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In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapients Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, discuss the drama surrounding Deel's interest in acquiring Papaya Global, highlighting the significance of aligning tech partners with your organization's values and reputation. Lastly, they reflect on the growing importance of data-driven decision-making in HR and its impact on employee work-life balance.

Key points covered include:

↪️ Deel, a San Francisco-based HR company, acquires Papaya Global, shedding light on the complexities and challenges associated with such partnerships.

↪️ The growing importance of data-driven decision-making in HR, particularly in understanding employee work-life balance and preferences, and how data can inform strategic HR initiatives.

↪️ Amazon's approach to return-to-work policies and questions about the importance of making data-driven decisions rather than relying solely on gut instincts or industry norms.

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In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper along with her colleague Chief Research Officer, Stacey Harris welcome guest Holger Mueller, VP & Principal Analyst at Constellation Research to breakdown the challenges in defining AI and all the other subcategories such as predictive or generative AI that keeps flooding the market.

Key points they discuss:

↪️ The popularity of generative AI like ChatGPT among non-technologists leading to widespread discussions about its capabilities and applications, often before technologists fully grasp its implications.

↪️ AI's primary activity in making machines intelligent causes simple tasks to feel magical, surprising, and efficient for users, with little knowledge or care of how it happens. 

↪️ AI advancements are driving demand for AI-related skills like "prompt engineering" rapidly reshaping job roles and responsibilities across various departments, including HR and IT.

↪️ Organizations can enhance AI models by adding industry-specific "foundation models" while ensuring data security within the AI environment, safeguarding intellectual property.

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Get into the huddle for this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech with host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris, along with co-host and Director of Research Cliff Stevenson as they delve into the latest HR tech news including Oracle's achievement of top-secret cloud authorization, Namely's expansion into global payroll support, Deltek's acquisition of Replicon for enhanced time tracking and project management, and Howdy.com's acquisition of Geekhunter to focus on AI engineers.

Key insights include:

↪️ Oracle's achievement of top-secret cloud authorization opens up opportunities for collaboration with government and defense organizations, enhancing modern HCM capabilities in the cloud.

↪️ Namely's expansion into global payroll support is a significant move, as it enables organizations to navigate the complexities of global payroll regulations.

↪️ Paradox's substantial growth in the conversational AI space, particularly in the hiring process, highlights the increasing importance of AI-driven automation for HR functions.

↪️ ZipRecruiter's partnership with UKG aims to streamline the hiring process, offering more options and capabilities for organizations, especially in the SMB space.

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Deltek Completes Its Acquisition of Replicon 

Howdy.com Acquires Brazilian Talent Marketplace, GeekHunter, As Demand for AI Engineers Increases

Two-thirds of employers rethinking role of HR with rise of AI 

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In this special episode* of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper along with Sapient Insights Group, Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris welcome guest Sherry Yarbrough, Principal Outbound Payroll Product Manager at Workday, to discuss the importance of understanding the strategic value of payroll data and its impact on business outcomes. The conversation explores ways to empower managers with data, use payroll information for labor and workforce planning, and embrace the potential of AI in enhancing payroll analytics.

Key points covered include:

↪️ The misconception of payroll as merely transactional, highlighting its role in understanding business costs and outcomes, elevating its strategic importance through accurate processing.

↪️ Analysis of payroll trends such as overtime and leaves offers early insights for staffing needs, enabling informed and proactive decisions to address upcoming challenges.

↪️ Self-service tools for employees and data-rich dashboards for managers to access payroll information enhances satisfaction and informed decision-making, optimizing workforce management.

↪️ AI's capacity to streamline data analysis, identify trends, and provide actionable insights, emphasizing the necessity of upholding data security and trust in AI systems.

*This episode is sponsored by Workday. 

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Get into the huddle for this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech with host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris, along with co-host and Director of Research Cliff Stevenson as they discuss advancements in AI's impact on work life, updates on HR analytics platforms, the evolving landscape of HR benefits and wellness, and the emergence of voice technology featuring celebrity voices. Here are a few episode highlights:

↪️ The company, One Model, secures $41 million to expand its people analytics capabilities, focusing on data-driven decision-making and integrations. (Article)

↪️ News app, Artifact adds AI text-to-speech voices, including celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Gwyneth Paltrow, highlighting the rise of AI-driven content customization. (Article)

↪️ Alight introduces its Alight Worklife, an employee experience platform focused on mobile self-service, wellness, and an AI-powered chatbot, underscoring the integration of health and wellness within the workplace. (Article)

↪️ Generational shifts and the significance of understanding the context of workers' lives, including geographical data mapping to make informed decisions.

