While We Were Working: Human Resources Advice and Workplace Tech Insights for The HR Practitioner Community - The Power of HR and The State of HR Tech

The Power of HR and The State of HR Tech

03/14/25 • 31 min

While We Were Working: Human Resources Advice and Workplace Tech Insights for The HR Practitioner Community

Take our 10-minute survey and improve workplace technology for all! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZSPLMNN In this episode of the While We Were Working podcast, host Joey Price and guest Tami Nutt discuss the latest developments at Jumpstart HR and Aspect43, including their focus on HR technology research, recent market insights, and the release of Joey's new book, The Power of HR. They explore the importance of compliance, strategic leadership in HR, and how professionals can stay ahead of industry trends. The conversation also highlights upcoming conferences and the significance of taking actionable steps after reading the book to future-proof HR careers. What's In This Episode?:

Aspect43 focuses on the needs of HR technology buyers.
Research helps inform HR practitioners about market trends.
Compliance is crucial in HR technology evaluation.
The new subscription service offers valuable insights for HR tech providers.
Joey's book aims to empower HR leaders to claim their influence.
HR professionals must influence both the boardroom and the break room.
Staying informed about trends is essential for HR success.
The book provides practical steps for HR professionals.
Future-proofing HR careers is vital in a changing landscape.
Collaboration between HR and technology is key for organizational success.

Key Quotes:

"Compliance is my love language."
"It's a busy time for us at Aspect43."
"Claim your power, HR leader."
"It's about future-proofing your success."
"HR has got to be the model."
"It's been so fun working with you."

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests 02:00 Understanding Aspect43's Research Focus 05:45 Recent Releases and Market Insights 11:07 Upcoming Conferences and Events 15:19 The Power of HR Book Release 20:20 Becoming Strategic Leaders in HR 22:19 Staying Ahead of HR Trends 25:16 Taking Action After Reading the Book 29:42 Future-Proofing HR Careers 32:50 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaborations keywords: HR technology, compliance, research, strategic leadership, talent acquisition, HR trends, Aspect 43, Joey Price, Tammy Nutt, The Power of HR summary

Aspect43 focuses on the needs of HR technology buyers.
Research helps inform HR practitioners about market trends.
Compliance is crucial in HR technology evaluation.
The new subscription service offers valuable insights for HR tech providers.
Joey's book aims to empower HR leaders to claim their influence.
HR professionals must influence both the boardroom and the break room.
Staying informed about trends is essential for HR success.
The book provides practical steps for HR professionals.
Future-proofing HR careers is vital in a changing landscape.
Collaboration between HR and technology is key for organizational success.

Key Quotes:

"Compliance is my love language."
"It's a busy time for us at Aspect43."
"Claim your power, HR leader."
"It's about future-proofing your success."
"HR has got to be the model."
"It's been so fun working with you."

Previous Episode

Internal Hiring vs External Hiring - What’s Better? Ft. Fit Small Business

Summary

This episode’s conversation explores the topic of internal versus external hiring in small businesses. Experts from Jumpstart HR and the Fit Small Business team discuss the key differences between the two methods, including the impact on cost, time efficiency, employee morale, retention rates, and diversity of skill sets. They also provide a five-step framework to determine whether to fill a role with an internal hire or an external hire, which includes assessing current skills and gaps, identifying growth and development opportunities, conducting a cost benefit analysis, considering cultural fit and adaptability, and evaluating long-term impact and strategic alignment.

Takeaways

Internal and external recruitment methods have different impacts on cost, time efficiency, employee morale, retention rates, and diversity of skill sets.
A five-step framework can help small businesses determine whether to fill a role with an internal hire or an external hire: assess current skills and gaps, identify growth and development opportunities, conduct a cost benefit analysis, consider cultural fit and adaptability, and evaluate long-term impact and strategic alignment.
Communication, performance reviews, and feedback are important in assessing current skills, identifying growth opportunities, and promoting internal candidates.
Cost considerations include compensation, benefits, and potential expenses for external hiring, while internal hiring may involve salary adjustments and filling previous positions.
Cultural fit and adaptability should be considered when deciding between internal and external candidates, as well as the long-term impact and alignment with business goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:23 Key differences between internal and external recruitment methods

06:00 Cost implications of internal versus external hiring

08:46 Time efficiency of internal and external recruitment methods

14:16 Effect of internal and external recruitment on employee morale and retention

16:31 Impact of internal and external candidate recruiting strategies on diversity of skill sets

21:57 Step 1: Assessment

24:30 Step 2: Identifying

28:04 Step 3: Costs

31:24 Step 4: Culture

31:54 Step 5: Long-term impact and strategic alignment

To learn more about Internal vs External Hiring, visit @FitSmallBusiness’s Helpful Guide: https://fitsmallbusiness.com/internal-vs-external-recruiting

To subscribe to Fit Small Business, visit: https://link.fitsmallbusiness.com/join/65m/hr-social-signup

To work with Jumpstart HR’s team of HR professionals, visit our website: www.jumpstart-hr.com