The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network
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.
How TRAPs Might Be Trapping Employees
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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 how TRAPs - Training Repayment Agreement Provisions, are increasingly being used by employers as a means to protect investments in new hire training. But critics think TRAPs are being used for many more...
How Return to Office Mandates Drive Moms Out of the Workforce
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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 how increased Return to Office (RTO) mandates are beginning to impact working moms - their participation in the labor force is down by almost three percent since the start of 2025.
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The Hiring Black Hole: Why Candidates Never Hear Back
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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 the job candidate black hole - why candidates so often are left in the dark about the status of their candidacy and how a new law in Ontario, Canada aims to change thin...
The Most Important Thing Isn’t Profit: Buffett’s Message for Leaders
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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 key insights from Warren Buffett's famous memo to his company managers - a memo that stresses protecting company reputation above all and ethics matter more than chasing profits.
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Talent Trade-Offs and What They Mean for Employers
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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 findings about talent retention and what really matters to employees today from the recently published Randstad Workmonitor Pulse Report 2025. Of note, employees care about their long-term employability - in some cases even more...
Age Inclusion is Now a Key Element of Talent Strategy
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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 how changing demographics and the aging of the labor force challenges organizations to design more age-inclusive talent strategies and workplace environments.
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Nowhere Safe: The Workplace Mass Shooting Crisis in America
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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 the latest mass shooting in a US workplace, this week in New York City, and looks at what can and should be done to make American workplaces safer for employees, customers, and the...
Rhode Island Extends Workplace Accommodation Law to Cover Menopause
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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 how in June Rhode Island became the first state to extend workplace accommodation protections to women experiencing menopause. It's estimated that 85% of women will experience symptoms such as mood swings, migraines, hot flas...
How Declining Birth Rates Impact the Future of Work
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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 how declining birth rates in the US, as well as in many other developed countries, are expected to impact global labor markets, organizational workforce planning, and change the workplace overall in the near...
Beyond the Coasts: Where Careers Are Taking Off in 2025
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In this episode Steve discusses some of the top cities in the US for job growth, career prospects, earning potential and more. The data shows that growth is coming from some unexpected places, and that the big citi...
New Data Shows 77% of American Workers Have Worked Through a Mental Health Crisis
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In this episode Steve shares results from a recent survey on mental health in the workplace. New data shows alarming numbers of Gen Z and Millennial workers are struggling with their mental health and are not getting the...
AI Proficiency is the New Must-Have Skill for Job Security
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In this episode Steve discusses how AI proficiency is fast becoming a must-have skill for job seekers and anyone concerned about their performance at work and their long-term job security.
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The Growing Link Between DEI and Merger and Acquisition Approval
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In this episode Steve examines how the FCC's oversight and Merger and Acquisition approval authority is being used as another weapon in the Trump administration's ongoing war against DEI programs in corporate America.
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When AI Writes the Code: The Future of Entry-Level Tech Roles
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In this episode Steve discusses how powerful new AI tools, like Goldman Sachs new AI co-worker "Devin", present a growing threat to entry level tech roles, and raise important questions about human-AI collaboration in the future.
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Sick Days and State Lines: The Battle Over Paid Sick Leave in America
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In this episode Steve discusses the state of employer provided Paid Sick Leave in America - how the US in one of the only countries that does not require Paid Sick Leave to be provided, and how seve...
What It All Means for HR — The Big Picture from the Big Beautiful Bill
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In this episode Steve wraps up our week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" by recapping the big issues we covered this week - No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Over...
AI and Accountability: What the Big Beautiful Bill Left Out on AI in HR
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In this episode examines how the Big Beautiful Bill left out a key provision on Federal regulation of AI technologies used in HR and hiring processes - and what that means for HR leaders and organizations moving forw...
Green Energy Under Pressure – What the Big Beautiful Bill Means for Clean Jobs
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In this episode Steve continues our week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" with a look at the potentially devastating impact the Bill's provisions may have on the Green Energy Industry - po...
“No Tax on Overtime” and How This Impacts the Hourly Workforce
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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 continues a week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" with at the "No Tax on Overtime" rules and their changes. We examine some of the details of how...
“No Tax on Tips” and What That Means for Tipped Workers
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In this episode Steve kicks off a week-long series on the workplace implications of the recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill" with a look at the widely-reported and hyped "No Tax on Tips" provisions. We break down the new...
400,000 Jobs Need to be Filled to Close the Manufacturing Workforce Gap
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In this episode Steve re-visits the manufacturing workforce gap in the US - with 400,000 open jobs to fill, organizations have to think more creatively and expansively about talent - and how to prepare for the next era of A...
