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. FEB 4

    How Year One Changed the Balance of Power at 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! In this episode Steve examines how the first year of the second Trump administration has reshaped the climate for work and workers in the United States. Looking beyond headlines and politics, we examine what Year One has meant from the worker’s perspective. With unemployment still relatively low but white-collar job insecurity rising, the balance of power between employers and employees has shifted in noticeable ways. Return-to-office mandates, persistent corporate layoffs, a retreat from public DEI commitments, and changes in regulatory posture have all combined to create a workplace environment that feels less certain and less safe for many employees. 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
  2. FEB 2

    A Shift of Workplace Civil Rights in a New Political Era

    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 we examine a significant shift at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under the Donald Trump administration. After decades focused on protecting workers from harassment and discrimination, the EEOC’s new public posture, including calls for complaints from white male workers who feel disadvantaged by DEI efforts, signals a sharp change in tone and priorities. What does this mean for HR and business leaders who are still working to close pay gaps, improve representation, and build more equitable workplaces? We explore the historical role of the EEOC, why this shift matters, and how organizations can continue advancing fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for all workers despite a rapidly changing political and 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. 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

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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.