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The HR Tech Spotlight

On The HR Tech Spotlight podcast, your host, Deanna Shimota, interviews business leaders in the HR tech market to share each company’s story behind why the technology was created, what top challenges it solves for HR and finance leaders and how it is truly different from the other options out there. Our goal is to introduce innovative up-and-coming technology companies to our listener audience because we know that these solutions don’t always make it on a buyer’s radar – even though these lesser-known HR technology solutions might be a better fit for a buyer’s needs at times. This podcast is published by GrowthMode Marketing
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Episodes

57 - Unlocking Total Rewards Strategies with Visier’s Sean Luitjens

The spotlight in this episode is shining on Visier Total Rewards. This solution allows teams to analyze the full scope of their total rewards program: salaries, hourly pay, bonuses, share grants, and more – giving companies the visibility needed in order to control workforce costs, ensure compliance, and solve pay-related challenges. Joining us on this episode to chat about Visier Total Rewards is general manager, Sean Luitjens. Learn more about Visier Total Rewards . Connect with Sean Luitjens ...

Jan 16, 202528 minSeason 2Ep. 57

56 - Transforming Employee Feedback into Action With RippleWorx's Timo Sandritter

In this episode, we’re shining the spotlight on RippleWorx - a comprehensive solution that monitors and enhances organizational performance, aligning leaders and team members to foster a thriving, productive workplace. Listen into the conversation with president, Timo Sandritter, to learn how RippleWorx bridges the gap between motivation and skills, focusing on timely feedback, performance acceleration and the holistic development of employees by integrating data-driven insights and micro-learni...

Jan 10, 202522 minSeason 2Ep. 56

55 - Empowering Female Employees with the Benefit of Midi Health by Joanna Strober

In this episode of the HR Tech Spotlight, we are diving into the world of benefits with a platform called Midi Health. Midi Health is the only virtual care platform focused on mid-life female health to help women employees feel strong and healthy through a critical chapter of their lives and careers. Our guest is Joanna Strober, founder and CEO of the company. Learn more about Midi Health . Connect with Joanna Strober on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply here . Want to l...

Oct 31, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 55

54 - Navigating Student Debt for Financial Freedom with Candidly's Laurel Taylor

In this episode of the HR Tech Spotlight, we’re highlighting Candidly - an AI-driven student debt and savings optimization platform that addresses the full lifecycle of education expenses and empowers employees to make simultaneous progress on paying down their student debt and building wealth. Our guest is Laurel Taylor, the CEO and co-founder of Candidly. Learn more about Candidly . Connect with Laurel Taylor on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply here . Want to learn mo...

Oct 16, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 54

53 - The Future of Healthcare Affordability with Paytient's Laura Cave

Paytient is a healthcare technology company that offers solutions to help make healthcare more affordable for employees. They are the creator and leading provider of health payment accounts. Employers offering this benefit provide employees a small interest-free line of credit they can use to pay the out-of-pocket cost of healthcare for their whole family — including pets. Joining us to dive into Paytient is Laura Cave, Chief Marketing Officer of the company. Learn more about Payment . Connect w...

Oct 09, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 53

52 - Enhancing Employee Engagement and Development with SkillCycle's Kristy McCann Flynn

In this installment of the HR Tech Spotlight, we feature SkillCycle, a platform that streamlines goal setting, enhances core skills, and aligns personal ambitions with organizational targets - all through innovative technology and personalized coaching to ensure continuous growth and performance improvement. Joining the show to talk about SkillCycle is co-founder and CEO of the company, Kristy McCann Flynn. Learn more about SkillCycle . Connect with Kristy McCann Flynn on LinkedIn . Think you'd ...

Aug 21, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 52

51 - Unlocking the Power of Employee Recognition with Wishlist's Skylar Elisberg

In this episode of the HR Tech Spotlight, we feature Wishlist, a rewards and recognition platform that allows organizational leaders to recognize and reward employees using a top-down recognition strategy while allowing peers to recognize each other using a peer-to-peer approach. Joining the show to talk about Wishlist is the CEO of the company, Skylar Elisberg. Learn more about Wishlist . Connect with Skylar Elisberg on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply here . Want to l...

