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In this episode of Comp & Coffee, host Ruth Thomas is joined by Cliff Stevenson, Director of Research at Sapient Insights Group, to discuss the latest trends in HR technology. The conversation covers AI's impact on compensation, HR anchor systems, and the importance of real-time data to enhance compensation strategies. This episode offers valuable insights and advice for HR and compensation leaders looking to navigate upcoming tech innovations in 2025. Key Highlights: Discussion on the high user experience and vendor satisfaction in compensation software, with Payscale ranking amongst the top. Exploration of HR anchor systems and clustering trends for improving employee experience. Insight into AI's present-day solutions and its role in decision-making for HR professionals. The importance of leveraging real-time data for effective compensation management. Preparing HR systems for integrating contingent labor markets and evolving compensation tools. Quotes: "User experience and access to real-time data are crucial for HR professionals." – Cliff Stevenson "AI is moving from future promise to present-day solution." – Cliff Stevenson "We should gear towards a human-centric workplace by leveraging AI." – Cliff Stevenson

In 2025, the HR landscape is already transforming–quickly. With AI moving from hype to reality, workforce cultures evolving, and organizations pausing to get their data and systems in order, leaders face both big opportunities and bigger decisions. To truly make sense of it all, we sat down with Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer at Sapient Insights Group, whose decades of experience as both a practitioner and industry analyst give her a grounded, data-backed perspective on what HR teams need to focus on right now.From the rise of personalization and the cultural barriers blocking internal mobility to the critical role of managers and why workforce planning is finally having its moment, Stacey gave us a clear-eyed view of where HR is heading—and what's holding it back.She challenged us to think differently about what “engagement” truly means, the limitations of current AI applications, and why a company's culture—not its tech—might be the biggest obstacle to success in 2025.If you're ready to make sense of this rapidly changing landscape and get practical advice on how to navigate the year ahead, Stacey's insights are the perfect guide.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Intro [0:00]Meeting Stacey Harris [4:26]2025 Trends in HR Tech [7:08]AI in HR: Hype vs. Reality [9:06]The Data Problem and Internal Mobility Challenges [12:47]Managers as Barriers and the Role of AI [18:00]Rethinking Engagement and Personalization [23:54]Workforce Planning's Evolution [38:20]Final Thoughts and Why Stacey Does the Work She Does [42:00]Resources & People MentionedSapient Insights Group – Sapient Insights Group WebsiteSierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey LightcastConnect with Stacey HarrisConnect on LinkedInConnect With Red Thread ResearchWebsite: Red Thread ResearchOn LinkedInOn FacebookOn TwitterSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

Send us a textSapient 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] IntroductionWelcome, 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 accessibleYounger generations and evolving workplace dynamics[12:44] HR's technology paradoxRapid evolution in HR technology outpaces many organizations' awarenessWhy 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 equityInnovative compensation models to motivate and retain talent[32:32] ClosingThanks 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 InsightsContact:Stacey's LinkedInTeri's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manager: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media

Send us a textSusan 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] IntroductionWelcome, 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 companiesThe 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 essentialBuilding trust through strong data governance[21:47] How does HR use AI for administrative assistance?Ensuring AI models are properly trainedBuilding confidence in working with AI tools and delegating repetitive tasks[32:32] ClosingThanks 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 InsightsContact:Susan's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manager: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media

In today's rapidly evolving HR landscape, technology is more than just a tool — it's a driving force reshaping the future of work. Ready to stay ahead? Join industry experts Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson from Sapient Insights Group for the second installment of our four-part series live from HR Tech 2024. Discover the latest trends and innovations redefining HR, along with practical examples of how to leverage them to create a more engaged and productive workplace. Tune in and let this episode of Paychex THRIVE serve as your guide to navigating the future of HR technology.   Topics include: 00:00 – Episode preview and welcome 01:28 – Introduction of guests 02:31 – HR Tech 2024 highlights from Cliff and Stacey 03:41 – Overview of AI and Skills Management session 04:44 – AI integration in business processes 07:06 – Influence of buyers and users on HR technology 07:50 – Impact of generational shifts on HR systems 11:06 – HR and IT collaboration 12:05 – Employee engagement and technology's role 13:35 – Spending trends and talent-centric solutions 15:15 – Top strategies for being a talent-first organization 17:25 – Workforce management strategies 18:54 – Crystal ball time: Predicting future trends 20:02 – Blurring lines between HR tech and productivity tools 20:26 – Rising importance of environmental data gathering 21:29 – Wrap up and thank you   DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

