Recently, I had the opportunity to attend HR Tech 2025 . 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 HR Tech 2025 has the potential ...| 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.
B2B marketing is undergoing a recalibration. The days of chasing MQLs as the north star are giving way to strategies rooted in precision, orchestration, and meaningful engagement across entire accounts. For Brianna Miller, Director of Demand Generation at Cohere Health, this evolution isn’t theoretical. It’s personal, practical, and rooted in years of frontline experience leading ABM initiatives in healthcare technology. As account-based marketing (ABM) continues to gain traction, many GT...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Last week, I wrote about the AI feature trap—how early-stage companies add AI to their products not because users need it, but because it sounds sophisticated. The farm implement metaphor from the Shelburne Museum struck a nerve: too many companies are picking up impressive-looking tools without understanding what problems they actually solve. But based on some emails I got (such language!), I feel compelled to make this statement: if you are building a native AI application, then you are n...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Payscale’s 2025 Salary Budget Survey reveals a cautious pay environment as employers prepare for 2026. Drawing on insights from 1,551 organizations across the U.S., Canada, and beyond, the findings show that salary increase budgets are flattening, even as inflation and wage expectations remain elevated. Payscale’s findings illustrate a shift in the employment landscape. Wage growth between 2021 and 2023 became more cautious, and employers are focusing on controlling costs amid consistentl...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Utilizing Analytics to Inform and Drive HR Transformational Initiatives Introduction In the dynamic landscape of human resources, the role of data and analytics has evolved from a mere supportive function to a central pillar in shaping HR strategies and decisions. The contemporary HR environment demands a data-driven approach to enhance decision-making processes, optimize workforce management, and ensure organizational growth. This article delves into the critical aspects of data-driven HR de...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
In this episode, Up Next @ Work host Kate Achille sits down with Dylan Teggart, Principal Analyst at 3Sixty Insights, to discuss the state of the employee experience in 2024. Taking a socio-political lens to what’s most often seen as an HR issue, Kate and Dylan consider what factors most influence engagement rates in today’s workplaces and what employers can do to understand and improve the connection to their workforce. This conversation also serves as a preview of Dylan’s forthcoming ...| 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.
Remember those mysterious farm implements from the Shelburne Museum I wrote about last week AI Is Not Always the Answer? Tools that clearly served important purposes in their time, but whose actual utility has been lost? That same disconnect between sophistication and usefulness is playing across the country as companies rush to deploy workplace AI. “We need to leverage AI to boost productivity,” executives announce, like archaeologists picking up an ancient tool and declaring it must be ...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Agentic AI is becoming table stakes, but the pricing model is broken for HR tech vendors. Given that platforms like ChatGPT are free for most HR tech users—or built into the existing fee structures for HR tech platforms—I fear that tying it to a zero-cost model may inadvertently propel HR tech AI into a fate similar to that of recorded music after Napster and the rise of music streaming. Napster proved to the world that music can be free, and the music industry never recovered from it. Re...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Many HR tech companies’ go-to-market strategies are fixated on enhancing employee experience. There’s often a heavy emphasis on frontline efficiency achieved through a bottom-up approach to bolster business. They aim to help employees first, enabling them to be more productive, which in turn benefits the company as a whole. A significant part of this movement is facilitated through the use of AI as a vehicle to accelerate progress. At HR Tech 2025, there was a recurring emphasis on the co...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Recent Research: Market Alert: Workday to Acquire Paradox, Expanding AI Capabilities in Talent Acquisition Workday has announced its intent to acquire Paradox, a leading provider of conversational AI tools built for high-volume recruiting. This acquisition—expected to close in October pending regulatory approvals—positions Workday to unify candidate discovery, engagement, and onboarding in a single AI-powered talent acquisition suite. Paradox’s conversational AI, known for improving tim...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Why forward-thinking HR leaders are reimagining background checks with technology to enhance candidate experience, reduce risk, and strengthen employee retention. Executive Summary Background screening has grown to shape candidate experience and signal organizational culture, just as much as it ensures compliance and protects against risk. Having shifted from a mere compliance safeguard to a strategic element of talent management, when done well, screening builds candidate trust, promotes a s...| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
Dylan Teggart’s analyst insight covers ADP Innovation Day 2025, highlighting the company’s “Easy, Smart, Human” approach to HR technology. The report explores how ADP is combining AI-driven insights, streamlined payroll, and human-centered experiences to improve both employee and client outcomes. It emphasizes the strategic use of technology to enhance efficiency, simplify processes, and deliver a more personalized, human-first approach to the future of work.| 3Sixty Insights, Inc.
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.
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.