Aug 07, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 51

50 - Building Ethical and Inclusive Workplaces with Ethena's Roxanne Petraeus

In this episode of the HR Tech Spotlight, we focus on Ethena - an all-in-one compliance training platform that helps companies create more inclusive work cultures through content and employee relations tools. Their library of 150+ training courses spans topics like harassment prevention, anti-money laundering, and code of conduct, with a 93% approval rating from over 2 million learners. Joining the show to talk about Ethena is the CEO & Co-Founder of the company, Roxanne Petraeus. Learn more...

Jul 31, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 50

49 - Transform Talent Insights into Personalized Upskilling with TalentGuard's Linda Ginac

During this installment of the HR Tech Spotlight, we focus on TalentGuard. This company provides solutions to bridge skills gaps, enhance employee engagement and retention, and deliver actionable insights from workforce data to drive organizational success. Joining the show to talk about TalentGuard is the CEO of the company, Linda Ginac. Learn more about TalentGuard . Connect with Linda Ginac on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply here . Want to learn more about our work ...

Jul 24, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 49

48 - Simplifying Small Business Payroll and Team Management with Friday's Pincus Schiff

In this episode of the HR Tech Spotlight, we focus on Friday, a simple payroll and team management platform that allows small businesses with up to 50 employees to easily track employee time and process payroll. Joining me to talk about Friday is the co-founder and chief marketing officer of the company, Pincus Schiff. Learn more about Friday . Connect with Pincus Schiff on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply here . Want to learn more about our work at GrowthMode Marketing...

Jul 17, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 48

47 - Managing Global Talent Mobility with Topia's Bill Mastin

During this installment of the HR Tech Spotlight, the focus is on Topia. This global talent mobility platform enables organizations to deliver mobility as part of a broader talent strategy encompassing all types of employee movement including remote and distributed workforces, business travel, and more traditional relocations and assignments. The Topia platform automates the global talent mobility process, including scenario-based planning, expat payroll, tax and immigration compliance, reportin...

Jul 12, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 47

46 - Leveling Up Employee Development with Bundle's Kayla Lebovits

This episode of the HR Tech Spotlight features Bundle - a 1-to-1 life skills development solution that specializes in human-centered skills, designing and delivering curated content, facilitated live by experts, and driven by interactive instruction. Bundle enabled learners to not only adapt to the challenges of the modern workplace but to thrive in it, ultimately shaping a brighter future for themselves and their teams. Joining me to talk about Bundle is the founder and CEO of the company, Kayl...

Jul 10, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 46

45 - Building a Future of Work Based on Skills with Degreed's David Blake

This episode of the HR Tech Spotlight shines a light on Degreed - a learning platform that makes it easy for companies to deliver daily learning, deep skill-building, education benefits, real-time insights and expert services, while connecting to a robust network of partners and integrations. Joining me to talk about Degreed is the Co-Founder and CEO of the company, David Blake. Learn more about Degreed . Connect with David Blake on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply here...

Jun 19, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 45

44 - HR Game-Changer: AI-Powered Employee Support with MeBeBot's Beth White

During this installment of the HR Tech Spotlight, we’re taking a look at MeBeBot, an AI Digital Employee Experience Platform that harnesses Generative and Authoritative AI to help organizations create stronger trust and engagement among employees by giving them accurate and compliant answers to their questions. By automating answers to frequently asked questions, employees get help and support, 24/7 within Slack, Teams, and via web chat. Joining me to talk about MeBeBot is the company’s Founder ...

Jun 12, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 44

43 - Hiring Woes No More: Plum to the Rescue featuring Michelle Meehan

During this episode of the HR Tech Spotlight, the focus is on Plum. Plum is a talent intelligence platform with a universal design that uses objective data to measure and match human potential to job needs, enhancing talent decisions across the employee lifecycle. Plum empowers organizations to quantify job fit, improve the quality of hires, identify potential, provide personalized career insights, and create high-performing teams from one platform. Joining me to talk about Plum is the company’s...

