Prioritizing Employee Experience for Frontline Workers Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: John Hadeed, US Vice President, People & Culture at Primark Today, we met with John Hadeed from Primark to talk about the importance of the employee experience for frontline workers. We look at the dynamic retail landscape, focusing on Primark's strategic…

The Play by Play - Cryptocurrency Basics with a Digital Assets Trader Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer Guest: Collin Kanyuck, Digital Asset Execution Service Analyst This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talked with Collin Kanyuck about cryptocurrency investing and trading and what you need to know to get st…

Vulnerability, Leadership, and Trust in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer, UKG Today, we spoke with Pat Wadors of UKG about the importance of vulnerability and trust in the workplace. Some of the topics we discussed are: - Building trust in organizations through vulnerability and accountability - …

Overcoming the Roadblocks to a Better Employee Experience Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Kate Featherstone, Product Manager at MHR In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Kate Featherstone, Product Manager at HR Software specialists MHR, about their latest research into improving employee experience. During the conversation they discuss: Why employee ex…

Inclusion Crusade 18 - Enhancing Workplace Bereavement Policies: Incorporating Pet Loss Support Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Erika Sinner, CEO of Directorie Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. This week I sat down with Erika Sinner, CE…

Dare to be Naive: Harnessing the Good in Business and People Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Joshua Berry, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Econic and Author of Dare to Be Naive Today, we met with author Joshua Berry to talk about his new book, Dare to be Naive and its impact on people and the workplace. We explored the intricate dynamic…

Understanding Employee Experience and the Moments that Matter Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Nicky Hoyland, CEO and Co-Founder of Huler In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Nicky Hoyland, CEO and Co-Founder of Employee Experience platform Huler, about the increasing focus on retention, engagement and experience. During the conversation they discuss: …

Strategies for Reducing Employee Burnout and Supporting Mental Well-being Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Dr. Belinda Carrasco, Clinical Director, Koa Health Today, we spoke with Dr. Belinda Carrasco from Koa Health about how work-related stress leads to burnout and how to prevent it. We discussed how to foster a postitive work environment b…

Overcoming Addiction and Supporting Others in Their Healing Journey Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Bryan Wempen, Author, F**K My Demons Today, we met with author Bryan Wempen to talk about addiction, mental health, and self-exploration. In this episode, we explored Bryan's transformative experience of overcoming addiction and the profound …

Learning and Recruiting Trends for 2024 from LinkedIn Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Liam Walsh, Senior Director of Talent Strategic Initiatives, LinkedIn Today, we met with Liam Walsh of LinkedIn to talk about how the landscape of recruiting and learning is changing. In this episode, we explore the evolution of skills-based hiring, emphas…

HR’s Role in the Reinvention of Work Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute In this episode Mervyn talks to Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute, about their latest research on the reinvention of work and the roles that Generative AI, taskification and job disrup…

2024 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Patrick Boese, Film Student at Boston University & Content Creator The 2024 Academy Awards are just around the corner and we can't wait to see who will take home the top awards. On this episode, we break down all the nominees and give our expert predictions on who will…

Inclusion Crusade 17 - Equity in Action: Affirmative Strategies, Self-Care, and Workplace Leadership Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, see…

Unlocking Potential: Navigating Autism in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Keith Wargo, CEO of Autism Speaks Today, we met with Keith Wargo of Autism Speaks to explore how to foster neurodiversity in the workplace. In this episode, we look at the dynamic landscape of autism in the workplace, shedding light on Autism Speaks' mis…

Atmospheric Rivers, The New World of VR, and Super Bowl Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer have a lot to cover! In this podcast episode, they chat about how atmospheric rivers are messing with the world's water supply, and look at how Apple's hot new VR system is performin…

Workplace Mental Health Trends and Insights for HR Leaders Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Melissa Frieswick, President of Koa Health Today, we spoke with Melissa Frieswick about about workplace stress and mental health trends for 2024. We talked about the critical aspects of mental health and wellbeing within the workplace, emphasizing the …

Supporting HR Strategies and Priorities for 2024 Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Kay Phelps, CEO & founder of Consultancy PR in HR In this episode Mervyn talks to Kay Phelps about their latest research on HR priorities for the year ahead in both the US and UK, and the support they need from the HR Technology sector. They discuss: - The key findings from…

The Menopause Revolution in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Joanna Strober, CEO & Founder, Midi Health Today, we met with Joanna Strober of Midi Health to talk about a new revolution in the workplace - menopause care! We chat about the transformative impact of menopause on the workplace, exploring expert insights on hormone im…

Inclusion Crusade 16 - Thriving at Work: Nurturing Wellness, Mental Health, and More Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported.…

Personal and Professional Leadership for 2024 Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO of PILOT Today, we met with Ben Brooks to discuss 2024 trends and the evolving terrain of entrepreneurship, leadership, and professionalism within the remote work era. The conversation addressed the nuances of efficiency, diversity, equit…

Digital Screening for Smart Hiring in HR Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Ben Mones, CEO & founder, Fama In this episode Mervyn talks to Ben Mones (CEO & founder at Fama) about how AI enabled online and social media background screening helps identify the right people, and the key findings from their Misconduct at Work report. They discuss: - What is onl…

Revolutionizing Work: A Conversation on Generative AI and HR Innovation Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Anthony Abbatiello, Workforce Transformation Leader, PwC Today, we met with Anthony Abbatiello from PwC to explore the transformative impact of Generative AI on businesses and the evolving workforce. We dive into the AI era, discovering t…

Welcome to the New Year: Work Analysis, Election Updates, and Game Time Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer start the new year with a bang! In today's episode, they dive into the details of work life in 2024, including the buzz around pay raises and what's changing up the m…

