The Workplace Minute from the HR Happy Hour Media Network

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 breaks down the key findings from Glassdoor’s Beyond the Gap: Women’s Compensation Report and explores why pay disparities between men and women continue decades after the issue first entered the national conversation.
The episode examines the historical roots of the gender pay gap, the economic forces that sustain it, and the impact of the “motherhood penalty,” where women’s careers often stall after having children while men’s careers frequently accelerate.
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 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!
A new AI assistant being tested at Burger King can listen to employee conversations with customers, track friendliness, and analyze tone of voice. The tool, called “Patty,” is designed to give managers insight into how employees interact with customers.
But do tools like this go too far and erode trust and employee safety?
In this episode Steve explores the rapid growth of digital employee monitoring tools, from AI conversation analysis to Slack status tracking, and what they mean for trust, performance, and leadership. We also discuss how employees react when they know they’re being watched and what managers should do instead of relying on surveillance technology.
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 discusses how AI-driven layoffs are no longer theoretical. With Block announcing plans to reduce its workforce by 40% and citing automation as a driving force, the disruption of white-collar work has entered a new phase.
In this episode, we examine how leaders like Jamie Dimon, Dario Amodei, and Andy Jassy are signaling significant job displacement ahead, and whether “AI transformation” is sometimes becoming convenient cover for cost cutting. We also explore the implications for early-career professionals and why accountability for workforce disruption must start at the top.
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 discusses how politics is no longer something employees leave at home — it now shapes identity, safety, and belonging at work. In this episode, we explore why neutrality is becoming harder to maintain, how generational expectations are changing corporate silence, and why leaders may need courage more than caution in today’s climate.
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 shares data from a new national report which shows many American workers are far from prepared for retirement, with limited savings, uneven access to workplace plans, and growing financial pressures competing for every dollar. In this episode, we break down the state of retirement readiness and why employers may hold the key to improving financial security for the future.
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.