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 and co-host and Director of Research and Sapient’s principal analyst, Cliff Stevenson get into the huddle and talk about the latest news on tech layoffs, economic headwinds, AI, and a humanistic approach to doing our jobs better. Key points they discuss: ↪️ Why are investors betting on this talent assessment platform, Plum.io? ↪️ An honest ass...
Mar 02, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with special guest Founder & CEO of Inspiration at Work, Alexandra Levit, get into the huddle to talk about Talent Intelligence and its significance for today’s market. Some key points they discuss: ↪️ Defining Talent Intelligence and how it can future-proof your business and elevate internal mobility of a future workforce ↪️ How private and public sectors can levera...
Feb 23, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 points they talk about: ↪️ Will we see more vendors, like WorkDay, investing in smaller organiz...
Feb 15, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 a system - the problem with the lift and shift approach ↪️ Starting with a business case - how vend...
Feb 08, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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 points they discuss: ↪️ Data and the world we live in ↪️ Sapient Insights HR Tech Systems 25-year annual...
Jan 31, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 Organization) – benefits and drawbacks of working with them ↪️ Transitioning to and from a PEO, how they can hel...
Jan 25, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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 about: ↪️ The pitfalls of relying too much on AI and technology to solve bias issues and objectiv...
Jan 20, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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 ramifications for non-compliance ↪️ How pay transparency can affect brand and culture ↪️ Business strategi...
Jan 11, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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. Some key points they discuss: ↪️ The new research, data and insights that Sapient Insights Group i...
Jan 06, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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 including transforming how we use technology, determine policies and processes and enga...
Jan 05, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 healthcare industry at the CloudWorld event ↪️ Stacey take on the UKG Aspire event in November; leadership ...
Dec 21, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 well as Fortune 500 companies. Some key points they discuss: ↪️The complexities organizations face when...
Dec 14, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 significance of change management and common plan pitfalls ↪️ Impactful outcomes for organizations doing chan...
Dec 01, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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. ↪️ Employers and managers are challenged to be more empathetic and to create a flexible work environm...
Nov 16, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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: ↪️ Cornerstone’s refocused efforts on creating a skills-based approach while new senior management changes took ...
Nov 09, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 working the Expo to find the gems and we are going to share what we learned with you. In this episode of ...
Oct 18, 2022•43 min
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 industry experts: Daina Parker, Vice President of Shared Services at ChristianaCare and the Co-founder and...
Mar 17, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 to help you retain your highest performers by harnessing the power of Stay Interviews. Dr. Rymsha, on...
Jan 06, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 the most surprising findings from Acadian Ventures' State of Work 2021 report. Corsello, a global lead...
Dec 29, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 need a back-up plan for their business continuity plan? Are ransomware attacks inevitable? What should...
Dec 24, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 strategy and shares tactical advice, including: The secret formula for writing job posts Removing writer’...
Dec 17, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 of work. Averbook, consistently named one of the world’s top HR influencers and thought leaders, pa...
Dec 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 new employee development experience, Cornerstone Xplor help your workforce level-up their skill sets? ...
Nov 30, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 authentic culture at most companies.Sterling has helped take two companies public in the last three years ...
Nov 16, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 employees, Workday Everywhere Out Now: 2021 HR Systems Survey, 24th Edition Plus, want to know where...
Nov 02, 2021•17 min
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 Partner and Principal of HR and People Strategy at Peridus Group, Robin Schooling. Schooling clears the c...
Oct 19, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. 27th to exclusively review cutting-edge results with our team.Sign up: https://bit.ly/3i1uQHu Follo...
Oct 12, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text 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 hottest news and insights from Sapient Insights Group's Annual HR Systems Survey, including: Key spending trends Vendor feedback Where to invest for 2022 How you can access the data too Plus, the return of The HR Tech Conference this Fall.Not attending HR Tech this year?Join us for live webinars on Oct. 7 or Oct. 27 to exclusively review the results...
Sep 28, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Is your organization’s risk mitigation strategy actually jeopardizing it?This is part two of our conversation on the fallout at ESPN.In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, host Kim Seals breaks down the network’s bungled attempts to mitigate the leaked audio of reporter, Rachel Nichols, who is White, complaining she was replaced by Black colleague, Maria Taylor, as a "diversity play.”Joining her in the huddle is Ball Corp's Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion and former...
Sep 21, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Is iCIMS going public and planning a name-change? Does UKG’s latest acquisition mean they’re squaring off with Microsoft? Are U.S.-based multinational companies on the hunt for a better global payroll platform?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 hottest deals going down: Talent cloud company iCIMS files for IPO UKG is acquiring Great Places To Work Paylocity acquires Blue Marble Can't...
Sep 14, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
