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The Pivot Effect - The Hapiness Plan

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Payroll Data, Pay Equity, and the Push for AI Alignment

HR, We have a Problem: AI in Hiring: Explaining the 'Why

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Global HR Tech Trends You Can't Miss

The Pivot Effect - How burnout, a pandemic, and a song about self-doubt led to a second career in leadership coaching.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How gaps in historical data are driving AI errors across women's healthcare, candidate screening, and HR tech decisions.

HR, We Have a Problem - The agentic workforce is here and these are the questions HR leaders must ask before it goes rogue.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why unpredictability in AI pricing unpredictability is a big threat to your HR tech budget and what vendors are doing about it.

The Pivot Effect - How to evaluate a job offer using real worker outcome data and what 12 million workers reveal about how you actually get ahead.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - A trove of market announcements and people moves and why the AI model you build on matters more than you think

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How the shift from selling applications to selling outcomes is changing the way HR buys technology

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The 29th Annual HR Systems Survey is open and here is why your organization's data belongs in it.

The Pivot Effect - The case for reinventing your career on your own terms before the pace of change does it for you.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How Oracle's massive layoffs, six conflicting AI studies, and a military targeting error share a common problem.

HR, We Have a Problem - How to actually measure whether AI is helping your hiring process before it costs you qualified candidates.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The gap between AI expectations and actual business results, the pros and cons of synthetic data panels, and a liability ruling that could change the rules for HR tech vendors.

Back by Demand: HR, We Have a Problem - Why most training programs fail to drive behavior change and the simple tools that can triple success rates.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How offerings such as Insperity HRScale, the controversy around Grammarly's Expert Review, and AI pricing pressures are shaping the next wave of HR tech.

HR, We Have a Problem - The real compliance playbook for 2026 and why the One Big Beautiful Bill, AI legislation, and retirement plans can no longer be managed in isolation.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Canva acquisitions, Workday’s Agent System of Record, and what compensation data shows how organizations actually value AI skills.

HR, We Have a Problem - What is “minimum viable skilling” and why prompt training is the most practical place to start with AI adoption.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why employees now prioritize stability over feeling valued and what it means for retention strategy.

HR, We Have a Problem - The hyper-adaptive model: Building AI councils and activation hubs that support employees through job redesign and capability shifts.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - More acquisitions, the role of HR leaders for assessing the risks associated with business decisions, and what a data privacy lawsuit means for AI-powered recruitment.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why most training programs fail to drive behavior change and the simple tools that can triple success rates.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - 2026 starts off with billion-dollar acquisitions, AI buyer fatigue, people transitions, and a new government program focused on apprenticeships.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why scattered data across systems prevents HR from meeting strategic expectations and what connected technology can solve.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The AI divide: Why 80% of leaders embrace AI compared to only 27% of individual contributors and how to close the gap.

Back by Demand: HR, We Have a Problem - Why leadership and culture are inseparable forces that drive sustainable business results and how adaptive organizations build psychological safety to thrive through change.

Back by Demand: Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - What 28 years of HR tech research reveals about the shift from siloed systems to workforce ecosystems.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why clarity and belonging drive employee retention while benefits and perks fall short in modern workplaces.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why connector infrastructure and the AI training gap are blocking AI agent adoption and what Workday's acquisition strategy reveals about fixing both problems.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why implementation partners matter more than the software itself and how to choose the right one for your HR tech project.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - What 28 years of HR Tech research reveals about the shift from siloed systems to workforce technology.

HR, We Have a Problem - How to use the AI already in your HR tech stack to solve real business problems and build workforce trust.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why HR leaders need AI policies before employees create security risks by using their own AI-supported tools at work.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why skills-based talent management is a data-driven transformation, not an HR project - and how to avoid the mistakes that cause initiatives to collapse.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The three forces reshaping the HR tech landscape from walled gardens to AI interfaces and what practitioners need to know.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why traditional hiring methods fail entry-level positions and how the "One Layer Deep" approach transforms recruiting speed and candidate quality.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why compliance is HR tech's hottest topic in 2025 and how AI automation is freeing HR teams to do more strategic work.

