Worked Through a Mental Health Crisis

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares results from a recent survey on mental health in the workplace. New data shows alarming numbers of Gen Z and Millennial workers are struggling with their mental health and are not getting the support they need and often are simply just working through their mental health crises.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 23, 20255 min

S4 Ep 81AI Proficiency is the New Must-Have Skill for Job Security

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how AI proficiency is fast becoming a must-have skill for job seekers and anyone concerned about their performance at work and their long-term job security.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 21, 20255 min

S4 Ep 80The Growing Link Between DEI and Merger and Acquisition Approval

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve examines how the FCC's oversight and Merger and Acquisition approval authority is being used as another weapon in the Trump administration's ongoing war against DEI programs in corporate America. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 18, 20255 min

S4 Ep 79When AI Writes the Code: The Future of Entry-Level Tech Roles

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how powerful new AI tools, like Goldman Sachs new AI co-worker "Devin", present a growing threat to entry level tech roles, and raise important questions about human-AI collaboration in the future.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 16, 20254 min

S4 Ep 78Sick Days and State Lines: The Battle Over Paid Sick Leave in America

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses the state of employer provided Paid Sick Leave in America - how the US in one of the only countries that does not require Paid Sick Leave to be provided, and how several states have enacted their own rules mandating Paid Sick Leave. We also discuss Missouri, where state politicians, supported by Big Business, have effectively ignored the will of Missouri voters and repealed a voter-approved Paid Sick Leave law.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 14, 20255 min

S4 Ep 77What It All Means for HR — The Big Picture from the Big Beautiful Bill

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve wraps up our week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" by recapping the big issues we covered this week - No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime and more. We also share five recommendations for HR leaders who are challenged to stay informed and compliant in a changing regulatory environment.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 11, 20257 min

S4 Ep 76AI and Accountability: What the Big Beautiful Bill Left Out on AI in HR

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode examines how the Big Beautiful Bill left out a key provision on Federal regulation of AI technologies used in HR and hiring processes - and what that means for HR leaders and organizations moving forward.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 10, 20256 min

S4 Ep 75Green Energy Under Pressure – What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Clean Jobs

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve continues our week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" with a look at the potentially devastating impact the Bill's provisions may have on the Green Energy Industry - possible threatening millions of current and future jobs in the fast-growing sector.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 9, 20258 min

S4 Ep 74“No Tax on Overtime” and How This Impacts the Hourly Workforce

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve continues a week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" with at the "No Tax on Overtime" rules and their changes. We examine some of the details of how overtime will be treated under the new rules and how this will impact workers and employers.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 8, 20255 min

S4 Ep 73“No Tax on Tips” and What That Means for Tipped Workers

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve kicks off a week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" with a look at the widely-reported and hyped "No Tax on Tips" provisions. We break down the new rules and consider if they present meaningful help for tipped workers, or just a lot of noise with not much real impact.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 7, 20254 min

S4 Ep 72400,000 Jobs Need to be Filled to Close the Manufacturing Workforce Gap

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve re-visits the manufacturing workforce gap in the US - with 400,000 open jobs to fill, organizations have to think more creatively and expansively about talent - and how to prepare for the next era of American manufacturing.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jul 2, 20256 min

S4 Ep 71Student Loans in America – New Rules and Real Consequences

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve breaks down the current Student Loan situation in America. With collections and delinquencies on the rise, thousands if not millions of workers are feeling increased financial pressure. And companies that step up will have an advantage in the never-ending war for talent.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 30, 20257 min

S4 Ep 70Gen Z Wants More Than a Paycheck: They Value Flexibility, Trust, Technology and More

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares recent research on how different Generations are experiencing work - and how Gen Z is focused on more than just compensation - flexibility, culture, and life outside of work are all priorities of the newest members of the workforce.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 27, 20256 min

S4 Ep 69English Only? How Language Rules Could Break the Supply Chain

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how increased enforcement of English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers could put thousands of workers out of a job - and cause a major disruption in the US supply chain.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 25, 20255 min

S4 Ep 68Welcome to the Infinite Workday

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how new research from Microsoft on email, messaging, and app usage patterns shows that for many professionals the workday has no set beginning and end - the so-called "Infinite Workday".To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 23, 20257 min

S4 Ep 67Inside the Rise of Anti-DEI Shareholder Proposals

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses the dramatic increase in Anti-DEI shareholder proposals since 2022, how none of them have been successful, and the motivations behind their creation.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 20, 20256 min

