In this episode of #HRTechChat, Lynn Hurley, an experienced HR leader, joins Dylan Teggart to break down the 2025 job market, AI’s impact on hiring, and why recruiters must think like marketers. They explore how economic uncertainty and AI adoption are slowing hiring, why networking has overtaken job applications, and how employer branding can make or break talent acquisition. Lynn also tackles ghosting in recruitment and what companies must do to fix it. Our #HRTechChat Series is also available as a podcast on the following platforms: WRKdefined: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/3sixty-insights-hrtechchat Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3sixty-insights/id1555291436?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hXSgrFWXwvJqPbnKunztv SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-965220588 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aDtrRPYoCIrnkeOYZRpAQ/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-3sixty-insights-78293678/ Amazon Music & Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7e7d809b-cb6c-4160-bacf-d0bb90e22f7c Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/3sixty-insights/PC:1000613511 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3sixty-insights Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3sixtyinsights/ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/iaopd0r7 blubrry: https://blubrry.com/3sixtyinsights/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id4113025 ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/en/perfil-3sixty-insights_a8_listener_25914379_1.html Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/3sixty-insights-1718242 Pocket Cast: https://pca.st/iaopd0r7 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/3029712 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/3sixty-insights-3sixty-insights-DgeU6AW42hn/ TUNE IN: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business–Economics-Podcasts/3Sixty-Insights-TechChat-p1529087/ PodBean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/9nugf-1e0a27/3Sixty-Insights-Podcast Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/3sixty-insights-hrtechchat-1ccab podimo: https://podimo.com/dk/shows/3sixty-insights rephonic: https://rephonic.com/podcasts/3sixty-insights See a service missing that you use? […]
Case Study: HRIS Challenges in Global Growth and Mergers
As companies expand their operations across the globe, managing HR systems becomes increasingly complex. HRIS solutions often struggle to adapt to the diverse legal, cultural, and operational challenges of global growth. The situation becomes even more complicated during mergers and acquisitions, where disparate HCM systems must be integrated into a cohesive framework. A seamless and efficient system is essential, but finding one that works globally and meets the specific needs of diverse locations can be daunting. Merging HR Systems for Two Mining Giants Consider the merger of two major mining companies: one with 18,000 employees and the other with 5,000. The larger company relied on SAP for its HCM system, while the smaller organization used a combination of Cornerstone and Oracle solutions. Despite their differences, […]
Mineral & the AI Revolution in HR Compliance
A notable development within the HR and compliance technology sector emerged in 2024 when Mitratech acquired Mineral, a leader in predictive HR and compliance services for growing businesses. With this acquisition, Mineral released ARIES, its AI-powered HR Compliance assistant infused with the data of over one million clients and years of experience. Designed to tackle the complexities of HR compliance, ARIES is one of the many AI compliance tools posed to reshape how organizations manage compliance and workforce-related challenges. One of ARIES’s key features is its ability to process natural language queries against an extensive database of federal and state laws, providing conversational-level guidance. This is backed by Mineral’s team of HR and legal experts, who curate information and can validate high-stakes situations, ensuring the […]
Employees Want an Audience of One: How Personalized Leadership Drives Engagement and Well-Being
In a conversation I had with Alight in 2024, they mentioned the concept of “employees wanting an audience of one.” Whether you work onsite, hybrid, or remotely, employees often crave something deeper than recognition—they seek understanding. This is especially true when problems arise. But what does it mean to be an “audience of one”? A big part of this is personalized acknowledgment and recognition of you as more than a role, KPIs, or an opportunity for profit. There should be some sort of acceptance that the people in organizations need a personal connection to some degree, especially when it comes to compensation, benefits, time off, and well-being since these things all impact people outside of work, especially if that worker has a family or dependents. […]
