The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network

The Workplace Minute

The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors, was developed as a “Flash Briefing” Skill for Amazon “Alexa” devices. Two to three times a week get a quick 2 – 3 minute update on important news impacting the world of work, workplace technology, the labor market and more. The show is hosted by Steve Boese and Trish Steed of H3 HR Advisors.

  1. 2d ago

    The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Have Unionized. And It's About Time

    The Workplace Minute 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! The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have formed a union, and the organization has officially recognized their association as a collective bargaining representative. After years of controversy over wages, demanding working conditions, and the enormous commercial value of the famous squad, the cheerleaders are taking a major step toward having a stronger voice at work. In this episode of The Workplace Minute, Steve examines their organizing victory, the impact of Netflix's America's Sweethearts, and what this high-profile development tells us about labor organizing, Gen Z, and the future of worker power in 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. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 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.

  2. Oct 22

    The AI Productivity Trap: When Getting More Done Means Having More Work

    The Workplace Minute 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! AI promises to make work faster, easier, and more productive. But what happens when employees struggle to keep up with the work their AI tools produce? New research from Anthropic reveals extraordinary productivity gains, growing demands on human attention, and a workplace where managing AI is becoming a job of its own. On today's Workplace Minute, Steve looks at the AI productivity trap and what HR leaders should consider as technology accelerates the pace and expectations of 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. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 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.

  3. Oct 20

    Kroger, AI, and the Real Cost of Cutting 3,000 Jobs

    The Workplace Minute 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! Kroger plans to eliminate approximately 3,000 corporate positions over three years as it restructures operations and expands its use of AI. But with the grocery giant still generating billions in revenue and profits, what is really driving the decision? On this episode, Steve Boese examines Kroger's business performance, what the announcement signals for HR leaders, and why the long-term costs of workforce reductions deserve as much scrutiny as the projected savings. 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. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 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.

  4. Oct 14

    The SHRM Service Dog Verdict: Accommodation, Accountability, and HR Credibility

    The Workplace Minute 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! A jury has found SHRM liable in a disability accommodation case involving a job applicant’s service dog. On the episode, Steve Boese examines how accommodations are meant to work, the financial and reputational consequences of failure, and what the verdict means for SHRM’s credibility as a workplace authority. 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. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 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.

  5. Oct 12

    Holiday Hiring 2026: Fewer Open Doors for Workers

    The Workplace Minute 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! The holiday hiring season is taking shape, and employers appear cautious about adding workers. In this episode, Steve examines the latest seasonal staffing news and what it reveals about a labor market that can feel stable to people with jobs while offering fewer openings to people seeking one. 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. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 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.

  6. Oct 9

    What Employers Owe Workers who are Approaching Retirement

    The Workplace Minute 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! An employer’s retirement support should be visible long before someone announces a departure. Can workers afford to participate in the plan? Do they understand their options? Can they obtain credible, confidential guidance? Are there workable ways to reduce hours, transition, or continue contributing? In the final episode of our Retirement in America series, Steve explores a practical employer standard: help people build security during their time with the organization, prepare to leave, and have meaningful opportunities to stay. 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. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 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.

  7. Oct 7

    In America, Who Carries the Risk of Retirement?

    The Workplace Minute 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! Financial knowledge can help people make better retirment decisions. It cannot create money that the household does not have. In fact, It takes years to build retirement savings. Turning those savings into lasting income involves markets, prices, policy, and care needs that no household can fully predict. In Part 2 of our series on retirement in America, Steve Boese asks how we can share those risks more effectively. 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. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 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.

  8. Oct 5

    The Retirement Reality Gap Facing American Workers

    The Workplace Minute 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! Retirement in America begins with a question about choice. When would you like to retire? When could you afford to? And what might determine when your main working career actually ends? Retirement planning often assumes we choose our final working day. Health, family responsibilities, and employment circumstances can choose it for us. In our new Workplace Minute series, Steve looks at the gap between expectations and reality. What makes retirement feel possible to the average American worker? 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. NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 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.

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The Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors, was developed as a “Flash Briefing” Skill for Amazon “Alexa” devices. Two to three times a week get a quick 2 – 3 minute update on important news impacting the world of work, workplace technology, the labor market and more. The show is hosted by Steve Boese and Trish Steed of H3 HR Advisors.

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