2026 SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES · PANEL REPLAY FROM HR PAINPOINT TO BUSINESS DECISION: Moving from HR Challenges to Strategy A practical look at transforming operational challenges into business cases that earn stakeholder buy-in and drive action. Published June 24, 2026
About This Session
In this HCM Tech Advisory June 2026 Lunch & Learn session, Leah Joyner, Founder of HCM Tech Advisory, and Holly Larson, Sr. HR Technology Consultant at USI, discuss how HR leaders can turn operational pain points into strong business cases that drive action. The discussion covers how to move from identifying an HR pain point to clearly defining the business problem and its impact, evaluating cost and risk, and developing recommendations for a practical path forward. Additional insights include navigating options and tradeoffs and assessing organizational readiness when making technology, people, and operational decisions. For leaders considering a system change, addressing process challenges, or planning future HR technology investments, this session offers practical guidance on framing recommendations in a way that resonates with business leaders, builds alignment, and creates momentum for meaningful change.

Key Takeaways
  • How to translate HR pain points into business impact
  • What needs to be clear before bringing forward a technology, vendor, or operational recommendation
  • How to think through current state, realistic options, cost
  • Common areas HR teams underestimate, including implementation readiness, internal capacity, and post-go-live support
Featured Guests
Leah Joyner
Founder, HCM Tech Advisory
Holly Larson
Sr. HR Technology Consultant at USI
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