The HR Huddle
Welcome to the HR Huddle, the ultimate resource for all things HR. This podcast is comprised of two unique mini-shows where we will be: Spilling The Tea On HR Tech with Chief Research Officer and HR tech market influencer, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson, Sapient Insights Group, Director of Research, AND breaking down the messy stories that everyone in human resources has in HR - HR We Have a Problem, with Teri Zipper - global HR consulting expert and Sapient Insights Group CEO featuring weekly industry co-hosts. Cause when the shit goes down. You've got to huddle up.
Episodes
116 episodes
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - How data integration and AI are shaping Workday’s HR tech strategy.
In this special episode* of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris is joined by two Workday executives: David Wachtel, general manager of talent products, and Cristina Goldt, general manager of workforce management and pay. Harris and he...
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Episode 99
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18:41
HR, We Have a Problem - The reinvention of HR in a post-pandemic world and how to leverage AI to better understand and retain talent.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and industry veteran Marc Miller— thought leader and adjunct professor at NYU and Manhattan College—discuss the evolving role of HR leaders in driving strategic value within organizations...
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Episode 98
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47:24
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Unpacking HR Tech 2024: Key takeaways on AI, data governance, and startup innovations.
In this special episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris along with Susan Richards, Teri Zipper, Cliff Stevenson, Summer Orellano and members of the HR Systems Strategy cohort reflect on the biggest highlights from the 2024 HR T...
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Episode 97
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32:11
HR, We Have a Problem - How fundamental HR practices can “right the ship” for organizations; Nice-Pak’s grassroots approach to post-pandemic challenges.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and guest Mike Poole, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Nice-Pak Products, Inc., discuss the importance of cohesive leadership and the significant impact of im...
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Episode 96
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41:08
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech: Is Claude the new rival to ChatGPT? Breaking down the Oracle-AWS partnership, new tech acquisitions, OpenAI's 1M users, and the future of AI in business.
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss the Sapient team’s role at HR Tech, along with several tech-related acquisitions and leadership updates. They also discuss the evolving role of A...
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Episode 95
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45:37
HR, We Have a Problem - HR as the “bad guy” in the workplace and adopting improv’s ‘yes, and’ approach as a fresh way to deal with challenges.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper along with guest Suzanne Lucas, famously known as the “Evil HR Lady” address the evolving challenges in HR over the past 25 years, the impact of AI on the industry, and the negative perce...
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Episode 94
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47:53
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Latest tech announcements, proposed law mandating AI oversight, and a tribute to Susan Wojcicki.
In this episode, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss the latest announcements and partnerships impacting payroll, leave, and compensation, including those from Workday, Tilt, and Salary.com. Stacey and Cliff also talk about a pro...
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Episode 93
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46:11
HR, We Have a Problem - Grief in the workplace. Developing effective communication protocols with empathy and proactive support.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper along with Stacey Harris and guest Jason Seiden, Co-founder of Comfort Communications discuss grief in the workplace and how organizations can develop effective communication protocols to...
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Episode 92
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47:50
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Will the AI bubble burst soon? Analyzing the $2 trillion drop in market value, ethical AI regulations, and possible financial risks for tech buyers.
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss the current state of AI in the market and break down the surprising drop in the AI market’s total value by $2 trillion - including its broader implicat...
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Episode 91
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45:46
HR, We Have a Problem - How to leverage strategic partnerships and technology to reimagine talent acquisition and career development.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Kim Sneeder, Managing Director at CareerCircle discuss how the CareerCircle platform uniquely supports candidates and helps orga...
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Episode 90
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30:17
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Salesforce & Workday’s bold move, UKG’s new CEO, and VC funding disparities impacting women and Black founders.
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, cover the successful diversity roundtable ho...
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Episode 89
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47:09
HR, We Have a Problem - Changing the narrative by creating a workplace that prioritizes inclusivity and representation for adults with disabilities.
In this special episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Lindsay Wrege, Co-Founder & CEO of 321 Coffee — a company built on creating inclusive workplaces for individuals wit...
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Episode 88
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28:22
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - What's happening in the HR tech market? A major surge in mergers and acquisitions, AI innovations in talent acquisition, and leadership moves.
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, analyze the HR tech market following a surge...
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Episode 87
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38:25
HR, We Have a Problem - You can have it all. A cost-benefit breakdown on leveraging broker relationships to navigate people, processes, and HR tech solutions in complex business environments.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Holly Larson, HR Technology Consultant at USI and Content Committee Leader at The Advisor Collective, get into the huddle to disc...
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Episode 86
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35:40
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The future of job search platforms amid AI, UKG massive layoffs, and Supreme Court regulatory shifts.
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Sapient Insights Group Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner, Stacey Harris, and Sapient Insights Group Director of Research, Cliff Stevenson, discuss recent mergers and acquisitions, inc...
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Episode 85
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54:07
Back by demand: HR, We Have a Problem - The stakes have never been higher for HR…fostering meaningful change, building C-suite level trust, and bridging the gaps.
Happy 4th! In case you missed the great conversation, we’re bringing back one of the highest-downloaded episodes in 2024 for our HR, We Have a Problem show. Teri Zipper, CEO and Managing Partner for Sapient Insights Group, joined by her coll...
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Episode 84
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43:10
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Spilling the Tea on major industry acquisitions and the implications of NDA and non-competes in HR tech.
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 notable acquisitions shaping the HR...
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Episode 83
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44:35
HR, We Have a Problem - The Impact of economic shifts, the pandemic, and AI advancements on women in the workforce and how bridging the gap in tech can empower future female leaders.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper and guest Jess Von Bank, Global Leader, HR Transformation & Technology Advisory at Mercer, explore how technological innovation, parti...
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Episode 82
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39:43
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The hidden risks of “hallucinations” in AI and the importance of context; plus breaking news on key industry moves.
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 groundbreaking advancements from Vi...
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Episode 81
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38:47
HR, We Have a Problem - The evolving landscape of performance management and the latest AI-powered tools to create positive change in employee performance, engagement and retention, support managers and connect it all to business impact.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Dr. Jeff Smith, Chief Product Officer at 15Five — the strategic performance management platform designed to boost employee engage...
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Episode 80
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39:23
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - The skinny on tech layoffs, leading with real-time data vs. the trickle-down effect of decisions made with the latest economic indicators and transforming workforce management through AI.
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 latest trends and innovations in HR...
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Episode 79
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1:02:16
HR, We Have a Problem - Emerging HR tech trends focused on problem-solving over product demonstrations.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner, Teri Zipper welcomes guest Nov Omana, Founder of Collective HR Solutions and Technology Review Council (TRC) — a platform that showcases emergin...
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Episode 78
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33:20
Back by demand: Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Employee engagement and the ethics of leveraging AI to improve workplace wellness.
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, welcome special guest Dr. Jarik Conrad, Vic...
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Episode 77
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35:00
HR, We Have a Problem - In this episode, Teri and her guest, Christine Albert, talk about the complexity of defining the evolving role of a CXO in organizations today and the diverse business goals they are expected to achieve.
In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Sapient Insights Group CEO and Managing Partner Teri Zipper and guest Christine Albert, Founder of Adams Street Consulting and former Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at LCMC Health, discuss the collab...
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Episode 76
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30:56
Spilling the Tea on HR Tech: Cliff and Stacey weigh in from the conference circuit on industry top leadership moves, new partnerships, and intriguing AI tech roll-outs.
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 latest AI developments in HR tech, ...
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Episode 75
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46:17