News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
For years, the dominant narrative around careers and technology has been one of replacement: automation arrives, experience becomes obsolete, and older workers are pushed aside. But when you look closely at the data, that story doesn’t hold up. In a recent HRchat Podcast conversation, I spoke with Dr. Ben Zweig – economist, data scientist, and […]
For decades, outsourcing was framed almost exclusively as a cost-saving mechanism – a way to increase capacity, reduce labor expenses and handle non-core work more efficiently. Today, that definition no longer fits today’s business needs. In an era defined by rapid change, talent scarcity and AI-driven disruption, outsourcing has evolved into a strategic lever for […]
With the 2025 HR conference season at an end, it’s only natural to reflect on what we heard, what we learned, and what we expect to see in the months ahead. No surprise, AI took up a lot of the oxygen in the room at nearly every event we attended this year, but it’s not […]
What 25 Recruiters Reveal About Resume Screening In today’s fiercely competitive job market, job seekers frequently encounter alarming claims about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). The oft-repeated statistic—“75% of resumes are rejected by ATS before a human ever sees them”—appears across social media, career blogs, and videos, yet it rarely cites any credible source. To separate […]
AI is here – not as a distant disruptor, but as a daily presence in how organizations plan, communicate, and make decisions. The real challenge isn’t technological adoption; it’s cultural transformation. In episode 856 of the HRchat Podcast, my co-host David Creelman and I sat down with Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture […]
Recognition from Inspiring Workplaces and TSC highlights Harbinger’s people-first approach to AI, employee experience, and the future of work Harbinger Group has been recognised as one of the Top WorkTech Vendors in the world for 2025 by Inspiring Workplaces, in partnership with TSC, reinforcing the company’s growing influence in shaping people-centred workplace technology on a […]
The pace of technological change is staggering, and artificial intelligence (AI) sits at the very heart of this transformation. For HR professionals and business leaders, the challenge lies in not only keeping up but also using AI responsibly and effectively to drive meaningful impact. In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I spoke with […]
The countdown is on for the HR Tech Conference 2025, returning to Las Vegas from September 16–18 at Mandalay Bay. In HRchat episode 849, I spoke with Katie Achille, Managing Partner at The Devon Group and a key communications leader behind the event. Katie shared why this year’s conference promises to be one of the […]
SMS Strategies to Power a More Successful Open Enrollment Open enrollment season is one of the most critical periods on the HR calendar. It’s the moment when employees make decisions that will help shape their health, wellness, and financial security for the year ahead. For HR leaders, the stakes are just as high: Clear communication […]
AI in HR: Why This is HR’s Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Lead Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future promise; it’s here, reshaping the way organizations operate and forcing leaders at every level to rethink how work gets done. In my ongoing conversations with David Creelman, CEO of Creelman Research, we’ve been diving deep into how […]