Introduction Since 3Sixty Insights’ founding in 2017, we’ve seen a number of vendors come and go. One vendor in particular has consistently stood out to us as one to watch: isolved. 3Sixty Insights has referenced or partnered with isolved on more pieces than we can count. Their work with us has been a signal of their improvement in third-party perspectives, customer listening, and building a better product one day at a time. This perspective has provided us with visibility into their evolution and strategic long game, marked by thoughtful expansion and an unwavering focus on customer success and frontline workers. A Compliance Origin Story isolved’s origins trace back to the compliance shockwaves of COBRA-era benefits administration. The 1986 federal COBRA law (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation […]
Research Agenda: Bridging Leadership and Labor – 3Sixty Insights’ 2026 Combined Workforce Agenda
The future of work is no longer a theoretical concept touching artificial intelligence, remote work or skills transformation. Instead, it has become an operational reality at a time when managers are stretched beyond capacity, employee engagement is declining, compliance complexity is growing, labor markets are leaning toward employers even as companies struggle to find talent, and technology systems are expanding faster than organizations can implement governance. Across industries, leaders recognize that their primary challenge is not adopting new tools, but learning how to operate differently. The next phase of workforce transformation is defined less by innovation itself than by execution—how organizations translate technology, strategy and people practices into measurable outcomes. Research emerging from 3Sixty Insights, informed by the work of analysts Nicole Roberts and Dylan […]
Analyst Insight: California Labor Laws and Compliance: Burden, Benchmark, or Competitive Advantage?
In more than one phone call with customers, vendors, or other analysts in the HR technology industry, I’ve heard the claim that it’s hard to do business in the state of California. According to these conversations, the state is riddled with unnecessary compliance requirements, too many hoops to jump through, a mountain of litigation risk, and constant rule changes. Business groups frequently cite labor and wage compliance requirements as part of a broader, burdensome business environment. So I decided to take a look. Is the situation in California really as out of control as people claim? Fact vs. Fiction To start, there is a significant kernel of truth behind these claims, especially when compared to the rest of the United States. California’s 2026 statewide minimum […]
#HRTechChat: Aman Kaur-Shaik on Why AI Adoption in HR Starts with Knowledge, Data, and Culture
In this episode of #HRTechChat, Dylan Teggart speaks with Aman Kaur-Shaik—HR Director at Nutrien, member of the 3SixtyInsights Global Executive Advisory Council, and a 2024 Global Top 100 HR Executive—about what it really takes for organizations to adopt AI successfully. Aman explains why the biggest barrier to AI adoption isn’t the technology itself, but the environment organizations have built around it. From fragmented knowledge bases and outdated policies to inconsistent data and unclear guardrails, many HR teams are trying to layer advanced AI tools on top of systems that were never designed for them. Together, they explore why the hype around AI is beginning to settle, how HR leaders can move from experimentation to practical adoption, and why starting with strong knowledge management and data […]
Infographic: California Compliance – What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
California is increasingly operating under labor structures that require employers to manage compliance with far greater precision than federal standards alone. Higher minimum wages, daily overtime thresholds, and strict meal and rest break requirements mean compliance is no longer just a policy exercise, it is a direct payroll and operational consideration. Missed breaks and improperly tracked time can create immediate financial exposure, while daily overtime rules require more intentional workforce scheduling. For organizations expanding into or operating within California, compliance readiness now depends on accurate timekeeping, disciplined payroll execution, and HR infrastructure capable of supporting these elevated regulatory expectations.
