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WorkTech Podcast

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 The WorkTech Podcast explores the critical trends shaping the future of work and HR tech. George LaRocque of WorkTech, drawing from years of advising top innovators, investors, and enterprises, guides you through market deals, issues, opportunities, and trends—all through a strategic, actionable lens.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Gestion et leadership Économie
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  • Workday’s PipeDream, Payroll Pitfalls, and HR’s Strategic Crossroads

    Workday’s PipeDream, Payroll Pitfalls, and HR’s Strategic Crossroads
    Nov 28 2025
    Exploring venture capital paradoxes, Workday’s agent ambitions, payroll automation risks, workplace safety, and HR’s evolving role in the future of work. George and Kate dissect the paradox of HR Tech funding, Workday’s PipeDream acquisition, payroll automation failures, workplace safety concerns, and The Economist’s claim that HR has “taken over the world.” This episode blends market intelligence, AI agent trends, and human resources strategy for the future of work. In this episode we look at HR Tech, Work Tech, AI agents, Human Resources strategy, Future of Work, payroll automation, and venture capital trends. These high-volume keywords frame the conversation around funding paradoxes, workplace safety, and the evolving role of HR leaders in technology-driven organizations. Key Takeaways HR Tech funding paradox: Despite $4.9B invested in 2025, early-stage founders face unprecedented challenges in raising capital. AI agents in Work Tech: Workday’s PipeDream acquisition positions it as a leading enterprise AI agent platform for HR and finance. Payroll automation risks: AI-driven payroll failures highlight the need for human oversight and off-cycle payment safeguards. Workplace safety in HR Tech: The Amber Check tragedy underscores the importance of escalation processes, psychological safety, and frontline worker protection. HR’s evolving role: The Economist’s claim that HR has “taken over the world” sparks debate on strategy, DEI, and AI disruption. Future of Work trends: Integration platforms, AI-enabled SaaS, and HR acuity tools redefine how organizations manage people, culture, and compliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Inside Workday’s Acquisition of Paradox: Conversational AI Meets Enterprise Scale with CEO Adam Godson

    Inside Workday’s Acquisition of Paradox: Conversational AI Meets Enterprise Scale with CEO Adam Godson
    Nov 17 2025
    Workday’s acquisition of Paradox marks a pivotal moment in HR Tech, combining enterprise scale with conversational AI to transform recruiting workflows. CEO Adam Godson joins George LaRocque to unpack the deal’s strategic rationale, market impact, and future of hiring across ecosystems and industries. In this episode, we look at: HR Tech innovation, M&A strategy, conversational AI, frontline hiring, recruiting automation, platform consolidation, and the Future of Work. Key Takeaways Deal Rationale: Workday’s acquisition of Paradox was driven by a shared mission to reduce hiring friction and serve the full market, including the SAP and Oracle ecosystems. Market Impact: Paradox schedules 32M+ interviews annually, representing 1 in 10 U.S. interviews, dramatically accelerating time-to-hire across industries. Frontline Focus: The deal strengthens Workday’s position in high-volume, frontline hiring across the retail, restaurant, and franchise sectors, where traditional HCM platforms have struggled. Client Continuity: Paradox will continue to operate as a standalone platform, supporting integrations with non-Workday systems and maintaining innovation velocity. Agentic Architecture: The future lies in agentic workflows, combining Paradox’s conversational AI with HiredScore’s matching intelligence for seamless candidate experiences. Buyer Sentiment: Customers praise Paradox’s scheduling capabilities and real-world impact, with hiring managers reporting improved staffing and job satisfaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 min
  • Up Next @WorkTech: Funding, Fumbles, and the Future of Work

    Up Next @WorkTech: Funding, Fumbles, and the Future of Work
    Nov 12 2025
    Mapping durable skills, decoding labor data, and chasing sun with unused PTO. In this crosspod episode, George and Kate unpack a week of seismic shifts across the HR and Work Tech landscape. UKG launches a venture fund, Personio exits the U.S. with layoffs in tow, and Mercor’s $10B valuation sparks debate about the ethics and economics of AI training. They spotlight Plum’s Durable Skills Index, explore Gen Z’s pivot toward “boring” jobs, and navigate the fog of missing labor data with alternative sources. Plus, a clever Florida tourism campaign reminds us to use that PTO before year-end. Pit and peak reflections round out the episode with personal and policy-driven insights. Topics in this episode: UKG launches venture fund, backing early-stage HR tech innovation. Personio exits U.S. market after limited traction and layoffs. Mercor’s $10B valuation raises concerns about AI training labor. Plum’s Durable Skills Index maps soft skills by city and role. Gen Z embraces “boring jobs” for AI-resistant career paths. HR leaders turn to private data amid missing jobs report. St. Pete offers PTO incentive for end-of-year beach travel. Subscribe to catch new episodes of Up Next at WorkTech every other week, where we cut through the noise and surface what matters most in HR and Work Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
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