AI and The Next Era of HR with ADP

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Naomi Lariviere, Chief Product Owner and Vice President of ADP Shared Services

Summary

In this episode of the HR Happy Hour, Steve Boese and Trish Steed welcome Naomi Lariviere from ADP to discuss the evolving landscape of HR technology, particularly focusing on AI and its implications for HR professionals. They explore the insights gained from the Meeting of the Minds event, the role of ADP in the HR tech space, and the importance of compliance and data integrity in leveraging AI. The conversation highlights the challenges HR faces in 2025, the need for predictive analytics, and the future of agentic technology in HR systems.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back to HR Happy Hour

03:33 ADP's Role in HR Tech

09:05 AI's Impact on HR Efficiency

14:12 Current HR Challenges in 2025

17:34 Compliance and Proactive HR Strategies

23:25 Agentic AI: A Game Changer

26:08. The Human Element in AI

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