WorkTech Podcast

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The WorkTech Podcast explores the critical trends shaping the future of work and HR tech. George LaRocque of WorkTech, drawing from years of advising top innovators, investors, and enterprises, guides... more

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March 26, 20252025 Outlook: Economic Uncertainty & Workforce Dynamics with Andrew Flowers, Appcast Chief Economist
Hiring is slowing, the job market is increasingly less dynamic, and economic uncertainty looms. Andrew Flowers, Chief Economist at Appcast, joins me to analyze the latest job market data, including hiring trends, workforce churn, wage growth, and how factors like AI, government policy, and inflation are shaping the future of work.

In this episode, we look at hiring trends, workforce turnover, wage growth, economic uncertainty, government layoffs, inflation impact, and talent acquisition strategies. With shifting market dynamics, HR leaders and employers need data-driven insights to navigate hiring, workforce planning, and talent retention in 2025.

See the charts Andrew references at 1worktech.com/podcast

Key Takeaways:
Hiring is slowing, but layoffs actually remain low, creating a stagnant job market with reduced churn.
Economic uncertainty is impacting employer decisions, leading to cautious hiring and lower job openings.
Healthcare is driving job growth, while leisure and hospitality are showing signs of weakness.
Wage growth is outpacing inflation, improving worker purchasing power but creating cost pressures for employers.
Federal workforce reductions could impact local economies, but broader economic effects remain uncertain.
HR leaders should monitor hiring rates, consumer spending, and government policies, as these will shape workforce trends in 2025.

Resources Mentioned:
Appcast Website: appcast.io
Recruitonomics by Appcast: recruitonomics.com
WorkTech Market Intelligence: 1worktech.com

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Market Insights
02:16 Current Economic Landscape
07:11 Job Market Dynamics and Trends
11:24 Sector-Specific Employment Trends
16:04 Impact of Federal Government Changes
25:52 Wage Growth and Economic Predictions
29:22 Key Metrics to Watch for in 2025

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37min
March 25, 2025JobGet’s M&A Strategy: What Acquiring Seasoned Means for the Hiring Market with CEO Tony Liu
Breaking down JobGet’s acquisition of Seasoned, its impact on hourly hiring, and how AI is shaping the future of recruitment.

JobGet is making big moves in the hiring market, acquiring Seasoned just after Snagajob. Tony Liu, CEO of JobGet, shares insights on why this deal strengthens their AI-driven recruitment strategy, enhances candidate quality, and streamlines hiring automation—giving employers more control and better hiring outcomes.

In this episode, we look at AI-driven hiring, recruitment automation, hourly workforce trends, candidate quality, talent marketplaces, hiring technology, and mergers & acquisitions in HR tech. As JobGet expands, its app-first approach and data-driven hiring tools are reshaping how employers attract and retain top talent.

Key Takeaways:
JobGet’s acquisition of Seasoned enhances AI-driven hiring automation, improving candidate quality and employer efficiency.
Merging talent pools from Snagajob and Seasoned creates a deeper, more engaged workforce marketplace.
Seasoned’s AI-based hiring automation and job-matching technology will integrate into JobGet’s platform.
JobGet’s app-first approach is attracting Millennial and Gen Z workers, making hiring faster and more personalized.
Employers gain better hiring insights with integrated ATS data, improving candidate quality and reducing hiring costs.
M&A remains a priority for JobGet, with more strategic acquisitions likely to expand its leadership in hourly hiring.

Resources Mentioned:

JobGet Website: jobget.com

Tony Liu’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tony-liu

WorkTech Market Intelligence: 1worktech.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to JobGet and Seasoned Acquisition
03:08 Market Dynamics and Acquisition Strategy
05:59 Quality and Technology in Recruitment
08:56 App-First Approach and User Experience
11:48 Integration of Platforms and Cross-Pollination
15:11 Data Analytics and Hiring Automation
17:48 Future of M&A Strategy and Conclusion

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26min
March 25, 2025Scaling HR with AI: How Symba Automates Onboarding, Offboarding & More with CEO Ahva Sadeghi
HR teams are under pressure to do more with less, and Symba is helping them get there. Ahva Sadeghi joins me to discuss how AI-powered workflow automation is transforming HR by streamlining onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and training—helping top employers boost efficiency while improving the employee experience.

In this episode, we look at HR automation, AI-driven workflows, employee experience, onboarding solutions, workforce efficiency, people operations, and internal mobility. As HR leaders seek to optimize processes, AI-powered platforms like Symba are making workflow automation more accessible, scalable, and impactful than ever before.

Key Takeaways:
AI-powered automation is revolutionizing HR workflows, eliminating inefficiencies and enhancing employee experience.
Organizations can automate key people processes, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and training.
Symba integrates with 300+ HR tools, streamlining processes and reducing tech redundancy.
HR leaders need automation strategies that align with business goals, rather than using AI for the sake of AI.
Companies leveraging Symba reduce manual processes, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic workforce initiatives.
Intelligence-driven insights will shape the future of HR, helping organizations optimize talent development and internal mobility.

