Episodes
HR Happy New Year 2024!
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Today, we explore the dynamic landscape of work in 2024, from individual goals and resolutions to our 15-year anniversary celebration with exciting future plans. The discussion covers workplace diversity, universal languages, and the transformative impact of AI on compensation structures and smart home trends.We chat about Pantone's color of the year, labor market trends, workplace culture, along with a closer look at ongoing...
Published 01/16/24
Recruiting, Mentoring, and Growth: Lessons from a Career in Pro Sports
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Lou DePaoli, Pesident of the Executive Search and Team Consulting Division at General Sports Worldwide
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Even the most seasoned professional can easily be overwhelmed by the critical tasks that need to be done during...
Published 01/09/24
2024 & The Year of Trust - Redefining our Relationship With Work
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Neil Pickering, Senior Manager HR Innovation at UKG
In this episode Mervyn talks to Neil Pickering from UKG about the research and findings behind their 2024 HR Megatrends.
They discuss:
- The varied needs of different generations in the workforce
- Personalisation and why employee experience isn't the same for everyone
- How should managers conduct check-ins
- Using AI to focus on...
Published 01/05/24
UNLEASH Conversations: Getting Comfortable with Wellbeing and Gen Z Trends
Host: Trish Steed
Guest: Mervyn Dinnen
Today on the HR Happy Hour Show, Trish Steed is joined by Mervyn Dinnen to chat about employee wellbeing and Gen Z in the workplace.
- HR technology evolution
- Trends in technology and remote work at the UNLEASH global conference
- Workplace well-being and digital well-being
- Mental health and workplace support
- Candidate experience with a focus on Gen Z
Thank you for...
Published 12/22/23
The Play by Play – Year in Review and Predictions for 2024
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer share the 2023 year in review from top music, sports, movies, games, and news. Ready for some 2024 predictions? We have some good ones - listen in!
- Taylor Swift's 2023 tour and its financial success
- Sports contracts, highlights, and championships
- Music streaming trends and surprises
- Movie predictions, music...
Published 12/19/23
Inclusion Crusade 15 - Navigating Year-End Mental Health & Productivity for a Fresh Start
Host: Sarah Morgan
Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative
Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. This week we are discussing mental health and productivity as the year comes to an end and a new one...
Published 12/15/23
Meeting HR Challenges with Innovative Technology Solutions
Host: Steve Boese
Guests: Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer at isolved & Julie Montgomery, Vice President of HR at Community First Credit Union
Today, Steve met with Amy Mosher and Julie Montgomery at the isolved Connect conference to talk about how HR leaders can tackle their challenges with innovative technology solutions.
- HR technology innovations and AI's impact on leaders
- HR challenges and technology...
Published 12/12/23
HR Means Business 16: Creating a Resilient Culture of Equitable Flexibility and Empathetic Leadership
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guests: Robert Ordever, Managing Director Europe and Stuart Cheeseman, European Strategist, O.C. Tanner
In this episode Mervyn talks to Robert Ordever (Managing Director Europe) and Stuart Cheeseman (European Strategist) from O.C Tanner about some of the key findings of the O. C. Tanner Institute's 2024 Global Culture Report.
They discuss:
- Opportunities for...
Published 12/08/23
The Essentials of Payroll Year-End and Starting 2024 Off Right
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Tom Hammond, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships, and Business Development, Paychex
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Even the most seasoned professional can easily be overwhelmed by the critical tasks that need to be done during year-end. Download...
Published 12/05/23
Understanding Workplace Stress: Employee Well-Being and Mental Health Strategies
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Dr. Sophie Dix, VP of Content at Koa Health
Today, we spoke with Dr. Sophie Dix, a behavioral neuroscientist, about workplace stress and it's impact on employees' mental health.
- Addressing stress in the workplace
- Stress, its causes, and its impact on mental and physical health
- The role of technology in providing mental health support at work
- How can...
Published 11/28/23
Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: Barbie
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamline your day-to-day pay system, Paychex makes managing your payroll easier and more profitable. That’s why we’re here with open arms and a special...
Published 11/21/23
HR Means Business 15: HR's Role in Promoting Financial Wellness and Reducing Money Stigma
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Jamie Lawrence, Head of Marketing at Bippit
In this episode Mervyn talks to Jamie Lawrence from financial software specialists Bippit, about their latest research into the stigma around Financial Wellbeing in the workplace and how HR leaders can help.
They discuss:
- Why is there 'money stigma' in the workplace with more than half of employees not feeling comfortable...
