The Josh Bersin Company What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas - HR Tech 2025-6
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Sep 19, 2025 The podcast dives into the bustling landscape of HR technology and the significant shift brought by AI investments. With $800 billion funneled into AI this year, there's an overflow of tools for HR tech buyers—almost like a candy store! Key insights include the emergence of 'super managers' and the rise of conversational AI, highlighted by Galileo's competition with ChatGPT. It’s a crucial time for selecting the right vendors, emphasizing the importance of addressing problems over products. The conversation wraps up with a look ahead at evolving HR dynamics.
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AI Is Now The Primary Corporate Agenda
- AI infrastructure investment this year is enormous and reshapes corporate priorities.
- Josh Bersin says top platform spending (~$800–$900B) makes AI the #1 agenda in many firms.
HR Vendor Market Is Boiling Over
- HR vendor activity exploded at HR Tech as companies pivot toward agents and AI.
- Josh Bersin observed more vendors and acquisitions as firms race to add AI capabilities.
Automation Will Reshape HR Roles
- Automation will change HR headcount ratios and routine work dramatically.
- Josh Bersin notes HR staffing benchmarks (~1:100) are likely to shift due to automation in services and recruiting.