The HR Huddle

Send us a textIn this episode of HR, We Have a Problem as Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner Teri Zipper, and guest Sophie Wyne, CEO, and Co-Founder at Ariglad, get into the huddle to talk about the hot but often hard-to-define topic of the employee experience, declines in productivity, and how a human-first approach correlates to organizational success. Key points they discuss:↪️ Defining the “employee experience” and the increasing challenges C-suite executives face ↪️ Driving employee engagement with transparency and communication and the importance of using data and metrics to track success ↪️ Demonstrating organizational culture and the employee experience to top talent from the first touchpoint↪️ The impact of AI and role of ChatGPT in improving the employee experience↪️ What it means when leading with a human-first approach Don’t miss this insightful episode! Follow the host, guest, companies mentioned, and articles they discuss below:Sapient Insights Group: @sapientinsightsTeri Zipper: @tazipperSophie Wyne: @sophie_wyne_Ariglad: @arigladapp

Send us a textGet into the huddle for this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech with host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris and co-host and Director of Research Cliff Stevenson to learn more about the launch of our 26th Annual HR Systems Survey, Visier’s recent expansion and other HR Tech news you don’t want to miss.Here are a few episode highlights:↪️ Visier introduces People Essentials, an easy on-ramp for people’s analytics.↪️ Launching the 2023-2024 HR Systems Survey and why the value of your HR voice matters now more than ever.↪️ The 2023 HR Technology Conference and how to catch key survey findings first.↪️ Anticipated results from the May jobs reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ↪️ Hitting AI head-on with honest and proactive conversations to be having now.Don’t miss this exciting episode! Follow the host, guest, companies mentioned, and articles they discuss below:Follow us! Sapient Insights Group:  LinkedIn | TwitterStacey Harris:  LinkedIn | TwitterClifford Stevenson: LinkedIn | Twitter Sarah Greesonbach: LinkedInVisier: LinkedIn | TwitterWorkday: LinkedIn | TwitterUKG: LinkedIn | TwitterBeamery: LinkedIn | TwitterRelated Articles:Global People Analytics Leader Visier Introduces New Products that Lower the Hurdle for Data-driven Workforce StrategiesVisier accelerates adoption of people analytics in Asia-Pacific regionStacey Harris Keynoting at HR TechSapient Insights Group Annual Systems Survey has had its public launchWorkday new CFOUKG: Expect “Upside Surprise” in May Jobs ReportNonfarm payroll employment up in 40 states from April 2022 to April 2023

Send us a textIn this first-ever live episode of HR We Have A Problem, host and Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner Teri Zipper stirs things up with special guest and Chief People Officer of Perceptyx, Lisa Sterling, along with co-hosts Sapient Insights Group Founder & Managing Partner, Susan Richards and Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris!  They quickly get into the huddle for a lively chat on why HR leaders will and should continue to find a voice despite revolving C-suites, cultural evolutions, and a fever pitch of internal financial pressures.  Key points they talk  about: ↪️ The Great 55 by 25 Challenge  - the growing intensity behind the movement and what HR leaders are doing and not doing to answer the call ↪️ Surprising and not-so-surprising key data findings from the 25th Annual HR Systems Survey that started the movement↪️ Helping executives understand the value and “whole” function of HR ↪️ Finding and asking for necessary budget support when it feels like you’re competing with Finance and other departments for resources? ↪️ Getting intentional about key internal relationships and why they are pivotal ↪️ Actionable insights on how HR leaders can and should continue to elevate the C-suite conversation Don’t miss this exciting episode! Follow the host, guest, companies mentioned, and articles they discuss below:Sapient Insights Group:  LinkedIn | TwitterTeri Zipper: LinkedIn | TwitterSusan Richards: Linkedin Stacey Harris:  LinkedIn | TwitterLisa Sterling: LinkedIn | TwitterPerceptyx: LinkedIn | Twitter

