
The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network
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S4 Ep 24A Deeper Dive Shows the Labor Market Could be Weaker than it Seems
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 gives a quick US Labor Market update and shares, with some help from our friends at Experian, that there may be some concerning labor market weakness below the surface of low unemployment and overall job growth.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.

S4 Ep 23Ageism Represents a Barrier to Success with Artificial Intelligence
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 new research that shows the problem of ageism in how organizations and hiring managers consider or don't consider candidates and internal applicants for roles requiring the use of modern AI technologies.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.

S4 Ep 22To Improve Employee Mental Health, Organizations Should Embrace Disconnection
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 showing the effects of "disconnecting" on individual's mental health. In short, taking a break from internet access on our smartphones can lead to positive impacts on mental health and wellbeing - and suggest that organizations do more to allow their workers to disconnect from work.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.

S4 Ep 21Chipotle to Hire 20,000 Workers for the Upcoming “Burrito Season”
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 the national fast casual chain Chipotle plans to hire 20,000 new workers in preparation for "Burrito Season", the busiest time of year for the 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 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.

S4 Ep 20Southwest Airlines Fast Becoming Just Like Every Other Airline
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 recent news and changes from Southwest Airlines - including mass layoffs, new seating and boarding policies and more, which threaten to change almost everything that has come to define Southwest in the last 50 years.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.

S4 Ep 19On Valentine’s Day Let’s Examine Romance in the Workplace
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsHosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve examines romance in the workplace, how prevalent it is, how companies generally respond, and the pros and cons of dating in the workplace.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.netThe 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.

S4 Ep 18Despite Mounting Pressure, Some CEOs Remain Committed to DEI Programs
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsHosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses the ongoing tension over corporate DEI programs, and how some notable CEOs and their companies are remaining committed to DEI in the face of external and even governmental pressure to roll back DEI programs.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.netThe 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.

S4 Ep 17New Research Shows Child Care is Unaffordable in Every US State
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsHosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve shares new research that reveals the increasing unaffordability of childcare in the US, and how employers can make an impact through extending more caregiving benefits to their employees.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.netThe 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.

S4 Ep 16AI Company Requests that Job Applicants Not Use AI
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve shares how on major AI tech company is asking job candidates to not use AI when preparing their applications.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 15National Cancer Prevention Month: The Important Role of Employers
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses how organizations can better support their employees who are facing cancer diagnoses, ongoing care, and recovery and returning to work.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 14The Stress of Caregiving Can be Overwhelming for Many US Workers
he Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses a recent Care.com survey revealing the overwhelming nature and increased stress impacting caregivers - most of whom are having to balance work and caregiving responsibilities.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 13Some Companies are Remaining Committed to their DEI Programs in the Face of Mounting Pressure
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve reviews the recent slew of corporate announcements on DEI programs. While some companies have backed away from previous commitments to DEI, others are remaining steadfast in the face of external pressure and a changing political landscape.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 12Starbucks Reveals New CEO’s Massive Compensation for Four Months on the Job
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses recent news from Starbucks - who in an SEC filing disclosed that new CEO Brian Niccol received about $100 million in compensation in 2024 - despite being in the role for only four months.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 11What are the “Best” Jobs in America for 2025?
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses the US News lists of "Best" jobs in America for 2025 - many are in healthcare, technology, and alternative energy production. See the full set of Best Jobs lists at https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/rankingsTo listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 10Nearly Every Employee over 40 Feels Widespread Ageism in the Workplace
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses data from a new survey on Ageism in the Workplace which shows almost all 40+ year-olds feel ageism at work and shares ways employers can make the workplace more inclusive for older workers.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 9CHROs are Mostly Women, but Their Pay Lags Behind Their Male Peers
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses a new survey of CHROs which shows that while presence on the executive level is on the rise, women CHROs still face significant pay disparities compared to men in the CHRO role.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 8Walmart Investor Groups Push Back on the Retailer’s Cuts to DEI Programs
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses a recent shareholder letter written to Walmart, from a group of investors concerned about the company's recent cuts to several longstanding DEI programs.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 7The High Costs of Student Loan Debt and the Opportunities for Employers
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses the current state of Student Loan Debt in America, and the opportunities and strategies for employers to help employees manage these debts.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 6Men Run Most Companies Yet Meta CEO Calls for More “Masculine Energy”
he Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses recent news from Meta - where CEO Mark Zuckerberg called for more "masculine energy" in workplaces despite the vast majority of large companies being run by men already.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 5A Quarter of Managers Say Gen Z is Unprepared for the Workforce
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses a recent survey of hiring managers about their opinions, perceptions, and biases about Gen Z candidates and employees. Just like the millennials before them, Gen Z is thought to be lazy, entitled, and unprepared for the workforce. But is there more to the story?

