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In 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:
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Cliff Stevenson
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Hot off the press news on new players in the AI tech game and what it means to you.
The HR Huddle
04/14/23 • 28 min
You 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 | Twitter
Stacey Harris: LinkedIn | Twitter
Clifford Stevenson: LinkedIn Twitter: @clifforddarrell
Cornerstone: @CornerstoneInc
Phenom: @PhenomTXM
Office for AI: @officeforAI
CoachHub: @coachHub_IO
Beamery: @BeameryHQ
FairNow: @Fairnow
Related Articles:
A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation [UK]
Cornerstone Opportunity Marketplace
Hiring Platform Fyndo Launches With Eye on SMBs
Beamery Launches TalentGPT to Create Personalized Experiences With AI
HR, We Have a Problem - The mission and power of payroll and why failure to notice is not an option.
The HR Huddle
05/05/23 • 36 min
In 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!
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Teri Zipper: LinkedIn | Twitter
You 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 | Twitter
Stacey Harris LinkedIn | Twitter
Clifford Stevenson LinkedIn Twitter: @clifforddarrell
Rippling People Center, Inc. @Rippling
Betterworks System, Inc. @Betterworks
Microsoft @Microsoft
Visier, Inc. @Visier
Oracle HCM @OracleCloudHCM
UKG, Inc. @UKG | @UKGInc
National Women's Soccer League @NWSL
Related Articles:
Rippling CEO Confirms an IPO Ahead
Betterworks and Visier Team Up to Revolutionize Employee Performance Analytics
Microsoft Viva Summit: Copilot in Microsoft Viva, Viva Glint, and Work Trend Index
Nearly four in five employers struggle to fill job roles, a 17-year high
UKG and National Women’s Soccer League Announce Historic Pay Equity Milestone
05/24/23 • 29 min
Jump 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 | Twitter
Stacey Harris: LinkedIn | Twitter
Clifford Stevenson: LinkedIn Twitter: @clifforddarrell
UKG: @UKG
SAP: @SAP
Microsoft: @Microsoft
Modern Hire: @ModernHire
HireVue: @HireVue
OpenAI: @OpenAI
Sam Altman: @sama
Salesforce: @salesforce
Informatica: @Informatica
Related Articles:
UKG Developer Hub Helps Businesses Quickly Evolve and Adapt
HireVue Acquires Modern Hire to Transform the Global Talent Experience
Sam Altman calls for ‘incredible scrutiny’ of major AI companies, including OpenAI and Microsoft
Push to unionize tech industry makes advances
SAP taps Microsoft AI Copilot to streamline hiring and upskilling for enterprises
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and industry veteran Marc Miller— thought leader and adjunct professor at NYU and Manhattan College—discuss the evolving role of HR leaders in driving strategic value within organizations. The conversation also explores the importance of data storytelling and using AI to enhance employee experience, ensuring a workforce that feels valued, dignified, and connected to the company’s mission.
Key points covered include:
↪️ Marc Miller’s book, “Immortal HR”, which highlights the concept of HR’s resurrection through the lens of the fictional character, Harriet Rose Job, emphasizing how HR adapted to the challenges of COVID-19.
↪️ Predictive and prescriptive analytics offer HR the ability to not only identify trends but also act to improve future workforce outcomes.
↪️ Recognizing workforce sentiment and anticipating flight risks play a pivotal role in strengthening talent management and retention efforts.
↪️ Utilizing AI to enhance human connections in HR ensures that employees feel valued, secure, and connected within their roles.
↪️ Effective HR leaders turn data into compelling stories that senior leadership can understand and act upon.
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 Group
Download the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White Paper
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Teri Zipper
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Marc Miller
Marc S. Miller Associates
01/06/22 • 33 min
Desperate to prevent the next wave of resignations at your organization? Need more employees to step up and lead even as they work remotely?
In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, industry expert and host Kim Seals uncovers powerful solutions to help you stop the churn of top talent and cultivate new leaders.
