Steve Boese's HR Technology

ANNOUNCEMENT: Mailing List Updates (and other updates)

2020-05-13T15:53:30Z

Hi all! Just a couple of updates for readers of the blog and especially for email subscribers who get the blog that way. We at H3 HR Advisors are launching a new monthly email newsletter that will incorporate our latest articles, presentations, events, and most importantly for blog readers here, the latest shows from the HR Happy Hour Media Network. We are going to migrate the email subscriber list from this blog over to the new H3 HR monthly newsletter, where you will get the benefit of everything that has been happening here, as well as all the other great content being generated by the H3 HR team.

As longtime readers would know, I have pretty much stopped doing original writing here on this blog, and have focused on the H3 HR site as well as my monthly Human Resource Executive column. This blog has been pretty much left for re-sharing new HR Happy Hour Podcast episodes, which are now being posted over at the new and improved HR Happy Hour website at www.hrhappyhour.net. You also will find there the HR Happy Hour on Alexa version shows, the brand new HR Happy Hour Work Break video show, and all the other HR Happy Hour Media Network shows. I know that probably sounds like a lot of content, and it is, but I think now that we have both the H3 HR Advisors site and the HR Happy Hour site updated and refreshed, making our content easily accessible has been accomplished.

So for me, that leaves it to sort out what to do with this blog. In the short term, I may post the occasional HR Happy Hour Media Network updates here, as well as any other important or noteworthy H3 HR team announcements. Longer term, I probably will sunset the site, save the 12 or so years of posts to an archive, and call it a good run here. Either way, I will post an update here once I decide.

For long term (and newer) readers, I hope you do follow me over to the H3 HR and HR Happy Hour sites, the new H3 HR monthly newsletter, and of course subscibe to the HR Happy Hour family of podcasts on your favorite podcast app.

Thanks everyone for reading and subscribing, and special thanks to anyone who has been here with me since the early days - I really appreciate your time and support.

PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 419 - Talking HR with the Hosts of the HR Social Hour

2020-05-06T16:56:08Z

HR Happy Hour 419 - Talking HR with the Hosts of the HR Social Hour

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

Guests: Wendy Dailey, Jon Thurmond

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The HR Happy Hour show is sponsored by Paychex. Paychex makes it simple for businesses of all sizes to pay and manage their employees. They make payroll easy and automatic and they handle benefits programs. Paychex guides businesses through their human resources challenges by keeping them up to date with ever-changing laws and regulations. Online and mobile. Over the phone. In-person. Or any combination of the above. With Paychex, they work with you the way you want to work. Learn more at paychex.com.

This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Wendy Dailey and Jon Thurmond, HR and talent professionals and hosts of their own HR podcast, the HR Social Hour.

You can listen to the show on the show page HERE, on your favorite podcast app, or by using the widget player below:

On the show, we talked about what Jon and Wendy each do in the “real” jobs as HR pros, how their roles share many similarities despite being in different industries and in different parts of the country, and how they approach their most pressing and important talent challenges in their roles.

We also discussed Jon and Wendy’s HR Social Hour podcast and how they have built a passionate community of HR professionals who follow them and their show.

Additionally, we talked about the 90s movie “Twister”, a candidate for a future Workplace Movie Hall of Fame show.

This was a really interesting show, thanks to Jon and Wendy for joining us!

Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 418 - Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: American Factory

2020-05-03T20:51:59Z

HR Happy Hour 418 - Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: American Factory

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, it’s the return of “Workplace Movie Hall of Fame” with a deep dive into the 2019 Academy Award winning documentary “American Factory”, the workplace story set in post-financial crisis Ohio, and what happens when a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the shell of an abandoned General Motors automotive plant.

You can listen to the show on the show page HERE, on your favorite podcast app, or by using the widget player below:

Steve and Trish talked about some of they interesting and challenging workplace themes and ideas raised in the movie - how American and Chinese workplace attitudes toward commitment and responsibility to the organization can be very different, how the simple concept of leadership probably does not translate as clearly as we think it might, and how we would all be better off in this global economy to spend more time getting to know and better understand each other’s culture and point of view.

