The HR Huddle

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson deliver breaking news and insights from both the UKG Aspire and Dayforce Discover 2024 conferences. They discuss significant leadership changes at UKG, including the appointment of Arlen Shenkman as President and CFO, and analyze what these moves mean for the industry. This conversation also breaks down EQT’s acquisition of PageUp and ServiceNow's latest strategic moves in operational technology. Key points covered include:↪️ Jennifer Morgan’s first Aspire conference as UKG helm CEO alongside new President, GTM Rachel Barger and announce new President/CFO Arlen Shenkman – a leadership shakeup that signals aggressive enterprise growth plans given Arlen’s enterprise software pedigree from SAP and Boomi.↪️ EQT's PageUp acquisition highlights private equity's growing interest in Asia-Pacific HR tech, where regional expertise is key to capturing emerging market opportunities.↪️ ServiceNow reports 23% year-over-year subscription growth and acquires Mission Secure, indicating expansion beyond traditional HR tech boundaries.↪️ LinkedIn enters the AI recruitment space with its first hiring assistant, marking a significant shift toward automation in an industry historically driven by human judgment.Special announcement! Fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our in-depth and collaborative learning program, we break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence, a cohort-based immersive program launching in January 2025. Click here to learn more.Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below:Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2024-25 HR Systems Survey White Pape Instagram | Twitter | LinkedInStacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInCliff StevensonTwitter | LinkedIn | Bluesky

In this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Jim Gill, CEO of ZeroedIn, delve into how his 20+ years in HR tech is driving ZeroedIn to new heights. Jim walks listeners through the evolution of HR tech, then shares how ZeroedIn’s innovative approach helps organizations make the most of data from multiple sources to gain actionable people and business insights. The conversation also highlights the importance of navigating the strict compliance needs of industries like government, healthcare, and finance.Key points covered include:↪️ ZeroedIn’s new analytics platform offers a 360-degree view of workforce data through seamless integration, predictive analytics, and generative AI, all while maintaining robust security and compliance.↪️ How ZeroedIn tailors its solutions to meet customers where they are in their analytics journeys, providing the right services to ensure ROI and success, recognizing that data maturity and resources vary widely.↪️ The ongoing challenge of consolidating data from multiple sources into usable formats, a critical hurdle for organizations of all sizes.↪️ The value of meaningful analytics for organizations facing major workforce challenges, such as large-scale recruitment, reskilling, and preparing for demographic shifts, to make informed, cost-effective decisions.↪️ The significance of ZeroedIn's work toward obtaining FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) authorization, crucial for organizations with high security and compliance needs. Special announcement! Fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our in-depth and collaborative learning program, we break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence, a cohort-based immersive program launching in January 2025. Click here to learn more.*This episode is sponsored by ZeroedIn. Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below:Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White PaperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInStacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInJim GillTwitter | LinkedInZeroedInTwitter | LinkedIn

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper along with special guests Susan Richards, Founder of Sapient Insights Group and Marc Moschetto, Founder and CEO of KickMotor, discuss the complex interplay of external global events and their impact on HR and organizational management. They explore how to better support teams through both high-stakes growth and quieter times, emphasizing the importance of empathy, flexibility, and proactive planning.Key points covered include:↪️ Organizations face heightened uncertainty with economic fluctuations, global events, and emerging technologies.↪️ Adaptive leadership and open communication are critical to sustaining employee trust and engagement.↪️ Effective change leadership requires empathy, proactive support, and consistent follow-through in actions to align with team motivations.↪️ Embedding change management into everyday practices cultivates a culture where adaptation becomes second nature for the entire organization.Special announcement! Fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our in-depth and collaborative learning program, we break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence, a cohort-based immersive program launching in January 2025. Click here to learn more.Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below:Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White PaperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInTeri ZipperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Susan RichardsInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInMarc MoschettoLinkedIn