S4 Ep 66Wellness Gets Playful: Deloitte's Lego Move and the Future of Work Perks

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares news about Deloitte's expansion of its employee wellbeing program to include Lego sets in its list of reimbursable wellbeing expenses - up to $1,000 per year. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 18, 20254 min

S4 Ep 65Despite Progress, Child Labor Persists in Many Parts of the World

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses newly released global data on child labor, its prevalence, why it persists in many parts of the world, and why it is a truly an issue that all of us have a responsibility to address.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report hereThe HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 16, 20256 min

S4 Ep 64New Research Shows that Flexibility Is Still the Ultimate Talent Strategy

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares key findings about the state of hybrid working from the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study 2025, a comprehensive look at hybrid work - what is working, what isn't, and what HR and business leaders should be doing to maximize employee wellbeing, retention, and productivity.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 13, 20255 min

S4 Ep 63Work Patterns are Changing – Despite Crabby Baby Boomers’ Complaints

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how the Four-day workweek is increasing in popularity, provides myriad benefits to workers, and has drawn the ire of some old-school leaders who don't believe Work/Life Balance is even a thing.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 11, 20256 min

S4 Ep 62Pride and Pullback: Why Some Corporations Are Retreating from Pride Month

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how with Pride Month underway, many large corporations are withdrawing support for local Pride events and Pride parades - citing a combination of political pressure, economic uncertainty, and potential consumer backlash. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 9, 20255 min

S4 Ep 61Can Manufacturing Revive America’s Heartland?

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve continues the discussion about reviving manufacturing in America. Today we examine whether manufacturing is the key to helping declining cities in the heartland or if we should be thinking beyond manufacturing to create more opportunity for workers without college degrees.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 6, 20255 min

S4 Ep 60The Class of 2025 is Facing the Most Complicated Job Market in Years

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses the job market conditions and prospects for the Class of 2025 college graduates. The new crop of grads are facing a labor market that is changing rapidly - with AI technology making many companies reconsider their hiring plans.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 4, 20254 min

S4 Ep 59Southwest Airlines Changes Could Add up to $4 Billion in Passenger Costs

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve continues coverage of the changes at Southwest Airlines. With new bag fees already here, and assigned and premium seating coming soon - can Southwest survive alienating existing customers and fans while chasing new customers to the brand?To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Jun 2, 20255 min

S4 Ep 58Made in America: The Manufacturing Workforce Dilemma

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses a dilemma in the US labor market - trade policies designed to return manufacturing jobs to the country, when there are already over half a million unfilled manufacturing jobs today.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 29, 20253 min

S4 Ep 57The DEI Retreat: What's Really Happening in Corporate America?

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses what the corporate retreat from DEI has meant for HR and other professionals working in and on DEI. Plus, some advice for HR pros who want to maintain their DEI programs in face of increasing external pressure.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 27, 20253 min

S4 Ep 56Every Dad Said to Major in Accounting. Does that Advice Still Make Sense?

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on which college majors offer the highest and lowest early-career salaries. Plus, we reveal if "Major in Accounting" is still good advice.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 23, 20254 min

S4 Ep 55So, Who Wants to Be a Leader Anymore?

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses key trends and findings from the Global Leadership Forecast 2025 from DDI. Chief among these are the increased stress levels weighing on managers, and Gen Z's reluctance to work towards future leadership roles.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 21, 20254 min

S4 Ep 54Despite Increased Awareness, Neurodiverse Workers Still Face Workplace Challenges

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses new research suggesting that acceptance and inclusion for neurodivergent people at work is coming under pressure from widespread corporate retreats from DEI programs and policies.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 19, 20253 min

S4 Ep 53Hot Burger Summer? McDonald’s Shares Plan to Hire 375,000 New Employees

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares news about burger and fries giant McDonald's and their announcement of plans to hire a staggering 275,000 new employees to help meet expected increased demand this summer.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 16, 20253 min

S4 Ep 52Target’s Business Remains Under Pressure Following the Company’s Retreat from DEI

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares an update on Target - who three months after abandoning its DEI programs, has seen foot traffic steadily decline, as the company loses ground to Costco - who notably has remained committed to DEI.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 14, 20253 min

S4 Ep 51RIP Prompt Engineering – The Rapid Rise and Fall of the Latest Technology Job

