Leadership team

Steve is one of the Co-Founders of H3 HR Advisors, a leading HR technology advisory and services consultancy.

Since 2013, Steve has been the Program Chair and host of the HR Technology Conference, the world’s largest gathering of the global HR Technology community, and authors a monthly HR Technology Column for Human Resource Executive magazine. He is a frequent speaker and author on topics in Human Resources, HR technology, and the world of work.

Steve created and has co-hosted since 2009 the HR Happy Hour Show and Podcast , the longest running and most downloaded podcast in the Human Resources field. In 2017 he co-created and launched the “HR Happy Hour Show on Alexa”, the first Human Resources podcast for Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. In 2022, the HR Happy Hour on Alexa was re-launched as the “Workplace Minute” powered by H3 HR Advisors, for Amazon Alexa devices.

Steve has spoken at numerous events in Human Resources and HR technology all over the world, including events in Barcelona, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Karen is the Business Manager and Principal Analyst, Learning & Development of H3 HR Advisors.

Beginning in 2019, Karen has been working with teams to promote their organizational needs.  Karen is a team player who enjoys working with others, contributing to larger goals, engaging with our partners, and establishing a direct line of communication.

Previously, Karen served 15 years as an elementary educator and administrator. She graduated from Rockford University with a MA in Instructional Strategies and Brain-Based Learning and a BS in Elementary Education from McKendree College.