Symba Website: symba.io
Ahva Sadeghi’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ahvasadeghi
WorkTech Market Intelligence: 1worktech.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Automation and AI in HR
02:36 Ahva's Journey and the Evolution of Symba
04:27 Market Shifts and Strategic Pivots
08:57 Understanding Symba's Product and Customer Integration
12:12 Workflow Automation: Creativity and Flexibility
15:50 The Role of Automation in Solving Business Problems
18:35 Overcoming Resistance to Change in Automation
19:57 Defining Success in Automation Projects
22:13 Future Directions for Symba and Automation

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28min
February 25, 2025How Lightcast is Powering Talent Intelligence with AI and Workforce Data with Cole Napper, VP of Research, Innovation, and Insights
Lightcast’s Cole Napper joins George LaRocque to discuss the power of workforce data, AI-driven skills taxonomies, and talent intelligence. They explore how organizations can leverage labor market insights to navigate workforce risk, optimize hiring strategies, and prepare for the evolving future of work.

This episode examines talent intelligence, workforce risk, AI-powered skills taxonomies, labor market insights, employer branding, competitive intelligence, and HR data strategy. As AI reshapes the future of work, understanding workforce dynamics and skills-based hiring has never been more critical.

Key Takeaways:
Talent intelligence is redefining workforce strategy, integrating labor market insights with internal HR data.
Skills taxonomies and ontologies powered by AI are streamlining workforce planning and talent mobility.
The Workforce Risk Outlook Report reveals which industries and companies face the biggest hiring and retention challenges.
AI is transforming talent intelligence, enabling organizations to anticipate workforce trends and upskill employees effectively.
Competitive intelligence is a game-changer, helping employers benchmark talent strategies against industry peers.
Lightcast partners with major HCMs and HR tech platforms, ensuring seamless integration of labor market data into HR ecosystems.
Resources Mentioned:
Lightcast Workforce Risk Outlook Report: lightcast.io/riskoutlook
Lightcast Website: lightcast.io
Cole Napper’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colenapper
More Market Insights: 1worktech.com

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35min
February 10, 2025AI Governance, Risk, and Adoption in HR with FairNow's Guru Sethupathy
AI is transforming HR, but adoption stalls without governance, compliance, and trust. Guru Sethupathy, CEO of FairNow, joins the WorkTech Podcast to break down AI risk, ethics, and compliance in HR tech. We explore how organizations can simplify AI governance, reduce risk, and ensure responsible adoption at scale.

This episode examines AI governance, HR compliance, risk management, ethical AI, data security, regulatory compliance, and AI adoption. With global AI regulations evolving rapidly, HR and HR tech leaders need a clear strategy to ensure compliance, build trust, and unlock AI’s full potential.

Key Takeaways:
AI governance is essential for responsible adoption, compliance, trust, and risk mitigation.
Organizations need clear AI governance frameworks to navigate evolving global regulations.
AI bias, privacy, and compliance concerns are top challenges for HR and HR tech vendors.
AI in HR is expanding rapidly, but without governance, adoption barriers increase.
Vendors and HR leaders must align on governance standards to streamline AI implementation.
AI regulations are increasing worldwide, making governance a competitive advantage.

Resources:
Forbes: Where the AI Regulatory Landscape Is Heading

Learn more about Fairnow at fairnow.ai
Get more HR and Work Tech global market insights at 1worktech.com

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34min
January 17, 2025Can AI Reduce Bias? Insights from Torin Ellis on HR’s Biggest Dilemma
The rise of AI in HR presents opportunities and challenges, particularly in reducing bias. I explore these dynamics with Torin Ellis, discussing insights from his latest report and strategies for implementing AI ethically. We focus on the transformative potential of AI to enhance equity and inclusion in hiring while delivering tangible business outcomes.
In this episode, we look at reducing bias with AI, ethical AI in HR, diversity and inclusion strategies, the role of HR leaders in AI adoption, AI in hiring processes, business outcomes of DEI initiatives, and inclusive technology solutions. These critical insights prepare HR professionals to navigate the future of work confidently.
Key Takeaways
AI, when deployed thoughtfully, can expand hiring pipelines and reduce bias in decision-making.
The ethical implementation of AI requires collaboration between HR, DEI leaders, and technology teams.
Human oversight remains essential to ensure AI complements rather than replaces nuanced decision-making.
Long-term benefits of AI include enhanced employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
Organizations must align AI solutions with their DEI goals to maximize business and social impact.
Redefining traditional metrics with AI, such as focusing on durable skills, creates equitable opportunities for talent.