Closing the Gap: How HR Technology and Strategic Alignment Drive Business Success
Aligning human resources with overarching business strategies is paramount today. 3Sixty Insights’ recent benchmark report revealed a concerning statistic: 82% of HR leaders acknowledge a misalignment with their organization’s business strategies. This disconnect hampers efficiency and incurs financial repercussions amounting to billions of dollars lost annually across the global economy. However, addressing this gap is a strategic opportunity. One of the primary areas of misalignment identified is business strategy development and execution. Our report highlights that only 53% of HR leaders help craft and implement business strategies from the outset, meaning HR can be left behind or excluded from the overall business strategy. This has trickle-down effects, creating gaps that impact hiring, retention, engagement, and talent management, which can have devastating downstream effects on a […]
Why a “Boring” Job Might Be Your Ticket to a Better Career and Life
Society often elevates the prestige of specific career paths. Doctors, lawyers, high-powered executives, and those working in aspirational industries like fashion, gaming, or entertainment enjoy a certain social status and, frequently, lucrative compensation. However, beyond the allure of many of these careers, you’ll often find long hours, significant stress, and the expectation of unwavering devotion. This begs the question: are these “dream” jobs worth the price they demand on your life? The Reality of Prestigious and Glamorous Jobs For many, the appeal of high-profile careers lies in societal recognition or the promise of a glamorous lifestyle. However, these professions often come with steep costs. Years of education or training, grueling schedules, and competitive work environments are par for the course. Knowing they can easily attract […]
Harri Blog: 2024 – A Year of Innovation and Impact
2024 has been a year to remember at Harri! We’ve grown in leaps and bounds, rolling out more product innovations than ever before and welcoming some of the biggest names in hospitality into the Harri community. From high-energy conferences to game-changing collaborations, we’ve stayed laser-focused on what matters most: designing and delivering the best frontline-first people platform to power exceptional frontline teams. As the year wraps up, we’re taking a moment to celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together. Here’s a look back at some of the brightest highlights from 2024 — and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it all possible. Celebrating Success with the Best in Hospitality This year, we teamed up with some of the biggest names in the business, helping them […]
Recruiting Future Podcast: Aligning HR With Business Strategy
In this disruptive time, HR and Talent Acquisition must be perfectly aligned with organizations’ business strategies. However, recent research from Eightfold AI and 3Sixty Insights highlights a significant misalignment between the two. This misalignment creates challenges that impact everything from hiring to employee satisfaction and ultimately negatively impact long-term organizational success. So, why is this misalignment happening, and what can HR leaders do to address it? Could AI help bridge the gap and drive better outcomes for both HR and the wider business? Matt’s guest this week is Teresa Wykes, Senior Director of Talent-Centered Transformation at Eightfold AI. Teresa shares valuable insights from the research, and we explore some of the root causes of the misalignment and assess potential solutions to the problem. In the interview, they […]
theHRDIRECTOR – Overworked Americans
Over the past few months, as part of Dylan’s research with 3Sixty Insights, he has delved deeper into the labor statistics of overwork, burnout culture, and time away from work. These fall under the broader category of work-life balance and help form a more pressing data-driven picture of employee well-being and experience. In his previous piece, ‘The Productivity Dilemma,’ he outlined how American workers are typically more productive annually than their European colleagues but are so at the cost of their overall well-being. The caveat is that American workers trail behind nations like Luxembourg, Ireland, and Norway in hourly labor productivity. In 2023, Luxembourg and Ireland worked twice the GDP per hour ($146 and $143, respectively) compared to the US ($70), which ranked between Guyana and Finland. An […]
HR Executive Article: ‘AI Is a Talent Magnet’ – How to Leverage Its Power in 2025
If it hasn’t happened already, McKinsey research shows that by the end of 2025, HR leaders will likely be at the center of an organizational alignment effort around enterprise technology. According to a 2024 report from the firm, many companies are expanding AI use across their operations. Half the respondents say their organizations use AI in two or more business functions, with HR surfacing in the top 10. As different departments begin to apply AI use cases, how will company and HR leaders ensure that everyone is on the same page about the core values of using the new tech? There’s a gap in organizational alignment on AI In another international report, 3Sixty Insights and Eightfold AI surveyed 500 HR leaders and 1,200 employees across six countries to […]
