Send us a text Jack Coapman, Chief Strategy Officer at GR8 People, joins us in this episode to discuss the evolution of recruitment and its relationship to compensation. He explores the pros and cons of emerging technologies and emphasizes that successful recruitment still fundamentally depends on people and processes. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Jack! Today’s Topic: Why People and Process Drive Recruitment Success [4:18] How is the relationship between recruitment and compensation evolving? Ho...
Dec 10, 2024•36 min•Season 8Ep. 22
Send us a text Sapient Insights Group is the research and advisory firm that organizes the annual HR technology survey which seeks to shed light on HR professionals’ relationships with existing and emerging technologies. In this episode, Stacey Harris (Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner) and Teri Zipper (CEO & Managing Partner) join us to discuss HR’s technical revolution and how it has been affecting compensation. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las...
Dec 05, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 21
Send us a text Kathi Enderes, Senior Vice President of Research and Global Industry Analyst at The Josh Bersin Company, joins us in this episode to explore why compensation practices have stagnated and how organizations can modernize their approach to pay. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Kathi! Today’s Topic: Breaking Free From Outdated Pay Practices [5:13] How has compensation evolved in recent decades? Why most organizations still use 40-year-old compensation models Connecting compensation to emp...
Dec 03, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 20
Send us a text Noelle London, Founder and CEO of Illoominus, joins us in this episode to discuss the strides people analytics has made over the years, how the intersection of compensation and people analytics gives leaders another tool to better steer their organizations, and what organizations can expect of AI once the hype subsides. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Noelle! Today’s Topic: How AI is Shaping the Future of Peopl...
Nov 26, 2024•32 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Send us a text Stacia Garr, Co-founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research, joins us this episode to explore the current state of AI in HR technology. Stacia dives into how vendors’ AI expectations often diverge from those of their customers and examines the disconnect in how employers and employees relate to AI in the workplace. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Stacia! Today’s Topic: Can AI Deliver on Its Big Promises...
Nov 21, 2024•39 min•Season 8Ep. 18
Send us a text Jay Polaki is the Founder and CEO of HR Geckos™ and the host of the HR Bytes™ Podcast. In this episode, Jay unpacks HR trends that everyone should be following in 2025, what happens when AI gets assigned the role of administrative assistant, and how AI will realistically contribute to HR once the hype settles. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Jay! Today’s Topic: What AI Can (and Cannot) Do for HR [3:16] What’s t...
Nov 19, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 17
Send us a text Susan Richards is the Founder and Managing Partner of Sapient Insights Group. In this episode, Susan discusses the evolution of HR tech over the past year, the role consultants play in helping organizations effectively implement AI into their HR workflows, and how to prepare AI models to assist with administrative tasks. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Susan! Today’s Topic: Building Confidence in AI Tools [5:14...
Nov 14, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 16
Send us a text Mark Stelzner is the Founder and Managing Principal of IA, an HR consulting firm. In this episode, Mark discusses what people aren’t talking about when it comes to AI; why organizations should let their employees safely explore AI in the workplace; and how basic AI guidelines and data governance can be transformational. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Mark! Today’s Topic: Practical AI Integration in the Workpla...
Nov 12, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 15
Send us a text Danielle Bushen, Global Head of People Analytics Data Governance and Stewardship at Sanofi, joins us to explore how people analytics intersects with compensation. She shares insights on modernizing compensation through data-driven practices, the importance of pay transparency, and the role of well-designed HR processes in the successful integration of AI. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Danielle! Today’s Topic:...
Nov 07, 2024•45 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Send us a text This episode features two conversations that took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. Tracie Sponenberg is a Fractional Chief People Officer and Consultant for the distribution industry. In part one of this episode, she talks about why some organizations are slower to adopt new HR tech than others; the importance of adopting new technology with strong ethics and data governance; and how compensation has been affected by the latest developments in AI. Adriana DiNenno...
Nov 05, 2024•52 min•Season 8Ep. 13
Send us a text Tim Sackett is an HR Technology Analyst, a Top 10 Global HR Influencer, and the President of HRU Technical Resources. In this episode, Tim discusses the state of recruiting and applicant tracking systems, and how he thinks AI could help organizations not just scale their recruiting efforts but also eliminate biases. He also addresses some security concerns organizations have with integrating AI into their recruitment systems. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 confer...
