In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson deliver breaking news and insights from both the UKG Aspire and Dayforce Discover 2024 conferences. They discuss significant leadership changes at UKG, including the appointment of Arlen Shenkman as President and CFO, and analyze what these moves mean for the industry. This conversation also breaks down EQT’s acquisition of PageUp and ServiceNow's latest strategic moves in operational technology. Key points covered...
Nov 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 106
In this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Jim Gill, CEO of ZeroedIn, delve into how his 20+ years in HR tech is driving ZeroedIn to new heights. Jim walks listeners through the evolution of HR tech, then shares how ZeroedIn’s innovative approach helps organizations make the most of data from multiple sources to gain actionable people and business insights. The conversation also highlights the importance of navigating the strict compliance needs of industries like...
Nov 14, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 105
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper along with special guests Susan Richards, Founder of Sapient Insights Group and Marc Moschetto, Founder and CEO of KickMotor, discuss the complex interplay of external global events and their impact on HR and organizational management. They explore how to better support teams through both high-stakes growth and quieter times, emphasizing the importance of empathy, flexibility, and proactive planning. Key points covered include: ↪️ Organizatio...
Nov 07, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 104
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Cliff Stevenson and Teri Zipper discuss the upcoming release of Sapient Insights Group’s 27th Annual HR Systems Survey Report, ADP's recent acquisition of Workforce Software, a new CMO at iCIMS, Paylocity's integrated headcount planning solution, and Workday’s new AI initiative, Illuminate. The conversation also touches on the complexity of accurate headcount tracking for mid-sized and large organizations, analyzing the challenges in defining "empl...
Oct 31, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 103
In this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and guest Jim Gill, CEO of ZeroedIn, explore how his 20-plus-year career in HR-related technology is helping him take ZeroedIn to the next level. Jim first takes listeners through a quick history of learning and HR-related tech innovations. He and Stacey then discuss how ZeroedIn is “meeting customers where they’re at” through a combination of software and services to better utilize data from multiple sources for people and b...
Oct 29, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, host Teri Zipper and leadership expert Ashley Goodall discuss the complexities of change management in organizations and its impact on employees. Ashley shares insights from his latest book, The Problem with Change, arguing that constant change, though often praised, may be detrimental to both employees and business outcomes. Their conversation sheds light on the widening gap between employee performance and organizational transformation, ...
Oct 24, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Send us a text In this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and guest Jessica Griffin, Vice President of Global Product Management at UKG, give a behind-the-scenes look at UKG’s global payroll and workforce management solutions, focusing on how they serve multinational organizations. The conversation touches on the company’s recent innovations, including the expansion of their One View platform, and how global compliance is becoming a key area of focus. Key points cover...
Oct 22, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Send us a text In this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris is joined by two Workday executives: David Wachtel, general manager of talent products, and Cristina Goldt, general manager of workforce management and pay. Harris and her guests discuss a wide range of topics, primarily focused around the importance of product orchestration and seamless data integration. They discuss the benefits recently acquired HiredScore brings to Workday customers, the importance of worki...
Oct 17, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 99
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and industry veteran Marc Miller— thought leader and adjunct professor at NYU and Manhattan College—discuss the evolving role of HR leaders in driving strategic value within organizations. The conversation also explores the importance of data storytelling and using AI to enhance employee experience, ensuring a workforce that feels valued, dignified, and connected to the company’s mission. Key points covered include: ↪️ Marc Mil...
Oct 10, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 98
Send us a text In this special episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris along with Susan Richards, Teri Zipper, Cliff Stevenson, Summer Orellano and members of the HR Systems Strategy cohort reflect on the biggest highlights from the 2024 HR Technology Conference. The discussion covers hot topics like data governance, skills management, and AI's role in enhancing the employee experience. They also explore the rise of startups in the HR tech space and the significance of practitioner...
Oct 03, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 97
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and guest Mike Poole, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Nice-Pak Products, Inc., discuss the importance of cohesive leadership and the significant impact of improved hiring and onboarding processes on reducing turnover. The conversation also explores reimagining performance management and aligning the workforce with broader business objectives. Key points covered include: ↪️ How leadership alignment ...
Sep 26, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 96
Send us a text In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss the Sapient team’s role at HR Tech, along with several tech-related acquisitions and leadership updates. They also discuss the evolving role of AI in HR with a focus on how AI can be used to go beyond automating basic tasks to inform and impact strategic workforce decisions. Key points covered include: ↪️ Sapient’s prep for HR tech is in full swing; Stacey, Teri, and Susan will all be present...
Sep 19, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 95
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper along with guest Suzanne Lucas, famously known as the “Evil HR Lady” address the evolving challenges in HR over the past 25 years, the impact of AI on the industry, and the negative perception towards HR. Suzanne also introduces the "yes, and" approach from her improv comedy background, offering a transformative way in handling workplace challenges. Key points covered include: ↪️ The HR landscape has evolved significantly, with...
