The HR Huddle

Send us a text 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 Sap...

Send us a text In 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,...

Send us a text 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 groundbreaking advancements from Visier, 15Five and SAP, sharing their new initiatives aimed at enhancing people analytics and performance management. They also cover important re...

Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Dr. Jeff Smith, Chief Product Officer at 15Five — the strategic performance management platform designed to boost employee engagement, performance and retention. They discuss the relationship between business performance and employee performance at a time when HR leaders a...

Send us a text 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 the latest trends and innovations in HR technology - highlighting the strategic implications of recent acquisitions by major HR tech companies, including innovative approaches they ar...

Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper welcomes guest Nov Omana, Founder of Collective HR Solutions and Technology Review Council (TRC)  — a platform that showcases emerging HR tech startups and provides valuable feedback to vendors. This discussion explores Nov’s extensive experience in the HR tech space, shedding ligh...

Send us a text 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, welcome special guest Dr. Jarik Conrad, Vice President of Human Insights and Executive Director of Workforce Institute at UKG. Dr. Jarik shares more on his role as Executive Director of W...

Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Christine Albert, Founder of Adams Street Consulting and former Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at LCMC Health, discuss the collaboration between marketing and HR - exploring the nuances of bridging the gap between these two crucial functions. The conversation underscores t...

Send us a text 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 the latest AI developments in HR tech, particularly UKG's appointment of a new president and Paycor's utilization of Visier's AI technology for analytical insights. This episode also...

Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper gets into the huddle with industry veteran and guest Carolyn Troyan, President and CEO of Leadership 360 — an HR consulting and leadership coaching firm specializing in customized support for individuals and organizations. This conversation tackles strategies for fostering team effe...

Send us a text 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, talk about the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for the workforce and innovation. They also address the evolving conversation around human capital metrics and e...

Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper speaks with guest Dr. Dennis Hill, Chairman of the Board and CEO at the International Association For Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), a global leader in advancing HR technology since 1980. Their conversation touches on the history and evolution of HR technology, expl...

Send us a text 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, explore recent news in HR technology partnerships and innovation. They tackle the implications of strategic partnerships between industry giants Workday and Insperity, the rise of AI-driv...

Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper along with Sapient Insights Group, Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris welcomes guest Malika Jacobs, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Myriad — a daily technology platform that assists HR leaders in strategizing, planning, and communicating with executive s...

Send us a text 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, get into the huddle to discuss recent acquisitions, employment law updates, and other emerging HR trends.  In celebration of International Women's Day, this episode also explores recent s...

Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper talks with guest Danielle Bushen, Global Head of People Analytics, Data Governance, and Stewardship at Sanofi, a global pharmaceutical and healthcare company. Their conversation touches on the strategy behind data privacy and governance, data-driven decision-making, and end-to-end p...

Send us a text 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 crucial topics surrounding AI and its implications for HR, platform enhancements, and upcoming industry events. Their conversation turns to broader AI safety concerns addressed by...

Send us a text In this special episode* of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper engages in a lively discussion with Celia Fleischaker, Chief Marketing Officer at isolved, about the evolving relationship between marketing and HR and the employee experience. From an employer’s brand to recruitment marketing to HR’s reputation, there is more HR and market...

Send us a text In this Spilling the Tea on HR Tech episode, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner Stacey Harris and Sapients Insights Group Director of Research Cliff Stevenson discuss upcoming events, including the Oracle Application Summit and the Workday Innovation Summit. The hosts also announced a new cohort-based immersive program launched by Sapient Insights Gro...

Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper speaks with guest Scott Mason, Founder and CEO of Life’s Work Associates and an expert in HR leadership. Drawing on his 25-year journey in running global leadership and development consultancies, Scott shares insights about the evolution of HR practices and the critical role of HR i...

Send us a text In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner Stacey Harris, along with Sapients Insights Group Director of Research Cliff Stevenson, discuss the latest industry trends and partnerships shaking up the HR landscape from leading companies such as Ceridian, Plum, and Degreed. They dive into recent acquisitions and sur...

Send us a text In the newest episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper with multi-hyphenate guest Fermin Diez  — C-Suite Leader, a Top HR Influencer in Asia, Board Director, Speaker, Adjunct professor, and Consultant — discuss the fundamental skills essential for a successful HR career, emphasizing the critical balance between soft and hard skill...

Send us a text 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, sit down with special guest Dr. Jarik Conrad, Vice President of Human Insights and Executive Director of Workforce Institute at UKG, to discuss his role and new initiatives. This thought-...

Send us a text In the latest episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Mark Stelzner, Founder and Managing Principal at IA, reflect on the timeless struggle of managing compliance, emphasizing the need to make decisions before fully understanding the consequences. Their conversation takes an interesting turn to the idea that compliance...

Send us a text 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 kick off the new year with a reflective look back at the notable events and trends in HR tech from 2023 - including the unique stories and developments that shaped the industry. Key points...