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2025 WEBINAR SERIES · REPLAY What We Learned at HR Tech 2025: Trends That Matter for HR Leaders A deep dive into the biggest takeaways from HR Tech 2025 and what they mean for HR strategy, AI readiness, and technology leadership. Published October 30, 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.
Key Takeaways
  • The shift from generative AI to agentic AI is redefining HR’s role in technology leadership.
  • AI adoption is moving from experimentation to execution, requiring governance and literacy.
  • Vendor consolidation and M&A activity are accelerating ecosystem decisions.
  • Payroll modernization is becoming a strategic priority, not just an operational fix.
  • HR is increasingly expected to own the technology roadmap.
  • Data-driven, AI-literate leadership will define HR success heading into 2026.
Speakers
Leah Joyner
Founder, HCM Tech Advisory
Holly Larson
Senior HR Technology Consultant
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