S4 Ep 4The Majority of US Workers Face Continued Financial Challenges and Stress
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses the current state of Employee Financial Wellbeing and how employers have the opportunity to help meet employee challenges in 2025.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 3John Deere Wants to Help Farmers Address Labor Shortages with Advanced Automation
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses news from the Consumer Electronics Show where John Deere revealed plans for four new autonomous machines - designed to improve productivity and help operators address persistent labor shortages.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 2Costco Announces Continued Commitment to DEI Programs
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve shares news about Costco and how Costco's board and leadership have expressed continued support and commitment to the company's DEI programs - despite a wave of other large corporations backing away from DEI initiatives.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S4 Ep 1As 2025 Begins, A Look at the State of Flexible Working in the US
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses the current state of in-person, hybrid, and flexible work in US companies, revealing some surprising statistics on how US employees are working as 2025 begins.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S3 Ep 114The Surprising Results of California’s Minimum Wage Hike for Fast Food Workers
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses the impact on employment and wages from California's controversial increase in minimum wages for many of the state's fast-food workers - from $16 per hour to $20 per hour.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

S3 Ep 113Not So Happy Holidays – Party City to Close, Fire Thousands of Employees
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR AdvisorsSponsored 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.Hosts: Steve BoeseWelcome 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!In this episode Steve discusses the recent announcement from retailer Party City, soon to close operations and fire over 12,000 employees.To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Reality TV Meets HR: NLRB Moves to Classify “Love is Blind” Cast as Employees
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome 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! In this episode Steve discusses how a recent ruling at the NLRB classifying cast members as employees could shake up the entire Reality TV industry - and give cast members a larger share of the revenues. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

New Research Shows Return to Office Mandates Increase Turnover and Slow Hiring
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome 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! In this episode Steve discusses how new research on the impact of corporate Return to Office mandates has shown that the mandates increase employee turnover - especially for women and highly skilled employees, and slow down replacement hiring.. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Japan Tries the Four-day Workweek to Address Declining Birth Rates
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome 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! In this episode Steve discusses how authorities in Japan plan to institute a four-day working week for government workers in an effort to boost the county's declining marriage and birth rates. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Could 2025 be the Year of Revenge Quitting?
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome 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! In this episode Steve discusses how 2025 could spur a wave of "Revenge Quitting" as an improving job market may lead many more workers to quit for new and better opportunities elsewhere. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Worker Wellbeing Declines with Women Reporting Worsening Results
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome 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 new data from Alight on how overall employee wellbeing is declining and women employees are reporting worse wellbeing than their male colleagues. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Don’t Email Your Colleagues on Sunday – Unless You Want a Response
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses new research on when is the best time during the week to email your colleagues - and whay it might also be the worst time to send work emails. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Corporate DEI Programs Growing Less Popular with Workers
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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses new data from Pew Research that suggest decreasing support for corporate DEI programs amongst employees. 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for DEI in the workplace. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Highlights from the 10th Annual Women in the Workplace Report
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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve shares key findings from the LeanIn.org and McKinsey Women in the Workplace Survey which showed while some progress has been made in women's representation in senior corporate roles, there remains much work to be done to get closer to equity with men. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