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Cliff Stevenson and Teri Zipper discuss the upcoming release of Sapient Insights Group’s 27th Annual HR Systems Survey Report, ADP's recent acquisition of Workforce Software, a new CMO at iCIMS, Paylocity's integrated headcount planning solution, and Workday’s new AI initiative, Illuminate. The conversation also touches on the complexity of accurate headcount tracking for mid-sized and large organizations, analyzing the challenges in defining "employee" amidst various workforce structures.Key points covered include:↪️ Sapient Insights Group is releasing its 27th Annual HR Systems Survey Report on October 31st, highlighting key industry trends.↪️ ADP’s acquisition of Workforce Software is expected to enhance workforce planning capabilities for complex, highly regulated organizations.↪️ Workday’s Illuminate introduces specialized AI agents for recruiting, expenses, succession, and process optimization, streamlining business operations.↪️ Paylocity introduces an integrated headcount planning tool, enhancing workforce data centralization.↪️ Human Resource Executive® and HR Technology Conference & Exposition® change their brands to HR Executive™ and HR Tech™, respectively.Special announcement! Fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our in-depth and collaborative learning program, we break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence, a cohort-based immersive program launching in January 2025. Click here to learn more.Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below:Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White PaperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInTeri ZipperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedIn Cliff StevensonBluesky | Twitter | LinkedIn 

In this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and guest Jim Gill, CEO of ZeroedIn, explore how his 20-plus-year career in HR-related technology is helping him take ZeroedIn to the next level. Jim first takes listeners through a quick history of learning and HR-related tech innovations. He and Stacey then discuss how ZeroedIn is “meeting customers where they’re at” through a combination of software and services to better utilize data from multiple sources for people and business insights. Throughout the conversation, Jim and Stacey emphasize the rigorous compliance requirements of government agencies, as well as those for other industry segments such as healthcare and finance.Key points covered include:↪️ ZeroedIn’s new analytics platform which promises customers a 360-degree view of workforce data through seamless integration of multiple data sources, predictive analytics, and generative AI – all while ensuring strict security and compliance. ↪️ The importance of “meeting customers where they’re at” in their analytics journeys and providing the supporting services to ensure actual success and return on their investments. Because people skills, resources, and data maturity vary so greatly, a one-size-fits-all approach to analytics never works.↪️ Consolidating data from multiple sources into a usable format remains one of the biggest challenges for organizations of all sizes and types. ↪️ Meaningful analytics are especially important for those organizations with critical workforce challenges – such as recruiting large numbers of employees, reskilling workers, or preparing for major demographic shifts – in order to make smart, cost-effective decisions. ↪️ Why ZeroedIn’s work on obtaining full FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) authorization is important for organizations with high security and compliance requirements.Special announcement! Fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our in-depth and collaborative learning program, we break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence, a cohort-based immersive program launching in January 2025. Click here to learn more.*This episode is sponsored by ZeroedIn. Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below:Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White PaperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInStacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInJim GillTwitter | LinkedInZeroedInTwitter |

Send us a textIn this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, host Teri Zipper and leadership expert Ashley Goodall discuss the complexities of change management in organizations and its impact on employees. Ashley shares insights from his latest book, The Problem with Change, arguing that constant change, though often praised, may be detrimental to both employees and business outcomes.Their conversation sheds light on the widening gap between employee performance and organizational transformation, highlighting the critical role of HR in championing employee needs while strategically aligning with broader business goals.Key points covered include:↪️ Achieving long-term sustainability requires organizations to prioritize employee well-being alongside financial success, as neglecting this balance can lead to significant challenges.↪️ Creating a workplace environment that fosters predictability and control is crucial for enhancing employee security and sustaining productivity.↪️ HR professionals should champion evidence-based strategies to boost performance, moving beyond a dependence on technology and external systems alone.↪️ There remains a critical gap between performance science and its practical application in the business realm, particularly in compensation practices.Special announcement!  Without proper leadership, organizational changes can have a negative impact on employee morale, business performance, and shareholder value. That’s why we created Navigating Change with Confidence – a cohort-based, collaborative learning program. The first session gets underway in January, but you can save hundreds off the program price if you register before the end of the month. Click here to learn more.Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below:Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White PaperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInTeri ZipperInstagram |  Twitter |  LinkedIn Ashley GoodallTwitter | LinkedIn