#HRTechChat: Steven O’Brien on Building High-Performing Teams Through Strategic Role Design
Steven O’Brien, Senior Vice President of People Solutions at Syneos Health, joins Dylan Teggart for this episode of #HRTechChat. With over 20 years of experience in HR and talent acquisition, Steven shares his transformative approach to building high-performing teams by emphasizing the critical role of organizational design, culture, and team dynamics. From his unique experiences at IBM to his insights on avoiding the pitfalls of “top talent” myths, Steven discusses how autonomy, task variety, and feedback are essential ingredients for unlocking potential. He also explores the impact of generative AI and modern assessment tools on enhancing productivity and fostering workplace innovation. Our #HRTechChat Series is also available as a podcast on the following platforms: WRKdefined: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/3sixty-insights-hrtechchat Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3sixty-insights/id1555291436?itsct=podcast_box&itscg=30200 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hXSgrFWXwvJqPbnKunztv SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-965220588 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aDtrRPYoCIrnkeOYZRpAQ/ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-3sixty-insights-78293678/ Amazon Music & […]
Rethinking Workforce Strategies: Insights from UKG’s Latest Innovations
3Sixty Insights’ CEO, Nicholas Biron, attended UKG’s Aspire event in Las Vegas last month, and I was fortunate enough to have him share some of his findings and takeaways with me. After looking through some of UKG’s materials, one thing I noticed was how vendors like UKG are trying to help businesses simplify their navigation through the complexities of workforce solutions. For many of them, solutions prioritizing employee wellbeing and operational efficiency are paramount. UKG’s announcements at their 2024 Aspire event highlighted several advancements aimed at transforming the WFM customer experience. From AI-driven compliance tools to global payroll transformations, these solutions underscore the critical role of technology in reshaping the future of work. One of the standout developments is the UKG Bryte AI agents, which […]
Rethinking Employee Wellbeing
Insights from Alight My recent discussion with Alight, a benefits services company, highlighted pivotal insights into the urgent evolving need to redefine benefit strategies to foster engagement, productivity, and long-term employee loyalty. Alight’s 2024 International Workforce and Wellbeing Mindset Study paints a stark picture of employee sentiment. Nearly 75% of employees report moderate to high daily stress, but it also reveals a significant opportunity for improvement. Despite the high levels of stress and burnout, there is potential to enhance employee wellbeing and satisfaction. This stress and burnout are translating into financial insecurities. Almost half of employees admit to struggling financially, and 67% believe they won’t retire as planned. Compensation remains a top driver of job changes, but better benefits and work-life flexibility weigh heavily on […]
eightfold Panel Discussion: It’s Time to Get Aligned – Bringing HR and Business Strategy Together | December 12th, 2024 @ 10am Eastern
Struggling in the search for highly skilled talent? You’re not alone. Misalignment between the C-suite and HR is holding your organization back. According to our new survey, created with eightfold, just 44% of respondents believe their talent strategies are aligned with overall business goals. But there is a way to fix it. Join us for eighfold’s next Talent Table as we discuss: Where these misalignments are occurring in your business. The impact this disconnect is having on your organization. How talent intelligence can help realign priorities. By the end of the webinar, you’ll have gained valuable insights and actionable ideas to align your talent strategies with your business objectives. Learn more and Register here: The talent Table – It’s time to get aligned: Bringing HR […]
worklife Article: The High Cost of Silos – Trillions Lost When HR, Company Goals Are Out of Sync
It’s become a cliché of business: working in silos is almost always a terrible idea. With that in mind, fresh research reveals a stark reality for HR leaders in particular, as more than 8 in 10 companies report critical misalignment between their department’s initiatives and those of the broader business, contributing to an estimated $8.9 trillion in annual economic losses. It is a disconnect that’s about much more than just organizational efficiency. Rather, it can have a profound, direct impact on employee satisfaction and retention and, in fact, contributes to more than 80% of workers actively seeking out other jobs. The findings — from a survey of 500 HR leaders and 1,200 employees by the talent intelligence platform Eightfold AI, in association with 3Sixty Insights — point […]
