
Rudi Bauer, Jessie Schofer
Jan 23, 2025
Is HR dead? The Bold Future of HR Tech

#1about 2 minutes
Why HR tech feels complicated for teams
The complexity of HR tech often stems from a lack of confidence and new skill requirements in procurement and project management, not the technology itself.
#2about 4 minutes
Identifying the root cause of tech implementation failure
Technology projects fail when they try to solve misunderstood problems, which points to a broken company-wide operating model rather than a siloed HR issue.
#3about 2 minutes
The case for rebuilding HR from the ground up
The provocative statement "HR is dead" argues for abandoning outdated, stacked processes and completely redesigning the function for the modern tech-enabled era.
#4about 4 minutes
Shifting from a purchasing to a marketing mindset
HR must evolve from a transactional, cost-focused purchasing function to a strategic marketing function that consistently attracts and retains talent.
#5about 4 minutes
The critical need for a strategic people plan
Unlike sales or marketing, many companies lack a formal people strategy, a gap often caused by HR leaders needing more business and project management skills.
#6about 3 minutes
How AI can automate repetitive HR tasks
AI can take over repetitive administrative work like contract generation and scheduling, allowing HR teams to focus on higher-value, strategic activities.
#7about 6 minutes
Using AI to enhance the employee experience
AI tools can directly improve the employee experience by providing real-time leadership coaching and creating intelligent, searchable knowledge bases from company intranets.
#8about 7 minutes
A practical guide to adopting new HR technology
Successfully adopting new tech requires starting with a clear problem statement and technology roadmap, then defining requirements, mapping stakeholders, and securing buy-in.
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