Market Alert: The EU’s New Pay Transparency Directive
The EU Pay Transparency Directive is a new set of rules that says companies operating in the European Union must be more transparent and consistent about pay, particularly to reduce unfair pay gaps, most notably gender pay gaps. Instead of pay being a bit of a “black box” where people only find out if they’re underpaid by accident, or after years, the directive pushes pay into the open in a few practical ways: Job seekers get pay info earlier: When you apply for a role, the employer has to tell you the pay range or starting pay early in the process, likely in the job posting, or at least before interviews. The idea is to reduce wasted time and end the guessing games in which […]
#HRTechChat: Do More With Less Is Breaking Managers (and What to Do About It) — with JD Dillon
In this episode of #HRTechChat, Dylan Teggart is joined by JD Dillon—advisor, speaker, and author of The Modern Learning Ecosystem—to unpack the “do more with less” reality shaping work in 2026 and why managers are taking the brunt of it. JD explains how constant change, unclear AI mandates, and shrinking labor budgets are pressing frontline and middle managers from both sides—corporate demands on one side, team needs on the other. Together, they explore why traditional leadership development isn’t meeting the moment, why “engagement” is losing meaning as a guiding metric, and what actually helps organizations adapt when disruption hits. JD makes the case that if you’re going to prioritize one investment in the employee experience, make it managers—by giving them time, clarity, and permission to […]
Research Agenda: Changing Workplace Dynamics & The Future of Work in 2026
“The old system is gone. The new one has not yet formed,” said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the 2025 ASEAN Summit. While this is truer than ever for geopolitics, it’s also true for how we work. For the second (or even third) time this decade, the concept of “work” is changing, and AI is a big reason for it. Layoffs have begun at major tech companies driven by automation and a shift towards AI-driven work models, and within HR technology, there’s been significant consolidation and acquisition as vendors make investments that only the big players can handle. Offerings, messaging, pricing, and AI use are in flux, and we’ve yet to see how things will land. My research aims to help HR leaders make […]
Analyst Insight: What Makes a Certified Great Place To Work Company
Many careers pages today seem to carry a badge: “Great Place To Work Certified.” But to the job market, what does it typically signal, and where does it fall short? As an analyst engaging with HR leaders, employees, and HR tech vendors, it seems like Great Place To Work certification is seen less as the sole indicator of a “good company” and more as part of a body of evidence that includes retention statistics, internal mobility metrics, cultural trends, and employee feedback initiatives. Taking a Closer Look Great Place To Work (GPTW) is a workplace culture consultancy that has spent over 30 years researching employee experience and positioning itself as a global authority on workplace culture. GPTW says more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries […]
Analyst Insight: California Labor Laws and Compliance – Burden, Benchmark, or Competitive Advantage?
In more than one phone call with customers, vendors, or other analysts in the HR technology industry, I’ve heard the claim that it’s hard to do business in the state of California. According to these conversations, the state is riddled with unnecessary compliance, too many hoops to jump through, a mountain of litigation risk, and constant changes to the rules. Business groups frequently cite labor, wage, and climate regulations as part of a broader, burdensome business environment. So, I decided to take a look. Is the situation in California really as out of control as people claim? Fact vs Fiction To start, there is a significant kernel of truth behind these claims, especially when compared to the rest of the United States. California’s 2025 statewide […]
California Labor Laws and Compliance: Burden, Benchmark, or Competitive Advantage? | Perception, Future Trends, and the Role of HR Tech
Part 3 of 3: Perception, Future Trends, and the Role of HR Tech In this final installment, we shift from diagnosis to implications. After situating California within the US and global context, we’ll explore why the “impossible to operate” narrative persists and how HR technology can transform high-compliance environments into lasting advantages. High wages, aggressive enforcement, litigation exposure, and complex rules do create real operational friction, and business-oriented groups consistently highlight these burdens. But in practice, part of this also stems less from irrational rules but more from the collision of California’s modern workforce standards with outdated, under-resourced HR teams and fragmented systems. For many companies, these laws and their internal resources are like oil and water. Multi-jurisdiction employers face friction, especially if their HR […]
California Labor Laws and Compliance: Burden, Benchmark, or Competitive Advantage? | Global Context & Real-World Impacts
Part 2 of 3: Global Context & Real-World Impacts Having established California as a state with high compliance standards in the US, this second installment broadens the perspective to a global context. We’ll compare California with similar economies and analyze how its policies impact workers and employers in real-world situations. How Does California Compare Globally? Compared to other major Western economies, California is much less extreme. To start, most of these countries already have many of these workplace laws in place, but also have unique nuances. In Canada, the American concept of “at-will employment” is not recognized and broadly considered illegal. Unlike in the US, where employment can be terminated at any time for any legal reason, Canadian employers are required to provide proper notice […]