Send us a textIn this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and guest Jessica Griffin,  Vice President of Global Product Management at UKG, give a behind-the-scenes look at UKG’s global payroll and workforce management solutions, focusing on how they serve multinational organizations. The conversation touches on the company’s recent innovations, including the expansion of their One View platform, and how global compliance is becoming a key area of focus.Key points covered include:↪️ UKG expands its global payroll platform, One View, to better serve multinational organizations - allowing for more efficient and compliant payroll processing across various countries.↪️ The seamless integration of time management and payroll systems remains essential for global customers, ensuring efficiency and compliance.↪️ UKG’s Great Place to Work Hub empowers companies to boost employee engagement and retention through data-driven insights.↪️ AI-powered features embedded in UKG’s platforms are driving smarter solutions, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses, enhancing productivity and decision-making.Special announcement!  Fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our in-depth and collaborative learning program, we break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence, a cohort-based immersive program launching in January 2025. Click here to learn more.*This episode is sponsored by UKG. Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below:Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White PaperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInStacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInJessica Griffin LinkedInUKGInstagram | Twitter | LinkedIn 

Send us a textIn this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris is joined by two Workday executives: David Wachtel, general manager of talent products, and Cristina Goldt, general manager of workforce management and pay. Harris and her guests discuss a wide range of topics, primarily focused around the importance of product orchestration and seamless data integration. They discuss the benefits recently acquired HiredScore brings to Workday customers, the importance of working partnerships, and examples of how AI can not only improve efficiency but offer up insights that would likely be overlooked. Given Workday’s market leadership in market share and HR tech innovation, this is an episode not to be missed. Key points covered include:↪️ How HiredScore is enhancing recruiting and talent processes through deep integration with Workday modules and AI support.↪️ Examples of how AI and seamless integration are bringing “islands of information” together to help Workday customers make better people and business decisions.↪️ Examples of how Workday Wellness, announced at Workday Rising, will use AI and robust data integration to help companies make more informed decisions about the benefit offerings most meaningful to employees.↪️ How offerings such as Extend and Built on Workday are fostering market-wide innovation by helping partners – and customers – create new applications and further increase the business value of people data.  Special announcement!  Fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our in-depth and collaborative learning program, we break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence, a cohort-based  program launching soon. Click here to learn more.  *This episode is sponsored by Workday. Don’t miss this exciting thought leader conversation! Follow the hosts and companies mentioned below:Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey ReportInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInStacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInDavid WachtelLinkedInCristina GoldtLinkedInWorkdayInstagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Join Marc Miller, founder of an HR tech consulting firm and adjunct professor, as he dives into the evolution of HR in the post-pandemic world. He discusses his book, "Immortal HR," focusing on HR's resilience through COVID-19. Explore the power of predictive analytics for talent management and how AI can enhance workplace connections. Marc advocates for turning data into compelling narratives to engage leadership and emphasizes the importance of dignity and personal development within the changing workplace landscape.

Send us a textIn this special episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris along with Susan Richards, Teri Zipper, Cliff Stevenson, Summer Orellano and members of the HR Systems Strategy cohort reflect on the biggest highlights from the 2024 HR Technology Conference. The discussion covers hot topics like data governance, skills management, and AI's role in enhancing the employee experience. They also explore the rise of startups in the HR tech space and the significance of practitioner-driven Ask the Expert sessions.Key points covered include:↪️ Data governance emerges as a major focus with high engagement from conference attendees.↪️ Startups showcase innovative solutions in areas like global services, benefits, and labor.↪️ AI's potential to improve the employee experience continues to generate significant interest.↪️ Optimizing HR technology stacks requires a deep understanding of current tools and a creative approach to integration.If you weren’t able to attend the 2024 HR Tech Conference - no worries! Click here to discover this year's top vendors by category and download the Free Voice of the Customer Key Findings: https://sapientinsights.com/top-vendors/ Sapient Insights GroupDownload the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White PaperInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInTeri ZipperInstagram |  Twitter |  LinkedIn Stacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInCliff StevensonTwitter | LinkedIn Susan RichardsInstagram | Twitter | LinkedIn