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.
Amplify Your Signal, hosted by Nicole Roberts, is a podcast dedicated to elevating the voices of job seekers, professionals in transition, and individuals navigating career shifts. Each episode dives into the human side of career journeys — beyond résumés and job titles — to explore resilience, determination, and the drive to succeed. Through personal stories, expert interviews, and actionable advice, Nicole gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to pivot careers, emb...| 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.
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend HR Tech 2025 with the 3Sixty Insights team. After years of observing this industry as a customer and analyst, I came away both amazed and thoughtful about the state of HR technology and the way vendors communicate their innovations. The State of HR Technology Today The advancements in HR software over the past few years are nothing short of revolutionary. From AI-driven solutions to streamlined workforce management tools, the software on display at H...| 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.
What Happened Workday, a California-based leader in HR and finance solutions for business, has agreed to acquire Paradox, which provides software that streamlines the talent acquisition process through conversational AI, with a focus on high-volume recruitment campaigns. By incorporating Paradox’s capabilities into Workday Recruiting, Workday will be able to offer a single platform that helps companies attract, engage and retain talent. Workday said the match will enable customers to take a...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
My heart is full and my battery is drained, but in the most beautiful way. Prior to HR Technology Conference, my experience with conferences was from the practioner’s and blogger perspective. I had the opportunity to attend HR Tech as a learner and an analyst in an industry where I’ve been a customer, a decision maker, and a functionality geek. I got to see some amazing people I had not seen in years or even had never met IRL. I’ve always loved learning, attending demos, and seeing how ...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
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Sixty Insights is happy to share that Nicole Roberts, Analyst with 3Sixty Insights, will serve as a facilitator for the Human Capital Institute’s (HCI) Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) Certification program. The SWP Certification is one of HCI’s flagship offerings, designed to help HR and business leaders build a forward-looking approach to workforce planning. Participants learn how to align talent strategies with organizational goals, identify and close skill gaps, and create actionabl...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
National Payroll Week (Sept 1–5, 2025), led by PayrollOrg, is all about accurate pay. But it’s also a reminder that payroll is at the heart of employee trust, financial well-being, and the larger economy. Payroll and paying people on time are integral to the national infrastructure. The preliminary 2025 payroll.org survey “Getting Paid in America” provides valuable insights into how employees actually experience payroll today: Direct deposit still dominates. Nearly 93% of respondents ...| 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.
Join Nicole Roberts, Analyst at 3Sixty Insights, as she shares her excitement ahead of attending her very first HR Tech Conference. In this video, Nicole talks about the briefings she has lined up, the innovations she’s eager to explore, and why this trip marks a special personal and professional milestone. Whether you’re attending HR Tech or following along virtually, this video gives you a glimpse into how 3Sixty Insights connects with industry leaders, uncovers the latest trends in HR ...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Founded over 40 years ago by volunteers to provide hospice and palliative care to children, adults, and veterans in Kentucky and Southern Indiana, Hosparus Health is a nonprofit provider of holistic care, veteran care, lung care management, and pet therapy. Its programs allow older patients to stay in the homes they know and love while receiving care, and younger patients are kept comfortable and free of pain while their families receive much-needed counseling and support. Hosparus Health can...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Utilizing HR Tech Such as AI and Analytics for Streamlined Processes Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of Human Resources (HR) has transcended traditional boundaries. The integration of advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics is revolutionizing HR functions, enabling organizations to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and improve overall efficiency. This article delves into the transformative impact of HR tech,...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
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.
Introduction Many small and medium-sized businesses depend on their financial leaders to handle HR and other administrative tasks, regardless of their background and expertise. This includes roles like CEO, CFO, and Controller — often ones that have little experience or training in matters related to recruiting, hiring, and managing the workforce, yet oversee the company’s talent acquisition and management. In such situations, the workforce gets short shrift. HR-related issues receive onl...| 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.
3Sixty Insights Welcomes Nicole Roberts as HR Industry AnalystWe’re thrilled to announce that Nicole Roberts has joined the 3Sixty Insights team as an HR Industry Analyst, focusing on Workforce Strategy and Innovation. Nicole brings a practitioner’s perspective to the evolving world of work, helping bridge the gap between technology, strategy, and the people experience.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
This 3Sixty Insights Council Guest Post explores the critical question of timing in HR transformation, outlining when organizations should embrace change and when it may be best to wait. It highlights key triggers for transformation—such as growth, technological innovation, cultural shifts, M&A activity, and regulatory changes—while also cautioning against launching initiatives during periods of financial instability, high turnover, leadership misalignment, or organizational disruption. T...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
AI is changing the game—but not in the way you think. In this episode of #HRTechChat, we’re sharing a special swapcast from the PeopleTech podcast hosted by Mark Feffer, featuring Samrat Krishna of Darwinbox.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
3Sixty Insights' July 2025 Research Recap featuring case studies, analyst insights, webinars, and expert conversations on HR tech, AI, global workforce strategies, and go-to-market transformation.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
As organizations race to operationalize AI, unstructured data—like emails, chats, and voice recordings—remains a major hurdle. 3Sixty Insights recently examined how CalibrAIte, from OneSource, helps businesses turn this data into actionable intelligence without overhauling their tech stack. By focusing on high-impact use cases such as uncovering customer sentiment and streamlining manual workflows, CalibrAIte accelerates AI readiness and reflects the outcome-first strategy we see as essen...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Small businesses face growing complexity in HR, payroll, and benefits—but too often, leaders carry the burden alone. In this episode of #HRTechChat, Dylan Teggart talks with Meredith Reilly, Chief Sales Officer at isolved, about why it’s time to stop going solo. Meredith shares how modern HR demands strategic partnerships—not just tools—and how activating an “advisory village” can help leaders scale smarter. From tech fluency to cultural alignment, they break down what today’s H...| 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.