Joining the HR Huddle is author and TED-X speaker, Dr. Catherine Rymsha to help you retain your highest performers by harnessing the power of Stay Interviews.
Dr. Rymsha, one of the most in-demand global consultants on leadership, is here to shake up the way you think about feedback, challenge who gets to be a “leader,” and how to develop your leadership brand, including:
- Stop forcing team members to become people managers
- How to get buy-in on Stay Interviews
- Why HR must use Stay Interviews within their department first
- Asking crucial questions to top talent before they leave
- Helping your workforce (or yourself) break out of the “trap of mediocrity”
- How to strategically position yourself as a leader
- Getting noticed by the right people at your company
- Motivating young employees to lean into leadership tracks
Ready to implement Stay Interviews or to learn how to develop untapped leaders?
Head over to TheLeadershipDecision.com
Get your copy of The Leadership Decision: Decide to Lead Today on Amazon
Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn
Keep up with the host in real-time:
Kim Seals - @kseals
Sapient Insights Group – @SapientInsights
HR, We Have a Problem - Raising the Bar on HR! Find your voice and get good with uncomfortable.
The HR Huddle
05/30/23 • 52 min
In 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:
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Teri Zipper: LinkedIn | Twitter
Susan Richards: Linkedin
Stacey Harris: LinkedIn | Twitter
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Unveiling the intersection of HR Tech, Global Payroll, and AI within Workspaces
The HR Huddle
07/27/23 • 25 min
Get 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, along with co-host and Director of Research Cliff Stevenson, as they dive into some exciting HR tech news from around the world - including HR tech startups in Africa and the changing landscape of global payroll providers. They also explore the evolving role of AI in hiring and the importance of HR and IT collaboration.
Here are a few episode highlights:
↪️ Introducing HR tech startup Propel, a new HR tech startup in Africa, is on a mission to connect local communities to remote work opportunities and jobs in Europe.
↪️ UKG's acquisition of Immedis expands global payroll reach with UKG OneView, simplifying complex payroll management.
↪️ Payscale's initiatives on pay equity, transparency, and skills-based compensation transform compensation discussions.
↪️ HR and IT collaboration is crucial as AI usage in HR increases, with new laws emphasizing compliance and reskilling.
Don’t miss this exciting episode! Follow the host, guest, companies mentioned, and articles they discuss below:
Sapient Insights Group
Instagram & Twitter: @sapientinsights
Stacey Harris
Instagram: @staceyharris.hr | Twitter: @staceyharrisHR
Cliff Stevenson
Twitter: @cliffordDarrell | LinkedIn: @CliffordStevenson
Propel
LinkedIn: @WithPropel
UKG
Twitter | LinkedIn: @ukg
Visier
Twitter: @Visier | LinkedIn: @visier-analytics
Payscale
Twitter | LinkedIn: @payscale
Related Articles:
HR tech startup Propel wants to power the open talent economy via tech communities
Multinational Businesses Cheer UKG Acquisition of Immedis
4 Things Job Seekers Must Know About The New Role Of AI In Hiring
Happy 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 Group
Download the 2023-24 HR Systems Survey White Paper
Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
Teri Zipper
Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
Stacey Harris
Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
Malika Jacobs
Myriad
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FAQ
How many episodes does The HR Huddle have?
The HR Huddle currently has 121 episodes available.
What topics does The HR Huddle cover?
The podcast is about News, Diversity And Inclusion, Future Of Work, Dei, Tech News, Office, Podcasts, Human Resources, Business, Diversity and Strategy.
What is the most popular episode on The HR Huddle?
The episode title 'HR, We Have A Problem - Discussions on Quiet Quitting' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The HR Huddle?
The average episode length on The HR Huddle is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of The HR Huddle released?
Episodes of The HR Huddle are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The HR Huddle?
The first episode of The HR Huddle was released on Aug 24, 2021.
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