WorkTrends

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Oct 2026

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Welcome to the #WorkTrends podcast, where we cut past the clutter to ensure humanity is central to the work experience. In the crowded space of HR and HR Tech Marketing, it’s never been more important to stay up-to-date and set your brand apart as an innovative and mindful leader in the space — which is why we hope you’ll join us as a guest on the show.

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October 14, 202624 min

From AI Noise to Trusted Talent

Today, we are exploring one of the biggest challenges facing talent acquisition leaders: how to identify qualified candidates amid the flood of AI-generated applications. As the volume of applications grows, employers need a better way to separate genuine talent from the noise. We’ll discuss why hiring is entering the trust era, what distinguishes a trusted talent network from the open market, and how organizations can invest in stronger talent relationships before their next role even opens. But before we begin today’s podcast, please ask yourself these two questions: First, are you overwhelmed by AI-generated applications? And second, are you relying primarily on general job boards or are you building trusted talent networks to support your recruiting and hiring efforts?

October 14, 202625 min

Hidden Potential, Powerful Signal: How Data is Shaping the Next Generation of Executive Leaders

Today we’re exploring how leadership intelligence is changing the way organizations identify and develop future executive leaders. We are going to discuss how recognition and workplace data can uncover overlook potential, reduce bias, and help organizations build stronger talent leadership pipeline. But before we begin today’s podcast, please ask yourself these two questions: Are you using data analytics to identify signals of executive leadership potential? And number two, is your organization open to reevaluating its traditional succession planning and model?

October 14, 202625 min

Quality of Hire and Employer Branding in the Age of Social Media and AI

In this episode of WorkTrends, we will walk through how younger generations in the age of AI are changing the hiring landscape and explore how we can adapt to protect our teams, brand reputations and quality of hire. The days of water cooler whispers and what happens at work, stays at work are over. For today’s digital native workforce, the line between workplace conversations and public social media posts has all but disappeared. Poof, one viral moment can reshape an employer’s reputation, influence hiring and impact customer trust. In this episode, we are exploring how organizations can stay ahead of these risks while protecting both their people and their brand.

October 13, 202620 min

Mastering Skills-Based HR Practices: From Buzzword to Game-Changer

This is an encore podcast presentation of WorkTrends previously aired on September 20th, 2024. In this episode, we explore research from SAP SuccessFactors on mastering skills-based HR practices, how skills are defined, tracked, and used, and how technology helps organizations gather skills data and intel. A must-listen for anyone in people management. The most surprising finding: the scale of change management required, as recruiters, hiring managers, and senior leaders all have to adapt how they work and make decisions in a skills-based model.

June 19, 202621 min

How People Analytics Help Solve HR and Talent Management Challenges

This is an encore podcast presentation of WorkTrends previously aired on December 5th, 2025. Your people data is telling you something. Are you listening? In this #WorkTrends episode, we dig into how people analytics is reshaping HR and talent management — from turning raw workforce data into strategic insights, to using AI agents to make faster, smarter people decisions. Whether you're focused on engagement, retention, or performance, this conversation will change how you think about the numbers behind your team.

May 15, 202618 min

From Point Solutions to Platforms: How AI is Rewriting HR Tech

In this episode of #WorkTrends, we sit down with a longtime HR tech leader to unpack the shift from point solutions to AI-driven platforms. We cover what's actually changing, why AI depends on connected, end-to-end data, and what HR leaders should be rethinking in their tech stacks. We also look ahead, platform vs. best-in-class, and how this shift is changing the way HR teams operate and make decisions every day.

April 17, 202623 min

AI, Transparency & Fairness: How to Close the Gap Between HR Teams and Job Seekers

This is an encore podcast presentation of WorkTrends previously aired on November 14th, 2025. Whether you're a recruiter, a job seeker, or somewhere in between, AI is reshaping your experience of the hiring process. In this episode, we break down what the Alignment Advantage Report reveals about how both sides of the table are adapting, and share actionable strategies for building a process grounded in fairness, clarity, and genuine human connection.

February 27, 202624 min

Drugs, Guns & OnlyFans: Why You Should Monitor Online Misconduct

In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore the ever-evolving landscape of online misconduct. Whether you're responsible for applicant screening or overseeing employee conduct, this conversation is essential listening before your organization faces reputational risk or legal consequences.

January 23, 202622 min

AI's Role in Transforming Performance into Personalized Development

In this episode of #WorkTrends, we discuss how AI is transforming performance management from a once-a-year evaluation into an ongoing, personalized development experience. Join us to learn how AI-powered insights are helping leaders create more human, data-informed, and future-ready performance conversations.

January 15, 202619 min

Exploring Global Employment Trends

This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on September 9th, 2025. Join us on #WorkTrends as we analyze global workforce developments through data from Global Partners' comprehensive research. The World at Work Report reveals important trends shaping today's economic environment, cross-border talent acquisition, and how AI is transforming work as we know it. Required listening for HR leaders, recruiters, and business professionals focused on talent strategy.