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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion: How Employee Resource Groups Drive Change Oct 06, 2023

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HR Means Business 14: Fostering Diversity and Inclusion: How Employee Resource Groups Drive Change Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Paul Modley In this episode Mervyn talks to Paul Modley, Director Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at talent solutions business AMS about how to move DEI initiatives up the corporate agenda and the key role that Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) play. They discuss: - Delivering value from DEI initiatives - What are Employee Resource Groups and what value can they give - Getting ERGs on the corporate agenda - How you can reward and incentivise ERGs - Importance of intersectional thinking between ERGs - Best approaches to gain leadership support and sponsorship for ERGs and DEI initiatives Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app!

Oracle CloudWorld 2023: Continued Innovation, Momentum and Leadership Oct 03, 2023

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Oracle CloudWorld 2023: Continued Innovation, Momentum and Leadership Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Yvette Cameron, Senior Vice President, Global Product Strategy, Oracle Cloud HCM Today, we spoke with Yvette Cameron, live from Oracle CloudWorld 2023 about their current HCM product strategy. - The latest product innovations and customer adoption rates - Adopting a skills-based approach to talent management - Generative AI and the potential impact on HR - How AI and HR technology support the employee experience Learn more about Oracle HCM here Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Today's College World: Tech Trends, Unique Majors, and Graduation Insights Sep 29, 2023

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The Play by Play 16 - Navigating Today's College World: Tech Trends, Unique Majors, and Graduation Insights Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer are back with a fun episode all about the college world of today! They chat about: - How technology and AI are changing the modern college landscape - Unusual college majors - College graduation rates and gender differences - Name-that-mascot game - Quote of the show Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

HR Tech Conference Preview: Making Progress on Pay Equity Sep 26, 2023

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HR Tech Conference Preview: Making Progress on Pay Equity Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Heather Bussing, Employment Attorney, Writer & Law Professor This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out today. Today, we spoke with Heather Bussing about her upcoming session at the HR Technology Conference, 'It's Not About the Money: Building a Culture of Fairness with Pay Equity'. She is part of the Women in Tech program and is ready to share the importance of pay equity and pay transparency in the workplace. We also talked about how AI can be used to help with biases, the importance of data quality, and using data to solvee HR issues. Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Mastering the Dynamics of Hybrid Work Sep 22, 2023

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HR Means Business 13: Mastering the Dynamics of Hybrid Work Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Gary Cookson In this episode Mervyn talks to Gary Cookson, author of the book 'HR For Hybrid Working' about how hybrid working is different and why HR professionals need to adapt their approaches to make sure that it works for everyone. They discuss: - Redesigning work to meet employees' needs, and why we shouldn't be led by tasks - Importance of defining hybrid working - Impact on organisational design - Designing home as a co-working space - Maintaining relationships and connectivity with team members while supporting our people Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe to all of the HR Happy Hour Media Network shows on your favorite podcast app!

Scaling Impact Through Women's Affinity Groups and Mentorship Sep 19, 2023

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Scaling Impact Through Women's Affinity Groups and Mentorship Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Bettina Greene-Thompson, Co-Director of Corporate Marketing & Communication for Mental Health and Well-Being at Amazon This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out today. Today, we spoke with Bettina Greene-Thompson about how Amazon has developed women's affinity groups to create a sense of community and inclusion. - Creatiing women's affinity groups in the workplace - The importance of mentorship - How Amazon’s affinity groups and communities have influenced their accessibility efforts - Advice for small companies who want to build their community Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

HR Tech Conference Preview: Innovation in HR Tech Sep 12, 2023

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HR Tech Conference Preview: Innovation in HR Tech Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: George LaRocque, Founder of WorkTech and Innovation Summit Chair at the HR Technology Conference This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out today. Today, we spoke with George LaRocque about the upcoming Innovation Summit at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. He is leading the pre-conference event for attendees to meet new partners, extend existing relationships, and explore new and innovative business models. Make sure to attend on Monday, October 9th. We also took some time to delve into life as a parent of college age children and the recent active shooter lockdown and critical incident response at UNC. Register for HROI here and use discount code HRHappyHour Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Crafting Connections through the Power of Storytelling Sep 05, 2023

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Crafting Connections through the Power of Storytelling Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Elena Valentine, CEO & Co-Founder of Skill Scout Films This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out today. Today, we spoke with Elena Valentine from Skill Scout Films about the power of storytelling in life and the workplace. - Importance of telling good stories - How to capture culture through film - Connecting people to a mission - The value of work - Personal stories of why we do what we do Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Tech Talk: Food Science, Cell Phones, and College Football Fever Sep 01, 2023

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The Play by Play 15 - Tech Talk: Food Science, Cell Phones, and College Football Fever Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer are back to school and excited to share the latest episode with you! Today, they chat about: - The FDA, an introduction of cell-cultivated meat, and how this affects GenZ - The latest cell phone technology - Fall sports and college football picks for the year - Quote of the show Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

The Power of Storytelling in the Workplace Aug 29, 2023

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The Power of Storytelling in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Melanie Steinbach, Chief People Officer, MasterClass This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. After years of being in survival mode amidst a global pandemic, HR leaders have been challenged to get back to business — ushering in the era of the dynamic workplace. In our 7th Annual Pulse of HR Report, find out how these leaders are optimizing the work experience regardless of where it’s done, addressing widening generational gaps, and increasing productivity not just for their employees, but also themselves. Visit paychex.com/awia to check it out today. This week we met with Melanie Steinbach from MasterClass to talk about the benefits of using storytelling in leadership development. - The development of MasterClass at Work - Importance of personal stories in leadership and learning - Advice for HR leaders in how to incorporate storytelling in the workplace - Developing essential workplace skills Thank you for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

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