Oct 31, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Send us a text Richard Rosenow is the VP of People Analytics Strategy at One Model. In this episode, Richard discusses the rapid evolution of HR technology and the role AI plays in enhancing productivity. He highlights how AI is helping employees focus on higher-value tasks and shares insights into the future of partnerships in HR tech. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Richard! Today’s Topic: How AI Might Make You Better at Yo...
Oct 29, 2024•29 min•Season 8Ep. 11
Send us a text Summary: Kevin M. Yates, also known as the L&D Detective™, has 30 years of experience working in training, learning, and talent development. In his current role, he investigates the extent to which training and learning contributes to workplace performance. In this episode, Kevin talks about how training is measured today; how that might change in the future; and how organizations can start measuring the impact training has on business and employee performance. Chapters: [0:00...
Oct 24, 2024•40 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Send us a text Summary: Stefanie Krievins is the President of The Change Architects, a business coaching firm that helps organizations develop upskilling and change management programs. In this episode, Stefanie talks about the challenges organizations face when seeking to roll out upskilling programs; how organizations know if their employees need upskilling or reskilling; and some best practices for implementing an upskilling program. Chapters: [0:00 - 7:04] Introduction Welcome, Stefanie! Tod...
Oct 17, 2024•40 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Send us a text Summary: Wendy Sellers (also known as The HR Lady®) is a speaker, trainer, consultant, podcast host, and author. In her over 25-year career, she has worked in many areas such as HR operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, coaching, training, education, and leadership development. In this episode, Wendy talks about employers’ top concerns regarding attracting and retaining talent; how managerial roles have changed in the last few decades; and why experienced ma...
Oct 10, 2024•39 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Send us a text Summary: Alyssa Dver is the CEO and Founder of American Confidence Institute, the Founder of ERG Leadership Alliance, a 2-time TEDx speaker, an 8-time author, and the host of the Real Confidence podcast. She is passionate about brain science, and with it she has helped executives, coaches, ERGs, and leaders understand the power of belonging and the confidence that it brings. In this episode, Alyssa talks about ERGs: how they came to be; what their future might be; and some guidanc...
Oct 03, 2024•39 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Send us a text Summary: Chris Fusco is the SVP of Research and Content Creation at Salary.com and a career compensation professional who has worked in both corporate and consulting environments. In this episode, Chris talks about defining job satisfaction in organizations; how to figure out if your employees are satisfied with their jobs; and what you can do if you find that your employees are not satisfied with their jobs. Chapters: [0:00 - 6:51] Introduction Welcome, Chris! Today’s Topic: How ...
Sep 26, 2024•34 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Send us a text Summary: Brandy Muse is a Learning Experience Designer for Children’s Hospital of Colorado as well as a consultant and designer with Muse LXD. She spent much of her former life navigating mental health issues at home which sparked a deep passion for mental health treatment and awareness. In this episode, Brandy talks about her experience with mental health issues; the cultural norms surrounding mental health in the workplace; and how organizations can improve those norms and suppo...
Sep 19, 2024•43 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Send us a text Summary: Suzanne Wertheim, Ph.D. is a researcher, consultant, and educator of strategic and effective language in business. She’s talked at conferences, annual events, and leadership summits about the why’s, the how’s, and the power of adopting inclusive language. She’s also the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide . In this episode, Suzanne talks about addressing fears surrounding poor communication; how context affects what might be considered acceptable (or offensive) l...
Sep 12, 2024•50 min•Season 8Ep. 4
Send us a text Summary: Mark Scherer, PhD had been a life-long entrepreneur until a severe accident motivated him to pivot to coaching. In 2018, Mark founded Encompass Life, a professional training and coaching company, and developed Quantum Leap Technique™ coaching. In this episode, Mark talks about the problems we face when we don’t work on our emotional intelligence; the processes we can use to gain control over and improve our emotional intelligence; and how improving our emotional intellige...
Sep 05, 2024•47 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Send us a text Summary: Minette Norman had spent three decades working in the Silicon Valley software industry when she realized that companies needed a new model for leadership. The outdated leadership styles of the mid-20th century were not going to attract and retain the up-and-coming talent of a younger generation. Today, Minette is an international speaker on inclusive leadership and the award-winning author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader . In this episode, Minette talks about what it means...