HR, We Have a Problem - From security patches to distributed ledgers - why HR tech vendors without Web3 strategies will become competitive liabilities.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How the “bring-your-own-AI” gap and $100,000 H1-B visa changes are forcing small businesses to fundamentally rethink talent and technology strategies.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why leadership and culture are inseparable forces that drive sustainable business results and how adaptive organizations build psychological safety to thrive through change.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The rise of HR-finance convergence and why platforms are acquiring payment processors to create integrated business ecosystems that reshape the technology landscape.

HR, We Have a Problem - The death of traditional performance management and why AI-driven skills inference is the key to future-proofing your workforce in volatile business environments.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How billion-dollar talent acquisition deals and private equity consolidation expose the AI ROI reality gap.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why CFOs are now making HR technology decisions and how this collaboration drives productivity, reduces costs, and prevents costly implementation mistakes.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why the Workday AI bias ruling is a wake-up call for every organization using AI in hiring and what it means for compliance strategy.

HR, We Have a Problem - How to avoid the HR vendor selection trap and why taking control of the process can save millions in failed implementations.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - AI breakdowns; vendor announcements related to absence and leave management, benefits, and compensation; layoffs rising; and the importance of trusted data sources.

HR, We Have a Problem - The unsurprising truth about AI bias in hiring vs human discrimination

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How companies demanding 50+ hour weeks to fund automation are amplifying workforce anxiety while 80% of workers already fear job displacement.

HR, We Have a Problem - How AI transforms talent acquisition by eliminating bias and automating tasks while avoiding the “black box” trap that alienates candidates.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Toning down the AI hype, Oracle’s big win, good news for the global payroll market, and how the tax code is related to tech layoffs.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Updates from isolved Connect for Partners and Dayforce Summit 2025, plus recent acquisitions and discussions around advances in managing contingent workforces and shifts in employee are learning for the future.

HR, We Have a Problem - From barrier to competitive edge: How forward-thinking employers are discovering that most disability accommodations cost under $500 and deliver outsized returns on talent acquisition.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Major acquisitions and AI breakthroughs signal HR tech's most accelerated period since 2010.

HR, We Have a Problem - Why only 16% of employees are thriving at work and how personalized wellbeing strategies beat the one-size-fits-all approach.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - LIVE from UKG’s Analyst Day; BREAKING News: Federal Judge Allows Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit Against Workday to Proceed + Moderna's Decision to Combine Responsibility for HR and Digital Technology

HR, We Have a Problem - Pivot or Perish: Why organizational agility is your competitive advantage.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - A recap of major tech conferences, ServiceNow's UKG partnership to integrate AI agents, and how AI is affecting ageism across industries - starting at age 29 in tech.

HR, We Have a Problem - How to personalize the employee experience and why the one-size-fits-all engagement strategy no longer works.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HR tech vendors are spying on each other, AI bots applying for job openings and how women will feel the impact first as AI replaces HR jobs

HR, We Have a Problem - How proper AI implementation drives productivity, enhances decision-making with data, and creates strategic advantage fundamentally changing how work gets done.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why Europe and Asia are outpacing US AI Adoption, data integration's 17% ROI and how skills validation is changing the global HR landscape.

HR, We Have a Problem - The rise of the workforce systems leader in hr and why CHROs need them in 2025

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Deel-Rippling corporate espionage, more executive moves and product announcements, and recent survey findings on pay equity and AI use among small businesses.

HR, We Have a Problem - How to redirect your career path and transition beyond retirement.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - A conversation on recent acquisitions, AI’s impact, targeting frontline workers, plus new data on compensation trends and DEI investments.

HR, We Have a Problem - Skills vs. Tenure: How modern organizations leverage career architecture to make promotion decisions.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How AI is driving internal changes in many HR tech companies, as well as changes in the overall tech market.

HR, We Have a Problem - HR is no laughing matter - or is it? The strategic power of humor in HR to build trust in the workplace

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - AI agents, Workday's big bet on digital workforce management and the latest HR tech giants expanding through strategic acquisitions.

HR, We Have a Problem - How the EU Pay Transparency Directive is forcing a new approach to pay equity

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The latest AI in HR news, global pay and benefit changes, the DeepSeek disruption, and so much more.

HR, We Have a Problem - Will AI Agents replace your HR tech stack? What every HR leader needs to know.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Will your skills become obsolete by 2030? The Paychex-Paycor deal, UKG’S leadership moves, and the blurring lines between HR and IT.

