The HR Huddle

Send us a text In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris along with co-host and Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, have an insightful discussion about the $250 million expansion plan of WorkDay’s Ventures Fund, a recently issued time-theft ruling and breaking HRTech news that you may have missed. Key...

Send us a text In this episode of HR We Have A Problem, host and Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper, along with guest and Sapient Insights Principal Analyst Joe Almodovar, get into a huddle and break down the vendor selection process, where to find great vendor information and ways to find the right implementation partners. Some key points they talk about: ↪️ Beyond buying...

Send us a text In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, host Sapient Insights Group Director of Research and Principal Analyst, Cliff Stevenson, along with guest Tammy Smith, Sapient Insights Senior Research Analyst, take a deep dive into the use of data in HR and the story it tells us. Tammy shares her passion for all things data and the real fun of looking below the surface.    Some key p...

Send us a text In this episode of HR We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with guest Rukmini Banerjee, COO of Vouch Insurance, have an engaging chat about the challenges for fast-growing businesses ⁠when outgrowing a PEO and the impact of building their HR function.  Some key points they discuss: ↪️ Defining a PEO (Professional Employer Organizatio...

Send us a text In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris along with co-host and Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, have an insightful discussion about how some startups have begun addressing industry needs and industry news about Confirm – a performance review calibration tool. Key points they talk a...

Send us a text In this episode of HR We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with guest David Turetksy, VP of Consulting for Salary.com, have a lively chat about pay transparency, what it means and how to prepare for changes. Some key points they discuss: ↪️ Defining pay transparency and its slow and dramatic evolution  ↪️ Mandates and potential ramif...

Send us a text In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, introduces our new Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson. They have a lively chat about what they’re looking forward to in the new year for Sapient Insights Group - also what HR Technology buyers, vendors and investors can expect in the market. So...

Send us a text In this episode of HR We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with Founder & Managing Partner Susan Richards and Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, have a lively chat about significant trends they saw in 2022, what to expect in 2023 and more. Some key points they discuss: ↪️ Reflecting on 2022 as a year of surprises...

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 guest, Sapient Insights Group Principal Analyst, Joe Almodovar discuss recent travels and learnings.  Some key points they discuss: ↪️ Wrapping up the year with HR and Finance  ↪️ Oracle’s approach to AI in Netsuite and their focus on the healt...

Send us a text In this episode of HR We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with guest CEO of Onwards HR, Sarah Rodehorst discuss Onward’s focus on making layoffs and terminations consistent, compliant and supportive. Sarah provides a unique perspective: she co-founded the firm after 20 years of experience launching SaaS solutions for startups as wel...

Send us a text In this episode of HR We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with guest Susan Richards, Sapient Insights Group Founder and Managing Partner, have an in-depth discussion about change management and why it matters.  Some key points they discuss: ↪️ What change management really is and what Adaptive Change Management means  ↪️ The signifi...

Send us a text In this episode of HR We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with guest Marc Moschetto, CEO and Founder of KickMotor, have a lively chat about Quiet Quitting in today’s fragmented work environment, what’s real or not…. and more. Some key points they discuss: ↪️ What is Quiet Quitting? And why employees stop advocating for themselves. ↪...

Send us a text In this episode of Spilling The Tea on HR Tech, host and Chief Research Officer, Stacey Harris along with guest, Sapient Insights Group CEO, Teri Zipper, discuss the Cornerstone Users Conference, Oracle Cloud HCM Users Conference, the Investor HR RoundTable event, and their onsite visit to a new direct Employer of Record, AtlasHXM.  Some of the key findings they discuss:  ↪️ Corners...

Send us a text What are some of the latest and hottest trends and tools in the HR Tech space today and in the coming years?  During the HR Tech Conference, one of the industry’s leading events for HR and HRIT professionals, we got the latest on the veteran HR technology providers and market leaders as well as some of the newest tech solutions on the block. Fortunately, we had a team of people work...

Send us a text Still using spreadsheets to manage your contingent workers? These outdated systems may be hurting your organization's ability to effectively utilize your extended workforce. In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, host Stacey Harris unpacks the challenges and opportunities HR has in taking ownership of this critical, but often misunderstood area. Joining the HR Huddle are two indu...

Send us a text 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...

Send us a text Caught in a tug-of-war with employees about the future of your workplace? In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, industry expert and host Kim Seals helps you get ahead of the looming skills gap crisis, and breaks down the latest HR technology you need to know for 2022. Joining the HR Huddle is the founder and General Partner at Acadian Ventures, Jason Corsello, who breaks down th...

Send us a text Should a vendor be held accountable when a ransomeware attack leaves thousands of their client's employees at risk of not being paid? On this special late-night episode of Spilling The Tea On HR Tech, industry experts and hosts, Stacey Harris and Kim Seals serve up a hot take on the hack at UKG, including: What obligation does UKG have to help their clients right now? Do companies n...

Send us a text Are your job posts full of cliches, lies, and costing you qualified candidates? In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, host Kim Seals takes on the worst offenders in your hiring process to help you tap into top talent. Yes, even in this labor market. Katrina Kibben, one of the nation’s foremost experts on writing job posts, pulls no punches on the problem with your recruiting str...

Send us a text Think your digital HR strategy is the tech department's problem? Think again. In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, host Kim Seals challenges everything you thought you knew about digital HR, including who is responsible for it at your workplace. Joining her in the HR Huddle is the Cofounder and CEO of Leapgen, Jason Averbook who calls out companies in denial about the new world...

Send us a text Forget making it rain, because venture capital is flooding the HR Tech market with investment money, but will all this investment be a wash for the organizations who purchase it?  On this episode of Spilling The Tea On HR Tech, industry experts and hosts, Stacey Harris and Kim Seals serve you a fresh brew of the biggest deals and news happening now. Plus,  can Cornerstone OnDemand’s...

Send us a text If your company’s culture is solely HR’s responsibility, it's broken. In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, host Kim Seals tackles the controversy surrounding HR’s role in setting an organization’s culture. Joining her in the HR Huddle is the Chief People Officer at SmartRecruiters, Lisa Sterling who believes Human Resources is actually the biggest hindrance to healthy and authe...

Send us a text Is Microsoft's acquisition of Ally.io the missing piece in its enterprise tech puzzle? On this episode of Spilling The Tea On HR Tech, industry experts and hosts, Stacey Harris and Kim Seals serve you a fresh brew of the biggest deals and news happening now: Microsoft purchases Ally.io, the OKR startup that raised $76 million Workday announces its borderless workspace experience for...

Send us a text Every HR professional has on-the-job experiences that will haunt them forever. In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, host Kim Seals celebrates spooky season by swapping horror stories from the human resources department, including: eerie employee behavior, petrifying policy violations, and bosses from the netherworld. Joining her around the HR Huddle campfire is the Managing Par...

Send us a text On this episode of Spilling The Tea On HR Tech, industry expert and host, Stacey Harris  and the Sapient Insights team serve you The Top 5 Hottest Takeaways from the HR Tech Conference. Tune in for critical insights on: Vendors The two new wellness areas Systems that impact workforce planning Where to invest for 2022 Want the freshest brew  & news? Join us for a live webinar on Oct....