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December 10, 2024Jack Coapman - HR Tech 2024 - Why People and Process Drive Recruitment Success
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Jack Coapman, Chief Strategy Officer at GR8 People, joins us in this episode to discuss the evolution of recruitment and its relationship to compensation. He explores the pros and cons of emerging technologies and emphasizes that successful recruitment still fundamentally depends on people and processes.

[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Jack!
Today’s Topic: Why People and Process Drive Recruitment Success
[4:18] How is the relationship between recruitment and compensation evolving?
How pay transparency regulations are forcing the issue in recruitment conversations
Why organizations benefit from posting compensation ranges in job postings even if they aren’t required to
[15:10] How has recruitment technology and processes evolved?
The fundamentals of improving recruitment remain constant, with or without AI
The limitations of technological solutions in addressing fundamental recruitment issues
[24:26] Was Jack shocked by anything he saw at HR Tech 2024?
Technology means nothing to an organization if it can’t be tied to its people and processes
The importance of properly implementing and maintaining new technologies
[34:18] Closing
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“You don’t want to get days, weeks, months into a screening process with somebody only to find at the end that you’re never going to be able to align the dots when it comes to [the compensation] that candidate is seeking and what the organization wants to pay.”

Resource:
GR8 People

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37 min
December 05, 2024Stacey Harris and Teri Zipper - HR Tech 2024 - Compensation and the Evolving Workplace
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Sapient Insights Group is the research and advisory firm that organizes the annual HR technology survey which seeks to shed light on HR professionals’ relationships with existing and emerging technologies. In this episode, Stacey Harris (Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner) and Teri Zipper (CEO & Managing Partner) join us to discuss HR’s technical revolution and how it has been affecting compensation.
This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas.

[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Stacey Harris and Teri Zipper of Sapient Insights Group!
Today’s Topic: Compensation and the Evolving Workplace
[5:28] How has HR’s landscape changed (besides AI)?
AI’s role in making information more accessible
Younger generations and evolving workplace dynamics
[12:44] HR’s technology paradox
Rapid evolution in HR technology outpaces many organizations’ awareness
Why emerging technologies enhance rather than eliminate human roles
[20:33] How important is compensation in the modern HR ecosystem?
Skill-based pay as a potential driver for pay equity
Innovative compensation models to motivate and retain talent
[32:32] Closing
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“[Compensation] shows up in places we often forget inside the whole HR model—it’s part of your time and attendance . . . that’s a really important issues for those people who depend on it.”

Resources:
Sapient Insights

Contact:
Stacey's LinkedIn
Teri's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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35 min
December 03, 2024Kathi Enderes - HR Tech 2024 - Breaking Free From Outdated Pay Practices
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Kathi Enderes, Senior Vice President of Research and Global Industry Analyst at The Josh Bersin Company, joins us in this episode to explore why compensation practices have stagnated and how organizations can modernize their approach to pay.

[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Kathi!
Today’s Topic: Breaking Free From Outdated Pay Practices
[5:13] How has compensation evolved in recent decades?
Why most organizations still use 40-year-old compensation models
Connecting compensation to employee experience
[13:40] How can organizations make compensation more accessible?
The power of simplifying compensation communication
Building stakeholder buy-in for process changes
[23:10] Should organizations replace merit programs with targeted incentive programs?
Reimagining performance-based compensation
Aligning pay reviews with business cycles
[31:39] Closing
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“In all areas of HR . . . if we speak our own language, business won’t understand it and you’re not going to gain any credibility.”

Resource:
Josh Bersin Company

Contact:
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David's LinkedIn
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Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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34 min
November 26, 2024Noelle London - HR Tech 2024 - How AI is Shaping the Future of People Analytics
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Noelle London, Founder and CEO of Illoominus, joins us in this episode to discuss the strides people analytics has made over the years, how the intersection of compensation and people analytics gives leaders another tool to better steer their organizations, and what organizations can expect of AI once the hype subsides.
This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas.

[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Noelle!
Today’s Topic: How AI is Shaping the Future of People Analytics
[4:52] How are organizations using people analytics?
How various HR tech vendors are tackling data management challenges
People analytics is now accessible to organizations of all sizes, not just large enterprises
[9:44] How do compensation and people analytics intersect?
How leaders can use compensation data to manage rapid changes in organizations
The importance of making people analytics and data science accessible to leaders
[20:35] Beyond the hype cycles, how will AI change HR?
How organizations are preparing for AI adoption while protecting data integrity
Key conversations organizations should be having about AI’s role in HR
[29:40] Closing
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“HR is not administrative. Organizations that look at HR as administrative are not truly seeing . . . that investing in your people is investing in your business.”