HR, We Have a Problem - The impact of executive buy-in on AI adoption - and why HR can’t wait for IT to lead the way.

HR, We have a Problem - Special episode with the Sapient Insights Group team

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HR Tech in 2025: Major mergers, net neutrality, and much, much more

HR, We Have a Problem - How to build a successful HR tech strategy through stakeholder buy-in and system integration.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HR Tech Giants Announce Major Leadership Changes & Product Launches

HR, We Have a Problem - Mind the Gap: Solving HR's technology integration challenge.

HR, We Have a Problem - From resistance to results: Building a change-ready organization.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HR Tech leadership shakeup, including UKG's new C-Suite, PageUp's acquisition, and ServiceNow's bold moves.

Back by demand! Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How ZeroedIn is leveraging innovations in people analytics to help organizations make better use of data for smarter and faster decisions.

HR, We Have a Problem - Building resilient teams in turbulent times.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Recent advancements in workforce planning tools and how they’re shaping organizational efficiency.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How ZeroedIn is leveraging innovations in people analytics to help organizations make better use of data for smarter and faster decisions.

HR, We Have a Problem - The TRUE cost of change.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How UKG's latest innovations are transforming global payroll, compliance, and workforce management with AI-powered solutions.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How data integration and AI are shaping Workday’s HR tech strategy.

HR, We Have a Problem - The reinvention of HR in a post-pandemic world and how to leverage AI to better understand and retain talent.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Unpacking HR Tech 2024: Key takeaways on AI, data governance, and startup innovations.

HR, We Have a Problem - How fundamental HR practices can “right the ship” for organizations; Nice-Pak’s grassroots approach to post-pandemic challenges.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech: Is Claude the new rival to ChatGPT? Breaking down the Oracle-AWS partnership, new tech acquisitions, OpenAI's 1M users, and the future of AI in business.

HR, We Have a Problem - HR as the “bad guy” in the workplace and adopting improv’s ‘yes, and’ approach as a fresh way to deal with challenges.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Latest tech announcements, proposed law mandating AI oversight, and a tribute to Susan Wojcicki.

HR, We Have a Problem - Grief in the workplace. Developing effective communication protocols with empathy and proactive support.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Will the AI bubble burst soon? Analyzing the $2 trillion drop in market value, ethical AI regulations, and possible financial risks for tech buyers.

HR, We Have a Problem - How to leverage strategic partnerships and technology to reimagine talent acquisition and career development.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Salesforce & Workday’s bold move, UKG’s new CEO, and VC funding disparities impacting women and Black founders.

HR, We Have a Problem - Changing the narrative by creating a workplace that prioritizes inclusivity and representation for adults with disabilities.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - What's happening in the HR tech market? A major surge in mergers and acquisitions, AI innovations in talent acquisition, and leadership moves.

HR, We Have a Problem - You can have it all. A cost-benefit breakdown on leveraging broker relationships to navigate people, processes, and HR tech solutions in complex business environments.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The future of job search platforms amid AI, UKG massive layoffs, and Supreme Court regulatory shifts.

Back by demand: HR, We Have a Problem - The stakes have never been higher for HR…fostering meaningful change, building C-suite level trust, and bridging the gaps.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Spilling the Tea on major industry acquisitions and the implications of NDA and non-competes in HR tech.

HR, We Have a Problem - The Impact of economic shifts, the pandemic, and AI advancements on women in the workforce and how bridging the gap in tech can empower future female leaders.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The hidden risks of “hallucinations” in AI and the importance of context; plus breaking news on key industry moves.

HR, We Have a Problem - The evolving landscape of performance management and the latest AI-powered tools to create positive change in employee performance, engagement and retention, support managers and connect it all to business impact.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The skinny on tech layoffs, leading with real-time data vs. the trickle-down effect of decisions made with the latest economic indicators and transforming workforce management through AI.

HR, We Have a Problem - Emerging HR tech trends focused on problem-solving over product demonstrations.

Back by demand: Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Employee engagement and the ethics of leveraging AI to improve workplace wellness.

