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 that aligning marketing and HR strategies can enhance customer and employee experiences, ultimately d...
May 09, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 76
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 touches on Workday's approach to AI governance and the balance between risk and opportunity in HR ap...
May 02, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 75
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 effectiveness, common characteristics of high-performing teams, and the role of leadership in promoting ...
Apr 25, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 74
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 employee well-being. Key points covered include: ↪️ Vendor acquisitions, such as Deel's acquisition o...
Apr 19, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 73
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, exploring its growth, development, and the challenges HR professionals face today. Key points covered in...
Apr 11, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 72
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-driven HR solutions, and the growing skills gap in AI talent. Key points covered include: ↪️ Workday's c...
Apr 04, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 71
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 stakeholders. This discussion explores the challenges faced by HR professionals, the dynamics bet...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 70
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 stories highlighting women in leadership roles, analyzing broader industry trends, and the ongoing deb...
Mar 21, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 69
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 process integrations. Key takeaways from this episode include: ↪️ Prioritizing data governance as a s...
Mar 14, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 68
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 the current administration, highlighting the significance of transparency and trust in leadership. ...
Mar 07, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 67
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 marketing crossover than ever before. They explore the shifting dynamics of organizational silos, the impa...
Feb 29, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 66
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 Group called "Building an Adaptable HR System Strategy" - a six-month virtual series starting this spri...
Feb 22, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 65
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 in driving organizational success through constant change. This episode emphasizes the importance of ...
Feb 15, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 64
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 survey findings and offer high-level insights about the future of HR technology and compliance. Key poi...
Feb 08, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 63
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 skills. The conversation highlights the importance of meshing empathy, understanding, and rapport with the...
Feb 01, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 62
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-provoking conversation also covers the importance of understanding the complexities of the employee-...
Jan 25, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 61
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 serves as either a distraction or an accelerant for HR functions globally. Key points include: ↪️ Ch...
Jan 18, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 60
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 covered include: ↪️ Ongoing layoffs in the gaming and technology industries underscore dynamic chall...
Jan 11, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Jamie Aitken, Betterworks Vice President of HR Transformation, discuss the transformation of traditional performance management into a more dynamic and impactful process known as "Performance Enablement." Key points covered include: ↪️ Continuous Conversations: Performance Enablement advocates for ongoing, regular conversations between employees and managers throughout t...
Jan 04, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Send us a text In this prior 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, discuss AI's influence on work life, share updates on cutting-edge HR analytics platforms, navigate the changing landscape of HR benefits and wellness and explore the world of voice technology featuring familiar celebrity voices. Here are a few episode highlights: ↪️ One Model ...
Dec 28, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest James Williams, Co-Founder and Lead CFO of Next Level Financial, take a deeper dive into the relationship between HR and finance - and the need for regular communication, shared goals - and connecting on critical HR initiatives. Key points covered include: ↪️ While finance and supply chain are viewed positively, HR hovers at around 50%, prompting an engaging discussion o...
Dec 21, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 56
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 episode on the significance of International Person with Disabilities Day and the intersection of accessibility, diversity, and analytics in a work-from-home era. The episode delves into Canadian developments, dissecting Bill 149's provisions on AI transparency and its pote...
Dec 14, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Thomas Otter, General Partner at Acadian Ventures, discuss the often-overlooked realm of HR in emerging markets, shedding light on the unique challenges and innovations taking place outside the United States. With a focus on diverse regions like Africa, Europe, and Asia, the conversation aims to uncover the global trends shaping HR practices. Key points covered include: ...
Dec 07, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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 breaking national news on Sam Altman's testimony in Congress, global AI legislation, and updates on new partnerships. The conversation turns to the changing dynamics of the HR technology landscape, with insights from Stacey on her recent trip to Barcelona for Workday Rising EMEA...
Dec 01, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, and guest GxT Advisors Founder & Principal Analyst, Pete Tiliakos, get into the huddle and discuss prevalent misunderstandings and intricacies related to payroll transformation. The conversation also sheds light on the necessity for payroll to secure a prominent seat at the decision-making table, emphasizing its critical role in the broader organizational landscape. Some k...
Nov 22, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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, share insights on a range of topics including the global expansion of UKG, AI's impact on healthcare and large language models and the the collaboration between EY and IBM in AI automation services for HR processes is explored. The hosts also explore ADP's strategic venture into the con...
Nov 16, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Send us a text In this special episode* of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper, along with Sapient Insights Group Director of Research Cliff Stevenson, welcome guest Kerry Kiley, Head of Extended Workforce Program Management at Workday, to discuss the significance of adapting to the modern global workforce and the rising number of contingent workers in today's competitive and complex talent landscape. Their conversation touches on the significant he...
Nov 09, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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, attempt to compare and contrast a few topics starting with naming off 37+ tech organizations they encountered after weeks of conference circuit travel from new start-ups to prominent marketplace rainmakers - noting the disparities in what they do differently versus how unified they all ...
Nov 02, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 49
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, Dr. Scott Dust, a highly published Management Professor at the University of Cincinnati and the Chief Research Officer at Cloverleaf, an automated assessment and coaching solution, dive deep into the dynamic world of HR assessments and usage of HR practices to provide concrete insights and demonstrate the true impact of HR initiatives over time. Key points cover...
Oct 27, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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 and discuss key mergers, leadership transitions, and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of HR technology. Also, tune in for a surprising twist as we mention a pigeon dating simulator that you won't want to miss! ↪️ Virgin Pulse, a digital welln...
Oct 25, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 47
