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. […]
#HRTechChat: The Economics of HR – Speaking the Language of Business with Maria Scarangella
In this episode of #HRTechChat, Nicole Roberts is joined by Maria Scarangella to tackle one of the most persistent challenges facing HR today: proving business value in a climate defined by cost pressure, efficiency mandates, and heightened executive scrutiny. Drawing […]
#HRTechChat: Jeff Smith of 15Five on Building Better Managers in the Age of AI
In this episode of #HRTechChat, Nicole Roberts sits down with Jeff Smith, COO of 15Five, to unpack what it really takes to build better managers in an era of AI, constant change, and overflowing HR to-do lists. A psychologist by […]
Council Guest Post: HR Transformation: Effective Communication Strategies
Building Trust and Engagement through transparent and effective communication Introduction The landscape of Human Resources (HR) is continuously evolving, driven by technological advancements, globalization, and changing workforce dynamics. As organizations seek to stay competitive, HR transformation has become a vital […]
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 […]
Council Guest Post: CHRO Briefing – Applying Generative AI to the Workforce
Generative AI is transforming how work gets done, but its impact will be uneven. For CHROs, the challenge is to look beyond product demos and hype to understand what AI truly changes in the workforce. In this CHRO Briefing, Steve […]
Video: Risk to Retention: How Strategic Background Screening Drives Trust, Safety, and Talent Retention
In this video, 3Sixty Insights Principal Analyst Dylan Taggart shares key findings from our research note, “Risk to Retention: Background Screening as Strategy.” Discover how modern background screening is evolving from a compliance task into a strategic tool that […]
theHRDIRECTOR: Lessons from HR Tech 2025 – How vendors can stand out in a crowded market
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend HR Tech 2025 . After years of observing this industry as a customer and analyst, I came away both amazed and thoughtful about the state of HR technology and the way vendors communicate […]
theHRDIRECTOR: Is HR Tech in its “It’s Toasted” Era?
One thing’s for sure in HR tech: everything is agentic AI. Or better yet, just “agentic.” In the frigid back conference halls of the Mandalay Bay convention center, past the food court, and up the escalator banks, the word “agentic” […]
theHRDIRECTOR: Key takeaways from this year’s HR technology conference
My heart is full and my battery is drained, but in the most beautiful way. Prior to HR Technology Conference, my experience with conferences was from the practioner’s and blogger perspective. I had the opportunity to attend HR Tech as […]
Research Note: Risk to Retention – Background Screening as a Strategy
Why forward-thinking HR leaders are reimagining background checks with technology to enhance candidate experience, reduce risk, and strengthen employee retention. Executive Summary Background screening has grown to shape candidate experience and signal organizational culture, just as much as it ensures […]
From Practitioner to Analyst: My Takeaways from This Year’s HR Technology Conference
My heart is full and my battery is drained, but in the most beautiful way. Prior to HR Technology Conference, my experience with conferences was from the practioner’s and blogger perspective. I had the opportunity to attend HR Tech as […]
3Sixty Insights’ Nicole Roberts to Facilitate HCI’s Strategic Workforce Planning Certification
Sixty Insights is happy to share that Nicole Roberts, Analyst with 3Sixty Insights, will serve as a facilitator for the Human Capital Institute’s (HCI) Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) Certification program. The SWP Certification is one of HCI’s flagship offerings, designed […]
Video: Behind the Scenes – Nicole Roberts Prepares for Her First HR Tech
Join Nicole Roberts, Analyst at 3Sixty Insights, as she shares her excitement ahead of attending her very first HR Tech Conference. In this video, Nicole talks about the briefings she has lined up, the innovations she’s eager to explore, and […]
Case Study: Hosparus Health Gains Efficiency, Elevates Employee Experience Through Dayforce
Founded over 40 years ago by volunteers to provide hospice and palliative care to children, adults, and veterans in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, Hosparus Health is a nonprofit provider of holistic care, veteran care, lung care management, and pet therapy. […]
Workology Article: Q&A With Nicole Roberts
This interview is part of Workology’s HR spotlight series, where they highlight influential HR leaders who are shaping the future of work through bold ideas and real-world impact. For this post, they spoke with Nicole Roberts, 3Sixty Insights Analyst, Founder and […]
Case Study: From CFO to Accidental HR Leader – How isolved Turned One SMB Manager Into a Thriving HR & Payroll Organization
Introduction Many small and medium-sized businesses depend on their financial leaders to handle HR and other administrative tasks, regardless of their background and expertise. This includes roles like CEO, CFO, and Controller — often ones that have little experience or […]