Aug 29, 2024•31 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Send us a text Summary: Jason Albert is the Global Chief Privacy Officer at ADP. He’s worked at the intersection of technology and law for over 25 years and has focused on privacy and AI. In this episode, Jason unpacks the new EU AI Act, how it will affect companies around the globe, and what they can do to prepare for this new regulation. Chapters [0:00 - 3:32] Introduction Welcome, Jason! Today’s Topic: Unpacking the EU AI Act [3:33 - 8:35] What are the implications of the new EU AI Act? The A...
Aug 22, 2024•29 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Send us a text Summary: As Season 7 of HR Data Labs comes to a close, David and Dwight take a look back at its episodes, guests, and key takeaways. They also revisit their predictions from last season and put forth some new predictions for the future of HR. Chapters: [0:00 - 7:31] Introduction Welcome, David and Dwight! Today’s Topic: Season 7 Recap [7:32 - 22:42] Looking back at Season 7’s major topics and themes Common themes from the season’s episodes How HR technology has changed over time [...
Aug 15, 2024•45 min•Season 7Ep. 25
Send us a text Summary: Tonille Miller is the founder of EXT - Experience and Transformation, a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations thrive in the ever-changing world of work. Tonille has over 15 years of experience working as a management consultant, an organizational psychologist, and an executive coach; and she has recently authored The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving as Your Competitive Edge . In this episode, Tonille defines good (and bad) company culture; expla...
Aug 08, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 24
Send us a text Summary: Nicholas Rhodes is the Founder and Creative Director of OutSnapped.com and an experience specialist in leveraging generative AI and machine learning to create memorable and engaging company events. In this episode, Nicholas defines generative AI and talks about how HR professionals can use it in the workplace to streamline processes, save valuable time, and possibly even eliminate biases. Chapters: [0:00 - 10:04] Introduction Welcome, Nicholas! Today’s Topic: How AI in th...
Aug 01, 2024•42 min•Season 7Ep. 23
Send us a text Summary: Amber Ontiveros is the Founder and President of Ontiveros and Associates, LLC , a professional change management firm. She’s been working in change management around equity and civil rights for about 25 years and has written federal civil rights laws used to determine discrimination. Amber is also the author of Heal the Four Woundings: A Guide to End Discord and Discrimination . In this episode, Amber talks about the four woundings; why healing woundings has never been mo...
Jul 25, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 22
Send us a text Summary: Lybra Clemons is an executive coach and human capital and culture strategist with 20 years of experience in HR, DEI, and talent management. She has previously held HR leadership positions at major financial and fintech companies including Twilio, PayPal, and Morgan Stanley. In this episode, Lybra talks about the difference between data driven and data informed decision making; the major issues surrounding making decisions without data; and how AI might affect our data foc...
Jul 18, 2024•39 min•Season 7Ep. 21
Send us a text Summary: Heather Bussing has been a California employment attorney for over 30 years, has worked in the HR tech space for nearly 20 years, and is a newly published author! In this episode, Heather talks about why pay equity is so closely related to DEI&B, why American legislators are finally breaking new ground with pay equity laws, and what employers can do to improve pay equity in their organizations. Chapters: [0:00 - 9:07] Introduction Welcome, Heather! Today’s Topic: Unpa...
Jul 11, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 20
Send us a text Summary: This episode is a recording of panel discussion that took place during the recent NYCA event in which Sean Luitjens, General Manager of total rewards analytics at Visier, Jackie Rubin, Associate Director of talent and rewards at Willis Towers Watson, and K.C. Weinraub, VP of total rewards at eHealth, answer questions posed by our very own David Turetsky. In this episode, Sean, Jackie, and KC talk about the past, present, and future world of pay and tackling the new comple...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 19
Send us a text Summary: Jonathan Whistman is the author of The Sales Boss and current CEO of WhoHire, an AI-powered talent intelligent platform for the trades. In this episode, Jonathan talks about problems with current recruitment processes, how AI integration can fix those problems, and why leaders and managers may need to reframe how they think of AI in the workplace. Chapters: [0:00 - 6:08] Introduction Welcome, Jonathan! Today’s Topic: How to Use AI to Improve Recruitment [6:09 - 11:29] Wha...
Jun 20, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 18
