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Unlock the future of HR, today with the HR Data Labs podcast! Dive into transformative insights, expert interviews, and cutting-edge practices that empower organizations to harness their workforce’s potential. Join us for engaging discussions that will inspire you to innovate, strategize, and lead with confidence! Tune in now!All rights reserved by WRKdefined Développement commercial et entrepreneuriat Entrepreneurship Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • David Noe - Improving Employee Experience Without Burning Out
    Sep 4 2025
    In this episode, we welcome David Noe, host of the Speakeasy HR podcast and a fellow member of the WRKdefined podcast network. David Noe explains how HR leaders and managers can prioritize employee experience (EX) initiatives, even when everything feels urgent. We discuss how to improve EX without adding to already heavy workloads; the importance of effective manager training; and which small, simple changes—like a well-timed "thank you"—can have the biggest impact on employee satisfaction and morale. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, David! Today’s Topic: Prioritizing Employee Experience Without Burning Out [8:27] What employee experience initiatives should be prioritized when everything is urgent? Focus on the moments that matter most, like onboarding and manager relationships. Identify employee pain points through feedback and take small steps to fix them. [15:08] How can you improve employee experience without adding to the workload? The importance of properly training new managers instead of assuming they have the necessary skills. Using technology and data to help managers have more structured and supportive conversations with their teams. [23:29] What small changes create the biggest impact on employee satisfaction? The power of recognition, from a simple, unexpected "thank you" to a public shout-out. Fostering clear communication from leadership and respecting employees' time by eliminating unnecessary meetings. Taking the time to understand the unique motivations of all employees, from recent graduates to those nearing retirement. [31:39] Closing Thanks for listening! Quick Quote “A simple thank you goes a long way for some people, and it really can dramatically change the morale of that person.”
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    33 min
  • Katherine Jones - The Hidden Costs of AI in HR
    Aug 28 2025
    Market Analyst Dr. Katherine Marie Jones joins us this episode to discuss the pervasive nature of artificial intelligence in the modern world of business. We explore how AI is more than just office automation—it's a force reshaping industries, creating new jobs while making others obsolete, and presenting HR with the critical challenge of upskilling or reskilling the workforce. Katherine also sheds light on the often-overlooked environmental and economic costs of AI, from massive power consumption to its inflationary potential. [0:00] Introduction • Welcome, Katherine! • Today’s Topic: The Pervasive Nature of AI and Its Impact on HR [8:22] Has AI Gotten to Where It’s Touched Every Aspect of Business? • How AI has evolved from a niche topic to an inescapable part of every industry. • Why the fear of AI taking jobs is a misunderstanding of how the workforce will be reshuffled, not replaced. [23:30] What is HR's Role in Preparing for an AI-Driven Future? • The critical need for upskilling and reskilling the workforce to manage and oversee new AI technologies. • Engage in long-term, strategic workforce planning instead of focusing only on the next quarter. • Planning for the improbable and how companies can prepare for drastic but possible shifts in the global landscape. [29:57] What are the Hidden Costs of Artificial Intelligence? • The immense environmental cost of new AI technology and data centers. • How major tech companies are influencing energy costs for everyone. • Why HR leaders should be aware of the tangible costs behind the AI tools their organizations use. [37:53] Closing • Thanks for listening!
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    41 min
  • Sean Luitjens - Navigating the Mass Confusion in Compensation Today
    Aug 14 2025
    In this episode, we welcome back Sean Luitjens, VP of Product Strategy and Partnerships at Salary.com. Drawing from his recent conversations with over 20 WorldatWork affiliates, Sean shares his insights on the most pressing challenges and consistent messages from compensation practitioners on the front lines. He also unpacks the “mass confusion” caused by data overload and new compliance demands, the strategic allocation of limited budgets, and future of merit increases. [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Sean! Today’s Topic: The Consistent Messages from WorldatWork [5:07] What are the most consistent messages you've heard from WorldatWork affiliates? Practitioners are facing “mass confusion” from the sheer volume of data, technology options, and compliance requirements. Despite increased demands, compensation budgets and headcount have not grown. [17:47] Where are compensation departments focusing their time and budgets? Technology now allows for more sophisticated segmentation and pay philosophy execution than was possible with Excel. The role of the compensation professional has expanded to include communications, as transparency makes it critical to explain the “why” behind pay decisions. [28:17] Are merit increases going away? The effectiveness of traditional merit increases vs. paying for the role and offering performance-based bonuses that are not added to base pay. The practical challenges of any model, whether it’s merit-based or role-based, often come down to inconsistent management and lack of buy-in. [34:36] Closing Thanks for listening! Quick Quote “We don’t always put ourselves in the seats of the [compensation] practitioner . . . There’s so much information coming at them from data, and the one thing that seems to not have changed in the comp budget.”
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    37 min
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