Resource:
Illoominus

Contact:
Noelle's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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33 min
November 21, 2024Stacia Garr - HR Tech 2024 - Can AI Deliver on Its Promises for HR?
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Stacia 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] Introduction
Welcome, Stacia!
Today’s Topic: Can AI Deliver on Its Big Promises for HR?
[4:33] How has HR technology evolved in recent years?
Data, not technology, may be driving recent HR tech acquisitions
Why people analytics could make traditional benchmarking obsolete
[15:51] Beyond the hype cycle, where does AI land in the world of HR?
Comparing vendor vs. customer expectations for AI
HR technology vendors’ vision for AI
[25:46] Is 2025 the year HR embraces and adopts AI?
The disconnect between employer and employee perspectives on AI
Addressing dystopian future concerns
[34:56] Closing
Large Action Models may be the next big leap in AI
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“Many of the [HR technology] acquisitions that are happening now are less about the technology and more about the data”

Resource:
RedThread Research

Contact:
Stacia's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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Production by Affogato Media
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For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/

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39 min
November 19, 2024Jay Polaki - HR Tech 2024 - What AI Can (and Cannot) Do for HR
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Jay 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] Introduction
Welcome, Jay!
Today’s Topic: What AI Can (and Cannot) Do for HR
[3:16] What’s the latest HR tech trend everyone should be following in 2025?
Why AI is more than just the latest trend
What an HR AI assistant could offer employees
[11:27] How does HR change if AI is used for administrative assistance?
HR will never be fully automated, but HR workflows will need to integrate AI
How AI could simplify HR jargon for non-HR employees
[17:16] What will AI be bringing to the table once the hype cycle dies down?
AI “ownership” within an organization
How different generations perceive AI
[32:44] Closing
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“HR can never be automated 100% . . . the ‘H’ in ‘HR’ [stands for] ‘human,’ but the way AI is evolving, we can’t just sit back and say we’re not going to embed it into our workflow.”

Resources
HR Geckos
HR Bytes podcast

Contact:
Jay's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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35 min
November 14, 2024Susan Richards - HR Tech 2024 - Building Confidence in AI Tools
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Susan 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] Introduction
Welcome, Susan!
Today’s Topic: Building Confidence in AI Tools
[5:14] How has HR tech evolved in the last year?
The innovation cycle of HR tech companies
The growing importance of support services around new technology
[11:53] Do organizations need consultants for AI implementation?
Why training AI models on clean, reliable data is essential
Building trust through strong data governance
[21:47] How does HR use AI for administrative assistance?
Ensuring AI models are properly trained
Building confidence in working with AI tools and delegating repetitive tasks
[32:32] Closing
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“I believe there are a lot of compliant-related tasks that could be handled by an [AI model], and it could be done consistently, on time, and keep us out of hot water.”

Resource:
Sapient Insights

Contact:
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David's LinkedIn
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Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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35 min
November 12, 2024Mark Stelzner - HR Tech 2024 - Beyond the Hype: Practical AI Integration in the Workplace
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Mark 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] Introduction
Welcome, Mark!
Today’s Topic: Practical AI Integration in the Workplace
[2:47] What are we missing when it comes to AI?
Insights on client readiness and typical gaps in AI understanding
Discussion on who should own AI responsibilities in an organization
[11:41] How can organizations safely explore AI?
Why employees need a safe playground to experiment with AI
The capabilities AI can unlock for employees
[22:49] What role does data governance play in an organization’s AI rollout?
Differentiating AI use within and outside the workplace
Emphasizing intentional exploration, clear guidelines, and ethical AI use
[32:26] Closing
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“If an organization has not invested in content that is accurate [and refreshed], an AI model will hallucinate . . . because the large language model is sourcing from content which is not truly authoritative.”

Resource:
IA HR

Contact:
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David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/

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35 min
November 07, 2024Danielle Bushen - HR Tech 2024 - Navigating Pay Transparency with People Analytics
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Danielle 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] Introduction
Welcome, Danielle!
Today’s Topic: Navigating Pay Transparency with People Analytics
[3:08] When and how do people analytics and compensation intersect?
How people analytics and technology can drive compensation modernization
Education as the key to achieving pay transparency
[15:45] How should organizations approach pay transparency compliance?
Cultural shifts in discussing pay transparency
The role of data governance in ensuring pay transparency
[33:47] How can organizations intentionally integrate AI into their HR systems?
How good process design supports AI implementation
Key considerations for maintaining new HR technologies
[42:40] Closing
Thanks for listening!

Quick Quote
“I think the world of pay transparency is moving in exactly the same direction that data privacy went.”

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David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/

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45 min
November 05, 2024Tracie Sponenberg & Adriana DiNenno - HR Tech 2024 - Paper to AI: Navigating the HR Tech Revolution with Industry Experts
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This 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.

Adriana DiNenno is the Senior Product Manager at Health eCareers. In part two of this episode, she talks about how emerging HR technology can help both job seekers and recruiters save lots of time; how pay transparency regulations will affect recruitment; and how AI-based recruitment systems won’t create an emotional connection with job seekers.

[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Tracie and Adriana!
Today’s Topic: From Paper to AI: Navigating the HR Tech Revolution
[1:20] Part One: Evolution of HR Tech with Tracie Sponenberg
[3:11] Despite massive leaps in HR technology, many organizations are still using pen and paper systems
[8:08] Why AI tools should always be approached with ethics and data governance in mind
[13:36] How emerging HR tech affects compensation and why training will be so important
[18:09] What role with AI play in HR once the hype dies down?
[25:33] Part Two: Evolution of Recruitment Technology with Adriana DiNenno
[27:38] How HR tech can help convert more job postings and avoid candidates “ghosting” interviews
[36:45] How pay transparency will affect recruitment
[40:05] How AI’s lack of emotional connection might affect recruitment

Quick Quote
“I found, in healthcare, within my own data set . . . that [job] seekers are more likely to view [job postings] and apply when the compensation and salary are listed.” -Adriana DiNenno

Resources:
Tracie's website

Contact:
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Adriana's LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Dwight's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
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For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/

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53 min

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