While the pace of new technology adoption in HR continues to increase, it seems this is most pronounced with regards to talent acquisition. The use of AI to increase efficiency in manual tasks such as resume screening, scheduling, etc., now seems mundane when compared to the exciting focus on assessments and interviews. This trend has led to capabilities that were, until now, not possible to implement at scale – such as behavioral and competency assessment via psycholinguistics, and real-time interviewer coaching designed to reduce unconscious bias and increase the predictive validity of the interview process.
Next-generation tech innovations are putting the "human" back in Human Resources. The best HR technology is now…invisible. Automation, smart tech and consumer-grade experiences (mobile, intuitive, instant) are allowing HR teams to spend more time with people and less time with software. Expedited by rapid adoption and innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic and the labor shortages, this new breed of HR technology is helping to not only drive HR results but drive business results-- saving millions of hours and dollars.
HR is finally getting respect and a much needed budget to attract, source, hire, and manage people and their career paths to support business outcomes. Employers must continue to adapt quickly and their HR strategies and technology need to address remote, flexible, or RTO work cultures, quiet quitting, gender equity pay, diversity, equity and inclusion, to upskilling-reskilling for internal mobility and people management.
In the past, corporate life focused heavily on appearance and presence. You showed up. You dressed the part, and often your behavior mirrored that of those around you if you wanted to be successful. Success at work was about how well you fit the mold and how closely your managers could oversee you. Now, our view of work and who we are in the workplace is changing. Research has shown that workplace authenticity increases employee well-being and improves performance. By being able to be our authentic selves and having the flexibility to show up for all the other pieces of our lives, we’re able to increase the value we bring to the work we do.
Employees want flexibility, but leaders are worried about how to scale and maintain it in such a way that it will bring long-term value to the organization. So, there’s growing friction between the flexibility individuals need to perform at their best and the connection to the organization’s larger community that will create value and growth. Here’s what I mean: you have the individual, the team, and the organization. And, if everyone is doing their own thing in a silo, it’s hard to build a cohesive, future-focused company. Flexibility shouldn’t be in a vacuum but rather surrounded by community connection to add value and growth.
I was blown away by the scope and variety of the vendors—truly a massive event filled with a Who's Who in our industry. The Startup Pitch Fest was particularly inspiring, both due to the amazing ideas presented and also the diversity of the startup founders themselves. My biggest takeaway was feeling just the incredible energy in that room: so much brilliance, creativity and enthusiasm. I'll definitely be back next year.
This was the fourth HR Tech that I've attended and it was, by far, the most vibrant and exciting one of the bunch. After the slowdowns due to covid, it was great to see so many people flock to Las Vegas for the big event and the energy was palpable from the crowd. The marco climate has been so strong for HR Tech the past few years with private investments high and public valuations beating peer groups. There is definitely a rising tide in HR Tech as companies are coming around to the importance of investing in their people and the systems that support their people.
One takeaway I have from attending HR Tech Conference 2022 is the unique networking opportunity it provided for HR professionals. The attendees at the conference were from many different industries and backgrounds, providing a great opportunity to learn about new trends in HR from a variety of perspectives. I also enjoyed hearing from the conference speakers about the exciting developments in HR technology that we can expect in the next few years.
In practically every conversation I had at HR Tech, employee engagement was a core topic. Between the speaking engagements and vendors on the show floor, employee engagement perspectives were everywhere. Retention is a key focus for executive teams in the current environment, so it's a timely and important theme that was covered at HR Tech.
The HR Tech Conference is a great opportunity to learn about the latest HR technology and trends. This year's conference was particularly beneficial because it featured a number of sessions on how to use HR technology to improve employee engagement. I came away from the conference with a better understanding of how to use HR technology to engage employees and improve organizational performance.
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HR Tech Conference is always an incredible event. There's so much to learn and so many people to meet. This year, I was particularly struck by the importance of data in HR. Too often, we make decisions based on our gut feelings or personal biases. But if we want to truly understand what's happening in our organizations, we need to look at the data. Data can help us identify patterns and trends that we might otherwise miss. It can also help us to test our hypotheses and see which interventions are really making a difference. As someone who is passionate about using data to drive decision-making, I was thrilled to see so many innovative companies using data in interesting ways. I can't wait to see what else HR tech has in store for us in the years to come!
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My takeaway from HR Tech Conference 2022 was to value human connection as much as in tech. After all, it is human beings who come with new ideas that are then turned into tech practices. There is no way to realize success in modern-day businesses by putting emphasis on one and forgetting the other. Both are of much importance in businesses. People should always be the center of technological advancement in businesses.