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The HR Huddle

The HR Huddle

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Welcome to the HR Huddle, the ultimate resource for all things HR. Cause when the shit goes down, you've got to huddle up. The HR Huddle is comprised of three unique mini-shows: Spilling The Tea On HR Tech — Join Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson as they break down the latest happenings in HR and HR tech. HR We Have a Problem — Join Cliff Stevenson as he tackles the messy stories everyone in human resources has, featuring industry guests working on solving these problems. The Pivot Effect is where followers become leaders. Join Teri Zipper and Susan Richards for the stories, skills, and mindset shifts that get you there.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Economics Politics & Government
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  • HR We Have A Problem- 15Five's CEO on Why AI Should Make Us More Human at Work

    HR We Have A Problem- 15Five's CEO on Why AI Should Make Us More Human at Work
    Jul 30 2026
    Cliff Stevenson sits down with Jeff Smith, CEO of 15Five, to talk AI, performance management, and what it really takes to build trust with employees in the age of automation. 🎙️ In this episode of HR We Have a Problem: 15Five's new Work Context connecting Slack, Teams, Salesforce & GitHub to performance data ️ AI-assisted reviews that turn real workplace "moments" into 80-90% complete drafts Focus Briefs a weekly AI-generated guide showing managers exactly where to focus Why AI should elevate people, not replace them How 15Five is building trust in AI-driven HR tech (and keeping humans in the loop) Why recognition and "mattering" matter just as much as compensation Jeff also shares what got him fired up at SHRM this year, lessons from running People Services at Bandwidth, and how 15Five is working to kill the Sunday scaries for managers everywhere.
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    43 mins
  • Spilling the Tea on HR Tech: M&As, Potential Loosening of AI Regulations, and Oracle’s Government Win over Workday

    Spilling the Tea on HR Tech: M&As, Potential Loosening of AI Regulations, and Oracle’s Government Win over Workday
    Jul 23 2026
    Stacey Harris and Cliff Stevenson break down a scorching week of HR tech news. (Literally it's over 90 degrees everywhere.) On the M&A front, they dig into the Engagedly and Energage merger and what it means for talent management data and discuss a new strategic partnership between HiBob and SLICE to connect HR and finance data, as well as HiBob’s new AI-driven resume screening approach, built around a “glass box” philosophy. They also cover Paylocity's acquisition of the leave management platform Aidora. Bigger-picture, Stacey and Cliff unpack the Supreme Court decision allowing the firing of FTC commissioners without cause and what this loss of independence could mean for pending FTC cases against major tech platforms and for broader AI regulation. They also discuss growing workplace concerns around smart glasses and facial recognition and a major class-action lawsuit against Meta over child safety. Rounding out the episode: Oracle's $395.8M OPM contract win, which came after the government cancelled its contract with Workday (it pays to have friends in high places); Apple's trade-secret lawsuit against OpenAI; shifting trends in how people use AI (hint: relationship advice is climbing fast); and a sobering look at the looming labor shortage. The hosts also preview this year's HR Systems Survey, already tracking as the largest and most detailed dataset yet, with expanded questions on compliance, AI governance, and implementation and rundown where the Sapient Insights team will be this fall — including HR Tech Las Vegas and Workday Rising. Grab your tea (or fan yourself) and settle in for another round of the news you need to know.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Pivot Effect - The Happiness Plan

    The Pivot Effect - The Happiness Plan
    Jul 16 2026
    After years climbing the corporate ladder including stints at Fortune 100 companies and multiple runs in the C-suite as a Chief Marketing Officer Jenn Ravalli hit a wall. No matter how much she achieved, there was no finish line. So, she made the leap: she left it all behind to found Maverick Meridian, a go-to-market strategy firm for companies that dare to be different. In this episode, Jenn joins Teri and Susan for an honest conversation about what it really takes to walk away from stability and build something of your own. She talks about the fear of putting her family at risk, the "Happiness Plan" she built with a close friend to reclaim her time and sanity, why leaving behind a team was the scariest part of the transition, and how she found new ways to lead without giving that up. Jenn also opens up about learning to have an opinion after years of protecting a corporate brand, the importance of finding people who will challenge your thinking (not just cheer you on), and the unexpected personal shift that's surprised her most since making the change: laughing more than she has in years. Whether you're standing at the edge of your own pivot or just curious what it looks like to bet on yourself, this episode is full of hard-won lessons on courage, community, and building a career and a life on your own terms.
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    37 mins
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