Send us a textStacia 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] IntroductionWelcome, Stacia!Today’s Topic: Can AI Deliver on Its Big Prom...

Send us a textJay 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] IntroductionWelcome, Jay!Today’s Topic: What AI Can (and Cannot) Do for HR[3:16]...

Send us a textSusan 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] IntroductionWelcome, Susan!Today’s Topic: Building Confidence in AI Tools[5...

Send us a textMark 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] IntroductionWelcome, Mark!Today’s Topic: Practical AI Integration in t...

Send us a textDanielle 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] IntroductionWelcome, Danielle!Today’s To...

Send us a textThis 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. Adr...

Send us a textTim 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...

Send us a textRichard 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] IntroductionWelcome, Richard!Today’s Topic: How AI Might Make You Be...

Send us a textSummary: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:...

Send us a textSummary: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] IntroductionWelcome, Ste...

Send us a textSummary: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 experien...

Send us a textSummary: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 g...

Send us a textSummary: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] IntroductionWelcome, Chris!Today’s Top...

Send us a textSummary: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...

Send us a textSummary: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 offensi...

Send us a textSummary: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 int...

Send us a textSummary: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 ...

Send us a textSummary: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] IntroductionWelcome, Jason!Today’s Topic: Unpacking the EU AI Act[3:33 - 8:35] What are the implications of the new EU AI Act...

Send us a textSummary: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] IntroductionWelcome, David and Dwight!Today’s Topic: Season 7 Recap[7:32 - 22:42] Looking back at Season 7’s major topics and themesCommon themes from the season’s episodesHow HR technology has changed over time[2...

Send us a textSummary: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; ...

Send us a textSummary: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] IntroductionWelcome, Nicholas!Today’s Topic: How AI in...

Send us a Text Message.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 ...

Send us a Text Message.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 affe...

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] IntroductionWelcome, Heather!Today’s Topic: Unpacking Pay E...