Transforming HR for Small Businesses: Paychex's Expertise and Solutions Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Josh Carty, HR Services Area Manager, Paychex Our conversation with Josh Carty covers the latest trends and innovations in HR technology, with a focus on how Paychex is empowering small and mid-sized businesses to navigate the evolving la…

Unlocking HR's Potential in the AI Revolution Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Aashna Kircher, Group General Manager, Office of the CHRO & Cristina Goldt, General Manager, Workforce and Payroll Today we are with Aashna Kircher and Cristina Goldt at the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas, recording on the beautiful Workday Forever Foward …

Will AI Help to Reduce Employee Burnout, or to Increase it? Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest:Gabriela Burlacu, Senior Manager at Upwork Research Institute In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Gabby Burlacu about Upwork's latest research into the impact that AI tools may have on productivity and employee burnout. During the conversation they discuss…

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…

AI in HR Tech: The Latest from Workday Rising Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Kathy Pham, Vice President, Artificial Intelligence, Workday & Dave Wachtel, General Manager, Talent Products, Workday Today we are with Kathy Pham and Dave Wachtel at Workday Rising in Las Vegas, recording on the beautiful Workday Forever Foward Tour Bus. We are…

HR Tech 2024: Exploring Major Themes in AI and HR Technology Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Mervyn Dinnen, Principal Analyst of Two Heads Consulting and Host of HR Means Business Today, Steve and Trish were at the 2024 HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas. They met with Mervyn Dinnen to catch up on current trends and topics that are top …

The 'Quest' to Revolutionize HR Tech Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Hubert Winter, Senior Director at Quest Diagnostics Today we are continuing our conversations from Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. Steve and Trish met with Hubert Winter to talk about their HR journey with Oracle Cloud HCM. - HR technology journey at Quest Diagnostics - Sc…

Beyond the Classroom: Real World Experience and Football Predictions Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to talk about life outside of the classroom walls. - Internships and Their Impact on Post-Graduation Opportunities - Internship Experiences and Requirements - Ind…

Transforming Healthcare with Innovative HR technology Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Elina Petrillo, VP, Head of HR Technology at Northwell Health Today, Steve and Trish are at Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas. They spoke with Elina Petrillo about transforming HR processes in healthcare with AI. - Northwell Health's Digital Transformation Jo…

Engaging and Retaining the Gen Z Workforce Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Danielle Farage, Gen Z Talent Strategist, Speaker, and Content Creator In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Danielle Farage, leading Gen Z and Future of Work writer, researcher and influencer. During the conversation they talk about changing generational attitudes to work …

Evaluating and Adopting Innovative HR Technology Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Don Weinstein, Strategic advisor, Venture investor and Corporate board member Today, Steve and Trish met with Don Weinstein to discuss innovations in HR technology and the importance of AI, particularly in recruiting, learning, and help desk management. - The …

Workplace Movie Hall of Fame: America's Sweethearts Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Today, Steve and Trish discuss the Netflix documentary "America's Sweethearts: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders," which explores the high-pressure, low-compensation world of professional cheerleading. The documentary reveals the rigorous recruitment process, where c…

Managing and Engaging a Multi-Generational and Multi-Skilled Workforce Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Catherine Hambleton-Gray, People Director at Eurocell PLC In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with Catherine Hambleton-Gray, People Director at Eurocell PLC, a FTSE100 listed company in the construction and building supplies sector. During the conve…

Innovating Mental Health Care through Human Connection Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Rett Kearbey, CEO & Co-Founder of Sholder; Austin Baker, President of HRO Partners Today, Steve and Trish met with Rett and Austin to talk about modern mental health care for today's workplace. - Founding a mental health startup to provide affordable sup…

Creating Stronger Communities through Faith-based Leadership Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Dave Schunk, President & CEO of Volunteers of America Colorado Today, Steve and Trish met with Dave Schunk from Volunteers of America Colorado about faith-based leadership in the modern workplace. - Career transition from private sector to nonprofit…

Embracing Total Talent Thinking Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Matt Alder, Talent Acquisition Futurist, Podcast Host and Co-author In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Talent Acquisition Futurist, Podcast Host and co-author Matt Alder about the emerging trends in hiring and retention. During the conversation they cover: The emergence of skills-based …

Fairways to Future Business and Election Insights Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to chat about the use of golf as a platform for networking, team building, and deal-making in the business world. They highlight the physical and social benefits of golf as well. Th…

