The HR Huddle

Send us a textIn this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Kim Sneeder, Managing Director at CareerCircle discuss how the CareerCircle platform uniquely supports candidates and helps organizations discover talent to  build diverse, inclusive work environments. This episode also highlights success stories of individuals who have transformed their careers leveraging CareerCircle’s strategic partnerships with major tech companies and nonprofits to create a holistic ecosystem.Teri and Kim talk about:↪️ Integrating upskilling with job placement, focusing on underrepresented groups such as veterans and women re-entering the workforce.↪️ Looking at the candidate as a whole person, by considering skills, assessments, and passion projects - not just resumes - to find the best job matches.↪️ Working with partners like major tech companies including Google, IBM, Microsoft, and Salesforce for training and certifications.Special announcement!  As a leader, fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our exclusive, hands-on, in-depth, collaborative learning program, we help you break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence - a cohort-based immersive program launching soon. 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 Kim SneederLinkedInCareerCircleInstagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Send us a textIn this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, cover the successful diversity roundtable hosted at Pendo headquarters, piping hot news about the strategic partnership between Salesforce and Workday, and research findings on venture capital funding disparities. Plus, they highlight the notable increase in participation of our 27th Annual HR Systems Survey, which received over a thousand more responses compared to the previous year.Key points covered include:↪️ The strategic partnership between Salesforce and Workday focuses on AI-powered employee service agents, integrating HR and financial data.↪️ The evolving landscape of HR technology and its impact on SMBs, including notable developments from companies like Deel and ServiceNow.↪️ Jennifer Morgan's appointment as the new CEO of UKG, outlining her vision and expected impact on the company’s future direction.↪️ Women and Black founders face severe limitations in accessing venture capital, with 98% of VC dollars inaccessible to women - and 99.5% of those VC dollars inaccessible to Black founders.↪️ The recently proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to increase transparency and disclosure of fees for paycheck advance products.Special announcement!  As a leader, fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our exclusive, hands-on, in-depth, collaborative learning program, we help you break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence - a cohort-based immersive program launching soon. 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 | LinkedInStacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInCliff StevensonTwitter | LinkedIn 

Send us a textIn this special episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Lindsay Wrege, Co-Founder & CEO of 321 Coffee — a company built on creating inclusive workplaces for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD) — discuss the importance of diversity, inclusion, and the positive impact these values have on organizational change. Key points covered include:↪️ 80% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are unemployed — 321 Coffee is working to change this by including people with IDD at the forefront of their business.↪️ The company emphasizes the importance of representation and individuality, featuring images of team members on packaging, in social promotions, and in stores.↪️ Faced with the pandemic's impact on retail, the business pivoted to coffee roasting and online sales to expand their reach and share their story with a broader audience.↪️ Building on their success within the business, academic, and social communities throughout Raleigh, 321 Coffee is now ramping up speaking and consulting engagements, teaching other businesses to thrive through true inclusivity.Special announcement!  As a leader, fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our exclusive, hands-on, in-depth, collaborative learning program, we help you break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence - a cohort-based immersive program launching in August. 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 Lindsay WregeInstagram | LinkedIn321 CoffeeInstagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Send us a textIn this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, analyze the HR tech market following a surge in mergers and acquisitions - including executive hires, and the growing role of AI in the industry. This conversation explores how companies are leveraging AI for talent management and the innovative applications emerging from this technology.Key points covered include:↪️ The HR tech market experiences a surge in mergers and acquisitions, with over 100 transactions in the second quarter of 2024 — the second-highest quarterly volume in two years — driven by market slowdowns and opportunities for growth.↪️ Michael Pawlyszyn, former SAP SuccessFactors Executive, joins Cornerstone as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, signaling a strategic focus on global market expansion and talent agility.↪️ WorkerHero, a Munich-based startup, recently secured €4 million in funding for its innovative AI-based talent matching platform — a move where AI's integration focuses on enhancing, rather than replacing, human experiences.↪️ A pressing need for robust oversight of AI-driven HR solutions to ensure they meet basic human standards and don’t make mistakes too quickly.Special announcement!  As a leader, fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our exclusive, hands-on, in-depth, collaborative learning program, we help you break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence - a cohort-based immersive program launching in August. 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 | LinkedInStacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInCliff StevensonTwitter | LinkedIn 

Send us a textIn this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Holly Larson, HR Technology Consultant at USI and Content Committee Leader at The Advisor Collective, get into the huddle to discuss the nuts and bolts on how brokers can help small to mid-sized organizations navigate complex work / tech environments. Key points covered include:↪️ Seeking expert guidance to understand the HR technology options the best fit for unique needs.↪️ Garnering the right expert advice and making smart decisions when customizing HR technology solutions that align with unique business environments and goals. ↪️ Assessing broker support when thinking about benefits plans, managing vendor escalations, technological upgrades, and business process alignment.↪️ Leveraging broker relationships to manage vendor selection processes, multiple demos, and competitive pricing negotiations to solidify best-fit solutions.Special announcement!  As a leader, fostering a more inclusive and positive culture in a workplace of constant change is hard and messy but not impossible. In our exclusive, hands-on, in-depth, collaborative learning program, we help you break it down. Join Navigating Change with Confidence - a cohort-based immersive program launching in August. 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 Holly LarsonLinkedInThe Advisor CollectiveTwitter | LinkedInUSITwitter | LinkedIn