HR Happy New Year 2024! Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Today, we explore the dynamic landscape of work in 2024, from individual goals and resolutions to our 15-year anniversary celebration with exciting future plans. The discussion covers workplace diversity, universal languages, and the transformative impact of AI on compensation structures and …

Recruiting, Mentoring, and Growth: Lessons from a Career in Pro Sports Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Lou DePaoli, Pesident of the Executive Search and Team Consulting Division at General Sports Worldwide This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance soluti…

2024 & The Year of Trust - Redefining our Relationship With Work Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Neil Pickering, Senior Manager HR Innovation at UKG In this episode Mervyn talks to Neil Pickering from UKG about the research and findings behind their 2024 HR Megatrends. They discuss: - The varied needs of different generations in the workforce - Personal…

UNLEASH Conversations: Getting Comfortable with Wellbeing and Gen Z Trends Host: Trish Steed Guest: Mervyn Dinnen Today on the HR Happy Hour Show, Trish Steed is joined by Mervyn Dinnen to chat about employee wellbeing and Gen Z in the workplace. - HR technology evolution - Trends in technology and remote work at the UNLEASH global conference - Wor…

The Play by Play – Year in Review and Predictions for 2024 Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer share the 2023 year in review from top music, sports, movies, games, and news. Ready for some 2024 predictions? We have some good ones - listen in! - Taylor Swift's 2023 tour and …

Inclusion Crusade 15 - Navigating Year-End Mental Health & Productivity for a Fresh Start Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and suppo…

Meeting HR Challenges with Innovative Technology Solutions Host: Steve Boese Guests: Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer at isolved & Julie Montgomery, Vice President of HR at Community First Credit Union Today, Steve met with Amy Mosher and Julie Montgomery at the isolved Connect conference to talk about how HR leaders can tackle their challenges wit…

HR Means Business 16: Creating a Resilient Culture of Equitable Flexibility and Empathetic Leadership Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guests: Robert Ordever, Managing Director Europe and Stuart Cheeseman, European Strategist, O.C. Tanner In this episode Mervyn talks to Robert Ordever (Managing Director Europe) and Stuart Cheeseman (European Strategist) from O.…

The Essentials of Payroll Year-End and Starting 2024 Off Right Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Tom Hammond, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships, and Business Development, Paychex 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 …

Understanding Workplace Stress: Employee Well-Being and Mental Health Strategies Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Dr. Sophie Dix, VP of Content at Koa Health Today, we spoke with Dr. Sophie Dix, a behavioral neuroscientist, about workplace stress and it's impact on employees' mental health. - Addressing stress in the workplace - Stress, its c…

Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: Barbie Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed 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.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you need to simplify your tax filing or streamlin…

HR Means Business 15: HR's Role in Promoting Financial Wellness and Reducing Money Stigma Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Jamie Lawrence, Head of Marketing at Bippit In this episode Mervyn talks to Jamie Lawrence from financial software specialists Bippit, about their latest research into the stigma around Financial Wellbeing in the workplace and how HR…

UNLEASH Conversations: Exploring HR Meta Trends for 2024 Hosts: Trish Steed & Mervyn Dinnen Guests: Maryann Abbajay, Chief Revenue Officer, SAP SuccessFactors Today on the HR Happy Hour Show, Trish and Mervyn were joined by Maryann Abbajay on the main stage at UNLEASH to examine the HR trends for 2024 in workforce management and retention. - Career…

Innovation and Customer Success in HCM Technology Host: Steve Boese Guests: Pragya (Malhotra) Gupta, Chief Product Officer and Geoff Webb, Vice President Solutions, Product, and Marketing Strategy Today, Steve met with Pragya and Geoff at isolved Connect 2023 to talk about advancements and innovations in HR technology at isolved. - HR technology in…

UNLEASH Conversations: Connecting Talent to Opportunity Host: Trish Steed Guests: Madeline Laurano, Founder at Aptitude Research and Amanda Hahn, Chief Marketing Officer at HireVue Today, Trish met with Madeline Laurano and Amanda Hahn at UNLEASH World in Paris to talk about connecting talent to opportunity in the workplace. - Madeline's session wi…

Leadership Lessons in Embracing Pets at Work Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Lori Bradley, VP of Talent and Inclusion, Chewy 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.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think a…

One Year of The Play by Play: A Milestone Celebration Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer take a look back on their first year of podcasting and make some predictions for the future. - Podcast highlights and interviews from the past year - Sports predictions and analysis - …

How Gen Z Thinks about Work, Business, and More: A Year of The Play by Play Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guests: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer, Hosts of The Play by Play podcast 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 size…

HR Happy Hour - LIVE from the 2023 HR Technology Conference Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guests: Mervyn Dinnen, Madeline Laurano, and George LaRocque This podcast episode is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Join us LIVE from the HR Technology Confe…

The Play by Play 17 - The New Era of Marketing for Gen Z Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer are back with a great episode all about marketing to Gen Z. They chat about: - New job opportunities, income sources, and the influencer culture - Marketing to Gen Z through TikTok …

The Next Chapter for Dayforce: Unlocking Potential and Empowering People Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Leagh Turner, co-CEO, Dayforce Today, we spoke with Leagh Turner from the Ceridian Insights conference in Las Vegas, NV. We talked about their big announcements and recent innovations. - Ceridian's new identity and product, Dayforce, focu…

Modernizing HR with a leading CHRO Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guest: Don Robertson, CHRO, Northwestern Mutual 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.Think stress-free payroll isn’t possible? Think again. Whether you…

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 Resour…

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 ad…

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…

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 i…