The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network

he Workplace Minute
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!
AI promised to save time. So why do workers feel busier? In this episode Steve dives into emerging evidence that AI adoption often leads to longer hours, more multitasking, and creeping expectations for speed. We’ll talk about what that means for burnout, fairness, and the responsibility leaders have to build healthier norms around how work expands in the AI era.
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NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report here
The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

The Workplace Minute
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 he growing caregiving crisis and why it is becoming one of the most powerful forces pushing women out of the U.S. workforce. New research shows caregiving responsibilities now outweigh pay and career concerns as a driver of voluntary exits, especially in workplaces where flexibility is limited. What does this mean for retention, equity, and the future of talent strategy? And how can HR and business leaders respond with policies and support that reflect how people actually live?
To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.
NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report here
The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

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The Workplace Minute
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!
On this episode of the Workplace Minute, Steve takes on one of the most predictable workplace headlines of the year: claims that the Super Bowl will cost U.S. employers billions in “lost productivity.” We break down why these studies are misleading at best, why time off and flexibility are not a crisis, and why the Super Bowl should be viewed as a shared cultural moment that can actually build connection, morale, and humanity at work.
To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.
NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report here
The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

The Workplace Minute
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 examines how the first year of the second Trump administration has reshaped the climate for work and workers in the United States.
Looking beyond headlines and politics, we examine what Year One has meant from the worker’s perspective. With unemployment still relatively low but white-collar job insecurity rising, the balance of power between employers and employees has shifted in noticeable ways. Return-to-office mandates, persistent corporate layoffs, a retreat from public DEI commitments, and changes in regulatory posture have all combined to create a workplace environment that feels less certain and less safe for many employees.
To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.
NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report here
The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.

The Workplace Minute
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 we examine a significant shift at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under the Donald Trump administration. After decades focused on protecting workers from harassment and discrimination, the EEOC’s new public posture, including calls for complaints from white male workers who feel disadvantaged by DEI efforts, signals a sharp change in tone and priorities.
What does this mean for HR and business leaders who are still working to close pay gaps, improve representation, and build more equitable workplaces? We explore the historical role of the EEOC, why this shift matters, and how organizations can continue advancing fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for all workers despite a rapidly changing political and regulatory environment.
To listen to the Workplace Minute powered by H3 HR Advisors on Amazon Alexa – add the Workplace Minute by H3 HR Advisors skill to your Amazon Echo device’s Flash Briefing or Daily News Update.
NEW: Download the H3 HR Advisors 2026 Workplace Trends Report here
The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman – The future of HR has arrived. Will you – and your company – be a part of it? Learn about Human Intelligence at Workhuman.com and join their force for good.