The barrier to building internal HR tools has collapsed. Kyle & Co analyst Jake unpacks what that means for vendors, practitioners, and the future of the HR tech market.
The Build vs. Buy Debate in HR Just Changed Read More »
I didn’t leave these conferences with a hot take about which vendor is about to blow up. What I left with was people, real conversations, and a clearer picture of what it looks like when leaders show their work so the whole industry gets smarter.
What Transform + Unleash Got Right This Season – & A Note to My Vendor Friends Read More »
AI isn’t just changing what HR does. It’s changing what HR is for. Kyle Lagunas joins Is This Still A Good Time? to talk operating models, candidate experience, and quality at scale in 2026.
AI Isn’t Just Changing What We Do. It’s Changing What We’re For. Read More »
Being AI-ready isn’t about the tools you’ve purchased. Kyle Lagunas breaks down the three dimensions of AI momentum — posture, capability, and investment — and why most teams have gaps in at least two of them.
That’s the AI Readiness Formula Nobody’s Talking About. Read More »
Everyone’s looking at the spreadsheet. Nobody’s looking at the humans in the middle. AI has handed HR the single greatest opportunity to redefine the function — but only if leaders are willing to play offense before the CFO asks for cuts.
The AI Layoff Wave is a Trap. And Why This is HR’s Hero Moment Read More »
Kyle Lagunas joins Matt Alder on Recruiting Future to unpack why talent teams must shift from risk avoidance to risk readiness — and what defensible AI in TA actually looks like in practice.
From Risk Avoidance to Risk Readiness: What AI Is Really Demanding of Talent Leaders Read More »
The AI interviewer category is moving faster than shared understanding. This post introduces the Category Compass and explains why orientation matters more than rankings in fast-emerging HR tech.
Introducing the Category Compass: Making Sense of Fast-Moving HR Tech Categories Read More »
Most TA teams now have access to AI. That’s not the differentiator. The real divide is between teams designing work around outcomes and those trying to optimize yesterday’s workflows with new technology.
How High-Performing TA Teams Redesign Work With AI (And Why Most Don’t) Read More »
Every January, HR and talent leaders are inundated with predictions about what’s coming next. New year, new buzzwords, same promises.
2026 Trends Shaping HR Read More »
When we kicked off the AI Momentum Model study with SmartRecruiters, I had a quiet fear in the back of
