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.

#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The provocative statement "HR is dead" argues for abandoning outdated, stacked processes and completely redesigning the function for the modern tech-enabled era.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.