HR, We Have a Problem - In this episode, Teri and her guest, Christine Albert, talk about the complexity of defining the evolving role of a CXO in organizations today and the diverse business goals they are expected to achieve.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech: Cliff and Stacey weigh in from the conference circuit on industry top leadership moves, new partnerships, and intriguing AI tech roll-outs.

HR, We Have a Problem - Stabilizing teams in high-change environments as a competitive advantage.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Future proofing HR: Navigating vendor acquisitions, skill prioritization, and AI impact on workforce dynamics.

HR, We Have a Problem - The pivotal role of HR technologists in navigating technological advancements, building communities, and solving complex problems in HR.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The long view of balancing AR/VR technological advancements with a human-centric approach in HR.

HR, We Have a Problem - The stakes have never been higher for HR…fostering meaningful change, building C-suite level trust, and bridging the gaps.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Hot week! Notable acquisitions, spotlighting women in leadership, and why cohort-based learning is on fire.

HR, We Have a Problem - Connecting data governance and data privacy in HR to shape a seamless employee experience.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The national spotlight on AI safety, transparency and organizational trust turns to Washington + new developments in acquisitions in payroll and talent management solutions.

HR, We Have a Problem - The shared responsibility between HR and marketing to build a better employee experience.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HR’s role in supporting employee well-being and breaking HR tech news.

HR, We Have a Problem - Aligning HR initiatives with core business objectives to cultivate a dynamic environment.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Consumer privacy takes center stage as the HR world turns in a complex landscape of regulatory shifts, technology, and compliance questions.

HR, We Have a Problem - A call to action for HR practitioners and the critical career balance between soft and hard skills in today’s modern workplace.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Emerging trends in skills management and the evolution of employee-employer relationships, and other 2024 predictions.

HR, We Have a Problem - The dichotomy of HR compliance - a delicate balance and pace to manage innovation and foundational needs.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How notable events in 2023 could shape an exciting 2024 in HR tech.

HR, We Have a Problem - In the evolution of HR activating Performance Enablement is a flipside to traditional performance management.

Holiday re-post of one of our most popular episodes! - Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The transformative power of AI, innovations in wellness, and the allure of celebrity voice technology.

HR, We Have a Problem - Building strategic value by bridging the gap between HR and Finance - critical functions of any organization.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - At the intersection of accessibility, diversity, and analytics in an era of remote work | Canada takes on AI with Bill 149.

HR, We Have a Problem - Beyond borders: exploring HR practices, tech innovation across diverse regions, and the need for a global perspective.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Balancing innovation and responsibility amid global AI legislation - will it help?

Back by demand - HR, We Have a Problem - AI compliance, zero-touch processing and the critical role of payroll governance.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Buckle up! For a rapid fire conversation on ADP's move into construction, Docebo's AI power play, and the EY-IBM AI revolution - to name a few.

HR, We Have a Problem - How to Build an Adaptive Workforce

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - No longer outside of HR - riding a new wave of productivity and work tech.

HR, We Have a Problem - The need to embrace a data-driven mindset and the impact of incorporating assessments into daily experiences.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - New mergers, leadership shifts, and more insights on the responsible adoption of AI.

HR, We Have a Problem - Broker advantages, benefits administrative obstacles and the transformative role of AI in HR decision-making.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The HR Technology Conference buildup - will 2023 be the largest HR industry live event since COVID-19?

HR, We Have a Problem - Should I stay or should I go? The state of employee retention in real-time - starting with compensation, pay equity, and remote work.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Navigating HR tech drama: Acquisitions, data-driven insights, and return-to-work policies.

HR, We Have a Problem - Is the lack of a precise, universally accepted definition of Artificial Intelligence spawning advancement or confusion? Breaking down the AI paradox.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The latest HR tech advancements: Oracle's top-secret cloud leap, Namely's global payroll play, and more!

HR, We Have a Problem - Payroll's strategic power: Data-driven insights for proactive workforce management

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Looking forward in HR tech: AI's transformative power, wellness innovations - and celebrity voice technology?

Back by request: HR, We Have a Problem - What is the strategy around human capital in today’s market anyway? HR’s approach to talent change and shortages.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Game-changing acquisitions, AI accuracy dilemmas, and remote work realities.