Send us a textJump into the huddle for this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech with host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris and co-host and Director of Research Cliff Stevenson to hear about the latest industry moves and hot topics around AI in HR Tech.A few points they talk about:↪️ Key highlights from the recently held UKG Summit and answering the question on what they are doing well. ↪️ Why the acquisition of Modern Hire is a good move by HireVue.↪️ The AI wars in the HR tech space.↪️ Insights from the Sam Altman testimony in front of the US Senate Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law.Don’t miss this exciting episode! Follow the host, guest, companies mentioned, and articles they discuss below:Sapient Insights Group:  LinkedIn | TwitterStacey Harris:  LinkedIn | TwitterClifford Stevenson: LinkedIn Twitter: @clifforddarrellUKG: @UKGSAP: @SAP Microsoft: @MicrosoftModern Hire: @ModernHireHireVue: @HireVueOpenAI: @OpenAISam Altman: @samaSalesforce: @salesforceInformatica: @Informatica Related Articles:UKG Developer Hub Helps Businesses Quickly Evolve and AdaptHireVue Acquires Modern Hire to Transform the Global Talent ExperienceSam Altman calls for ‘incredible scrutiny’ of major AI companies, including OpenAI and MicrosoftPush to unionize tech industry makes advancesSAP taps Microsoft AI Copilot to streamline hiring and upskilling for enterprises

Send us a textCatch this episode of HR, We Have a Problem as Sapient Insights Group CEO & ManagingPartner Teri Zipper, and guest Tim Partasevitch, Co-Founder at Juggl and Chief Growth Officer at Smart IT, get into the huddle and discuss the ideal job interview, potential bias and red flags.Some key points they discuss:↪️ Goals for an interviewee ↪️ Top questions to ask in every interview regardless of a potential hire’s job level or position↪️ Key metrics for finding and making good hires ↪️ Impacts of machine learning and AI tools in the hiring process Don’t miss this exciting episode!Follow the host, guest, and companies mentioned:Sapient Insights Group:  LinkedIn | TwitterTeri Zipper: LinkedIn | TwitterJuggl: Linkedin | WebsiteSmart IT: Linkedin | TwitterTim Partasevitch: LinkedIn

Send us a textYou don’t want to miss this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, where host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris, joined by co-host and Director of Research Cliff Stevenson, share their thoughts on the latest Rippling announcement, new industry-leading partnerships and the latest HR tools in development. Key points they discuss:↪️ An interesting new partnership between @Betterworks and @Visier, plus good news recently announced by @UKG and @NWSL↪️ The main focus of the recently held @OracleHCM Application Industry Analyst Summit - what can we expect?↪️ Heads up! Sapient Insights Group officially launched the much anticipated 26th Annual HR Systems Survey on May 9th with new enhancements and updates!  ↪️ Are small organizations ready to take on advanced HR tech capabilities?  This type of market information will be available in the soon-to-be-released SMB Action Report -  the first in a series of in-depth data analysis reports available to the public for purchase from Sapientinsights.com. Don’t miss out; tune in today! Follow the host, guest, and companies mentioned, and check out the articles they discuss:Sapient Insights Group  LinkedIn | TwitterStacey Harris LinkedIn | TwitterClifford Stevenson LinkedIn Twitter: @clifforddarrellRippling People Center, Inc. @RipplingBetterworks System, Inc. @BetterworksMicrosoft @Microsoft Visier, Inc. @VisierOracle HCM @OracleCloudHCMUKG, Inc. @UKG | @UKGIncNational Women's Soccer League @NWSLRelated Articles:Rippling CEO Confirms an IPO AheadBetterworks and Visier Team Up to Revolutionize Employee Performance Analytics Microsoft Viva Summit: Copilot in Microsoft Viva, Viva Glint, and Work Trend IndexNearly four in five employers struggle to fill job roles, a 17-year highUKG and National Women’s Soccer League Announce Historic Pay Equity Milestone