Our Now of Work community welcomed Stacey Harris of Sapient Insights Group, Zach Chertok from IDC, and Stacia Garr of RedThread Research to the meetup. This uber smart panel of industry analyst friends joins us at the onset of a busy HR Tech fall conference season to help SUMMARIZE

Summary:Sapient Insights Group is a women-owned, research and advisory firm that is the proud organizer behind a massive annual HR technology survey that seeks to shed light on HR professionals' relationships with existing and emerging technologies. Representing Sapient Insights in this episode are Susan Richards (Founder & Managing Partner) and Teri Zipper (CEO & Managing Partner).In this episode, Susan and Teri talk about the changing of the guard that HR may soon experience with its newer and younger practitioners joining the workforce. Chapters:[0:00 - 9:22] IntroductionWelcome, Sapient Insights Group!Today's Topic: Why the Next Generation of HR Practitioners may be ready to revamp HR[9:23 - 19:05] How the world at work for HR is about to changeNew HR practitioners are asking “why” oftenHow AI regulations will affect the workforce[19:06 - 27:55] How will the next generations of HR practitioners challenge existing systems?Who will be responsible for both the good and the bad of AI in HR?The push for empathetic HR[27:56 - 34:53] Where to employees and companies stand on ESG?How employees feel about ESGWill newer employees fight for more of a focus ESG?[34:54 - 37:11] ClosingThanks for listening!Quotes:“The next generation of HR professionals, who didn't grow up in a compliance environment, [will make] a push toward empathetic HR.”“[In a survey we conducted that] had participants from all walks of life—all backgrounds, all races, all education levels, and all employment levels— . . . everybody was concerned about how an organization treats the environment.”Resources:Sapient InsightsContact:Susan's LinkedInTeri's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInPodcast Manger: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media

According to Harris, the most important question for 2024 is “Do we have the data?” Hear about Sapient Insight Group's newest research and why Harris believes transformational leave management is a key HR priority this coming year. “Don't just do change management,” she says, “manage the change. Employees are burning out. Give your executives a reality check.”Unum took its Gartner Marketing Award-winning HR Trends podcast studio on the road (again) to the 2023 HR Technology Conference & Exposition, held October 10–13 in Las Vegas. Listen as HR Trends host Clare Morin and others interview some of the biggest influencers in the HR tech world. You'll hear their expert opinions on how technology will change the HR profession and improve the employee experience through 2024 and beyond. 

What does it really mean to be strategic in HR? In 2022, only 46% of HR leaders were viewed as contributing strategic value to the business by their peers in the C-suite, according to Sapient Insights Group's 2023-2024 Annual HR Systems White Paper report. This week's episode centers on the state of strategic HR today and as we approach 2024. Join the conversation recorded live from our recent THRIVE conference in Denver, Colorado, with Cliff Stevenson, Director of Research at Sapient Insights Group, and Jamy Conrad, VP of People at TrustRadius. Hot topics include the impact of AI on HR, the need for change management, and a remarkable decrease in regrettable turnover from 40% to 3%!   For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community! Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.* Hear Adam's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following him on LinkedIn. Click here for Adam's webinar on gratitude and centeredness practices!

