The Lift

Are you getting your money's worth from your HR function? Part 2 with HR Happy Hour’s Trish Steed & Steve Boese

September 1, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Have you ever had this thought? “I have an HR problem. They’re too slow. Too reactive. Too focused on process and compliance.” Here's an uncomfortable possibility: the HR you're complaining about may just be the HR you bought.If you've only ever funded HR for compliance and recruiting, don't be surprised when that's all you get. Part two in our series about getting the most out of your HR function is about what you're responsible for as a business leader, and how to fix it when it’s broken.Topic Highlights:– The HR-to-employee ratio you should be targeting – How to make the case to a CFO who only cares about EBITDA – The three questions to ask to find out if you've got a real HR partner– Why AI is the best argument for investing more in HR, not less Guest Bio:Trish Steed is CEO and principal analyst at H3 HR Advisors, and a former HR executive across Big Four, healthcare, and IT. Steve Boese is an H3 HR co-founder and a program chair of the HR Technology Conference.Episode Links:Part 1: The Hidden Weight of HRH3 HR AdvisorsHR Happy Hour Media NetworkConnect with Us:theliftpod.comLet’s stay in touchSubscribe to The LiftFind Ben online: LinkedIn | InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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