Workplace Movie Hall of Fame - Up in the Air Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Today, Steve and Trish bring the next episode of the Workplace Movie Hall of Fame series. This week, they explore the workplace issues and themes within the movie, Up in the Air. - Achieving work/life balance - Corporate layoffs and the impact on employees and HR professi…

Supporting Working Parents: The Impact of Childcare Benefits Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Jessica Harrah, Chief People Officer, KinderCare Today, Steve and Trish met with Jessica Harrah from KinderCare Learning Companies to talk about the latest data from their Parent Confidence Index survey - Childcare challenges for working parents in …

People - The Heart of the Supply Chain Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Maria Villablanca, Founder of Villablanca Consulting and Host of Transform Talks Today, Steve and Trish sat down with Maria Villablanca to talk about the significance of supply chain management on the workplace and everyday life. - Supply chain complexity, demand, and d…

Battling Burnout: HR Strategies for Employee Well-Being Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Colin Minto, HR & TA leader In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Colin Minto, an experienced HR and TA leader, about his own experience of burnout and how he has been able to use this to advise, help and support HR & TA professionals to address their own and their …

HR Legends on the Evolution of Work and Technology Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Meg Bear, Don Weinstein, Cecile Alper-Leroux, Gretchen Alarcon, Mike Carden, Lisa Sterling Today, Steve and Trish brought the HR Tech Legends to the show to talk about the evolution of work and technology over the last 15 years. - Disruptive technology in HR…

15 Years of Conversations: Celebrating with the HR Happy Hour Show OG's Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guests: Lance Haun, Lois Melbourne, Robin Schooling, and Lisa Rosendahl Today, Steve and Trish sat down with four of the original guests of the HR Happy Hour Show! They reflected on their experiences on the show, sharing memories and insights on…

Benefits Essentials for the 5 Generation Workforce Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Tom Hammond, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships and Business Development, Paychex Today, we met with Tom Hammond to talk about comprehensive and diverse benefits solutions for different generations in the workforce. - Benefits and employee engagement - …

Marketing Excellence: Nike's Swoosh Tactics, NBA Playoff Fever, and Fake News Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer met up to cover a variety of fun and engaging topics. Hear their thoughts, opinions, and predictions on today's show. - Nike's marketing strategies, including l…

The Evolution of Creating Better Workplace Experiences Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Nick Holmes, VP of Employee Experience at Avalere Health In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Nick Holmes, VP of Employee Experience at Avalere Health, and recently named one of the 10 most influential thinkers in HR Technology by CIO Business World magazine. During…

A 15 Year Celebration of the HR Happy Hour Show Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Today, we sat down to take a look back at the last 15 years of the HR Happy Hour Show. Hear the story of how the show began, and the many ways it has evolved through the years. From its humble beginnings as a call-in talk show to becoming a staple podcast in the HR com…

Creating a Dynamic Workforce: Innovating Employment, Growth, and Transitions Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Abigail Britnell, European Account Manager at Top Employers Institute In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Abigail Britnell from global certification consultancy Top Employers Institute about their latest research on how to create, develop and …

Unlocking Connection: The Power of Thoughtful Questions in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed Guest: Topaz Adizes, Founder of The Skin Deep Today, we met with Topaz Adizes from The Skin Deep to discuss the significance of asking thoughtful questions to build better workplace relationships. They emphasized the importance of creating a sa…

Unpacking the Insights: A Deep Dive into Qualtrics X4 Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer talk about key insights from Qualtrics X4: The Experience Management Summit in Salt Lake City, UT. - AI, customer satisfaction, and feedback in the organization - AI's role in improvin…

European Talent Trends Every HR Leader Should Know Host: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Rhea Moss & Eric Gelle, iCIMS In this episode Mervyn Dinnen talks to Rhea Moss and Eric Gelle from Talent Acquisition technology providers, iCIMS, about their latest workforce insights research focused on the European talent market. During the conversation they analyse ke…

Using AI and Skills Technology to Empower Business Leaders Host: Steve Boese Guest: Yvette Cameron, Senior Vice President, Global Product Strategy, Oracle Cloud HCM Today, we have Yvette Cameron on the show to discuss the current state of AI in HR, emphasizing the need for bold adoption and rapid integration into enterprise software. - AI adoption …

Harnessing AI to Transform the Job Search and Recruitment Process Host: Trish Steed Guest: Fred Goff, Co-Founder & CEO of Jobcase Today, Trish sat down with Fred Goff of Jobcase to talk about the potential of AI to transform job search and recruitment processes. - Harnessing AI for job search and recruitment - Empowering workers through AI and comm…

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…