We also discussed some of our own thoughts and observations based on our trips to China over the last five years and our experiences working in the Chinese culture. We love doing the Workplace shows, we hope you enjoy.

Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at www.h3hr.com.

PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 417 - Fertility Benefits in the Workplace

2020-05-01T12:25:11Z

HR Happy Hour 417 - Fertility Benefits in the Workplace

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

Guest: Tammy Sun, Co-Founder & CEO, Carrot Fertility

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This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Tammy Sun, Co-Founder & CEO of Carrot Fertility, a provider of the leading global provider of fertility benefits for the workplace. Carrot’s program includes everything from egg freezing, IVF and adoption, donor and gestational services, and more.

On the show, Tammy shared her perspective and views on fertility benefits, their growing importance to more segments of the workforce, and how organizations can leverage enhanced fertility benefits programs as a strategic benefit to improve employee engagement, retention, and employer brand.

We also discussed of how personally important and meaningful these issues and benefits are for employees, and how employers can use them to create better, more inclusive workplaces.

You can listen to the show on the show page here, using the widget player below, or on your favorite podcast app:

Learn more about Carrot Fertility here.

This was a really interesting show, thanks to Tammy for joining us!

Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts

PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 416 - HR Happy Hour LIVE: What Matters Now for HR Leaders

2020-03-17T19:40:34Z

HR Happy Hour 416 - HR Happy Hour LIVE: What Matters Now for HR Leaders

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

Special Guest Host: Bill Hicks, Ultimate Software

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This week in a special HR Happy Hour Show recorded live at Ultimate Software Connections 2020 and in front of live audience of CHROs and Senior HR leaders, Trish and Steve were joined by Bill Hicks from Ultimate Software to talk about some of the most pressing, challenging, and compelling issues in HR and in the workplace.

We touched a wide range of topics in the conversation - dealing with the current Coronavirus situation and what that means for work and employees, what are some of the more interesting and upcoming developments for HR and HR Tech, and also the upcoming merger of Kronos and Ultimate Software and how HR leaders can make sure to protect their own interests when their HR tech providers are undergoing significant change.

Additionally, we talked about how to re-name a newly merged company, how the continued growth in the labor market drives investment and innovation in HR technology, employee reskilling, AI, employee wellbeing, and lots more.

Listen to the show on the show page HERE, on your favorite podcast app, or by using the widget player below:

This was a fun show, thanks so much to Bill Hicks and everyone at Ultimate Software for hosting us and for a great event.

Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Show wherever you get your podcasts. And learn more at www.hrhappyhour.net.

PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 415 - Addressing Coronavirus in the Workplace

2020-03-15T17:46:41Z

HR Happy Hour 415 - Addressing Coronavirus in the Workplace

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

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Today on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish talked about the most pressing issue facing HR leaders, organizations, and the workplace right now - the Coronavirus outbreak. We talked about some of the challenges facing HR and workplace leaders when dealing with the Coronavirus, the importance of increasing communication and being transparent with employees as this situation develops, and discussed how the disease is directly impacting organizations of all kinds.

In such a fast-moving and uncertain situation, HR has to make sure they remain deeply informed of the latest developments, understand how to prepare for more large scale remote and work from home scenarios, and to think about how individual employees and even their families may be affected. We also shared some of our own observations on the crisis, making decisions around events and business travel, and how to make sure that we remain safe while also making sure we can support our clients and partners.

You can listen to the show on the show page HERE, on your favorite podcast app, or by using the widget player below:

This is such an important topic, we hope we helped you shape some of your thinking and planning for your teams.