Student Loans in America – New Rules and Real Consequences
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In this episode Steve breaks down the current Student Loan situation in America. With collections and delinquencies on the rise, thousands if not millions of workers are feeling increased financial pressure. And companies that step up will have...
Gen Z Wants More Than a Paycheck: They Value Flexibility, Trust, Technology and More
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In this episode Steve shares recent research on how different Generations are experiencing work - and how Gen Z is focused on more than just compensation - flexibility, culture, and life outside of work are all priorities of t...
English Only? How Language Rules Could Break the Supply Chain
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In this episode Steve discusses how increased enforcement of English-language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers could put thousands of workers out of a job - and cause a major disruption in the US supply chain.
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Welcome to the Infinite Workday
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In this episode Steve discusses how new research from Microsoft on email, messaging, and app usage patterns shows that for many professionals the workday has no set beginning and end - the so-called "Infinite Workday".
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Inside the Rise of Anti-DEI Shareholder Proposals
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In this episode Steve discusses the dramatic increase in Anti-DEI shareholder proposals since 2022, how none of them have been successful, and the motivations behind their creation.
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Wellness Gets Playful: Deloitte's Lego Move and the Future of Work Perks
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In this episode Steve shares news about Deloitte's expansion of its employee wellbeing program to include Lego sets in its list of reimbursable wellbeing expenses - up to $1,000 per year.
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Despite Progress, Child Labor Persists in Many Parts of the World
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In this episode Steve discusses newly released global data on child labor, its prevalence, why it persists in many parts of the world, and why it is a truly an issue that all of us have a resp...
New Research Shows that Flexibility Is Still the Ultimate Talent Strategy
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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 key findings about the state of hybrid working from the Cisco Global Hybrid Work Study 2025, a comprehensive look at hybrid work - what is working, what isn't, and what HR and business lead...
Work Patterns are Changing – Despite Crabby Baby Boomers’ Complaints
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In this episode Steve discusses how the Four-day workweek is increasing in popularity, provides myriad benefits to workers, and has drawn the ire of some old-school leaders who don't believe Work/Life Balance is even a thing.
Pride and Pullback: Why Some Corporations Are Retreating from Pride Month
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In this episode Steve discusses how with Pride Month underway, many large corporations are withdrawing support for local Pride events and Pride parades - citing a combination of political pressure, economic uncertainty, and potential consumer backlash.
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Can Manufacturing Revive America’s Heartland?
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In this episode Steve continues the discussion about reviving manufacturing in America. Today we examine whether manufacturing is the key to helping declining cities in the heartland or if we should be thinking beyond manufacturing to create more...
The Class of 2025 is Facing the Most Complicated Job Market in Years
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In this episode Steve discusses the job market conditions and prospects for the Class of 2025 college graduates. The new crop of grads are facing a labor market that is changing rapidly - with AI technology making many comp...
Southwest Airlines Changes Could Add up to $4 Billion in Passenger Costs
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In this episode Steve continues coverage of the changes at Southwest Airlines. With new bag fees already here, and assigned and premium seating coming soon - can Southwest survive alienating existing customers and fans while chasing new cust...
Made in America: The Manufacturing Workforce Dilemma
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In this episode Steve discusses a dilemma in the US labor market - trade policies designed to return manufacturing jobs to the country, when there are already over half a million unfilled manufacturing jobs today.
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The DEI Retreat: What's Really Happening in Corporate America?
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In this episode Steve discusses what the corporate retreat from DEI has meant for HR and other professionals working in and on DEI. Plus, some advice for HR pros who want to maintain their DEI programs in face...
Every Dad Said to Major in Accounting. Does that Advice Still Make Sense?
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In this episode Steve discusses research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on which college majors offer the highest and lowest early-career salaries. Plus, we reveal if "Major in Accounting" is still good advice.
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So, Who Wants to Be a Leader Anymore?
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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 key trends and findings from the Global Leadership Forecast 2025 from DDI. Chief among these are the increased stress levels weighing on managers, and Gen Z's reluctance to work towards future leadership roles.
Despite Increased Awareness, Neurodiverse Workers Still Face Workplace Challenges
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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 suggesting that acceptance and inclusion for neurodivergent people at work is coming under pressure from widespread corporate retreats from DEI programs and policies.
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Hot Burger Summer? McDonald’s Shares Plan to Hire 375,000 New Employees
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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 news about burger and fries giant McDonald's and their announcement of plans to hire a staggering 275,000 new employees to help meet expected increased demand this summer.
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