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#WorkTrends: What to Expect at HR Tech 2018

This year’s HR Technology Conference will be Sept. 11-14 in Las Vegas. How has the industry changed in the past few years, and what can you expect at this year’s conference?

Steve BoeseSteve Boese is co-chairman of the conference, the world’s largest gathering of the HR technology community. He’s also a writer/editor for Human Resource Executive magazine and he created and co-hosts the HR Happy Hour podcast on Blog Talk Radio.

For over 15 years Boese has been focused on the implementation of technology solutions to solve business problems, working with organizations ranging from telecommunications to consulting to higher education. He also developed a graduate course in HR technology for the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York.

Boese gave us a preview of the conference and talked about industry changes. You can listen to the full episode below or keep reading for a recap of our conversation. Share your thoughts with us using the hashtag #WorkTrends.

Companies Are Investing in HR

The HR Tech conference has really grown in the past few years, and Boese attributes that to a number of factors. “In general we’ve seen improving economic and business conditions, certainly here in the U.S. but in a lot of other countries as well, since the end of the recession,” he says. The climate is better and he says organizations are willing to invest again.

“There’s an increased need for organizations to better compete and deploy human capital. With a record number of job openings and near-record highs in the average time to fill a job in the United States, companies are looking toward technologies to help them manage those challenges and opportunities.”

In addition, he says, a lot of investment dollars are being pumped into HR tech, and that’s spurring innovation because a lot of smart people are rushing into the area to build new technologies.

“Also, many companies are finally moving off of older legacy, often installed, systems to choose some of these modern, mobile, cloud-based, consumer-like and increasingly intelligent technologies deployed in the cloud,” he says. “So the pace of innovation has been really, really high in the last five years, and companies have had more money to spend.”

AI Is Piquing Curiosity

Boese says a tiny percentage of companies have deployed AI in HR departments. But through pre-registration surveying, HR Tech organizers know that four of the five sessions generating the most interest are AI sessions. “We’re seeing more and more technology providers — most of the large ones and many smaller ones as well, including startups — trying to deploy AI and smart technologies across a number of processes, whether it’s service delivery, HR help desk stuff, scheduling, recruiting and trying to schedule interviews, even some on trying to help potential candidates find the right job to apply to.”

Boese says there are also interesting developments regarding employee performance and coaching. On the learning and development side, there are systems to help employers understand their employees. “What can we learn from your profile? What can we learn from your preferences? How can we provide intelligent recommendations about the assignments, the job opportunities, the learning and development opportunities that we’d like to present to you that will align with what we think your goals are and where you want to take your career?”

He doesn’t see AI replacing a lot of HR jobs. It will supplement what people do, but not replace them. “I think there’s still lots of great opportunity for people in HR and in other domains to work alongside with, in consultation with and in coordination with these technologies.”

What to Expect at the HR Tech Conference

The conference will have four days of content, in addition to pre-conference activities. There will be several keynote speakers, including one that Boese said will be a surprise. Announced keynote speakers include Mike Rowe from Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs.” He’ll be talking about work, the workplace and the value of every job,” Boese says. “We get caught up in what’s happening in tech companies, but not everyone is working on an app in Silicon Valley, and Rowe is going to challenge you to think differently about jobs.”

HR Executive magazine publishes an annual list of the most admired companies for HR, and four or five of the CHROs from those companies will be on the CHRO panel. In addition, there will be about 70 sessions and lots of tech demonstrations.

This year also marks the first startup pitch-fest. “So, we’re going to have 60 startups exhibiting in our startup pavilion,” Boese says. “Thirty of those startups will compete in our pitch-fest, and the winner gets a $30,000 prize.”

The Women in HR Tech Summit will take place on the first day of the conference. “It was designed to showcase and help give a spotlight to so many of the incredibly talented and successful women leaders and founders in the HR technology industry,” Boese says. There’s no additional charge for the summit — it’s included in the conference registration.

Let’s continue the conversation. Join us on Twitter (#WorkTrends) for our weekly chat on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, 10:30 a.m. Pacific or anywhere in the world you are joining from to discuss this topic and more.

#WorkTrends Recap: Live From #HRTechConf: State of the State

This week’s #WorkTrends show was live from the HR Tech Conference in Chicago. Host, Meghan M Biro was joined by Dwane Lay, Vice President of Customer Experience of Dovetail Software, to continue the discussion on the state of HR Tech.

Dwane shared his thoughts on what’s hot in HR technology, what’s happening at the conference and much more.

Here are a few key points that he shared:

  • If you want to know if your technology is really working, get feedback from people who hate it
  • Know your needs and be honest with yourself when you are looking at your budget for HR Tech
  • It’s not about the tool you use, it’s about the content in it

Missed the show? You can listen to the #WorkTrends podcast on our BlogTalk Radio channel here: http://bit.ly/2dvDiAA

You can also check out the highlights of the conversation from our Storify here:

Didn’t make it to this week’s #WorkTrends show? Don’t worry, you can tune in and participate in the podcast and chat with us every Wednesday from 1-2pm ET (10-11am PT). Next week, on Oct 12, host Meghan M. Biro will be joined by Kathryn Minshew, CEO and Founder of The Muse, to discuss how to recruit top millennial talent.

The TalentCulture #WorkTrends conversation continues every day across several social media channels. Stay up-to-date by following the #WorkTrends Twitter stream; pop into our LinkedIn group to interact with other members; or check out our Google+ community. Engage with us any time on our social networks, or stay current with trending World of Work topics on our website or through our weekly email newsletter.