With Obesity Rates Climbing, Employers are Challenged to Respond
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses the climbing rate of obesity in the US, and the challenges facing employers when considering how to respond to increasing demand for GLP-1 weight loss drug coverage for their employees. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

New Research on How Generative AI is Impacting the Labor Market
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses new research on how the adoption of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are impacting the demand for human labor, and changing the skills required in the workplace. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Right to Disconnect Regulations Have Surged, but Do They Help Workers?
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses how "Right to Disconnect" laws have increased in prevalence around the world and looks at how they help and sometimes can harm workers who desire flexibility at work. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

How HR Leaders Can Help Employees with Post-Election Concerns
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses ways that HR and business leaders can help employees in the aftermath of a contentious Presidential election, and how they can work to maintain civility and respect in the workplace. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Starbucks Threatens to Fire Workers Over Return to Office Mandate
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses a return to office mandate at Starbucks could be enforced by terminating employees who refuse to comply with the three days per week in-person work requirement. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

For the First Time in 20 Years, an Increase in the Gender Pay Gap
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve shares how new US Census data shows that the gender pay gap between women and men grew larger for the first time in 20 years. Women in the US earn less than 83% of men, a disappointing statistic. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

In Germany, Gen Z Workers Face Criticism for Taking Too Much Sick Leave
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses how workers in Germany are taking almost 20 days of sick leave per year, hindering economic progress, and how some leaders are placing the blame on Gen Z workers. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Across America – Workplace Tensions Increasing with Election Day Approaching
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses how political tensions in the workplace are increasing as Election Day nears, and shares some ideas for how organizations can manage these issues. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Return to Office Mandate at Sam’s Club Costs Company a Chief Technology Officer
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve shares how a Return to Office mandate, and a required relocation, has cost Sam's Club its Chief Technology Officer and discusses how these mandates often act as downsizing by another name. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Gen Z Workers Skip Lunch Twice as Often as their Boomer Colleagues
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve shares how Gen Z workers, despite their reputation as slackers, skip lunch during the workday twice as often as their older colleagues. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Amazon Web Services CEO Believes Most Employees Prefer In-Person Working
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses Amazon's recent return to office mandates with most Amazon workers expected to work in-person 5 days per week starting in January. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Meta Fires Employees Caught Abusing Free Food Perks of In-Office Working
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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve shares news from Meta - who reportedly fired two dozen employees for abusing their free food delivery perks while working in the company's Los Angeles offices. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Worker Wellbeing Has Not Rebounded Since the Pandemic, Indeed Report Shows
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve shares how the Indeed Global Work Wellbeing Report shows worker wellbeing has not recovered since dropping substantially during the pandemic years. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Technology is Coming for Human Jobs at Wimbledon in 2025
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses how new technology is disrupting the traditional human job of line judge in professional tennis and the plans for automated line calling technology at next year's Wimbledon Championships. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Health Benefits in 2024: Higher Premiums and Impact from GLP-1 Medications
The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors 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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve shares data from a new survey on company sponsored healthcare benefits in 2024 - premiums continue to rise, and most companies still are not covering GLP-1 medications when prescribed for weight loss. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net

Home Depot Corporate Staff Ordered to Work 8-Hour In-Store Shifts
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. Hosts: Steve Boese Welcome to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors. A short, quick version of the popular HR Happy Hour Podcast, where Steve Boese takes on topics on Human Resources, HR technology, work, and the workplace. And more. In this episode Steve discusses how Home Depot has directed all corporate staff, including remote workers, to work one 8-hour shift per quarter in the company's retail stores. The goal is to have corporate staff better understand the core business challenges and get closer to the customer and frontline worker experience. To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors - add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device's Flash Briefing or Daily News Update. Learn more at www.h3hr.com and www.hrhappyhour.net