Download Torin's report at plum.io
Learn more about everything happening in the Work Tech and HR Tech market at 1worktech.com

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43min
January 13, 2025Humareso CEO John Baldino and Rhabit Analytics Founder Kevin Kelly on the Humareso Acquisition of Rhabit Analytics
HR innovation takes center stage as we explore how Humareso’s acquisition of Rhabit Analytics creates a new standard in data-driven talent management with Humareso CEO John Baldino and Rhabit Analytics CoFounder Kevin Kelly. We discuss gamification, behavioral analytics, and longitudinal measurement as tools to boost employee engagement, develop leadership, and deliver actionable insights for workforce planning.
In this episode, we look at HR tech innovation, talent management strategies, gamification in HR, behavioral analytics, employee engagement tools, longitudinal measurement, and leadership development solutions. These themes redefine how HR leaders measure success and foster organizational growth.
Key Takeaways
Gamification and mobile-first tools drive higher engagement and meaningful feedback.
Behavioral analytics provide actionable insights for leadership development and workforce planning.
Longitudinal measurement enables continuous improvement in employee engagement and performance.
Effective employee engagement correlates with leadership behaviors and workplace policies.
Rabbit Analytics’ platform integrates seamlessly with Humoriso’s consultative approach for holistic solutions.
The acquisition signals a growing trend of service providers adopting tech-forward strategies in HR.

Learn more about Humareso at humareso.com
Learn more about Rhabit Analytics at rhabitanalytics.com
Learn more about what's happening in the HR and Work Tech markets at 1worktech.com

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46min
January 07, 2025Reimagining Recruitment Marketing: Insights from HireClix CEO Neil Costa
Recruitment marketing is evolving, and we take a look at how HireClix’s innovative approach to career sites, advanced analytics, and employer branding is transforming the candidate experience. With CEO Neil Costa, we explore what it takes to deliver measurable ROI and create lasting impressions in today’s talent acquisition landscape.
In this episode, we cover recruitment marketing, career site optimization, advanced analytics, candidate experience, employer branding, AI-driven hiring solutions, and workforce trends. These themes highlight the strategies shaping the future of HR technology and talent acquisition.
Key Takeaways
Career sites must deliver seamless, consumer-grade experiences to attract top talent.
Advanced analytics offer clear ROI insights, improving recruitment marketing efficiency.
AI-powered tools enhance engagement and personalization while preserving data privacy.
Employer branding succeeds with creative, non-generic campaigns on diverse platforms.
Effective recruitment balances traditional job boards with innovative consumer media strategies.
Organizations must invest in scalable, flexible tech solutions to adapt to future hiring trends.

Learn more about HireClix at hireclix.com Get more insights on the HR and Work Tech markets at 1worktech.com

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42min
January 02, 2025The Future of Frontline Work: AI, Flexibility, and Human Connection with Wonolo CEO Yong Kim
Frontline hiring is undergoing rapid transformation. George LaRocque and Wonolo CEO Yong Kim discuss how Wonolo’s AI-powered job manager is setting a new standard for flexibility, efficiency, and transparency. They explore the balance between automation and the human touch, delivering seamless experiences for both employers and candidates in high-turnover industries.
This episode looks at frontline hiring, AI-powered staffing, candidate experience, workforce automation, talent acquisition innovation, employee retention strategies, and technology-driven HR solutions. These insights provide actionable strategies for navigating today’s complex hiring landscape.
Key Takeaways
AI technology accelerates frontline hiring by addressing high-volume, high-turnover challenges.
Human-centered design enhances the candidate experience, promoting engagement and transparency.
Flexible hiring solutions cater to both short-term gig workers and long-term job seekers.
Employers benefit from faster time-to-fill rates, higher-quality matches, and improved worker retention.
End-to-end data cycles optimize job-worker matching for better outcomes and reduced turnover.
Combining AI with human oversight ensures personalized and efficient staffing solutions.
Learn more about Wonolo at wonolo.com Get more insights into the future of WorkTech at 1worktech.com

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34min
November 27, 2024How to Build a Profitable Company While Limiting VC Funding
Toby Egbuna, founder of Chezie, shares his journey of building a profitable startup without relying on venture capital. In this conversation, we explore the power of bootstrapping, alternative funding sources like grants, and the critical mindset shift needed for sustainable startup success. We also learn about Chezie, an operating system for Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
In this episode we look at alternative sources of funding, venture capital, startup funding, profitability, founders, entrepreneurship, and financial strategy.
Key Takeaways:
Limiting the amount of venture capital investment allows founders to retain control and avoid giving up equity.
Securing alternative funding like grants and loans can validate a business before seeking VC.
Profitability should now be the focus before considering venture capital.
How some second-time founders shift their views on VC.
Understanding basic financials and projections can improve a founder's negotiating position with investors.

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37min

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How many episodes does WorkTech Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.