HR Executive Webinar: Aligning the Path Forward – How Talent Intelligence Brings HR and Business Strategy Together | December 11th, 2024 @ 1pm Eastern
Join 3Sixty Insights’ Dylan Teggart and Eightfold’s Jason Cerrato as they discuss exclusive new research on misalignment between HR and organizational goals, and how these disconnects create unnecessary hurdles for even the most promising HR initiatives. They’ll explore how out-of-sync HR and business priorities can make even the best organizational strategies fall short, leading to missed opportunities and diluted impacts. This can lead to an employee experience that fails to meet expectations or impact if and how you retain top talent. Ultimately, it doesn’t support your business’s needs. As part of the webinar, they will also explore how AI-native talent intelligence can help bridge these gaps, with real-life examples from organizations leading the way in building more substantial alignment, resulting in greater harmony between talent […]
isolved’s Comprehensive Approach to Workforce Optimization
More and more businesses today find workforce management, labor productivity, and operational efficiency mandatory for sustaining a competitive advantage. At the same time, though, companies have to juggle the challenges of talent acquisition, compliance, employee engagement, and retention while staying agile and efficient. At their recent Connect customer and partner conference, I was fortunate to sit in on isolved’s showcasing of their new suite of solutions and services, including the People Cloud. The modular platform is designed to streamline HR, payroll, benefits, and talent management functions, providing businesses with a powerful solution to reach the full potential of their workforce. isolved also mentioned that they built this with scalability in mind, giving businesses the flexibility to grow while maintaining seamless connectivity in their workflows backed […]
#HRTechChat: John Sumser on Compensation, Pay Transparency, and the Future of Work
John Sumser, VP of Marketing at Salary.com and a seasoned industry analyst with over 30 years of experience, joins Dylan Teggart for this episode of #HRTechChat. Together, they explore the shifting landscape of compensation and the profound ways pay transparency and AI are shaping the future of work. From his beginnings analyzing the job board industry at the dawn of the internet, John offers a wealth of knowledge on HR technology and the critical role compensation plays in business strategy. In this episode, John shares his unique perspective on key trends transforming the workforce, from navigating an aging labor market to the challenges of integrating vast amounts of data into actionable insights. With a thoughtful approach to ethics, technology, and innovation, John provides listeners with […]
Eightfold Blog: What Talent Misalignment Might Be Costing Your Business
Our new talent survey with 3Sixty Insights explored the top concerns and challenges among HR leaders today. Only 18% of HR leaders surveyed said they are fully involved in business strategy, regularly collaborating with the C-suite, and that their talent strategy aligns with business objectives. This disconnect extends beyond the C-suite level with 71% of HR leaders saying they struggle with staffing challenges. A staggering 82% of employees told us they’ve looked for a new job within the past 12-18 months. HR disconnects and inefficiencies are contributing to $8.9 trillion lost due to low employee engagement, according to Gallup. HR leaders must devote more resources to understanding their current employees’ skills and capabilities, enabling them to better align work to business goals and achieve desired […]
#HRTechChat: Unlocking Behavioral Insights Through AI with Ben Mones of FAMA
Ben Mones, CEO and Founder of FAMA, joins Dylan Teggart for this episode of #HRTechChat to discuss the evolving landscape of AI in HR technology and talent assessment. With over a decade of experience leading FAMA, a company dedicated to providing behavioral insights through digital footprints, Ben shares his journey from launching FAMA via an accelerator program to becoming a leader in the field. He recounts the company’s origin story, inspired by an incident of workplace misconduct, and discusses FAMA’s role in helping employers identify potential risks through online behavior analysis. Ben and Dylan explore the broader trends shaping HR tech, including the increasing sophistication of AI procurement processes, the impact of societal movements on hiring practices, and the challenges of integrating AI into decision-making […]





