Rudi Bauer & Jessie Schofer

Is HR dead? The Bold Future of HR Tech

What if your HR tech isn't the problem? The future of people operations depends on a marketing mindset, not a purchasing one.

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The provocative statement "HR is dead" argues for abandoning outdated, stacked processes and completely redesigning the function for the modern tech-enabled era.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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Why AI adoption requires deep HR and tech collaboration

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A key strategic question for HR leaders
02:25 MIN

A key strategic question for HR leaders

Scaling Talent from Within: How Upskilling Fuels Growth

Why HR struggles with technology implementation and adoption
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Why HR struggles with technology implementation and adoption

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Understanding the hype versus reality of AI in HR
04:44 MIN

Understanding the hype versus reality of AI in HR

HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start

Elevating HR to a strategic people-focused function
06:08 MIN

Elevating HR to a strategic people-focused function

Why Developers Don't Care About Your Employer Brand and How to Fix it

Defining the superhuman capabilities of modern HR
02:20 MIN

Defining the superhuman capabilities of modern HR

From Uncertainty to Empowerment: Personalizing the Human Experience with AI

Moving from chasing buzzwords to solving real problems
08:34 MIN

Moving from chasing buzzwords to solving real problems

From Learning to Leading: Why HR Needs a ChatGPT License

How the HR function evolves from admin to strategy
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How the HR function evolves from admin to strategy

From Data Keeper to Culture Shaper: The Evolution of HR Across Growth Stages

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