Embracing the Future: Highlights from this Year's Global HR Tech Expo in Las Vegas

Melissa Martin • Nov 14, 2023

As a results-driven human resources leader energised to help organisations realise the true value of what a strategic people-strategy can bring to the organisation, it is critical to keep abreast of how the future of HR is evolving, especially from a HR Tech perspective. I was delighted to foster quality time to view the vibrant display of HR Technology and hear how key elements are set to revolutionize the HR landscape at this year's HR Tech Conference. Allow me to share my top 5 takeaways -

1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in HR technology was a prominent theme that gained significant attention at this year’s expo. AI-driven tools are empowering HR professionals to make data-driven decisions, predict employee needs, and enhance the overall employee experience. From intelligent recruitment platforms that analyse resumes and predict candidate success to chatbots that provide instant HR support, the marriage of AI and HR is ushering in a new era of efficiency and productivity. It is critical for HR to embrace this revolution and identify your company strategy that balances AI and the HR human touch.

2. Employee Well-being and Mental Health Support:

In the wake of the ongoing global challenges, employee well-being and mental health support took centre stage. With the psychosocial law incorporated this year to the WHS Act, I was interested to see how tech was designed to monitor and support employee well-being, ranging from stress management apps to virtual therapy platforms. These tools not only help employees navigate personal challenges but also enable organisations to create a supportive and empathetic workplace environment to show they are managing the risk of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions:

Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace has become a top priority for businesses worldwide. The expo featured innovative technologies aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, including bias detection tools, diversity recruitment platforms, and inclusive communication software. These tools are helping organizations create diverse and equitable workforces, fostering creativity and innovation.

4. Love + Work – Designing work that People Love:

Drawing on what is deeply important for an employee’s relationship to their work and unlocking their strengths will increase performance beyond your expectations. Marcus Buckingham is a Best-Selling Author and the World’s Most Prominent Researcher on Strengths, Leadership and High-Performance at Work. Buckingham focuses on unlocking strengths, increasing performance, and is pioneering the future of how people work. Buckingham’s most recent book, Love + Work (Harvard Business Review Press) is a WSJ bestseller and has been heralded by Forbes as one of the ten must-reads for career and leadership.

At the HR Tech Conference, Buckingham presented at the HR Tech Conference in Vegas on "The Most Human Human at Work". I genuinely resonated with the key takeaways that we need to draw on how we can engage employees into a deeply human relationship with their work. At WorkTrybe, we inspire and nurture human connection and believe in living better. To hear Buckingham say, “Love is the most powerful force in business by far”, certainly made me want to further embrace and lead our WorkTrybe culture, so I can enjoy hearing the team say how much they articulate their “LOVE” for our Trybe (at WorkTrybe our team is fondly our “Trybe”), our clients, our candidates, our and leaders. I highly recommend investing time to read Love + Work.

5. Remote Work Solutions:

The widespread adoption of remote work has led to a surge in demand for technologies that facilitate seamless collaboration and communication among remote teams. HR Tech Expo showcased virtual reality meeting platforms, AI-driven project management tools, and employee engagement apps tailored for remote work environments. These solutions are instrumental in bridging the gap between remote employees, enhancing team collaboration, and ensuring a cohesive company culture.

In conclusion, the HR Tech Expo in Las Vegas this year showcased a plethora of innovative solutions that are reshaping the HR landscape. As technology continues to evolve, these advancements are not only enhancing operational efficiency but also transforming the way organisation's approach employee well-being, diversity, remote work and learning.

Embracing these key elements is vital for HR Leaders to ensure they stay ahead of the curve and balance HR Strategy with the ever-changing world of work. I’d love to share further insights with you.

Reach out any time and LET’S TALK!

MELISSA MARTIN, WORKTRYBE DIRECTOR

Melissa is a results driven human resources leader energised to help organisations realise the true value of what a strategic people strategy can bring to the organisation. She is courageous and inspires teams, for the design and delivery of HR programs that deliver first class results. She is commercially astute and capable of balancing between what is right for the people and what is needed for the organisation to succeed.

Speak to Mel at melissa.martin@worktrybe.com to discuss all things HR, and discover how she can take your organisation to the next level!

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