I tend to have a somewhat cynical view toward predictions about human capital management (HCM). This is because the fundamental challenges facing HCM … Read more
This Can Be Your Best of Times If You Look Ahead Strategically
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. This is the first line in Charles Dickens famous novel A Tale of Two Cities. It is probably the most … Read more
The Future Of HR – Can You Survive The Transition?
Highlighting the Transition from Administrative HR to Business Impact HR I have been publicly forecasting HR’s future since 1998, when I wrote the … Read more
When the Robots Take Over Will You Still Matter?
I am convinced that in the 21st century talent management will be the key differentiator of successful organizations. Within a couple of decades, no matter … Read more
3 Forces That Are Shaping the Future of Work
A significant shift is transforming today’s corporate landscape. The gig economy and technological advances are reshaping the workplace in ways that … Read more
When the Future Arrives, What Role Will HR Have?
The future is scary when you have no idea what’s coming — but that doesn’t mean companies and their human resources teams are powerless in … Read more
It’s No Longer About Getting a Seat at the Table. Tomorrow’s CHROs Need to Lead Business Change
Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health generates some $19 billion in annual revenues and employs about 50,000 people across the nation. The healthcare company … Read more
Re-Thinking How We Think About HR Tech
Every year, usually in Las Vegas, there is a big HR Tech Conference and Expo. This year’s was held last week. There is one thing that bothers me: … Read more
The Case for a Chief People Officer
Over the past few years, human resource departments have had a renaissance. They’ve evolved from an administrative team into a skilled unit that builds and … Read more
Artificial Intelligence May ‘Take Your Job,’ But It’s a Good Thing
For the past decade, enterprise technology vendors have been in a bit of a race to deliver machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions that help … Read more
How Much Easier Things Would Be With an HR Siri
When is the last time you had to go searching for something — a file, or a document perhaps — in order to do your job? How long did it take you? What could … Read more
The Surprising Way AI Is Making Engagement More Human
Artificial intelligence and human resources may seem like strange allies at first glance. Artificial intelligence (AI) calls to mind words such as “cold,” … Read more
You’ll Soon Need a Digital Labor Specialist and a Workforce Shaper
Not all your employees will be replaced by robots, but it’s highly likely they’ll be working side-by-side with an automated device at some point in their … Read more
Successful Companies Will Be Those That Embrace the New Employee Economy
As the world of work evolves, the employee-employer relationship has also evolved and now looks much different than even a few years ago. The employee … Read more
The Best HR People Aren’t HR People
It wouldn’t be a DisruptHR event if what you heard was what you expected. Sometimes though, we get surprised, like when Amanda Hudson said, … Read more
Come Journey With Us Through the Career of a 21st Century Worker
Note: This article is part of an occasional series dedicated to exploring the contribution of human capital assets (people!) to the valuation of a … Read more
Can You Demonstrate Your Business Value? 189 CHROs Say No
Will Busch came to DisruptHR to disrupt HR. In his first 15 seconds he declared, “The sole purpose of HR is to create business value through … Read more
Only HR Managers Are Immune From the Robots
When the robots arrive, some of you people out there in HR land are doomed. Utterly doomed! How do I know this? An algorithm told me. Go ahead and shake … Read more
Don’t Fight the Robots, Embrace Them
We’ve all heard doom and gloom reports of the coming AI revolution. Some forecasters predict a very grim future indeed: Robots take over and humans find … Read more
Society Is Holding Organizations and Leaders Accountable For Their Culture
We are experiencing a historic shift in how people view the importance of culture and culture change. As a result, most CEOs and other top leaders will be … Read more