For businesses striving to stay competitive in today's rapidly changing marketplace, staying informed about the latest trends and technologies is crucial. As we conclude our series live from the floor of the 2023 HR Technology Conference, industry experts Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson from Sapient Insights Group, who are renowned for their work in HR systems and practices, join us to share the knowledge you need to navigate the evolving HR technology landscape. They also offer their insights on the latest market trends, the impact of AI on HR, and the value of a strategic approach to HR system integration. From the importance of continuous change management to the rise of data-driven decision making, learn how your organization can stay ahead of the curve.   Topics include: 00:00 – Welcome Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson 01:46 – Trends from HR Tech 03:48 – The benefits of HR technology for small businesses 06:53 – An overview of Sapient's annual survey 08:50 – HR technology small businesses are investing in 11:01 – The importance of learning to use AI 12:20 – Important questions for small businesses 13:01 – Change management and implementing new technology 15:50 – What using AI looks like for HR pros 20:09 – How to access Sapient's annual survey 21:53 – Wrap Up   Learn more from Sapient Insights Group, including accessing their annual survey, here: https://bit.ly/3u1H4Zj   Start preparing now for these 2024 HR technology trends: https://bit.ly/45dbCEq   Paychex doesn't just have the HR technology you need, but the expert guidance that helps you optimize its benefits: https://bit.ly/43BxPep   DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Sapient Insights Group Founder and change management expert Susan Richards to the show to discuss her passion for helping organizations manage the change and organizational impact associated with navigating complex HR transformation journeys.   First, and fresh off the road from UKG Analyst Day in Boston and the annual Payroll Org Payroll Congress…the “Super Bowl of Payroll” in Denver, Colorado, Pete shares his thoughts and highlights on each! The group then discusses why change management is often undervalued and first to go in transformation budget cuts, why you shouldn't overlook the impacts of a high-quality, well-planned change management program, and how to manage change in a global and increasingly hybrid workplace. Connect with Susan: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/susansapientinsights Sapient Insights Group: www.linkedin.com/company/sapient-insights-group www.SapientInsights.com Connect with the show: LinkedIn: ⁠http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0⁠  Twitter: ⁠@HRPayroll2_0⁠ ⁠@PeteTiliakos⁠ ⁠@JulieFer_HR⁠

Idag handlar podden om betydelsen av att använda data för att fatta beslut inom HR och hur det kan leda till stora förbättringar i att prioritera och få igenom beslut inom organisationen. Trots att det finns en tydlig fördel med att använda analys inom HR, visar den senaste Cranetstudien att endast cirka 10% av organisationerna i Sverige använder sig av det aktivt.   I avsnittet diskuteras varför det är viktigt att jobba med analys inom HR och vilken skillnad det är mellan HR-analys och people analytics. Anna tar också upp olika nivåer av analys, från operativ rapportering till analys med hjälp av AI, och lyfter fram olika nyckeltal och datakällor som kan användas för att mäta inom HR.   Som utlovat finns här också länkar till Intresseanmälan HR Digi och Sapient Insights Group undersökning, webinaret om undersökningen och länk till intervjubokning.

Denna vecka har HR Digi internationellt besök i podden av Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer och Managing Partner på Sapient Insights Group. Stacey har tillsammans med sina kollegor varje år, i 25 års tid, tagit fram en rapport om hur det står till på HR tech marknaden. Rapporten tillhandahåller data, insikter och praktiskt kunskap om hur du och din organisation kan lösa olika utmaningarna inom HR. Ta del av Staceys och Annas kloka ord och tankar kring just detta - vad är data, vilka insikter kan vi dra och vad betyder det att vi kan jämföra vår data från 25 år bak i tiden?   För att rapporten ska bli ännu mer integrerad i den svenska marknaden behöver vi din röst! Genom att du bidrar skapar vi tillsammans insikter och data om den svenska marknaden som du kan använda som stöd för din HR Techstrategi. Du får tillgång till nischad data, specifika benchmark och unika insikter för just din verksamhet. Du laddar ner den senaste rapporten här, hittar mer information och hur du kan signa upp och bidra till rapporten här! 

