The HR Fix – Episode 9: “HR Tech Isn’t the Answer—Unless You Do It Right!”

Summary:

In this episode of The HR Fix, Rob Spooner breaks down one of the most common traps small and mid-sized businesses fall into: buying HR tech without a real strategy.

With limited or no dedicated HR staff, many businesses hope software will solve their people problems. But as Rob explains, technology is a multiplier—not a fix. If your processes are broken, tech just helps you break them faster.

Rob walks through the difference between buying tools and implementing real solutions—showing how onboarding portals, automated reminders, and accessible reporting can transform HR from chaos to confidence when done right. He also shares key steps for teams-of-one (or none) to get started, avoid costly mistakes, and finally give their people the support they deserve.

If you're overwhelmed, under-resourced, or wondering if you're getting your money's worth from your HR system—this episode is for you.