Small Gestures, Big Impact: Elevating Customer Experience in HR Technology
In our calls with multiple HR tech end-users in 2025, Nick Biron and I repeatedly came across a similar theme: when vendors appear similar on paper, service and genuine human relationships often become the real differentiators. This ties into a video Nick recently shared with me that touches on the concept of creating ‘moments that matter’ in sales and customer service. It’s those moments where a vendor goes just a little bit further than they need to to make you feel special or like your specific needs are being heard. According to the presenter, a 10% improvement across seven such moments can “double” revenue with that customer. I’m not sure the math is that simple, but anecdotally, it tracks with what we hear in HR […]
California Labor Laws and Compliance: Burden, Benchmark, or Competitive Advantage? | Myths, Realities, and US Benchmarks
Part 1 of 3: Myths, Realities, and US Benchmarks In more than one phone call with customers, vendors, or other analysts in the HR technology industry, I’ve heard the claim that it’s hard to do business in the state of California. According to these conversations, the state is riddled with unnecessary compliance, too many hoops to jump through, a mountain of litigation risk, and constant changes to the rules. Business groups frequently cite labor, wage, and climate regulations as part of a broader, burdensome business environment. So I decided to take a look. In this opening installment, I outline the context: Is California’s situation truly as dire as they say? Why do so many executives say that California presents challenges for employers, and what does […]
Market Alert: Dayforce Expands Its Single AI Platform to Strengthen Enterprise HCM Capabilities
Dayforce, Inc. is expanding its position in the HCM market with a series of AI-driven product enhancements designed to help large employers manage labor, compliance, and productivity more efficiently. The Minneapolis- and Toronto-based software company, which now counts many large-enterprise customers, along with the Government of Canada and federal agencies in the US, reports steady growth. With more than 7,000 customers using Dayforce, the company boasts a 98% customer retention rate and strong platform loyalty. Recent updates include Strategic Workforce Planning, Dayforce AI Workspace, and Dayforce AI Agents. All of these features are designed to help organizations connect workforce strategy to business outcomes within a single, AI-powered experience. Strategic Workforce Planning, accelerated by the acquisition of Agentnoon, enables the modeling and forecasting of skills, costs, […]
Analyst Insight: AI Goes Nuclear
AI – and with it, HR tech – are going for the nuclear option. No, I don’t mean the whole industry is about to go belly up (or at least I hope not), but in the literal sense of the word. Late last year, major AI and technology companies announced their bold plans to invest in nuclear technology to meet the growing energy demands of their industry. There has already been an avalanche of negative press about the energy demands of AI, or even the energy demands of a single query on an AI platform. The infrastructure that powers AI, such as servers and data centers, is placing a significant strain on the energy grids of many states, leading to increased market-rate controlled energy prices […]
3Sixty Insights Named to Fama’s Favorite Influencers in Q3 2025
We are thrilled to announce that 3Sixty Insights has been recognized alongside our own Nicholas Biron, Dylan Teggart, Nicole Roberts, Mark Feffer, and Geoff Webb as part of the esteemed Fama’s Favorite Influencers in Q3 2024! This honor underscores our commitment to providing actionable insights and research that shape the future of HR and talent acquisition. View the full list: Fama’s Favorite HR Influencers: Q3 2025 Edition
Market Alert: UKG and Google Cloud Deepen Partnership to Accelerate Agentic AI in HR, Pay, and Workforce Management
In a move that underscores the accelerating convergence of HR tech and advanced AI, UKG and Google Cloud announced a major expansion of their partnership earlier this month, designed to bring agentic AI into the daily work experience of tens of millions of employees worldwide. UKG selected Google Cloud as its primary provider for AI and data analytics, integrating Gemini Enterprise, Gemini models, and BigQuery to power its UKG Bryte AI agents across the Workforce Operating Platform. The goal is to provide employees and leaders with conversational, data-driven insights that drive productivity, reduce administrative burdens, and create more adaptable workplaces. Why It Matters: The Bigger Picture in HR Tech UKG’s deep integration with Google Cloud positions it among a growing wave of HCM vendors investing […]
3Sixty Insights Is Proud to Share That Dylan Teggart Has Been Named to Engagedly’s 2025 Top 100 HR Influencers List
3Sixty Insights is proud to share that our very own Dylan Teggart has been named to Engagedly’s 2025 Top 100 HR Influencers list in the category of People Analytics & Workforce Strategy! We’re thrilled to see Dylan’s impactful research and insights recognized among such an impressive group of HR leaders. View the full list on Engagedly’s website here: Engagedly’s 2025 Top 100 HR Influencers