Summary:Sapient Insights Group is a women-owned, research and advisory firm that is passionate about adding value to clients, partners, and the HR and Finance communities they work within. They are also the proud organizers behind a massive annual HR technology survey that seeks to shed light on HR professionals' relationships with existing and emerging technologies. What's more, the survey just passed it's 25th anniversary! Representing Sapient Insights in this episode are Susan Richards (Founder & Managing Partner), Teri Zipper (CEO & Managing Partner), and Sheryl Herle (Principal Advisor). In this episode, Susan, Teri, and Sheryl talk about perspectives from Sapient Insights' annual survey on HR technology. Chapters:[0:00 - 5:05] IntroductionWelcome, Sapient Insights Group!Today's Topic: Perspectives from Sapient Insights Group's Annual HR Technology Survey[5:06 - 24:39] What was a surprising perspective that you gained from this year's survey?People's post-COVID problems reflect their pre-COVID problemsPeople data is often still lacking—why and how we can fix itClients aren't using the toolsets Vendors are building into their platformsLeveraging AI tools to identify data anomalies[24:40 - 40:58] Trends from this year's HR tech surveyFormer startups are now massive companiesDE&I was the #2 reason survey takers said they were gather HR data this past yearAnalytics solutions for offboardingCompanies are still struggling with talent mobility[40:59 - 41:58] Final Thoughts & ClosingThanks for listening!Quotes:“Vendors are building out all these toolsets, and clients still aren't using them, and they're moving more to core BI tools that are layered on top of data warehouses.”“One of the questions that we ask [in our survey] is, ‘What are you using your HR analytics tools for?' . . . What was beautiful to see this year was that while HR metrics in general are still leading, DE&I was #2 this year.”Resources:Research from Sapient Insights Contact:Sheryl's LinkedInSusan's LinkedInTeri's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInProduction by Affogato MediaPodcast Manger: Karissa Harris

In this episode of the podcast, we took a look at the recent report by Sapient Insights Group that presents the results of their 25th Annual HR Systems Survey. As its title indicates, the research covers the entire HR systems field, so we focused on the findings related to talent technology. The data were collected from 2,515 organizations in 65 countries. Those organizations represented industries ranging from professional services and healthcare to manufacturing and retail/wholesale, with better than half of them (59%) employing 500 or more workers.As we usually do, we pulled out and discussed three summary findings: Unlike what happened during economic slowdowns in the past, the vast majority of the larger organizations in the survey plan to increase their tech investments in the next year. In addition, the #1 area in which they plan to invest is talent technology, in effect putting the horse before the cart because you can't manage the resources you don't have. And finally, an astonishingly large number of the respondents were not reporting key metrics up the chain of command, which could derail their plans for continued investment in talent technology. As always, there was plenty of food for our conversation, so we hope you'll join us and listen in.Links mentioned:25th Annual Sapient Insights HR Systems SurveyMentioned in this episode:This episode is brought to you by Acquire ROIAcquire is a brand-new solution that's just been released by Keloh, an established recruitment marketing and technology agency. It is a programmatic jobs distribution with easy apply, developed to address the shortcomings and pain points within the programmatic recruitment marketing space. Say goodbye to logging into different platform accounts to manage your jobs and candidates, and say hello to Acquire's one-stop shop. For more information, check out the link below: AcquireROI.com

Are you happy with your company's Total Rewards Program? If not, you're not alone. A recent study found that less than half of employees are satisfied with their current benefits package. So, what can be done to make Total Rewards more appealing? Listen in as Kim Seals and host Shari Simpson discuss tips on how to create a rewarding experience for both your employees and your bottom line! Guest: Kim Seals, Senior Partner, West Monroe Partners Kim Seals is a Senior Partner in West Monroe's Human Capital Management practice. Kim has spent more than 25 years of her career in global human resource consulting, corporate and leadership roles. Her expertise includes leading M&A transactions, HR service delivery transformation, talent, compensation, benefits, and recruiting program design, as well as technology development, selection, and implementation globally. Prior to joining West Monroe, Kim was a Managing Partner at Sapient Insights Group, a research and advisory consulting firm. Kim previously spent 15 years at Mercer in several positions, including Atlanta Market Leader, Global Talent Technology Solutions Leader, and HR Effectiveness Global Practice Leader. Mentioned in the episode: West Monroe Partners: https://www.westmonroe.com/our-team/kim-seals    

