2025 SUMMER WEBINAR SERIES · PANEL REPLAY What We Learned at HR Tech 2025 - Trends That Matter for HR Leaders A breakdown of the key trends from HR Tech 2025, highlighting what matters most for HR leaders as they navigate AI, evolving systems, and the future of work. Published Aug 28, 2025
About This Session
In this HCM Tech Advisory webinar, we break down the biggest takeaways from HR Tech 2025 — the trends redefining how HR leaders think about technology, data, and work itself. We discuss the shift from generative to agentic AI and unpack how AI adoption is evolving from experimentation to execution. What’s holding organizations back, and how HR can lead responsibly with governance and literacy at the core. From vendor consolidation and M&A activity to the rising influence of HR in technology decisions, Leah Joyner and Holly Larson share what’s driving 2025 priorities like payroll modernization, unified ecosystems, and the growing expectation that HR owns its tech roadmap. Whether you’re exploring new systems, planning for AI readiness, or simply curious about where HR technology is heading, this session offers clarity on what’s next and how HR leaders can prepare for 2026 by staying data-driven, AI-literate, and human-centered.

Whether you’re just starting out or advancing into HR leadership, you’ll walk away with actionable insights and practical advice to grow in today’s evolving future of work.
Key Takeaways
  • Analyze the shift to agentic AI and its impact on HR execution.
  • Evaluate barriers to AI adoption and the role of governance and literacy.
  • Assess key HR tech trends shaping 2025 (AI, consolidation, modernization).
  • Understand HR’s expanding role in tech ownership and decisions.
  • Prepare for 2026 with a data-driven, AI-literate, human-centered approach.
Featured Guests
Leah Joyner
Founder, HCM Tech Advisory
Holly Larson
HR Tech consultant, USI Services
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