Jun 05, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 43

42 - Mellow: The Most Efficient Solution for Managing Freelancers Worldwide with Pavel Shynkarenko

This installment of the show shines a spotlight on Mellow (formerly known as Solar Staff), an agent-of-record service with a freelance management platform that enables companies to onboard, manage, and pay contingent workers in 190 countries across the globe – ensuring your company stays compliant even in hard-to-reach regions. Joining me to talk about Mellow is founder and CEO, Pavel Shynkarenko. Learn more about Mellow . Connect with Pavel Shynkarenko on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest...

May 29, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 42

41 - Revolutionizing Mentorship Through an Evidence-Based Approach with Art of Mentoring's Bijay Mathew

This episode of the HR Tech Spotlight focuses on Art of Mentoring - a company combining evidence-based mentoring expertise with the latest technological innovations to enable organizations to develop impactful, scalable, and cost-effective mentoring programs. The platform uses an algorithm to match mentors with mentees and offers resources, training, and scheduled communications to ensure program success. Joining me to talk about Art of Mentoring is the Chief Revenue Officer of the company, Bija...

May 22, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 41

40 - The Future of Hourly Workforce Recruitment with Sprockets' AJ Richichi

During this installment of the show, we’re spotlighting Sprockets, a technology solution designed to help employers hire and retain great hourly workers. From comprehensive virtual interviews to AI-powered sourcing campaigns, Sprockets equips businesses with the tools required to reduce turnover, slash hiring costs, and win in the tumultuous labor market. Joining me to talk about the platform is the Founder & CEO of Sprockets, AJ Richichi. Learn more about Sprockets . Connect with AJ Richich...

May 15, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 40

39 - Enhancing Candidate Experience and Efficiency with KarmaCheck's Eric Ly

In this episode of The HR Tech Spotlight, we’re exploring KarmaCheck - a company that has reimagined background checks with a tech-first, AI-driven approach that provides the fastest background check for employment needs. Employers and employees benefit from real-time, actionable notifications, so hiring decisions come sooner. The mobile-first background check platform is easy to access, reliable and compliant. Joining me to talk about the platform is the CEO of KarmaCheck, Eric Ly. Learn more a...

May 08, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 39

38 - Navigating Employee Reimbursements with Cardata's Michael Levine

During this installment, we’re taking a look at Cardata - a solution that provides cost-effective and accurate ways to reimburse employees for using their personal vehicles for work. Cardata’s suite includes reimbursement software, IRS-compliant tax-free programs, and business intelligence tools. Joining me to talk about the platform is the President of Cardata, Michael Levine. Learn more about Cardata . Connect with Michael Levine on LinkedIn . Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply he...

May 01, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 38

37 - Streamlining Efficient Recruitment with Arya by Leoforce's Wade Pierson

In this episode, we’re focusing on the AI platform Arya - a technology by Leoforce that helps organizations optimize the recruitment process with capabilities to source, screen, rank, and engage higher-quality candidates. Arya goes beyond simple keyword matching, using multidimensional data points and hundreds of attributes to discover and connect with the talent most likely to succeed. Joining me to talk about the platform is the Chief Revenue Officer of Leoforce, Wade Pierson. Learn more about...

Apr 24, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 37

36 - Redefining Background Screening with Turn Technologies' Rahier Rahman

In this installment, we spotlight Turn Technologies - a background screening platform designed for high-volume employers. With a decade of experience in HR tech, our guest Rahier Rahman, CEO and founder, explains how Turn Technologies addresses the challenges HR departments face in maintaining trust and safety in a rapid hiring environment. He also highlights Turn's specialization in cost efficiency, speed, and accuracy for industries like healthcare, logistics, and hospitality. Rahier also shar...