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how Prompt Engineering, once touted as the next great technology job, has evolved into just another essential tech skills for all kinds of workers.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 12, 20253 min

S4 Ep 50Uber CEO to Employees: Up Your In-Office Time or Move On

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses increased in-office work requirements at Uber - where the CEO and Chief People Officer don't seem to be too worried if these mandates drive some employees out of the organization.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 9, 20253 min

S4 Ep 49Employee Confidence Falls to a Near-Record Low, Weighed Down by Economic Uncertainty

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses new data from employer review site Glassdoor which shows that employee confidence - how employees feel about their organization's near-term prospects, is dropped dramatically to near its all-time low. Uncertainty, AI technology, and constantly shifting tariff and trade policies are all factors weighing on confidence.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 7, 20255 min

S4 Ep 48New Research on the Design of the Future of Work

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how design plays a critical role in creating workplaces where people want show up at and can do their best work from. Plus, we share key insights from the Gensler Global Workplace Survey that illustrate how design can help drive performance and engagement.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 5, 20253 min

S4 Ep 47Early Data Shows that Employer Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs Drives Significant Cost Savings

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses a report from Aon, which shows that offering coverage for popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic can drive substantial medical costs savings for employers overall, making this some of the strongest data yet that supports increased employer sponsored coverage of GLP-1s for their workers.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

May 2, 20253 min

S4 Ep 46Skills-based Hiring and AI Making Gen Z Think Again About College

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how the combination of AI adoption and the increasing popular trend of "skills-based" hiring are making some Gen Z students and graduates question the value and need for the traditional four-year college degree as a necessary step in their career progression.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Apr 30, 20254 min

S4 Ep 45Key Takeaways from Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index Report

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares key insights from Microsoft's 2025 Work Trend Index Report - which forecasts people and AI Agents working more closely than ever, and the potential evolution of the Org Chart to the "Work Chart". To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Apr 28, 20255 min

S4 Ep 44Return to Office Mandates Hit Employees with Disabilities the Hardest

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how Return to Office mandates in the Federal workforce and in private sector companies threaten to reverse the progress made by people with disabilities in the workplace. Pandemic era remote working policies have helped increase labor participation for disabled workers to a record high, but this progress may not last if remote working and other accommodations become less available.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Apr 24, 20255 min

S4 Ep 43When AI is Really Just an Office Full of Offshore Workers

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares news about a fintech startup that claimed to use AI to automate e-commerce processes, but it turns out the AI was really just an office full of offshore workers manually facilitating the transactions.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Apr 22, 20253 min

S4 Ep 42Americans Want More Factories, but Most Don’t Want to Work in Them

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve discusses how most Americans think the country would be better off if more manufacturing and factory jobs were returned to the US, the vast majority don't actually want to work in these new factories themselves - presenting a challenge for anyone advocating for a large-scale reshoring of manufacturing capacity to the US.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Apr 18, 20255 min

S4 Ep 41Is Free Lunch the Key to Luring Workers Back into the Office?

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares news from advertising giant WPP, whose Return to Office policy has been met by significant employee pushback. Can "Free Lunch Friday" be the key to luring workers happily back into the office?To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Apr 16, 20253 min

S4 Ep 40Survey Reveals How the Public’s vs. The Expert’s Views on Artificial Intelligence Differ

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares how a recent Pew Research report shows some pretty important differences in how Artificial Intelligence is viewed by the general public compared to the views of AI experts. Experts are generally more positive about AI and feel it will eliminate fewer jobs overall than does the public - leading to potential challenges for organizations seeking to deploy AI widely in their companies.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Apr 14, 20256 min

S4 Ep 39The Company Behind Barbie is Quietly Backing Away from its DEI Positions

The Workplace MinuteWelcome to the Workplace Minute, brought to you by H3 HR Advisors. Your quick-hit version of the HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese shares the latest in Human Resources, HR tech, workplace trends, and more—all in just a few minutes. Tune in and stay on top of what’s shaping the workplace today!In this episode Steve shares how Mattel, the company that makes Barbie, the "most diverse doll in America", has been quietly eliminating DEI language from its official filings and investor communications. Do these actions stand opposite of how Barbie is developed and marketed?To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Download the H3 HR Advisors 2025 Workplace Trends Report here The Workplace Minute is sponsored by Paychex – one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes – learn more at www.paychex.com/awia.The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

Apr 10, 20254 min