The HR Huddle

The HR Huddle

All Things HR

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.

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HR, We Have a Problem - From barrier to competitive edge: How forward-thinking employers are discovering that most disability accommodations cost under $500 and deliver outsized returns on talent acquisition.
The HR HuddleJune 19, 2025
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00:38:54

HR, We Have a Problem - From barrier to competitive edge: How forward-thinking employers are discovering that most disability accommodations cost under $500 and deliver outsized returns on talent acquisition.

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and guest Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services, discuss employment opportunities and workplace accommodations for people who are blind, have low vision, or are deaf-blind. They tackle how organizations can better support these talented indi...

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Major acquisitions and AI breakthroughs signal HR tech's most accelerated period since 2010.
The HR HuddleJune 12, 2025
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01:08:32

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Major acquisitions and AI breakthroughs signal HR tech's most accelerated period since 2010.

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson explore the accelerating pace of change in the HR tech industry, comparing current market activity to pivotal moments including 2010-2011 and post-COVID periods. The discussion covers a wave of significant mergers and ...

HR, We Have a Problem - Why only 16% of employees are thriving at work and how personalized wellbeing strategies beat the one-size-fits-all approach.
The HR HuddleJune 05, 2025
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00:44:39

HR, We Have a Problem - Why only 16% of employees are thriving at work and how personalized wellbeing strategies beat the one-size-fits-all approach.

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem Teri Zipper and guest Kelly Mackin, Co-Founder and CEO of Motives Met and author of “Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work,” discuss her research identifying 28 psychological and emotional "motives" that drive thriving at...

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - LIVE from UKG’s Analyst Day; BREAKING News: Federal Judge Allows Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit Against Workday to Proceed + Moderna's Decision to Combine Responsibility for HR and Digital Technology
The HR HuddleMay 29, 2025
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00:55:30

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - LIVE from UKG’s Analyst Day; BREAKING News: Federal Judge Allows Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit Against Workday to Proceed + Moderna's Decision to Combine Responsibility for HR and Digital Technology

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss UKG's major cultural transformation under CEO Jennifer Morgan and discuss how the company is moving from reactive to proactive customer service while targeting double-digit growth in the enterprise market. This...

HR, We Have a Problem - Pivot or Perish: Why organizational agility is your competitive advantage.
The HR HuddleMay 22, 2025
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00:39:32

HR, We Have a Problem - Pivot or Perish: Why organizational agility is your competitive advantage.

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, host Teri Zipper and industry veteran Steve Goldberg explore organizational agility as a critical pathway to business success in today's fluid, unpredictable environment. Drawing from decades of experience across investment banks and HR tech leadership roles...

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - A recap of major tech conferences, ServiceNow's UKG partnership to integrate AI agents, and how AI is affecting ageism across industries - starting at age 29 in tech.
The HR HuddleMay 16, 2025
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01:08:22

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - A recap of major tech conferences, ServiceNow's UKG partnership to integrate AI agents, and how AI is affecting ageism across industries - starting at age 29 in tech.

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson recap what they learned at recent major HR tech events, including Unleash America. The conversation also explores what’s behind ServiceNow's just-announced partnership with UKG to integrate UKG AI agents with ServiceNo...

HR, We Have a Problem - How to personalize the employee experience and why the one-size-fits-all engagement strategy no longer works.
The HR HuddleMay 08, 2025
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00:42:03

HR, We Have a Problem - How to personalize the employee experience and why the one-size-fits-all engagement strategy no longer works.

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper and seasoned HR executive Pam Myers discuss practical guidance for HR professionals navigating today's changing workplace dynamics, including remote work challenges and mergers & acquisitions. They also cover the critical role leadership plays in...

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HR tech vendors are spying on each other, AI bots applying for job openings and how women will feel the impact first as AI replaces HR jobs
The HR HuddleMay 02, 2025
130
01:20:51

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - HR tech vendors are spying on each other, AI bots applying for job openings and how women will feel the impact first as AI replaces HR jobs

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss key takeaways from the Workday Innovation Summit, including more focus on its ecosystem strategy and partner relationships, the Workday Extend platform, and more plans for AI. The hosts discuss numerous executi...

HR, We Have a Problem - How proper AI implementation drives productivity, enhances decision-making with data, and creates strategic advantage fundamentally changing how work gets done.
The HR HuddleApril 24, 2025
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01:02:07

HR, We Have a Problem - How proper AI implementation drives productivity, enhances decision-making with data, and creates strategic advantage fundamentally changing how work gets done.

In this episode of HR, We Have a Problem, Teri Zipper welcomes William Tincup, Editor, Analyst, Advisor & Host at WRKdefined, for a candid discussion on how HR is fundamentally about improvisation, with practitioners regularly shifting from planned activities to urgent matters like harassment claims...

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why Europe and Asia are outpacing US AI Adoption, data integration's 17% ROI and how skills validation is changing the global HR landscape.
The HR HuddleApril 17, 2025
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00:51:37

Spilling the Tea on HR Tech - Why Europe and Asia are outpacing US AI Adoption, data integration's 17% ROI and how skills validation is changing the global HR landscape.

In this episode of Spilling the Tea on HR Tech, Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson discuss international acquisitions, AI implementations across the industry, and the growing focus on skills-based approaches to workforce management. This conversation explores how organizations are navigating technolo...