Send us a textIn this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, and guest GxT Advisors Founder & Principal Analyst, Pete Tiliakos, get into the huddle and have a lively discussion on common misconceptions and complexities around the hot topic of payroll transformation and why it needs a seat at the table. Some key points they discuss:↪️ Assumptions and common misconceptions widely held by leadership and why.↪️  Challenges and increasing compliance complexities payroll practitioners and vendors need to face. ↪️ Getting ahead of payroll (tech) and why staying agile means applying a mix of art and science to achieve success.  ↪️ Current market forces that disrupt payroll and the intensity of the times for tech providers to keep up. Don’t miss this exciting episode!Follow the host, guest, and companies mentioned:Sapient Insights Group:  LinkedIn | TwitterTeri Zipper: LinkedIn | TwitterPete Tiliakos: Linkedin | TwitterGxT Advisors: LinkedIn | Twitter

Send us a textIn this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with guest Sean Luitjens, Vice President of Product Management at Korn Ferry get into the huddle to break down the highly complex issues around pay equity and pay transparency. You don’t want to miss this one!  Some key points they discuss:↪️ Getting smart about pay transparency and the impact of downstream impacts ↪️ Remediating pay equity as a moving target↪️ Using technology to track pay and performance in today’s environment is a must↪️ The answer to creating a defensible position on why people should be paid differently↪️ The EU and pay gap explanations beyond 5% (of what)? ↪️ What should you be doing now to mitigate differing US pay transparency laws from state to stateDon’t miss this exciting episode!Follow the host, guest and companies mentioned:Sapient Insights Group:  LinkedIn | TwitterTeri Zipper: LinkedIn | TwitterSean Luitjens: LinkedinKorn Ferry: LinkedIn | Twitter

Send us a textYou don’t want to miss this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, where host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris joined by co-host and Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, talk about all things AI – including new players in the marketplace and their break down of AI features in existing HR tech products. Key points they discuss:↪️ Breaking down our walkthrough of Cornerstone’s new Opportunity Marketplace  - a talent marketplace differentiator?  ↪️ What we learned after talking to CoachHub about their new AI assistant coaching tool ↪️ New players and opportunities in the AI game: Fyndo’s AI hiring platform, FairNow’s emerging AI compliance tool, and a brief intro to Beamery’s talent lifecycle management platform↪️ Breaking policy news out of the UK on AI - a growing, impactful trend in AI tech?Don’t miss out! Tune in today! Follow the host, guest, and companies mentioned and check out the articles they discuss:Sapient Insights Group:  LinkedIn | TwitterStacey Harris:  LinkedIn | TwitterClifford Stevenson: LinkedIn Twitter: @clifforddarrellCornerstone: @CornerstoneIncPhenom: @PhenomTXMOffice for AI: @officeforAICoachHub: @coachHub_IOBeamery: @BeameryHQFairNow: @FairnowRelated Articles:A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation [UK]Cornerstone Opportunity MarketplacePhenom Unveils Phenom X+ — Generative AI for Human Resources — and 18 Intelligent Talent Experience Platform Innovations at IAMPHENOMHiring Platform Fyndo Launches With Eye on SMBsFairNow Emerges With Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analytics Management Platform for Human Resources and Beyond Beamery Launches TalentGPT to Create Personalized Experiences With AI CoachHub launches AIMY

Send us a textIn this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with guest, JDXpert’s Co-founder & VP of Sales and Marketing, Don Berman, get into the huddle to talk about assessing job descriptions as an effective approach when navigating today's current labor market.Some key points they discuss:↪️ The impact of automations and AI tools on creating and posting job descriptions↪️ How organizations can leverage creating and rewriting job descriptions ↪️ Key job titles and roles emerging from the remote work environment and AI tech↪️ Best practices for job structuring, recruitment processing and content creation for job descriptionsDon’t miss this exciting episode! Follow the host, guest and companies mentioned:Sapient Insights Group:  LinkedIn | TwitterTeri Zipper: LinkedIn | TwitterDon Berman: LinkedinJDXpert: LinkedIn | Twitter