The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network

The Workplace Minute
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    The End of the HR App as We Know It? (And What Comes Next)

    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 new shift may be underway in HR technology - one that moves value away from traditional applications and toward AI-driven orchestration layers that connect systems, data, and workflows. In this episode, Steve explores how emerging concepts like MCP, along with recent moves from Oracle, Workday, Degreed, Paycom, Microsoft, and ServiceNow, are pointing toward a future where AI agents—not users—may become the primary operators of work. What does this mean for HR leaders, technology providers, and the future of enterprise software? Let’s break it down. 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.

    17 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The Hidden Cost of Student Loan Debt on Your Workforce

    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! In this episode Steve discusses new research which shows student loan debt has impact far more than personal finances - it’s affecting employee focus, productivity, and retention at scale. We break down the latest data, explore upcoming policy changes that could increase financial strain, and share practical ways employers can respond. If you’re competing for talent, this is an issue you can’t afford to ignore. 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 min

  3. MAR 23

    Gen Z, College Majors, and the Reality of Today’s Job Market

    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! In this episode Steve discusses new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York that shows while some majors lead to stronger employment and earnings outcomes, a growing number of college graduates are underemployed—and many are working in roles that don’t require a degree at all. In this episode, we break down what the data really says about majors, job prospects, and earnings—and why the traditional “pick the right major” advice is no longer enough. 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 min

  4. MAR 19

    Why Some Gen Z Candidates Are Bringing Their Parents to Job Interviews

    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 new report suggests some Gen Z job candidates are involving their parents in the hiring process - even bringing them to interviews. It’s easy to laugh, but this trend points to something deeper. In this episode, Steve breaks down the idea of “career co-piloting,” the realities of today’s entry-level job market, and how AI and economic pressure are reshaping early careers. More importantly, we explore what employers should do about it - without writing off an entire generation that’s entering a tough and uncertain 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. 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 min

  5. MAR 17

    How AI is Disrupting the Hiring Process – and Threatening Recruiters

    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! In this episode Steve shares some observations from a recent tech event that put on full display how AI is transforming and disrupting recruiting and hiring - and what that suggests for the future of many professional jobs. 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.

    11 min

  6. MAR 12

    Designing the Workplace for People in the Age of AI

    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! In this episode Steve discusses new research from Gensler, The Global Workplace Survey, which suggests that as AI automates routine tasks, employees are spending more time learning, collaborating, and building relationships with colleagues. That means the workplace isn’t disappearing, rather it’s evolving. In this episode of the Workplace Minute, we explore why workplace design may matter more in the AI era, the surprising behaviors of AI power users, and what HR and business leaders should do to ensure their workplaces support collaboration, creativity, and human connection. 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 min

  7. MAR 9

    The Financial Crisis 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! In this episode Steve examines the current state of financial wellbeing for American workers. From the millions living paycheck to paycheck to the growing number tapping retirement savings to cover expenses, the data reveals how fragile many household finances really are. We also explore what employers can do to help. From retirement access and emergency savings programs to financial education and fair compensation practices -employers have a critical role in supporting employee financial wellbeing. 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 min

  8. MAR 6

    The Gender Pay Gap Still Persists – Stop Pretending it Doesn’t

    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! In this episode Steve discusses breaks down the key findings from Glassdoor’s Beyond the Gap: Women’s Compensation Report and explores why pay disparities between men and women continue decades after the issue first entered the national conversation. The episode examines the historical roots of the gender pay gap, the economic forces that sustain it, and the impact of the “motherhood penalty,” where women’s careers often stall after having children while men’s careers frequently accelerate. 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

    7 min
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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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