Published 11/17/23
UNLEASH Conversations: Exploring HR Meta Trends for 2024
Hosts: Trish Steed & Mervyn Dinnen
Guests: Maryann Abbajay, Chief Revenue Officer, SAP SuccessFactors
Today on the HR Happy Hour Show, Trish and Mervyn were joined by Maryann Abbajay on the main stage at UNLEASH to examine the HR trends for 2024 in workforce management and retention.
- Career development, skills, and trends in the tech industry
- Work flexibility and virtual meetings
- Workplace wellness and mental...
Published 11/16/23
Innovation and Customer Success in HCM Technology
Host: Steve Boese
Guests: Pragya (Malhotra) Gupta, Chief Product Officer and Geoff Webb, Vice President Solutions, Product, and Marketing Strategy
Today, Steve met with Pragya and Geoff at isolved Connect 2023 to talk about advancements and innovations in HR technology at isolved.
- HR technology innovations and AI impact
- Innovative HR technology and community building
- HR analytics and AI in the workplace
- Company culture,...
Published 11/14/23
UNLEASH Conversations: Connecting Talent to Opportunity
Host: Trish Steed
Guests: Madeline Laurano, Founder at Aptitude Research and Amanda Hahn, Chief Marketing Officer at HireVue
Today, Trish met with Madeline Laurano and Amanda Hahn at UNLEASH World in Paris to talk about connecting talent to opportunity in the workplace.
- Madeline's session with Anika Grant, Chief People Officer at Ubisoft, on retention and internal mobility in the gaming industry
- Gen Z in the workforce and hiring...
Published 11/10/23
Leadership Lessons in Embracing Pets at Work
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Lori Bradley, VP of Talent and Inclusion, Chewy
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamline your day-to-day pay system, Paychex makes managing your payroll easier and more...
Published 11/07/23
One Year of The Play by Play: A Milestone Celebration
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer take a look back on their first year of podcasting and make some predictions for the future.
- Podcast highlights and interviews from the past year
- Sports predictions and analysis
- Podcast goals and future plans
- Halloween candy preferences among generations
- Sports betting and life lessons
- Quote of the...
Published 11/03/23
How Gen Z Thinks about Work, Business, and More: A Year of The Play by Play
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guests: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer, Hosts of The Play by Play podcast
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamline your day-to-day pay...
Published 10/31/23
HR Happy Hour - LIVE from the 2023 HR Technology Conference
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guests: Mervyn Dinnen, Madeline Laurano, and George LaRocque
This podcast episode is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Join us LIVE from the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas!
- Pitching HR tech solutions at a conference
- AI, empathy, and wellbeing
- Workplace trends, flexibility, and talent...
Published 10/24/23
The Play by Play 17 - The New Era of Marketing for Gen Z
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer are back with a great episode all about marketing to Gen Z. They chat about:
- New job opportunities, income sources, and the influencer culture
- Marketing to Gen Z through TikTok
- The importance of attracting Gen Z workers by offering opportunities for growth and aligning with their values
- Workplace technology...
Published 10/20/23
The Next Chapter for Dayforce: Unlocking Potential and Empowering People
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Leagh Turner, co-CEO, Dayforce
Today, we spoke with Leagh Turner from the Ceridian Insights conference in Las Vegas, NV. We talked about their big announcements and recent innovations.
- Ceridian's new identity and product, Dayforce, focusing on HR product innovation
- Leadership, technology, and workforce evolution
- AI in HR, payroll, and workforce management
- Customer...
Published 10/17/23
Modernizing HR with a leading CHRO
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Don Robertson, CHRO, Northwestern Mutual
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamline your day-to-day pay system, Paychex makes managing your payroll easier and more profitable....
Published 10/11/23
HR Means Business 14: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion: How Employee Resource Groups Drive Change
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Paul Modley
In this episode Mervyn talks to Paul Modley, Director Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at talent solutions business AMS about how to move DEI initiatives up the corporate agenda and the key role that Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play.
They discuss:
- Delivering value from DEI initiatives
- What are Employee Resource Groups and what value can they...
Published 10/06/23
Oracle CloudWorld 2023: Continued Innovation, Momentum and Leadership
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Yvette Cameron, Senior Vice President, Global Product Strategy, Oracle Cloud HCM
Today, we spoke with Yvette Cameron, live from Oracle CloudWorld 2023 about their current HCM product strategy.
- The latest product innovations and customer adoption rates
- Adopting a skills-based approach to talent management
- Generative AI and the potential impact on HR
- How AI and HR...
Published 10/03/23
The Play by Play 16 - Navigating Today's College World: Tech Trends, Unique Majors, and Graduation Insights
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer are back with a fun episode all about the college world of today! They chat about:
- How technology and AI are changing the modern college landscape
- Unusual college majors
- College graduation rates and gender differences
- Name-that-mascot game
- Quote of the...
Published 09/29/23