Guests: Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane of H3HR Mark Stelzner and Kimberly Carroll of IA Stacey Harris of Sapient Insights Group HR Tech is one of the biggest and most prestigious human resource conferences in the world, bringing the industry's top thought leaders to the forefront. HR Break Room®'s Morgan Beard sat down with several guests during this year's conference to talk about the importance of HR tech and HR's place in the world today. In this “best of” compilation from Las Vegas, Morgan speaks with Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane of H3HR, Mark Stelzner and Kimberly Carroll of IA and Stacey Harris of Sapient Insights Group. The conversations cover a wide array of topics including: the importance of HR Technology Conference how the world of HR is changing how companies can best prepare for the future

Welcome to the third part of our Live from HR Tech series. In this episode, Rob Parsons talks with Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer at Sapient Insights Group, and keynote speaker at this year's HR Technology Conference. Listen in as she shares some of the findings from this year's HR Systems Survey, including the importance of a single point technology solution, using HR as a strategic partner, how to become a better technology buyer, and more. Topics include: 00:03 – Introduction to Stacey Harris 00:51 – Key takeaways from HR Tech 2022 01:36 – Multiple system vs. single point technology solutions 03:07 – Highlights from the HR Systems Survey 05:53 – HR as a strategic partner 06:55 – The employee experience 08:55 – Become a better technology buyer 11:14 – A community of HR professionals Read more about the trends in HR technology at www.paychex.com/articles/hcm/technology-trends-in-hr. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.

Welcome to Reimagining Company Culture, a series discussing emerging trends and priorities shaping the future of workplace culture and employee wellbeing. We highlight thought leaders who are constantly evolving their strategy and can provide insight to folks about how to address new business challenges.  AllVoices is on a mission to create safe, happy, and healthy workplaces for all, and we're excited to learn from experts who share our mission.In this episode of Reimagining Company Culture, we're chatting with Pam Jeffords, Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group.  Pam has over 25 years of experience advising companies and organizations on how to break the status quo and drive progress with their diversity, inclusion, and engagement goals. Tune in to learn Pam's thoughts on leveraging research and people-related facts, patterns in company engagement, looking internally at company data, and more!About AllVoices In today's workforce, people often don't feel empowered to speak up and voice their opinions about workplace issues, including harassment, bias, and other culture issues. This prevents company leadership from making necessary changes, and prevents people from feeling fulfilled, recognized, and included at work. At AllVoices, we want to change that by providing a completely safe, anonymous way for people to report issues directly to company leaders. This allows company leadership real transparency into what's happening in their companies—and the motivation to address issues quickly. Our goal is to help create safer, more inclusive companies.

Buckle up... First time hits/misses video guest Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer at Sapient Insights Group, is going to unfurl fresh HR data and debunk HR tech myths. We'll also get into the underrated keys to HR project success. The audience brought their sharpest questions and comments, and Stacey was ready to roll! Also check the itunes channel for the full podcast archives.

Buckle up... First time hits/misses video guest Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer at Sapient Insights Group, is going to unfurl fresh HR data and debunk HR tech myths. We'll also get into the underrated keys to HR project success. The audience brought their sharpest questions and comments, and Stacey was ready to roll! Also check the itunes channel for the full podcast archives.

As the Chief Research Officer, Managing Partner of Sapient Insights Group, Stacey Harris oversees industry research work including the Annual HR Systems Survey and White Paper. She has been a leading member of the HR practices and technology research community since 2007 and has produced groundbreaking research on high-impact HR organizations, enterprise HR technology, and key practices across the talent management spectrum.  Stacey has had executive-level roles with Sierra-Cedar, Bersin & Associates, and Brandon Hall Group, and she has worked as an industry advisor and HR leader for Fortune 100 organizations around the world. She is frequently included in Human Resource Executive® and the HR Technology Conference's Top 100 HR Tech Influencers list and sits on the International Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) Board of Directors, overseeing strategy and education in her role as Vice-Chair. Stacey is also the author of Introduction to HR Technologies: Understand How To Use Technology to Improve Performance and Processes. In this episode, Stacey talks about her thoughts on HR Technology of the past, present, and future.Chapters:[0:00 - 4:00] Introduction• Welcome, Stacey!• Today's Topic: HR Technology of the Past, Present, and Future[4:07 - 9:42] Looking at Past Trends in HR Technology• The dawn of self-service technology• What HR looked like pre-Internet[9:53 - 19:30] What's Significant about HR Technology Today?• What companies who thrived through COVID had in common• What companies with higher talent retentions are doing differently[19:38 - 30:16] What HR Technology does the Future Hold?• Automating processes that get left behind• Why workforce planning could be the key to a thriving business[30:16 - 39:47] Final Thoughts & Closing• Was HR Tech a success?• Thanks for listening!Quotes: “Organizations who've got the best user experience and vendor satisfaction score—we track that every year—and those organizations who seemed to come out of the COVID environment in a better place had a couple of things in common. One of the things we saw without a doubt was that if you had invested in workforce planning, or if you had invested in talent management, or if you had ensured that you had an idea of where your organization was sitting, at least from a talent perspective, you just did better in this last two or three years.” “The technology of the future—the piece that I think we're all sort of trying to figure out—is taking the really sticky business challenges that we have right now, which are always more of a process than they are a technology, and starting to figure out how to automate those because we have automated, for the most part, everything that is easy to automate in our world.”Contact:LinkedInProduction by Affogato Media