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PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 414 - Rethinking Workforce Planning for the New World of Work

2020-03-07T00:42:33Z

HR Happy Hour 414 - Rethinking Workforce Planning for the New World of Work

Guest: Paul Rubenstein, Chief People Officer, Visier

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This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, we were joined by Paul Rubenstein, Chief People Officer at Visier, for a conversation on new ways of thinking about workforce planning, learning agility and reskilling, and avoiding the headcount trap, when planning for the people and skills needed for the future. Traditional, headcount driven workforce planning needs to be reimagined to meet the dynamic and evolving needs of the business, and to help organizations prepare to address skills and capability gaps. We also talked about the importance of learning agility - both from an organizational and HR viewpoint, as well as with individual learners.

Additionally, we talked about transitioning to an HR leadership role from a consulting and business leader role, and how that experience helps shape your role in HR.

You can listen to the show on the show page HERE, on your favorite podcast app, or by using the widget player below:

This was a fun conversation, thanks Paul for joining us.

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PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 413 - Leading with a Servant's Heart

2020-02-25T02:25:52Z

HR Happy Hour 413 - Leading with a Servant’s Heart

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

Guest: Giovanni Gallo, Co-CEO, Compliance Line

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This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Giovanni Gallo, Co-CEO of Compliance Line, a provider of case management, exclusion screening and whistleblower hotline solutions for leaders to gain visibility and clarity to care for their people.

On the show, Giovanni shared his view on Servant Leadership, its definition, the key differences between Servant Leadership and more traditional leadership approaches, and how HR and business leaders can begin to explore using Servant Leadership principles in their organizations.

We discussed the importance of imbibing values of caring in the workplace, how servant leadership is really about making other people’s lives better and more fulfilling, and some of the challenges and barriers that make adopting Servant Leadership a challenge at times.

We also talked about keeping cool under a tornado warning, recording a podcast on your birthday, and more.

You can listen to the show on the show page HERE, on your favorite podcast app, or by using the widget player below:

This was a really interesting show, thanks to Giovanni for joining us!

Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts

PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 412- Should We Keep the Merit Matrix Model?

2020-02-21T23:46:20Z

HR Happy Hour 412- Should We Keep the Merit Matrix Model?

Host: Trish McFarlane

Guest Stephen Bruce, Managing Director at PeopleFluent

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This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Trish was joined by Stephen Bruce, Managing Director at PeopleFluent. Steven is responsible for leading the PeopleFluent business. He's been in the software industry for over 20 years, many of which were spent as a HR leader. Stephen draws on this experience to guide him now as he leads PeopleFluent to designing world-class enterprise HR technologies and talent management software that help companies build and power a productive workforce.

Stephen begins by sharing how someone working in human resources can parlay that career into other related fields, such as HR technology and software design. Trish and Stephen then move to discussing the merit matrix and why it is a flawed process. Stephen shares insights on how organizations can enhance their approach using workforce analytics. It's a great episode for anyone practicing HR who goes through the annual compensation process with your leaders.

You can listen to the show on the show page here, on your favorite podcast app, or by using the widget player below:

Learn more about PeopleFluent here, and connect with Stephen on Linkedin here.

This was a really interesting show, thanks to Stephen for coming on the show and sharing his insights with us!

PODCAST: HR Happy Hour 411 - The HR Happy Hour 2020 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show

2020-02-19T18:01:10Z

HR Happy Hour 411 - The HR Happy Hour 2020 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show

Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane

The HR Happy Hour show is supported by Paychex. Paychex makes it simple for businesses of all sizes to pay and manage their employees. They make payroll easy and automatic and they handle benefits programs. Paychex guides businesses through their human resources challenges by keeping them up to date with ever-changing laws and regulations. Learn more at paychex.com

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This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish return with their Annual Academy Awards Preview and Predictions Show. We will break down all the important Oscar categories - Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading and Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Documentary and share some commentary, opinions, and predictions on who will walk away with the statues on Sunday night.

You can listen to the show on the show page HERE, on your favorite podcast app, or by using the widget player below:

This will be a tremendously fun show, as it is every year, and thanks to our loyal HR Happy Hour listeners for hanging out with us as we talk about something other than HR for a change.

Tweet us your picks for Oscar 2020 - hit us up @HRHappyHour with the hashtag #HRHappyHour.

Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.