Apr 17, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 36

35 - Take the Guesswork Out of HR and Compliance with Mineral by Mitratech's Diane Haines

During this episode of The HR Tech Spotlight, we’re exploring Mitratech’s Mineral platform. It's a solution that combines data, technology and human expertise to take the guesswork out of HR and compliance by translating complex HR requirements into actionable, tangible business recommendations to ensure compliance. Joining us for this episode is Diane Haines, Mitratech’s Chief Product Officer for the Mineral platform. Learn more about Mineral . Learn about Mitratech’s acquisition of Mineral her...

Apr 10, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 35

34 - Boosting Employee Performance With Bryq's Markellos Diorinos

In this installment, we are exploring Bryq, an innovative talent intelligence platform transforming the global hiring landscape. Leveraging the latest developments in I/O psychology, Bryq offers an AI-driven platform that enables HR professionals and leaders to reduce hiring costs, boost employee performance and manage talent effectively. Joining us on this episode to talk about the platform and how it helps organizations to hire the right people fast and enable existing talent to realize their ...

Apr 03, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 34

33 - Providing On-Demand Access to Earned Wages with Immediate's Matt Pierce

In this episode, we are shining the spotlight on Immediate – a platform that helps businesses recruit, engage and retain employees by providing a financial wellness solution that delivers on-demand access to earned wages. It allows employees to smooth out the peaks and valleys of pay cycles by creating more consistent streams of income, breaking cycles of debt and reducing the need for predatory alternative lending sources. Joining us on this episode is Matt Pierce, the Founder & CEO at Imme...

Mar 29, 202440 minSeason 1Ep. 33

32 - Elevating HR Events with 6Connex's Luiz Martins

For this installment of the HR Tech Spotlight, we take a look at 6Connex - an in-person, hybrid, and virtual event technology for enterprises. The product portfolio includes meetings, virtual venues, environments, learning management, and webinars. Designed for corporations in need of engaging with communities in person, virtually, or in a hybrid fashion, HR teams are using the technology to host benefit fairs, job fairs, HR staffing meetings, and more. Joining us on this episode is Luiz Martins...

Mar 22, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 32

31 - Seamless Recruiting for High Volume Hiring with Fountain's Alicia Hunt

During this episode of The HR Tech Spotlight, we focus on Fountain - an all-in-one high-volume hiring platform that empowers enterprises to find the right people through smart, fast, and seamless recruiting. Throughout the candidate journey, the platform enables companies to find, qualify and convert more applicants to accelerate high-volume hiring. Joining us on this episode is Alicia Hunt, the Vice President of Marketing at Fountain. Learn more about Fountain . Connect with Alicia on LinkedIn ...

Mar 15, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 31

30 - Enhancing Productivity and Engagement of Frontline Workers with Beekeeper's Cris Grossmann

In this installment of The HR Tech Spotlight, the focus is on Beekeeper, a platform that solves the disconnect between frontline workers and their managers in the retail, hospitality, manufacturing and construction industries. Beekeeper’s mobile-first platform was designed and built for deskless employees who — despite representing 80% of the global workforce — have been chronically underserved when it comes to workplace technology. The platform serves as a centralized hub for communication, tas...

Mar 11, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 30

29 - Leveraging Labor Market Intelligence with WageScape's Cary Sparrow

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on a technology platform called WageScape. This solution provides labor market intelligence with an extensive, real-time labor market data set, tracking over 24 million new jobs each month, across all industries. This includes data on hiring demand, pay levels, access to labor, and key skills requirements for over 9.8 million organizations worldwide. Joining us to talk about WageScape is CEO, Cary Sparrow. Learn more about WageScape . Connect with Cary Sparr...

Mar 01, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 29

28 - Employment and Income Verifications that Protect Employee Data with Vault Verify's Reece Nanfito

This installment of The HR Tech Spotlight delves into Vault Verify – a technology platform to automate the process of completing verifications of employee income and employment. This technology seamlessly integrates with existing human capital management systems to provide instantaneous access to verification data, ensuring that there is no need for data to be stored off-site, which can pose security risks. The interview touches on the proprietary technology that enables Vault Verify to maintain...

Feb 23, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 28
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