Sep 12, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Send us a text In this episode, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss the latest announcements and partnerships impacting payroll, leave, and compensation, including those from Workday, Tilt, and Salary.com. Stacey and Cliff also talk about a proposed CA law mandating AI oversight and an interesting study on how cultural and other differences impact the expectations of HR across the globe. The hosts also remember Google exec Susan Wojcicki and her significant contributions to the tech indust...
Sep 05, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper along with Stacey Harris and guest Jason Seiden, Co-founder of Comfort Communications discuss grief in the workplace and how organizations can develop effective communication protocols to help teams support their colleagues during times of loss. Key points covered include: ↪️ Jason shares his personal story of loss and how it inspired him to create Comfort Communications to normalize conversations around grief. ↪️ Comfort Commu...
Aug 29, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Send us a text In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss the current state of AI in the market and break down the surprising drop in the AI market’s total value by $2 trillion - including its broader implications for businesses and consumers alike. The conversation touches on the role of regulation, particularly in the EU, its impact on AI usage in the workplace, and the need for a practical and measured approach to integrating AI into business ope...
Aug 22, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Kim Sneeder, Managing Director at CareerCircle discuss how the CareerCircle platform uniquely supports candidates and helps organizations discover talent to build diverse, inclusive work environments. This episode also highlights success stories of individuals who have transformed their careers leveraging CareerCircle’s strategic partnerships with major tech companies a...
Aug 15, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 90
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 Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, cover the successful diversity roundtable hosted at Pendo headquarters, piping hot news about the strategic partnership between Salesforce and Workday, and research findings on venture capital funding disparities. Plus, they highlight the notable increase in participation of our 27th Ann...
Aug 08, 2024•47 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Send us a text In this special episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Lindsay Wrege, Co-Founder & CEO of 321 Coffee — a company built on creating inclusive workplaces for individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD) — discuss the importance of diversity, inclusion, and the positive impact these values have on organizational change. Key points covered include: ↪️ 80% of adults with intellectual and devel...
Aug 01, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 88
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 Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, analyze the HR tech market following a surge in mergers and acquisitions - including executive hires, and the growing role of AI in the industry. This conversation explores how companies are leveraging AI for talent management and the innovative applications emerging from this technology...
Jul 25, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Holly Larson, HR Technology Consultant at USI and Content Committee Leader at The Advisor Collective, get into the huddle to discuss the nuts and bolts on how brokers can help small to mid-sized organizations navigate complex work / tech environments. Key points covered include: ↪️ Seeking expert guidance to understand the HR technology options the best fit for unique ne...
Jul 18, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 86
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 Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, discuss recent mergers and acquisitions, including moves by Bullhorn, Phenom, Monster, and CareerBuilder - and what these developments may mean for the future. This episode also addresses the recent layoffs at UKG and the implications of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on compliance ...
Jul 12, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 85
Send us a text Happy 4th! In case you missed the great conversation, we’re bringing back one of the highest-downloaded episodes in 2024 for our HR, We Have a Problem show. Teri Zipper, CEO and Managing Partner for Sapient Insights Group, joined by her colleague, Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, Stacey Harris and special guest Malika Jacobs, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Myriad, got into a few hot topics on HR leadership alignment and C-suite conversations, a...
Jul 04, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 84
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 notable acquisitions shaping the HR landscape, including SAP's strategic acquisition of WalkMe and ClearCompany's acquisition of Brainier. They also share exciting updates for Sapient Insights Group, including the final days of participation in the Annual HR System Survey, upcom...
Jun 27, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 83
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Jess Von Bank, Global Leader, HR Transformation & Technology Advisory at Mercer, explore how technological innovation, particularly advancements in AI, disproportionately affect women. This discussion also touches on unique challenges and opportunities for women in tech, including the role of mentorship and empowerment programs in developing future female leaders. K...
Jun 20, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 82
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 groundbreaking advancements from Visier, 15Five and SAP, sharing their new initiatives aimed at enhancing people analytics and performance management. They also cover important regulatory changes, key mergers and acquisitions, and feature insightful articles from industry expert...
Jun 13, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 81
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Dr. Jeff Smith, Chief Product Officer at 15Five — the strategic performance management platform designed to boost employee engagement, performance and retention. They discuss the relationship between business performance and employee performance at a time when HR leaders are being asked to deliver a bigger impact for the business. They explore the challenges and opportun...
Jun 06, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 80
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 trends and innovations in HR technology - highlighting the strategic implications of recent acquisitions by major HR tech companies, including innovative approaches they are taking to integrate AI across various platforms to enhance career management, workforce efficiency...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 79
Send us a text In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper welcomes guest Nov Omana, Founder of Collective HR Solutions and Technology Review Council (TRC) — a platform that showcases emerging HR tech startups and provides valuable feedback to vendors. This discussion explores Nov’s extensive experience in the HR tech space, shedding light on the importance of providing a forum for emerging vendors to highlight their solutions and engage...
May 23, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 78
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, welcome special guest Dr. Jarik Conrad, Vice President of Human Insights and Executive Director of Workforce Institute at UKG. Dr. Jarik shares more on his role as Executive Director of Workforce Institute at UKG, significant megatrends shaping the future of work, and he also highlights...
May 16, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 77
