WorkTrends
WorkTrends
TalentCulture
You've been in the HR trenches for years. Now, are you ready to look toward the future? Join host, Meghan M Biro on the #WorkTrends podcast from TalentCulture as she talks about how work is changing. You'll get all the news you need to stay current, and hear from leading experts, HR tech vendors and HR practitioners about what inspires them. Join us on Twitter every Wednesday at 1:30 pm Eastern for a live chat using the hashtag #WorkTrends.
Hidden Potential, Powerful Signals: How Data Is Shaping the Next Generation of Executive Leaders
In this episode of WorkTrends, we explore how leadership intelligence is changing the way organizations identify and develop future executive leaders. Join us to learn how recognition and workplace data can uncover overlooked potential, reduce bias, and help organizations build stronger leadership pipelines. We'll also discuss how to turn these insights into personalized development, stronger retention, and smarter workforce planning.  
Aug 28
25 min
Quality of Hire and Employer Branding in the Age of Social Media and AI
In this episode of #WorkTrends, we will walk through how younger generations and the age of AI are changing the hiring landscape, and explore how we can adapt to protect our teams, brand reputations, and quality of hire. The days of water cooler whispers and "what happens at work stays at work" are over. For today's digital-native workforce, the line between workplace conversations and public social media posts has all but disappeared. One viral moment can reshape an employer's reputation, influence hiring, and impact customer trust. In this episode, we explore how organizations can stay ahead of these risks while protecting both their people and their brand.
Jul 24
25 min
Mastering Skills-Based HR Practices: From Buzzword to Game-Changer - Replay
This is an encore podcast presentation of WorkTrends previously aired on September 20th, 2024. In this episode, we explore research from SAP SuccessFactors on mastering skills-based HR practices, how skills are defined, tracked, and used, and how technology helps organizations gather skills data and intel. A must-listen for anyone in people management. The most surprising finding: the scale of change management required, as recruiters, hiring managers, and senior leaders all have to adapt how they work and make decisions in a skills-based model.  
Jul 17
20 min
How People Analytics Help Solve HR and Talent Management Challenges
This is an encore podcast presentation of WorkTrends previously aired on December 5th, 2025. Your people data is telling you something. Are you listening? In this #WorkTrends episode, we dig into how people analytics is reshaping HR and talent management — from turning raw workforce data into strategic insights, to using AI agents to make faster, smarter people decisions. Whether you're focused on engagement, retention, or performance, this conversation will change how you think about the numbers behind your team.
Jun 19
21 min
From Point Solutions to Platforms: How AI is Rewriting HR Tech
In this episode of #WorkTrends, we sit down with a longtime HR tech leader to unpack the shift from point solutions to AI-driven platforms. We cover what's actually changing, why AI depends on connected, end-to-end data, and what HR leaders should be rethinking in their tech stacks. We also look ahead, platform vs. best-in-class, and how this shift is changing the way HR teams operate and make decisions every day.  
May 15
18 min
AI, Transparency & Fairness: How to Close the Gap Between HR Teams and Job Seekers
This is an encore podcast presentation of WorkTrends previously aired on November 14th, 2025. Whether you're a recruiter, a job seeker, or somewhere in between, AI is reshaping your experience of the hiring process. In this episode, we break down what the Alignment Advantage Report reveals about how both sides of the table are adapting, and share actionable strategies for building a process grounded in fairness, clarity, and genuine human connection.
Apr 17
23 min
Drugs, Guns & OnlyFans: Why You Should Monitor Online Misconduct
In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore the ever-evolving landscape of online misconduct. Whether you're responsible for applicant screening or overseeing employee conduct, this conversation is essential listening before your organization faces reputational risk or legal consequences.
Feb 27
24 min
AI's Role in Transforming Performance into Personalized Development
In this episode of #WorkTrends, we discuss how AI is transforming performance management from a once-a-year evaluation into an ongoing, personalized development experience. Join us to learn how AI-powered insights are helping leaders create more human, data-informed, and future-ready performance conversations.
Jan 23
22 min
Exploring Global Employment Trends
This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on September 9th, 2025. Join us on #WorkTrends as we analyze global workforce developments through data from Global Partners' comprehensive research. The World at Work Report reveals important trends shaping today's economic environment, cross-border talent acquisition, and how AI is transforming work as we know it. Required listening for HR leaders, recruiters, and business professionals focused on talent strategy.
Jan 15
19 min
How People Analytics Help Solve HR and Talent Management Challenges
In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore how people analytics is transforming the world of HR and talent management. From turning workforce data into strategic insights to leveraging AI agents for smarter decisions, we'll unpack how leaders can use analytics to boost engagement, retention, and performance. Join us to explore how this new generation of people-focused intelligence is reshaping the future of work.
Dec 5, 2025
22 min
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