The HR Career Navigator & How To Evaluate HR Tech Vendors E179
Aug 23, 2024
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Explore the newly launched HR Career Navigator, designed to support HR professionals in their career advancement. Discover why being a Chief HR Officer can be challenging and what distinct HR skills drive success in high-growth companies. Delve into the evolving HR tech landscape, focusing on the importance of vendor positioning and the impact of AI and conversational tech. Learn about emerging companies like Paradox and GLOAT, and find out how to effectively evaluate HR tech vendors for your organization.
The HR Career Navigator is a valuable tool aiding professionals in identifying suitable career paths and addressing skill gaps.
Evaluating HR Tech vendors requires a thorough examination of product features, target audience, and the quality of support provided.
Deep dives
Career Navigation for HR Professionals
A new career planning tool has been launched to assist HR professionals in navigating their career paths. Users can upload their LinkedIn resumes to receive personalized career path suggestions that align with their skills and experiences. The system also connects them with volunteer career coaches for guidance. This tool aims to address the skill gaps within the HR profession and facilitate career development, allowing users to explore roles like Chief Learning Officer (CLO) and access training resources from the Josh Verson Academy.
Transforming HR Functions
The conversation highlights a shift in HR from being a mere cost center to becoming a strategic partner in organizational growth. Many companies still view their HR departments as fulfillment centers, which limits their potential impact on productivity, diversity, and workforce mobility. The necessity for HR transformation is underscored, with the current profession identified as lacking the skills required to meet evolving business demands. The Career Navigator is presented as a critical resource to help HR professionals not only develop their skills but also contribute meaningfully to their organizations.
Evaluating HR Technology Vendors
As the HR tech landscape becomes increasingly complex, selecting the right vendors is essential for successful implementation. When evaluating different products, it's important to assess their features, the target audience for their design, and the support provided by their management teams. Additionally, the effectiveness of a vendor's sales and marketing strategies can significantly impact the overall customer experience. Identifying companies like AI pioneers in talent management and Paradox, which excels in conversational AI for recruiting, showcases the importance of thorough vendor evaluation in this dynamic market.
In this week’s podcast I describe the HR Career Navigator and the role of HR skills and capabilities in HR and business transformation. Then, as we approach HR Tech season, I give you my three steps to evaluating HR Tech vendors.