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CEO Corner: The Strategic Alliance Every Business Needs Right Now
November 20, 2025
If the FATE25 event in New York City made anything crystal clear for me, it’s this: the future of business hinges on the strength of the relationship between the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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Strategy Matters: Why HR Leadership, Not Tools Will Define the Next Era
October 15, 2025
At first glance, the 2025 HR tech landscape looks promising. HR teams have more influence, more tools, and more budget stability than at any point in the past decade.
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The Penultimate Year: Why “55 by 25” Is Just the Beginning
May 21, 2025
In 2021, Sapient Insights Group launched the “55 by 25” initiative with one clear goal: to ensure that by the year 2025, at least 55% of HR functions would be viewed as strategic contributors within their organizations.
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Why You Outgrow Your HR Tech Strategy… and What to Do About It
May 16, 2025
At some point, every organization has the same realization: the HR technology strategy that once fit so well – carefully mapped, vendor-selected, and road mapped to the nth degree – no longer matches the way the business actually works.
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The Return of The Apprentice: What a 16th Century Model Can Teach Us About 21st Century Workforce Strategy
May 9, 2025
The American labor market is caught in a tug-of-war between a call for skilled hands and the reality of reskilled minds, between modern solutions and ancient wisdom.
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Nature’s Lessons
March 17, 2025
One of the greatest barriers to natural connection and collaboration can be communication. How many meetings have we sat through where nothing appears to be accomplished?
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The Future of Careers, Skills & Pay: Enhancing Development and Mobility
March 14, 2025
The way organizations approach careers, skills, and pay is evolving rapidly. In our latest podcast, HR executive Bob Hanley and consultant Kim Nugent reflect on their experiences executing a broadband, competency-based pay pilot at Abbott Laboratories years ago.
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Managing Workforce Morale Amid Legislative Change
February 21, 2025
We are thirty days into the new administration, and the regulatory landscape is rapidly shifting. Organizations are struggling to stay compliant and at the same time, ensure their workforce remains engaged, supported, and motivated.
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Leading Through Change: The Intersection of Change Leadership and HR Technology
February 11, 2025
The modern workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From AI-driven HR systems to hybrid workforce management, HR leaders are navigating a landscape where change is no longer an event—it’s a constant state of being.
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Chaos is Here
January 29, 2025
Change is inevitable, but thriving through it? That takes skill—and the right kind of leadership. Today’s leaders face challenges that require more than traditional approaches.
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Surviving the Vendor Gauntlet: Standing Out in a Marketplace of Thousands
December 18, 2024
Given the scope, scale, and long-standing history of our Annual HR Systems Survey Report, vendors often approach us seeking advice on how to stand out in a very crowded (and growing) field.
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What HR Buyers Want: Unpacking the Voice of the Customer
December 17, 2024
If you’ve ever wished HR buyers came with a handbook, congratulations – you’re not alone. The HR tech market is booming, with literally thousands of vendors competing for attention.
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