Summary:Pam Jeffords is a Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group who leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She has over 25 years of experience in the industry and is a member of the Global Leadership Council for Colorado State University College of Business, an advisory board member for University of Denver Colorado Women's College, and a Limited Partner in The JumpFund whose mission is to invest in women-led startups. Pam has also served as Chair of Women United for the Mile-High United Way where she received the prestigious Frances Wisebart Jacobs award for philanthropy. We're also joined by Susan Richards and Danielle White!Susan Richards is the Founder and CEO of Sapient Insights Group. For more than 25 years, Susan has been consulting in areas of change management, organizational effectiveness, M&A, HR strategy, technology, and operations. Her focus is on helping clients improve business performance by aligning their human capital programs and practices with business strategy. Danielle White is Collaborative Solutions' EVP of Global Business Strategy. She brings over 20 years of HR transformation experience from commercial and public sector industries. She uses her subject matter expertise to lead corporate thought leadership, go-to-market strategy, and engagement strategy. In this episode, Pam, Susan, and Danielle talk about how diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging has changed over the years and how it might change in the years to come. Chapters:[0:00 - 3:12] IntroductionWelcome, Pam Jeffords!Today's Topic: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging[3:13 - 13:27] How People Approached DE&I in the PastAttempts at devising “tomorrow solutions” and long-term solutionsHow DE&I outside the workplace affected DE&I in the workplace[13:28 - 32:16] What does DE&I Look Like Today?How differences in employee feedback creates DE&I gapsWhy job architecture informs DE&I successes and pitfalls[32:17 - 41:52] The Future of DE&IDeveloping true data-driven strategiesThe importance of helping HR practitioners become better business people[41:53 - 43:45] Final Thoughts & ClosingThank you for listening!Quotes:"I did an exercise with a group of people who were very angry with their leadership and asking, ‘Where's the diversity?' I asked, ‘How many of you in this room were hired by way of employee referrals?' Almost all of them raised their hand. I said, ‘That's why we don't have diversity.' Because we're reling heavily on employee referrals and we're referring people that look like us. So, if we want to do this differently, go outside of your network. Seek out people, refer them in, and that's the only way we're going to have diversity.” “When you talk about equity and opportunity, it's giving everybody equal access. And what we find is that feedback is probably the number one thing where we see the biggest gaps in who's getting it—[and the same can be said about] career guidance.”Contact:Pam Jeffords LinkedInSusan Richards LinkedInDanielle White LinkedIn Production by Affogato Media

How do today's business leaders leverage HR Technology to help people work more efficiently? Stacey Harris is the Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner of Sapient Insights Group, where she oversees their industry research work including the esteemed Annual HR Systems Survey and White Paper, now in its 24th year. No one knows more about the VAST OPPORTUNITIES of technology to add value to the HR function, to business, and to PEOPLE who stand to work better. In fact, she wrote a book about it! Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook have a great chat with Stacey about the evolution of HR Technology, how HR and IT can better organize themselves around common transformation goals, and measuring impact on business. PLUS: Here are a few good references for today's chat with Stacey: -Sapient Insights Group: 2021-2022 HR Systems Whitepaper: https://bit.ly/3daofro -Stacey's book: Introduction to HR Technologies: Understand How to Use Technology to Improve Performance and Processes: https://amzn.to/3rzBE4y

Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner at Sapient Insights Group, joins us to discuss her new book and what the true value of HR technology really is.

