HR Happy Hour Episode 506 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Ian Schrader and Tony Irovic This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Financial capital has long been established as a key driver of business performance, but today, business leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of their human capital in driving success. Download Paychex’s latest guide to discover why breaking down the silos between HR and finance can result in better business strategy and growth, as well as 14 simple HR metrics your teams should be tracking, and why.  To download the e-book, visit payx.me/FDMresearch.   This week, we met with the hosts of Waterloo Table Talk, a couple of high school seniors who have great insight into the next generation entering the workforce. - Ian/Tony background and college plans - Importance of community involvement and outside of school experiences - What schools can be doing to prepare kids for the future - Skills training and teamwork - Starting a podcast/networking/communication Check out the Waterloo Table Talk podcast here Thank you Ian and Tony, for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.