This 3Sixty Insights Case Study explores how Zions Bank partnered with isolved to help small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) streamline HR, payroll, and workforce management. Recognizing that many SMB leaders are burdened with administrative tasks outside their expertise, Zions Bank extended its role beyond traditional banking by recommending isolved’s all-in-one platform. The partnership empowers SMBs to reduce complexity, save time, and improve compliance—allowing business leaders t...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
This article reviews the 3Sixty Insights case study on Hyqoo and highlights how the global talent cloud company scaled its contractor workforce to over 300 professionals across 50+ countries using Deel’s platform. Facing challenges around onboarding speed, payroll accuracy, legal compliance, and misclassification risk, Hyqoo turned to Deel for its expansive global coverage, user-friendly interface, and reliable support. As a result, Hyqoo streamlined international hiring, ensured compliance...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
This article distills key insights from Phil Portman, CEO of Textdrip, on how go-to-market teams can use SMS more effectively without damaging trust. Drawing from his conversation on GTM Innovators, the piece explores the unique strengths and risks of business texting, emphasizing that timing, intent, and personalization are far more effective than high-volume automation. Portman shares tactical advice on using segmentation, AI-assisted workflows, and context-aware messaging to scale outreach...| 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 Market Alert, Dylan Teggart and Market Feffer examine Insperity’s launch of “Insperity Contractor Management powered by Wingspan,” a new platform designed to streamline the end-to-end management of contingent workers. As blended workforces become more common, the platform enables businesses to efficiently onboard, pay, and support 1099 contractors while maintaining compliance and offering access to benefits. By integrating contractor management with Insperity’s broader HR ecos...| 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 Anatomy of a Decision, Kyle James explores how a $2B enterprise software provider used a rebrand as the catalyst for a bold transformation of its go-to-market (GTM) strategy and technology stack. Faced with fragmented tools and siloed processes, the company aligned IT, Sales, and Marketing around a shared vision—replacing legacy platforms like Salesforce Engage and Terminus with modern, best-of-breed solutions such as Outreach, Demandbase, and Gong. The result: streamlined workflows...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
In this Anatomy of a Decision, Dylan Teggart explore's how Hyqoo, a global talent cloud platform, selected Deel as its partner to streamline international contractor management, ensure legal compliance, and scale operations across 50+ countries. Facing challenges around onboarding, misclassification risks, tax compliance, and inconsistent vendor support, Hyqoo ultimately chose Deel for its unmatched global coverage, transparent pricing, personalized service, and built-in compliance protection...| 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.
Creatio is redefining the CRM landscape by combining no-code development, unified AI, and agentic automation into a single, user-friendly platform. Designed to empower non-technical users, Creatio enables teams to build, adapt, and automate workflows without writing code—dramatically accelerating innovation and reducing reliance on IT. With AI baked into its core—spanning predictive, generative, and agentic capabilities—Creatio transforms CRM from a static system of record into a dynami...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
In this article, Kyle James explores how three enterprise technology providers—Appian, Gainsight, and OroCommerce—are helping redefine the modern digital enterprise. While each focuses on a distinct area of business, they share a common foundation: the strategic convergence of AI, automation, and platform consolidation. From secure data fabrics and agentic AI to unified customer success ecosystems and AI-powered B2B commerce, these solutions illustrate how organizations can drive smarter,...| 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.
Payscale’s latest Fair Pay Impact Report reveals a growing disconnect between employee perceptions of fair pay and actual compensation benchmarks. Despite rising salaries and increased pay transparency efforts, 68% of employees believe they are underpaid—even when their earnings meet or exceed market rates. The report highlights how poor communication around compensation and potential flaws in market wage benchmarks are fueling dissatisfaction, impacting retention, engagement, and organiz...| 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.
UKG’s 2025 Analyst Day unveiled its bold AI-first strategy, showcasing how the company is embedding artificial intelligence into every layer of its workforce platform. From frontline enablement to executive decision-making, UKG is using AI to personalize the employee experience, streamline operations, and democratize intelligent tools for organizations of all sizes. This blog recaps the key themes, innovations, and implications for the future of HR technology.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
isolved is set to acquire and integrate ApplicantPro, enhancing its recruiting capabilities within isolved People Cloud. This strategic move combines ApplicantPro's proven talent acquisition technology, Generative AI-driven job ad creation, and comprehensive hiring services with isolved's robust HR platform. The result promises improved candidate and manager experiences, faster hiring processes, and stronger solutions for SMBs navigating today's competitive recruiting landscape.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.