Jill Barth

United States

HR Tech Editor at Human Resource Executive

Jill Barth. HR Tech Editor @hrexecmag

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Transforming HR in a downsizing world. Plus updates from Confirm, Appcast and more

6 days ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

Will the modern workplace experience a lasting shift as tech companies and other orgs increasingly downsize, choosing AI over human hiring? Pavel Shynkarenko, founder of HR platform Mellow and a 20-year veteran in financial and HR technologies, says the world is entering a new wave of workforce transformation. “Shopify and Duolingo are just the beginning—more major tech companies are now openly stating that hiring will only happen when AI cannot handle the task,” warns Shynkarenko.
Discover the power players: 2025's Top 100 HR Tech Influencers

1 week ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

The HR function is no longer an organizational support system—it’s a strategic engine powered by data, driven by empathy and amplified by technology. As work continues to evolve, a cadre of leaders is emerging at the intersection of people and innovation. They are redefining what it means to support the workforce—not just with policies, but with purpose, platforms and predictive insight. These are the HR Tech Influencers. Click here to meet the Top 100 now.
Ethics, burnout and vendor trust: An honest conversation about AI in HR

1 week ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

The future of HR isn’t about adopting AI for its own sakeâinstead, thoughtful integration requires a wide lens that considers all stakeholders. This was the topic of conversation at Bentley University near Boston, as the 2025 Global AI Summit brought together HR, healthcare and tech professionals for a timely conversation about artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Payroll's big technology shift: From 'printing checks' to strategic force

2 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

Last year, industry analyst Pete Tiliakos predicted payroll would experience a “golden age” in 2025. Already, there’s mounting evidence that this is becoming a reality. Once relegated to the back office as a purely administrative function, payroll is emerging as a strategic force within organizations, powered by new technologies and broader recognition of its critical importance. According to Tiliakos, several forces have converged to elevate payroll’s role.
How HR can use quality of hire as a key performance indicator

2 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

As organizations navigate economic pressures and shifting workforce dynamics, the importance of making every hire count has never been greater. This drives a significant shift from traditional recruiting metrics like time-to-fill and cost-per-hire toward a more strategic focus on long-term business impact. Quality of hire has become the North Star metric for forward-thinking talent acquisition leaders.
AI agent implementation has stalled. Can HR propel it forward?

2 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

A new report from KPMG reveals a trend in AI agent implementation that HR leaders should pay attention to: While organizations are moving briskly from experimentation to piloting AI agents, full deployment has stalled. AI agents are expected to become a core part of every enterprise technology system in the near future.
From AI assistant to 'sophisticated reasoning agent': 3 new features in Galileo

2 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

I spoke with HR Tech keynote speaker Josh Bersin last week about the Mercury release, which he says transforms The Josh Bersin Co.’s AI agent Galileo “from an AI assistant into a sophisticated reasoning agent for HR professionals.”According to Bersin, Galileo now functions as a consultant that can analyze company documents, benchmark against best practices, provide transformation roadmaps, identify vendor solutions, redefine roles and build compelling ROI models.
Developing emerging talent? How this program earned 92% retention success

2 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

At a time when only a third of organizations offer formal internal mobility programsâand just one in five employees feel confident making internal moves, according to LinkedIn Learningâone people leader has embraced an innovative approach to developing early-career talent. Certinia, a Salesforce-native cloud solution with 850 employees in seven countries, launched its Emerging Talent Advisory Board (ETAB) program in 2024.
The changing CHRO role: leading 'organizational evolution' in the age of AI

3 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

In times of disruption, unpredictability and technological transformation, traditional operating models are becoming obsolete, says Kent McMillan, managing director of organization strategy at Accenture UK. His firm discovered that 97% of executives believe generative AI will transform both their company and industry, and 93% say their investments in generative AI are delivering better results than other strategic initiatives.
The AI effect. Is it enhancing or eroding critical thinking skills?

3 weeks ago | hrexecutive.com | Jill Barth

LinkedInâs recent Skills on the Rise report highlights a growing demand for skills such as adaptability, communication and critical thinkingâwith AI literacy topping the list. However, as AI tools become more integrated into the workplace, some experts worry that these technologies may hinder critical thinking. Earlier this year, Microsoft researchers surveyed 319 knowledge workers who use gen AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot weekly to understand how these tools affect critical thinking.