HR Technology

What’s on tap at HR Tech? AI playground, fresh research, new products and more

With 90-plus start-ups, live demos and robust programming, the 2025 HR Tech conference remains the must-attend event, showcasing innovation and helping leaders turn ideas into actionable strategies.

The skills ‘chess’ game: How Unum is redeploying talent in real time

HR leaders can leverage skills-based workforce management to boost productivity while supporting employee career growth. Here's how Unum applies this approach to build a strategic, future-ready talent pipeline.

HR Tech 2025 buyer’s guide: Avoid ‘chasing features’ and focus on building value

New research shows 10-point spike in HR tech upgrades planned for 2026. Where to focus at HR Tech 2025? Experts weigh in on key themes before the event.

A critical moment for HR leaders: Previewing the 2025 HR Tech conference

HR Tech kicks off next week in Las Vegas, and Program Chair Steve Boese shares an insider's look at what to expect—and why this year's conference comes at such a pivotal time.

I-9 Compliance: What You Need to Know in 2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

It’s more important than ever to reevaluate your Form I-9 strategy. When used correctly, it provides invaluable protection against I-9 compliance fines and more.

Future-proofing the HR function at Blackstone: Our 2025 HR Leader of Distinction

Honored for HR excellence at a smaller organization, Paige Ross of Blackstone is keeping a long-range focus as the firm navigates AI, skills development and unexpected tragedy.

Behind the ‘people-led, tech-powered’ Walmart: Meet our 2025 HR Executive of the Year

Chief People Officer Donna Morris oversees HR for the retail giant's 2.1 million global employees, with a focus on tech transformation and employee experience.

Upskill, Reskill and Retain: How to Future-Proof Your Workforce

Thursday, October 02, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

As the forward movement of automation and AI makes once-essential skills obsolete, career advancement is a major concern.

Agentic AI in HR: Unpacking the hype and addressing the uncertainty

Despite pressure to unleash agentic AI in HR, uncertainty remains. This expert explores how HR can maximize the potential of the emerging tech, without getting swept up by the buzz.

Facing AI, HR needs to shift from ‘reactive to proactive.’ Here’s how

Stefani Steinway, CHRO of Equifax Workforce Solutions, says emerging technology can drive more strategic HR functions but requires HR to have both sharp tech know-how and new mindsets.

Stanford researchers tracked millions of jobs. Here’s who is losing to AI

New research analyzing millions of payroll records through July 2025 confirms that gen AI is creating significant employment disruptions. What HR leaders need to know.

5 timely insights for HR leaders about the post-pandemic labor market

What began as a temporary crisis has evolved into lasting transformation, with permanently altered workforce dynamics that continue to reshape how organizations attract and retain talent.

Who’s winning the ‘race to own the operating system of work’?

Workday's acquisition of Paradox and new partnership with Chime are among the HR tech moves in a busy month of news that's been dominated by integrations and partnerships. Plus, news from Eightfold and more

How HR is adapting as AI agents join the workforce

Skillsoft's global HR leader is developing a balanced workforce that includes agents and meets business goals. For those facing similar challenges, she and other experts advise agility.

Resilient by design: How HR can navigate disruption with speed, compliance and confidence

HR teams that pair disciplined compliance management with agentic automation, AI‑driven scheduling and real‑time insight can respond faster to changing conditions. Here's an action plan from an expert.

Keep It Simple: How to Reduce Unnecessary Workplace Complexity

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

By pulling ourselves out of complex processes and eliminating needless work, we have the power to focus on the aspects of our jobs that really matter.

The HR-IT integration: Wisdom from 4 HR leaders charting the path forward

Merging HR and IT, many HR leaders say, can boost engagement, ease tech rollouts and drive productivity. Meanwhile, a majority of IT leaders predict a "complete" integration for most organizations within five years.

HR’s Role in AI Transformation

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET

This session will spotlight how HR leaders can move beyond experimentation to fully operationalize AI across the enterprise—and what that looks like in companies that are already finding success.

How to take control of the future and make disruption your HR superpower

Bestselling author James Patterson and Dr. Patrick Leddin will explore how HR leaders can transform disruption into advantage in their upcoming HR Tech keynote.

AI for benefits decision-making: What to do about employee hesitation

A survey found that, despite AI's potential for helping with benefits decision-making, a significant optimism gap exists between leaders and employees.

Workplace Compliance Trends for 2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

In this webinar, you’ll gain a better understanding of the 2025 regulatory environment and how it could impact employees, employers and businesses across a variety of industries.

The Recipe for Growth: Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon on Scalability and Succession Planning

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

From hiring to development and all the way to succession planning, you’ll learn how Slim Chickens expanded from a single location in Arkansas to almost 300 locations worldwide.

2025 Top HR Products of the Year: Degreed Maestro

Degreed Maestro is an AI-powered learning tool that delivers personalized, workplace-specific experiences like coaching and skill development.