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. 1d ago

    When AI Gets the Budget and Workers Get the Bill

    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! As companies rush to invest billions in artificial intelligence, a troubling pattern is beginning to emerge. In several recent cases, organizations have openly acknowledged that the money funding AI initiatives is coming directly from employee compensation, benefits, and workforce investments. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines three recent examples. Teradata's decision to eliminate annual compensation adjustments in order to redirect resources to AI investments. TTEC's suspension of 401(k) matching contributions to help fund AI tools and capabilities. And comments from Standard Chartered's CEO about shifting resources away from what he described as "lower-value human capital" and toward technology and automation. What do these decisions tell us about the future of work? Are we entering an era where workers increasingly bear the costs of AI transformation while organizations pursue productivity gains and competitive advantage? Most importantly, what should leaders remember as they navigate one of the largest technology shifts in modern business history? 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. 3d ago

    The Future of Work is Older Than You Think

    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! For decades, we have talked about the future of work as if it belongs primarily to younger generations. But a different story is unfolding across the American workforce. Older workers are staying employed longer, contributing more to economic growth, and becoming an increasingly important source of labor force participation as demographic shifts reshape the country. According to new research from AARP, adults age 50 and older now generate nearly $12.5 trillion in economic activity and support millions of jobs across the economy. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve explores the rise of the longevity workforce, what the latest data tells us about older workers, how retirement is changing, the challenges and opportunities created by AI and technological change, and why age-inclusive workplaces may become a competitive advantage in the years ahead. 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.

    9 min

  3. 6d ago

    Tokenmaxxing and the AI Spending Reckoning

    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! Many companies spent the last two years racing to adopt AI. Now some are confronting a difficult reality: skyrocketing token costs, unclear ROI, security concerns, and growing employee resistance. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve explores the rise of "tokenmaxxing," why companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Uber are reassessing AI spending, and what leaders should do next. 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. Jun 3

    Progress Under Pressure: Pride at Work in 2026

    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! LGBTQ+ workers today enjoy greater legal protections, visibility, and workplace opportunities than previous generations could have imagined. Yet many workers also feel a growing sense of uncertainty as political debates intensify, diversity initiatives face new scrutiny, and some organizations pull back from commitments they once embraced. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve explores the progress that has been made, the challenges that remain, and why creating workplaces that are safe, dignified, respectful, and fair is not a political issue. It is a leadership issue. Pride Month is ultimately about opportunity, belonging, and ensuring every person has the chance to contribute their talents and build a meaningful career. 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.

    9 min

  5. Jun 1

    The EEOC Wants to End Workforce Demographic Reporting. What Happens 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! The EEOC has launched a proposal that could eliminate workforce demographic reporting requirements that have existed for nearly sixty years. While some view the move as a reduction in government paperwork and compliance burden, others see it as a significant shift in how workplace discrimination is monitored and enforced. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the history of EEO workforce reporting, the EEOC's changing enforcement philosophy, the potential impact on employers and HR leaders, and why responsible organizations should continue measuring opportunity, fairness, and workforce outcomes regardless of government mandates. 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

    10 min

  6. May 28

    Pope Leo on Work, Purpose, and Human Dignity

    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 of the Workplace Minute, Steve explores the themes of dignity, opportunity, purpose, and humanity through the lens of Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. While much of the public discussion has centered on artificial intelligence, this conversation focuses on something deeper: the role work plays in helping people build lives filled with meaning, stability, care, and community. Steve examines how modern workplaces often reduce people to metrics and systems while overlooking the profoundly human role that work plays in shaping identity, hope, and belonging. From HR leaders to executives to technology builders, this episode is a call to remember the enormous responsibility that comes with controlling access to work and opportunity. 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.

    10 min

  7. May 26

    AI Data Centers and the Communities Asked to Host the Future

    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 AI revolution is not just digital anymore. It is physical. Across the United States and around the world, technology companies are racing to build massive AI data centers to power the next generation of artificial intelligence. But these projects are bringing growing controversy with them. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the economic promise, environmental concerns, labor market implications, and political tensions surrounding AI data centers. From jobs and infrastructure investment to energy demand, water usage, and community opposition, this is one of the defining workplace and economic issues of the AI era. 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.

    12 min

  8. May 21

    The Modern Job Search Is Breaking People’s Spirit

    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 from Glassdoor found that more than half of job seekers have paused their search to protect their mental health. In this episode of Workplace Minute, Steve examines the growing crisis of job search burnout, the realities behind today’s labor market numbers, and the very real emotional and psychological toll that prolonged unemployment can create. We also discuss what HR leaders and employers can do to make hiring more humane, respectful, and supportive for candidates navigating uncertainty and stress. 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.

    10 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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