Send us a textIn this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, discuss recent mergers and acquisitions, including moves by Bullhorn, Phenom, Monster, and CareerBuilder - and what these developments may mean for the future. This episode also addresses the recent layoffs at UKG and the implications of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on compliance and regulatory landscapes.Key points covered include:↪️ Bullhorn acquires Textkernel to enhance its AI solutions, focusing on improving resume parsing and reducing bias in the talent acquisition process.↪️ Phenom's acquisition of Tydy strengthens its pre-boarding and onboarding solutions, aiming to provide a seamless data transfer and unified experience for new employees.↪️ The merger between Monster and CareerBuilder, driven by controlling interests, reflects a consolidation trend in the job board market as companies seek to compete with aggregators and AI-driven solutions.↪️ UKG’s massive layoff, where over 2,000 employees were affected globally - equating to around 14% of the workforce - as part of a larger restructuring effort, despite the company's overall strong performance.↪️ The recent US Supreme Court overturning of the long-standing Chevron deference and the impact of various regulations, including those related to LGBTQIA+ protections and healthcare pricing.Special announcement!  As a leader, fostering more inclusive cultures in a workplace of constant change is complex but not impossible. Let us help you break it down.  Join us for a hands-on, deep-dive, and collaborative learning experience: Navigating Change with Confidence - a 90-day cohort-based immersive program launching in August. 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 | LinkedInStacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInCliff StevensonTwitter | LinkedIn 

Send us a textHappy 4th! In case you missed the great conversation, we’re bringing back one of the highest-downloaded episodes in 2024 for our HR, We Have a Problem show. Teri Zipper, CEO and Managing Partner for Sapient Insights Group, joined by her colleague, Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, Stacey Harris and special guest Malika Jacobs, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Myriad, got into a few hot topics on HR leadership alignment and C-suite conversations, and innovative tech solutions to foster trust in dynamic and pressured work environments. Key points they discuss: ↪️ Increasing demands on HR leaders to navigate crisis situations and support remote workforce engagement.↪️ Lack of alignment and trust between HR and the C-suite underscores the need for strategies to bridge this gap and enhance collaboration.↪️ Importance of fostering curiosity and innovation within HR, advocating for solutions that simplify complex processes and support the evolving needs of an organization.↪️ Addressing pain points such as disparate systems and lack of standardization allows HR leaders to drive meaningful change and elevate the strategic impact of their function.↪️ The necessity for HR to align its initiatives with broader business objectives, emphasizing the importance of adopting a strategic mindset and facilitating meaningful discussions around organizational goals.Special announcement!  As a leader, fostering more inclusive cultures in a workplace of constant change is complex but not impossible. Let us help you break it down.  Join us for an exclusive, hands-on, in-depth, collaborative learning experience: Navigating Change with Confidence - a 90-day cohort-based immersive program launching in August. 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 Stacey HarrisInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInMalika JacobsLinkedIn MyriadLinkedIn

Send us a textIn this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapients Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, discuss notable acquisitions shaping the HR landscape, including SAP's strategic acquisition of WalkMe and ClearCompany's acquisition of Brainier.They also share exciting updates for Sapient Insights Group, including the final days of participation in the Annual HR System Survey, upcoming webinars, and our immersive educational series. Key points covered include:↪️ SAP's acquisition of WalkMe highlights the importance of adoption platforms and integrating user experience data.↪️ ClearCompany acquires Brainier, enhancing talent management with specialized learning solutions.↪️ Visier's research highlights AI's role in democratizing data access, enabling managers to make better decisions and optimize time management.↪️ Rippling prevents former employees working at competitors from participating in a private stock sale, signaling a more competitive stance within the HR tech industry.↪️ Data from a Harvard study reveals significant benefits of occasional return-to-office events for work-from-home employees, emphasizing the impact of remote work policies on employee communication and collaboration.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 | LinkedInCliff StevensonTwitter | LinkedIn 

Send us a textIn this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Jess Von Bank, Global Leader, HR Transformation & Technology Advisory at Mercer, explore how technological innovation, particularly advancements in AI, disproportionately affect women. This discussion also touches on unique challenges and opportunities for women in tech, including the role of mentorship and empowerment programs in developing future female leaders.Key points covered include:↪️ The importance of educating people about AI's role in transforming tasks rather than eliminating jobs to alleviate fear.↪️ Advocating for inclusive AI adoption and education within organizations to ensure all employees, especially underrepresented groups, can benefit and thrive.↪️ The need to prioritize human outcomes in AI design, ensuring that technology empowers and protects individuals before considering business benefits.↪️ Encouraging the development of future female leaders by exposing them to diverse opportunities and nurturing problem-solving skills.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 Jess Von BankInstagram | Twitter | LinkedInMercerTwitter | LinkedInDiverse DaisiesInstagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

Send us a textIn this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapients Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, discuss groundbreaking advancements from Visier, 15Five and SAP, sharing their new initiatives aimed at enhancing people analytics and performance management. They also cover important regulatory changes, key mergers and acquisitions, and feature insightful articles from industry experts. Key points covered include:↪️ Visier introduces "Open for Builders" and AI agents to enhance customization and decision-making in people analytics.↪️ 15Five, with its newest innovation, focuses on business impact by providing tools for executive-level insights, linking performance metrics to business goals.↪️ SAP's significant AI capabilities, including partnerships with Google Cloud, Meta, and NVIDIA to enhance compensation and business models.↪️ Humanly acquires Teamable to improve the recruiting process with innovative technology.↪️ The prevalence of "hallucinations" — incorrect information derived from AI systems — underscores the importance of understanding context and judgment.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 | LinkedInCliff StevensonTwitter | LinkedIn