Introducing the latest episode of our Now of Work Digital Meetup Podcast, Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook kick off this episode diving into the power of vulnerability and authenticity by sharing personal anecdotes from the perspective of their kids on evolving world of technology. They explore the challenges faced by solution providers in a market driven by specific use cases, and share insights on how to break free from traditional categories. Don't miss out on this uplifting and inspiring episode that will leave you energized and ready to embrace the opportunities presented by technology. Get ready to be inspired!

Compa just announced $10M in Series A funding to make compensation fair and competitive for everyone. In other words, it's SEXY to PAY people.  We couldn't agree more. In fact, Mercer's latest Global Talent Trends report confirms human-centered productivity MUST be anchored in trust and equity. Put plainly, people want to feel valued. And when people say valued, they really mean they want to be treated EQUITABLY. Fair pay would be a big enough conversation on its own, but 98% of organization say they'll redesign work this year, we're seeking agility by becoming skills-powered organizations, and work models are becoming more and more hybrid and distributed.  Fair pay in the new world of work feels like a Slinky. Tune into this insightful chat with Charlie Franklin, CEO of Compa. Let's go!

Meet two founders of Arist, a global pioneer in message-based learning. Ryan Laverty, Co-founder & President and Michael Ioffe, Co-founder & CEO, along with their incredible team, help companies like Amazon and WHO make learning accessible by meeting people where they are: on tools like Slack, Teams, and SMS. Since 2018, they've delivered millions of courses and behavioral pathways to students, frontline employees, and managers alike. Today, Arist is used by the world's leading organizations to rapidly shift behavior, drive higher knowledge retention, and make critical knowledge accessible in moments of need — all in 1-click. Tune in!

In the latest episode of the Now of Work Digital meetup, hosts Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank lead a captivating conversation that explores various aspects of work and personal growth. As always, they kick off with the beloved community check-ins, one of which is for everyone to share their "one big thing" from the week. Jess shared that her One Big Thing that she learned while volunteering for her daughter's middle school musical...& why this musical is the epitome of an honest-to-goodness people-centric organization. She had a lightbulb moment about what we're going to get completely wrong about skills-based organizations. And it's come up MULTIPLE times in the past few weeks: women are twice as skeptical about #AI than men. There are several hugely valid reasons for this. This needs careful unpacking. This episode is jam packed with feel good moments with our AMAZING #NowofWork community as the conversation shifts to the importance of intentional design in shaping the future of work, personal growth, work culture, and embracing change. Tune in!

As someone who values dedicated time hours for deep work and has a strict no-Friday meetings policy, Stacia Garr, Co-founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research, rarely breaks her rule. However, for this episode, she made an exception for our amazing Now of Work Community! Stacia's expertise and contributions have been recognized by prestigious publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. She has also been listed as a Top 100 influencer in HR Technology and in DEIB for multiple years. Stacia co-founded RedThread Research in 2018, following her successful tenure leading talent and workforce research at Bersin by Deloitte. With an impressive educational background, including an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master's degree from the London School of Economics, Stacia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and she joined Jess Von Bank to delve into some of RedThread Research's 2024 mega-trends predictions. An insightful conversations on #hrtech and much more!

Anita Lettink, Founder of Strategic Management Centre, joined Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank to talk about Anita's brand new 2023 HR Tech Investment report! Are you curious how the startup market performed last year? Tune in to learn: how tough was the market really? were companies able to secure new investments? And if so, who? what were the most active service categories? how are HR Tech startups outside of the US doing? what is the outlook for 2024? An exciting chat, with lots of insights.

We're kickstarting 2024 with special guest Kate Bravery, Advisory, Knowledge, and Insights Global Leader at Mercer. She joins Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook to get into the details of global trends as we move into 2024. Together they address topics such as: Key findings from Mercer's Global Talent Trend Study, Preventing fear by gaining trust and building psychological safety in the workplace Advancing technology such as human-machine teaming. And so much more! Tune in.

Our Now of Work Digital Meetup hosts Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank, closed out our last digital meetup of 2023 with our NOW Community. Along with our active community members in the chat, Jess and Jason held an overview of 2023 regarding HR and HR Tech industry shifts, buzz words like Gen AI, and where they think (or hope) the ball will continue rolling in 2024.

You know how Spotify Wrapped is where Spotify listeners dive into their top listening moments of the year? We had our own version! We shared our own top listening moments of 2023 from the perspective of a few of the analysts who cover #HRTechnology.  Hosted by Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank, we'll hear from analysts like Jim Holincheck, Madeline Laurano, Pete Tiliakos, Sarah White, Steve Goldberg, and Tara Cooper just what went down in 2023. What innovation got us excited, what are we over-rotating on, and what needs better solutions than we've come up with so far? Where is the ball going in 2024? Any guesses? Hear it straight from the people who pay more attention to #WorkTech innovation than anyone else. It's a Special Edition of our Now of Work Digital Meetup

Consider this unprecedented scenario: the workforce now encompasses five distinct generations simultaneously. There's a pervasive market obsession with Gen Z, assuming their candidate and workforce expectations are uniquely special. Is this assumption accurate or merely a misconception? In the quest to attract workers spanning five generations, the question arises: is it necessary for employers to tailor experiences for each generational persona, or could this approach be characterized as over-engineering, perhaps even stereotyping? Can GenAI and storytelling authenticity truly coexist? In an era where scalability makes fabrication effortless, how does a brand remain faithful to its ethos? Our special guest, Summer Baruth, Head of Global Employer Brand & Talent Attraction at AECOM, brought her extensive expertise in employer branding and diverse candidate experiences across multiple industries and multiple generations to join Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook in unraveling these intricacies and navigating the evolving landscape together.