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In this episode of HR, We Have A Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner, Teri Zipper, along with guest, Dr. Amy Dufrane, CEO of Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI), get into the huddle and discuss the rapid changes in the market around human capital and how organizations can effectively respond.

A few key points they discuss:

↪️ The rapid change in our current market, from bank collapses and ChatGPT, to numerous job opportunities with extensive workforce reductions.

↪️ How are organizations bridging the gap between the vast number of open positions and the comparatively limited pool of applicants?

↪️ The loss of senior-level institutional knowledge and its impact on current employees and corporate culture

↪️ To what extent does the "required expertise and potential talent" factor impact the recruitment process?

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Get into the huddle for this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech with host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris, along with co-host and Director of Research Cliff Stevenson, as they dive into more exciting HR tech news from around the world - including the acquisition and new funding of UK and Norway companies. They also explore inaccuracies of popular AI programs and tools.

Here are a few episode highlights:

↪️ Game-based learning platform out of Oslo, Kahoot!, has been acquired by an investor consortium, including Goldman Sachs and General Atlantic, for 1.72 billion.  Follow their discussion on how this generational learning tool is surprisingly a bigger deal than people may think.

↪️ Prolific, a UK-based ethical research and AI training firm, has raised $25 million in Series A funding. 

↪️ Concerns rise about the accuracy of AI programs like Chat-GPT, prompting the need for a thoughtful response.

↪️ Research by Crosschq Data Labs reveals a surge in job applicants misrepresenting themselves during reference checks. Cliff poses the question  - should this be considered fraud?

↪️ Remote work intensifies the importance of policies and guidelines for employee management and HR outsourcing models.

Did you know? Our Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, authored a book: “Introduction to HR Technologies: Understand How to Use Technology to Improve Your Performance and Processes.”

This book covers all the core areas of HR, including recruitment, performance management, learning and development (L&D), and reward, allowing practitioners to identify areas where technologies can be used to drive performance and what to look for when assessing technological solutions. 

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In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner Teri Zipper, and guest Caitlin McGregor, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Plum, get into the huddle to talk about the current labor crisis and key strategies around effective talent management. Be sure to take advantage of Plum’s free talent assessment survey available to podcast listeners (link below). 

Key points they discuss:

↪️ What are the core issues that organizations should be thinking about? 

↪️ Gen Z is the future of the workforce but how do they feel about remote or hybrid work arrangements? What can companies do to attract and retain the brightest talent?

↪️ How can organizations fill the gap between unfilled job roles and the increasing demand for flexibility and personalized incentives?

↪️ What organizations can do to create an inspiring work culture. 

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Get into the huddle for this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech with host and Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer & Managing Partner Stacey Harris, along with co-host and Director of Research Cliff Stevenson, as they dive into some exciting HR tech news from around the world - including HR tech startups in Africa and the changing landscape of global payroll providers. They also explore the evolving role of AI in hiring and the importance of HR and IT collaboration.

Here are a few episode highlights:

↪️ Introducing HR tech startup Propel, a new HR tech startup in Africa, is on a mission to connect local communities to remote work opportunities and jobs in Europe.

↪️ UKG's acquisition of Immedis expands global payroll reach with UKG OneView, simplifying complex payroll management.

↪️ Payscale's initiatives on pay equity, transparency, and skills-based compensation transform compensation discussions.

↪️ HR and IT collaboration is crucial as AI usage in HR increases, with new laws emphasizing compliance and reskilling.

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In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO & Managing Partner Teri Zipper, and guest Josh Merrill, Chief Executive Officer at Confirm, get into the huddle to talk about the most disliked HR function - performance review. 

Key points they discuss:

↪️ The pendulum swings around the evolution of work methods contrasted with age-old stagnant measurement practices. 

↪️ Work evaluations and the significant role that generative AI is poised to play in critical business processes. 

↪️ Understanding Organizational Networking Analysis (ONA): definition, frequency, and the parties involved in initiating the process.

↪️ Prioritizing moving from manager-driven evaluations to revolutionizing the performance review process.

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