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#WorkTrends Preview: Live From HR Tech: State of State

Last week we started the conversation about the state of HR Tech. This week, we are taking the show on the road. In this special #WorkTrends, Host Meghan M. Biro and Guest Dwane Lay will be live from Chicago as they cover the HRTech conference.

Be sure to tune in to get an expert view of what’s hot in HR technology, what’s happening at the conference and much more! Whether you’re at the show or not, this live podcast and Twitter chat should not be missed!

Live from HR Tech: State of the State

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Tune in to our LIVE online podcast Wednesday, Oct 5 — 1 pm ET / 10 am PT

Join TalentCulture #WorkTrends Host Meghan M. Biro and guest Dwane Lay as they discuss what is going on at HR Tech conference.

#WorkTrends on Twitter — Wednesday, Oct 5 — 1:30 pm ET / 10:30 am PT

Immediately following the podcast, the team invites the TalentCulture community over to the #WorkTrends Twitter stream to continue the discussion. We encourage everyone with a Twitter account to participate as we gather for a live chat, focused on these related questions:

Q1. What are the hot technologies in HR today?  #WorkTrends (Tweet this question)

Q2. How is technology elevating HR’s ability to illustrate business value? #WorkTrends (Tweet this question)

Q3. What modern-day HR technologies are expected to endure into the future? #WorkTrends (Tweet this question)

Don’t want to wait until next Wednesday to join the conversation? You don’t have to. We invite you to check out the #WorkTrends Twitter feed, our TalentCulture World of Work Community LinkedIn group, and in our TalentCulture G+ community. Share your questions, ideas and opinions with our awesome community any time. See you there!

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#WorkTrends Recap: Five Things To Know About HR Tech in 2016

Technology is pushing HR forward, with new programs, software and hardware emerging every day to make our jobs easier. In fact, HR tech is an integral part of how we do business now.

On this week’s #WorkTrends we were joined by Steve Boese, the Co-Chair of the HR Technology Conference, Columnist for HR Executive Magazine, and Creator and Co-host of the HR Happy Hour Show and Podcast. We discussed what to look forward to at the HRTech conference next week in Chicago.

Host Meghan M. Biro and Steve talked about trends and current innovation in HR Technology, why it is important, and how HR and technology intersect inside modern organizations.

Here are a few key points that Steve shared:

  • Everyone will likely be operating in the cloud in the next 10 years
  • Technologies are getting better at embedding the data HR actually needs
  • When considering a new HRTech you have to think about how it’s going to solve your business problems

Missed the show? You can listen to the #WorkTrends podcast on our BlogTalk Radio channel here: http://bit.ly/2dsEjZZ

You can also check out the highlights of the conversation from our Storify here:

Didn’t make it to this week’s #WorkTrends show? Don’t worry, you can tune in and participate in the podcast and chat with us every Wednesday from 1-2pm ET (10-11am PT). Next week, on Oct 5, host Meghan M. Biro will be broadcasting from the HRTech Conference with special guest Dwane Lay. They will be continuing the discussion on the state of HR Tech.

The TalentCulture #WorkTrends conversation continues every day across several social media channels. Stay up-to-date by following the #WorkTrends Twitter stream; pop into our LinkedIn group to interact with other members; or check out our Google+ community. Engage with us any time on our social networks, or stay current with trending World of Work topics on our website or through our weekly email newsletter.

#WorkTrends Preview: Five Things To Know About HR Tech in 2016

Technology is pushing HR forward. New programs, software and hardware emerge every day to make our jobs easier. HR tech is an integral part of how we do business now.

During this special show, we will be joined by Steve Boese, the Co-Chair of the HR Technology Conference, Columnist for HR Executive Magazine, and Creator and Co-host of the HR Happy Hour Show and Podcast. We will discuss what to look forward to at the HRTech conference, which is October 4-7 in Chicago.

Host Meghan M. Biro and Steve will talk about trends and current innovation in HR Technology, why it is important, and how HR and technology intersect inside modern organizations.

During this live podcast and Twitter Chat, we will reveal some of the current areas of noteworthy innovation in HR Tech and how they can be leveraged in organizations of all sizes. Steve will also offer some strategies to make the best choices and investments in HR technology.

The Five Things To Know About HR Tech in 2016
#WorkTrends Logo DesignTune in to our LIVE online podcast Wednesday, Sept 28 — 1 pm ET / 10 am PT

Join TalentCulture #WorkTrends Host Meghan M. Biro and guest Steve Boese as they discuss HR tech, current trends and the HR Tech conference.

#WorkTrends on Twitter — Wednesday, Sept 28 — 1:30 pm ET / 10:30 am PT

Immediately following the podcast, the team invites the TalentCulture community over to the #WorkTrends Twitter stream to continue the discussion. We encourage everyone with a Twitter account to participate as we gather for a live chat, focused on these related questions:

Q1: What’s new and interesting in HR technology this year?  #WorkTrends (Tweet this question)

Q2: What should be key buyer considerations about HR tech and implementation? #WorkTrends (Tweet this question)

Q3: How can HR and tech providers work collaboratively to reach a successful end result? #WorkTrends (Tweet this question)

Don’t want to wait until next Wednesday to join the conversation? You don’t have to. We invite you to check out the #WorkTrends Twitter feed, our TalentCulture World of Work Community LinkedIn group, and in our TalentCulture G+ community. Share your questions, ideas and opinions with our awesome community any time. See you there!

Join Our Social Community & Stay Up-to-Date!

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