This week we are live at Cornerstone Connect in Orlando. We talk OpenAI Robotics Revived, Chrono Working, ACLU vs. Aon, $200+ Million in HR Tech Funding, Some BIG acquisitions and more.

What we talk about:

1. Zoom's cooking up AI clones to attend your meetings.

2. ACLU calls out Aon's AI for being biased.

3. LEGO's tying bonuses to emission cuts—sustainability for the win.

4. OpenAI is back at it with robots learning by watching.

5. ADP's report gives the scoop on private sector jobs.

6. Daxtra buys Pivot CX and brings in Jane Seara as VP of Growth Marketing.

7. Chrono working: syncing work hours with your natural sleep. 

8. SAP snaps up WalkMe in a flurry of HR tech acquisitions.

9. Survey says: AI is now your everyday work buddy.

10. Pay structures are evolving for more equity and transparency.

11. Wellness programs pay off big time—invest in them.

12. Older workers aren't leaving—don't ignore them.

13. Tailor job apps by age to meet diverse workforce needs.

14. AI tools make managers sharper and decisions smarter.

15. Hearing benefits should be part of employee packages.

16. Employees are sticking with their employers.

17. Fresh funding for AI in recruitment, remote engineering, mental health, and project collaboration.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

01:39 Zoom's Plan for AI Clones

06:22 LEGO's Bonuses Tied to Emission Reduction

08:00 OpenAI's Revived Robotics Project

09:23 ADP's National Employment Report

11:58 Daxtra's Acquisition of Pivot CX and Hiring of Jane Seara

14:07 The Rise of Chrono Working

19:27 Recent Acquisitions in the HR Tech Space

23:30 Kronos Acquires Imperative: Solving the Purpose Gap

27:15 Cypher Acquires Shape Payroll: Euro Payroll Fish Eats Another Euro Payroll Fish

28:19 Slack Says Workers Are Using AI

34:04 Financial Stress Levels Among Employees

35:26 Changing Pay Structures for Equity and Transparency

40:41 The Importance of Employee Well-being and the Positive ROI of Wellness Programs

42:07 Challenging the Notion of Older Workers Leaving the Workforce

43:24 Catering to the Needs of All Age Groups in the Workforce

44:48 Exploring Age-Appropriate Job Applications

45:02 The Impact of AI Tools on Managers

49:39 The Importance of Hearing Benefits in the Workplace

53:31 The Trend of Employees Staying with Current Employers

58:11 Recent Funding News in the HR Tech Industry

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