HR, We Have a Problem - Navigating the Labor Crisis: Discussions on talent management decisions, filling the gap and Gen Z hot buttons.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Unveiling the intersection of HR Tech, Global Payroll, and AI within Workspaces

HR, We Have a Problem - The lack of change in performance reviews for over 100 years? The way we work is evolving at cut-rate speed, but not the way we measure.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Unveiling HR Tech's next frontier: Emerging technologies, game-changing findings, and industry innovations

HR, We Have a Problem - Navigating the Future of Work: Leadership challenges and AI's role in growth

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - From Rippling's UK expansion to Visier's AI Assistant and Skillable's new CMO - catch up on what’s hot this summer.

HR, We Have a Problem - Revolutionizing the employee experience and a human-centered approach to achieve organizational success

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Getting ahead of the fear that drives the AI conversation, plus breaking local, national, and international news you don’t want to miss.

HR, We Have a Problem - Raising the Bar on HR! Find your voice and get good with uncomfortable.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The ethics of AI in HR Tech, industry moves, and more.

HR, We Have a Problem - THE perfect interview and making good hires.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HOT HR tech news on leading tech partnership announcements, the official launch of the 26th Annual HR Systems Survey, and more!

HR, We Have a Problem - The mission and power of payroll and why failure to notice is not an option.

HR, We Have a Problem - Take two! Digging into pay transparency and pay equity - moving targets in today’s business environment?

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Hot off the press news on new players in the AI tech game and what it means to you.

HR, We Have a Problem - Job descriptions and the impact of AI – oh my!

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Evolving in today’s tech landscape - reasons to be optimistic?

HR, We Have a Problem - What is the strategy around human capital in today’s market anyway? HR’s approach to talent change and shortages.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Artificial Intelligence: a positive or negative influence? You decide!

HR, We Have a Problem - From cost center to value creator – starting with your HR data.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Tech layoffs, ChatGPT, and the humanistic approach to doing our jobs better.

HR, We Have a Problem - Talent Intelligence – benefits, bias and best practices.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Workday’s multimillion dollar expansion and a time-theft ruling that could impact remote work.

HR, We Have a Problem - New goals, new budgets and new tech solution? It's that time of year.

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Making sense of HR Tech Data - it's not as daunting or dull as you think!

HR, We Have a Problem - Is it time to leave your current PEO?

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HR Tech start-ups, trending topics and predictions for 2023

HR, We Have A Problem - The revolution of pay transparency

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - New Year, New Us, New Workday + market insights, trends and updates

HR, We have A Problem - 2023 Big Bets: The Future of Data and Becoming More Human in a Tech-Driven World

Spilling The Tea On HR Tech - Recent Travels and Learnings

HR, We Have A Problem - How Layoffs Affect Companies and Employees: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

HR, We Have A Problem - The Case for Change Management And Why It Matters

HR, We Have A Problem - Discussions on Quiet Quitting

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Cornerstone & Oracle User Conferences + Atlas HXM new EOR

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Latest and hottest trends and tools in the HR Tech space

HR, We Have A Problem - Extended workforce transparency; unpacking the challenges.

HR, We Have A Problem - Stopping the churn of top talent & cultivating new leaders

HR, We Have A Problem - The future of the workplace and looming skills gap crisis

Spilling The Tea On HR Tech - Ransomware attacks and vendor liability

HR, We Have A Problem - Pulling no punches on the real cost of poorly written job posts

HR, We Have A Problem - Coming to terms with your digital HR strategy and the denial of the new world of work

Spilling The Tea On HR Tech - Venture capital & the HR Tech market, biggest deals & news

HR, We Have A Problem - HR's role: a hindrance to healthy and authentic culture?

Spilling The Tea On HR Tech - Biggest deals and news; Microsoft (Ally.io), Workday's borderless workspace & 24th Edition HR Systems Survey

HR, We Have A Problem - Eerie HR horror stories and more

Spilling The Tea On HR Tech - The Top 5 Hottest Takeaways from HR Tech Conference 2021

Spilling The Tea On HR Tech - Key takes from the Annual HR Systems Survey and the return to HR Tech

HR, We Have A Problem - ESPN leak, DE&I and 70's style corporate rules

Spilling The Tea On HR Tech - The hottest deals & news on iCIMS, Paylocity, UKG & Microsoft

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Spilling The Tea On HR Tech - The 3 biggest [acquisition] deals happening right now

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