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WorkTrends

TalentCulture 507 episodes Oct 27, 2026

Host Meghan M. Biro leads conversations about the future of work on the WorkTrends podcast from TalentCulture. The show covers HR trends, technology, and workplace culture with insights from experts, vendors, and practitioners. Listeners get updates on current news and perspectives on what inspires HR professionals. There is also a live Twitter chat every Wednesday at 1:30 pm Eastern using the hashtag #WorkTrends.

Episodes

Getting Compensation Planning Right for the Year Ahead
Getting Compensation Planning Right for the Year Ahead Oct 27, 2026 21:59 Compensation Planning Strategies for a Changing Workforce Employers planning compensation for 2027 face steady salary budgets, evolving labor market conditions, and growing questions about how AI will change jobs and pay. In this episode, learn how compensation teams can allocate limited salary increases more strategically, address pay equity and salary compression, identify critical roles at ris
From AI Noise to Trusted Talent
From AI Noise to Trusted Talent Oct 14, 2026 24:55 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
Hidden Potential, Powerful Signal: How Data is Shaping the Next Generation of Executive Leaders
Hidden Potential, Powerful Signal: How Data is Shaping the Next Generation of Executive Leaders Oct 14, 2026 25:53 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 a
Quality of Hire and Employer Branding in the Age of Social Media and AI
Quality of Hire and Employer Branding in the Age of Social Media and AI Oct 14, 2026 25:05 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 me
Mastering Skills-Based HR Practices: From Buzzword to Game-Changer
Mastering Skills-Based HR Practices: From Buzzword to Game-Changer Oct 13, 2026 20:34 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 cha
How People Analytics Help Solve HR and Talent Management Challenges
How People Analytics Help Solve HR and Talent Management Challenges Jun 19, 2026 21:47 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
From Point Solutions to Platforms: How AI is Rewriting HR Tech
From Point Solutions to Platforms: How AI is Rewriting HR Tech May 15, 2026 18:02 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 dec
AI, Transparency & Fairness: How to Close the Gap Between HR Teams and Job Seekers
AI, Transparency & Fairness: How to Close the Gap Between HR Teams and Job Seekers Apr 17, 2026 23:26 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 ground
Drugs, Guns & OnlyFans: Why You Should Monitor Online Misconduct
Drugs, Guns & OnlyFans: Why You Should Monitor Online Misconduct Feb 27, 2026 24:57 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.
AI's Role in Transforming Performance into Personalized Development
AI's Role in Transforming Performance into Personalized Development Jan 23, 2026 22:33 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.
Exploring Global Employment Trends
Exploring Global Employment Trends Jan 15, 2026 19:45 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
How People Analytics Help Solve HR and Talent Management Challenges
How People Analytics Help Solve HR and Talent Management Challenges Dec 5, 2025 22:10 In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore how people analytics is transforming the world of HR and talent management. From turning workforce data into strategic insights to leveraging AI agents for smarter decisions, we'll unpack how leaders can use analytics to boost engagement, retention, and performance. Join us to explore how this new generation of people-focused intelligence is reshaping the

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