That’s Cool! What is it? (The AI Feature Trap That Can Kill Early-Stage Companies) One of my favorite places to go is the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. Walk into one of the buildings on the expansive grounds and you’ll find yourself staring at a collection of mysterious farm implements. Interesting, well-crafted tools that clearly served important purposes—but nobody alive remembers what those purposes were. Curators can guess based on the materials and construction, but the actual utili...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
A Roadmap to a Harmonious and Productive Transformation Introduction In today’s dynamic and competitive business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role of Human Resources (HR) in driving transformation and achieving strategic goals. A critical aspect of successful HR Transformation is aligning HR initiatives with the organization’s culture and values. This alignment ensures that HR policies and practices not only support business objectives but also resonat...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
3Sixty Insights Nicholas Biron in this video shares his key takeaways from HR Tech 2025, offering a deep dive into the state of HR technology and the evolving landscape for both end users and vendors. Over the course of the event, it became clear that HR tech vendors are making revolutionary investments where solutions today are light years ahead of where they were just five years ago. For practitioners who haven’t evaluated new software recently, these innovations can be transformative, en...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
One thing’s for sure in HR tech: everything is agentic AI. Or better yet, just “agentic.” In the frigid back conference halls of the Mandalay Bay convention center, past the food court, and up the escalator banks, the word “agentic” bounced across the walls and danced through the air. It’s the hot new thing. Everyone’s talking about it. And maybe that’s the problem. Over the course of the two and a half days at the 3Sixty Insights table, I was briefed, debriefed, and briefed a...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
This infographic “The Hidden HR Heroes” highlights how accountants and bankers have emerged as unexpected allies in helping small and midsized businesses (SMBs) solve workforce challenges. With many SMBs lacking formal HR departments, financial professionals are stepping in to manage payroll, compliance, and workforce data, saving clients hundreds of hours annually and driving stronger retention. By operating at the intersection of finance, compliance, and staffing, these “hidden heroes...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
The labor movement was built on the courage of people who knew their individual struggles were bound together, and that only collective action could bend the arc toward justice.| The Greenlining Institute
This interview is part of Workology’s HR spotlight series, where they highlight influential HR leaders who are shaping the future of work through bold ideas and real-world impact. For this post, they spoke with Nicole Roberts, 3Sixty Insights Analyst, Founder and President of People Solutions Group. Nicole Roberts is an HR strategist, executive advisor, and the Founder and President of People Solutions Group, a consulting and training firm that helps organizations align people practices...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
In this video, Nicholas Biron of 3Sixty Insights draws a sharp contrast between the in-store experience of legacy retailers and the seamless efficiency of online shopping. What starts as a simple school shopping trip quickly becomes a lesson in why brick-and-mortar continues to lose ground to Amazon. Nicholas recounts disorganized stores, locked fitting rooms, low inventory, and disengaged employees at Target and Old Navy—problems that echo the decline of Sears. These failures highlight a d...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
This Council guest post explores the foundational elements of successful HR transformation, emphasizing the critical roles of leadership buy-in and effective change management. It outlines why leadership support is essential—not just for approval but for active engagement—and offers practical strategies to secure that support. The post also delves into core principles of change management, from clear communication to employee involvement, offering a roadmap for organizations aiming to nav...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Kreg Tool Company, a global manufacturer of woodworking tools, faced a growing disconnect between its office staff and deskless manufacturing teams. To unify communications and foster a stronger company culture, they implemented theEMPLOYEEapp by Engagedly—a mobile-first platform that enabled real-time updates, improved emergency communication, and boosted employee engagement. With over 97% workforce adoption and consistent usage, the app has become a cornerstone of Kreg’s internal commun...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
In this episode of GTM Innovators, we sit down with Phil Portman, founder and CEO of Textdrip, to explore how SMS is evolving from a simple communication tool into a powerful, intent-based automation channel for modern go-to-market teams. Phil shares his entrepreneurial journey from flipping houses to building a scalable, compliant SMS platform designed for regulated industries. We dive into how Textdrip leverages AI (without losing the human touch), the dos and don’ts of SMS campaigns, and...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
In this video, Nicholas Biron highlights a growing trend in software sales: the product isn’t winning deals—people are. As AI and feature sets across vendors begin to look indistinguishably similar, sales execution has become the real differentiator.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Join Geoff Webb, Contributing Analyst at 3Sixty Insights, for the Namely & HR.com webinar “Practical Advice for Leading HR Through Uncertain Times.” Drawing on decades of experience in HR strategy and technology, Geoff shares practical guidance to help HR leaders navigate periods of disruption and change. From building organizational agility to maintaining employee engagement during uncertainty, this session offers actionable insights and real-world strategies to empower HR professionals ...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
In this video, Nicholas Biron unpacks a pattern he’s seen across industries: resistance to innovation is the fastest path to irrelevance. From cabs vs. Uber to Sears vs. Amazon, he explores how companies that once dominated their sectors crumbled when they failed to adapt to shifting consumer expectations and new technology.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
This Council Guest Post explores the critical first steps in successful HR transformation—defining a clear vision and setting measurable goals that align with overall business strategy. It emphasizes the importance of crafting an inspirational and strategic HR vision, engaging stakeholders, and creating a compelling transformation narrative. The piece also outlines how SMART goals, aligned with business priorities like talent acquisition and leadership development, serve as a foundation for...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
In this video, Nicholas Biron shares a firsthand critique of how AI is being implemented across customer service operations—and why it’s often failing. Drawing from real experiences with major brands like Verizon and Amazon, Nicholas unpacks the common breakdowns in AI-driven support systems, from misrouted chatbots to frustrating barriers between customers and real humans.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
I recently read this quote attributed to President Trump: Here, everything, pretty much everything you do in government involves heart, whereas in business most things don’t involve heart. In fact, in business you’re actually better off without it. My take: No, no, no! This is wrong-minded, and very outdated thinking. To succeed, businesses must make […]| Customer Experience Matters®
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"The Outsider Advantage" explores how industry leaders like Medtronic’s new CFO, Thierry Piéton, are reshaping executive success by valuing agility over industry tenure. Challenging the notion that sector experience is essential, highlighting why forward-thinking companies are choosing leaders with fresh perspectives to drive innovation and transformation. The post The Outsider Advantage: How Leaders Like Medtronic’s CFO Are Rewriting the Rules of Success appeared first on N2Growth.| N2Growth
Change preparedness is defined as a high-level measurement of your team’s potential to actively engage with a specific change.| The Center for Leadership Studies
How will AI affect job responsibilities? How can companies survive & thrive in the dawn of AI? Here's what corporate exec boards should know.| Board Room Pulse
In today’s fast-paced, highly scrutinized business environment, CEOs face unprecedented challenges as they navigate the complexities of steering some of the world’s largest and most iconic companies. Leadership is not only about managing day-to-day operations but also about aligning long-term […]| Board Room Pulse
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Friends and founders of Future Forum reflect on what the data shows about how to keep today’s workforce aligned, motivated, and inspired.| Future Forum