On this episode of Spilling The Tea On HR Tech, industry experts and hosts, Stacey Harris and Kim Seals serve you a fresh brew of the hottest news and insights from Sapient Insights Group's Annual HR Systems Survey, including:Key spending trendsVendor feedbackWhere to invest for 2022How you can access the data tooPlus, the return of The HR Tech Conference this Fall.Not attending HR Tech this year?Join us for live webinars on Oct. 7 or Oct. 27 to exclusively review the results with our team.Sign up: https://bit.ly/3i1uQHuFollow the hosts for real-time tea:Stacey Harris – @StaceyHarrisHRKim Seals - @ksealsSapient Insights Group – @SapientInsights

There's something missing when we talk about HR. Where's the practical insight and real life advice, that's fact-based and data driven? The strategy you can share with clients, friends, and your community as they look for solutions that are really going to make a difference?Sapient Insights Group is proud to present, The HR Huddle podcast, which is three unique, mini-shows in one.Get in the huddle and meet the hosts who will be: Spilling the Tea on HR Tech with Stacey Harris; discussing diversity and inclusion in Per My Last Email with Pam Jeffords; and breaking down the messy stories that everyHR professional encounters in HR, We Have a Problem with Kim Seals.Cause when the shit goes down, you need a crew you can count on, to huddle up.Keep up with the hosts in real-time:Stacey Harris – @StaceyHarrisHRPam Jeffords – @pamjeffordsKim Seals - @ksealsSapient Insights Group – @SapientInsights

Pam Jeffords is a Senior Partner at Sapient Insights Group where she leads the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practice. She has over 25 years of experience advising companies and organizations on how to break the status quo and drive progress with their diversity, inclusion, and engagement goals. She is also a limited partner for the Jump Fund—an angel fund that invests women's capital in women-led companies that have the potential for growth. Join us in this enlightening episode where Pam shares her knowledge around practices that are essential in creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Women, man, or ally--you won't want to miss this one! Pam's Contact Info: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamjeffords/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sapientinsights/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sapientinsightsgroup   I am excited to connect with you! The Femcanic audience feedback drives the show. I'd love for you to text me at ‪(614) 636-2240‬. What is the Femcanic Garage community all about? Go check us out! You can visit our website at https://femcanic.com/ You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn by searching for Femcanic Garage. Don't forget to subscribe and rate the Femcanic Garage Podcast.

About Stacy Harris Stacey Harris is Chief Research Officer, and a Managing Partner for Sapient Insights Group a Research and Consulting firm focused on helping clients use data and insights to achieve organizational outcomes., She also oversees the Sierra-Cedar's HR and Finance annual research efforts, including the esteemed Annual HR Systems Survey and White Paper, now in its 23rd year. Stacey was recently listed in HR Executive Magazines Top 100 HR Tech Influencers list and she also sits on the IHIRM Board of Directors, overseeing strategy and education in her role as Vice-Chair. A former executive with HR research firms Bersin & Associates by Deloitte and Brandon Hall, she is a frequent speaker at HR events both in the U.S. and abroad and often quoted in major media outlets such as Forbes, FastCompany, and HR Executive Magazine. Prior to joining the research community, Harris obtained her Master's in Education, worked as a practitioner and consultant and advised on multiple HR, Talent Management, and Learning initiatives for fortune 100 organizations around the world. Every Thursday morning, you can also find Stacey co-hosting the popular HR Tech Weekly Radio Show at HR Examiner.com, covering weekly HR Technology news and trends. About HR Like a Boss In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a local SHRM chapter the idea for writing a book was born. And everyone knows the best way to write a book about gaining expertise is to talk to the experts. These chats build the foundation for "HR Like a Boss" the book while providing game-changing advice from those conducting human resources "like a boss." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willory/message