Mercer's Leah Tanner and Tara Cooper discuss the launch of Mercer's talent acquisition (TA) market matrices, which aim to assist TA tech buyers in navigating the complex vendor landscape without ranking vendors. Tara emphasizes that the matrices focus on understanding vendor complexity, including the breadth of features and the resources required to derive value from them. The conversation highlights trends in the TA technology market, noting a shift towards moderate vendors that offer flexible, modular solutions. Tara advises listeners to use the matrices as a high-level guide to the TA tech landscape and encourages those seeking further assistance to reach out to Mercer.

In this episode of the 'What's up with work tech?' podcast, Tara Cooper and Tyler Mullins discuss the significance of employee listening in today's workplace. They explore various methods of gathering employee feedback, the evolution towards continuous listening models, and the latest trends in employee listening technology. The conversation emphasizes the importance of acting on feedback to build trust and improve employee engagement.

In this episode of the "What's Up With Work Tech?" podcast, host Jason Averbook is joined by his colleagues Jess Von Bank and Tara Cooper from Mercer | Leapgen. They discuss their recent experience at ADP Analyst Day and share insights from the event.

They emphasize the importance of ADP's Analyst Day and its unique approach to innovation and leadership alignment. The discussion also highlights ADP's commitment to understanding and improving the human experience of work, using data as their secret sauce. With the incredible power of data and technology, the significance of intent, transparency, and core beliefs is critical in shaping a company's product philosophy and messaging to effectively engage with customers.

Whether you're an HR professional or a tech enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen!

In this episode, we dive into the topic of creating a flexible and inclusive work culture, especially in the context of the ever-changing needs and expectations of younger workers. Host Jason Averbook is joined by guest, Tara Cooper, as she shares her insights on the importance of giving employees a voice in their well-being and how generative AI can help bridge the gap.

Here are three key takeaways from this thought-provoking conversation:

1️⃣ Treat people like people.

2️⃣ Build meaningful relationships.

3️⃣ Create a company culture with hyper-personalization and retention.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the future of work.

In this podcast, hosted by Jason Averbook, the focus is on HR tech and how technology is shaping the workforce. The main theme is being "digital," which goes beyond just implementing technology. It involves four key components: a digital first mindset, understanding the audience (employees), designing processes and journeys with human-centric thinking, and leveraging technology effectively.

Welcome to What’s Up with Work Tech? a brand new podcast series brought to you by Mercer.

Each week we’ll discuss the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the world of HR Technology and how it affects & enhances the Now of Work. Join us weekly to hear the point of view & analysis of top